The Abandoned Baroness is one of the Black Knight’s favorites

For a few days afterwards, Sofia was thinking about Gilbert's proposal. Living in the Marquis of Forster all the time - it was actually a very sweet and faithful choice for Sofia. Sometimes you get hurt unreasonably if you go out. There are crimes and wars. I learned about that reality by engaging with Gilbert.

Sofia polishes the lamp carefully while staring at her distorted appearance in the glass. The Marquises call it the old tool, the antique tuning.

"... I can't even make tea by myself."

Sofia exhaled alone in Gilbert's empty office. Since the first night, Gilbert has boiled the pot at the end of the meal, even though Sofia didn't say anything. In the sense of doing nothing and closing it, nothing has changed since we were at Baron Rainish's residence. The place just turned into the Marquis of Forster.

Circling thoughts come back to the night club. Night clubs celebrating the New Year are one of the greatest in the country. When the nobles dressed in gorgeous evening party clothes and fell in love with the dance ─ ─ The evening party that was depicted in the picture book was used as a place to explore the abdomen and rush around in the novel for adults. Perhaps that's both true. I have a longing for the world of picture books, but I can't imagine myself standing there alone as an adult. I was worried that Gilbert would be in trouble, including meeting with the Barons of Lannish.

"─ ─ Sofia, I'm going to lunch!

Carina came out of the door, polishing the furniture by putting the lamp back on the desk. He was obsessed with thinking and missed the daytime bell. Sofia nodded and grabbed a rag and left the office.

No one uses a backyard that is already completely winter. Sofia and Carina followed the example and spread lunch to the table in the servant's hall.

"Carina, thank you for calling."

Carina looked at Sofia a little worried when she lowered her eyebrows.

"It's fine, but I'm worried about Sofia because she's been feeling nervous lately. Something wrong?

"Speaking of which, there was..."

My friend's point is correct. However, I was hesitant to put my current worries into my mouth. Of course, the lack of magic, including the invitation to the evening party, is too heavy for lunch. I didn't think it was right to consult and rely on Carina's kindness as it is.

"What, you can't tell me? I'm not saying it's impossible, are you okay?

Carina said in a slightly recalcitrant tone. Gilbert and Carina are happy and sorry to hear that you care so much about Sofia.

"─ ─ Well, I didn't think I could do anything anymore."

Chew with your sandwich in your mouth while deceiving yourself with vague words. The smell of fragrant bacon and eggs spread and I felt a little energized. The soup is based on consomme and contains braised beans. It seems that the flavor differs from day to day because the cooks make it in shifts. They are committed to their work with courtesy.

"Well, I was scolded by the maid maid the other day for being polite about my job."

"... Carina, what have you done?

Probably, Carina laughed that it was too late.

"Well, I made a mistake putting tea on the staff meeting ─ ─"

At the board meeting of Marquise servants such as butler heads, maids, and chefs, the tea leaves were mistakenly stewed out, and the tea was very bitter.

"That's..."

Sofia said nothing. Carina's main job is to be a parlor-made visitor. With few families and few visitors, the Marquis of Forster is just doing other chores. I lowered my gaze unexpectedly because I would definitely be scolded for what I did.

Well, after that, I split it it with hot water and put it out again.

"Eh! ─ ─ Isn't that going to piss you off even more?

"That's something I don't really know. At that time, I failed and was depressed, but it was kind of funny because nobody noticed."

Carina, who laughs brightly, says it's okay because she's not mistaken anymore and eats the sandwich. It had nothing to do with Sofia's troubles, but the attitude was interesting and made her laugh.

Fufu, yeah.

"So, I don't know what Sofia did, but cheer up! If it grows better than yesterday... maybe"

It's adorable to have a slightly unconfident expression. Sofia realized that Carina had encouraged her. You're always so sweet to Carina, you're so tight.

"─ ─ Thanks, Carina. I'll think about it better. And the future."

I was desperate to be on Gilbert's side, desperate to be strong, and I didn't think about what to do. You can say you didn't know. What will you gain from being protected while being ignorant and ignorant? Sofia sighed small with her soup.

"Tell me if there's anything I can do. If I can, I can help."

Carina slapped herself in the chest with her gripped hand. Sofia nods to it and decides to think again with her lightened mind and open vision.

"Yeah... I'm sorry I always depend on you."

"Yeah, it's fine. Sofia's smiling face is something I like a lot."

Put the finished meal in a cage and return it from the prep room to the kitchen. After breaking up with Carina, who waved her hand, Sofia returned to work in the office.