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"Still, it feels like the Marquis. I can't believe this is so hard...!

Carina folds the tart into a bite size. With the momentum of resentment, I stabbed the tip.

Carina has been busy lately with Sophia's help. Not only that, but the Territory's servants are also coming to help organize the party, and Hans-led preparations are underway. Some guests are staying in this townhouse, so it looks like you're on the move.

The servants now work beyond the boundaries of their usual work, and Carina was given the job without leaking an example. Because it was Sofia who knew that, I wanted Carina to move freely without worrying about it.

"Does Carina now go to education with the maid chief? If you're busy, take a break from me."

The servants of this Forster Marquis are many of the best. Just because you said you wanted to work isn't an easy place to work. It seems that even junior employees will be thoroughly investigated during the interview. Naturally, the education is very polite and demanding.

But there was only one drawback.

Ever since Elvin, the ancestral Marquis, ceded the throne to Gilbert, there has been no night party at the Mansion of the King's Landing. Elvin and Christina's birthday party is also held at the Manor House, and few Townhouse servants have ever had a party.

Moreover, the townhouse did not have a woman's family until Sofia came to marry her. All the maids with Christina have gone to the Manor House with the Lord. The only one left is the maid. In other words, there is an overwhelming shortage of maids to accompany guests staying at the Marquis de Forster.

Hans chose some of his former servants who were well-mannered - because of the historic Marquis townhouse, there were many daughters of wealthy civilians and daughters of lower nobility - to educate them as maids without any problems. And the education is tasked by experienced maid chief and Sophia's maid Carina.

"What are you talking about? My job is mostly about Sofia. That's why I'm fine. Sofia, count on me more!

Carina clapped her chest with her right hand. Sofia laughed unintentionally at the gesture of sticking her chin out.

I am happy with Carina's attitude towards being a maid and treating her as a friend as she was when she was a colleague.

Fufu, thank you.

Refill each empty cup with tea, and Carina arms herself.

"Nevertheless, I was surprised. The Folsters were so big. I thought there weren't so many families on my own, because the only children between the eldest and the oldest were Milord."

"If they name the territory, they won't know."

Of Forster's estates, two are to stay in this mansion: Countess Gerry and Count Ruglan.

The Vladimir Jeré's family was his son-in-law and a daughter of his predecessor. The Counts of Lugran were coordinating their companions with the female leader. I don't know much about Count Gere, but Count Ruglan seems to be ruling a territory with vineyards with Bianca. The others are planning to stay in their respective townhouses.

"... there will be customers in this mansion, so I have to be careful."

"'Ma'am' isn't so bad...."

Carina put a large cut tart on her cheek. Sofia smiled bitterly and drank a cup of tea.

"Mr Gilbert says it's okay. After all, I'm a little worried..."

"Really? I'm sure Milord will do whatever he wants. I mean, Sofia's pretty solid, so it's okay. Besides, I hate to say this, but at least Forster's branch can't complain to the main house."

That's what Christina said before.

"That's... that's right, I guess."

Still, I want to be recognized in Sofia. Gilbert doesn't just admit Sofia. As Gilbert's wife, I would like to be recognized by the family as the mistress of the Marquis of Forster.

It was a strong wish for Sofia, who was not recognized as a family by Baron Rainish.

"Besides, no one will complain in a happy place like a reception. That's why I'm so worried. It's a big party, but don't let me sleep too much."

After that, the reception was also refrained. It's going to be a relatively large operation in a noble mansion, with more than 200 people planned. Of course, I needed to be prepared to stand in front of that many people, but the mountain of invitations sent to the edge of the room is more important for Sofia now.

Gilbert is definitely busier than Sofia. Then I wanted to support Gilbert with the power I could hold. Even if it can only stack small things.

"Uh-huh. Thank you. Be careful."

That said, I'm not likely to be able to relax for a while. If only I could have a happy dream ─ ─ that's just a wish.

Sofia nodded at Carina's words and ate the last bite of the tart.