The Evil Queen’s Beautiful Principles

Three weeks have passed since Alicia came.

Thanks to Alicia's hard work, the cleaning is finished and it is much easier to live.

It's a little crooked, but the shelves were well finished.

Alicia, make me some tea.

"Yes, yes!

After a while, Alicia, who brought a set of tea tools, brewed tea with little clumsiness.

"Please, it's Bel-Anne."

"Alicia... unfortunately, it's a shame. This tea leaf is Dimble."

"Eh? Wow... sorry"

I see. How come you have a good memory?

"Honestly... I'm not interested in what kind of tea it is. Tea is tea, all of which are the same, right? When I lived outside, I couldn't gracefully make tea."

Well, I suppose so.

She said before that she needed money to live.

In that state, I can't afford to say where or where I want tea.

... but...

You've come to serve me, so I need you to remember.

"Cora"

I poked her lightly.

"I'm sorry."

Good.... from now on, I'll teach you the world of tea. The taste of tea is completely different. For example... yes. Alicia, get all three cans on the second level of the shelf. "

"Yes, yes."

She takes the tea leaves out of the cans she was given and pours the tea into the cups one by one.

"For example, this is Dimble. And this is what you said about Belle Anne. How about a drink?

The colour is almost the same, so it is difficult to judge this tea by its appearance.

But the smell is quite different when you get closer to your face.

"Hmm... sure, if you ask me, maybe it's completely different? That's right. Is Bel-Anne better off with the clams?

"That's what it is. Now, try this. It's Wilson."

"Ugh! Not at all! What a gentle taste!!

"Isn't it? Hora, tea is deep. Besides, it's so different, don't you think it's natural for some people to have preferences?

"That's... well, sure."

"So if you're on my side, remember the tea."

Nicholas laughed, and she was pulling her face.

... why is that expression even though you weren't afraid to talk about my magic?

"Master Luxeria, there is too much to study. I don't get that much in my head."

"Oh, it's okay. It's okay. You have a great memory. Please demonstrate your talent to the fullest.... hurry up and learn your language first, right? I want you to go out with me."

"Hee, hee!

When I caught her trying to escape, I started studying.

Now that I'm not a tutor, it's better than studying for myself.

Fortunately, textbooks, materials, and study tools are delivered on regular flights from the Royal Palace.

Occasionally, I was asked to check my progress, and when I returned it to the Royal Palace, I was graded and returned to me again.

... what, I thought it was like communication education from the beginning.

"Uhhh, my head is heavy and I feel a tingling sensation!"

At the end of her studies, Alicia was in a state of frustration.

What she studied was language.

First reading and writing, then the correct pronunciation used in the royal palace.

"Are you okay? Something wrong?

No, uh... Simply by teaching you all sorts of things, your head is getting heavy. "

"Yes, that would be great."

"... but, Luceria... If I study with you, isn't it inefficient? After all, Luxeria and I are studying something completely different."

Stray stone, you're a very careful kid.

"Indeed, efficiency alone is the faster way to study.... but this isn't about efficiency."

……

"Because I work here, I want you to wear everything you can wear. Knowledge, experience... Knowledge in particular may be needed, even if it is not needed now. For example, when you grow up and take up another position. When you remember, you may feel a burden, but you don't feel the weight of keeping it going. So I shouldn't have missed it if I had a chance to be taught, and I don't want you to miss it."

"... Master Luxeria is kind."

"What? Eh, why are you talking about that now?

"Nothing... because normally, like me... no one really wants to teach a civilian child how to study. And Master himself!

"That's why your husband said to stop. And then, well... you're the first person I've ever met."

"What is it?

"You heard my magic and didn't run away, did you? I've never seen such a person before."

"But that's...."

"... even if you have a reason to live, it's hard to stay where you might be in danger."

"... is that so?

"That's right. That's why I wanted to give you something commensurate with your readiness."

I'm not lying.

... I didn't say that, but it's not true.

I'm teaching her to study for the future.

The more knowledge you have when you leave this tower, the better.

This is the truth.

But the bottom line is that I don't think of her as just a maid.

She was my first friend and sister in the world.

That's why I want her to get something.

... I can't tell you because I'm so embarrassed.

"... thank you."

She smiled as if she were illuminated.

"Besides, you don't have to thank me.... well, Alicia. I'm sorry I'm tired, but could you go get some food? I've used a lot of my head, so I'm sure it'll taste good.

"... yes!

And we had a delicious dinner together.