Selesina took Hisui and Toi to the mansion in the Royal capital.
Her extremely worried father came to welcome her as he questioned her thoroughly.
When Selesina told him that she had hired Hisui as an apprentice, he was suspicious but soon agreed since Selesina wanted it.
Her father â Bethel relaxed a little as he watched Selesina.
âSince itâs so rare for Sele to ask for anything, Iâm really happy.â
âFatherâŠ.â
When Selesina recovered the memories of her past life at the ceremony at the age of 6, she became more mature and didnât make any selfish requests. Bethel thought that it was because she didnât receive any blessings but that made him lonely.
When she finally asked for something, it was for a boy the same age as her so he was a little hesitant but he wanted to respond to his adorable daughterâs request.
âI would like Hisui to change his clothes so weâll do the introductions in a little bit.â
âIs that so. However, even though you are engaged at the momentâŠâŠ.youâll soon be Prince Soratekâs bride. Regardless of taking Anna as your maid, you wonât be able to take him as your butler.â
He followed up by saying that he can continue working at the mansion.
ââŠâŠâŠ..I see.â
âWhat is it? Donât you want to become the queen?â
âItâs not thatâŠâŠâ
Selesina couldnât say that her engagement was to be broken soon as that may create a disturbance before the actual event.
ââŠâŠ..But since I donât have any blessings, I may not be suitable for Lord Soratek. Thatâs what Iâve always been thinking.â
âSeleâŠâŠ.â
Selesina laughed sadly because he couldnât deny it as she ate the macaron.
She made an ecstatic expression as it was delicious.
There was a knock on the door.
When she gave permission to enter, Hisui and Toi came in.
Hisui wore clothes that were appropriate for the apprentice butler and Toi wore an adorable ribbon around his neck.
âWell, it suits you. And Toi you look really adorable !â
She glomped onto Toi who came rushing at her and happily licked her cheek.
Watching the scene, Bethel welcomed the two with a smile.
At the same time, he thought that he would have brought an animal to the mansion earlier if he knew that Selesina would be so happy.
Selesina went over to Hisui and was surprised.
With his amber hair neatly set, he looked ready to work as a butler. Maybe he could become her right-hand man when he grew up.
âFather, this is Hisui. He hasnât learned etiquette but he is a good person.â
âIâm Hisui, nice to meet you.â
âHmmâŠ..please take care od Selesina. Hisui, I heard that youâre a boy from town, you seem to be level headed.â
Her father said while nodding.
âHisui, what blessings do you have? As your master, I must know.â
âI must tell you about my blessings?âŠâŠ..I mean is it compulsory?â
âThatâs right. Since Iâm the employer, itâs obvious. What will you be good at, what potential you have â I can only decide once I know your blessings.â
For example, a person with the blessings of the spirit of fire Salamander would even be suitable to become a chef. Whereas a person who is blessed by the wind spirit Sylph often improves their motor skills and aims to become a knight.
Often people donât like to talk about their blessings but itâs important to know as an employer.
Since he seemed like he didnât want to say it, Selesina walked in front of him and told him that itâs alright as she looked to her father.
âFather, Iâll be Hisuiâs employer so please allow him to avoid reporting his blessings to you.â
âWhatâŠâŠ? Sele, you want to directly employ Hisui?â
âYes.â
His eyes flew open as he was surprised to know that she wanted to be his direct employer.
She could certainly pay his salary since he gave Selesina pocket money. She didnât spend much after anything and saved most of her money happily.
He placed his had on his chin as he wondered what to do but he said that he was fine with those conditions till Selesina got married.
âWhen you marry prince Soratek, Hisui can work for me since you can only take Anna with you.â
âUnderstood. At that time letâs discuss it again.â
âYes.â
âLord Soratek will break the engagement so itâs not a problem.â
âBy the way, Sele.â
âYes?â
ââŠâŠHave you heard the rumors?â
âRumors? What is it about?â
She knew that nothing big was supposed to happen around this time. At the start of the game, the only thing that happens is the entry of the heroine but Selesina doesnât have any direct contact with the heroine.
Since she didnât remember it, she shook her head as her father responded with a sigh and an âis that soâ.
He was wondering whether he should tell Selesina since it was a difficult thing to say. He inclined his head.Â
But at Selesinaâs request to tell her honestly, he decided to tell her while clearly mentioning that it was just a rumor.
âThe rumor is that Prince Soratek is with another woman. I obviously didnât believe it and I also confirmed it with the prince.â
âAh, thatâs the heroine.â
No, wait, more importantly.
âConfirmed it !?â
Shocked by her fatherâs ability to take action, she urged him to continue.
It would have been fine to inform him that he would like to break the engagement.
Why would he purposely try to continue it? He had to give troublesome answers.
âBut Lord Soratek is kind.â
It would be difficult for him to tell Selesina that he found a girl that he wishes to marry. She informed her father that she wasnât bothered by it.
âItâs fine if youâre not anxious but if something happens then tell me immediately.â
âUnderstood. Thank you, father.â
While going to Selesinaâs room, she showed the mansion to Hisui. He looked around while letting out noises like âohhhâ. This was a fresh reaction from Hisui.
âThe butler will show you to your room later Hisui. Youâll be training under Hanley as an apprentice butler for me.â
âUnderstood.â
Although he wasnât good with words he responded immediately. She thought that she wanted to quickly see a Hisui that was trained in etiquette.
âHisui, since Iâm your employer, please add âLadyâ to my name. It might be a little stiff though but still.â
âHn, understood. Lady Sele.â
ââŠâŠ.Thank you.â
âDid he say that because father called me Sele?â
Anyway, that wasnât an issue. If it was then Hanley would let him know. Besides, she would prefer a butler that wasnât too stiff.
After reaching her room, Selesina gave a key and a silver pocket watch to Hisui.
âThis is the key to my room and thatâs a present for you since you became my apprentice butler.
Please take care of that key since only you and I have it.â
âEhâŠ..? Un, understood. Thank you Lady Sele.â
The only person who has a spare key other than the owner of a room is the butler. For now, Hisui only had a key to Selesinaâs room but it would be good if someday he was entrusted with the responsibility of the entire household of Marquis Rinklat.
âYou can wear the key around your neck and put the watch in your inner pocket.â
âUnderstood.â
Hisui put the two away carefully while looking happy.
She was glad that he was happy as she thought of asking him to start by pouring tea first but she noticed Hisuiâs jade eyes watching her.
He seemed like he wanted to ask her something.
âLady Sele, you donât have any blessings.â
âYes, thatâs right. I havenât been blessed by the spirits or the Gods.â
ââŠâŠâŠâŠ.â
She sat down as she asked him whether she disliked such a master. Hisui quickly shook his head and muttered that he didnât.
âHisui?â
Looking a little worried, Hisui approached her. He took her hand and looked at her.
As his jade eyes drew near, they locked eyes and Selesinaâs heartbeat quickened.
Hisui pressed onto her right hand and slowly touched her cheek. Selesina was panicking inside wondering what he was planning to do. Then she relaxed.
âHisui is looking at my left eye?â
Why? She wanted to ask as she took in a breath and opened her mouth.
âHey, Lady Sele, isnât that in your left eyeâŠâŠ.â
ââŠâŠâŠâŠ!â
At that moment Selesina subconsciously squeezed her eyes shut and the door flew open.
âLord Soratek, this is Hisui, my apprentice butler.â
âIâm Hisui.â
Selesina quickly introduced him and Hisui confirmed his identity.
However, it wasnât easy to convince Soratek.
âApprentice butler? Youâll soon be my bride so thatâs useless.â
âIt is, till that time. Hisui helped me out when I got into trouble in town.â
âAs I was saying, I cannot forgive what I just saw. Hisui, depending on your answer Iâll decide whether to let you off.â
âLord Soratek!â
Ignoring Selesinaâs plea, Soratek continued to hold Hisui. He was certainly furious since he- who was blessed by the war god had his hand on the hilt of his sword.Â
Seeing his anger, Selesina was scared.
âHe doesnât even like me so why is he angry?â
She decided that it was male pride and she moved to protect Hisui. However, Hisui stopped her.
âHisui?â
âIt wasnât anything special. Itâs just thatâŠâ
âJust thatâŠâŠ.what is it?â
Hisui opened his mouth but paused again.
He looked towards Selesina from Soratek and said, âItâs beautiful.â