CH 56

After that, the Young Master took lessons from a total of three teachers this week.

Count Clant for the successor class.

Mrs Silviet for the etiquette.

Sir Azerton for education.

They are the best people. Even Mrs Sylviet was the Prince’s teacher of etiquette. I wasn’t sure if it was a good idea to leave the succession class to Count Clant, but after peeking into his class, I had no choice but to agree.

He, too, as expected, was the most outstanding person.

So the Duke must have thought it would be better for the Count to teach him the basics.

‘That way he’ll save his time— there has been no change in the Duke’s affection.’

I, too, was relieved by Mrs Sylviet and Sir Azerton’s sincere treatment of the Young Master.

So I decided to take my time for the first time too.

“Why are you going there with a carriage like this—”

The Young Master looked restlessly at the carriage I was in.

Some people might misunderstand that there is a problem with the wheel or somewhere else, but—this is a very ordinary carriage.

A carriage used by the servants.

But even if it were a carriage used by servants, it would be different if those servants worked for Denkart. Honestly, in terms of size and parts, it was comparable to the carriage in our merchant. Rather, it was luxurious.

So, that means there is no problem.

Even so, the Young Master looked at the carriage with a very dissatisfied look.

Well, he’s the Young Master who has always ridden in the top-class four-wheelers carriage—however, I’m just a commoner and a servant, right? So he can’t apply the same standard to me.

I even waved my hand at the Young Master, who told me he would prepare another carriage.

“Because this is enough for me—”

…Please stop and go in now.

I swallowed my words and looked around.

Even gardeners who passed by and gatekeepers at the main gate who had been there for a while were surprised to see this.

“Hurry up and go in. I hope you have a good class today.”

Wayne, who was a few steps away, seemed to agree with what I was saying. However, there was no sign of happiness, even though he was the one serving the Young master today instead of me.

Recently, as if he decided to reform his personality, he tried to keep a certain distance from me without bothering me.

“…Okay.”

When the Young Master saw my serious look, he nodded as if he had no choice. Then Rimson Hyung pushed the wheelchair back. I got into the carriage and hurriedly opened the window to say my last goodbye to the Young Master.

However, the hair was all over the place when the carriage departed. Now that it was down to the neck, it was a mess. Even while arranging them with two hands, the carriage moved a long way.

Then I stuck my head out the window. There was the Young Master, who looked small from a distance. He didn’t move, just like when I looked at him before getting into the carriage.

It was as if he was waiting impatiently for me to come.

‘…I told you to go in.’

Even though the Young Master might not have been able to see it, I stuck my arm out the window and waved my hand.

“I’ll be back!”

Then the servant who was in the carriage with me told me to stop because it was dangerous.

“Hehe. I’m sorry.”

I leaned back comfortably on the back, looking around. Then, when I thought about the letter in my pocket, I let out a small sigh.

‘…I ended up sending letters to my family too late.’

I’ve seen opportunities in the meantime, but I haven’t been able to send it as quickly as I thought I would. Besides, I can’t ask someone to do it because there’s a chance other servants will open and read it or leave traces, so I have to go there myself.

Fortunately, I was able to pass the time quickly today. I used the tour of the capital as an excuse to see if there were any traces left.

‘Mom and dad must be really worried… Are they doing well?’

My eyes got red when I thought of my parents, so I bowed my head. Then, to get over my sadness, I thought about the Young Master who would participate in a new class.

But I didn’t worry too much.

Aside from the fact that he was the next successor, the Young master’s attitude was great recently.

Because he works hard on everything the teacher teaches him, the result is also great.

So now I’m sure that he can do anything on his own without my help.

‘It’s a pity that I can’t attend Duke Azerton’s class today…but it can’t be helped.’

Not long after, my carriage entered a new town in the center of the capital and soon stopped.

I sent the letter as soon as I found the signpost for the guild that was in charge of mail delivery.

Because I had more time than I thought, I could look around.

‘Then… Shall I take a look?’

In fact, I have been very interested in the capital. No matter how much my hometown has grown as a business district, it will still be different from the capital. Since the large market had many of the things I was interested in, after making up my mind, I headed in that direction.

In the large market, items were mostly arranged and sold on the floor rather than the display.

‘Hmm… not everything is good just because it’s the capital.’

There were a lot of delicate fake goods that the merchant, with a loud voice, was selling. When I saw it, I slowly remembered something that had been bothering me for a long time.

‘At that time—why did the Emperor give Denkart a fake item?’

Giving an imitation that wasn’t even real was an insult that would never happen again. But even though they knew this, why did the Duke’s predecessors still swear loyalty to the Imperial family?

Even that arrogant Duke.

‘…Is there any setting I’ve missed?’

Otherwise, I thought that the setting, which wasn’t revealed separately, might have affected it. Because no matter how novel it is, not all the settings are revealed in the original story.

‘…Before I leave, I’ll have to look into that, too.’

I didn’t know the details of the behind story, so I was a little worried. So I wanted to solve the problem in return for the Young Master and leave.

Other than that, there was no problem. After sending a letter, I walked around the large market until it was time to get back on the carriage.

The day went just as planned.

I mean, until someone calls my real name.

“…Lobelia?”

* * *

Edric had a disappointed expression on his face in the room where the teaching was taking place. Nevertheless, he worked harder to be more involved in his work with Lobel by his side. Especially on days like today when Sir Azerton’s class was held.

[Thanks to the Young Master, I am also receiving advanced education. Thank you ]

Lobel, who was excited and always said this, said that he especially liked Duke Agerton’s class.

Well, even Edric didn’t like the politics or the troublesome society that made his head hurt. He’d rather be in Sir Azerton’s class. In addition, when he was more aware than ever that Lobel was listening behind him, he could focus better than he was at first.

After the class, Lobel also reviewed the class materials as if he were competing—.

‘…We can go to the capital together later.’

Edric put a regretful expression on his face as he closed the thick book he had been studying for.

When Manelano came and offered to give him a tour of the capital, he knew he wanted to go. He felt anxious if there was something Lobel really wanted to see there. So, once Edric was used to the class, he and Lobel were going to go to the center of the capital. However, before that, Lobel said he would go to the capital first.

They were always together, but this time they were separated for a while.

[Please give me one day of personal time.]

It was the first time he had ever said that, so he couldn’t say no.

He couldn’t go with him because he said he wanted to spend his personal time. So even though he was curious about why he was going to the capital, he didn’t ask him because he believed that someday, Lobel would tell him first.

“…Where did Lobel go?”

Azerton looked at Edric and the two servants with a puzzled look on his face when he walked into the room.

After that, he also did something unexpected. He opened the door and looked out the hallway as if he were looking for Lobel.

Except for Azerton, everyone in the room had their eyes wide open. No matter how exclusive a servant he was, this was too much of an interest. Moreover, Sir Azerton was a quiet person, so he never talked about anything other than his class.

As Wayne approached and delivered the news, Sir Azerton raise his eyebrow. It seemed somehow awkward.

After a moment of thinking, he sat down and turned to face Edric. Then, he waved his hand at the servants who brought thick books.

“The class will be postponed until next time.”

“….?”

“Let’s have a brief conversation today.”

This time, Edric was surprised.

Of the three people who taught him, Azerton was probably the most strict among them.

If the progress wasn’t made by the time he was supposed to, he won’t leave his seat. But, to postpone his class—.

When he felt strange, Azerton suddenly asked.

“What is Young Master’s motivation to learn?”

“…It is to inherit the Duke’s position.”

In the midst of confusion, Edric gave a low answer to the question. Then he continued the question as if he had expected it.

“Is that so? So, what would you like to do first when you become the head family of this Denkart?”

“Nothing.”

He said it honestly because he hadn’t decided. This is because he had a vague plan to inherit the Duke’s position. Even though he got used to noble customs and a life of luxury, he wasn’t really noble to the bone.

Because it wasn’t his goal to be ambitious, to be the head family of Denkart, to enjoy Denkart’s great power, or to show off to someone.

Sir Azerton continued to ask questions as he looked at Edric, who didn’t answer.

“Is there anything Young Master would like to have?”

“…No.”

This time, he was consistent with his sullen attitude, but Azerton didn’t give in and asked again.

“Then, is there anything you don’t want to be taken away?”

Edric didn’t answer.

However, for some reason, Lobel’s face came to mind.