[Mother, I have told you that greeting us is unnecessary!]
When Roxy introduced me, I bowed down.
[Wait, mother! He is my servant, you know!]
I was forcibly taken into a luxurious guest room. They made me sit on the seat of a small table near the window. And finally I was released from the restraint of the maids.
[Fate-san, do you like Roxy?]
Oh, I see… I was surprised. I thought it was a different meaning. A commoner and a Holy Knight, their status were too different. Even if I hoped it was possible, I knew it would never happen.
[I really like Roxy-sama. If it’s permitted, I want to serve at her side until this life exhausted]
Roxy who was drinking the tea, after listening my answer, she started choking intensely. And for a moment, I saw her face redden.
[I’m going to take rest in my room. I’ll see you later]
[It seems that the tiredness from the trip to come here has appeared, there must be very busy tasks in the Royal Capital too. If she takes a good rest, she will return to the usual Roxy, so rest assured]
I was left behind by sudden Roxy’s exit. However, Aisha was a good person to talk to, she told me about the improvement from the new breed of grapes in the territory and about Roxy’s early childhood stories.
Aisha was moved to tears a little. As I thought, the death of the former family head became a great scar for the Heart Family, it was likely still not recovered by now. At least, I felt that way.
The tea party which had become quiet came to an end. Aisha who had bad physical condition, was told by the maids who were standing at the corner of the room that it was about time for her to rest.
By the way, tomorrow, I planned to harvest grapes with Roxy and the territory people. I had never harvested grapes before, so I don’t know the procedure yet. If I failed to do it correctly, it would be bad, as I could embarrass my Lord as Roxy’s servant.
I might as well practice it here now. After I prepared myself, I called the people who were picking-up the grapes.
[Hello, I am Fate Graphite, I am newly servant at Heart Family’s house, would you please teached me the method to harvest grapes?]
[Oooh, do you want to help!? I’m very glad. As expected from the servant of Heart Family]
She noticed my gaze, and expressionlessly stopped on my side.
[Hey, you]
[Hey, do you hear me?]
She interrupted my thought. Contrary with her docile looks, she seemed like a selfish person.
No matter what I asked, I was being ignored. It was a one-way conversation.
Roxy inclined her neck and she looked surprised to see the girl that I met earlier.
The Gaul continent was the location where the monsters were running rampant until now.
We watched the Gaul girl for awhile. After she disappeared, Roxy smiled while saying [It’s really mysterious, right?].
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