I Became a Tyrant’s Maid - Chapter 63

I can’t even write in my diary, and even if I do, strange red letters just float around as if possessed by a ghost.

This meant that it would be difficult to get help from the diary even if a crisis situation arose.

I originally tried not to use it often, but when I really couldn’t use it, I felt extremely anxious.

“Lunch will be held at 9:30 AM in the Yazar Hall, so I will visit you every day at 8 AM.”

I handed him the schedule I had organized on paper and said.

“I’ve written down the details in the document, so please check it. I’ll review it again when I have time, Your Highness.”

Hearing my words, Calix briefly looked at the document I had prepared, then put it down on a nearby table and asked.

“Did you find out all this by yourself?”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

It was information I had diligently gathered by running around for 4 hours since Calix went to rest.

It was quite difficult, to be honest.

I went to people I had never met before and asked about upcoming special events or schedules, gathering all the information I could.

Someone would probably come and tell us if we just waited, but I thought it would be better to know in advance.

Perhaps because of the rumors that Calix was just a figurehead Crown Prince, there seemed to be a strangely dismissive atmosphere despite him being the Crown Prince of the Empire.

It was annoying. Honestly.

Everyone was misjudging him.

Not knowing how strong Calix would become later.

So I had to work hard, at least.

To not be disrespected.

Even though I thought it might be pointless since he was a character in a book, destined to become stronger than anyone else, I just wanted to do it.

Calix’s expression became peculiar.

“I only refused a personal maid, other servants have been assigned, so you can ask them to do it.”

I sighed briefly at Calix’s words and replied.

“No, Your Highness. I think it would be more certain if I check again myself, so please don’t worry.”

At my words, his fingers tapped the couch, tap, tap.

It seemed like a habitual action that came out when he had something to worry about or felt anxious.

“After all, it’s a foreign country, and there are many people from other countries, so I think it’s better to prepare more thoroughly.”

“You’re right.”

Calix agreed with my words, nodding his head slowly.

Still with a dissatisfied look on his face.

***

I really felt like I was going to die, literally.

‘No, the festival hasn’t even started yet, why are there so many unofficial events!’

Perhaps because important figures from various countries were visiting, there was no time to rest with group theater viewings, opera viewings, banquets at tourist sites, and so on.

“Ah! Odelen. Your breath tickles my heart!”

Today’s schedule was for the main figures to gather and watch a traditional Desart play.

Lord Ruel and I, who had to follow them around, were barely catching our breath outside the theater.

“Well, you don’t look so good, Lady Rose.”

“Ah, I’m fine, Lord Ruel.”

“……If you keep that face, His Highness will worry.”

I glanced at Ruel.

Ruel was scratching his chin and awkwardly contorting his expression. His eyes were directed at empty space as if embarrassed by the awkward concern.

“I heard you’ve been working hard.”

I looked straight at Ruel with pure admiration.

For him to say such things. I guess I really did work hard!

It was a great improvement.

“It’s a matter of His Highness’s reputation, so of course I should work hard.”

“So, about that,”

Ruel glanced at me and swallowed.

Then he slowly opened his mouth and said.

“I’m sorry for continuously doubting Lady Rose all this time.”

“Oh my.”

I opened my eyes wide and looked at Ruel.

“Suddenly? I remember you apologized for that before, didn’t you?”

Ruel slightly frowned at my words and replied.

“That was an apology for then, and this is an apology for now.”

I didn’t quite understand, but I nodded anyway.

“I’m not sure what you mean, but I gratefully accept your apology, Lord Ruel.”

At my words, Ruel’s eyes widened as if surprised.

I waved my hand dismissively and answered.

“Isn’t it heartless to be too rigid between workplace colleagues?”

“……Colleagues?”

Ruel asked as if he didn’t understand what I was saying.

I sighed briefly and explained.

“As His Highness’s direct servants, aren’t we in the same boat, so to speak? So, aren’t we like colleagues, my lord?”

Ruel blinked at me blankly.

It seemed he still didn’t understand what I meant.

“So, let’s get along well from now on.”

It would be good for me to get along comfortably with Ruel.

Even though he had been unkind before, he hadn’t directly bullied me.

“And I’d prefer if you didn’t call me ‘Lady’. It’s a bit, you know? I’m not by His Highness’s side as a lady.”

“Then, should I call you Miss Rose?”

“You can just call me Rose.”

Ruel’s platinum blonde hair sparkled in the sunlight.

As expected of a second male lead. He’s handsome. It’s a feast for the eyes.

“Then, let’s do that. Rose.”

“Sounds good.”

A good voice resonated, calling Rose’s name.

I smiled at him in response.

Then I turned my head and stared blankly ahead at nothing, stretching.

Maybe because I couldn’t sleep yesterday, I’m so sleepy.

I shouldn’t doze off, but the boring singing leaking from the theater seemed to be lulling me to sleep.

It was even more of an ordeal for me, accustomed to the fast BPM of modern music.

I covered my face with my hands and yawned widely.

Tears welled up, blurring my vision.

It would be truly embarrassing if I fell asleep here.

I forced my eyes open and spoke to Ruel beside me.

“By the way, tomorrow is the start of the festival.”

“If you’re tired, why don’t you rest today?”

I stared at Ruel, bewildered by his unexpected words.

“My lord, I appreciate the sentiment, but that’s a bit too much of an empty gesture……”

“Ah.”

Ruel seemed to finally remember my words about tomorrow being the start of the festival, as he slightly creased his expression.

“Still, I’m proud that His Highness’s reputation seems to be very good among the people.”

I said with a bright smile. How much preparation had I done for this!

The finest perfumes and clothes! Calix, dressed in a uniform that was timeless and universally appealing across countries, yet thoroughly imbued with the Posnian style, was the very image of a perfect monarch.

Moreover, with his physique and looks surpassing others by double, he completely overwhelmed all the royalty gathered in the capital, I tell you!

“Didn’t His Highness find it cumbersome?”

As Ruel asked with a worried expression, I recalled Calix’s attitude every morning.

“How long are you going to keep touching my hair?”

“I, I can dress myself!”

“Why are you giving me these cumbersome accessories!”

I shook my head and shuddered.

“Of course, he did.”

Like an irritable feline human.

But the result was so unbelievably stunning that it didn’t matter.

Is this what they mean by being satisfied just by looking? Haha.

“But because of that, His Highness’s already radiant face shone even more, so I think he was satisfied.”

I laughed softly, boasting about my competence.

“Although I’m not an expert in this field, since His Highness has a striking appearance, I tried to express his nobility with slightly subdued colored cuffs.”

“……Ah.”

“Fortunately, people have discerning eyes. Look over there. Those people are also talking about His Highness’s appearance today.”

I pointed to some attendants from a small kingdom nearby as I spoke.

“I see.”

I turned to look at Ruel sharply. What’s this, why is his reaction so bland?

“By the way, it should be about time for them to come out.”

Ruel said, looking at the sky.

Just then, the sound coming from the theater also seemed to be heading towards its finale.

“Betrayal. This is betrayal! Betrayal against me who loved you!”

“Oh, my lovely and hateful Abraxas. Please let me go!”

It seems to be a drama about love and jealousy. The content seems more provocative than I thought.

It might have been interesting to actually watch.

“If you won’t let me go, I’ll choose to disappear into foam myself!”

“Oh, no, my Anelope, no!”

The play seemed to end with the male singer’s scream-like singing.

Unlike the quiet interior of the theater, the outside was bustling with waiting servants.

“Shall we go?”

Ruel started tidying up. I quickly did some stretches and headed towards the theater door.

But then.

“……!”

“Rose?”

I reflexively touched my waist.

“Ah…… It’s nothing.”

Something in my bag definitely moved.