Fake Cinderella

"You're making a fuss."

"I have no choice. Though it comes with the celebration, it is a renewal of the old system"

After the crowning ceremony, me and Your Highness... again, Your Majesty, moved to the new palace.

The new palace, renovated part of the former rear palace, will be the only area of life for me and Your Highness. From now on, they will demolish the unused parts in order… or renovate them and revamp the rear palace.

In doing so, HR was also renewed.

Particular attention was paid to the rear palace personnel.

"What are we talking about now?

Speaking of the Back House at any given time is a constant rumor.

"Are you talking about HR?

Hold your mouth down with a look like Lilia is crazy and you can't help it.

"You mean Anya?

"Dear Anna Maria, even though she was promoted to the post of Chief of Staff, she is as she was told. That's not enough of a rumor. The problem is, there's another chief woman."

"You mean the Duchess?

"Yes.... what hand did you get? Your Highness."

I need you to tell me for the rest of school. Lilia looks at me with a glittering eye.

"After school and nothing, Her Royal Highness suggested that Elaine feel so guilty."

"Suggestion, is it?

"Yeah. If you feel so guilty, please tell me a lot,"

"... with all due respect, though the Duchess is famous for her boxed"

"But you know something I don't. Then wear Elsevelt's common sense and norms as a princess of the great nobility."

"That's well..."

"So I was wondering if you could do something like a tutor that would tell me about those women's preferences.... Nadir told me that if Nadir were to do so, she could serve as the chief of the queen's house. Of course, since you are the Duchess, you can't live in the Royal Palace, and you don't serve us every day..."

"Well, he's a thankful boss to me"

"Your Royal Highness... Your Majesty asked Lady Elaine to remain Chief of Staff, even if only by name, until Lilia became Chief of Staff."

That's the most convenient thing.

"Assuming you're the Duchess.... I don't think I can resist it."

"Right"

"Besides, Master Elaine will never do anything that's not in line with my intentions."

"Right."

Previously, it is not without examples that the Grand Noble Lady has served. But even though the chief woman, there is no example of a higher ranking than Master Elaine.

"... and I, Lady Elaine, don't hate it. So I hope it turns out a little better."

"... what are you thinking?

"Secrets.... things I don't know what will happen"

Lilia smiled bitterly.

From somewhere, it smells sweet.

"Is it time to cook?

"You smell good"

"Yeah."

The new kitchen oven unfortunately used the same charcoal and firewood as before.

However, the lighting is a combination of gas and not just an all-night lamp. Since the equipment has not yet been developed so much, the light of the gas is not enough, but gas lights are certainly used.

(I'm sure we can have a gas oven soon)

That's what I'm going to do to Your Highness if I get a chance.

"... rumors that Alhan's lady will be entering the rear palace have gone down in flames so far"

"Yes.... why?

"Your Ladyship doesn't seem willing to be Her Royal Highness's sidekick..."

"Really?

"Yes, I asked someone who was close to your lady's maid."

"Really?"

(Though that might be fine this time)

I don't know when it will flare up again.

(That's when...)

But... Your Highness doesn't think so. It's not like I have a basis.

Two, I felt like I had touched the air on purpose, and I looked at the door.

Your Highness?

And I put my index finger on my lips.

I hear a cone and a light knock. It's a unique beating style for female officers.

"Go ahead."

Milady, who stands first, tells her in a gracious manner.

"Your Majesty."

Lilia stretches her spine all the time.

I got up from the chair too.

"... you can make it easier"

It was Master Nadir who came in.

"Welcome, Your Majesty"

Still, sometimes, I'm going to say Your Highness.

"Oh.... suddenly sorry"

"No. It's good to see you, Master Nadir"

Your cheeks naturally shape your grin. I smile very naturally when I see Master Nadir. This is already like a conditional reflex.

"Do you have a minute? I'm just about to get some pie."

I put the apron on top of a simple gown that I had made the way I wanted.

Alice, who leaves the royal palace without many more days, is her own sister under five...... recommended Ellis as a new maid of honor. Ellis, who is much better at needle arms than Alice, has just served three days ago, but with that needle skill she has become my maid of honor.

"Oh.... can you feed me something"

"A little less? Or is it a lot less?

"... a lot, yeah"

"Okay. Please wait."

I withdrew from the front of Master Nadir.

"Thank you for waiting"

When I returned to my seat, there was already a set of tea on the table, and a hot ticup was placed in front of His Highness.

"I was getting tea first"

"Yes. It's a new blend, how about it? It's a refreshing cup of tea."

"Oh...... sure. Mint?"

"Yes, it's a blend of mint and camille"

In Dardinia, chamomile is called camilre.

"Not bad"

This is a pretty good assessment for His Highness.

When I take my seat, Milady, who has been here for just a few moments, brings me my share of tea. Dropping just a little honey is my favorite way to drink. This way, I feel that the taste of the too intense mint will mellow.

(I feel like we've all been better at reading breathing lately)

I don't want you to bring me any tea right away. while appropriate. I got better at reading that. Don't disturb the pleasant air, everyone is doing their job.

Take a breath and mouth the tea.

"... will you listen to my solitaire"

His Royal Highness said, looking out the window.

"Yes."

I nod.

"... I lost my half-brother last month"

"Yes."

My chest ached with a rash.

His Royal Highness Eol was publicly declared dead of illness.

The funeral was considered private to the royal family and was performed at the Royal Palace Cathedral at the hands of Zion.

But we know it was a death.

No record exists anywhere else than when it was publicized as morbid or dead.

But everyone knew where the truth was because Viscount Fursald, who was a sidekick and a dairy brother, was executed for the vast opposite.

(Though your half-brother ordered your own brother to die...)

When I think of His Royal Highness Nadir's will, I feel pain like the back of my chest has been grabbed all the time.

"of Wang Du... a new monk entered an orphanage"

"Yes."

What are you talking about? I thought.

"It's an orphanage you know so well."

My cheeks loosened to Master Nadir's words.

I'm so glad to hear about the rugs.

"... what kind of person is that new monk?

Are they the people who can help them?

"... very similar to my half-brother who died. They say it's far from Alhan."

Has been annoying.

"... Nadir?

"... I won't have a chance to see you, because you might see me"

"... Yes"

Yes, I thought so.

"... can I talk to Nadi for you?

Nadi, who lost one of his twins' cracks, remains sinking. It sounds good when it comes to being in mourning, but I haven't been able to recover at all.

(Nadi's pity is not simply the loss of His Highness Eol)

I guess the shock was made even worse by the fact that I understood more than anyone else... that I had no idea about the one twin crack I thought I knew.

Nadi said he had not noticed at all that His Royal Highness Eol was contemplating replacing Master Nadir.

I was apologized for many times crying, and I was so wretched that Tomiya said the fire seemed to have gone out.

"... I don't mind. But he has already abandoned the world. I can't allow you to go see him."

"Yes."

I nod.

(Hopefully I can't allow you to go see him, but he tells me because I might see him again...)

I mean, that time. If only we were in the royal palace.

(I need to figure out how Nadi can walk underground...... oh, let's ask Phil)

"The new monk says he can finally make this while the kids know a lot about the recipe you dedicated to Mother Goddess."

Nadir put it out of his pocket was a molassed cookie wrapped in soft paper. Spread out on the table. That's a little disguised.

"That this is the best thing I've ever burned."

Trying to get it in my hand, I stopped my hand as a hack.

"I'm fine. I poisoned it."

"... I don't think it's all right at all"

"You don't have to worry about details"

I don't think His Majesty the King can normally think of poisoning.

Gently mouth the cookies in your hand.

It collapses in the mollusc and mouth, with butter and soft sweetness spreading in the mouth.

The same flavor I made without any arrangement.

"... can I deliver this to Nadi?

"Never mind."

Master Nadir nodded small.

I gave her a look, Lilia and Milady were just about to bring in the pie.

My pie is a mini size, and Nadir, for your sake, it's a big size.

It is accompanied by a knife and fork.

"... if you like that cookie, you just have to give it up to the orphanage"

Nadir tells me that there is nothing going on.

"... Nadir Sama"

Put down the knife and fork that cut the pie and I called Master Nadir's name.

"What?"

"If I went to the orphanage to give up, would that be a problem?

"... if you're not bound by one, it's not particularly problematic"

"Now I'm going to go around the four large dioceses of the King's Capital and the poverty shelter attached there, the orphanage"

I tell with a smile.

I was delighted with the clumsy kindness of the person in front of me. Even if that's for someone other than me, it doesn't change this pleasure.

"Okay. I'll tell Rada."

"Yes.... may I invite Nadi to do some charity with me?

"I don't mind."

Master Nadir nodded quietly.

"... Nadir Sama"

I call that name dearly.

What did Master Nadir say about the stew pie? so he tilted his neck small.

"... I love you"

The smell of love fell from my lips.

Abrupt or whatever.

I just had this feeling that I was flooded out at this moment, and I just put that into words.

Having stopped moving for a moment, Master Nadir blacks and whites his eyes, then coughs hard.

He didn't mean to surprise me that much, but he's had quite a shock.

Nadir, who drank a glass of water all at once, breathes with a small cough.

"... you..."

Then, Master Nadir and the others rose up in a rambling manner.

"... Nadir?

Look up at those eyes looking down at me.

Master Nadir knelt in a smooth motion.

Of the matching eyes, I fell in love with the color.

The colour of frozen water… or the colour of the winter wind…… There is a soft heat behind the silver-borne icy pale eyes.

Master Nadir, who looked straight at me, shook his gaze like trouble, and then, reaching out to me.

"... Nadir?

I break face to that word whispered in my ear.

I'm sure it's the prettiest laugh I've ever had.

And I put my strength on my arms to hug back.

Oh, my God, Cinderella, the end.