How to Be a Dark Hero’s Daughter

“You said you’d be gone for a few days this time, right?”

“Ah, I’m going to spend the whole festival period. First of all, I have an academy exam left tomorrow, so I’ll go there. After that, I’ll visit the festival and have a lot of fun.”

Ever since Jade mentioned taking me to see the festival, I’ve been looking forward to that day.

“You’re going through a lot, young master.”

“Zion, are you taking good care of Leticia?”

“Yes, that’s my top priority.”

Zion nodded his head. Jade and I talked for a while. Jade has been less talkative lately.

I talked about every little thing that happened inside the mansion.

“Oh, Marianne sent me a new cloak. Cat ear cloaks are trending in cities near the eastern region.”

“Really? Show me when you wear it.”

“I’ve been saving it for when we go to see the festival.”

Since it was a gift from Marianne, I want to wear it on a special day.

Marianne said in her last letter:

<People suddenly become more religious at the end of the year and the beginning of the year. It’s a great opportunity to make money. When I tour the country, people give me huge donations. I’ll come back after a few events.>

‘I feel like I’ve heard something I shouldn’t have.’

I see… Marianne is working hard in her own way…

‘Is the Saintess in this world like a celebrity?’

At that time, Jade looked at the paper on the table and spoke.

“Zion, what’s the status of this year’s festival bonuses for employees?”

“Yes. We calculated it the same way as last year.”

Jade briefly skimmed through the documents.

My eyes were full of curiosity.

“What is it?”

“Oh, during the festival, we give a special bonus to the employees. The New Year’s festival is the biggest event in our country, so we give a generous amount.”

“I see. So, is it a way of expressing gratitude for their hard work?”

Should I call it a holiday bonus? It’s a concept from a past life. That’s what it means, right?

“That’s right. We don’t usually talk to or socialize with our employees, so it’s a way of showing respect as the employer. It’s natural for you to receive, but sometimes you should know how to be grateful.”

“I see.”

“And there’s no better way to express it than with money.”

Jade said it casually. So, is this one of the attitudes of the nobility?

‘Come to think of it…’

The delicious dessert I eat every day is thanks to the chef in the mansion, wearing neat clothes every day is thanks to the maids, and being able to see a beautiful garden is thanks to the gardener.

“Do I not have to thank them for anything?”

‘Cause I don’t have any money.’

‘Isn’t it the same everywhere that money is everything?’

Zion looked at me with a strange expression. What’s with this sentimental look?

“You have already paid enough money. It’s an amount that everyone would envy from other mansions.”

“Really?”

“Yes. If you’re truly grateful, just say thank you every time you meet for a day. It’s for everything in your everyday life. One day is enough.”

Ah, if it’s just “thank you”…

I looked at them nervously. The exam must be over, and I’m really bored.

“Can I make a card?”

“A card?”

“Yes. I’ll cut the paper… and attach a ribbon on it.”

They might find it annoying if I do something childish.

‘If it bothers the employees while they work, then I won’t do it.’

This time, even Jade looked at me with an affectionate expression. What’s with this atmosphere?

“I’ll ask the Duke about it.”

“Thanks. Yeah, I’ll send a servant to buy the paper right away.”

“Ugh.”

I found myself clicking my tongue without thinking.

My plan to go out with the excuse of buying paper had failed.

Zion and Jade laughed.

That night, at a family dinner, Collen nodded as he heard about my plan from Zion.

“That’s a great idea. Encouraging the servants is also the duty of the hostess.”

“Hostess?”

“You’re the highest-ranking woman in this house. You’re the hostess.”

Ah, the position of the Duchess is vacant.

“However, you should monitor them with the surveillance stone, as they may have a bad influence on you.”

“What? Would the servants do anything wrong?”

“I’m leaving a record. Consider it your first errand.” 

I reluctantly nodded my head. This won’t escalate, right?