Chapter 7

Studying

“The inspection is scheduled to take place in two days . If there’s anything you need, please look for Tanya and let her know respectively . Tanya . Please take care of the preparation . ”

“I understand . ”

“And also, is there anyone who can get in contact with Moneda?”

“Moneda, you say?”

“Yes, that’s right . If I’m not mistaken, he’s currently working for the Commerce Guild?”

The Commerce Guild is, as what the name implies, an organization that assembles stores . It is similar to the one Japan had during the Warring States period .

Moneda is also one of the children whom I picked up . But when I enrolled in the academy, he joined the Commerce Guild .

“Yes, and if I’m not mistaken, he’s currently in charge of accounts… I will definitely get in contact with him . ”

“Then, Ryle . I’m counting on you to contact him . If possible, I’d like to have an appointment with him near the end of our itinerary . ”

“I understand . ”

After I broke down the details of our agenda during the inspection, the three people left . With perfect timing, Sebastian arrived with the documents I requested for earlier, and I started to read them .

As a matter of fact, I used to work at a tax office in Japan when I was still alive . Thanks to that, I became really skillful at reading reports on income and expenditures, and other related documents . I could follow the number trail without any problems .

“…Young mistress . It’s already time for lunch . ”

“…Oh, my . It’s already that time?”

Time passed by rather quickly, and before I knew it, it was already time for lunch . Even so, I’m really thankful that someone had prepared it . To be honest, because I was so busy in my past life, I didn’t have the time to eat proper meals .

After eating my meal quickly, I immediately returned to work . …Ah, I chewed the food properly . I did not forget about dieting . Since I’m busy, it’ll be just right if I forget to eat .

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My name is Tanya . I do not have a surname . A commoner, and because I used to be one of the residents of the slum, I never really cared about it .

Although I’m that kind of person, for some reason, I’m currently attending to the daughter of a Duke . For someone who was always distraught on what I will be eating and didn’t know what tomorrow will bring, but for things to actually turn out like this… In the past, I never thought this would happen even in my wildest dreams .

The person whom I serve, young mistress Iris, is a young lady of noble birth . She is a lovely young woman who occasionally displays naivety .

If you ask me why a person like me is serving at one of the Kingdom’s most eminent and distinguished family, it was because of the young mistress’ whim . However, I am thankful for her whim . Although it was more than enough that she saved this life of mine from the verge of death…

But the young mistress said I was “important” and treats me like a friend, which I am grateful for . …Therefore, I want to serve the young mistress wholeheartedly . That’s what I thought . The young mistress gave a trifling existence such as myself a reason to keeping living .

However, this time, my important young mistress’ engagement was annulled by a hateful man .

That fellow part of the royal family is really hard to understand .

Although it was acceptable that he did not see the magnificence of young mistress, but he not only fell in love with a daughter of a Baron and neglected the daughter of a Duke, he also humiliated her in front of a large number of people which is outrageous . Unforgivable .

Nevertheless, when my important young mistress returned to the house, she already looked refreshed . Huh? And to think that you yearned for him exceedingly! And because it was something she wholeheartedly pursued, I wondered if there was something amiss… But when I thought about it, there was no reason for young mistress to have lingering affection or have regrets when it comes to that guy .

Because I do not know how Master will react to this incident, but when he had the free time, he had a meeting with the young mistress . Please do your best . Even if young mistress is sent to the ends of the world, it is my utmost wish to serve young mistress .

Fortunately, apart from being confined to the house in the territory, the young mistress was not reproved .

However, rather than being relieved, I was astonished at how quickly the incident was settled . …Young mistress, will be the Duke’s Feudal Lord Representative?

Master as well, I wonder what in the world was on his mind . When I heard it, I even doubted my own ears .

My most important young mistress is an educated noble lady who would never disgrace the title of nobility . Although I have yet to see it in action, but when it comes down to it, I just have a hunch that that’s just the case .

After all, young mistress’ schedule since childhood emphasized on etiquette . And in the academy, it was Arithmetic, Poetry, Literature, History, Geography, and other general subjects .

And sure enough, the young mistress is able to accomplish anything…

She gave me instructions one after another, and she is presently reading the documents Sebastian had given to her .

When I briefly took a glance at one of the documents, my eyes were immediately clogged with numbers, but she, on the other hand, made me wonder if she was reading it really quickly .

Occasionally, she would write something down in a notebook, and I realized that she really wasreading it .

As I expected, compared to me, the young mistress is unfathomable . That’s what I thought .

However, because young mistress seemed too concentrated that she doesn’t notice the things around her, I vowed to get her to rest from time to time so she doesn’t overwork herself .

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