Maid

[Maid]

Oh, you shouldn't bring too much stuff in here.

As you see there are a lot of fragile things.

You need to leave some out. It would be a big problem if the bundle touches the dishes and breaks them.

I am cleaning the kitchen now, which is the hardest place to clean. It is really difficult to get rid of all the dirt in here.

My arms are way too weak to handle it.

I happen to see someone with a strong set of arms... Those arms... What brought you here?

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Hello, I am the adventurer invited to the royal banquet. Are you the maid who have cleaned the Wigner residence this afternoon?

Yes, I am. What can I do for you?

Did you happen to see a small box in the Wigner residence? It was supposed to be on the table next to the bed. The box belongs to Princess Katrin. Have you seen it?

Yes, I have. It was the box which looked simple but classy. I held it up for a second to clean the table and put it down. I remember it.

Did you see it there when you leave the room? Wasn't there anyone else in the room?

Wait a moment. I know where you are getting with this. We, maids, often get into a situation like this.

Isn't the box missing and are you suspecting the maid who has cleaned the room? Am I right?

I am not suspecting you. I am just asking you about the situation to track the box.

With an element of suspicion in your mind, right?

No, I am not suspecting you. Please don't get me wrong. I am just asking you when you have seen it and if there haven't been anyone else there.

Ha, you are not being honest with me. If I say that there was no one around, I would be suspected, right?

I can tell you this one though. I didn't take it. If you ask me if there was anyone in the room, well...

There was someone in the room, right?

Was there? This kitchen is too messy that I cannot think straight. I may be able to recall if it is cleaned up.

Oh, the kitchen is messy and so are the thoughts inside my head. Oh, how dirty and messy!

May I help you clean up?

Oh, would you do that for me? I would be so grateful. Here is a Poring Scrub Sponge, please scrub every inch of this place clean.

Since it is a specially-maid Scrub Sponge, it serves multiple purposes. It coaches you on how to clean so make good use of it.

You may be surprised by it, but it is a safe Scrub Sponge which doesn't hurt others. Don't worry.

It is a Scrub Sponge developed by a legendary figure.

Oh, wait! You know, there is a certain protocol when it comes to cleaning. You first need to wipe off the mold on the wall. Then you have to clean up the grease. The last thing for you to do is cleaning the floor.

I... I see.

Have you finished it already?

It doesn't seem so. The thoughts in my head haven't cleared up yet.

I think I would be able to recall when you come back after cleaning the kitchen with the Scrub Sponge I have given you.

Wow... The kitchen has become so clean! You really need to clean the grease with a strong set of arms!

Argh... My arms... Was there anyone else in the room?

You must know what kind of family that is. It is the wealthiest family in Rune-Midgarts. Despite being a temporary residence, the room was decorated with so much care.

All the gorgeous pieces of furniture and carpets... I have never seen tiger skin as white and huge as that one in there.

Why are you talking about the furniture all of a sudden?

Oh, my, how are you going to deal with the members of the royal families with such slow wit?

Think. Why would I talk about the furniture ?

...You can ask the person who was delivering the furniture .

I cannot point it out, but I think I have given you enough clues.

By the way, is the box really missing in the first place?

What do you mean?

It is not my opinion, but there are these words people say. You know, the rumors.

Since the prince of the Wigner family looks so handsome...

He has been the center of the attention since he was young. People say that the lady is stressed about it and does things to draw attention.

This could be one of her tricks, they say.

The words haven not been spread yet, but I am sure that everyone will be talking about it even before the teatime is over.

I don't think that is true. She is not that kind of person.

That's what people say. You don't have to reason with me. Anyways, I should get back to my cleaning duty. If you are not going to help me, please leave me alone now.

Do you know where the man who have delivered the furniture is?

He must be somewhere in Prontera. Why don't you try visiting the area near the district office. Most stores are located there.

Oh, by the way, you didn't hear it from me. Not that I said anything to you.

Of course. Thank you for your cooperation.

Dear adventurer, didn't you say that you were going to visit the delivery man?

He must be somewhere near the district office.

Since I need to clean up. please leave now.

You are getting in the way.

Oh, I am sick of cleaning! I have enough things to clean at home. I don't need to do more out here.

I should just give it all up and run away.

Oh, why can't I get it off easily? I guess I won't be able to go home early.

Why should I do this?

Hello. Do you have a moment?

Yes... Well... Hum.. You are...

Aren't you the adventurer who was at the Wigner residence?

Yes. And I have come here before, and I have helped you with cleaning.

Don't you remember...?

Oh, I am really sorry. I am not good at remembering faces.

What brought you here?

Jurgen of the Wigner family has asked me to give it to you.

What is it? Why did he give it to me? Is it an invoice? Have I done anything wrong?

No, it is not. Please just read it first.

Hum... I have fallen in love with you at first sight.

Well... Hum... Please accept my love for... Eh... Umm...

He has used some really direct languages here. How very Wigner of him for that he values efficiency... Hahaha...

Hum... It is... It is... Well, is it what I think it is?

Yes, it is a love letter.

Phew... I am sorry, but you should take it back.

Well... I appreciate his feelings for me... I really do... But please just take it back.

Really? He has just tried to express his feelings... You may as well just keep it...

Oh, are you in a relationship or engaged? Or are you married?

No, no, I am not. Just take it back with you.

I feel rather overwhelmed... And there is the social class issue as well...

Most of all, I am not in the situation to date anyone. It is for a personal reason.

If you say so, I cannot force it. I'll deliver your words to him.

Yes. I am really sorry.

May I get your name at least?

Mad... No, Mary. My name is Mary.

I see. Then let me deliver your words to Jurgen.

Well, have you told the prince about it? Please make sure not to hurt his feelings much.

Please.

[Mary]

Oh, when will it end.

I won't let go of this, really!

Oh, I don't think it is the right time. May I come back later?

No, not at all.

Dear adventurer, you have a hole in your pocket. Have you lost anything?

Oh! When did I get a hole in there? Where are the 15 Sea Stones and 1 Witherless Rose...?

They are gone! Let me come back later! I have forgotten to bring something!

Oh, hello.

Is it a bad time? Should I just go?

Oh, no.

By the way, you are back. Is it about the prince of the Wigner family again?

Yes. Jurgen seems to be really serious about it.

He wants you to have these.

I turned it down.

Oh, this really is... So pretty. There is water inside this glass-like thing...

Yes. Jurgen wants me to let you know about his heart as wide and beautiful as the sea.

Oh, I really cannot go out with him. Well, there really is a reason that I cannot accept this feelings. I wonder if I should tell you this.

Please tell me. If you have a good enough reason which Jurgen can understand, he would not bother you again, Mary.

I don't think it would be a good idea. You shouldn't tell this to anyone. Please keep the secret.

In fact, I am the younger sibling of the maid who used to work here. The maid you have met before.

Oh, no wonder you couldn't remember my face. I found it a little strange. By the way, you two sisters must have worked here together.

However, what would it matter since it is you whom he has fallen for?

It matters. Because, I am her brother.

Oh, you are...

Wha... What? A brother?

I am ashamed to work in this outfit since I am a man. However, there is a reason for me to stay here like this.

My sister was very disheartened by what had happened to her and ran off with her lover saying that she couldn't work here anymore.

When I told the person who is in charge of managing the maids at the palace, he said, he didn't care about my sister running off against the contract as long as I would bring someone to fill her position.

He added how an enormous indemnity would be imposed on us if we fail to do so.

When I told him that I would fill her spot, he said there were enough male chamberlains and he needed a maid who would work in the kitchen and run cleaning duties.

I tried to find a replacement for her, but I couldn't. Everyone was already busy working at the palace or supplying the things for the banquet.

After consulting my mother, I decided to work here pretending as if I was my sister. Since everyone was so busy, no one paid attention to me who was working quietly in this corner.

You have managed not to be busted so far.

Since I look just like my sister, no one seems to notice.

What should we do then? Jurgen really wants you to accept his love.

He is in sorrow saying how difficult it is to get the first thing he has ever wanted in this entire life.

I feel sorry for that the first thing he has ever wanted to get happens to be fake.

I assumed that the people who have all the money in the world and have seen all the good things in the world must have a keen eye. I stand corrected.

You get blinded when you are in love.

And, you really are doing so remarkably at what you are doing now.

I guess I should go back and tell him the truth.

Oh! No, you shouldn't. I told you. You are the only one who knows about it.

If I get busted, I would be in trouble. We don't have the money to pay the compensation.

I am keep sending the message to my sister to comeback, but it seems difficult to reach her. Would you please keep it secret until the banquet is over?

Jurgen would keep sending me to earn your love, and this means that we are deceiving him.

I am sorry for him, but my life depends on this.

Hum, I don't feel comfortable doing this...

It is not my fault to be here in this clothing... Please feel for me.

Oh, OK. Calm down. I'll tell Jurgen that you have held off the answer.

Please take good care of the stuff. If you return them, he will send me down here again.

Really? Then let me return them at once on the last day of the banquet. Please explain him well so that it doesn't hurt his feelings.

Oh, I guess I should change my cleaning area so that I don't bump into him.

Yes, I guess it would work.

Then, let me go tell him that.

Thank you.

Did you tell the prince about it?

I am worried about the consequences if anything goes wrong.

I may have to run off like my sister.

Did you tell the prince about it? I hope he gives up from tomorrow without sending you down here again.

Adventurer? What brought you here?

Jurgen sent me here to deliver his love to you again.

Again... I really hoped he would have given up by today... I guess it must have been a vain hope.

Please tell him I appreciate it.

I really want the banquet to be over soon. Or my sister could just come back.

Anyway, I am sorry to put you in the difficult situation again today.

Well then, since I have delivered you what I have to deliver you, I should get going.

Yes, please go back safely. I hope he gives up by tomorrow.