Chapter 35
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My name is Hannah Grein. I was born in a countryside, and when I turned nine, I was brought to the Trancy family by my mother. And so, I became the personal maid of Violet Brielle Trancy, the only daughter of Duke Trancy.
My mother worked in their household as a nanny to Duke Trancy's daughter. I was mostly left alone in the house with my older sister to take care of me.
Anyway, the first time I met Lady Violet, I couldn't help but admire her beautiful doll-like appearance, she was a quiet person who loves to read books despite being a four years old girl. Reading a book in such a young age was so incredible for me already, she was not the usual kid you would see. Although while being a quiet child, she showed respect to everyone, even to servants like me. I thought at first that I was going to deal with a bratty and spoiled rich girl but I was wrong. Lady Violet was easy to take care of.
After working for Lady Violet for a few months, I got used to how Lady Violet was. Until one day..
"Hannaaaah, stop being polite. I want you to be my friend!" She said in a very cute manner.
This was a surprise for since the quiet girl started talking to me in such a manner. I wanted to pinch her soft cheeks but I can't, I am only a maid. I was told by the head maid many times that no matter what, we must always be polite and respectful toward the masters of this house. We must know when to keep our distance from them.
"I am just a humble maid." I smiled and bowed at her.
She crossed her arms and puffed out her chubby cheeks. Oh how I wish I can touch them even for once.
I'm actually surprised that Lady Violet was acting more like a child right now.. wait, she is a child, although there are times she acts so quiet and would act like a grownup girl.
I continued keeping my distance to Lady Violet whenever she treats me like a friend. I would love to be her friend but a noble and a commoner being friends was unheard of.
Lady Violet is completely a kind and benevolent girl.
----
Duke Trancy brought a boy in this place and he announced that he was going to make him his adopted son.
I was watching closely on how the young miss would react and to my surprise, she took it well.
Lady Violet would follow young master Luke around the place and she would always try to make a conversation with him but I could see how young master Luke was reluctant about her closeness.
As the young miss personal maid, I was to follow her wherever she goes since she is just a four years old child at this time.
I saw how the young master Luke started warming up to her and how they started to get close.
When young miss Violet turned five, we were all busy preparing for her birthday.
Right now, I was in charge of helping the young miss with her dress and hair. After making my master the cutest girl tonight, I decided to give her my gift.
"Happy birthday, young miss. I hope you can accept this humble gift of mine."
I reached out a silver rose earrings to her. I actually spent my whole month's allowance for this. I really hope that she'll like it.
"They are so pretty! Thank you Hannah!"
I was surprised by the sudden hug she gave me. My young miss was hugging a commoner like me!
She pulled away and grinned at me, she took off the earrings she was wearing and changed it into the earrings I gave her. This made me really happy.
"Violet, are you ready?" Young master Luke's voice was heard outside the room.
"Coming!"
----
A week passed after her birthday and right now, I was helping her prepare her things since she was going to the Trancy family's summer villa.
"I really wished that you can come, Hannah!" She sighed. "It would be fun to swim in the beach with you and the others~"
I just gave her a smile. Despite being Lady Violet's personal maid, I am not going to the summer villa with her since my younger sister was sick and I have to go back to take care of her.
----
Six years passed and I fell in love with a knight guard, his name was Andrew Stevens.
"Thank you for bringing our lunch, Miss Hannah." He said with a friendly smile.
While young miss was not back, I was assigned on bringing breakfast, lunch and dinner to the knight guards.
Andrew's shift was from ten in the morning until four in the afternoon. He was a very friendly guy and whenever I deliver the lunch to him and his companions, he would help me distribute the food.
"Say, miss Hannah, are you free tonight?" He asked as he was looking on the ground while scratching his nape.
I can see how red his ears became when he asked me that question.
I smiled, is he asking me for a date? "Yes, I am free. Why do you ask?"
"Drew here is going to ask you for a date!" Finry shouted from behind.
I heard laughters coming from the other guards.
Andrew turned to them and shouted, "Come on guys! Don't ruin my moment here!"
I giggled, I can feel my cheeks heating up, I was blushing.
"Just go out already, you two!"
"Yeah! And Hannah, introduce me to some of your friends, okay? Hahaha I also want to have a lover!"
"Man, I'm jealous."
"I'll take my wife out for a date tonight as well."
I started to get embarrassed because of the words they keep on saying.
Andrew cleared his throat, "Don't mind them, they are just a bunch of idiots."
"O.. Okay."
"A-Anyway, do you want to visit the town later?"
I nodded shyly, "Okay... I have things to buy in the town too."
"Great." He grinned happily. "I'll accompany you in buying those things then."
----
Andrew and I became lovers, and after a year, we got married.
I was happy when I received a lot of gifts from Lady Trancy but I was kind of sad to learn that she wasn't able to attend.
I got pregnant and I gave birth to a healthy boy. My mother was taking care of him while I went to work as a maid during the day.
The day finally came where I was going to see the young miss again and I can't help but get excited.
I saw the gate opened and a carriage entering. I was outside the mansion, waiting for my miss in front of the doors.
The carriage stopped and I saw young master Luke going down from the carriage.
He became more handsome than the last time I saw him. I knew that he was going to attract a lot of girls once he start going out.
On the other hand, when I saw the young miss went out, I held my breath.
Lady Violet became so beautiful and her hair was long this time. Her snow white skin made her natural blush on her cheeks evident, the redness of her lips looked like they were so natural too. Every move she made was so elegant and graceful.
I smiled upon seeing her. "Welcome home, young master Luke, young miss Violet." I bowed at them.
Lady Violet gave me a smile. "Thank you, Hannah."
"You must be tired, the maids have prepared your rooms so both of you can get some rest."
"Thank you."
Unlike before, Lady Violet wasn't so talkative anymore, she has that womanly vibe around her, I'm so proud to see her grow like this.
I saw how young master Luke held my young miss' waist. "Come Violet, lets get some rest."
They entered the mansion and I went to take out my young miss' bags.
The way young master Luke looked at Lady Violet was different than the way he usually does back then. Could it be that... he has fallen for her?
His expression looks like he loves the young miss to the point where he can't bear to be without her. Even though he has such an expression directed at her, it seems that young miss hasn't noticed young master's feelings at all.
I wonder if this is alright? They were siblings, right? Though they are not blood related siblings. I wonder if Duke Trancy will allow this kind of relationship between his daughter and his adopted son?
----
Back then, it was Lady Violet who would follow young master Luke around but now he would always go wherever she went, it was as if he was her shadow. And with the passionate way he looked at Lady Violet, it was clear he had more than brotherly feelings for her.
"People say that I'm so charming... But if the person I'm in love with doesn't notice anything, isn't it all useless in the end?"
Coincidentally, I once heard young master Luke muttering so to himself with a sad face. He seemed really pitiful.
On the other hand, Prince Alyn wore the same look that the young master Luke gave to Violet but just like with the young master, Lady Violet didn't noticed it... or maybe she just choose to ignore him? Knowing that Lady Violet doesn't like him, the latter was more reasonable.
Sigh, my young miss is so beautiful, I wonder what kind of guy would she end up with?
That's when until Archduke Spade came. I saw how happy the young miss became when she learned he was coming.
She likes him. I suddenly feel sorry for young master and the prince but if archduke Spade can bring happiness to my lady, I will accept him.
I only want my young miss to be happy and I would always pray for her happiness.
----
Lady Violet and I were now heading to the town to visit her friend, we were having a fun conversation until we heard a loud growl.
The carriage suddenly came to a stop as the carriage's roof disappeared, revealing a huge Sabertooth cat.
"What is a Saber doing here?!"
As the Saber was about to launch to us, Lady Violet used her fire magic and threw a fireball towards it before she grabbed my hand and we jumped out of the carriage.
Hansel, who waas taking us to the down was lying on the ground, headless.
My whole body was shaking upon seeing Hansel's headless body and this was my first time seeing a monster like a Saber. I only heard stories about it from my town, they would always say that killing a Saber monster was not easy.
"Hannah go warn the townsmen! I will distract this monster!"
"But young miss!'
I cannot leave my master alone here! If I have to offer my life just so she can escape I will! I tried taking a step but my body won't listen. I was so scared. I honestly don't want to die because I have a family waiting for me but at the same time, I do not want to betray my master by running away!
"Just do what I say and call for help! I won't die easily, don't worry!"
Call for help... Yes! I need to call for help! If I get help then both Lady Violet and I would be saved! The town gate is just nearby, I need to go for a run!
Hearing the loud growl made me snapped out of my thoughts, I quickly run towards the town's gate.
"Yes you! I'm your opponent!" I heard Lady's Violet voice from behind.
Don't look back. Run Hannah! Run and call for help!
Despite this, I turned to look to see my master.
She blocked the Saber's attack by using a fireball and... earth wall? She's using an... earth magic?
When I saw her run in the forest to escape, I snapped out and turned to enter the town. I need to get some help before the Saber can catch up to her!
"HELP!" I run towards a knight who was walking by the street.
They looked surprised when I approached and held on one of the guard's arm. "Please help me! M-my master... my master, please help her!"
I felt tears run down my cheeks and my whole body was still shaking. I ignored the attention the other townsmen were giving me, what's important is someone will go save my young miss!
"Calm down, young lady and tell us everything."
How can I calm down right now?!!
I gritted my teeth, "MY MASTER IS IN TROUBLE! A SABER APPEARED NEARBY THIS TOWN!!!"
I heard gasps coming from the others.
"Hannah?"
I turned my head and saw Lady Evelyn in a dress, we were supposed to meet here after all.
I quickly went to her side, "Lady Evelyn! Please save Lady Violet! She's in danger!"
Her eyes went wide before it was at once replaced by a serious look. "Lead me to where she is!" She turned to the knights I approached, "You three! Follow me!"
"Y-yes mam!"
----
We went back to where the Saber first attacked us. The carriage we were riding earlier was roofless and the trees around was destroyed. I also saw Lady Violet's shoes and some part of her torn dress. Hansel's body was crushed that it was unrecognizable now.
I wanted to vomit but I tried keeping it in me, I need to find Lady Violet and there's no time to waste!
We followed the trace that the Saber left and we finally saw the monster's bloody body and the long fangs it had earlier was gone.
"Did Lady Violet do this?" I asked. For some reason, finding the dead body of the monster made me sigh in relief.
"No. Letty didn't do this. The wounds of the Saber came from a slash of a sword and... those arrows... Someone else did this."
The relief I felt earlier was replaced by anxiety. If someone else did this then... where is Lady Violet?
"Lady Evelyn! We found her!"
Hearing the shout of one of the knights, I instantly run toward where he was but the sight that greeted me made my stomach turn, I instantly covered my mouth as my tears rushed down on my cheeks.
"No... No... L-Lady Violet..."
"L-Letty..."
Her whole body was covered with blood and her dead eyes were staring coldly at me that it sent shivers down my spine. My body started shaking upon seeing the body of my master.
I... I failed my duty as her personal maid... I shouldn't have left her... This was my fault... My fault... This will never happen if I became brave enough to face that monster.
My body became limp and I fainted there.
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My name is Hannah Grein. I was born in a countryside, and when I turned nine, I was brought to the Trancy family by my mother. And so, I became the personal maid of Violet Brielle Trancy, the only daughter of Duke Trancy.
My mother worked in their household as a nanny to Duke Trancy's daughter. I was mostly left alone in the house with my older sister to take care of me.
Anyway, the first time I met Lady Violet, I couldn't help but admire her beautiful doll-like appearance, she was a quiet person who loves to read books despite being a four years old girl. Reading a book in such a young age was so incredible for me already, she was not the usual kid you would see. Although while being a quiet child, she showed respect to everyone, even to servants like me. I thought at first that I was going to deal with a bratty and spoiled rich girl but I was wrong. Lady Violet was easy to take care of.
After working for Lady Violet for a few months, I got used to how Lady Violet was. Until one day..
"Hannaaaah, stop being polite. I want you to be my friend!" She said in a very cute manner.
This was a surprise for since the quiet girl started talking to me in such a manner. I wanted to pinch her soft cheeks but I can't, I am only a maid. I was told by the head maid many times that no matter what, we must always be polite and respectful toward the masters of this house. We must know when to keep our distance from them.
"I am just a humble maid." I smiled and bowed at her.
She crossed her arms and puffed out her chubby cheeks. Oh how I wish I can touch them even for once.
I'm actually surprised that Lady Violet was acting more like a child right now.. wait, she is a child, although there are times she acts so quiet and would act like a grownup girl.
I continued keeping my distance to Lady Violet whenever she treats me like a friend. I would love to be her friend but a noble and a commoner being friends was unheard of.
Lady Violet is completely a kind and benevolent girl.
----
Duke Trancy brought a boy in this place and he announced that he was going to make him his adopted son.
I was watching closely on how the young miss would react and to my surprise, she took it well.
Lady Violet would follow young master Luke around the place and she would always try to make a conversation with him but I could see how young master Luke was reluctant about her closeness.
As the young miss personal maid, I was to follow her wherever she goes since she is just a four years old child at this time.
I saw how the young master Luke started warming up to her and how they started to get close.
When young miss Violet turned five, we were all busy preparing for her birthday.
Right now, I was in charge of helping the young miss with her dress and hair. After making my master the cutest girl tonight, I decided to give her my gift.
"Happy birthday, young miss. I hope you can accept this humble gift of mine."
I reached out a silver rose earrings to her. I actually spent my whole month's allowance for this. I really hope that she'll like it.
"They are so pretty! Thank you Hannah!"
I was surprised by the sudden hug she gave me. My young miss was hugging a commoner like me!
She pulled away and grinned at me, she took off the earrings she was wearing and changed it into the earrings I gave her. This made me really happy.
"Violet, are you ready?" Young master Luke's voice was heard outside the room.
"Coming!"
----
A week passed after her birthday and right now, I was helping her prepare her things since she was going to the Trancy family's summer villa.
"I really wished that you can come, Hannah!" She sighed. "It would be fun to swim in the beach with you and the others~"
I just gave her a smile. Despite being Lady Violet's personal maid, I am not going to the summer villa with her since my younger sister was sick and I have to go back to take care of her.
----
Six years passed and I fell in love with a knight guard, his name was Andrew Stevens.
"Thank you for bringing our lunch, Miss Hannah." He said with a friendly smile.
While young miss was not back, I was assigned on bringing breakfast, lunch and dinner to the knight guards.
Andrew's shift was from ten in the morning until four in the afternoon. He was a very friendly guy and whenever I deliver the lunch to him and his companions, he would help me distribute the food.
"Say, miss Hannah, are you free tonight?" He asked as he was looking on the ground while scratching his nape.
I can see how red his ears became when he asked me that question.
I smiled, is he asking me for a date? "Yes, I am free. Why do you ask?"
"Drew here is going to ask you for a date!" Finry shouted from behind.
I heard laughters coming from the other guards.
Andrew turned to them and shouted, "Come on guys! Don't ruin my moment here!"
I giggled, I can feel my cheeks heating up, I was blushing.
"Just go out already, you two!"
"Yeah! And Hannah, introduce me to some of your friends, okay? Hahaha I also want to have a lover!"
"Man, I'm jealous."
"I'll take my wife out for a date tonight as well."
I started to get embarrassed because of the words they keep on saying.
Andrew cleared his throat, "Don't mind them, they are just a bunch of idiots."
"O.. Okay."
"A-Anyway, do you want to visit the town later?"
I nodded shyly, "Okay... I have things to buy in the town too."
"Great." He grinned happily. "I'll accompany you in buying those things then."
----
Andrew and I became lovers, and after a year, we got married.
I was happy when I received a lot of gifts from Lady Trancy but I was kind of sad to learn that she wasn't able to attend.
I got pregnant and I gave birth to a healthy boy. My mother was taking care of him while I went to work as a maid during the day.
The day finally came where I was going to see the young miss again and I can't help but get excited.
I saw the gate opened and a carriage entering. I was outside the mansion, waiting for my miss in front of the doors.
The carriage stopped and I saw young master Luke going down from the carriage.
He became more handsome than the last time I saw him. I knew that he was going to attract a lot of girls once he start going out.
On the other hand, when I saw the young miss went out, I held my breath.
Lady Violet became so beautiful and her hair was long this time. Her snow white skin made her natural blush on her cheeks evident, the redness of her lips looked like they were so natural too. Every move she made was so elegant and graceful.
I smiled upon seeing her. "Welcome home, young master Luke, young miss Violet." I bowed at them.
Lady Violet gave me a smile. "Thank you, Hannah."
"You must be tired, the maids have prepared your rooms so both of you can get some rest."
"Thank you."
Unlike before, Lady Violet wasn't so talkative anymore, she has that womanly vibe around her, I'm so proud to see her grow like this.
I saw how young master Luke held my young miss' waist. "Come Violet, lets get some rest."
They entered the mansion and I went to take out my young miss' bags.
The way young master Luke looked at Lady Violet was different than the way he usually does back then. Could it be that... he has fallen for her?
His expression looks like he loves the young miss to the point where he can't bear to be without her. Even though he has such an expression directed at her, it seems that young miss hasn't noticed young master's feelings at all.
I wonder if this is alright? They were siblings, right? Though they are not blood related siblings. I wonder if Duke Trancy will allow this kind of relationship between his daughter and his adopted son?
----
Back then, it was Lady Violet who would follow young master Luke around but now he would always go wherever she went, it was as if he was her shadow. And with the passionate way he looked at Lady Violet, it was clear he had more than brotherly feelings for her.
"People say that I'm so charming... But if the person I'm in love with doesn't notice anything, isn't it all useless in the end?"
Coincidentally, I once heard young master Luke muttering so to himself with a sad face. He seemed really pitiful.
On the other hand, Prince Alyn wore the same look that the young master Luke gave to Violet but just like with the young master, Lady Violet didn't noticed it... or maybe she just choose to ignore him? Knowing that Lady Violet doesn't like him, the latter was more reasonable.
Sigh, my young miss is so beautiful, I wonder what kind of guy would she end up with?
That's when until Archduke Spade came. I saw how happy the young miss became when she learned he was coming.
She likes him. I suddenly feel sorry for young master and the prince but if archduke Spade can bring happiness to my lady, I will accept him.
I only want my young miss to be happy and I would always pray for her happiness.
----
Lady Violet and I were now heading to the town to visit her friend, we were having a fun conversation until we heard a loud growl.
The carriage suddenly came to a stop as the carriage's roof disappeared, revealing a huge Sabertooth cat.
"What is a Saber doing here?!"
As the Saber was about to launch to us, Lady Violet used her fire magic and threw a fireball towards it before she grabbed my hand and we jumped out of the carriage.
Hansel, who waas taking us to the down was lying on the ground, headless.
My whole body was shaking upon seeing Hansel's headless body and this was my first time seeing a monster like a Saber. I only heard stories about it from my town, they would always say that killing a Saber monster was not easy.
"Hannah go warn the townsmen! I will distract this monster!"
"But young miss!'
I cannot leave my master alone here! If I have to offer my life just so she can escape I will! I tried taking a step but my body won't listen. I was so scared. I honestly don't want to die because I have a family waiting for me but at the same time, I do not want to betray my master by running away!
"Just do what I say and call for help! I won't die easily, don't worry!"
Call for help... Yes! I need to call for help! If I get help then both Lady Violet and I would be saved! The town gate is just nearby, I need to go for a run!
Hearing the loud growl made me snapped out of my thoughts, I quickly run towards the town's gate.
"Yes you! I'm your opponent!" I heard Lady's Violet voice from behind.
Don't look back. Run Hannah! Run and call for help!
Despite this, I turned to look to see my master.
She blocked the Saber's attack by using a fireball and... earth wall? She's using an... earth magic?
When I saw her run in the forest to escape, I snapped out and turned to enter the town. I need to get some help before the Saber can catch up to her!
"HELP!" I run towards a knight who was walking by the street.
They looked surprised when I approached and held on one of the guard's arm. "Please help me! M-my master... my master, please help her!"
I felt tears run down my cheeks and my whole body was still shaking. I ignored the attention the other townsmen were giving me, what's important is someone will go save my young miss!
"Calm down, young lady and tell us everything."
How can I calm down right now?!!
I gritted my teeth, "MY MASTER IS IN TROUBLE! A SABER APPEARED NEARBY THIS TOWN!!!"
I heard gasps coming from the others.
"Hannah?"
I turned my head and saw Lady Evelyn in a dress, we were supposed to meet here after all.
I quickly went to her side, "Lady Evelyn! Please save Lady Violet! She's in danger!"
Her eyes went wide before it was at once replaced by a serious look. "Lead me to where she is!" She turned to the knights I approached, "You three! Follow me!"
"Y-yes mam!"
----
We went back to where the Saber first attacked us. The carriage we were riding earlier was roofless and the trees around was destroyed. I also saw Lady Violet's shoes and some part of her torn dress. Hansel's body was crushed that it was unrecognizable now.
I wanted to vomit but I tried keeping it in me, I need to find Lady Violet and there's no time to waste!
We followed the trace that the Saber left and we finally saw the monster's bloody body and the long fangs it had earlier was gone.
"Did Lady Violet do this?" I asked. For some reason, finding the dead body of the monster made me sigh in relief.
"No. Letty didn't do this. The wounds of the Saber came from a slash of a sword and... those arrows... Someone else did this."
The relief I felt earlier was replaced by anxiety. If someone else did this then... where is Lady Violet?
"Lady Evelyn! We found her!"
Hearing the shout of one of the knights, I instantly run toward where he was but the sight that greeted me made my stomach turn, I instantly covered my mouth as my tears rushed down on my cheeks.
"No... No... L-Lady Violet..."
"L-Letty..."
Her whole body was covered with blood and her dead eyes were staring coldly at me that it sent shivers down my spine. My body started shaking upon seeing the body of my master.
I... I failed my duty as her personal maid... I shouldn't have left her... This was my fault... My fault... This will never happen if I became brave enough to face that monster.
My body became limp and I fainted there.
My name is Hannah Grein. I was born in a countryside, and when I turned nine, I was brought to the Trancy family by my mother. And so, I became the personal maid of Violet Brielle Trancy, the only daughter of Duke Trancy.My mother worked in their household as a nanny to Duke Trancy's daughter. I was mostly left alone in the house with my older sister to take care of me.Anyway, the first time I met Lady Violet, I couldn't help but admire her beautiful doll-like appearance, she was a quiet person who loves to read books despite being a four years old girl. Reading a book in such a young age was so incredible for me already, she was not the usual kid you would see. Although while being a quiet child, she showed respect to everyone, even to servants like me. I thought at first that I was going to deal with a bratty and spoiled rich girl but I was wrong. Lady Violet was easy to take care of.After working for Lady Violet for a few months, I got used to how Lady Violet was. Until one day.."Hannaaaah, stop being polite. I want you to be my friend!" She said in a very cute manner.This was a surprise for since the quiet girl started talking to me in such a manner. I wanted to pinch her soft cheeks but I can't, I am only a maid. I was told by the head maid many times that no matter what, we must always be polite and respectful toward the masters of this house. We must know when to keep our distance from them."I am just a humble maid." I smiled and bowed at her.She crossed her arms and puffed out her chubby cheeks. Oh how I wish I can touch them even for once.I'm actually surprised that Lady Violet was acting more like a child right now.. wait, she is a child, although there are times she acts so quiet and would act like a grownup girl.I continued keeping my distance to Lady Violet whenever she treats me like a friend. I would love to be her friend but a noble and a commoner being friends was unheard of.Lady Violet is completely a kind and benevolent girl.----Duke Trancy brought a boy in this place and he announced that he was going to make him his adopted son.I was watching closely on how the young miss would react and to my surprise, she took it well.Lady Violet would follow young master Luke around the place and she would always try to make a conversation with him but I could see how young master Luke was reluctant about her closeness.As the young miss personal maid, I was to follow her wherever she goes since she is just a four years old child at this time.I saw how the young master Luke started warming up to her and how they started to get close.When young miss Violet turned five, we were all busy preparing for her birthday.Right now, I was in charge of helping the young miss with her dress and hair. After making my master the cutest girl tonight, I decided to give her my gift."Happy birthday, young miss. I hope you can accept this humble gift of mine."I reached out a silver rose earrings to her. I actually spent my whole month's allowance for this. I really hope that she'll like it."They are so pretty! Thank you Hannah!"I was surprised by the sudden hug she gave me. My young miss was hugging a commoner like me!She pulled away and grinned at me, she took off the earrings she was wearing and changed it into the earrings I gave her. This made me really happy."Violet, are you ready?" Young master Luke's voice was heard outside the room."Coming!"----A week passed after her birthday and right now, I was helping her prepare her things since she was going to the Trancy family's summer villa."I really wished that you can come, Hannah!" She sighed. "It would be fun to swim in the beach with you and the others~"I just gave her a smile. Despite being Lady Violet's personal maid, I am not going to the summer villa with her since my younger sister was sick and I have to go back to take care of her.----Six years passed and I fell in love with a knight guard, his name was Andrew Stevens."Thank you for bringing our lunch, Miss Hannah." He said with a friendly smile.While young miss was not back, I was assigned on bringing breakfast, lunch and dinner to the knight guards.Andrew's shift was from ten in the morning until four in the afternoon. He was a very friendly guy and whenever I deliver the lunch to him and his companions, he would help me distribute the food."Say, miss Hannah, are you free tonight?" He asked as he was looking on the ground while scratching his nape.I can see how red his ears became when he asked me that question.I smiled, is he asking me for a date? "Yes, I am free. Why do you ask?""Drew here is going to ask you for a date!" Finry shouted from behind.I heard laughters coming from the other guards.Andrew turned to them and shouted, "Come on guys! Don't ruin my moment here!"I giggled, I can feel my cheeks heating up, I was blushing."Just go out already, you two!""Yeah! And Hannah, introduce me to some of your friends, okay? Hahaha I also want to have a lover!""Man, I'm jealous.""I'll take my wife out for a date tonight as well."I started to get embarrassed because of the words they keep on saying.Andrew cleared his throat, "Don't mind them, they are just a bunch of idiots.""O.. Okay.""A-Anyway, do you want to visit the town later?"I nodded shyly, "Okay... I have things to buy in the town too.""Great." He grinned happily. "I'll accompany you in buying those things then."----Andrew and I became lovers, and after a year, we got married.I was happy when I received a lot of gifts from Lady Trancy but I was kind of sad to learn that she wasn't able to attend.I got pregnant and I gave birth to a healthy boy. My mother was taking care of him while I went to work as a maid during the day.The day finally came where I was going to see the young miss again and I can't help but get excited.I saw the gate opened and a carriage entering. I was outside the mansion, waiting for my miss in front of the doors.The carriage stopped and I saw young master Luke going down from the carriage.He became more handsome than the last time I saw him. I knew that he was going to attract a lot of girls once he start going out.On the other hand, when I saw the young miss went out, I held my breath.Lady Violet became so beautiful and her hair was long this time. Her snow white skin made her natural blush on her cheeks evident, the redness of her lips looked like they were so natural too. Every move she made was so elegant and graceful.I smiled upon seeing her. "Welcome home, young master Luke, young miss Violet." I bowed at them.Lady Violet gave me a smile. "Thank you, Hannah.""You must be tired, the maids have prepared your rooms so both of you can get some rest.""Thank you."Unlike before, Lady Violet wasn't so talkative anymore, she has that womanly vibe around her, I'm so proud to see her grow like this.I saw how young master Luke held my young miss' waist. "Come Violet, lets get some rest."They entered the mansion and I went to take out my young miss' bags.The way young master Luke looked at Lady Violet was different than the way he usually does back then. Could it be that... he has fallen for her?His expression looks like he loves the young miss to the point where he can't bear to be without her. Even though he has such an expression directed at her, it seems that young miss hasn't noticed young master's feelings at all.I wonder if this is alright? They were siblings, right? Though they are not blood related siblings. I wonder if Duke Trancy will allow this kind of relationship between his daughter and his adopted son?----Back then, it was Lady Violet who would follow young master Luke around but now he would always go wherever she went, it was as if he was her shadow. And with the passionate way he looked at Lady Violet, it was clear he had more than brotherly feelings for her."People say that I'm so charming... But if the person I'm in love with doesn't notice anything, isn't it all useless in the end?"Coincidentally, I once heard young master Luke muttering so to himself with a sad face. He seemed really pitiful.On the other hand, Prince Alyn wore the same look that the young master Luke gave to Violet but just like with the young master, Lady Violet didn't noticed it... or maybe she just choose to ignore him? Knowing that Lady Violet doesn't like him, the latter was more reasonable.Sigh, my young miss is so beautiful, I wonder what kind of guy would she end up with?That's when until Archduke Spade came. I saw how happy the young miss became when she learned he was coming.She likes him. I suddenly feel sorry for young master and the prince but if archduke Spade can bring happiness to my lady, I will accept him.I only want my young miss to be happy and I would always pray for her happiness.----Lady Violet and I were now heading to the town to visit her friend, we were having a fun conversation until we heard a loud growl.The carriage suddenly came to a stop as the carriage's roof disappeared, revealing a huge Sabertooth cat."What is a Saber doing here?!"As the Saber was about to launch to us, Lady Violet used her fire magic and threw a fireball towards it before she grabbed my hand and we jumped out of the carriage.Hansel, who waas taking us to the down was lying on the ground, headless.My whole body was shaking upon seeing Hansel's headless body and this was my first time seeing a monster like a Saber. I only heard stories about it from my town, they would always say that killing a Saber monster was not easy."Hannah go warn the townsmen! I will distract this monster!""But young miss!'I cannot leave my master alone here! If I have to offer my life just so she can escape I will! I tried taking a step but my body won't listen. I was so scared. I honestly don't want to die because I have a family waiting for me but at the same time, I do not want to betray my master by running away!"Just do what I say and call for help! I won't die easily, don't worry!"Call for help... Yes! I need to call for help! If I get help then both Lady Violet and I would be saved! The town gate is just nearby, I need to go for a run!Hearing the loud growl made me snapped out of my thoughts, I quickly run towards the town's gate."Yes you! I'm your opponent!" I heard Lady's Violet voice from behind.Don't look back. Run Hannah! Run and call for help!Despite this, I turned to look to see my master.She blocked the Saber's attack by using a fireball and... earth wall? She's using an... earth magic?When I saw her run in the forest to escape, I snapped out and turned to enter the town. I need to get some help before the Saber can catch up to her!"HELP!" I run towards a knight who was walking by the street.They looked surprised when I approached and held on one of the guard's arm. "Please help me! M-my master... my master, please help her!"I felt tears run down my cheeks and my whole body was still shaking. I ignored the attention the other townsmen were giving me, what's important is someone will go save my young miss!"Calm down, young lady and tell us everything."How can I calm down right now?!!I gritted my teeth, "MY MASTER IS IN TROUBLE! A SABER APPEARED NEARBY THIS TOWN!!!"I heard gasps coming from the others."Hannah?"I turned my head and saw Lady Evelyn in a dress, we were supposed to meet here after all.I quickly went to her side, "Lady Evelyn! Please save Lady Violet! She's in danger!"Her eyes went wide before it was at once replaced by a serious look. "Lead me to where she is!" She turned to the knights I approached, "You three! Follow me!""Y-yes mam!"----We went back to where the Saber first attacked us. The carriage we were riding earlier was roofless and the trees around was destroyed. I also saw Lady Violet's shoes and some part of her torn dress. Hansel's body was crushed that it was unrecognizable now.I wanted to vomit but I tried keeping it in me, I need to find Lady Violet and there's no time to waste!We followed the trace that the Saber left and we finally saw the monster's bloody body and the long fangs it had earlier was gone."Did Lady Violet do this?" I asked. For some reason, finding the dead body of the monster made me sigh in relief."No. Letty didn't do this. The wounds of the Saber came from a slash of a sword and... those arrows... Someone else did this."The relief I felt earlier was replaced by anxiety. If someone else did this then... where is Lady Violet?"Lady Evelyn! We found her!"Hearing the shout of one of the knights, I instantly run toward where he was but the sight that greeted me made my stomach turn, I instantly covered my mouth as my tears rushed down on my cheeks."No... No... L-Lady Violet...""L-Letty..."Her whole body was covered with blood and her dead eyes were staring coldly at me that it sent shivers down my spine. My body started shaking upon seeing the body of my master.I... I failed my duty as her personal maid... I shouldn't have left her... This was my fault... My fault... This will never happen if I became brave enough to face that monster.My body became limp and I fainted there.
