I tried to take a little break, and at that moment, Elyne carefully stuck out the basket she had brought to the doctor.

  “Umm… these are for you.”


  While accepting it, the doctor did not seem to know why he was receiving it. Nevertheless, Elyne looked pleased after seeing that he took it.

  “You must be tired after working all day…”


  Huh? What did she just say?

  After handing over the gift shyly, she turned red again; Elyne was in a hurry for nothing.

  “Well, I should be going now!”


  Before I could grasp the situation, Elyne suddenly disappeared from my sight. I opened my mouth wide. The little boys behind me tilted their heads.

  “What was that?”


  “What was that?”


  “Why did she do that?”


  … what was this pinkish atmosphere!?

  By this time, the twins must have noticed. Valer grinned.

  “I think Ria’s maid likes that man.”


  The other children must have thought so too. Sanse and Cito agreed with Valer’s words.

  “But he looks ugly.”


  “Why does she like him?”


  The children tilted their heads, saying they didn’t get it, but I was so embarrassed that the situation was not appropriately recognized.

  Wait, what was that? I couldn’t believe what I just saw.

  I turned my head and looked at the doctor, and fortunately, he was still there. He looked at the basket with a wondrous look and smiled. It seemed that he liked it judging by the smile on his face. The man had dark gray hair and pretty black eyes, and through his clothes, he seemed like he was the doctor of the palace. If he was a doctor at the Royal palace hospital, then he might not be a high-class noble family, but he must still be a nobleman who was treated fairly. He was tall, had a good voice, and, most of all, quite handsome.

  My, my. Elyne got a good eye for men.

  There was still a mountain of things to consider, but he seemed fine for now. First of all, he was not that handsome compared to my father or Assisi, but he was still good looking.

  “Well, he is a good looking guy.”


  “What, Ria, are your eyes okay?”


  “What’s wrong with you?”


  These bastards!

  I hit the twins with my knuckles and looked at the doctor again. Elyne went to the hospital every day, and eventually, she fell in love with the doctor.

  Now, I had some relief after seeing such a surprise.

  Anyway, to think that Elyne would fall for someone.

  Then again, she’s well past that age… I guessed it was unexpected since she had always been my maid since I was born. It’s like finding out that a childhood friend was getting married. With Elyne, it felt more like we grew up together rather than her looking after me. Oh, this didn’t feel very easy.

  “He is a handsome guy, but I don’t think he can fight well.”


  “He’s an imperial doctor. Of course, he can’t.”


  What did Graecito even want from the doctor?

  He didn’t have to use a sword, but…


  “What’s the matter, Ria?”


  Heehee. Upon hearing my laughter, Sanse ambled backward and frowned. I smiled and shook my head.

  “Nothing.”


  Wasn’t that such an interesting sight to behold?