“But please don’t lose hope, Lord Luke.”

“Huh?”

“Oh, hm. Is it just me, or do you not seem all that discouraged?”

“Well, sulking won’t change anything,” I said.

“How wonderfully optimistic, even in a place like this! I’d expect nothing less from you, Lord Luke!”

“Are you certain about this, Myria? You could’ve been the head maid, you know.”

She’d been my personal maid, but she was highly capable and an essential member of the castle staff. There’d been absolutely no reason for her to come here with me.

“What do you mean, Lord Luke? When I became your personal maid, I swore an oath to serve by your side always, no matter what. That promise remains unchanged. I’ll follow you wherever you go, through fires or floods.”

“Myria...” I began. Knowing someone cared about me so much moved me. It felt like she’d really seen me for who I was, not my status or position.

(He he he... Are you wondering why? It’s because I’m a sucker for cute boys! Lord Luke, in all of his adorable glory, is exactly my type! He he he...)

I blinked.

Huh? Was that a chill that just ran down my spine?

Nah, I’m sure it’s just my ima