Just before dusk, returning to the mansion of Carlisle, from the estate where he delivered the Soul Eater vaccine.
　Stoned by flying magic, landed in the yard and walked towards the mansion.

　Suddenly, from some distance, a familiar voice came from a distance.

Yes, that's how you wipe the windows. That's how you wipe down the windows, otherwise it will leave a residue and ruin the brightness inside the house. And the view.

　It's Eliza's voice.

　Curious, you change directions and head toward where you hear the voice.
　Around the corner, I see three maids cleaning the window.

　One of them is Eliza, whom you heard in the voice, and the other two are Agnes and Lily.
　The two senior maids, Eliza and Agnes, seem to be teaching the newcomer, Lily, how to do her job.

Cleaning windows is an important job.

　Agnes said.

"Yes,
You still don't understand. Lily, go back inside the house and stand there.
"Yes ......?

　I'm not sure if I understand what's going on, but I still went inside the mansion as I was told.

　When I stood at the spot designated by Agnes, Eliza and Agnes outside picked up some soil from the ground and stuck it to the window glass.
　The sun's rays cast a shadow on Lily's face.

What if it's the master standing there?
"You're going to get in Alec's face,
"Yes, yes!

　It's a good thing that you're not going to have to worry about it.

　I don't really care about it, but from the maids' point of view, it's important.

　The two maids are in a hurry to wipe off the soil left behind by the two senior staff members.

"There's no need to rush.
Yes, I wouldn't blame you if you were in the middle of work, even if Alec were to pass by.

　No, I'm not angry about the shadows on my face to begin with.

As long as it's clean when it's done. What you can't do is just cut corners and get it over with.
So be slow, but be polite.
"Yes!

　Lily was serious and earnest when she answered.
　Eliza and Agnes looked at each other and smiled at each other.

When this is over, let's take a break.
Okay, let's take a break. I'll fix you a snack.

　With that, Eliza goes back inside the mansion.

　We have a policy that our maids take a break when they can.
　People aren't that strong and often things cannot be overcome by energy alone.

　Work is work and rest when you have to.
　That was a vague policy from your father's generation, and I made it clearer.
　That's what the maids are doing.

I'm glad to see that the new girl is doing well.

　Not wanting to disturb the maids' time, I quietly moved away, silencing their footsteps and their presence.

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　The night study.
　I was working on the paperwork, and Lily was assisting me.

　It's more of a hands-on learning experience.
　Alexander's domain is still slowly spreading.

　More and more noblemen who have sent their maids to join the alliance have practically joined it.
　With the scope of their duties expanding, they often delegate maids to maids, so we're training the newcomers to become part of the team.

　And so, after processing most of the paperwork.

　knock.

　And then there's a knock at the door.

"Who's there?
"It's me, Alec.
"Eliza?　Please.

　The door opened and a plainclothes Eliza came in.

"What's up?
I just came to say goodbye to my vacation. I'm leaving now to go back to the palace.
That's right.

　No wonder she's in civilian clothes and calls herself "Alec".
　Now she's no longer a maid in the house, she's back to being a lurking emperor.

So I would like to give you one word of advice, Alec.
It's horrible that His Majesty would come to you to say that.
"Huh?

　A surprised voice came from right beside me.
　It's our new maid, Lily, helping with chores.

　She looked at me and Eliza in turn with a very surprised look on her face.

Ko, Tei?
"Huh?　Eliza didn't tell you?　It looks like they were getting along great.
"I won't tell. I'm a maid when I'm a maid. I mean,



　Eliza chuckled, her lips twitched.

"Do I look like the kind of girl who usually says, 'Your Majesty, you must respect me, eh?
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

　Eliza is not that kind of woman.
　She doesn't use her authority any more than necessary, even when she's the emperor.

I see. So this is the first time for Lily.
What's this all about?
This is the Emperor, His Majesty Elisabeth I.
"I'm a burglar, though.
"Eeeeeeee!　You were the emperor?

　I'm not so sure about that honorific title: ......, maybe I'm just too aristocratic.

　The "sama" is the highest level of respect for the common people who don't know the subtleties of etiquette.

　Merchant, god, nobleman--the emperor.
　An emperor is their highest form of respect.

Oh, my God. I may have done some rudeness.
"Lily
"Yes, yes!

　Lily biked!　As if to stand taller, as if to say, "Kirtsuke! pose.

"When I'm dressed like that, I'm a maid. I'm Alec's maid. I'm not the emperor.
"Oh, really?
I think you know best how it feels to want to do that, don't you?
"Yes!　I totally understand!

　Lily is a fierce affirmation.
　It's Lily who barges in and asks you to let her serve you even if you don't want to pay her.
　I'm sure there's something in common.

　Incidentally, as well as paying Eliza's salary, not to mention Lily.
　It's a normal amount for a maid.

　Eliza looked really happy to receive it, which was impressive.

"So don't worry about what happened when I was a maid. We'll come back and you'll be like a normal person.
"Yes--oh, but
"But?

　Eliza's brow furrowed, but only for a moment.

"'Now' is a burglar emperor and a valued guest of my master.

　And straightened up again.

　When Eliza saw this, her eyebrows widened and she giggled.

That's good. The thought of switching between them. I like it. I'm going to be a good maid. I think so, don't you?
Yeah. . you're the kind of person I'd feel comfortable entrusting my work to.

　The praise from me and Eliza, which made Lily giggle happily.

A bargain. No, you're naturally surrounded by women like that. It's just the way it is.
It could be.

　It's an SSS-rated life.

I don't remember you being able to see the soul?
"Yes.

　I talk to Eliza about it.
　Emperor Eliza, she doesn't waste time talking out of turn, so she talks about most of it.

"She was born a commoner, now I wonder about her soul.
"...... Heh.

　Using the power of God, I saw Lily's soul.

　Surprisingly, even though she was born as a rural commoner, her soul has a B-grade.
　With this rank, one is usually born in a better place.

　A semi-aristocrat, a merchant, or a modest landowner.
　That's where a B-rank reincarnation would normally take place.

　Lily was born into a peasant family and yet she is a B-rank soul.
　That is to say that your ability, talent, and luck have an effect on your rebirth rank.

That's the way it is. That's the way it is, and that's the way the people who come to you are going to add to your life.
I hope so.
"So, one word of advice,

　Eliza back to a straight face.
　I remember now, too. It's a story I had to stop in the middle of because of Lily.

Oin's daughter, you had better send her back.
Mmm. ......

　It was Eliza's, pretty serious advice.