After receiving a request for help from a backstabbing boy who was anxious about his destination rather than an unexpected attack ......, it took some time, but Diana reached Shayla's room safely.

She had expected the place to be crowded, but surprisingly, the surroundings were deserted. I wondered if she was in the Red Rose.　But when I knocked on the door, I heard Rita's voice inside saying, "Yes.

"Rita, it's me.
"Dear Diana. You're late.

Rita quickly opened the door for me. When I stepped into the room, which was smaller than Deanna's room, there were only the maidservants of the Red Rose Room and two of Shayla's friend's concubines. But even so, the room seemed a little cramped with so many people gathered.

"Thank you, Yuri. Where is Master Shayla?
Rita made tea for her and ...... she settled down and went to sleep a while ago.
......Are you still distraught?

Deanna doesn't know yet what he did to her. It's a situation that may require the king to be banned from traveling for some time.

No, you said that you were mainly worried about the Red Rose ....... He didn't seem to be particularly concerned about what he had done.
He didn't seem to be particularly concerned about what he had done. ...... What about it? I asked him what had happened to him, but...

It was Shayla's friend who spoke up modestly. Deanna turned around.

Sheila's friend said modestly, "Can you tell me about it?
"Yes, yes!

The only murmurings of ...... were inwardly, "Don't be so hard on yourself. You'll be able to find a lot more than just the usual ladies who talk to the Red Rose.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. But...

You are the daughter of a family that is too dirty to be listed in the nobility,......, but it can't be helped. As a special exception, I will allow you to join the Peony.
No, I don't need that kind of attention. I can't do anything that would cause trouble for the Red Rose.

With this, the Peony Faction suddenly became very angry.

The peony group cursed the ...... Red Rose with so much foul language that Shayla got angry and said something back, and that's how it happened. ......
...... Shayla-sama, you seem to like Diana-sama quite a bit.
...... I wonder why.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.
When Diana was silent, Yuri said.

I checked her over when I helped her get dressed. There were no noticeable scratches. Shayla herself said that she was only pushed down and tea was poured on her.
Does the burn look okay?
The tea was cold. The tea was cold, so there was no problem.

Yuri's work is excellent. She's the best at what she does. She knows what her master wants, and she does it well.

Yes. I was a little nervous when I saw her surrounded, but... You're sure there's nothing wrong with Master Shayla?
She looks fine to me.
Then ...... any more of us will be a distraction from Shayla's rest.

Deanna smiled at Shayla's two friends.

"I'm sorry, but would you two like to stay with Shayla in case she wakes up?
"Of course.
We'll leave you to it.

The two ladies bowed politely to me. After smiling and bailing, Diana left Shayla's room with her own handmaiden.





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"Master Diana.

As soon as she returned to her room, Diana was approached by Yuri.

"I have something to say, if I may be so bold.
"Oh, what is it?
I'd like to ask you not to go off on your own again, even for a short while.

I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but I think it's a good idea. There are six maidservants assigned to the Red Rose Room, aside from Yuri, and of those six, Lurie is the one whose work is particularly thorough, but the other five are also excellent enough as maidservants. Yuri is the one they turn to for direction at all times. How could they not trust her?

But it was a little surprising to hear her say such a thing.

...... Are you asking me to consider my position?
"Of course, sir. If the Red Rose were to happen now, you know what would happen to the palace, the royal palace, and even this country,.......
"...... Well, may I have a word?

I'm not sure what to make of that. No way, she asked, with a ...... look on her face.

I'm not sure if you're aware that Diana is working to stabilize the palace...
It would be strange if you didn't. I'm sure you'll agree. I'm sure you'll be able to figure out how to get the best out of it. ...... With all due respect, at first I thought you were a terrible person.



The maids nodded in agreement to Yuri's words. It seems that the maidservants of the Red Rose were all out of their league.

As I said to Lurie, they usually don't notice ......?
But when you think about it, Yuri and everyone else did a great job of not being as frightened as they should have been.
...... I, and all of the maids assigned to this room, have nowhere to go if we are kicked out of the palace.

I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's a fan of your work. After a while, Diana asked back.

I don't know.　I've heard that the first requirement for working at the palace is that you have to have a solid identity. ...... I've also heard that it's difficult if you don't have a home to go back to.
Yes, that is usually the case. So, we are really a rare exception to the rule in this room.

Yuri continued quietly.

In my case, my parents fell ill and died soon after I was brought up to the palace as an apprentice maid. My grandparents took over as my guardians until a few years ago, when they also died,......, leaving me with no family home.
"Well, ...... that's not true.
The others, despite their different circumstances, have no other way to live but to bury their bones in the palace.

So ......, Yuri smiles sarcastically. It's rare for her to have an expressionless face at all times.

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...... That's an absurd appointment.
It seems to have worked out well for us, though.

In the event that you've got a lot of time and energy, you'll be able to make the most of it. I'm sure you can understand why.

It is also true for us. I'm not sure what to make of it, but I think it's a good idea. She is always calm and never shouts. Her demeanor does not change depending on her emotions. It seems that everyone secretly thought that Deanna-sama is not the person that people say she is.
I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who's been praising you.
I was serious.
Yes, me too.

Of course, I meant it sincerely, the maids nodded. It was a bolt from the blue for Deanna, who was used to being misunderstood and self-consciously cared for.

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However, it was only today that I learned that everyone thought that Diana was the one they wanted to serve with all their hearts.

Yuri looked around at the maids.

When I saw how Diana was trying to help Shayla Callerd, my expectations were confirmed. I asked everyone, and they all agreed.
"That's very nice of you, to be honest. But are you sure you're okay with serving as the first in line to a side house that won't be favored by His Majesty?

It's very easy and helpful to not have to make up your mind to the maidservants who are always by your side. Yuri, on the other hand, has the rank of deputy chief maid of honor. It was incredibly reassuring to have him on our side.
But isn't that too much of an advantage for Diana? It is unlikely that Diana will ever be favored by the king in the palace. In a court where the actual position of the lord determines the career of the maidservants, Diana has nothing to offer them.

Yuri and the others nodded easily at Diana's question.

If it were any other person, they would be hoping for status, honors, and glory, but for those of us who have nowhere else to go but the royal palace, we have nothing to offer. Instead, we want to serve the Lord whom we love with all our hearts and fulfill our duties.
I'm sorry, but ...... I'm very glad that you want to serve me. I've always been misunderstood.
...... The outside world seems to be quite blind to people.
I think it's more likely that you've been trained by the royal court to be more discerning.
I'm sure you'll be able to find out the truth about the Cresta family if you don't take a backwater approach.

...... It is true that even in the Crester house, many of the servants who find out the truth are desperate from the bottom of their hearts, saying, "If I miss this, there will be no next time! I'm sure you've heard of it. If you're not sure what to do, you can always ask for help from a friend. This is a very appropriate way to describe a backwater situation.

"...... Rita, did someone say that?
"Yes," sobbed the retainer. "Yes," the head of the household said sadly, "Is there no one who will see the truth about the Master without being a backwater? Isn't there anyone who can see the truth about your husband without being a backwater?
I think that's a very good point. ...... I'm sorry to say, but there are many kinds of maidservants in the royal court. I'm not sure what to make of it, but I think it's a good idea. It would be impossible for such a person to see through Diana.
"...... What's with you, you useless thing?
But the Peony-sama seems to be more receptive to such maidservants.

I'm sure you'll be able to understand why the lady is so fond of you.

I wonder who's doing the work of a maidservant at ......?
There are three times as many maids in the Peony Room as in the Red Rose. There are three times as many maids in the Peony Room as in the Red Rose, and some of them do the hard work without being noticed.
"Three times as many as us?　You don't need that many!
When there were not enough people, they added more and more. I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's had to deal with this. ...... Come to think of it, the maids at Shayla's place don't seem to be of very good quality either.

I'm not sure if this is a good idea, but it's a good idea.

I did not follow Master Shayla or wait in her room. Even when Shayla left, you didn't even show up. I'm sure she's slacking off somewhere.
...... I didn't investigate the quality of the maidservants, as I should have. If Shayla's maidservants are a problem, we need to do something about it.


"If necessary, we can organize the maids of honor who need attention.

The maids nodded in agreement to Yuri's suggestion. Ruly is smiling at her friends. Apparently, she had half-expected this development.

--Too reliable. This is what Diana and Rita thought of the maids who revealed their true nature.