It was announced too quickly, as if we were making small talk........the shocking fact that Illness-san is a Count-level high-ranking demon race.
　While we were stunned and speechless, Lilia-san was the first to recover from her confusion and rushes over to Illness-san.

''I, Illness is a Count-class high-ranking demon race!　I mean, you've never said anything like that before...
He never asked me why.
Anyway, anyhow, if you're a countess why did you have to be a maid in the royal castle in the first place?

　It's true that I'm familiar with this world to some extent, so I understand that the existence of the county-level high-ranking demon tribe is one of only a handful of powerful people in the world.
　That's exactly what they are, an executive under the six kings, or even the lord of a single castle with its own power, but it's not so strange.

　However, I remember hearing that Illness-san had been a maid in the royal castle since Lilia-san was a child. What kind of history would lead to such a thing?

The earl doesn't necessarily have a high status. As you know, Miss, I'm not very good at standing out, so I'm more suited to working in a modest way.

What is it~?
I think I'm gonna have to ask the head maid...
I'm afraid not.

　Lilia, who has known Illness-san for a long time, nodded as if she agreed with Illness-san's words, and then cautiously suggested it.
　However, Illness-san brushed off the proposal.

''Ugh, then, at least give me a raise.......as well as your usual work ethic, but we can't call you, a Count-class high-ranking demon clan, the same pay as other common maids.......''
I don't need it - I'm getting paid enough to get by on my own.
The only thing that matters is the fact that you have a reputation to uphold. You are doing more than ten times as much work as the others, you are a Count-class high-ranking demon tribe, and you're going to work for a small salary.

　Hmm. This is probably a thing. Calling it a Count-class high-ranking demon race is a tactic, and Lilia-san probably wanted to increase Illness-san's salary for a long time.
　However, Irnes-san had refused to do so. Then, the status of the county-level high-ranking demon clan that was discovered this time.......I have a feeling that she sees this as an opportunity and is trying to get me to agree to the salary increase somehow.

''It's something I like doing - there's no need for it.
''Ugh ... jus, I'm not going to say ten times as much. At least double what you're doing now...
No, thank you.
...for a factor of one and a half.
If you can afford to give me a raise, please give the other kids a raise - they'll love it.

　It's a complete refusal.
　 ..........

...1.2 times....
Hey, Miss.
Ugh... yes.
I don't think I raised your daughter in a way that would force her to do anything.　You are in a position to stand above others, so you must be able to pull back where you should pull back - you must be able to respect the opinions of those below you.
Yes.

　

''I said~ I said that there was no need to raise the salary~. The young lady ~ so, do you ~ forcibly ~ give me the money?
I won't give it to you.

　Lilia-san looks like she really doesn't seem to be able to get her head around Illness-san, and she looks like a child who has been scolded by her parents.
　It's said that Illness-san has been Lilia-san's exclusive since she was a child, and maybe she's also in a position to be an educator.

It's a good thing that the young lady is such a gentle girl, she may think that she can benefit from me, but that's not really necessary. Money isn't all that's required in return. As long as the daughter is healthy and grows up to be a fine head of the family, I've been sufficiently rewarded. Anything more than this is simply too much.
...Illness.

　Isn't Mr. Illness really a saint or something?　It's really a lump of maternal love, I guess you could say.

If you want to do me a favor, then you must show me that you are the head of the family, supporting the Duke Albert family, young lady.
'Yes, sir!　I'll do my best!
But you can't force it. When you can rely on others, you rely on them and ask for help.
Yes!

　....Huh?　Which one of us was the head of the family?　Also, what were we talking about in the first place?
　Well, well, Lilia seems to be very motivated...so...is that okay?

　Dear Mom, Dad--Irnes-san is really not greedy, or rather, she is really amazing in the area of being able to say, as a matter of course, that if Lilia-san becomes worthy, she will be rewarded. What can I say - she's like the Holy Mother.