<Episode 6>
“My senses cannot improve all at once. Wouldn’t it naturally improve as I look at what Her Majesty the Empress chooses? I think you will only get angry if things continue like this. Anger is bad for your health. “You should take care of y
our precious body.”
The Empress was speechless as she met Paresa’s eyes, which seemed to show
serious concern for her health.
Anger that missed the right time to vent has lost its way. She touched her forehead tiredly and then narrowed her eyes.
“Do you really not know anything about me? “Have you not heard about me in social circles?”
It was surprising that he treated her like this, as she was known for being vicious, but I was wondering what he could trust and why he would go out like that.
Paresa did not know the former, but understood the latter.
‘It’s not that I don’t have any faith, but… … .’
You should have tried to please someone at some point. It’s usually difficult to do it for the first time.
It was her first time serving someone, but the empress’s greed was excessive
if she even asked for good sense. Aren’t these personnel recruited in a hurry without any special training?
Before Paresa could even open her mouth, her accusations continued.
“Well, now I understand your intentions. “Aren’t you going to waste the empress’s palace budget by working so carelessly?”
‘I want to eat my paycheck every day.’
A prickly Paresa excused himself.
“It’s been a while since I came to Seoul from the countryside, so the rumors
are dark.”
Coming from the countryside was a perfect excuse. Paresa’s poor eyesight was also revealed through that.
The Empress laughed as if she were shocked.
“under! “You see all sorts of things now that you are my exclusive maid.”
His tone was full of venom.
Paresa thought the Empress had a picky eye, but in reality, Paresa’s choice wasn’t the worst.
Because her ability to see and learn was good, the things she chose gradually
improved.
But the problem is that the Empress is an impatient person who cannot find
even the slightest fault.
Forcing her to make choices that are not the best for her, as she is desperate
to get the answer, is like throwing more questions at her.
In contrast to the empress, who was as sharp as an awl, Paresa was as soft as
jelly.
“She must have other talents since she is old enough to occupy the position
of exclusive maid.”
Paresa, who answered indifferently, said it was a mistake.
Ah, this is an empire. And the imperial palace. The person she answered was
the Empress. She answered too comfortably.
I thought she would get angry, but instead the Empress laughed.
It’s as if you’re so shocked that you end up laughing.
“I have never seen a maid as fierce as you since I became empress.”
Paresa was hot.
When faced with such a harsh empress, the normal reaction for a maid who
had just arrived from the countryside would be to tremble.
If she were a noble lady, she would have shed tears.
However, Paresa has lived a very long time since she cried.
She read even touching books with an expressionless face.
“It’s very different and fun. He keeps talking back to me. No matter how ignorant you are, you are brave, but really… … “I guess you don’t know about me.”
There was doubt in the empress’s voice.
simplicity… … . It was an unfamiliar word. However, seeing as how he was betrayed by the merchants, he may be really naive.
‘You don’t have to be careful because you’re innocent.’
“Wouldn’t it be enough to just know that you are someone you need to serve?”
To be precise, all you have to do is receive money and work.
Wouldn’t it be better to not know something than to pretend to know something by researching various things about your employer?
Paresa was confident.
“But anyway, why don’t you ask and come back? “It seems like you don’t know much.”
The Empress twitched her lips as if she was amused. When she smiled brightly, like a flower, she was in full bloom.
“Anyway, you don’t seem to have any talent for this.”
As an empress, all she had to do was cut off the exclusive maid she didn’t like.
But so far, I’ve been able to get out on my own. If you cut it off, doesn’t it feel like you’re losing somehow?
But is it my nature to leave a maid like this alone?
Anguish appeared between the Empress’s eyebrows. Layoffs and we’ll see. The mind going back and forth between the two was clearly revealed.
Paresa, who is selective and quick-witted only in times like these, decided to
give her hope.
“It’s because it’s my first time, so I’m clumsy. If you learn, you will be able to
do better. “I’m not jealous, so don’t be too angry.”
Hope for progress.
“done! Stop talking! “You’re wasting my time!”
“I’m sorry.”
The Empress swept up her hair with a fierce look in her eyes.
Even the sight of her rich pink hair flowing and scattering was like a painting.
She nervously turned her back.
“Watch what I do and learn!”
In the end, somehow, things turned out as Paresa had intended.
Under the leadership of the Empress and her lower-ranking maids, it wasn’t long before the Empress was fully dressed from head to toe for the Marquis de Condor’s birthday ball.
Isn’t it okay if the results are good?
Unlike the Empress, who looked disapproving, Paresa was calm.
Even though the Empress was scolding her all the time, Paresa felt that the Empress was a bit… … No, I thought, she had a temper.
For a person of high status, a slightly picky personality is not a flaw. This was within the acceptable range.
This person Paresa knew in the past… … .
‘The temperament is not easy.’
It was rare for me to vent my anger towards Paresa, but I was picky and insisted on perfection.
Because he had great abilities and did not make mistakes himself, he could not understand the mistakes of others.
She, too, often showed that she was satisfied with Paresa.
‘You are the greatest treasure I have ever had.’
I didn’t want to imagine how she would feel when she found out that Paresa
was gone.
She will be furious, thinking that Paresa has thrown away both her duty and
her trust.
It was something that was never comfortable for Paresa, who was always at ease.
‘But I had to.’
This is something that cannot be undone anyway. Paresa decided not to think of her anymore.
It was a rare and unavoidable event for Paresa, who believed that she could do anything on her own.
I will bury my memories of her until one day we meet again.
At that time, we will never be able to return to the same relationship as before.
* * *
The first day went rather smoothly. There was a brief moment where I almost got cut, but no accident occurred.
“I’ll just leave now.”
It was time to get off work. Today is not a day of overtime work.
Paresa kept time like a knife. He was constantly conscious of the clock.
The empress’ sharp gaze touched me.
The words were stuck in my throat because I couldn’t work, so I had to guard
my work hours like a knife.
But the more I talk, the more I feel like my fever is exploding, so I somehow
end up keeping my mouth shut.
This was unbecoming of an empress known for her temper.
I was also annoyed that this arrogant maid’s words were not completely absurd.
Paresa interpreted her silence simply.
‘Didn’t you hear?’
“Okay then.”
With those words, Paresa made sure to say ‘I’m leaving work now’ and walked out the door. Her empress did not capture her.
At that moment, the chamberlain was coming to see the empress.
It is correct that the Empress’s schedule is coordinated through consultation
with her exclusive maid.
However, since today was Paresa’s first time, it was a problem that could not
be addressed yet, so he took care of everything.
“I’m leaving work now.”
I slightly bowed my head in greeting and passed by, when I heard the chamberlain’s voice.
“Tomorrow, Her Majesty the Empress is attending a ball, so you will have to
work late into the night.”
“Yes, I checked.”
The summary given by the chamberlain contained the most recent schedule.
No matter how new she may be, it is natural that after sending the Empress to the ball, the dedicated maid cannot relax and get off work.
The chamberlain nodded slowly. It occurred to me that his eyes looked a little different than before.
He continued his walk without saying a single word.
“Just like today.”
… … Does this mean that we are doing well?
Paresa became dazed.
For some reason, it didn’t seem to please the Empress, but in fact, I guess it
wasn’t that bad.
‘So is it successful?’
The chamberlain said it was okay, and he wasn’t fired.
Paresa, who had set the bar for success very low, felt good. Since this is her first time, she seems to have a talent for being a maid.
Of course, if the Empress had found out about this, she would have been seriously ill.
The walk back to the accommodation was as light as flying.
* * *
After returning to the hotel and changing clothes, Paresa came out to look around for a while.
She had a lot of stamina, so she walked around without stopping even when
she got to the island.
Because of that, I spent a lot of money.
Even after finishing the job as a maid, which is not that physically difficult, I
still have stamina.
As soon as she stepped outside the door, Paresa encountered a familiar face.
It was Marie Duncan who spoke to me yesterday. As soon as she saw Paresa,
she made a fuss and rushed at her.
“oh my god! Paresa, are you okay? “Today was very difficult!”
When I saw Marie’s face, squeezing my hand and comforting me, I became dazed.
