Chapter 170

No, look, Mr. Yenika (3)

If I don’t smell the early morning air I don’t feel like I’ve started my day properly.

The early morning air when the sun had not yet risen was familiar to Belle Maia who had been living the same pattern for over a dozen years.

The chirping of sparrows permeates calmly through the rose garden of Ofilis Pavilion.

There was still a long time until morning but Belle Maia was already crossing the hallway of the first floor of the Ofilis Building dressed in all her complicated maid uniform.

The diligent senior maids had already opened all the windows in the hallway at dawn. It is very important to ventilate the hallway with clear morning air.

Occasionally I greet the maids who are cleaning in the morning sign the work attendance record of the maid on duty who stayed overnight and then go to inspect various food ingredients delivered to the Ofilis Hall restaurant.

The inspection itself was carried out under the leadership of senior maids but Belle Maia who was in charge of management needed to go around the site and check with her own eyes that the work was being done well.

Due to Ofilis’ policy of strict inspection of food ingredients approximately 15% of the groceries that come in from Elte Store every day are rejected on site.

Vegetables that have died during the distribution process or livestock products that are not fresh are not paid at their full price.

It may be considered unreasonable from the perspective of the supply company but since the orders placed by Ofilis Hall were all of the highest quality food ingredients and the scale of the orders was enormous they did not express any complaints.

The profits generated by large clients such as Ofilis are so enormous that discarding such items during the inspection process is nothing but new blood.

However just because the food ingredients do not pass the inspection does not mean that they will be recalled by the company.

If you have to bring it back to Alldeck anyway the freshness will be greatly damaged and it will only cost more to transport it back and forth. Since a subject that requires a lot of effort will not leave much behind it is a better decision in terms of opportunity cost to do other work at that time.

In other words food ingredients that fail the inspection are immediately discarded on site. Usually it is distributed to logistics workers or maids on site take some with them.

Bel Maia also found that among these waste products things like dairy products and spices... I was planning to take some food ingredients that would be difficult to obtain without obtaining them through logistics distribution and distribute them to Ed’s camp.

Since this is a product that will be discarded anyway it is not a particular crime.

“Here is the check sheet maid blind. however... that is... ”

In any case the inspection slip ultimately requires the maid’s approval.

The only difference is whether the senior maid comes directly to the head maid with documents or whether Belle Maia goes to the site directly.

Bell who received the check tilted his head for a moment when he looked at the table with the unit prices of various food ingredients written on it.

“The prices of food ingredients have risen a lot. Compared to before vacation... “It’s definitely a burden.”

“I checked the production and distribution of crops and there were no major issues... ”

The senior maid lowered her head in an attitude of apology.

Bell rested his chin and looked at each item on the price list for a moment. It was definitely an unnatural rise.

“Let me explain that.”

There was a boy who came to the scene as a practical person at Elte Trading Company. His name was Dune.

He was a boy who wore a beret and had a cool and quick-looking appearance.

“The overall price of logistics distribution from Old Deck to Aken Island has risen. In fact the prices of not only food materials but also school supplies and magic supplies especially magic engineering supplies have risen vertically. As a result other logistics items were also affected and rose. “It was a decision that we had no choice but to take at least this much as it would leave a lasting mark.”

“Is this matter approved by Acting Chairman Lortel?”

“Of course~.”

Belle Maia looked at the innocent-looking boy and was worried for a moment.

In any case political decisions are made by reporting documents not people.

The unit price table presented by Elte Trading Company showed a consistent upward trend applied to all items.

All right.

Bell nodded and signed the check.

*― Percussion percussion percussion percussion!

When Belmaia arrived at Ed’s camp a sound like a tree being struck periodically was heard.

From the sound coming from the riverside it was clear that it was Ed chopping firewood.

My physical condition hasn’t really improved yet but I’ve already started working.

Belle adjusted the wooden basket filled with miscellaneous food ingredients and entered the camp.

A still-heated bonfire was burning and next to it was a familiar-shaped luggage bag.

The wooden luggage bag made from birch trees from the Pulan region is from Jenica Palover. Judging by the staff lying next to it it looks like Yenica Palover returned last night.

Summer vacation is coming to an end and it is time to prepare for the start of the next semester so it is not strange to go back to school.

hmm.

Belle took a short breath and looked at the hut on the Yenica side.

Before I try to dissuade Ed I think I should at least put a face stamp on Yenika. I placed the basket containing the ingredients on Ed’s workbench and went over to Yenika’s cabin and knocked a couple of times.

– smart.

– Sigh.

When I knocked on the door it opened naturally with just that force.

When Belle tilted her head and looked inside she saw Yenika buried in the bed like a corpse covering her head with a pillow as a helmet.

“Lady Yenika... ?”

“Ah Bell... ! It’s Belle... ! “You were surprised when you thought Ed came in!”

“Oh sorry... ”

“Oh no... It’s not something Bell should be sorry about... ”

Bell was embarrassed but didn’t show it. As always he succeeded in responding calmly and quietly.

“You have returned to school. Where does it hurt? Your complexion is a bit... You’re not feeling well... ”

“Oh uh... “Well I had a bit of trouble sleeping.”

“It could be because I haven’t changed my bed in a long time. “You look very tired.”

“Yeah no... What... “I keep having a lot of random thoughts.”

“You mean random thoughts...? ?”

“Yeah that’s just a really random thought! “It’s literally just random thoughts that aren’t that great and you don’t really need to be curious about!”

Yenika held the pillow tightly and sat with her upper body raised.

“Oh seeing Belle’s face after such a long time makes me feel like I’m back in Sylvania! How are you?”

“Aren’t you really unwell? “If you are sick I can give you some medicine.”

“Oh no it really doesn’t hurt! I had a fever all night but it wasn’t from pain it was just... “It’s a fever for another reason!”

“No I have a fever but I’m not sick. You shouldn’t judge such things hastily. Miss Yenica.”

“Oh no I can tell! It’s not a fever that comes from pain! It’s my body! “I know better!”

Why does a person’s body heat up when he or she is not sick?

Bell didn’t understand that so he hesitated for a moment but then another possibility came to mind.

Bell who is quick-witted quickly figured out that Yenika’s behavior was unusual.

However since it is still a possibility that cannot be guessed I just tried my luck.

“It looks like Master Ed has been chopping firewood since early morning. “If you start working before your health has fully recovered it may have negative effects.”

“Yeah... ?”

yes. So from the perspective of a caregiver I would like to dissuade you... Would you like to go talk with me?”

From Yenika’s perspective she lives in the same camp and is not the type of person who dislikes Ed... This is a suggestion that requires no shaking of the head.

“Oh no... I kinda... ”

However Yenika was out of breath as she hugged the pillow tightly. Here Belmaia was certain.

Something happened last night.

It was clear from the sight of Yenika’s luggage rolling around outside that she hadn’t properly packed it and her strange-looking attitude.

What kind of conversation did Yenika and Ed have when they reunited after a long time and looked at each other over a bonfire? It is completely a realm of imagination.

It may be private and a secret that deserves to be protected but... Bel Maia is also human... !

No matter how professional a maid is she cannot completely control her curiosity... !

Moreover this is Ed’s camp not the Ofilis building and it is an environment where one can feel a little free from the heavy position of head maid... !

Belle Maia’s strong principle of always acting like a professional is also showing subtle cracks.

Actually Bell deserves it. Considering her dedication this level of curiosity may not be such a big sin.

I pictured the view of the camp in my head and then spoke.

“To expand the cabin a little more. That’s one of my goals for next semester.”

Mastery of high-level magic in the field of magic.

In the survival field a massive expansion of cabins.

So we decided on a policy.

In addition there are a lot of things to do such as making special bows making new low-level spirit contracts creating additional legendary magic engineering supplies and training in star magic... The biggest policy had to be made clear.

In particular it is very inconvenient to have to visit the soul library one by one every time I train in magic engineering.

Going in and of itself is hard work but it becomes a problem when it rains or snows or other schedules get mixed up.

If you want to make time to practice magic engineering you need to set up a personal workshop at the camp.

However building a new cabin has lower heating efficiency and requires more effort to maintain.

That’s why I thought it would be better to start construction to raise the cabin to the second floor.

“I would like to increase the number of rooms and take out the second floor to use it as a studio and study.”

“... “Then you will need a lot of materials and manpower.”

“We should collaborate with Yenika and get some help from the spirits and also discuss with Elte Company regarding construction manpower and materials. “As it is a financial issue we need to make a careful decision.”

“Are you able to bear the financial burden?”

“When I became the top student in my grade the burden of tuition completely disappeared. “I plan to invest the extra money into the camp.”

Belle made a strange expression.

I was sitting on a flat rock and just looking at Belle’s face in confusion.

“I thought surprisingly that you didn’t go into the dormitory. “Life will be more comfortable there.”

“This is my home now.”

This is a camp that was built after rolling and rolling and enduring through the most difficult times.

Even when I was most tired tired and in need of rest I ended up returning to this camp.

“Anyway there’s no need to help with even the most basic things anymore. “I have recovered enough to be able to do basic things myself such as cleaning or making firewood.”

“That is fortunate but I also have to come to the camp regularly anyway. “Don’t worry too much about it.”

okay? why?

I realized it after saying it but it was a mistake.

Belle took out an antique key hanging from her belt and showed it to her.

“I was already planning to do another deep cleaning of the villa today. that... ”

Belle’s expression looks strangely complex.

“Lady Lortel will be returning to school tomorrow.”

*Yenika stayed in the cabin until after lunch and did not come out.

Occasionally I could hear sounds like tapping on the wall of the cabin or swinging the bed pillow... I tried my best to pretend not to know.

First of all I think I need to sit still and take some time. It was clear that thrusting it in the face first would only backfire.

[It’s been a long time since I felt this satisfied]

Merilda’s complexion had improved as if she had taken a large dose of highly nutritious medicine and her collar was fluttering.

“... “For now keep your promise.”

[ of course. Woohoo woohoo. ]

A little after lunch we lit the bonfire again. This was to prevent wild animals from approaching unnecessarily and to boil some drinking water in advance.

At the same time I thought about preparing lunch together but Belle who was cleaning Lortel’s villa came out and stopped me and started cutting the ingredients herself.

In the end I just sat in a corner of the camp again and exchanged trivial stories with Merilda.

[The spirit’s remains cannot be accessed at any time. I’ll let you know when the time comes. ]

“... “You just say that and move on?”

[You don’t trust me? That’s a bit of a disappointment. ]

Merilda clucked playfully opened her sinister eyes then closed them gently and felt the wind.

[It’s not time yet. It’s when the wind blows stronger. ]

“... ”

[You probably won’t regret your choice. I guarantee it. ]

Merilda said that and quietly closed her mouth as she felt the breeze blowing through the camp.

Late summer is a good time to be outside camp. This is because the scorching heat also dampens the grass.

If you are between the high bright sky that is unique to summer and the scenery of a forest full of vitality... I can’t even feel the sweltering heat.

Rather I can feel the scent of fall little by little through the slightly blowing wind.

The second semester of my third year at Sylvania as Ed Rosstaylor. Will I be able to take a break this semester?

Since I’ve been running non-stop wouldn’t it be okay to take a break for a semester? There’s still a lot of work left to do but isn’t it worth taking a short break?

With that thought in mind I also closed my eyes for a moment as the wind blew. I hope you can rest well this semester.

So the vacation is coming to an end.

Tanya who is very busy taking care of family affairs Princess Fenia who is very nervous due to the competition for the imperial throne and Lucy who went to the imperial court on my behalf all have to think about returning to Aken Island soon.

How things will end at the Ross Taylor mansion... As I am recuperating on Aken Island I still don’t know.

I just hope that everyone uses their strengths well in their respective fields.

*That evening a letter from the imperial family arrived at the camp.

Naturally I thought it was a letter from Princess Fenia but surprisingly the sender was Princess Selaha.

― ‘Selaha Einir Cloel 1st Princess of the Glorious Cloel Empire’

The exterior of the letter filled with all kinds of rhetoric is luxurious just to look at. Not only was it surrounded by a lot of gold frames but it also had a seal symbolizing the Cloel Imperial Family drawn on it.

“... ”

Sitting by the campfire I opened the letter with a puzzled look on my face.

– ‘To Sir Ed Rosstaylor Addressee.’

― ‘The Chloël imperial family held an imperial meeting to decide on a policy for the treatment of the survivors and successors of the Rosstaylor family. However because the facts were not fully understood it was concluded that there was a need for the parties to appear.’

First of all the strangest thing is... The title for me has been upgraded to ‘Sir Ed Ross Taylor.’

First of all I got a strange feeling from here.

― ‘Sir Tanya Rosstaylor participated in the investigation on behalf of Sir Ed Rosstaylor but it has not yet been fully concluded... The policy regarding treatment has also been put on hold for the time being. However there is a need to send Ross Taylor’s talented people who occupy key positions back to their home countries. There will be quite a few people who cannot be reinstated in the process.’

― ‘Now that it has been concluded Sir Lucy Merill who attended the meeting as Sir Ed Rosstaylor’s representative wishes to return to Aken Island as soon as possible.’

― ‘At the imperial meeting there was a minor disturbance by Lord Lucy but considering her contribution in the Ross Taylor disaster it was decided to acquit her. However even after that he sat in the imperial palace and occupied my private room for hours held down the palace cook and wandered around the top of the forbidden spire and the basement of the palace... There are so many problematic behaviors that it is impossible to write them all down in a letter.’

― ‘Because she is disobeying the order to return to the school there is no way to do anything right now so I hope that Sir Ed Rosstaylor will send a letter directly to urge her to return to the school.’

“... .”

“Who is this letter from Master Ed?”

“... Hmm..”

I understand well that the central meeting of the imperial family dealt with the issue of the Rosstaylor family.

Well it was obvious what was being discussed.

Supporters and opponents of the Ross-Taylor family were divided and fought fiercely over whether to maintain their authority or get rid of it.

In the process there would have been all kinds of arguments about whether I should be released protected or executed.

However it seems that Lucy did not sit still in the meeting room. Although it is expressed as an ‘act of unrest’... It seems like they made such a fuss that the great merit of sending Mebula back was ruined.

Not only that but there was such an uproar inside the imperial palace that even Princess Selaha bowed her head and sent a letter to me.

In short the content of the letter is long... To summarize the main points it was as follows.

Lucy Mayril.

Please take him back.

“What the hell is this guy... What are you doing in the imperial palace? .”

Although the letter was written in a formal and political tone it seemed as if Princess Selaha’s expression could be seen beyond it... .

I suddenly... I ended up feeling nostalgic... .