Chapter 13

Despite everything, thanks to these three, I came to be recognized as a maid in this mansion and now I can eat three meals a day in the servants' dining room.

Moreover, despite being the dining room for the lower servants, it’s incredibly luxurious.

Basically, I can take and eat as much as I like, and there’s a wide variety of dishes, all of which taste great.

I think I might be living more luxuriously than some nobles.

Because of this, I ended up feeling like, "Hooray for being left alone!" without having to fight in any troublesome conflicts.

Well, it’s a bit different from the decadent life I had envisioned, but no problem.

After all, no one notices.

I help with the laundry a little, and occasionally with cleaning when I’m bored, and I’m living a rather enjoyable life in a sense.

I don’t like the obligatory work that comes my way, but doing it as a way to change my mood is the best.

I didn’t realize it before, but work can actually be quite fun.

Of course, I hope you can forgive me for being a bit irresponsible.

After all, I’m not getting paid.

"By the way, are you all on the lady’s side?"

"I’m not really on the lady’s side, but I don’t like Lady Miriam."

"That’s true. I do hope she does well! That’s why I’m staying here!"

"Lil, you could get married if you wanted to. By the way, I’m on the lady’s side! After all, we’re close in age, and I might even become a lady’s maid!"

These three, who dislike Lady Miriam, the head maid.

It’s not so much that they dislike Lady Miriam, but rather her daughter, Elise, whom they dislike, which has led to their dislike of Lady Miriam.

When I heard the reason, it made sense.

These three are young ladies from families with a high level of education, all of whom graduated with excellent grades from proper training schools and started working as maids in this mansion.

However, because they were very attractive, they caught the eye of Viscountess Elise, whom they had never met but who apparently is very arrogant and has a high sense of self-worth. She apparently explodes with anger if a servant is even a little better than her in any way.

As a result, they were unjustly condemned and are now working as maids.

Indeed, they are too well-groomed to be ordinary maids, and they come across as very intellectual when you talk to them.

Moreover, they can read and write, which ordinary maids can’t.

So when I found out that these three could read and write, I was impressed. "No wonder this is a duke’s household. Even the maids receive a decent education."

But it turned out to be different.

For these highly educated ladies, working as a maid is a complete form of harassment. Of course, they could quit if they wanted to, but if they did, they would never be able to work in this field again.

In principle, a letter of recommendation is required when working in a noble’s household. For a first job, it comes from a relative or a school, and for a second job, it comes from the previous place of employment.

And the person who writes that letter is the one in charge of the household. In a large household like the Lindbergh Duke’s, the head wife rarely writes it herself, but Lady Miriam, who wants to control the household, apparently writes it herself.

They could also appeal to the training school they graduated from, but fortunately or unfortunately, the Lindbergh Duke’s household provides substantial financial support to such schools.

They don’t want to anger them unnecessarily.

In other words, even if they appeal, it will be ignored.

However, despite being demoted to maids, these three are not overly pessimistic.

This is because they have a proper contract.

The hiring and personnel management is under Lady Miriam, who is in charge of the household, but the actual employer is the Duke’s household, and the contract is with the Duke’s household.

The details of the salary are the husband’s job, but in most cases, it is handled by the chief butler.

The contract specifies a minimum wage.

Regardless of the job, this minimum wage is guaranteed.

Moreover, they are contracted as maids, so their salary is much higher than that of a lower servant.

Furthermore, they say that even though they are working as maids, everyone is sympathetic, so it’s quite enjoyable.

The maid union can be quite rewarding if you are liked, but if not, you can be treated quite badly.

To be liked, everyone is constantly on edge, deceiving each other, and the chain of tattling never stops.

When I heard this, I thought, "Scary!"

Women can be very cruel at times, and it’s like a real battlefield!

I was impressed that the household still functions, even with such a toxic environment, but apparently, even those with bad personalities are graduates of elite schools or experienced maids, so they do their jobs properly despite the hostility.

In fact, slacking off makes you a target for tattling, so in a way, keeping an eye on each other is good for the work.

By the way, the salary is renewed annually, but since nothing is said, it seems to be renewed automatically.

Lil, the oldest, has been a maid for five years, but she stays because her salary is higher than that of maids in other households.

She’s quite resilient, and I get along with her and find her company enjoyable.

Apparently, a list of people to get back at is steadily being compiled, which is quite impressive.

I’d like to see it sometime.

If possible, I’d like to get back at them together.

Especially the master who put me in this situation.

I’ll consult with you next time, so please give me a good plan, Miss.

In any case, it’s a bit different from my ideal, but for now, I’m living in peace.

Recently, I’ve started to think that a decadent life might not suit me.

I like moving my body, even if I say otherwise.

However, moderation is key in everything.

"Oh, right! Here, take this."

Reina said, taking out a cute wrapped pastry from her pocket.

I thought it must be quite expensive.

"Is it okay?"

"It’s fine, it’s fine. I got it as a gift, and I ate quite a bit. I also gave some to the others, so don’t hesitate to take it. We’re friends, right!"

I was moved by Reina’s cheerful smile.

Yes, Reina, whom I met here, is my very first friend.

I had no friends during my time as a viscountess, so I’m having the most fun and shining the brightest in my life right now.

Of course, in my life.

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