Chapter 5

"......Hmm......No, I do feel sorry for him, you know? I don't hear any gossip about the residents of the Ark family's territory.

He must have been a good manager.

Besides, I really think it's a pity that both of his parents passed away, don't you think?"

The director of the employment agency was a woman, which was rare in this male-dominated society. She was a sturdy woman in her 50s, with a strong sense of responsibility and a high professional consciousness.

Apparently, the previous director was a man who took advantage of women in need, engaging in quasi-sexual harassment and favoritism based on appearance, until a woman who was almost assaulted could no longer bear it and reported him to the vigilante group, leading to his arrest.

At first, the former director claimed that the woman was trying to get a job through seduction or that she had initiated the advances, but when the news of his arrest spread, other victims came forward, and he was fired and is now in jail.

I'm really glad it wasn't that perverted old man when I was looking for a job.

I felt relieved, but then—

"You were a viscount's daughter, weren't you?"

The director sighed as she read the letter of introduction.

As Jones had worried, the label of 'difficult to introduce former noble' seems to be hindering my job search. Our servants, being a select few, were indeed perceptive.

"However, I am not arrogant, and I can cook, sew, and clean as a hobby. I believe I can be an immediate asset as a maid."

I showed her a handkerchief I had embroidered and a pound cake I had made, and she reacted positively, saying, "It's delicious!"

"No, this place is meant to support people who work, and there are many jobs available.

I can see that you are a capable young lady, Sisilia.

But... most of the job openings are not suitable for former nobles."

"......Is that so......"

Even though I was from a poor viscount's family with only three servants, I am still a noble.

This is going to be a tougher battle than I thought.

I might have to sell my accessories—sorry, Father and Mother.

Just as I was feeling disheartened after completing the registration, there was a knock, and the door opened with a loud bang.

"Director! I can't take it anymore, I'm quitting that place!! Introduce me to another place... Oh, there's a customer. I'm sorry! I was just so angry... Director, I'll be at the reception.

I'm sorry for the trouble."

A red-haired woman in her mid-20s, clearly in a rage, came in and then hurriedly left.

"Ah, again... That mansion doesn't seem to last long..."

The director rubbed her temples. It seemed there was some trouble.

"Then, I'll come back another time. If you have any suitable positions, please let me know."

As I was about to stand up and say this, the director, who had widened her eyes, stood up with me.

"Sisilia, wait! I have a position to introduce! A valuable one that doesn't discriminate between former nobles and commoners! It's about a two-hour carriage ride away, but the pay is decent, and you get one day off a week!"

"......Director, I have a bad feeling about this..."

Isn't the job you're about to introduce the same place where the lady just said she quit in a rage? Is it?

"It's fine! The work isn't difficult, and they say you don't need much maid skill!"

...Jones, here it is. This is it, isn't it?

"No, I decline. I don't want to be a candidate for a mistress. I want to do proper work."

I replied with a worldly air.

I might seem naive, but I've changed a bit from yesterday to today! I've leveled up twice!

I'm no longer Sisilia, but Sisilia Revised!

The director, who had a blank look on her face at my words, seemed to understand and... burst into laughter.

"Ha ha ha, Sisilia, you're funny!

No, no, it's not about being a mistress or anything like that!

Besides, such offers are rare. In the past, they might have forced people who didn't want it, but that's not the case now. You don't have to worry."

"......Is that so?"

--Jones, I jumped to conclusions. I'm so embarrassed, my cheeks are burning.

The first day of Sisilia Revised, marked by a mistaken statement, had just begun.