Chapter 59

"Master? Can I really take Lady Yulia's place?"

Sati asked with a worried look.

"There shouldn't be any problem..."

I replied, but my conscience ached a little.

The plan I had devised was to make Sati a stand-in for Yulia.

Essentially, I would have Sati dress up as Yulia.

The girl named Yulia Octave resembled Sati.

That was my first impression when I met her.

Yulia has wavy golden hair, but otherwise, they look almost identical.

Their voices are similar, and their facial features are alike.

Sati is slightly thinner, but that's probably due to their different backgrounds.

Yulia has been well-nourished since childhood.

On the other hand, Sati is the child of a slave. She probably didn't get enough nutrition during her growth period.

However, that can be concealed with some padding in her chest.

I had Yulia's maid prepare a wig, and Sati put it on.

All that was left was to have her wear a frilly dress like a noble lady, and the fake Yulia Octave would be complete.

—A few minutes later, Sati emerged from Yulia's dressing room, looking every bit the noble lady.

I couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow," but she didn't seem entirely displeased.

"It feels like I'm a noble princess," she said with a shy smile.

Sati is originally a girl with pleasant features.

No, she is a delicate girl.

I had thought that with the right clothing and makeup, she could transform, but I hadn't expected her to look this good.

"This should pass for a noble lady," I thought to myself.

Indeed, sighs of admiration could be heard from Yulia's maids.

"Indeed, I thought they looked similar from the start, but this is beyond my expectations. From a distance, it would be impossible to tell the difference from Lady Yulia," the butler, Hans, also gave his seal of approval.

I felt relieved by his words but also a sense of guilt.

Of course, I intend to protect her with all my might and have no intention of putting her in danger, but having Sati act as Yulia and board the ship still makes me uneasy.

(I should have brought Lilith. Although, she doesn't look anything like Yulia...)

As I was pondering this, Sati spoke up bravely.

"Is this a task that only I can do?" she asked.

I nodded.

It would be difficult to use Yulia as a decoy in front of Hans and Etruria.

Moreover, we didn't have the time to find a girl who looked like Yulia, and if we spent too much time on it, the pirates might get wind of our plan.

After all, Redbeard Carossa is a man who has been ravaging these waters for years, outsmarting the capable Etruria.

His network of information shouldn't be underestimated.

"Then, this Sati is willing to serve Lord Ike. Sati was picked up by Lord Ike. I don't mind what happens to me now."

I sighed, "Here we go again. You don't need to feel indebted. I haven't done much for you. If anything, I've been the one benefiting. Your cooking is excellent, and the tea you make is delicious."

It was the truth.

I would even like to double her salary.

"If I hadn't met Lord Ike, Sati would have been left to wander the streets. I don't want to forget that kindness."

"But, if I hadn't conquered Arsenum, you would have been left to wander the streets."

"But even if you hadn't conquered Arsenum, it would have eventually fallen to the Demon King's army. And even if Arsenum had been safe and the previous lord still alive, Sati would have had a lonely life."

Sati paused and then said with a smile,

"Although I've only been Lord Ike's maid for a few months, I've been happier in those months than in all my previous life. Please, let Sati help you."

Sati pleaded.

Her words seemed genuine.

No, this girl has never even thought of lying.

She genuinely wants to be of help to me.

It would be unmanly to ignore her feelings.

"Alright, I'll rely on Sati this time."

Upon hearing these words, Sati's face lit up like a flower blooming.

"This is the first time I can be of help with something other than personal care."

Sati said happily, but then added, "But, I have one concern."

I tried to reassure her.

"Sati, you have nothing to worry about. Even without the Robe of the Undying King, I can handle the pirates."

However, her concern was different.

"I have complete trust in Lord Ike's strength."

She declared and then continued,

"—But, this is my first time on a ship. That's what worries me."

I see, that is indeed a concern for me as well.

I have vague memories of being on a ship from my past life, but I shouldn't compare this world's sailboat to a large ship from my previous life.

Perhaps we should focus on seasickness prevention before pirate countermeasures.

With that thought in mind, we headed to the port of Zenobia where the sailboat was.