Chapter 8

"Hey... Is this what a personal maid is supposed to do?"

"Yes, of course. I am your personal maid (sister), after all. I will also check your meal menu. If left alone, you would only eat meat, right? Ah, don't leave the bell peppers uneaten. You won't grow properly if you don't eat them properly."

Arthur, who had tried to push away the bell peppers he disliked, was scolded.

"Ugh... I understand..."

This was something that would have been impossible in the past. There was no one who would scold Arthur like this, and even if there were, they would have been banished from the castle by his entourage the next day, unknown to him...

However, the Arthur in front of him seemed happy despite being scolded.

Moreover, her attentiveness was not limited to meals. It ranged from helping him change clothes to scolding him when he tried to skip his bath. Because of this, Arthur's image within the castle was gradually changing.

"Hmm, maybe Arthur-sama is quite approachable after all..."

After finishing lunch, Arthur, with his 'Good Deeds Notebook' in hand, was pondering in the courtyard, basking in the sunlight. Kei, while brewing a relaxing cup of tea, asked him.

"What's wrong, Arthur-sama? If you have any worries, please feel free to share them."

"That's right... I have a question. Is it okay if I ask you right away?"

"Hehe, of course, I am your personal maid."

"Thank you... Well, I want to help someone in trouble. What should I do?"

Kei, smiling happily at being relied upon, decided to lend her wisdom to Arthur, who wanted to accumulate good deeds points.

Without revealing the 'Good Deeds Notebook,' he told her that he wanted to do something that would earn people's gratitude.

"Arthur-sama... That's wonderful!! It's what they call noblesse oblige. I'm so happy as your personal maid (sister) that you've grown up so well."

"Ah, thank you..."

Although he thought he hadn't been raised by Kei, Arthur didn't feel bad about being praised and remained silent. He had become a bit more perceptive of the atmosphere.

"Yesterday, I asked everyone if they had any troubles, but they all said they didn't... It's great that no one is in trouble, but I want to do something for someone."

"Oh, I remember, my colleagues told me to be careful because Arthur-sama is doing something unusual... Is that what you meant?"

Kei frowned slightly, as if something was familiar. Unaware of this, Arthur proudly told her,

"So, today, I plan to ask the nobles and servants if they have any troubles. Will you come with me, Kei?"

"Arthur-sama, I don't recommend that. The servants won't admit to having any troubles, and the same goes for the nobles. Moreover, in the worst case, your kindness might be taken advantage of."

"Huh? Why?"

Kei struggled to explain to Arthur, who genuinely didn't understand. It was common for servants to be swayed by the whims of nobles, sometimes losing their jobs or even being executed. Therefore, except for personal maids and servants of noble birth, they generally avoided getting involved with nobles more than necessary.

This was a side effect of the vast difference in status between nobles and commoners, and it was an unspoken rule that other nobles understood. However, the naive Arthur had no way of knowing this.

But Kei didn't want to waste Arthur's kindness. So, she decided to try explaining in a way he could understand.

"Right... Arthur-sama is a royal and a user of healing magic, a special position. Therefore, people don't know you well and don't interact with you much. If a stranger suddenly does something kind or gives you something, wouldn't you wonder why? It's the same here. People will be wary, thinking they need to do something in return."

"I see...? But I receive gems and specialty products from nobles I don't know well."

"That's true... You're amazing..."

Kei's persuasion was in vain. Arthur's and Kei's common sense were too different. However, as his personal maid (sister), she tried to make him understand.

"But, I don't understand why it's bad, but if you say it's not good, I'll try another method. Can you help me think of another way?"

This was a statement that would have been unbelievable to anyone who knew his previous life. He was now trying to understand other people's feelings, something he had never considered before.

"Arthur-sama..."

Feeling her heart warm at his serious expression, Kei felt a strong sense of trust in her. This made her happy.

"Alright. Let's learn together, Arthur-sama."

"Yes, thank you. I might say strange things, but please teach me."

"Of course. Please rely on me a lot."

Arthur and Kei looked at each other and smiled. Their interaction was endearing, and Kei's sisterly affection for Arthur grew.

"Right... I don't have any good ideas, but I know a place where there are many people in trouble."

"Really!!"

Arthur exclaimed happily, and Kei smiled in response.

"Yes. In such cases, let's go to 'Avalon.' Various information gathers there, so we're sure to find someone in trouble."

"That place..."

Arthur's face suddenly turned grim. It was understandable, as his nemesis was there...

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