CH 323

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A Request from the Mansion Residents “So, is everything alright concerning the contract?” “Yes.” After that, Ms. Claire and Sebastian talked about what would happen if we succeeded with growing the herbs. As it would require the use of land, they told me that there would need to be a more detailed contract. Of course, I did not need to sign anything right away, but they thought to tell me in advance, so I wouldn’t be confused about it later. “If you have any questions or requests about it, we would be happy to help you.” “I see. Thank you.” As the contract would mean having a butler, they told me to think about it carefully. After all, even if I couldn’t think of any questions now, they might come to me later, so I would confide in them when the time came. As for the butler, it would be like any other employment contract. Obviously, they didn’t have the same kind of strict employment rules that they had in Japan, and it was rather vague. But when I thought back on how I had worked in Japan, I promised that even if things went well and I had to hire people, I would not create that kind of cruel environment. I didn’t know if they had the same concept of black companies here, but the last thing I wanted was for people to be pushed to the brink, mentally and physically. And so I had to do my best as well. “In that case, the official contract will be signed once your test is finished.” “Yes, that is fine. Also…” “Is there something else?” “No, it’s not related to the contract. I was just wondering, shouldn’t Mr. Ekenhart be with us?” He was the landlord here. And he was the head of the family. Should we really be deciding such things without him? Though, I suppose that Ms. Claire was representing him. “In regards to that, everything is fine. After all, nothing had been officially settled yet. But even if it was, I already have my father’s permission.” Ms. Claire answered. Sebastian nodded next to her. So I suppose it really was fine. “I think father is leaving the matter to me, as part of my education. Since this is you, Mr. Takumi, the talks and negotiations should be quite simple…” As the daughter of the duke, she had to learn how to do such things. If it was me, she did not need to be nervous, and I was hardly going to make things difficult for her. While Sebastian had been doing most of the explaining…it was still important. When I was working at the company, I also had to follow my superior around and watch and listen. While it wasn’t exactly the same as this, I could see how it was Mr. Ekenhart’s attempt to give her some experience. In any case, if he was fine with this, then there was no problem. “Ah, that’s right. There is one other thing we have to ask you, Mr. Takumi.” “Hmm? What is it?” It was just as I was thinking about leaving the room, that Ms. Claire called to me. What could it be? “Well, that request is… Lady Claire, perhaps you don’t have to talk about that now.” “But it’s from the people of this house! I think it’s important to keep the servants satisfied.” “Indeed, but… I don’t know what Mr. Takumi will say.” “Then we will have to ask him.” “Uhh, what are you talking about?” Sebastian tried to stop Ms. Claire from saying whatever she was about to say. But Ms. Claire seemed intent on saying it. Apparently, Sebastian was doubtful if I would agree. But I couldn’t say anything until I knew what it was. Was it a difficult request? It had to do with the servants… Had I done something wrong? Or had Leo made a mess somewhere and I didn’t notice? Hmm… “It is a request from the servants, and me as well. It concerns Liza…” “Liza? Is there a problem with her?” Was it because she was a beastkin? But then again, Ms. Claire had given her permission for her to stay here. And I doubted she or the other servants had prejudiced views… But maybe there were some among them who didn’t like beastkin? “Oh, you needn’t look so worried, Mr. Takumi. We are all very happy that she is here.” “Lady Claire and His Grace have accepted her. So no one in this mansion will disagree with them.” “Ah, I see.” It must have shown on my face, as they quickly reassured me. I was relieved to hear it. So what was the request then? I let out a sigh and realized that I had been quite tense. It was no wonder they saw through me. “Well… Some of them would like to touch Liza’s tail or ears…” “What?” Ms. Claire said it a little awkwardly. They want to touch Liza’s tail or ears? Now that sounded absurd. “Well, you know how Leo and Sherry’s tails and ears move with their emotions? Some of the servants who saw it want to try to touch it now.” “I-I see…” Indeed, I had observed it myself. Ms. Claire, Ms. Lyra and Ms. Gelda were always staring at them. I had a feeling that Liza was starting to become quite popular within the house. Well, that was a good thing.

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