Chapter 40: The Maids of the Castle

I am sleepy.

Moving my half-asleep body, I walked down the corridor.

When I finally reach the door to the women's changing room, I stop to check my outfit.

Yes. There should be no disturbance in my clothes.

Looking out the side window, I see that the sun has almost set, and I can clearly see the bright red sky and the clouds tinted by the evening darkness.

I felt like thanking the Great Spirit one more time for bringing about today's events, and I said a prayer of thanks toward the setting sun, which I could only see the top of my head.

Minute? What are you doing?”

I heard a familiar voice from diagonally behind me, and I opened my eyes to look back.

It was one of my fellow maids.

No, I was just looking outside. Is your work finished, too, Lochalee?

Yes, I was doing the same work as usual.

Lochalee is a maid who works without a master.

I was hired at New Nellie Castle two years earlier than her, so although we are the same age, she is my junior her.

We are the closest of friends, partly because we are the same age and partly because we both come from commoners in the castle town.

I open the door to the locker room and enter with Lochary.

The locker room was quiet and no one seemed to have arrived yet.

We both breathe a sigh of relief. This is a place where only maids come in, so I can relax a little.

Lochary speaks to us in a casual voice.

The young master returned around noon, so Minit and the others must have been busy, right?

I guess so. The young master returned to New Nellie Castle.

Especially today, the day of the scheduled return, all the servants had to work from early in the morning.

The hard work paid off, though.

What's wrong? You look kind of very tired. …… Minute's favorite young master is back, you know? If you look like that, he won't call on you anymore, will he?”

“What ……? Oh, haha. Is that right ……?”

Sweat dripped down my face.

The reality is, you don't think you've been called just a few minutes ago?

Come on, come on, cheer up. You're the first one who called me, Minit. You should have more confidence.

The first woman called …….

The day before the young master stood up for the first time, I became a handmaiden.

After the deed was done, the head maid and Tesh-sama asked me to dig into the details, and I was so embarrassed that my face was on fire.

In the end, they decided that there was no problem with my sexual activity, and I was very relieved.

It would have been better if the conversation had ended there. But after the act, several servants were called in to clean up the room, so the fact that I had been hugged by Waka-sama spread very quickly.

I am now famous among the servants of the castle for being the first maid to be embraced by the young master.

I am happy that he asked me, but to be honest, I am quite embarrassed.

'I wish I could be hugged so gently by my boyfriend who would prepare me a nice dress too ……'

When Lochalee heard the rumor that I had become a handmaiden, she was eager to hear about it.

The most popular topic of conversation among servants, especially maids, at that time was “Who will be the first to become the young master's handmaid”.

I don't think anyone expected me to be the first. There are many maids who are much more beautiful than me.

On the day I had my first experience, I was a little excited and wanted someone to listen to what I had to say, so I told Lochary on my way back to the castle town after work.

I told Lochary that the young master had given me a dress like the ones worn by noblemen, and that I had done the deed.

I told him that the dress was not made for me.

She said, “What? That's a lie.

With a mischievous smile, Lochary continued.

I don't know why you think it's a coincidence that the dress fits me perfectly, and you even remembered Minit's name her and were so nice to me.

But you said it was a prototype.

I was embarrassed, young man. …… Wow! I'm sure she was embarrassed and pretended to be unaware of it. Maybe you'll get a call for the evening this time?”

I think Lochary is trying to cheer me up when she sees how tired she I am.

I'm not sure if she's really the young lady.

Maybe, really, the young lady prepared that wonderful dress for me and ……. No good, my face is starting to smile.

Lochary was getting all excited about her statement her, and I was trying my best not to show my loose face her.

'I can hear you all the way down the hallway, you guys.'

With a voice like that, the head maid entered the room.

Locally and I gasped in surprise.

The head maid stared at us and opened her mouth.

This is a changing room, but it is in New Nellie Castle. We must not make a fuss like the girls of the town.

Oh, this is a sermon. Lightning strikes.

Especially Lochalee. You are not to presume upon the young master's heart. Before you leave, come to my room. I think you need to straighten up your mindset as a servant.”

Yes.

Lochalee became quiet.

I was trying to cheer you up. I'm sorry, Lochalee.

And Minute. What are you dressed like?

What?

This was an unexpected word.

I thought I'd fixed the mess in my clothes, and there shouldn't be any wet spots.

I am not dressed for the occasion. You were in the young master's favor earlier. Did you not look in the mirror when you finished and got dressed?”

I'm not sure. Minute, were you having sex today too?

Lochary raised her voice and was thunderstruck by the head maid.

And the head maid didn't have to talk about it here.

'Um, I didn't look in the mirror, but……

'Next time, look. The scar on your neck will stand out and irritate you. You seem to be the young master's favorite, so no one will mess with you in this castle. But the castle town is different.

Oh, there's a kiss mark on Minute's neck. I didn't notice it because of the sunset.

I see.

I read about it in a novel that is popular among maids. It is said that when a man is kissed on the neck or chest, he leaves a red mark from the sucking.

In the novel, there was a scene in which the main character, a woman who wanted to monopolize the man she loved, would flaunt to other women that he was hers by sucking on his neck during the act and leaving a mark to mark him as hers.

She could not see her own neck her, but apparently a red mark was left on it.

I got marked by the young master ……? I feel very satisfied when I think about it.

I'm not laughing,” He said, “Cover it up with a cloth or something. You'll attract a bad man. Besides, your seniors who want to be favored by the young master will bear an unwanted grudge against you.

“Yes, yes.

The actual a lot more the better.

The actual “I'm not sure what to do with it.

I asked Lochary to show me where the redness was and he wrapped the cloth around my neck.

After waiting for me to finish the concealment process, the head maid opened her mouth.

'As for the allowance for being asked by the young master, I will give it to you as an addition to your salary, though it won't add up that much compared to the first time.

Last month's salary was very good.

I had scattered my purity by being embraced by the young master, so the money for that was also included.

However, I was not very happy because I felt as if I had gone to him for the money.

I didn't feel a sense of accomplishment like when I worked hard and got paid more.

If anything, I might have felt more like I didn't want to receive it.

You know, that……”

I can't accept that you won't accept it.”

The answer that was snapped back to me so perfectly captured exactly what I wanted to say that I felt as if I had been shot through with a thunderclap.

I don't know how I knew……. The head maid was amazing.

I understand your reluctance to accept the money.”

I nodded silently.

But what you should think about is the Lord, the young master. If you don't accept the money, others will think that you are a stingy person who keeps the maid as a handmaiden and doesn't pay her. Thing?

It is not good.

Then accept it. It is for the young master's sake.

I don't want the young master to be insulted because of me.

I don't want to be a burden to the young master.

I looked at the head maid and silently shook my head.

I have one piece of advice for you. If you are at a loss for what to do with the money you have received, buy good quality makeup and grooming products. Master will be pleased with you.

……Yes!

It was very useful advice.

I had been using the makeup tools my mother had given me without thinking much about it.

But the head maid was right. On my next vacation, I would go to the market to look for good tools.

Then maybe the young master will look at me more.

He might even give me a gentle hug again.

It was so sweet for me.