“I am sincerely very sorry… Your Highness…”

“It’s all right; it’s all right . ”

The maid followed behind me while quivering . She nervously apologised over and over, while I told her not to worry over and over with a helpless smile . I didn’t know if she kept following me and apologising because she was that frightened or what . Perhaps Mommy Vyvyan disturbed her .

Mom didn’t continue to punish her after I told Mom it was fine . Instead, she paid more attention to me, checking to see if I was hurt . I was still normal, albeit lacking mana . A blanket couldn’t squash me; I was fine . Mom didn’t say anything else, either . Afterwards, the maid stayed with us . I, myself, didn’t know what she wanted…

“I-I am a new maid… I am not very skilled yet… This is my first day at work… and yet I made such a blunder… Your Highness… I honestly did not do it on purpose . ”

I sighed . I turned around to see the maid sobbing with her head down . She quickly grabbed onto the long dress maid uniform . Tears coursed down her face . I lifted her chin . I met with her teary eyes with sincere feelings . Her light-green eyes were the exact same as Luna’s . It was the first time I thought I saw Luna crying and almost kissed her . Her hair was short as Luna’s .  She must’ve had a gentle smile as Luna’s if she smiled, I reckoned . Sincerely, I stated, “I told you already that it wasn’t your fault, so I won’t punish you . I won’t let the head maid punish you or whatever, either . Just pretend it never happened . You don’t need to worry . ”

“R-Really…?” The maid fearfully raised her head . She maintained her tight grip on her dress . Still scared, she quietly said, “I once heard a rumour… that if this sort of thing happened with you, then I would have to… with you… I… I… I have somebody I love… So…”

“Listen…”

“Everybody says that . ”

I face palmed myself . I didn’t know who started that sort of false rumour, but I had to punish whoever said it . It was definitely a false rumour; it was one-hundred percent false . Yes, I had a mistress and wives, but I wouldn’t threaten somebody over something so trivial!

I waved my hand: “That’s a false rumour . Ignore it . I’m married . How could I threaten a maid into doing that? Moreover, my Mom is with me, so how could I do that? However, since you feel apologetic, just stay with me for a while . To be honest, you’re very similar to my original personal servant . I’m reminded of her when you’re with me . Just stay by my side to let me reminisce the past for a bit . ”

My request appeared to confuse the maid initiailly . A moment after, she lowered her head: “But… I have to leave at night… Your Highness… Is the person you mentioned… Miss Luna…? You only have one personal servant…”

I nodded: “That’s right . I was talking about Luna, my only personal servant . Can you occasionally come back tomorrow? Come look after me when you’re here . The head maid or whoever won’t be able to say anything if you’re with me, either . ”

The maid nodded as though she understood, yet not . She then wiped her tears and raised her head to look at me with her slightly red eyes . She mulled on her words before articulating herself: When will you return to Duargana?”

I shook my head in response: “I don’t know . ”

“I heard… you are unwell right now… Is that true? Did Her Highness bring you here so that you could relax and recuperate?”

I could sense the maid’s tinge of fear . Panicking after her query, she explained, “No, no, no, I am not trying to pry… I am just very curious… I am worried about you… I… I heard about it from some maids’ insider information… I- I… Can you tell me…?”

I didn’t let the maid continue with her explanation . Instead, I directly responded, “That’s right . I’m in very bad shape right now . In fact, I could pa.s.s away at any moment . I know it’s not really wise to tell a maid about my condition, as it should be a secret of our imperial family, but since I want to have you with me, I must be upright . I treated Luna the same way . Frankly speaking, I consider you a replacement for Luna . I don’t think highly of your skills . It’s purely because you strongly resemble Luna . So, Miss Maid, would you be willing to take care of me alone during this time? I will treat you the same way I treated Luna . ”

The maid was too similar to Luna in every way . I wasn’t sure if it was because Luna was also an ordinary elf, therefore the strong resemblance . In any case, there was no disputing she was profoundly similar . She was basically a copy of Luna . When I met with her eyes, memories rushed into my mind, reminding me of Luna’s smile .

I don’t know how much longer I have to live, but I wanted to see Luna at the end of my life . I let her down . I let her down more than I let Mera down . As a matter of fact, Luna was the one I let down most . Luna gave up so much for me, but I couldn’t give her anything . In the end, she sacrificed herself for my sake . If I could’ve gone out that night, Luna wouldn’t have died .

I was flabbergasted to learn Luna’s killer enjoyed the funeral of a hero . I forced my way into the cemetery, but what good was that? I couldn’t do anything besides vent my anger and pang of guilt . I couldn’t do anything to a dead person . I felt completely powerless at the time . Everything I did after her death and every person I killed was because I wanted to apologise to Luna and my weakness .

I then had a pair of gentle eyes watch me . Her eyes let me apologise for what I couldn’t put down and the knot of pain in my heart… And, I could finally say, “I love you . ”

The maid resolutely responded without any hesitation: “Yes, I am, Your Highness . It is my honour to take care of you . I will be sure to do my best! My name is Eiru Silner . If you do not mind, please allow me to be your personal servant . I do not know how your condition is, but I believe our G.o.d will respect you for your kindness! You are just unwell right now! You can surely recover . ”

I chuckled softly . G.o.ds? I had one right next to me . Mommy Vyvyan was a demi-G.o.d . If the G.o.ds care could heal me, I would’ve recovered by then for sure . I destroyed my own body . Not even G.o.d could repair what I did . I could rely on this G.o.d to hang on by a thread, though .

I still hadn’t made up my mind to live at the villa forever . Certainly, it was a decent way to live, but I wanted to go back to see my children and wives . I intended to go back once my condition stabilised .

I felt physically worn out . I turned around to open my door: “I’m going to have a short rest . Remember to call me when it’s dinner time . Oh, right . Here, this is for you . ”

I removed my chest pin from my chest and tossed it to the maid: “Luna had one back then, as well . This is my personal servant’s emblem . Take care of it . Otherwise, you might not be allowed to be my personal servant . ”

“Understood!” The maid gripped the pin tightly and pressed it to her chest while looking at me with a serious look .

I smiled, and then turned around to shut my door .

“I am sincerely very sorry… Your Highness…”.

“It’s all right; it’s all right . ”.

The maid followed behind me while quivering . She nervously apologised over and over, while I told her not to worry over and over with a helpless smile . I didn’t know if she kept following me and apologising because she was that frightened or what . Perhaps Mommy Vyvyan disturbed her

Mom didn’t continue to punish her after I told Mom it was fine . Instead, she paid more attention to me, checking to see if I was hurt . I was still normal, albeit lacking mana . A blanket couldn’t squash me; I was fine . Mom didn’t say anything else, either . Afterwards, the maid stayed with us . I, myself, didn’t know what she wanted….

“I-I am a new maid… I am not very skilled yet… This is my first day at work… and yet I made such a blunder… Your Highness… I honestly did not do it on purpose . ”.

I sighed . I turned around to see the maid sobbing with her head down . She quickly grabbed onto the long dress maid uniform . Tears coursed down her face . I lifted her chin . I met with her teary eyes with sincere feelings . Her light-green eyes were the exact same as Luna’s . It was the first time I thought I saw Luna crying and almost kissed her . Her hair was short as Luna’s .  She must’ve had a gentle smile as Luna’s if she smiled, I reckoned . Sincerely, I stated, “I told you already that it wasn’t your fault, so I won’t punish you . I won’t let the head maid punish you or whatever, either . Just pretend it never happened . You don’t need to worry . ”.

“R-Really…?” The maid fearfully raised her head . She maintained her tight grip on her dress . Still scared, she quietly said, “I once heard a rumour… that if this sort of thing happened with you, then I would have to… with you… I… I… I have somebody I love… So…”.

“Listen…”.

“Everybody says that . ”.

I face palmed myself . I didn’t know who started that sort of false rumour, but I had to punish whoever said it . It was definitely a false rumour; it was one-hundred percent false . Yes, I had a mistress and wives, but I wouldn’t threaten somebody over something so trivial!.

I waved my hand: “That’s a false rumour . Ignore it . I’m married . How could I threaten a maid into doing that? Moreover, my Mom is with me, so how could I do that? However, since you feel apologetic, just stay with me for a while . To be honest, you’re very similar to my original personal servant . I’m reminded of her when you’re with me . Just stay by my side to let me reminisce the past for a bit . ”.

My request appeared to confuse the maid initiailly . A moment after, she lowered her head: “But… I have to leave at night… Your Highness… Is the person you mentioned… Miss Luna…? You only have one personal servant…”.

I nodded: “That’s right . I was talking about Luna, my only personal servant . Can you occasionally come back tomorrow? Come look after me when you’re here . The head maid or whoever won’t be able to say anything if you’re with me, either . ”.

The maid nodded as though she understood, yet not . She then wiped her tears and raised her head to look at me with her slightly red eyes . She mulled on her words before articulating herself: When will you return to Duargana?”.

I shook my head in response: “I don’t know . ”.

“I heard… you are unwell right now… Is that true? Did Her Highness bring you here so that you could relax and recuperate?”.

I could sense the maid’s tinge of fear . Panicking after her query, she explained, “No, no, no, I am not trying to pry… I am just very curious… I am worried about you… I… I heard about it from some maids’ insider information… I- I… Can you tell me…?”.

I didn’t let the maid continue with her explanation . Instead, I directly responded, “That’s right . I’m in very bad shape right now . In fact, I could pa.s.s away at any moment . I know it’s not really wise to tell a maid about my condition, as it should be a secret of our imperial family, but since I want to have you with me, I must be upright . I treated Luna the same way . Frankly speaking, I consider you a replacement for Luna . I don’t think highly of your skills . It’s purely because you strongly resemble Luna . So, Miss Maid, would you be willing to take care of me alone during this time? I will treat you the same way I treated Luna . ”.

The maid was too similar to Luna in every way . I wasn’t sure if it was because Luna was also an ordinary elf, therefore the strong resemblance . In any case, there was no disputing she was profoundly similar . She was basically a copy of Luna . When I met with her eyes, memories rushed into my mind, reminding me of Luna’s smile

I don’t know how much longer I have to live, but I wanted to see Luna at the end of my life . I let her down . I let her down more than I let Mera down . As a matter of fact, Luna was the one I let down most . Luna gave up so much for me, but I couldn’t give her anything . In the end, she sacrificed herself for my sake . If I could’ve gone out that night, Luna wouldn’t have died

I was flabbergasted to learn Luna’s killer enjoyed the funeral of a hero . I forced my way into the cemetery, but what good was that? I couldn’t do anything besides vent my anger and pang of guilt . I couldn’t do anything to a dead person . I felt completely powerless at the time . Everything I did after her death and every person I killed was because I wanted to apologise to Luna and my weakness

I then had a pair of gentle eyes watch me . Her eyes let me apologise for what I couldn’t put down and the knot of pain in my heart… And, I could finally say, “I love you . ”.

The maid resolutely responded without any hesitation: “Yes, I am, Your Highness . It is my honour to take care of you . I will be sure to do my best! My name is Eiru Silner . If you do not mind, please allow me to be your personal servant . I do not know how your condition is, but I believe our G.o.d will respect you for your kindness! You are just unwell right now! You can surely recover . ”.

I chuckled softly . G.o.ds? I had one right next to me . Mommy Vyvyan was a demi-G.o.d . If the G.o.ds care could heal me, I would’ve recovered by then for sure . I destroyed my own body . Not even G.o.d could repair what I did . I could rely on this G.o.d to hang on by a thread, though

I still hadn’t made up my mind to live at the villa forever . Certainly, it was a decent way to live, but I wanted to go back to see my children and wives . I intended to go back once my condition stabilised

I felt physically worn out . I turned around to open my door: “I’m going to have a short rest . Remember to call me when it’s dinner time . Oh, right . Here, this is for you . ”.

I removed my chest pin from my chest and tossed it to the maid: “Luna had one back then, as well . This is my personal servant’s emblem . Take care of it . Otherwise, you might not be allowed to be my personal servant . ”.

“Understood!” The maid gripped the pin tightly and pressed it to her chest while looking at me with a serious look

I smiled, and then turned around to shut my door