[Aris[1] From the Imperial Castle]

[How are you, mother? It’s Aris. It’s getting cold, and I’m curious about how you are doing since you live far away. Are my siblings doing well in school and is grandmother healthy? I’m worried because I haven’t been home in a while.]

[I’m sure you’re worried about how your incompetent daughter is doing. Please don’t worry about me. I’m doing well, and the first princess has been treating me well as always. She’s always complimenting me, saying that I’m a hard-working maid and she sometimes pats my head.]

[Last time, I did something big while taking care of an important guest, so the princess gave me a reward herself. Of course, it was only possible because the other maids helped as well. Ah, the reason why I’m sending you a letter after so long is that there’s something I need to tell you, Mother.]

[You see… something came up, and I might have to quit this job. Of course, I’m not planning on quitting right away, but thanks to the guest I mentioned earlier, I think I’ll be able to leave. I’m not very educated, but after finding out that he desperately wanted me… my heart went weak, and I decided to follow him.]

[I realize there could...