Chapter 06
The aide beside him also agreed.
“I couldn’t believe it either. But this is clearly the Princess’s handwriting. The organization method using this rectangular table format created by the Princess is truly an innovation!”
“Hm.”
When the Duke gestured with his chin to continue speaking, the aide calmly explained the situation in detail.
When the aide returned to the office and saw only five sheets of paper left on the desk, he sighed at first.
Thinking, ‘As expected.’
Saying it was clear that the Princess eventually couldn’t endure the paperwork and ran away.
The aide, who replayed the office’s video recording artifact to check if she had sat for even an hour, was surprised to see the Princess sitting motionless for five hours.
The sight of her concentrating on something and writing diligently.
Surprised, he hurriedly examined the five sheets of paper left by the Princess in detail again.
Since the aide, a close retainer of Duke Argenthose, also possessed an extraordinary brain, he understood the table Yvonne made in an instant.
The sales quantity of items sold at the Marta Branch came into view at a glance.
Moreover, it was possible to quickly grasp what the best-selling item was at each shop of the Marta Branch.
Admiring Yvonne who came up with such an ingenious idea, the aide shouted loudly toward Duke Argenthose.
“As expected, the Princess is a genius!”
“Kuhum. Genius, what nonsense.”
As the aide made a fuss, the Duke, feeling awkward, cleared his throat for no reason.
“Since she showed such talent in magic, naturally I knew she was smart, but to think she is this extraordinary! It is surprising.”
“Umm.”
Engulfed in a strange feeling, the Duke covered his mouth with his hand on purpose.
Actually, reports and evaluations about Yvonne all this time had been unconditionally negative.
Although his daughter’s capacity and ability for magic were very outstanding, her conduct was very bad.
Praise only came from the side of Varden, the eldest son and designated successor.
A daughter whom he had just given up on as she lived as a free spirit doing as she pleased until now, at the age of twenty.
Hearing praise for such a child, who was like a sore finger, for the first time, the Duke’s mouth twitched for some reason.
Yes, that’s right.
Yvonne was originally smart and bright. Although her personality was a bit very angular.
Since he is also a father, hearing praise about his child from others made him feel very good.
“Since she is of Argenthose blood, it is natural.”
Replying gruffly while showing no sign as much as possible.
“That is correct! Therefore, Duke, how about using this organization method created by the Princess for all branches of the Hose Merchant Guild?”
The aide, whose eyes were sparkling, was sincere.
The Guild Master of the Hose Merchant Guild is Duke Argenthose.
So documents from all branches nationwide flooded into the Argenthose mansion, and the workload was excessive for those including the Duke, who is already the Master of the Magic Tower, to handle.
He wanted to organize the many documents simply somehow.
But just in time, the Princess, whose personality is a mess but whose brain is extraordinary, accomplished it, so the aide was extremely happy.
Duke Argenthose stroked his chin for a moment in thought, then ordered Yvonne’s dedicated maid to be brought.
Yvonne’s dedicated maid, Carol Demirant, was surprised to be called out of nowhere late at night, but she bowed her head calmly in front of the Duke.
“Greetings, Duke.”
“Right. Raise your head. There is something I want to ask. Is there anything that has changed about your master recently? Since you served her the closest, you would know well.”
“D-Duke. Umm, that is…”
Carol opened her eyes wide, looked at Duke Argenthose, and clasped her hands tightly together.
Duke Argenthose is the solemn and majestic master of the mansion.
However, he was neither short-tempered nor violent like Princess Yvonne.
And among the four pillars protecting the Empire, the founding contributor Ducal families, he is the wealthiest and most outstanding mage.
He was a Duke respected and envied by many.
Knowing that he is a person with whom rational conversation is possible, Carol slowly brought up the story she had kept in her heart all this time.
“Since there wasn’t an opportunity like this, I couldn’t do it, but I also really wanted to tell you, Duke.”
“What is the matter.”
“T-That is… Actually, ever since the Princess has been on probation due to the incident of throwing the bomb at the Naciel District, she has been quite dispirited.”
“…Dispirited?”
Receiving an unexpected report, the Duke raised his body which was leaning on the backrest.
To think that Yvonne is dispirited.
Yvonne Argenthose, who didn’t even bat an eye no matter how loudly he shouted or gave a big punishment?
‘Nonsense.’
Yvonne’s dedicated maid continued speaking.
“It is true. The Princess’s amount of meals has also decreased. She eats only half of the amount she usually ate.”
Since childhood, Yvonne was a glutton who ate six meals a day.
But these days, seeing her pat her belly as if satisfied even eating only three meals a day, the maid and the chef were very worried, though they couldn’t speak up fearing Yvonne would get angry.
“Hm.”
The Duke stroked his chin.
“Furthermore, she is so depressed. The person who always roamed outside or enjoyed horseback riding sometimes just lies on the bed for more than six hours a day. Just like… a sloth. She really has no energy.”
Carol spoke sullenly.
Rather, the Princess who screamed sharply and burned or destroyed objects indiscriminately was better.
Watching Yvonne spending time idling around lying down, laughing gloomily alone without a word, Carol’s heart was truly nervous.
“Yvonne, stays still in her room?”
The surprised Duke and aide made serious expressions.
“Yes. Although she is on probation, she can call merchants. However, she does not purchase dresses, let alone jewelry.”
“What?”
“And, she only looks around and fiddles with the jewelry and dresses she owns. Just like… a person who wants to organize everything. Affectionately.”
Although Yvonne wasn’t a good master, she is still the Princess and master Carol must serve.
Although the gaze glaring at her coolly was still the same.
Carol liked serving the master who had an appearance as beautiful as a doll while overflowing with charisma.
Watching Yvonne wearing pretty dresses and jewelry directly was also quite fun.
Clasping her two hands, she gathered courage and spoke with a trembling voice.
“D-Duke. P-Perhaps… I am worried that the Princess might be too discouraged by ‘that incident’ and is thinking bad thoughts.”
As the maid reported cautiously, the Duke let out a groan.
He thought Yvonne’s heart couldn’t be that weak, but the maid’s report was unusual.
The aide beside him also added cautiously.
“Come to think of it, the maid who organized the office after the Princess finished work and left reported that the Princess cleaned up the office desk neatly and left. Doing actions that don’t match her past self, it is really a bit strange.”
“Oh dear… Yvonne.”
The Duke let out a deep sigh.
He felt very regretful.
Yvonne had committed many wrongs all this time.
Moreover, because it was quite exhausting to clean up this accident, he himself was also very angry.
However, he was a father who hadn’t even thought to ask in detail why his daughter kept causing such ruffian-like accidents.
Thinking deeply, the Duke’s brow narrowed with unpleasantness.
‘Yvonne causing an accident… must clearly be because of Crown Prince Adrian, tsk. Since she was openly rejected.’
The Duke also knew that Yvonne had her heart set on Crown Prince Adrian since childhood.
Although the Crown Prince, who is handsome, capable, and has a good personality, was popular with all young ladies, Yvonne followed him around the most openly.
However, Crown Prince Adrian had no interest in Yvonne at all.
Rather, he even showed behavior ignoring Yvonne who was obsessed with him.
Why did I stay still back then? Thinking about it now, the Duke became slightly annoyed.
‘Hm. I feel a bit bad.’
The Duke, who hadn’t thought deeply about Crown Prince Adrian’s attitude because he was busy cleaning up the accidents Yvonne kept causing, became considerably displeased.
Although her personality is a bit angular and rough, what is lacking in my daughter that she goes around being rejected by the Crown Prince?
To kick away my daughter’s courtship by openly dating the illegitimate Princess of the Mare Kingdom just because they returned after establishing merits together on the battlefield.
The Duke narrowed his eyes.
‘It was understandable that Yvonne threw a bomb.’
Although the method was slightly radical, as the Duke thought about it, he came to take Yvonne’s side.
As expected, the arm bends inward.
Since she has no mother, I should have paid more attention, but didn’t I neglect her too much calling her a foolish child?
Feeling slightly guilty, he felt regretful.
And the Crown Prince and that illegitimate Princess of the Mare Kingdom felt a bit annoying.
‘You say the two are giggling dating? My daughter eats only three meals a day, doesn’t do the exercise or shopping she likes so much, and is sprawled out like a sloth.’
The Duke’s eyes, his mood having become uncomfortable, shone fiercely.
Looking into the document written with the marvelous organization method created by Yvonne, he spoke.
“I will dine with Yvonne in the garden tomorrow morning. Tell her as soon as Yvonne wakes up and prepare for it.”
“Yes, Duke!”
Carol bowed happily receiving the Duke’s order.
The Duke decided to praise Yvonne, who learned how to use that good head properly, tomorrow and release her from house arrest.
However, only after receiving a promise that she would not cause an accident again.
And he wished she would just forget that damn Crown Prince and cheer up a bit.
‘Ah, right.’
A good idea occurring to him, he took out a pledge that had been kept in his drawer for a long time.
It was a pledge stamped with the seal of the previous Duke Iels who died 2 years ago.
“Lark. You went to the Duke Iels succession ceremony instead of me, right? Was the new Duke that handsome?”
“Pardon? Yes. As the rumors say, he was very cool.”
“Is that so? Investigate about this Duke Iels again and bring it to me. Try to get a portrait too.”
“Yes, understood.”
The aide was puzzled by the master suddenly wondering about Duke Ludnine Iels, but he accepted the order without particular questions.
Duke Argenthose, holding the pledge, pulled up one corner of his mouth and smiled.
‘It was good that I accepted it.’
He thought it was a useless pledge, but deciding to use this pledge for his daughter, he nodded contentedly looking at the moon visible through the window.
The next morning.
I heard that the Duke, who goes to work at the Magic Tower early in the morning as always, is waiting for me at home.
Bewildered, I couldn’t believe it and asked my dedicated maid Carol again.
“So, you mean the Duke called me?”
“Yes, yes Princess. He asked to convey that let’s have b-breakfast together in the garden today.”
Carol explained again, gauging my mood.
I became anxious.
‘Why is he doing that? Did something go wrong? Or, because he didn’t like my Excel organization? Did I overdo it too much?’
