Juna, too, looked around the room before bringing her face close to Selenas.

The other two ladies said Ill die the same way if I kept messing around.Did anyone actually die?

.Ah.

Junas eyes scanned around the room again.

Were all going to die one day. But as I keep listening to it, I dont think its only a simple word of gossipand, everyone seems to be avoiding me whenever I try to ask them.

Of course, she knew of the circumstances of the incident better than anyone else. However, it was only right if she acted oblivious to it.

A commoner wandering in the woods would not know of a scandal that took place deep inside the aristocratic society, even of a case that everyone is unwilling to speak of.

Juna must be completely convinced that Selena didnt know. Also, youd have to think a lot about beading the words if you want to explain to a person who didnt even know what was going on.

You cant talk about this anywhere else, especially Mrs. Janet. His Excellency as well.

Yes, yes, you have my word. Now, tell me, what is it?

It was about a month..a month ago? The miss, who almost became His Excellencys fiance, committed suicide in the mansion of the capital.

Gasp-

Selena pretended to be surprised.

Duke had a fiance?!

No, he didnt. She was on her way to become his fiance, but it wasnt because of their love or anything, it was just a political marriage.

Did you see her yourself?

Of course. I was the one who served her in the capital.

Wow. I see. How was she? Was she pretty?

Juna shook her head with a sour look on her face.

Itd be too much..to call her pretty. She was plain and simple. And, uh, she was a little grim? No words, no expression, and always silent.

Oh..So, the Duke has a taste over dark women? Am I too bright?

No! Miss Selenas features go beyond anyones imagination, and who cares about his taste when youre this pretty?

Juna was quick-witted. But, she didnt deny that Kalcion liked straightforward and quiet women.

Thats a relief.

They only met for work, and they wouldnt fit together anyway. Selena swept away the feeling off her chest.

But, to her surprise, Irelles descriptive image was different from what Kalcion had said.

A positive and quiet woman.

A gloomy and dark woman.

Both of the phrases described the same person. Similar yet different based on the emotions, to be exact.

I dont think Juna liked her very much.

I didnt.

And whys that?

Junas eyes darted to the door again. When she made sure no one was going to open it any moment, she whispered.

This is actually a secret but.She had the audacity to cheat on him at the capital.

As if it was a conspiracy.

***

Your Grace.

Mrs. Janet finally found Kalcion.

Given the situation, she had to report after the first class to decide whether theyd need more teachers or not.

After putting down the documents, he looked outside the window. The sky had turned dark before he knew it. He usually ate in his room, so he didnt have an idea when the sun went down.

And, it seemed Fionel had sent a message before she left rather than ask to have dinner with him.

How was it?

He casually asked when he found the hardened face of Mrs. Janet.

Her face was always stiff. Since they had seen each other for a long time, no matter how indifferent Kalcion was, he could tell this was distinguished.

It was usually as hard as the ground. If she became angry, her face would become as hard as a rock. And now, it was close to a rock.

..Was it that grave?

He asked. Itd be a dishonor to be laughed at in society. Mrs. Janet was not a person to hide the truth as a courtesy, so she was prepared to give a harsh answer.

As Mrs. Janet stepped forward, tightly clasping her hands together, Kalcion pressed his fingers around the pen he was holding.

How terrible was she.?

Shes brilliant.

.What?

An unexpected word left her lips. However, he was confused about whether to take it as a compliment or not.

Her talent?

It seemed she passed out brilliantly in cultural etiquette. Kalcion asked for an explanation with his eyes.

Yes, Im very sure she didnt learn the manners anywhere, nor did she have any lady-like habits or basic common sense. However, once I started to teach her, she started absorbing it to her very soul.

He had never seen Mrs. Janel describe anyone like this before.

Social manners were complex and delicate. No matter how much you were born and raised in a noble family, small mistakes were bound to happen often in your life.

But Selena did not, not even in the slightest. She memorized it all.

Although it wouldnt be natural for them to be within her body, her overall elegance made it seem like she was a royal from somewhere.

It naturally covered even the gaps and hid anything that said it was learned. Selenas words and actions were unimaginable.

OtherwiseId have to suspect her.

She might have intentionally approached from somewhere.

No, that wouldnt be necessary. Im assured of that.

He spoke firmly. He was as serious as if he was more inclined to doubt the identity of his own servants than Selena.

Mrs. Janet clasped her hands once again. As soon as the lesson was over, Selena went back to her usual demeanor as if she had just taken off her mask. One would fall into misery telling which was her real face.

Its clear that she must be pretending to be one of them.

I see.

Unlike Mrs. Janet, Kalcion was calm.

Selena was from a different dimension, and there was no need to consider doubts about having a different identity of Mrs. Janet.

Her amazing ability to learn could be natural considering Selenas acting skills so far. She was so good at acting that he felt like he was being seduced every moment.

She said shes good at everything.

Her words were true.

Well then, can you complete her training perfectly before she leaves for the capital?

I think itll be enough.

It was only one class, yet its that high of an evaluation? Now, looking forward to how perfect she would be in the real game was awaited.

Ill be present in the lesson from tomorrow onwards.

Your Excellency?

I havent learned any social skills yet. Perhaps, Ill learn one or two if I get a chance.

When he was very young, he had learned it in general through his education of becoming a successor. However, it wasnt perfect to be used in real society, which he had avoided before.

So far, he had not stepped into the social circle itself. He had only gone to the capital when it was necessary, and he returned to his land as soon as he finished his work.

Okay. Ill see you tomorrow.

Just as Mrs. Janet was about to dismiss herself, Selena appeared at the door of the bathroom, all prepared for sleep.

Ah

Selena stopped, flinching a little. She almost ran into Mrs. Janet, whom she didnt expect to be here at this time.

She thought the room to be occupied only by Kalcion, so she came in with her usual manner. She quickly fixed her expression, proudly raising her head.

Its late.

Make yourself comfortable.

Mrs. Janet turned around as if she hadnt seen her. Only after hearing the door shut did Selena let her breath fall, which she didnt know she was holding.

Phew. Oh, its suffocating.

Kalcion tilted his head.

Should I open the window?

No, Im not talking about the air.

Did you tighten your waist in your nightgown?

Its not physical.

Psychological, then?

Evidently, he couldnt sense the tension in the air that had been created because of Mrs. Janet.

Selena stretched her shoulders, sighing deeply.

My Cionyou havent sensed it in the air ever, have you?

Never.

.It was a stupid question. As a matter of fact, whod dare to raise such a question in the Dukes presence?

No wonder he was oblivious. In fact, he didnt have to be conscious. The atmosphere was centered around him, and he wasnt supposed to act according to it.

What happened to Mrs. Janet?

Fortunately, Kalcion avoided grasping on her phrase. Selena was pleased.

Oh, I dont even know.

It felt like her whole body was cramped since she had kept her waist straightened and her facial muscles strengthened all day. She slumped down on the bed, flat on her back.

His shoulders stiffened but she, who had already been lying down, did not notice it.

Shes teaching me how to breathe..and, I thought I was going crazy.

Mrs. Janet complimented you.

After taking a deep breath, he slowly sank deeper into his chair. His shoulders, which had stiffened for a moment, finally found some peace.

In front of the Duke?! Even when I roll my eyes in the wrong way and she looks at me as if theres no such dirty shit like me?

Dirty shit?

Of course, the word was foreign to him.

Went a little overboard with it, but

She corrected herself.

But, shes very strict. Shes not like that to the Duke, is she?

I dont know. Mrs. Janet never taught me herself.

No other maids have to take liberal art classes from her, but the Duchess?

Only then did Kalcions eyes change.

Mrs. Janet was strict, as much as she was reliable. She had lived her life serving Renbird. Being in charge of the total management of the castle was enough to produce complaints in different areas.

But even to the Duchess?

It wasnt something to be let go of. No one could ever talk about such a matter. No one would dare to bring shame on his mother and accuse the maid of her conduct.

Selena added what shed learned about Mrs. Janet from Juna.

Mrs. Janet was close to posting advice on the Duchess behavior and on the actions of the Duke of Renbird. And as the Duke, he could not blame her. Moreover, currently, there was no Duchess of Renbird.

No one can doubt Mrs. Janets loyalty to the Duke.

Only

He tried to pass the subject over.

Thats what I thought.

However, Selena had other motives. Kalcion took a stance that he should listen first.

She hesitated a little before she started.

Kalcion trusted Mrs. Janet, but Selenas words were bound to shake him enough to leave the castle at once.

What are you thinking?

He urged.

Selena took a deep breath before parting her lips aside to speak.