Actually, I Was The Real One
Chapter 25

A hostess was often responsible for the banquets held by the nobles. However, there is no mistress in the Grand Duchy of Parvis. The first wife divorced, and the second wife died shortly after giving birth to Zeke.

Thus, Keira became the person in charge of the banquet. But given his age, he did not have much experience leading such an event.

Ludwig: “I invited a mistress to help you. You have never held a banquet like this before, so you will need help. ”

If he had the experience before he returned to the past, he would not need help, but unfortunately it was not so.

Ludwig thought of Viscountess Shore to help Keira. As Rose explained, the Viscountess was a calm and level-headed woman.

"She's an elegant but chatty woman."

His visit was scheduled after lunch.

Keira was deep in thought as she walked.

'Should I send someone to the Magic Tower to ask if there is any magic that can turn back time... No, I've been searching about spirits; it would be suspicious to send someone to the Magic Tower.'

Although it was natural for him to be interested in spirits, he had nothing to do with the people in the Magic Tower. It would be suspicious if he asked about magic that could turn back time out of nowhere.

Things would be even more difficult if the Grand Duke kept an eye on his footsteps because of that.

'As far as I know, no magic can turn back time.'

Keira learned magic and performed quite well, even though she only studied combat magic. Magic related to space and time, on the other hand, is difficult to learn.

If it were possible to turn back time, the witches would think of it as a miracle, not magic.

So, let's say a miracle back in time happened. Why is Keira, who did nothing, the only one who has memories of the past? Who and why did they turn back time, and why did he have past memories?

Wh why?

It was useless no matter how much he thought about it.

Just then, there was a shadow walking near where he was, stepping slowly, still unaware that Keira was there.

Emily: “Ak! M-Mrs.”

Keira: "Oh, Emily."

He walked cautiously to Keira, his face showing his surprise when Keira called him by his name.

Emily: “You know my name..?”.

Keira: "Yes, Rose told me."

His memory was not so bad that he forgot what he heard yesterday.

Keira: "But what are you doing?"

Emily: "I-I'm here to give this to you."

Emily stuttered, holding out a book. Originally, he had only planned for Rose to give it to the woman.

“Why didn't you give it to her yourself? It was good to make a lasting impression [1] on her. ”

Rose then refused to take the book, giving her no choice but to give the item to the woman herself.

Eternal impression?

Emily, who wanted to live a long and peaceful life, had no desire to attract the frightening woman.

She didn't expect such a woman to read romance novels, but that didn't mean Emily stopped being afraid of her.

Emily: “Yesterday, you asked me to recommend a book similar to 'Stella.'”

Keyra: “Oh, true.”

Keira glanced at the spot behind Emily where two people were standing behind the pillar.

'Why are they hiding behind pillars?'

Maybe it was Emily's partner. They may have been walking together and hiding when Emily approached Keira.

It was suspicious why the maids in the house were hiding like thieves, but Keira thought of a possibility.

'With so many options…?'

Were they hiding from afar because they wanted to talk about books like he wanted the other day?

Unbeknownst to Keira, Emily brings her friends in for fear of going alone.

People often see the actions of others by their own standards. [2]

Keira: “Don't hide behind pillars. Out."

He heard them gasp.

(Helper 1): “Mm-mrs, this...”.

(Helper 2): “K-we didn't mean eavesdropping like that.”

Keyra: "I know."

If they had the intention to spy, they would not be clumsy in hiding.

'Quiet, calm, ' Keira thought inwardly as she tried to hold back her excitement. It was a bit embarrassing to show too much excitement at the situation.

Keira: "Have you happened to be hiding to talk about the book?"

(Helper 1): “...Sorry?”

(Helper 2): “...Yes?”

The two maids, Lira and Miranda, stared at each other. What is madam talking about? It was unexpected, but it was better than women who thought they were spying on him.

They nodded their heads in despair.

"Yes yes!"

“T-of course, since we are not well educated, we cannot have a conversation that suits your level, but–!”

Keira: “Oh, so what is it?”

So that's why they're hiding. Keyra nodded slowly.

'Because they were afraid to talk to me, they just hid and stared from afar.'

Just as he could not join in the servant conversation because he was embarrassed.

He felt a sense of friendship.

'Is this really ... an opportunity?'

The opportunity to talk about hobbies with others naturally!

He was still a little embarrassed to talk to many people about romance novels, but he could not resist the opening that came.

Keira calmed her trembling heart and opened her mouth.

Keira: “This book, I want to hear a little about it before I read it.”

Maid: "Y-yes?"

Keira tried to speak naturally, but she felt it was not enough. The servants were trembling.

'What else did I do wrong this time?'

It was like that when interacting with the knights; it was really difficult to get along with the house employees.

Keira spoke softly again.

Keira: “I want to hear a little about this book before I read it.”

The waiter could not help but answer when the woman asked them. Emily trembled and squeezed out an answer.

Emily: "The main character, a servant, met His Highness the Crown Prince, and ascended the throne ..."

Maid: “This is a story about a servant who worked in the palace, and became Hwangjabi [3] .”

Keira: “...Hwangjabi? Does that make sense?"

The prince brought a servant into the royal family.

Stella's a little poor, but she's royalty. It didn't make sense for him to end up with a rich count.

No matter how blind the love of a prince was, would he marry an ordinary person? Keira didn't think anyone would see that.

“It... that's because this is a novel.”.

"Yes, it's a novel."

“There are fantasy novels where the protagonist travels to a different world or reincarnates into a completely different person. Compared to that, it is realistic for a servant to marry a prince.”

Did ya?

Keyra's head is tilted.

In fact, one of the works published by a famous author recently was about someone turning into a worm.

Compared to that, wouldn't it be more realistic for a servant to become princess consort?

By the time she nodded, sure, Emily spoke more.