Deborah still couldn’t forget Lady Heather’s refreshing smile at that moment. She learned that a person’s smile could be brighter and cooler than the blue sky.

Since that day, Lady Heather occasionally assigned Deborah the role of an aristocratic maiden under the pretext of practicing for formal dinners or tea parties.

“Madam, I can’t do this. How can I play such a role in my situation?”

“Oh my, why not?”

“I don’t even know how aristocratic maidens behave.”

“That’s easy. Just read a book and memorize it! Since you can memorize both the aristocratic register and comedy scripts well, you’ll surely memorize this easily.”
Lady Heather had warmly introduced Deborah to the must-read books for young ladies, including the “Conversations of Ladies,” which Deborah is currently reading. Thanks to Lady Heather, Deborah found herself reading whenever she had a moment.

“At that time, I honestly wondered why I should read such a book.”

While being a practice target for the lady was enjoyable, Deborah often thought about what use such esoteric knowledge would be for her.

But upon reflection, Lady Heather’s teachings and demeanor had shaped the current Deborah.

“Deborah, tell me honestly now. Are you actually from a noble family?”

Lady Saint had said sharply on some occasion.

“Hehe. Lady Saint, why suddenly make such a joke…”

“It’s not a joke. I’ve never seen a maid like you who can sweetly memorize the aristocratic register. Once the bourgeois and newlywed young noblewomen get to know you, they’ll all want to take you away.”

When Lady Saint playfully said, “Even if other families tempt you, you must not leave?” Deborah nodded with a smiling face.

“Not really. I memorized it a few years ago, so I’ve forgotten a lot, and the aristocratic register has probably changed a lot now.”

“More of that humility. Even if the register changes, you could probably memorize it all in a week, right?”

“A week? That would be absolutely impossible.”

“Oh, then how about a bet?”

Lady Saint said playfully with a smile.

“I’ll go get the latest aristocratic register.”

“That? How?”

Surprised, Deborah asked, and Lady Saint explained by waving her hand.

“So what I mean is, I’ll get the most recent aristocratic register I can find. It will probably be hard to get the very latest one.”

“Ah, I see.”

When Deborah agreed, relieved Lady Saint continued speaking.

“Kukuku. Anyway, I’ll throw in my vote that you’ll memorize it all in a week.”

“Hehe. Lady, I definitely can’t memorize it. Besides, I’m not as sharp as I used to be due to my age.”

“Oh, look at this one!”

“And even if I could memorize it, if I don’t, what’s the harm?”

When Deborah laughed and spoke, Lady Saint gave her a playful glare and said.

“Alright. So you’ll have to bet that you’ll work hard to memorize it. If you memorize it all within a week, I’ll give treats and books to the village kids.”

“Oh, really?”

“Of course. Am I someone who goes back on their word?”

Lady Saint confidently said. Deborah hesitated. Preparing snacks for the kids would cost a lot of money, and not to mention the books.

‘Wouldn’t it be too burdensome for Lady?’

Looking back now, it was really an absurd worry, but at that time, Deborah seriously contemplated it. Seeing Deborah in that state, Lady Saint laughed heartily and said.

“Hey, worry about what you need to worry about. Or do you not want to give gifts to the kids?”

“No! Of course not.”

“Alright. Then it’s a bet?”
Lady Saint was a person of great drive. Just a few days later, when Deborah looked through the new aristocratic register that had arrived at the mansion, she was pleasantly surprised.

‘It’s already here!’

As Deborah scanned through the register, she checked the publication date written on the last page and blinked her eyes slowly.

‘This is the latest one.’

She couldn’t bring herself to ask Lady Saint, but inwardly, she found it extremely fascinating.

Knowing that obtaining the register was not an easy task, in fact, Lady Saint was not just any lady; she was the Forea Marquess Lady, one of the top aristocrats.

Anyway, for the sake of the children, Deborah did her best to memorize the register. Exactly one week later, she perfectly passed the meticulous test of Lady Saint.

“Look at that. What did I tell you? I said you’d definitely memorize it all and still have some left.”

At that moment, Lady Saint had such a proud expression. Deborah still vividly remembered that contented smile.

“If I can be of any help to you, it’s all thanks to the ladies I served.”

Watching Deborah, who appeared warm with her smile, Dia thought. Could I have become like Deborah if I were in her shoes?

Dia felt it would probably be difficult for her. She wasn’t smart or strong like Deborah.

Kind noblewomen like those who treated Deborah kindly would surely applaud. They’d say they’ve never seen someone as frustrating as Dia.

‘It will definitely be like that.’

Dia forced a smile to hide such embarrassing thoughts.