Time-Limited Saintess, You’ve Been Caught by the Tyrant Once Again - Chapter 72

Chapter 36.2

“And I feel a little relieved when Melissa finds out.”

“Yes?”

“It was a little difficult to keep the secret by myself.”

When Ellin uttered with a smile, Melissa felt even more guilty.

‘…His Majesty knows, Saintess.’

She shouted in her mind hundreds of times.

“Lady.”

“Yes?”

“When are you taking a break?”

“…Yes? Oh, do I have a day off?”

“If you don’t, you can request for one with His Majesty.”

“Is, is that really okay?”

“It is!”

She was the Saintess, after all!

In reality, Melissa was feeling quite timid at the moment, but she was actually a very lively and sociable person. No matter how much he brought her in and disguised her, wasn’t it deceitful to make her work without a holiday?

“Aren’t you going to be busy now that Her Imperial Highness’s twelfth birthday is coming?”

“Yes, that’s right.”

“If you ask His Majesty, he’ll give you a vacation.”

“Wow, it seems like they have good welfare here.”

“Of course.”

‘No, that was because you’re the Saintess!’

They wouldn’t let the Saint do nanny work without a conscience and not give her a vacation. While she wasn’t a devout believer, she had a learned faith because her mother was.

“Um, but what do I do when I apply for vacation?”

“Go out with me! I’ll show you around the streets! And I’ll treat you to delicious food, too!”

“What? You’re going out with me?”

Ellin’s eyes widened.

“Are you really going to go out with me?”

“Of course.”

As Melissa spoke with a sense of duty, Ellin looked restless as her face flushed red.

“Um, Melissa.”

“Yes, please speak.”

“T-Then, what should I prepare?”

“Yes?”

“I’ve been outside before, of course, but I’ve never gone out with another girl my age… So, how do you do something like that? I mean, I might make mistakes.”

As she rambled, Melissa became rather flustered instead.

Ellin’s emerald eyes were trembling with excitement. She was undoubtedly modest like a commoner, though she was noble.

‘This… This feels like…’

…It felt as if she was taking a princess who didn’t know anything about the world to the outside world for the first time? It really was like that. In addition, realizing that the woman in front of her was playing such a significant role brought upon her a tremendous sense of duty.

“Don’t worry! I’ll take care of Lady Ellin’s happiness.”

“Oh, okay.”

Ellin’s hands trembled.

‘…This is it, right? Going out with a friend.’

In her previous life, small outings had become royal excursions, and even when she worked at an inn in her second life, she somehow didn’t have any friends her age. But now that Melissa was suggesting that they go out like this, she couldn’t thank her enough…

For the first time, she wanted and desired something. Ellin decided to overcome her shame and go see the Emperor.

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In the morning, Arkan wore a dumbfounded expression on his face.

In front of him stood Ellin, with her hands politely clasped together. Her moist eyes looked like those of a puppy. He thought for a moment if she had come to his study in the morning just to make this request? So, the woman who had always been indifferent and calm now sparkled her eyes like a teenage girl?

“Well, I need a salary. And I need a vacation.”

In fact, procedurally speaking, it was absurd for a nanny to ask the Emperor for leave and salary, and it could lead to dismissal and punishment, but Arkan didn’t really think about such things.

“Why do you need a vacation?”

“Melissa, I mean, the maid who helps me suggested that we explore the city together.”

“Explore?”

“I won’t run away. I have no intention of doing so.”

“….”

“If you wish, you can assign surveillance.”

“….”

“The salary is fine, but I suppose going out during vacation isn’t allowed after all?”

She wore a lonely expression. After speaking, she seemed to realize why he wouldn’t allow it.

“….”

When did she make such an expression? What kind of change was this? As he pondered, Arkan studied her face. Even in sorrow, young Ellin was still beautiful.

Her downcast light green eyes, slightly parted crimson lips…

He swallowed and tried to speak sternly.

“Fine.”

“Thank you!”

The next moment, a rosy hue spread across her pale cheeks. Her cheeks puffy with a smile, and crimson lips with a delightful curve. Ellin was openly delighted.

Given her personality, he didn’t think she would run away…

“Instead, a guard will be assigned.”

“Yes, that’s fine.”

“You’ll also be in charge of appointing someone to take care of Charlotte.”

“Yes?”

“I want you to be in charge of the maids and servants who take care of Charlotte. Make a schedule and report to me on your days off.”

“Yes?”

Ellin’s eyes widened. In truth, it wasn’t hard to take care of Charlotte because she was as kind as an angel. However, managing the maids and servants who were cold to her…

“Um, my jurisdiction…”

“I gave the order. It’s your responsibility. If you’re entrusted with taking care of Charlotte, it’s only natural that you also manage those who care for her.”

“Now that I think about it, Your Majesty’s words are correct. I was ignorant.”

She responded humbly.

When Arkan chuckled as he saw her accepting it obediently, Ellin widened her round eyes in surprise.

“You seem so excited about going out. Does that mean you haven’t been anywhere?”

“Yes. I’ve worked and had some holidays, but… Yes, I’ve never been out like this before.”

Tsk. Even though holidays were given to slaves, it seemed like going out like this was her first time. Arkan decided to be a little more lenient at the thought. Wasn’t this kind of reward appropriate for someone who has been diligent?

“Thank you, Your Majesty.”

Elin, who couldn’t contain her excitement and was bouncing around, had become calm again.

“How old are you?”

“My age?”

“Yes.”

“Twenty-five…”

“Twenty-five?”

“No, eighteen!”

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