Chapter 120 Tanya’s work
“Miss Tanya, can we talk?”
It was after I had put all the tea supplies away and was walking down the hallway .
I wasn’t sure when Dean had gotten in front of me, but he called out for me .
“What is it?”
After I asked this, Dean glanced around casually, confirming that we were the only ones left there before speaking .
“Do you know Dawson Kataberia (the son of the head of knights)?”
Dean’s words made my gaze sharper .
“Of course . What about him?”
“He seems to be lurking around this territory and near your lady . It’s unclear what he’s trying to snoop around for . ”
“Where did you hear this?”
“I heard about it coincidentally in the capital . As you know, me and Duke Anderson are related . ”
“I see . ”
If it were Master’s connections, then this information was more reliable .
No matter what, Master had connections to both the military and the knights’ order .
Even so, it wasn’t good to come to rash conclusions . Right now it was best to make sure that this news was real . But…
“I understand . But why tell me this?”
This was an important question .
I was just an ordinary servant .
Only a few knew that I was milady’s eyes and ears .
“I needed to confirm the veracity of this news immediately . That’s why I wanted to tell you first . Is there anything wrong with that?”
“So why me?”
To my repeated questions, Dean smiled, seeming slightly confused .
“Observing your motions, one might realize that you have some training in martial arts . ”
“That…”
“I’ve studied from Duke Anderson, so I can at least determine something like that . Judging from your personality, you would definitely be the type to utilize this power . Am I wrong?”
“…If that’s the case, wouldn’t it be better to tell one of her guards?”
“Oh, are you not a guard? I’m not sure what your position is . ”
He had me .
It was true . He had never mentioned my job .
It was true . He had never mentioned my job .
Digging your own grave—I guess that was a phrase for me .
…As if he could read my thoughts, Dean tucked away his smile .
“But back on topic…I’ll say it again . After observing your day-to-day actions, I guessed that you had trained in some kind of martial arts . From how your gaze moves, to how your feet move…it’s not hard to tell . Going down that line of thought, it seems more likely that you’re her eyes and ears than any kind of guard . That’s what I thought . ”
“Is…that so…”
Was I too weak, or was the man before me too observant?
“Who are you?”
Whatever he said would not be true .
Even if I were weak, I shouldn’t have been seen through by a man who only knew a bit of martial arts .
Only a man who had the same level of natural talent as Master, who had trained for at least a decade would be able to tell .
Or perhaps someone who had faced off against someone who was at an equal level to me .
Only then could my observational movements be caught .
Thinking about it like that, the man before me should be the latter .
I couldn’t help but ask this .
“How…would a merchant guild’s merchant’s son bump into a confrontation like that?”
In response to my question, the man before me laughed .
In his eyes was a sliver of a shadow .
“Whatever . Please pass this information onto milady . ”
I couldn’t keep asking this man any personal business .
He hadn’t let any clues slip in my conversation with him .
To my response, the man narrowed his eyes, slightly surprised .
“Of course . But shouldn’t you verify its truth before you pass it on?”
“I’ll do that . But I think that this is something she should know as soon as possible…are you so surprised by my decision?”
“Yes . I thought you wouldn’t tell her news that wasn’t confirmed so she wouldn’t worry . ”
“…I can’t deny that . ”
If this were the past, I might have done that .
No, it was more likely than not that I would have .
…But…
“Milady stands on her own two feet, walking forward with strength . As someone who serves her, if I slow her down without any important reason, she won’t be able to move forward . ”
When I was talking with milady, I couldn’t help but have goosebumps .
When I was talking with milady, I couldn’t help but have goosebumps .
I saw for myself her determination .
At the same time, I recalled my conversation with Dida from earlier .
That late night secret meeting .
My function was not protecting milady with silk and cotton, preventing her from getting hurt .
It was following by her side as hands and feet, or ears and eyes .
If I wanted to protect her, I couldn’t withhold unconfirmed information or plug my eyes and ears after making a mistake .
That wasn’t my job .
It was…
“You’re not someone who would harm her, are you?”
The second I asked…the man laughed out loud .
“I’m honored to be acknowledged by you like that, Miss Tanya . ”
He said .
“I understand . Miss Tanya, the confirmation of this news and other news, I leave to you . ”
“You don’t have to tell me to do anything . ”
The man turned away . I turned and walked forward to complete my work .
Chapter 120 Tanya s work Miss Tanya, can we talk It was after I had put all the tea supplies away and was walking down the hallway . I wasn t sure when Dean had gotten in front of me, but he called out for me . What is it After I asked this, Dean glanced around casually, confirming that we were the only ones left there before speaking . Do you know Dawson Kataberia the son of the head of knights Dean s words made my gaze sharper . Of course . What about him He seems to be lurking around this territory and near your lady . It s unclear what he s trying to snoop around for . Where did you hear this I heard about it coincidentally in the capital . As you know, me and Duke Anderson are related . I see . If it were Master s connections, then this information was more reliable . No matter what, Master had connections to both the military and the knights order . Even so, it wasn t good to come to rash conclusions . Right now it was best to make sure that this news was real . But I understand . But why tell me this This was an important question . I was just an ordinary servant . Only a few knew that I was milady s eyes and ears . I needed to confirm the veracity of this news immediately . That s why I wanted to tell you first . Is there anything wrong with that So why me To my repeated questions, Dean smiled, seeming slightly confused . Observing your motions, one might realize that you have some training in martial arts . That I ve studied from Duke Anderson, so I can at least determine something like that . Judging from your personality, you would definitely be the type to utilize this power . Am I wrong If that s the case, wouldn t it be better to tell one of her guards Oh, are you not a guard I m not sure what your position is . He had me . It was true . He had never mentioned my job . Digging your own grave I guess that was a phrase for me . As if he could read my thoughts, Dean tucked away his smile . But back on topic I ll say it again . After observing your day to day actions, I guessed that you had trained in some kind of martial arts . From how your gaze moves, to how your feet move it s not hard to tell . Going down that line of thought, it seems more likely that you re her eyes and ears than any kind of guard . That s what I thought . Is that so Was I too weak, or was the man before me too observant Who are you Whatever he said would not be true . Even if I were weak, I shouldn t have been seen through by a man who only knew a bit of martial arts . Only a man who had the same level of natural talent as Master, who had trained for at least a decade would be able to tell . Or perhaps someone who had faced off against someone who was at an equal level to me . Only then could my observational movements be caught . Thinking about it like that, the man before me should be the latter . I couldn t help but ask this . How would a merchant guild s merchant s son bump into a confrontation like that In response to my question, the man before me laughed . In his eyes was a sliver of a shadow . Whatever . Please pass this information onto milady . I couldn t keep asking this man any personal business . He hadn t let any clues slip in my conversation with him . To my response, the man narrowed his eyes, slightly surprised . Of course . But shouldn t you verify its truth before you pass it on I ll do that . But I think that this is something she should know as soon as possible are you so surprised by my decision Yes . I thought you wouldn t tell her news that wasn t confirmed so she wouldn t worry . I can t deny that . If this were the past, I might have done that . No, it was more likely than not that I would have . But Milady stands on her own two feet, walking forward with strength . As someone who serves her, if I slow her down without any important reason, she won t be able to move forward . When I was talking with milady, I couldn t help but have goosebumps . I saw for myself her determination . At the same time, I recalled my conversation with Dida from earlier . That late night secret meeting . My function was not protecting milady with silk and cotton, preventing her from getting hurt . It was following by her side as hands and feet, or ears and eyes . If I wanted to protect her, I couldn t withhold unconfirmed information or plug my eyes and ears after making a mistake . That wasn t my job . It was You re not someone who would harm her, are you The second I asked the man laughed out loud . I m honored to be acknowledged by you like that, Miss Tanya . He said . I understand . Miss Tanya, the confirmation of this news and other news, I leave to you . You don t have to tell me to do anything . The man turned away . I turned and walked forward to complete my work .