I Became the Butler of the Seventh Princess, Who’s Regressing Into a Child - Episode 30

Episode 30

I returned to the first floor through the warp. As I was about to exit the dungeon, I heard a voice.

“Wow!? Is that you, Rondo-san?”

I had just warped. And there stood Anfi, looking surprised. Next to her were people dressed like knights, sharing a similar expression of astonishment. They all seemed somewhat unfamiliar with the situation….. could they be rookie knights?

“That’s right… are you here to level up?”

“Something like that. I’ve become a senior knight now. I’m taking care of the new recruits,” 

Anfi said, puffing out her chest with pride.

As Anfi spoke, three of the rookie knights bowed politely. I returned the gesture, and one of the rookies then asked Anfi.

“….Um, Anfi-senpai, is this cool-looking person perhaps your boyfriend?”

“B-boyfriend!? N-no, that’s not it! Please don’t say strange things! That’s rude!”

“But you were talking about a prince who helped you when you were in trouble when you came to this dungeon… it’s this person, right?”

“N-no! I didn’t say that! I didn’t say anything like that! Rondo-san! It’s a misunderstanding! This child has trouble expressing herself!”

“….I-is that so?”

….I suppose I do seem to have a reasonably good impression since I’ve helped Anfi a few times. But pointing it out doesn’t change anything. So I chose not to say anything.

“B-but more importantly! you just warped here….. did you perhaps defeat the dungeon boss?”

“Ah, you got it right.”

“Wow! As expected of you, Rondo-san! I can now go solo up to the fourth level. But I still don’t have the courage to challenge a dungeon boss.”

“Well, there’s no need to rush. It’s better to level up steadily before attempting it.”

“That’s true….. I’m quite unlucky, so I never know what irregular situations I might get caught up in.”

“…That’s right. The rookies need to be careful. Anfi has already encountered unique monsters twice.”

“W-wait, Rondo-san! Don’t tease me!”

I joked, and the rookies smiled awkwardly.

“……We’ve already been caught up in it once and had to escape.”

“……As expected, Anfi-san really is incredibly unlucky, huh?”

No way. Perhaps I should adventure together with Anfi after all. However, she also has her duties as a knight. So it wouldn’t be that convenient.

“……Just make sure you don’t die,” 

I said, encouraging them as I parted ways with them.

—

Back at the mansion….. there were many unfamiliar-faced maids. Now that I think about it, I heard there would be new hires due to some people retiring.

Just then, Elena, who was guiding them, noticed me as I returned. The maids’ gazes turned toward me… I seem to be gathering attention, being unnecessarily handsome.

“Welcome back, Rondo-san. Everyone, he works as a personal servant for Lady Luciana, just like me.” 

“Thank you, I look forward to working with you.”

Since I was introduced, I greeted them, and they all replied.

…There were five new maids. And among them, one of them had a thigh that was definitely… that of a character named Rinyan. She was a character from the main game… a spy who works under a certain royal family. She sometimes carries out assassinations as well.

Her race is Catfolk, with adorable cat ears and a swaying tail. She had a blank expression and was following Elena, but… why is Rinyan here?

……I couldn’t help but feel a bit curious.

—

Night.

I was looking at the list of new maids that Elena had given me. The reason was to remember their names and to review their backgrounds.

After all, Lady Luciana is still a princess. You never know what might come up.

As I went through the list of maids, I particularly focused on Rinyan. However, there wasn’t much written about her background.

…..Well, there are various differences between the game and this world.

There’s also the possibility that I’m overthinking things. Still, if she really is here to investigate Lady Luciana, it’s something to be wary of.

While I was considering this, Lady Luciana came to my room.

“Shia is tired! Tired, tired, tired!”

…Unaware of my inner thoughts, Lady Luciana entered the room and happily jumped into my arms.