I Would Like To Live A Different Life If I Could Go Back In Time - Episode 4

“Well then, sir, madam, I shall take my leave.”

“Ah, I’ve taken care of Yuria. The house over there is ready for immediate living. Let me know as soon as you get better.”

Understood.

And then, after leaving the office, I give instructions to the guards.

“Now, please take the young lady to the carriage. Be gentle.”

The young lady being carried in the carriage is sleeping soundly, showing no signs of waking up.

I loaded the bare minimum of luggage onto the carriage and am ready to depart.

It seems that the gentlemen have no intention of meeting the young lady heading to the estate.

The young lady had a wet nurse until recently, but she quit her job to live with her son, and I became the young lady’s exclusive maid in her place.

I used to think of her as my innocent and very cute little sister. But then, she suddenly went half-mad and collapsed.

From that day on, the young lady began to exhibit strange behavior.

I couldn’t help but worry.

The husbands didn’t seem to take it seriously, as if they just wanted to avoid the issue. Rather, they had an attitude that suggested they found it bothersome. Seeing that made me very sad.

I myself was abandoned by my parents and taken in by the church, so I saw myself in Lady Yuria.

I will absolutely protect Lady Yuria.

With that resolve in my heart, I headed towards the territory.

It takes about a week to get from the royal capital to my home.

During that time, the young lady did not wake up, and I continued to call out to her. As for meals, even though she was unconscious, she would chew and swallow the food I brought to her mouth without any fuss. I took care of her lower needs as if she were a baby.

At the church, I took care of the little kids every day, so it’s not a burden for me.

The guard was looking at the young lady who continued to sleep with a puzzled expression, but when I said she was just put to sleep by Professor Paron’s magic, he seemed to be convinced.

“Are you the maid Emma? I am Ivan, the mayor managing this household… And the one being carried is Miss Yuria, I see.”

Well, here it is. This is the key. The bodyguard and cook named Graham will come later. This town is small but very safe.

The young lady will be able to live in peace. Well then, I will go home. If anything comes up, please let me know immediately.

The mayor, who speaks in a rough manner but seems to care for Lady Yuria. He might be much kinder than he appears.

Mayor Ivan said that and handed over the key before leaving.

The house is one of the larger ones in town, but it’s a very small wooden house for a lord’s residence. It was kept clean and ready for use, thanks to Mayor Ivan’s management.

There were rooms for the servants, a room that seemed to be for guests, and then there were the storage room and the master’s room.

I instruct the guard to take her straight to the young lady’s room and lay her down on the bed.

As expected, everyone went into their rooms due to the fatigue from the long journey.

―Clink clink

The doorbell rang, and as I headed to the entrance, a man peeked out.

“Excuse me! I’m Graham, the new bodyguard and cook starting today. Is anyone here?”

“You must be Mr. Graham. My name is Emma. I am the master’s maid in this house. Well, anyway, please come inside.”

I took Graham to the guest room and had him sit down.

“Is Mr. Graham from this town?”

Graham, who looks to be about the same age as me, nods after taking a sip of tea.

“It’s delicious. I’m from this town, but for the past few years, I’ve been traveling and learning about different cuisines because I love cooking.”

It’s just that the mayor called me right after I returned from my trip the other day.

I was just thinking it was about time for me to settle down, and then I was introduced to a perfect job opportunity.

“Understood. If anything comes up, I should inform the mayor, right? I heard you could also provide protection; is that correct?”

“Ah. I often had to fight monsters while traveling all the time. Of course, I graduated from knight school, you know?”

I don’t know how much I can trust them, but they seem like a good person. Well, it wouldn’t be good to turn them away here and have them think I’m a nuisance to the town, so I guess I have no choice but to accept them.

“Without further ado, is it possible for me to start working today?”

“Ah, that’s fine. I heard that live-in arrangements were okay, but is that alright?”

“Yes. There is a servant’s room, so please feel free to use it.”

“Got it. As soon as I bring my luggage, I’ll get started right away.”

Mr. Graham is wearing a broad smile.

“First, show me the kitchen. Also, I want to check the necessary ingredients.”

“Yes, please. Also, today we have a coachman and guards to transport the young lady, but we will return to the royal capital tomorrow. Please take care of the security of this house starting tomorrow.”

“Oh! Got it!”

After looking at the kitchen, he returned to the town to procure ingredients and pick up supplies.

The next day, after bidding farewell to the guards and coachmen, our life as a trio began.

Of course, I informed Mr. Graham that the young lady is asleep due to magic.

It seems that he had seen a dream magic during his journey.

The lady, who was sleeping, was served food specially prepared to prevent her from choking, and I continued to occasionally call out to her.