My Servant System

Chapter 599 Chapter 598: No Rest For Us

"Of course, I am NOT sending you there alone. Chordeva, if you would like to accompany them, that'd be excellent, but if not then I was going to send Sker and some of my own Guard along, as well as Arch Mage Kolia. Since we don't know the extent of danger that this Vitra poses, nor the extent of danger that whoever or whatever is controlling her poses, I am not taking any chances."

The Marquess sighed softly as she tapped her fork against her plate, glancing over towards the Countess and towards Mother for a moment before looking towards Jahi.

"I'll go. She's my brat, after all. Besides, I don't have the best feeling in regards to the Renacla's, and I don't care to leave things up to fate. Though, I really would love to have a nice, long break right about now..."

She looked back towards Mother, who was holding Alessandra and Lakshmi, both of the babies sleepily looking around the table as they tried their best to wake up, only to be lulled back to sleep from the warmth surrounding them.

The Empress nodded, her head turning towards Mother as she too observed the sleeping babies, understanding the feeling that the Marquess had in regards to everything happening.

But, like she had said, none of us felt that this upcoming tango with the Renacla's youngest Lady would be a smooth affair, especially not with how the world had been changing recently.

There was just something fishy about it, and we couldn't exactly tell what type of 'fish' we were dealing with...

"Well... Sadly, I sincerely doubt that we'll find a time of peace anytime soon, Chordeva. I believe we already lived through it not too long ago. Perhaps this age of strife won't be as long as the last, but balance is something you can expect from the world. It's never unbalanced for too long... Anyways, I would suggest leaving tomorrow morning at the latest then; the Renacla County is a ways away, after all. And even though the three women had nothing to say in regards to sending a message, who knows if this Vitra had some way to tell if her plans were progressing or not. If she retained any of her intellect after this change, she could be a rather frightening young woman..."

We all nodded as we watched the Empress stand up, the towering woman smiling softly at Mother and I as she said "Anyways, you'll be pleased to know that the paperwork went through for your new titles, Baroness Julie Zara and Lady Katherine Zara. The Zara Family now has all of the privileges of a Barony and then some. Congratulations. Now, if you'll excuse us."

Lady Lorelei stood up as well, nodding to Mother and I before flashing a chilly smile towards the Countess, who smiled back at her as well, the two women still feuding over... practically nothing, since both were happily married.

At least Lady Kio and Mother had actual reason to feud with one another, considering their past, but the Countess and Lady Lorelei were at odds because of a 'what if' situation multiple, multiple years ago.

It was... baffling, but at the same time considering the Countess is who she is, I can't exactly say I'm too surprised; the largest 'threat' to her as the Marquess' only woman was Lady Lorelei back then, and perhaps that had continued on to this day?

Either way, it was weird and unneeded, but I guess it was too ingrained into them for it to be pushed away easily.

When the Empress and Lady Lorelei had left the room, the Marquess glanced at us and asked "So did you want to personally go and check on this, or are we allowed to relax? Wait, why do I even bother asking... We'll leave tonight then."

Jahi smiled wryly at her parents, who were staring at her quietly before they exchanged glances, communicating silently.

"Well then I need to get to work before we leave! I'll be back an hour or so before dusk?"

Anput shot out of her chair and rushed towards the door, briefly looking back for acknowledgment before exiting, making her way to the forge to finish up whatever she wanted to smith for us before we were going out on yet another excursion.

Leone finished eating before excusing herself as well, going to visit Lady Igna to brew some more potions for the journey ahead, leaving Jahi and I on our own... though Jahi was swiftly dragged away by the Marquess, who was using training as a cover for needing to vent a little.

That left Mother, Bessie and I to take care of the dishes and clean everything up while the Countess looked after the children, the Elf returning to her rocker and reading with both Alessandra and Lakshmi sitting in her lap.

When I finished up, I gave Mother a quick hug before exiting the room as well, making my way over towards the empty chapel and finding myself in front of the altar for Reincantra once again, a small smile on my lips as I knelt and began the familiar, comforting action of prayer, easing my mind and ridding myself of any anxieties I had about my sudden shift from Servant to Noblewoman.

Something that I couldn't wrap my head around no matter how often I thought about it, but something that I was becoming increasingly grateful that had happened, so I used this time to think and mull over everything, before I turned my attention from prayer to contemplation as I browsed the System Shop next.

I had a lot of Shop Points to spend, and we were about to go into another battle, so perhaps these would give us the edge over our enemies..?

Besides, I had quite the wallet currently of Shop Points, and it's not like I got a reward for saving them, so I should spend them!

As I opened the Shop Menu, I felt someone place their hand on my shoulder, making me sigh as I felt the familiar presence of someone I was now bound to, and it wasn't the Demoness...

"Heya Kat~! Been awhile, hasn't it~?"