Everyone Was Obsessed With Me After I Became the Youngest Princess Favorite

His smile was unfamiliar and surprising, so I only blinked, but suddenly the Duke asked.

“So, what about you?”

“Yes?”

“Until now, you have only talked about other people. So I’m asking what you want to do.”

“…!”

I was surprised by the unexpected question.

‘Me? What I want?’

Has anyone ever asked me something like this before?

The only person who has been interested in my future so far has been me.

“Well, I… want to be by Diana’s side, and sell things in the market…”

“I-I… Next to Diana, serving…”

I stopped speaking unintentionally.

I don’t know, but I heard that it’s a great honor for a servant to serve his master closely.

Not only will they have a career as an attendant, but they will also have honor and rights.

It may not be the position I wished for as an orphan.

It was then.

“You must have heard from Count Marietta that you have a mana.”

As I hesitated, the Duke spoke first.

“The chief mage of the Duke’s family said that your mana is of high purity and quantity. Thanks to that, the healing magic was even more effective.”

It was then that I realized why the scar on my body had disappeared when I undressed to take a bath.

I was going to ask the Duchess about it, but the Duke spoke first.

“You may not understand it well, but having mana means having infinite possibilities. It’s a waste to work as a maid. In particular, your conditions are on the better side.”

“…”

“But it is difficult to manage this on your own. You will need help,” the Duke said.

I soon had a hunch about what the Duke would say to me.

“There are many skilled wizards in the duchy. You can become a wizard if you want, or you can study other things. Because I will support you.”

At that moment, it seemed to me that I could understand the actions of the duke and duchess, albeit a bit.

‘Did the Duke bring me here to support me from the beginning?’

However, it was not common for commoners to be ‘born with mana’, but in itself, it was not a rare thing.

It was rare only for commoners, but it was commonplace for nobles.

‘It would be difficult even for nobles if they were sponsored by a great aristocrat, perhaps the Duke’s family.’

As I continued my thoughts, to find the cause, my head seemed to be spinning.

“What happens if I refuse? Will I have to go to an orphanage like other children?”

“What?”

“I… I just want to work as a servant.”

Amid the confusion, the Duke made a facial expression that showed he couldn’t understand what was being said as I struggled to speak.

It seemed like he was disappointed at first glance.

‘Perhaps he thinks I’m kicking away an opportunity because I’m young.’

However, I also knew.

How much of an overwhelming proposal I am rejecting right now.

But I had no choice but to refuse.

‘Receiving noble sponsorship also means being dependent on that family.’

The true purpose of noble sponsorship was to send people to the academy or provide other education to create talented individuals who could play active roles in various aspects of society such as artists, politicians, and lawyers, and to gain their loyalty.

‘Of course, being a member of the duchy is a fortune that will not come again…’

It went against my plan to leave this place someday and live freely.

I no longer wanted to form deep relationships with others.

I was also afraid of giving my heart foolishly and being betrayed.

Above all, the biggest reason for entering the Duke’s family in the first place was to regain Jack’s position.

‘Of course, I thought I would be in debt while preparing to stand on my own, as I am still young….’

Anyway, I can no longer receive sponsorship now.

“Miss Diana, I can take good care of her! I can also serve meals well, organize bedding, and read books too.”

“….”

“I’m good at cleaning, too. I did it every day at the orphanage!”

I strongly appealed that I could do anything, from dusting and mopping to laundry.

After listening to me expressionlessly for a while, Duke Elad spoke.

“For now, do as you please.”

Although his response was a bit unsatisfactory, I still achieved what I wanted, so I bowed and left.

Perhaps due to the release of tension, my body twisted as I walked.

My mind was also agitated for no reason, and I stumbled and fell to the ground with a thud not long after.

When I raised my head and looked up, Allen was standing there with an annoyed expression.

“Sorry, I’m sorry!… No, Master?”

Since I had decided to become a maid in this house, I had to change my way of addressing him.

As I thought about calling Diana “Miss” when I got back, Allen furrowed his brows and asked, “What are you doing over there?”

“What?”

“This is where our father’s study is. Why are you coming out of here?”

As I stumbled over my words, he looked at me incredulously.

“Diana and Mother were not enough?”

He grabbed my shoulder and yelled, but suddenly let go of me and took a step back, startled.

Upon seeing his reaction, I was surprised and examined why he was acting that way. He was looking at my hand with a twisted face as if touching me was unpleasant.

“What bones…”

“….?”

Allen, who was scanning me up and down, suddenly yelled out.

“Anyway, if you keep bothering me without even realizing the situation, that Diana is treating you well, I won’t leave you alone. Got it?”

It was the moment when I nodded my head to say that I got it.

A loud sound, like a growl coming from my stomach, echoed through the hallway.

Surprise filled Allen’s expression, and my face also tightened.

Deep down, I regarded Allen as a younger brother similar to Diana, but what a humiliation this was!

***

It’s been a few days since I was humiliated by Allen.

But I still feel ashamed when I recall that day.

‘I wish he had just pretended not to know.’

Allen, who was still young, was not at all the kind of gentleman who would show such consideration to someone embarrassed.

On the contrary, he shouted that even if we ignored the Duke’s family; they were still a rich and powerful family, and he tried to drag me forcefully to the restaurant.

Had it not been for Diana and the Duchess, who had woken up to find me, I would have been tortured with food.

‘Then I would have vomited and been sick again.’

Despite how much I dislike it, he acts so cruelly!

I blamed myself for seeing Allen as a child and shuddered in fear.

“Why are you like this, siste?”

“Huh? Oh, it’s nothing…”

I casually replied to Diana’s question and quickly lowered my head.

“Miss, you shouldn’t call me ‘sister’.”

“Hmm?”

“From now on, please call me ‘Lia’, Miss.”

“Siste, eat this!”

Ignoring my words, Diana shook a chocolate cookie in front of me naturally.

I narrowed my eyes at her behavior.

‘Is she pretending not to understand on purpose? No, that can’t be it. Or is it?’

I felt uneasy, but eventually gave in to the temptation of the chocolate cookie that was enticing my eyes.

As I took a bite of the cookie with a big piece of chocolate in it, a sweet aroma filled my mouth.

‘The taste of heaven!’

Even without looking at myself, I could feel my expression softening.

After just a few days, I had become completely accustomed to the aristocratic lifestyle.

My clothes were clean, my room was warm, and my bed was soft.

The food that came out three times a day was all delicious and plentiful.

‘Even this dessert!’

Being able to soak in a large bathtub with always hot water was the biggest luxury of my life.

I completely forgot about my reservations and discomfort about leaving the side of Duke Elad and Diana someday, and adapted fully to the convenience.

I quickly swallowed the cookie and said,

“Miss, it’s time for your nap.”

“Uwong. Siste only too…”

Diana, whose eyes were filled with drowsiness, was led by my hand to wipe her face and obediently lay down on the bed.

Under the pink canopy, Diana on the bed fluttered like a princess.

Hugging a cute teddy bear in her arms and gently patting it, Diana quickly fell asleep.

After confirming that she had fallen completely asleep, I quietly left the room.

Normally, I wouldn’t leave Diana’s side, but today…

‘Jack is coming!’

I had received permission from the Duchess to go meet him and had already informed her beforehand.

‘I’m really relieved.’

Although I wanted to undo my mistake and behave differently from my previous life, I didn’t have the desire to manipulate someone else’s life.

I was glad that Jack could live his original life in his original place.

Most of all, since the last time I saw Jack, he was unconscious, I wanted to meet him quickly after he recovered.

My heart was pounding, and my steps quickened.

However, as I came down the stairs and was about to step outside, I flinched and stopped in my tracks.

“Hello, young master!”

I almost collided with Allen again.

Letting out a sigh of relief, I looked up and saw Allen looking at me with a puzzled expression.

“Why are you wandering around alone? Where’s Diana?”

“Miss Diana is taking a nap right now.”

 What about you? 

I tilted my head at Allen’s rough voice.

Usually, I felt uncomfortable having to do everything with Diana, like tea time and meals, as if we couldn’t be separated. But this time, I guess I was dissatisfied that we weren’t together.

“My friend came to visit the duke’s mansion today, so I was on my way to meet them.”

“Friend?”

“Yes. Ah, but I did ask for permission…”

Feeling self-conscious, I was fidgeting with my fingers when Allen suddenly grabbed my hand without warning.

Startled, I instinctively crouched and raised both arms above my head.

It was a movement that seemed ingrained in my bones and closer to instinct.

As I slowly realized the silence around me, I cautiously lowered my arms with a sudden realization…

“What are you doing? 

I met Allen’s terrifyingly twisted face with my eyes.

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