“They’re not quitting, they’re fired, why?”
“You know how it is, the girls who get fired keep their mouths shut, and the employers don’t explain, they just tell us to find someone new.”
After checking for a while, the employee just reached into a drawer and pulled out something, like she couldn’t find it from where she was sitting.
It was a paper that looked like a bunch of contacts. She licked her fingers and started flipping through the pages quickly.
“Ah, here it is.”
She muttered in a pleased voice as if she’d finally found them.
She tore off one of the sheets and held it out to Eugenia.
“Go to the place it says there. Tell him you want to see Mr. Albury, and he’ll show you.”
“Okay, thanks.”
“I don’t know about you, but it sounds like your employer is a bit of a prick, so if you’re in a hurry for a lot of money, you’d better keep your mouth shut and your behavior under control.”
“Yeah, I see.”
She was pretty confident in her ability to keep a low profile.
“It’s my specialty.”
And she had Joshua’s temper under control!
Anyone else would be easy compared to Joshua.
“Oh, by the way, the transaction fee is…….”
“Never mind, they’ve already taken it. So you don’t have to pay anything extra.”
“I see.”
Eugenia nodded in understanding.
“Then I’ll be on my way.”
“Good luck, young lady.”
Turning her back on the employee, Eugenia walked out of the employment agency.
“Where should I go, um, is that way?”
After stepping outside, she glanced around for a second, trying to figure out where she was.
A bit too slow, she realized someone was trailing her, their steps quiet.
* * *
The Inn of Osir.
“Wow, a classy inn…….”
Eugenia compared the name of her employer’s lodging on the paper with the name on the sign and let out a small gasp.
Honestly, objectively, it wasn’t all that luxurious.
But compared to where Eugenia and her twins were staying, the facilities and appearance paled in comparison, and she couldn’t help but be impressed.
“I wish I could let my kids stay in a place like this…….”
Of course, the inn was the best she could offer, but she couldn’t help but feel a bitter taste in her mouth.
“Let us meet.”
She opened the collar of her robe and stepped inside.
Ding!
The bell on the door made a cheerful sound.
Eugenia removed her robe, and soon a pleasant-looking middle-aged woman stepped out from inside with a friendly smile.
“Welcome, my dear. Are you alone, young lady?”
“Oh, yes……. Well, that is.”
“Well, what can I do, we’re fully booked, so you can’t stay, only eat. Would you like me to prepare you a meal?”
Her attitude was far from the owner of the shabby inn where she was staying.
Eugenia almost interrupted, but she quickly shook her head and explained her purpose.
“Oh, no, I’m here to see a person.”
” A person?”
“I’d like to see Mr. Albury, who is staying here.”
“Mr. Albury? Oh, you mean them. Are you from the employment agency?”
Eugenia nodded quietly.
“Follow me.”
The innkeeper turned and led the way, as if she had been through this situation many times before.
It was Eugenia who was puzzled.
“Just like this? If you’re doing something else, I’ll be in the way……. Do you mind if I don’t say anything?”
The middle-aged woman walking ahead of her let out a small laugh and nodded.
“Don’t worry, I’ve already been told to send anyone from the employment agency upstairs if they come by. Anyway, come along, miss. I hope you last long.”
The innkeeper smiled good-naturedly and started up the stairs.
Eugenia hesitated for a moment but then began to cautiously follow the innkeeper.
“Come this way.”
Eugenia cocked her head.
The innkeeper had only gone up to the second floor and then turned around.
“Uh……? The paper I got from the employment agency clearly said the third floor.
Eugenia stopped walking and looked up at the stairs leading to the third floor.
‘Is it my mood?’
The hallway seemed a little darker.
As she did so, the innkeeper, who had already moved ahead of her, stopped in front of a room.
“Come here.”
The innkeeper urged in a whisper, gesturing for her to follow.
Eugenia approached the innkeeper again, feeling nervous.
“Well, maybe he was on the third floor when he posted the job, and now he’s moved to the second floor.
When Eugenia finally approached, the innkeeper took a deep breath.
Then, with a hint of panic in his eyes, dhe said.
“You might be a little surprised.”
“It’s ……?”
But the innkeeper didn’t answer Eugenia’s question.
Instead, she clenched her fists and began pounding on the door.
Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang!
“Mr. Albury!”
Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang, bang!
“Mr. Albury, open the door, Mr. Albury!”
A voice that rumbled like it had been boiled in a train canister.
Startled, Eugenia took an involuntary step backward and stared at the innkeeper’s back with wide eyes.
Bang, bang, bang, bang, bang!
“Ugh, open the door, Mr. Albury!”
And…….
Eugenia let out an exclamation.
‘The person inside is quite a person.’
‘If she’s making such a fuss, why doesn’t he just open the door?’
How many more times did she call out?
Finally, from inside the room, She heard the sound of someone turning the lock.
Soon enough, the door swung open with a creak, the sound of hinges engaging, and a man stepped through, scratching at his balding head.
His face was gaunt but handsome.
“What’s going on?”
He sounded sleepy like he’d been sleeping.
“There’s someone here to see you for an interview.”
“What kind of dawn is this?”
“It’s dawn for you, but for everyone else, it’s when the sun is in the middle of the sky.”
“Oh, is it that time already?”
“Yikes, you’re like a man who doesn’t know night from day. Here, this is the lady, she must have seen the job posting at the Bears’ employment agency.”
The innkeeper pointed to Eugenia, who was standing behind her.
The man’s gaze snapped to Eugenia. He still looked sleepy, but he seemed to know what was going on.
“Good to see you.”
“Nice to meet you, I’m Eugenia.”
“Um, yes, Miss Eugenia. Why don’t you come inside, then, because I need to interview you…… first.”
The innkeeper winked and nudged Eugenia forward.
“Good luck, young lady.”
The innkeeper walked back downstairs at a brisk pace as if she had a lot of work to do, and in the meantime, Albury called out again.
“Please come in.”
“If you’ll excuse me, then.”
“You’re welcome.”
Once inside the room, Eugenia frowned slightly.
‘What a pigsty…….’
The room was strewn with papers, luggage, and clothes.
‘I can only assume why they ran away. ……. Hmmm.’
She thought it would be neat and tidy because she had a good eye for detail, but it was far from that.
“Sorry, the room is a little dirty.”
Albery said, haphazardly gathering papers into a bundle and placing them on the desk.
He looked around and rubbed his dry hands together.
“Where do you to sit……. Do you want to just sit in the middle? Anywhere is fine.”
“Okay, I’ll sit here then.”
Eugenia plopped down on the edge of the bed, the only one that still looked intact.
Albury, who had just picked up a chair, sat down in front of her at a reasonable distance.
His arms draped over the back of the chair, he rubbed his eyes slightly and asked.
“So, you’re applying for the position of maid?”
“Yes.”
“Do you know exactly what the job entails?”
Eugenia straightened her back and straightened her posture, then looked straight at Albury and spoke in a calm voice.
“Just what it says on the job posting. You said you needed a maid to accompany you to the Eisa Empire.”
“Yes, that is correct, but would you mind?”
“What?”
“I’m just saying that in this day and age, crossing borders, even if they’re neighboring countries, seems to be a bit of a stretch.”
“Yeah, I don’t see a problem with that, which is why I applied.”
As if that didn’t make sense, Albert looked at Eugenia.
He ran his fingers along his jaw, noticing the stubble on his chin.
“You’re an unusual one. I don’t usually favor long-distance missions.”
“Missions?”
For some reason, She thought it was an unusual choice of words for him to say.
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