Sloane slept like a log for the rest of the morning. Cecile had a hard time convincing Yulia of Sloane's condition. Thus, eventually ended up entertaining the young child to divert her attention by reading her stories.
The sun was overhead, Sloane woke up lazily crawling out of the bed. Cecile stood with her clothes.
—"She looks tired."Sloane stared at Cecile for a while.
"Is there something you need milady?" The orange-haired maid asked her smiling gently.
"Cecile, you look tired. Did you overwork yourself?"
Cecile was taken aback for a moment.
Sloane wasn't the type to ask other of their condition.
She always wanted things to be done perfectly on time.
"It's nothing for you to worry about milady. Here are your clothes."
Sloane pitied the young maiden. Her usually bright sparkling blue eyes were dull as if her life was sucked out from her body.
She took her clothes from the maid's hands.
"Take some rest. I'm giving you a week off."
"B-but Milady! A week is too much!"
" I insist."
"That's not the problem. You've to prepare for the Knights' Ceremony the next week."
"Hmm. I almost forgot that it's around the corner."
Cecile nodded vigorously.
"But I can still prepare it with other maids."
Cecile's face turned gloomy.
Thus, Sloane had no other choice but to reduce it to three days at a minimum.
Cecile still felt that a day or two was sufficient for rest.
"T-then I'll be taking my leave."
Sloane escorted her to the main gate.
"Hold it! Did you think you are going alone?"
Cecile turned in surprise at Sloane's unexpected question.
"Yes, milady?"
"Elias, escort the young lady to her residence. It's dangerous for her to go alone."
The usually calm and elegant Cecile blushed when the young knight with caramel brown hair and sharp blue eyes appeared before them.
—"She's so pure."Sloane thought smiling.
The young knight was commander Lucas's son who had passed the Knight's Order test with the fourth position in the entire kingdom.
He refused to serve any other household other than the Nirvanas.
—"What a serious face. Like father like son."
"I'm honored to escort an elegant young lady like you. I shall fulfill my duty as per my master's request."
The young man knelt.
"L-likewise.I will be in your care."Cecile flustered.
" Off you two go then."Sloane interrupted.
Cecile looked one last time where the young girl stood. Her jet black hair fluttered in the wind as she winked at her.
Her poor maid turned red as a beet.
-"She knew it all along?"Cecile quickly bowed and left.
"I hope you find your happiness. Cecile de Wolforde. It really matches her."
"Milady, the master is asking for your presence."
The butler said.
"Inform him about my arrival. I shall be meeting him shortly."