Chapter 353

Inside the Valkyrie dormitory.

"I am truly sorry, Young Master Bai Ge. As a maid, having you personally take care of me is a failure of my duties."

"Don't say that. Come, let's eat first."

Inside Sister Rita's bedroom.

The beautiful maid with ash-gold short hair was lying exhaustedly on her bed. Unlike her usual capable and elegant demeanor, she appeared a bit sluggish and lazy, which only added a touch of fragility that made one want to protect her.

Bai Ge sat by the girl's bed, using his authority to check on Rita's body, confirming that she had merely exhausted her physical strength and had not sustained any injuries.

(It seems she and Mei were indeed just sparring. I was too worried. Come to think of it, both Mei and Rita are very rational girls; it's truly unlikely they would start a full-blown 'shuraba' and actually fight.)

Thinking of this, Bai Ge let out a sigh of relief.

To be honest, he had been a little worried that after opening the door, he would see a Sister Rita missing an arm or a leg.

After all, Mei is calm. (Maybe)

But the Queen has always been radical!

"Hehe, but this is truly novel."

"Is something the matter, Young Master Bai Ge?"

"Nothing, I was just thinking that usually it's Rita taking care of me. Now that the roles are rarely reversed, it gives me a chance to take care of you like this."

Bai Ge placed the small low table on the bed, then set the hot food in front of Rita.

Although he wouldn't mind feeding her with an 'Ah~', if the target were Kiana or Bronya, he would have already started doing so.

But unfortunately, although Rita's favorability is steadily increasing, wanting to perform such intimate couple-like actions.

Is still not quite enough.

"As expected, a truly clean and tidy bedroom."

Bai Ge looked around and said. He had just been thinking about occasionally helping this maid clean her room, but the next second he realized he had no such opportunity.

After all, Rita Rossweisse is a perfect maid.

How could her bedroom have even a trace of dirt or mess?

"Thank you for your praise, but looking around a girl's bedroom like this is not very polite."

"That's true, but Rita, do you mind?"

"Hehe, alright. If it's Young Master Bai Ge, Rita certainly welcomes it warmly."

Even while in a state of physical exhaustion, Rita Rossweisse still maintained perfect elegance.

She looked at the young man before her, thinking that this peaceful and beautiful moment should be considered a reward for her hard work today. I hope you don't mind, Miss Mei.

Mei: (I mind very much! This bad maid!)

But Rita's 'bad intentions' were only to this extent.

Just like the dishes she makes every day, she perfectly controlled the ingredients for every step, without anything out of line, simply enjoying the two-person space at this moment.

If asked if Rita likes Bai Ge now?

The answer is certainly yes.

But if asked if this is love?

The answer is that it doesn't go that far.

Rita enjoyed the heart-fluttering moments Bai Ge occasionally brought her, satisfied with the current situation of no longer needing to be a 'black glove' (assassin), but being able to focus on her identities as a Valkyrie and a maid.

St. Freya Academy is far too sunny compared to Schicksal. She hasn't had a chance to use her assassination and espionage skills for a long time.

Rita couldn't help but feel that her skills in this area had probably regressed quite a bit.

Although she was originally used as a bargaining chip and traded to Bai Ge by a certain inhuman Schicksal Overseer, she didn't expect that she could therefore bid farewell to her former self as an assassin.

The time in the Valkyrie dormitory,

was a healing experience for Rita.

"Eh~ even in Schicksal where Lady Durandal is, Rita is less and less willing to go back."

"Isn't that good? Turning over a new leaf is a good thing."

"The only one who is 'dark' is Overseer Otto. The vast majority of Valkyries in Schicksal are 'bright'," Rita added.