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Chapter 21: Adopted by the Marquis's Family

Rest faced off against the butler in a simulated battle, following Marquis Rosemary's proposal.

Despite his defeat, Rest received a letter of recommendation from the Marquis, leading to an unexpected stay at the Marquis's residence that day.

The next day, as Rest pondered if it was time to return home, he was summoned to the Marquis's study.

"...So, the Rosemary family has decided to take you in."

"Huh? What does that mean!?"

In response to Marquis Rosemary's somewhat bitter words, Rest involuntarily raised his voice.

"Hooray!"

Beside Rest, Viola and Primula clasped their hands together and bounced up and down. The twin sisters, with different hair colors and personalities, synchronized their joyous reactions.

"Basically, we'll be living with Rest from now on!"

"Rest-sama, would you like to play chess together? Or perhaps cards?"

"Wait a moment, Primula. Rest-kun didn't come here to play. He's living here to study!"

"Of course, I understand. However... wouldn't it be fine for the first day? After all, he got injured in the simulated battle yesterday."

"Well... that's true! Then, how about chatting in my room? There are many things I want to ask Rest-kun!"

"Keho!"

While the girls were excited, Marquis Rosemary cleared his throat loudly.

"...Rest-kun."

Marquis Rosemary stared fixedly at Rest.

"You will be employed as a trainee servant in our house. From now on, you will sleep and study in one of the rooms in the mansion as part of your occupational training. We cannot provide a salary, but in return, we'll take care of your room and board."

"Of course, that's fine... but, is it really okay? I mean, for me, not for me but myself...?"

"You saved my daughters' lives. It's the least I can do. Besides... since you'll be taking the entrance exam with our recommendation, I wouldn't want you to fail."

"That's right, Rest-kun! Don't hesitate!"

"We are truly grateful to Rest-sama. This is not enough to repay you."

Viola and Primula added their support.

The other party was one of the kingdom's top aristocrats. It should be easy for them to accommodate a single servant in their mansion.

"If you have any other requests, I'll do my best to fulfill them. However... I won't entertain requests like 'I want to sleep in the same room as your daughters!'"

"I-I won't say that! Nothing like that!"

Rest frantically waved his hands.

He was being welcomed into the mansion from living in a stable, and they were even supporting him until the entrance exam. There was no further wish he could have...

"Ah..."

Suddenly, one wish came to mind.

Marquis Rosemary, with a monocle gleaming, looked at the entrance of the room. The butler standing there nodded deeply.

"It seems there's something. Speak up."

"Uh... Well, if it's possible... I'd like to learn how to fight from that butler."

"Hmm? Learn how to fight?"

"Yes, I noticed during the mock battle the other day that I lack experience in fighting people. I'd like the butler to teach me about that..."

"Hmm..."

Marquis Rosemary shifted his gaze to the butler standing beside the door. The butler nodded deeply in agreement.

"I also thought Rest-dono is worth training. If you wish, I would be happy to do so."

"Dibble says the same, and if it's between your studies, I don't mind. After all, the entrance exam includes a practical test."

"Thank you very much."

Rest bowed his head to Marquis Rosemary and expressed his gratitude to the butler behind him.

"Now then, enough of the talk! We need to prepare a room for Rest-kun!"

"Is it okay if it's next to my room? It would be convenient for teaching him."

"No, Primula! Rest-kun will be living next to my room!"

"Sister, that's nonsense. Since I'm better at studying, it should be next to my room!"

"Waa!"

The Rosemary sisters took hold of Rest's arms, starting a dispute.

Caught between the sisters, Rest looked perplexed.

"Rest-kun... you understand, right? If you lay a hand on my daughters, I won't tolerate it...!"

"Eek!"

In addition, the Marquis grabbed Rest's shoulder and, with a strangely forceful smile, warned him.

(Wh-what should I do...?)

The sisters openly expressing their affection, the Marquis with bloodshot eyes due to jealousy—surrounded by the three, Rest felt intensely bewildered, his eyes spinning.

Although Rest had been mistreated in the Ebern Viscount's family, it seemed that excessive favoritism also led to distress.

After a lengthy discussion, it was decided that Rest would sleep in a room on the same floor but somewhat separated from the sisters' room.

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