Chapter 293 I Think A Maiden In Love Is Strong
When Sara finished writing her letter, Maria and Amelia visited her room.
"How are you feeling?"
"I'm a bit sluggish, but overall I'm fine."
"You don't need to lie down, but please avoid going out for a few days. Your magic is healing you, but it's true that your body has been hurt."
"Okay, Miss Amelia."
Sara nodded honestly at Amelia's typical pharmacist's advice.
"After breakfast, Mr. Rihito will also come to check on you. If there are no problems during this check-up, he will go back to your wife."
"It's because of me that he hasn't returned."
"Well, I've contacted him, so he knows you've woken up. He plans to move secretly so the alchemist guild and pharmacist guild don't find out."
"If they find out, it will be a big deal."
"I think it's just a matter of time. Personally, I hope he get to meet Mr. Alexander."
"Amelia, you're so devoted. Have you confessed to him yet?"
"N-No, I haven't done anything like that! Besides, it would just be a bother if I confessed. I'd hate to make things awkward between us after confessing."
While preparing a medicinal drink for Sara, Amelia looked down sadly.
"Ms. Amelia, do you like Sir Alexander?"
Maria asked straightforwardly.
"Since he took care of me when I was a child, at first he felt like a kind older brother from the neighborhood, but after I started my training as a pharmacist, I came to respect him as a master."
"That's not romantic feelings, so I don't think Sir Alexander's attitude would change just because Ms. Amelia said, 'I respect you'."
"Yeah, that's true."
"But Ms. Amelia likes Sir Alexander as a man, right?"
"Eh! Oh, yes... maybe... I think I've felt special about him for quite a while. But I'm just a poor herbalist, and I'm just a little girl pretending to be a pharmacist, so..."
Seeing Amelia's voice getting quieter, Sara, without picking up the cutlery in front of the breakfast Maria prepared, stared at Amelia.
"Everyone has a past. It's true that Amelia was a poor herbalist, but now Amelia is a researcher at Maiden's Tower. Plus, I pay you bonuses for the cosmetics and herbal tea blends she developed, separate from the salary. Right now, the recipe ownership belongs to the Sophia Merchant Guild, but I don't want to think about it too much; if you wish to leave Maiden's Tower and join another merchant guild, I would consider handing it over."
Amelia and Alicia are among the top earners as common women in Avalon. Their salary is not only at the same level as what Robert receives as governor from Grandchester, but the bonuses they receive on top of their salary are also exceptional.
Also, Teresa also has her own room in Maiden's Tower, but instead of receiving a salary, she buys the products she creates. Sara suggested a salary system, but Teresa herself refused, saying as a blacksmith, "I want you to judge based on what I've made." For products like the lip balm dispenser, 20% of the sales go to her.
"Well, I have enough money now, and my mother and younger siblings' lives have become easier. But I could only achieve that thanks to Mr. Alexander. I can't do anything to trouble someone who has helped me so much."
"I don't understand why you think it would trouble him. Maybe Mr. Alexander has feelings for Amelia too."
"I'm 13 years younger than Mr. Alexander."
"I think there are few men who would dislike being confessed to by a young and attractive woman. Don't you think so, Maria?"
"I think so. By the way, is Sir Alexander the kind of man who would change his attitude because a disciple confessed to him?"
Amelia thought for a moment and answered, "No, he is not that kind of person."
"Well, confessing takes courage, right? It would change the relationship a lot."
Sara watched Amelia and smiled wryly. She remembered that when she was Sarasa, she had her first serious relationship at the same age as Amelia.
"Hey, Amelia. If you keep not confessing and one day Mr. Alexander brings another woman as his partner, what will you do? Won't that be shocking?"
"Th-That is!"
"Because Mr. Alexander is older than my father, right? Even though men have a long suitable age, he's still at a certain age. Someone might introduce a woman to Mr. Alexander. Considering he's the Vice Guild Manager of the Pharmacist Guild, his social status isn't bad either."
Amelia shrank a little, shrugging her shoulders and looking down.
"See, even you don't like it, right?"
"...Yes."
"Then you have no choice but to confess. It's a no-lose situation, and you know he's not the kind of person who would distance himself from you if you fail, right?"
"But..."
While watching Amelia start to fidget, Sara began to eat her breakfast. Immediately, Maria poured Elma juice into a glass.
"I think Ms. Amelia should decide what to do herself, but we maids can give Ms. Amelia a little push."
"What do you mean?"
"It would be great if Ms. Amelia became so beautiful that Sir Alexander would be surprised and turn around. We are professionals in that area! Besides, if we hear that Ms. Amelia, who supports our beauty, is getting polished, even the main estate will come to cheer you on."
"That sounds good. Maria's idea is the best! If possible, get some clothing and accessories under the name of the Sophia Merchant Guild."
"W-wait, Sara! It wouldn't make sense to polish someone like me with the merchant guild's funds, right? I'm not a beauty like you."
Sara stopped eating and, flustered, looked Amelia up and down.
"Amelia, you don't understand. You are a researcher who supports the beauty of the Sophia Merchant Guild. It's okay to be yourself in the lab or when you're with patients, but you should be beautiful in public. Otherwise, the products won't be convincing, right?"
"Really!"
"It's also a big plus that you usually look like a cute, ordinary woman. It strongly shows how much a woman can transform with makeup and clothing. Plus, if your skin looks radiant and firm even when you're bare-faced, that's even better."
"Milady, shouldn't Ms. Alicia also work on her appearance?"
"That's true. A young and beautiful alchemist causing a sensation at the academy would be amazing. Let's start a project team right away. Since we're at it, how about asking the boy in the women's village to design some comfortable everyday clothes?"
After saying all that in a rush, Sara suddenly stopped and smiled at Amelia.
"So, Amelia, never say 'I'm not good enough' again. You are talented, cute, and beautiful. You are my proud friend."
"Thank you very much."
Amelia smiled brightly while tears streamed down her face. At that moment, both Sara and Maria thought her smile was truly beautiful.
Meanwhile, Sara noticed that Sedrick was ordering his subordinates to investigate Alexander's background, but she decided to pretend not to notice.
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