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Chapter 1013
There was no strict criteria for choosing
“Well, they are servants of a duke. They understand the importance of a Silver Fenrir. I doubt any of them would run away.”
“So you are not sure?”
“It has been so long since I left the main house. And so I am not as in tune with how they think over there.”
“Yes, some of them I have not seen in a long time as well. I didn’t know that Alfred and Jane were married now… They used to fight a lot, you know?”
“Hoho. But arguing like that suggests a degree of closeness too.”
Apparently, it had been some time since Claire and Sebastian were last there.
And people did change.
“In any case, I hope the people I choose will not reject me. Of course, I have not been able to decide anything yet…”
They had been chosen by Mr. Ekenhart. So it would be rather sad if I then chose someone, and they did not want to come.
“But surely there is someone you have marked?”
“You overestimate me. Well, I suppose some did catch my attention. At this point, Ms. Chita seems the most likely.”
I was also quite curious about Walter. But I didn’t want to mention him in front of Sebastian right now.
“Oh… The youngest woman. Hmm…”
“Mr. Takumi!?”
“I think you are misunderstanding me.”
“Indeed?”
Sebastian grinned while Claire looked at me with suspicion.
“Hah… There is no use trying to tease me now. The reason why I said that, was because of her reaction to Leo. Even though she was scared at first…”
“Because of what she said?”
“Yes. She was the only person who said Leo was cute. It reminded me of Ms. Lyra. I know that is not the best reason to choose someone. In any case, it just means that I’ve made a mental note.”
“Oh…”
Claire looked rather relieved.
“As for their abilities, everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. So I cannot say anything. But I don’t think you’re wrong to care about that. After all, they will have to work closer to you. And so it is not just ability, but their character that is also important.”
“That is why there are butlers like Sebastian around my father. People who are able to tease him… Even if they act normally in public.”
“Haha… I suppose they get along very well with Mr. Ekenhart.”
“I have been serving this family since the previous generation. And the old master was not one for formalities.”
Claire’s grandfather…
“In any case, you should decide based on any criteria that you see fit. If they are not sufficiently skilled or you have issues with their character, you can always hire someone else.” ꭆ𝖆ɴồ𝐁Ěṣ 𝔫𝖔𝔳𝖕𝖚𝔟.𝔠𝔬𝖒
“I suppose I shouldn’t expect to hire a team of perfect staff all at once… I understand.”
“Please ask me or Sebastian if you need advice.”
“Yes, I will. But was there anyone you would recommend, Claire?”
“Oh, asking already? Well… That Walter does interest me.”
I had asked Claire because she was born and raised in the main house. And so she would know most of the people there.
According to Mr. Lyra, she had even helped to hire some of them…
But Walter was Sebastian’s son, so he would be different. But perhaps Claire had hired one of the others who arrived today…
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