After the girls finished their shower and returned, Liana’s sharp eyes immediately noticed their unkempt hair. Her expression turned serious as she crossed her arms.
"Your hair is a mess," Liana said in a firm voice, making the girls flinch slightly.
Gloria stepped forward, glancing at Liana with a knowing smile. "You’re thinking what I’m thinking?"
Liana nodded. "Gloria, you take the younger one. I’ll handle the older one. Let’s tidy them up properly."
The girls exchanged nervous glances but didn’t dare protest under Liana’s stern gaze.
Gloria grabbed a chair and gestured to the younger girl. "Come here, sit down." Your next read is at freewebnovel
Liana did the same, motioning for the older girl to take a seat. "Sit still, and don’t move."
The girls obeyed immediately, sitting quietly while Liana and Gloria prepared to work.
Gloria chuckled softly, brushing through the younger girl’s wet hair. "This isn’t so bad, little one. You’ll look much better once we’re done."
Liana, on the other hand, was meticulous, carefully inspecting the older girl’s hair. "Hold your head steady. I don’t want to make any mistakes."
As the scissors started snipping away, the girls sat nervously, watching strands of hair fall to the ground.
Gloria worked quickly, a playful grin on her face. "See? Not so scary."
Liana’s movements were precise and deliberate. "Done. Now you look like a proper maid," she said as she stepped back to inspect her work.
Gloria finished shortly after, patting the younger girl’s shoulder. "There. All cleaned up."
The girls hesitantly touched their trimmed hair, glancing at each other with wide eyes.
Liana crossed her arms, her expression softening slightly. "Better. Remember, as part of the Armand household, you must carry yourselves properly. Keep your hair neat at all times."
The girls nodded earnestly. "Yes, Madam!"
From the courtyard, Javier’s laughter rang out again, making Gloria chuckle. "Let’s hope they’re ready for everything that comes with serving him," she said with amusement.
"Liana clapped her hands sharply, making the two girls jump slightly. "Now ! Do you at least know how to cut meat and vegetables?"
The older girl quickly nodded. "Y-yes, Madam!"
The younger one followed suit, her voice trembling. "We can do it, Madam!"
Liana’s eyes narrowed slightly, as if assessing their sincerity. After a brief pause, she gave a satisfied nod. "Good. Follow me! We’re going to the kitchen. No mistakes!"
The girls scrambled to follow her, their new maid uniforms swaying as they hurried to keep up.
Liana turned her head toward Gloria, who was leaning casually against the wall with a knowing smile. "Gloria, can you please keep our young master company outside? He’s bound to get himself into trouble if left alone for too long."
Gloria chuckled softly. "Leave it to me, Liana. I’ll make sure he doesn’t end up climbing the roof again."
Liana sighed. "That’s exactly what I’m worried about."
Gloria gave a playful wave before heading toward the courtyard, where Javier’s laughter and Buddy’s happy squawks echoed loudly.
Liana, now focused on the two girls trailing behind her, stopped in the kitchen and gestured toward the counter. "Right. Show me what you can do. Start with the vegetables."
The girls exchanged nervous glances before stepping up to the counter, eager to prove themselves.
Liana slammed a knife onto the counter, startling the two girls. "Not like that!" she said firmly, pointing at the unevenly chopped vegetables. "You should cut it like this!" She quickly demonstrated with swift, precise movements, producing neat and even slices.
Turning to the younger girl, who was cutting the meat, Liana’s stern gaze sharpened. "And you! Why are you cutting the meat into such tiny pieces?!"
The younger girl flinched, gripping the knife tightly. "U-umm... I thought..."
"Thought what?" Liana said, her tone leaving no room for excuses. She grabbed another piece of meat and sliced it cleanly. "Cut it this size! Not too small, not too big. Ugh! If the young master decides to bring you both to the Armand region, I’ll make sure you’re sent to the maid training area for three whole months!"
The older girl gulped, her hands trembling slightly as she tried to imitate Liana’s vegetable cuts. The younger one, determined not to mess up again, carefully adjusted her technique with the meat.
Liana watched them both with a critical eye, her arms crossed. "If you’re going to serve the young master, then you need to meet my standards. Got it?"
"Y-yes, Madam!" they chorused, working harder to meet her expectations.
Liana nodded approvingly after a moment. "Good. Keep going. We don’t have all day." She turned her gaze toward the courtyard, where she could still hear Javier laughing and Buddy squawking. A small smile crept onto her lips, but she quickly masked it with her usual composure.
As Liana supervised the two girls’ clumsy attempts at cutting and slicing, her mind drifted back to the Armand estate. She thought about Anna, the youngest household maid at just 10 years old, who was personally recruited by Madam Fransesca for her exceptional talent in healing.
Anna had undergone the rigorous maid training program at the estate—a grueling three-month period where maids were trained not only in household chores but also in combat, self-defense, and basic magic. Unlike these two girls, Anna had shown remarkable progress from the start.
Liana recalled one particular incident when Anna had just started working under her command. Her young master, Javier, in his usual mischievous fashion, had made Anna’s life a whirlwind of chaos as he darted around the estate, demanding to be followed. Despite her determination, Anna had nearly fainted trying to keep up with him. Yet, she persevered.
Now, Anna was not only an official household maid but also a formidable presence. She could handle monsters with ease, combining her combat training and healing skills to protect herself and others.
Liana sighed, shaking her head as she watched the older girl awkwardly slice the vegetables into uneven pieces again. "Hmph! These two would never survive a single day of the training program as they are now," she muttered under her breath.
The memory of Anna’s transformation filled Liana with resolve. "Better send these two to the maid training area as soon as we return to the Armand region," she decided, her tone firm and final.
The girls flinched at her words, unsure of what the "maid training area" entailed, but judging by Liana’s stern expression, it didn’t sound pleasant. They exchanged nervous glances and redoubled their efforts, determined not to disappoint their new mistress any further.
Later that Night
After Javier finished his shower, everyone gathered in the dining room. Liana pulled out a chair for her young master, her movements precise and respectful. "Please, young master," she said with a small bow.
Javier sat down with a grin. Gloria, standing to his left, placed a glass and plate before him, her movements elegant yet casual. She poured wine into his glass, her eyes sparkling with amusement.
As Liana served a generous portion of meat onto Javier’s plate, Gloria stepped back slightly, her posture composed but always ready to assist.
Javier glanced at both maids. "Liana? Gloria? Let’s eat together."
Liana shook her head firmly. "Not tonight, young master. These two need to learn how to become proper escorts and maids first." She gestured toward the two girls, who stood nervously nearby.
Javier sighed but nodded. "Fine, fine. Now you two, tell me your names and ages."
The older girl stepped forward, her voice trembling slightly. "I-I’m Iria, 11 years old."
The younger one hesitated, clutching the edge of her borrowed maid uniform. "M-me, umm... Iziya, 10 years old."
Javier’s grin widened. "Good! Remember, minions! Don’t even think about running away!"
Both girls nodded vigorously, their eyes wide. "We won’t, young master!"
"Good," Javier declared, lifting his fork dramatically. He paused mid-action and turned to Liana. "Liaaaanaaaaa..."
Liana’s shoulders sagged slightly, but she approached him with a resigned smile. "Yes, young master?"
Javier grinned slyly. "Chuuuu!!"
Liana rolled her eyes fondly but leaned down and planted a soft kiss on his lips. "There, happy now, young master?"
"Ehehehe, perfect!" Javier laughed, his mood as bright as ever.
Gloria chuckled softly, her arms crossed. "Ara~ Liana spoils him too much, doesn’t she?"
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Liana shot Gloria a teasing glare but didn’t respond, instead focusing on watching over her young master as he ate.
Iria and Iziya exchanged a glance, utterly bewildered by the strange yet heartwarming dynamic in front of them. The atmosphere was filled with warmth and laughter, contrasting sharply with the uncertainty that had initially gripped them.
As Javier continued to eat and chat with Liana and Gloria, the girls began to relax, realizing that perhaps their new roles wouldn’t be as daunting as they had first thought. They felt a sense of belonging blossom in the friendly chaos of the dining room.
( End of Chapter )