Chapter 7: CH 7

First of all, I arranged the evidence of corruption committed by the butler one by one.

Still, the end was in sight.

“What is Gabriel doing?”

It’s not good to build up a good image and leave him unattended for too long..

I thought I would have finished my work to some extent, and it would be nice to show my face after a long time.

“Shannet!”

I shook the bell and called for Shannett.

All of the employees didn’t like Gabriel, but the maids were more severe.

Perhaps the maids won’t listen to Gabriel’s request.

“Yes, madam.”

“Can you prepare a snack for me? Simply. With things like cookies.”

“I will tell the chef.”

I leaned back on the chair with a calm mind.

A hum was flowing out of the situation as it flowed so smoothly.

****

It was when Albert Owen, who was serving as the butler of the Duke of Burstrod, passed by the front door.

“Old man, it’s been a while.”

“Triever?”

Albert raised his eyebrows. Triever, that should be on the hunting grounds, was somehow in the Duke’s mansion.

Cesare’s private hunting grounds were often visited by the royal family. It should always be maintained in the best condition, and accordingly, the role of the hunting ground keeper to manage the hunting ground was also important.

In other words, it meant that the Triever couldn’t leave the hunting grounds like this and wander around the Duke’s mansion.

The butler, Albert, raised his lips dissatisfied.

“What’s going on here? I didn’t hear the message that you will visit the duke’s residence?”

“Hehe. That’s it. I recently stumbled upon a pretty thing. It ran away while I was sleeping, so I came to find it.”

Albert frowned. As the duke’s butler, he had a rough idea of what Triever was like.

I’ve heard that there are quite a few people who have been harassed by Triever because he has a quick-tempered and vulgar side.

Besides, he has a bad smell and takes  pretty looking things and humiliates them and makes them cry.

It seemed that he came to find someone who had committed the same thing and ran away.

“He’s so cute, like a fluttering fish.”

A look of disgust was evident on Albert’s face.

Triever was pouring out dirty words to himself, who was in charge of the duke’s butler.

He is not enough to be thrown out right away, but the reason why they continue to hire him as a hunting ground keeper is because no one knows the vast forest of Burstrod so well.

“Have you ever seen it, sir? It’s a guy I kept as a slave in my hut.”

“Hmm?”

At that time, the word “slave” came to mind of the butler, Gabriel.

Come to think of it, the place the master brought the slave to was also a hunting ground.

Triever, noticing Albert’s gaze, whispered softly.

“Because I have to take him with me. Yes? Sir, I can’t sleep because I’m worried about him.”

At the same time, a heavy pocket was placed on Albert’s hand. It’s a pretty heavy bag.

Because of Triever’s circumstances, it must be a pocket full of silver coins anyway.

Albert’s nostrils twitched.

‘This is enough… Even if it’s a little money, I can still participate in the game. After I win one game, it will be a success after that, so I can try to hit the jackpot again.’

Albert’s eyes filled with greed. Triever quickly noticed the sign.

“Hehe. Do you know that I always respect you, sir?”

“Hmm…”

“Soon! I’ll be back soon. I mean, I’m sorry too. I can’t afford to miss mine like this! All you have to do is let me in.”

It would be better not to do it because the butler himself finds Gabriel because he doesn’t know what will happen.

But wouldn’t it be possible to overlook Triever going inside?

However, it might be possible to close an eye on the Triever going inside.

“… If the Duke finds out, there may be a disgraceful order, so please take only what you lost and return quickly.”

“Yeah! I will! Thank you, sir!”

Triever bowed 90 degrees to Albert. Then he went inside the Duke’s mansion, fearing that someone might catch him again.

After all, it seemed that the Duke did not like the slave very much.

As expected, he is an excellent butler who puts the duke’s heart first.

Albert, who was narcissistic at his own loyalty, moved forward with a smirk.

As he left the duke’s residence and headed towards the city, the sound of the jingle of coins was accompanied by his body.

****

After cleaning the windows, Gabriel headed to the place where the servants washed up.

I couldn’t bear to leave cleaning and go wash up first. He was afraid that Daphne would know that he had left his job alone.

‘I didn’t know Gabriel was such an irresponsible person.’

It felt like his heart would be split in two if she were disappointed in him.

Thanks to this, the dirty water had dried up and he had a terrible smell of filth.

Fortunately, because it was still daytime, there were no people in the public bathhouse used by the servants. There was only cold water, but I still wanted to wash myself.

Gabriel sighed and took off the clothes that were clinging to his body.

Although he was a slave, Gabriel’s body looked very white and soft. It looked like a work of art carved from the finest marble by a legendary artist.

Broader shoulders than expected, a skinny but firm chest, and a narrow waistline made viewers stimulate their conscience. That’s why Gabriel used to bathe alone even when he was in the hunting grounds.

It was time for Gabriel to touch the string that tied his waist to take off his pants.

“Hey. pretty.”

Gabriel turned his head at the familiar, creepy voice.

What was seen in Gabriel’s eyes was the hunting grounds manager.

“W-why are you here…!”

What Gabriel thought was the happiest thing to get out of the hunting ground was that he didn’t have to see that man anymore.

That man was Gabriel’s nightmare.

“You were here too. I was confused when I heard that Master were taking a runaway slave.”

Triever smiled, revealing his yellow teeth.

He was the manager of the hunting grounds in Cesare’s private hunting grounds.

Although he was a commoner, he was a person who used violence and abusive language against others for using a simple swearword.

When bored, it was the man’s daily life to call and molest those who worked as slaves in the hunting grounds.

Gabriel was also one of the victims of that disgusting man.

The man’s eyes widened as he looked at Gabriel.

“Oh, it’s nice to see you anytime.”

Triever’s dirty words made Gabriel’s face pale. Gabriel hurriedly picked up his robe and covered himself with it. There was no one here but him and Triever.

It’s dangerous.

Gabriel’s legs began to tremble. The only good thing is that he hasn’t taken his pants off yet.

On the other hand, Triever frowned at Gabriel, who was not happy to see him.

A place where a ray of light shines under a dense forest. He was the first to find Gabriel there.

Gabriel was like the protagonist of a myth that can only be seen on the murals painting of the temple.

When he first saw Gabriel, he thought he might be a fairy from the forest.

Or it was like an aristocrat who could never be reached by someone like a Triever.

Triever wanted to have Gabriel.

He was a greedy bastard.

The best and noblest thing is the one he must have.

Triever didn’t want to share the best he had found with his master.

So Gabriel, who said he had no memory, was made a slave to stay in the hunting grounds.

Without reporting anything to Cesare, the owner of the estate.

But while he looked away for a moment, Gabriel ran away.

I just thought I just lost him like that. Triever heard rumors that Cesare had a runaway slave.

“You should know the grace when I take you who has nowhere to go, feed you, and give you a place to sleep. How dare you run away?”

Looking at Gabriel, who was pale and tired, Triever patted his stomach.

Judging by his appearance, he seemed to be receiving good treatment.

It was all Gabriel-conscious that Triver had put off everything he was doing and ran like this.

What I was trying to hide from Cesare was found out like this.

Triver clicked his tongue.

If I had known this would happen, I would have crushed Gabriel no matter how much he resisted.

Thinking that Cesare would have craved that fine skin made him feel upset.

He felt like he had lost the table that was all set.

But in the end he rediscovered his fugitive fairy.

Gabriel rebelled the whole time and ran away, ignoring and pissing Triever off.

How angry he was when Gabriel ignored him with that stubborn face.

I wanted to lay him down and crushed under him, scolding him properly.

I couldn’t do that!

Gabriel trembled at the greed in Triever’s eyes.

“Go away. Go away!”

Even Gabriel’s lips turned white.