Should I raise you too?

Susanna's family was only middle class, but they readily agreed to Elisa's investment without any hesitation.

Following the instructions in "Simon's Journal," Elisa traded £300 for a 50% stake in the push-button pencils, and they signed the contract at the law firm near the college gate.

After handing the contract to Maria, Elisa invited Susanna to lunch, as a necessary courtesy and social obligation.

The two ladies went to the restaurant, while Simon and Maria, as servants, were free to do as they pleased. Maria invited Simon to stroll around the streets.

"Simon and Lady Maria walked side by side through the bustling streets of the capital."

Simon updated his log as he followed Maria.

Elisa approved the lunch budget, and Maria took Simon into a restaurant, where they spent 4 shillings to order two sumptuous set meals.

"What are Mr. Simon's plans for the future?" Maria suddenly asked.

Simon was pondering his next move when he was suddenly asked this specific yet abstract question, which made him hesitate.

As for the specific future, it is of course to achieve the goal in the "finger bone" incident and gain greater power. This is inseparable from Elisa's help, and also requires the assistance of Eleanor and Mabel.

Speaking of the abstract future, the current living atmosphere is quite nice. I can tease Elisa from time to time, chat with the maids, and urge the male servants to do their work. I hope this atmosphere can continue.

He took a sip of his lemon tea but didn't answer. Instead, he asked, "Why is Ms. Maria suddenly asking this?"

“I was just suddenly curious. Miss Susanna clearly has a good impression of you. She’s a great choice,” Maria replied. “If Mr. Simon intends to develop a relationship with Miss Susanna, the manor will have to find a new male servant.”

Generally speaking, servants leave the manor after they get married.

The job of a manor servant is also a job that requires youth. Apart from the butler and servants who do not need to enter the inner quarters, the master almost never allows servants to get married, as marriage would mean unemployment.

Simon knew why Maria had asked the question, and he sighed, realizing that even a mature and intelligent housekeeper couldn't escape this kind of thinking.

He then asked Maria, "Ms. Maria, what are your plans for the future?"

Maria sat up straight, twirled a strand of hair at her temple, and looked at Simon: "If Miss Elisa allows, I would like to find a reliable gentleman to marry. Perhaps Miss Elisa will allow us to stay at the manor together."

That's a good idea, but it would have been even better if you hadn't been staring at me so intently when I said "reliable gentleman." And the word "we" is too obvious! Simon had a bit of a headache.

Although I often flirt with maids, it always stays at the level of friendship; I've never crossed that line! I've never taken advantage of them! Nor have I said anything ambiguous!

What should I do if I accidentally maxed out the female housekeeper's affection level? Can anyone help me? I'm waiting online, it's urgent!

Speaking of which, if even Ms. Maria is like this, then Eve must be too...

While I was busy with Eleanor and the "Finger Bone," my manor was on fire!

Fortunately, I have a perfect shield.

Simon thought for a moment and replied seriously, "Miss Elisa is the most beautiful, gentle, and charming woman I have ever met."

Maria's azure pupils contracted briefly, and she sighed, "I see."

She picked up her teacup, took a sip, and asked, "May I tell Eve?"

Simon nodded in agreement.

……

"During the meal, Ms. Maria conveyed her marriage proposal to Simon."

Elisa's hand trembled, and the black tea almost spilled on Susanna across from her.

What are you doing?! Why are you proposing all of a sudden?! You've only known each other for two or three months!

I will not allow you to do this! You are my right-hand men, the wings that allow me to fly, and now you're kicking your master aside to get married!

And why is it Maria who proposes to the male servant? Shouldn't it be the other way around?

Servant, you better refuse right now!

Simon declined Ms. Maria's offer.

Good job!

Simon told Ms. Maria that he was in love with Miss Elisa.

The black tea still spilled on the table, startling Susanna, who hurriedly wiped it up with a handkerchief.

"Miss Elisa, what's wrong?" She took the teacup from Elisa's hand and asked with concern.

"It's nothing. I just suddenly remembered something I forgot. Don't worry, it's not urgent." Alyssa forced a smile.

A storm raged within her.

You're using me as a shield again! I let Eleanor's incident slide, but you're doing it again!

What do you mean you like me? When you were peeping at the maid with your "finger bones," you wouldn't even come to my bedroom to take a look!

"Intimacy +1"

Why did you suddenly increase my intimacy level with me?! If you feel guilty, don't use me as an excuse!

The restaurant waiter changed the tablecloths, and Elisa and Susanna continued their lunch, while she sighed deeply in her heart.

What else could he do? As the master, he could only cover for his servant.

Heh, this male servant has planned it all out. As a wealthy merchant's daughter, I could never marry... I could never marry a male servant. He can use me as an excuse without worry.

Once my revenge plan succeeds and I no longer need the identity of a wealthy young lady, I'll show you what it means to be caught in your own trap! At that time, all I have to do is pretend to have some feelings for the male servant, and he'll be running around in a panic.

When the male servant is most anxious and helpless, I will fly away and set him free.

That's right, that's it!

Elisa gave a sinister smile, and Susanna leaned back uneasily.

After lunch, Elisa and Susanna went to a musical together, which cost a total of £1.

After leaving the theater, Elisa called a carriage for Susanna, and then met up with her two servants and returned to the manor.

She opened "Simon's Adventure Log" and pondered how to urge the male servant to follow the intelligence and unlock explorable areas.

Chapter 61 Miss Elisa's Shura Field

When the "Mirror of Fog" made a sound, Elisa knew that she didn't need to urge it anymore.

Simon explained his findings at the invention conference in detail, then asked the Magic Mirror to inquire with the teacher whether he should get involved.

Of course I have to get involved! I was so naive before, thinking the "finger bone" was just a means for you to spy, but now I realize its importance. Even the princess is searching for it! Elisa reflected deeply.

She put on the "Thousand Faces" and recorded a video using the "Mirror of Fog".

In the video, the stunningly beautiful Sage of the Moon faces the mirror and says, "If he has other clues about the 'finger bones,' let him act according to his own ideas."

Instead of using live footage, I used video recording. One reason was to pretend that I, as the teacher, was not actually home. Another reason was to maintain my professional image, pretending that I had anticipated the servant's question long ago and recorded it!

As expected of the wise Miss Elisa!

Simon received a response, marveling at the teacher's leniency. He felt he wasn't qualified to participate in such a matter and considered whether to give up.

What?! How could you give up?!

Elisa urgently considered how to motivate the male servants.

"Miss Susanna's image flashed through Simon's mind, and in order to prevent that beautiful couple from being destroyed, he decided to take action."

What kind of perverted excuse is that?!

Even if you say you can't bear to see the beautiful Miss Susanna suffer, what do you mean by 'the destruction of beauty'? Is Susanna just an accessory on the chest?

"There might be a significant secret hidden within the finger bone, from which there could be some profit to be made. Moreover, Simon felt he could outsource the risk to Eleanor."

Eleanor had previously wanted to continue the investigation with the male servant, but now that the male servant had come to her with clues, Eleanor had no reason to refuse.

This male servant is quite clever.

Simon decided to contact Eleanor that evening.

He asked the magic mirror again, inquiring about fighting techniques.

I almost forgot if you hadn't mentioned it!

In last night's "Miss's Late Night Class," I hid a trick for making money, which I plan to sell for £9.19 shillings and 11 pence.

Since you've worked so hard today, I'll give you a discount.

Elisa writes on the mirror.

9 pounds 19 shillings 10 pence

"Simon paid money and received instruction, and his fighting skills improved dramatically."

"Fighting LV4" → "Fighting LV5"

They actually jumped straight to LV5!

My fighting skill is only LV5. Although there are differences between LV5s, my male servant is already close to mine. It's only been two months. It's terrifying.

Fortunately, I know a lot of things, and even at the pace of a male servant, it will still take a long time to learn them all.

Moreover, the Magic Mirror Q&A is a paid service, and soon the male servants will be running out of money!

At that time, Miss Elisa, I will take pity on you and allow you to borrow money.

You'll spend your whole life paying off your debts! Don't even think about marriage!

After terminating the "Mirror of Fog" and removing the "Thousand Faces," Elisa waited in the room for the side effects of the "Thousand Faces" to subside. This time, the "Thousand Faces" had reduced her... eyebrows.