First Encounter
Back then, no one knew what to do, and we were all just running around in panic.
But in that moment, Ms. Carnelia appeared.
And she said as such with a stern expression.
Even at this very moment, there are Saviors working day and night to protect the world.
Assisting them so they can save even more people. That is our role as maids.
As such, it is unacceptable for us to panic and falter at something like this.
Afterwards she took command of us and began solving through every obstacle flawlessly...
...Captain? Are you sleeping?
Huh? Oh, uh. No, I'm listening.
Ahem... I must've gotten a bit too excited.
I got carried away because of how much I respect Ms. Carnelia.
In summary, Ms. Carnelia saved me when I was about to die during that disaster.
Since then, I've found a purpose in life.
To become a Master Maid like Ms. Carnelia and save people.
If it wasn't for her, I probably would've died back then or...
Or... Mmm.
What did you do before then?
Before... then?
Yeah. Before you became a maid.
...
That is a personal matter.
Captain, don't you know that it's rude to ask a woman about her past?
Well, you've been sharing your story so far...
...There's not much to my past.
What's important right now is that Ms. Carnelia has put my life on the right path.
Where is she now? Candle Square?
...Ms. Carnelia is currently away.
A few years ago, she left Candle Square without a word.
So, as the most senior maid, I've had no choice but to take on the role of the Master Maid in her place.
I am doing my best to fill her shoes, but... I still have a long way to go.
She was truly outstanding, after all.
Still, I am doing much better now than when I first came here.
That is also thanks to this book she gave me.
Claire pulled out a rather large book and looked at it with a proud expression.
Guidebook Offering Detailed References and Concise Recommended Actions for Novice Maids at Candle Square.
What a title...!
Or Novice Guidebook for short.
Ms. Carnelia wrote it herself for me, back when I was prone to making mistakes.
It covers responses to just about every situation that could potentially happen in Candle Square.
Even now, I still refer to it whenever something difficult comes up.
I'm always thankful to her.
You must really like Carnelia.
I respect her deeply.
When she returns someday, I don't want to disappoint her.
I want to greet her as a respected Master Maid, just like she was.
If I could complete the Journey, I would be able to get one step closer to her.
Ms. Carnelia was the perfect Master Maid, and at the same time, a powerful Savior.
Thus, I will follow your guidance with all my effort.
I'll be in your care.
Claire smiled as she held the guidebook tightly.