I want to get into the military!

" What are you thinking, milady?" Miss Hazel asked as we walked around in the garden.

" And why are we walking around here in this heat?" She complained

" Taking walks is good for your health, miss Hazel. Besides, don't you think the garden is pretty?" I answered her with a chuckle. Truthfully, walks helped me think I used to take them even back at home after my father died.

" Milady, are you not afraid that your skin will get tanned. And a darker shade at that." Miss Hazel said, and I rolled my eyes at her.

" That's why we brought our umbrellas, Miss Hazel. Are there any more complaints?" I asked her with a smug smile. it felt good to finally find something that was her weakness. She huffed and looked to the side, making me laugh.

" Anyway, how difficult do you think it is to get into the military?" I asked her

" Mm... (breathes out softly) It depends, milady. May I ask why?" She asked politely

" Miss Hazel, I have already said there is no need for such formalities between us. You are the first friend I have made since I got here." I said

" Milady!!!!" My maids, Wendy and Lily exclaimed as they were walking behind us, and we all laughed.

" I didn't mean it like that. She is the first friend who is my age, that's all." I quickly explained. It was true that I was really close to the people who worked in my quarters. It felt truly amazing because in my past life, I wasn't as open, and so aside from Lily, no one else wanted to be on my side. Now, being surrounded by these people made my heart warm, and no, I did not really care much about titles, so if they were with me, I always encouraged them to share their thoughts freely.

" Milady just admitted that I am her favorite." Miss Hazel joked.

" No way, if it would be anyone, it would have to be me," Wendy badly exclaimed.

" Oh? Why?" Miss Hazel asked

" I always bring her, her favorite midnight snack." Oh,no! She slipped.

" Oh? I thought milady was on a diet and asked me to oversee it? midnight snack?" Miss Hazel said as she narrowed her eyes, making Wendy keep quiet immediately.

" Ha, ha, ha. It's a thing of the past.I haven't had any midnight snacks in the past few days. I mean, how could I when I don't have my own room anymore." I grumbled

" Anyway, back to the military topic. Can you guys find out if there are any positions vacant? anything at all." I instructed.

" Milady, are you planning on going to the military?" Lily asked

" Mm, maybe. I just want to try something out."

" Why don't you ask, the Duke, milady? It will definitely be a hustle for you to get in, especially since our rules are very strict in this kingdom, " Miss Hazel suggested

I shook my head, " No, if anything, I want to get into the military without the Duke's help even more it would be great if he didn't find out about this." I said this because it would not be honorable for me to ask Ryan for a favor over something he trusted me to do on my own. Since he had allowed me to investigate the cause of death of his late wife, then I would have to get some things done relying on my capabilities. Otherwise, I would only seem incompetent to him. So this was my chance to prove to him that I could do something and that I was useful. Besides, who knows, maybe I could even get a chance to get closer to him in the military.