Olivia Windsor

Olivia Windsor, the daughter of a marquis, fifteen years old, and Lord Claude’s fiancée.

More memorable than her status, in the game, she’s the heroine’s close friend and senior, offering significant encouragement and support to both the protagonist and Claude.

Especially for Claude, she was his pillar when he first took on the role of duke.

Her cheerful, kind, and slightly cunning personality has made her popular among players.

In Claude’s route, she actively plays matchmaker… According to her, she and Claude are just close friends, and if he finds his destined love, she wants him to pursue his happiness.

Beyond that… there’s little else about her.

As a supporting friend, she doesn’t get much description, shining only briefly when exposing the villainess’s misdeeds.

…This makes me wary.

Is she approaching me on purpose to gather evidence of the young lady’s wrongdoings?

“Oh dear… Don’t look at me like that, Senior Ailena. It hurts my feelings, sniffle.”

Removing her maid headband, Olivia placed her fingers at her eyes, feigning tears.

“Sigh…”

Seeing her act, Lord Claude sighed.

“So why did you dress up as a maid?”

“Hehe~”

With a mischievous grin, Olivia pulled out a small notebook and showed us its contents.

…Isn’t that the notebook she was writing in?

Let me see what she wrote…

“Silver hair and golden eyes, very striking, exudes a gentle aura that makes people want to act spoiled…”

“Explains things thoroughly and patiently, kind to juniors…”

“Carries herself not like a child, but more like a mature adult…”

“Answers all questions, cooks deliciously, I want to try her cooking.”

…This is all about me!? I thought it was actual notes!

Look! Even the young lady’s shocked—her face is darkening!

“Even if you’re my future sister-in-law, I won’t let you take Ailena! Her cooking is mine alone!”

…Huh? That’s not what I expected.

“Haha~ Little Caterina’s so cute~”

To my surprise, Olivia rushed forward and pulled the young lady into a hug.

…Why do I feel so irritated?

“…Ailena?”

“…Yes?”

Why is the young lady looking at me so confusedly?

…Wait, when did I get so close to her?

And when did I grab her wrist?

“Ah…! Sorry, young lady!”

I hurriedly let go.

“Why apologize, Ailena?”

Breaking free from Olivia’s embrace, the young lady looked displeased.

“Oh ho~?”

Olivia pursed her lips, her face morphing into an “OwO” expression.

The atmosphere turned awkward.

“Ahem, Olivia, that’s enough. Stop teasing my sister and her maid.”

“Ehe~”

Sticking out her tongue, Olivia maintained her playful demeanor.

“Sorry, Miss Maid. I came to borrow little Caterina today~”

Why apologize to me…?

“Borrow? What do you mean?”

“I want you to help us with a commission~”

“A commission?”

The young lady looked puzzled.

“Oh, didn’t Claude explain? I’m a member of the National Academy’s student council.”

I know about that.

By the way, Prince Edwin is also a student council member, even the president… Claude may or may not join depending on the heroine’s route.

“Our academy allows students to take on civilian commissions to hone their skills… and the student council must complete certain designated ones.”

That’s part of the game’s mechanics.

Completing commissions raises affection with specific love interests, and enough completions earn an invitation to the student council.

For some characters, joining the council is a prerequisite for their route… but since it involves special commissions, it subtly pushes players to level up, making it an engaging mechanic.

“Right now, we’ve got a tricky commission, but Edwin’s busy, and others are tied up… We’re desperately short-handed, and this one’s urgent…”

She looked at the young lady.

“And that’s when Edwin told me about an excellent vanguard.”

She’s clearly referring to the young lady.

Olivia extended her hand.

“We need your help. Will you lend us your strength?”

“…”

“You’ll join the academy eventually. Think of it as getting a head start… Plus, I’ll recommend you for the student council.”

“What’s the benefit of joining?”

“Well… council members get some freedom to do what they want. Exceptional performance might even earn a wish granted by the emperor.”

“…Any wish?”

The young lady’s interest piqued.

“As long as it’s reasonable.”

“…Alright, I’ll take it.”

“Awesome~ I knew little Caterina was the best!”

Olivia moved to hug her again.

I stepped forward to intervene, but the young lady sidestepped, dodging the hug, and raised a hand to stop Olivia.

“But… I have one condition: Ailena comes with me. I don’t feel at ease without her.”

“Oh my~”

Olivia covered her mouth, grinning.

“The more hands, the better~ I’ve heard about Ailena’s skills, so bringing her is fine.”

“Settled then.”

Um… what about my opinion?

Late at night, in the duke’s office.

“Why did you go observe her on your own today… Never mind, what did you find?”

Clasping his hands under his chin, the golden-haired youth questioned the girl before him seriously.

She leaned back, hands behind her head, and replied casually:

“Hm… Nothing special. Aside from being easy to approach, she’s just an ‘ordinary person,’ you know? Besides, haven’t you spent way more time with her than I have? Why ask me?”

“But… her identity is just too…”

“Even so, didn’t the former duke trust her enough to make her Caterina’s exclusive maid?”

“I know that… But with my current position, I can’t ignore this after learning about it.”

“Hmph~”

“Ugh… If Father hadn’t told me those secrets, I wouldn’t be this troubled…”

“If you’re that worried, just ask tomorrow’s client for help. She’ll know what to do.”

“Hm… You’re right. Let’s do that.”