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Miss Anna Doll!

Please brace yourself for this.

Okay, Lord Lambert!

Arise! My beast!

Zubenelgenubi!

Species: Sphinx Attribute: Earth

Rose Tempest!

Sirius! Whirlwind!

Whoa!

Bert's earth magic that controls plants clashed against Anna's wind magic

and cleanly cancelled each other out!

Yeah! Just like we learned in class!

Have you found the wand book to your liking, Lord Lambert?

Yes, Miss Grace!

It's just what I imagined. No, even better than that!

Absolutely fantastic!

It fits comfortably in the hand, and look here!

The spine is amazing!

It was bound in an ingenious way that makes it easy

to keep any page of your choosing open!

Pardon me.

Despite being a man of composure, I got overexcited for a moment.

My apologies.

"Man of composure"?

I'm glad to see that yer appreciating it.

Meister Walz!

Thank you so much for making this!

The way it fits into the palm of my hand Don't mention it.

is even better than I imagined it would be!

I see.

One week has passed since the Magic Exhibition.

And right now, Lambert, Anna, and Prince Lucas

are paying a visit to the Auvergne Estate.

After seeing Grace's magic fand,

Lambert expressed interest in having something similar made for himself.

So two weeks ago,

we reached out to Meister Walz to have him customize a book.

And today Lambert has come to pick up the finished product: the wand book.

Of course, I also invited Anna

thinking this would be a good chance to make some progress on their route.

Would you look at those two?

Although they are polar opposites in magic due to their "wind" and "earth" elements,

their rapport with each other seems to be surprisingly good.

That's true!

Their contrasting personalities might actually make them a good match

since they naturally offset each other's shortfalls, ya know?

So, even two opposites can make a nice couple

thanks to their complementary dynamic.

How interesting. Anything really is possible, I guess.

A good example doesn't come to mind right away, though...

Just look at yourself!

From

From Bureaucrat

From Bureaucrat to

From Bureaucrat to Villainess:

Dad's Been Reincarnated!

From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated!

Itsumade tattemo role play kara

Nukedasenai yo na

Asa kara ban made watashi wa haguruma

Kochira ijou nashi

1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9

Acchi mo kocchi mo miwatasu kagiri ni

Murabito bakkari

Hoshi ni negai o inoru hito ni

Kamisama ga hokusoemu

Nonsense

Shinjiru mono wa jibun de kimeru

Ookina koe ni damasarenai

Tadashii mono bakari janai

Namida o nomu koto mo aru

Aa, kimi mo erande kitanda

Suki na koto o utau tame

Aa, kimi no koe ga kitto

Boku no michishirube da

Say, Bert, that book you had customized is "Fundamentals of Magic Circles" Episode 8: Dad Becomes a Maid

by Doctor Faustus, right?

Yes.

Nice, that's a good one!

I've also read a copy at the library!

As you know,

I grew up in a relatively poor noble family way out in the borderlands,

but my parents never skimped on providing their children

with a proper education.

For my older brothers who were blessed with fighting skills,

they provided good horses and weapons.

And since I was fond of sorcery, they gifted me this book.

I have one especially fond memory.

Of my first successful spell...

I used magic to make flowers bloom on a dying tree.

That's when it hit me.

With this book in my hands,

I could assure that my life would bloom with great flowers of prosperity.

How wonderful.

You certainly do your parents proud, Lord Lambert.

Dad Mode

I share the same sentiment, Lord Lambert!

Oh, shucks.

But I imagine that your parents are even prouder of you, Miss Anna.

Well, gosh, what can I say...

Thanks for your kind words.

Oh-ho! Do I feel love in the air?

These two do come from similar backgrounds.

The Lambert route might be the most realistic option.

I mean, Anna is of common birth

while Lambert is from a fringe family of minor nobles.

Not to mention that Duke Auvergne

has roots in a noble family from the countryside.

I suppose that proves it's fairly normal in this world for those of lower status

to rise up the ranks through their demonstrable skills.

In which case, depending on how the game's story unfolds,

it's even possible for Anna to become the Queen by progressing on the Virgile route.

Anna? I notice you haven't eaten anything.

Are you feeling sick?

N-no, it's just that...

I've never really seen any of these snacks before,

so I'm not sure how to eat them.

With proper manners, I mean.

I can relate.

When I first joined the Balance family,

I had no idea what proper table manners were.

It was a real struggle.

Oh really, even you?

That's only natural.

Hey, Grace! Can't you give her lessons or something?

Why, yes. Certainly.

Well, I don't mean right here and now.

I was thinking more about summer vacation.

Hm?

Say, Anna, do you have any summer plans?

Huh? Well...

Let's see. Summer Vacation

I'm planning to stay at the dorms for as long as I can.

Dorms are Closed

And then go home to visit my family while they're closed.

No way, that would be a huge waste!

Don't you think summer vacation is the perfect opportunity

for Grace to invite you to stay here at the Auvergne Estate

and learn firsthand about how to live life as an aristocrat?

Well, I'll be! That's a brilliant suggestion!

Huh?! What?!

I-I would really hate to impose on you like that!

Besides, there's not much point to a commoner like me

learning how to live as an aristocrat...

Nonsense!

Anna.

It seems you have yet to fully grasp the reality of your position.

Hm?

In the not-too-distant future,

it's possible that you will find yourself standing

in the highest echelon of our kingdom.

Assuming you go down the Virgile route, of course.

Bearing that in mind,

you must prepare yourself by at least learning the basic rules and manners.

Huh?!

The highest echelon of the kingdom is obviously the royal family!

Crown Prince Virgile is already set to be the next king

and he's engaged to Lady Grace!

Which can only mean, she expects that...

I'm going to join the ranks of the Royal Court Her Imagination

by serving Queen Grace as her lady-in-waiting?!

Very well, Lady Grace!

I swear to prepare myself for that big day!

I'll learn all the ins and outs of upper class etiquette

to the best of my ability!

Motivation Level

O-oh, really?

Then it's settled.

You'll be staying with me over summer vacation to get firsthand experience.

Are we clear?

Crystal, Lady Grace!

Those two have such a cordial friendship, don't they?

They sure do!

I get the feeling they're not on the same page.

But whatever, that just makes it more fun!

The Mischevious Type

Well, shucks. This is weird. Where am I?

Such a quiet and empty place...

Hm?

Dad.

Oh, it's you, Orion!

Come on. This way, Dad.

Fair enough.

I guess I am your parent in a manner of speaking.

But wait, since when have you been able to talk?

And y'know, that voice sounds awfully familiar...

Grace?

Grace, so, uh...

I'm not sure what to say.

"Nice to meet you," doesn't feel quite right.

What exactly is our relationship in the first place?

Thinking about it, I still don't know anything about our situation

or what "we" are even supposed to be.

But for starters, let's get you out of there, Grace.

Staying cooped up in such a dark and cold place

is definitely not good for your health.

A dream?

Um, good morning? I hope you slept okay, my lady.

Oh, yes.

Good morning, Josette.

Did you have a nightmare or something?

Maybe so.

I'm afraid I don't remember clearly...

It's all just a blur.

Um, Lady Grace?

Anna?!

What are you doing in that get-up?

Auvergne Estate: Grace's Room

Have you forgotten, Lady Grace? Anna

Today is the day that I'm supposed to train with your maids.

That was a dream sequence... wasn't it?

Kenzaburo Oh, it's you, Orion!

That's the first time

we've gotten a scene like that!

Although, I'm not sure what the deal is

with Grace being stuck in a cage like that...

It's gotta be an important clue of some kind.

Probably.

So, I guess this really is a new route.

The beginning of a story that's totally unique to this world

and separate from the main plot of "LnB".

Usually, during Anna's first summer vacation

the game only offers two choices where she either stays at the dorms,

or goes back home to visit her family.

And of course, the choice the player makes changes how the romance scenarios unfold.

But now in this world,

it's split into a totally different route

where Anna goes to stay at the Auvergne Estate.

Of course, since Anna has all the gifts that come with being the main character,

it only takes her a few days to master

all the fundamental manners and customs of being a high-class lady.

So you wish to go the extra mile,

and learn about the various duties that my servants fulfill next?

I remember you saying that now.

Right!

All right, then.

Well, it is important for her to know,

since she'll likely need to employ her own servants in the future.

I suppose this is a sign Anna's becoming aware of that possibility.

You better use this chance to learn all there is to know.

Because it will certainly come in handy down the road.

Right! I'll do my very best!

All for the day when I serve Queen Grace personally!

Not on the Same Page

Miss Mathilde is the only one who can style Lady Grace's hair.

That leaves us in charge of making the bed.

Roger that, chief!

You really don't need to call me that.

Now, if you'll excuse me...

Chief- er, Josette?

Don't worry, I'm not goofing around.

I learned this from the Head Maid.

She told me to "always consider things from our master's perspective."

Unless I lay down like Lady Grace does,

I can't assess the firmness of her bed

or make sure the ceiling is clear of problems.

Oh, I see. That's good to know.

Okay, it's your turn now, Anna.

Right.

Wow. It's so fluffy...

And what a wonderful scent!

Is this Lady Grace's perfume?

Gosh, it feels like I'm melting in her embrace!

Anna?

No problems here!

Okay, then it's time to change the sheets.

Roger that!

I'm starting to worry about this route...

Um, Lady Mathilde?

Oh please, don't be so formal.

Well, the chief- I mean, Josette was telling me...

that you're the only one of the maids who can style Lady Grace's hair.

Oui.

What's the secret to how you make it look so fabulous?

C'est simple, I just use my native enchantment.

Oh, I've heard of those before.

It's a special type of magic that beastkin are born with, right?

Oui.

I've been using mine ever since I was a little girl,

but it's not something I can teach to people,

nor can I use other kinds of magique.

And actually, not all of us have the fortune of being born with one.

My enchantment can heat up anything that I hold in my hands.

The heat is intense enough to boil water,

but not to shoot flames or anything.

I wonder if it's in the vein of fire magic.

It's pretty lacking as far as magique goes...

but I had a hunch.

I knew this enchantment could prove helpful to somebody!

The first idea that came to mind

was using it for ironing.

I'd heat up an iron with my enchantment

and use it to get the wrinkles out of all sorts of things.

There were many madames with chic outfits who became my biggest customer base.

Until one day, I was taken in by the dame of this house.

That's how I started working here at the Auvergne Estate,

as la servante in charge of ironing.

The pay was good enough that I could keep all the bellies of my siblings full.

I owe everything to Duchess Auvergne.

Back when she was une enfant,

Lady Grace would often visit the maid quarters

and always watched me iron the clothes with such fascination.

Except there was one thing that always bothered me.

Um, excusez-moi, my lady!

I apologize if I'm stepping out of line,

but would it be all right if I helped our young mademoiselle to update her hairdo?

I've always helped my younger siblings to style their hair.

Since I can warm and cool locks of hair with my magique

to make them curly or straight.

Wow! I absolutely love it!

And I've styled Lady Grace's hair ever since.

It even got me a pay raise.

I truly feel blessed for having been born with this enchantment.

I'm sure the magic is only half of it.

It's also because you're a skilled hairdresser.

Come to think of it,

I've never seen Lady Grace get upset with Miss Mathilde before.

Not even back when she was super scary...

Oui, oui. The mademoiselle can be very strict at times.

But she's not the type to get upset without good reason.

And never has been.

Oh! We're all out of tea!

I'll warm some up. Just wait, s'il vous plait.

So convenient.

Greetings, Lady Anna.

I am Olive, the Head Maid, and I shall be instructing you from here on out.

It's a pleasure to meet you.

Let me start by telling you about our employers, the Auvergnes.

Lady Grace has an elder bother, Lord Adrien,

who is currently studying abroad.

And her mother, Duchess Jacqueline,

is currently recuperating at the family villa.

Grandparents: Living at secondary residence Mother: Jacqueline (recuperating at villa) Brother: Adrien (studying abroad)

So, in other words, Father: Leopold Grace

the only people living here now are...

Yes. Just Duke Leopold and Lady Grace.

Can you guess how many servants

work here in comparison?

Let's see.

The mansion is rather large,

so maybe a few dozen?

As of this moment, we have roughly 300 servants.

Three hundred?!

Mansion Interior: Cleaning / Laundry

The Auvergne Estate is comprised of not just the mansion, Cooking Administration Teaching / Nursing

but also the large plot of land that it sits on.

Therefore, the servants are split into two groups

Houses for Craftsmen and Gardeners to Live with Their Families Gardens

Mansion Exterior: Gardening / Crafting Caring for Livestock Farming / Wine & Milk Making

who either operate inside or outside the mansion.

Grape Fields & Winery Ranch & Stables

I'll start with those who work inside.

We have the housekeeping team who take care of all the cleaning and laundry.

Since the duke's official residence is often used

to hold fundraising parties that support public funds,

the interior must always be kept in pristine shape.

Then we have the cooking team.

Naturally, they provide meals for our masters,

but also cater food for all the servants every day,

so it's a very important job.

Next is the administration team

who is responsible for all business affairs and bookkeeping.

They also have specialists who manage the apparel and cosmetics

used by the duke and his family.

Moving outside, we have the gardening team who takes care of all the landscaping.

The majority of these servants live on the property with their families.

By the way, we craftsmen live here with our families, too.

Then we have the ranching team

who helps care for the horses and cows owned by the duke.

As well as the agricultural team who grows grapes to make wine.

So, what do you think

now that you've experienced a day in the life of all the servants?

Well, I had a lot of fun!

The duke's estate is beyond impressive.

It's really more of its own small community than a residence...

Whoa. I'm totally blown away.

Love & Beast Magical Academy

As far as I know, there's nothing in the game

Official Complete Guide Book The Complete Game Guide

that actually explains the duke's estate in this level of detail.

Which makes sense because

you'd typically never dedicate that much lore to the family of the villainess.

I already had a sneaking suspicion,

but this isn't just a video game world.

I think it's a real world somewhere in the universe that strongly resembles the game.

In which case...

My salutations to you, ladies.

Did you enjoy your tour of the estate?

Lady Grace!

Wh-why are you dressed like that?

Seeing you wearing this outfit prompted me to give it a try as well.

How do I look?

Um, well...

you look great!

"You look great," huh?

Although that sounds like a pretty generic response,

it seems she picked up on my secret message that a future

where Grace becomes Anna's servant is plausible.

She exudes elegance that makes her look stunning in any outfit!

Lady Grace is fashion genius! She truly looks great in that!

Means it Literally

I must ask, Anna...

How did watching the servants of the Auvergne Estate at work make you feel?

Perhaps you thought,

"It's beyond excessive for a single family to have over 300 people serving them."

Or something similar.

Well, I won't deny...

that it came as a big shock when I first heard that.

However...

Josette?

You're a maid-in-training, right?

Huh?!

In other words,

you've been learning how to do the job ever since you came here, right?

Yes, that's right.

I've learned how to work, how to read and write,

and also how to handle money.

That's great. So, basically...

this estate is not only a place where servants can work for a decent wage,

but it's also a school where the younger servants can learn how to live.

Furthermore, although the parties held in the mansion and gardens here

may seem like lavish entertainment to us commoners,

they are a fundamental part of the duke's job to enrich our society.

The duke fosters a sense of community by employing a great number of servants,

who then earn the money needed to support their families.

And it all comes together like its own tiny kingdom.

That's the impression I got.

What a wonderful answer to my question, Anna.

You are wise beyond your age to be able to view things from such a broad perspective.

It was worth inviting you to come here.

I know the day will come when you stand among nobility,

Her Imagination

and better the lives of everyone with your influence.

Thank you so much!

I promise to put my best foot forward, Her Imagination

and refine my talents until they're good enough for me to work in high society!

I want to be of service to many people!

Great. I look forward to it.

Not on the Same Page (For the Second Time Today)

Feast your eyes.

Even the sunset is blessing you with good fortune.

Yes, Lady Grace!

Look at that old-fashioned flair...

There's just no way this world is an Otome game, right?!

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Y'know, Dad looks way more geriatric than a 52-year-old should.

He's aging like milk, I suppose.

I mean, there's not many people in their 50s

rocking that balding barcode hairstyle.

Yep. But there's actually a good reason behind his hairstyle.

Oh really? What is it?!

I can't tell you yet. You'll find out when the time is right.

Hot damn! We otaku live for foreshadowing like that!

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