I Am Raising a Daughter in This Life

Crybaby sister (2)

Among the jobs he had experienced so far, there were many positions where he had to select those who would become limbs, such as store managers, merchants, and knight commanders.

In order to do that, I started at the bottom of any job.

In other words, it could be said that both the interviewer and the interviewee accumulated various experiences in the interview.

It was a sudden situation, but creating such an atmosphere was like eating cold soup.

“First of all, your name… … Are you Irina?”

“yes? Ah yes.”

Conversely, Irina, the interviewee, was still confused.

Rize, who was sitting next to me, was already enjoying herself, as if she were just playing a fun game.

How is this a good experience?

Although, if Rize was happy, that would have been enough.

It didn’t have the interview atmosphere I was looking for, but it wasn’t bad at all.

I tapped the pen lightly on the paper on the table and continued asking questions in a slightly lower voice.

“Tell me why you applied to be our housekeeper.”

“yes? Well, I never said that I would become a housekeeper… … .”

“Was saying that you wanted to protect my daughter just an excuse?”

bang!

“no! That is unmistakably sincere!”

Irina slammed the table and raised her voice furiously.

Even though he immediately shriveled up like a puppy in the rain when he found Rize, who was taken aback right after.

After lightly patting Rize’s shoulder to calm her down, I continued my words.

“As you know, I am very worried because I am raising my daughter alone. In addition, there are many times when I have to leave the house, so I am looking for someone who will take care of and protect Rize in the meantime. … … In preparation for a stranger like Irina.”

“I was trying to protect Lady Rize.”

“But Rize was scared.”

“That, that… … .”

It was quite fun to see a person who used to fight like a mad dog show such a sullen side with just one word.

It seems to be more fun than you think.

Even if it’s not a big deal, the reaction is good like this.

Well, I’m going to do that gradually… … .

“Anyway, seeing her enthusiasm to protect Rize, I’m giving her a chance.”

Only then did Irina finally realize the meaning of this interview.

If she wanted to be by Rize’s side, she had no choice but to accept the position of housekeeper.

It was nice that Irina, incidentally, perfectly met the requirements of the housekeeper I wanted.

However, it was impossible to hire them blindly.

Even if I was truly blessed by Rize’s mother, trusting Irina was a different story.

After all, this interview was a place to judge whether or not she could be entrusted with Rize.

“Then let me ask you another question. Can you show Irina what strengths she has as a housekeeper?”

“Uh, I clean and do laundry… … You can.”

“Are you not confident in cooking?”

“It’s not like that, but I’m not sure if Lady Rize will like it.”

It was even regretful to see Rize’s attention every time he said a word.

Rize tilted her head as if she didn’t know why Irina was looking at her, and then opened her mouth with a smile as if she understood.

“I eat anything! The rice that Dad made is the best, but I eat other things well, so it’s okay, sister.”

“miss… … !”

“Do not cry… … .”

“yes… … . Black.”

Those words that seemed to cheer her up made Irina teary again.

As if Lize wasn’t calling her crybaby unnie for nothing, seeing her shed so many tears made me feel uneasy about entrusting Lize to her.

To be honest, I was trying to hire a housekeeper, but I didn’t have excellent housekeeping skills in mind.

Most of the housework was left untouched by Rize, so when I wasn’t there, Rize took over the housework.

As for eating, Rize didn’t have anything special to cover, so it was fine as long as she couldn’t eat.

“Then, Irina-san, what do you think are your strengths?”

As if waiting for that question, Irina stared at me with fierce eyes, wiping away tears with her thumb.

“I can protect Lady Rize at the cost of my life.”

Irina’s satisfied answer made me smile and nod my head.

What I finally wanted was Rize’s safety.

As someone who knows very well what this damn world is like, I felt uneasy every time I left Rize alone.

Especially considering what was to come, he needed someone to protect Rize right by his side.

Although she said she was a housekeeper, she was actually an escort knight.

In that situation, Irina sincerely wanted to protect Rize, so she couldn’t help but like it.

Well, no matter how reliable Irina’s determination and skills are… … .

“But you lost to me.”

“Ugh… … !”

It would be convenient to get the discipline in advance.

At my words, the confident face went somewhere, and Irina’s body shrank.

Was it such a shock to be subdued by me?

But soon, Irina lifted her head straight and stared at Rize, raising her voice again as if to promise herself.

“But Miss Rize… … No matter what… … I will definitely protect it.”

I have no idea how great the grace Irina feels for Rize’s mother.

It might have been the guilt of not being able to protect her when she was in danger.

I couldn’t understand the resentment to the point of becoming a vengeful demon for all monsters because I couldn’t protect it.

still… … It was as if he knew how to value Rize more than his own life.

More than anything, because Irina was the right talent that was needed right now.

“No.”

However, Rize directly denied that feeling.

“Crybaby sister, you can’t die… … !”

Although they had only recently met, Rize was genuinely worried about Irina.

At that response, Irina didn’t know what to do, then mumbled, then finally looked in my direction as if asking for help.

No, even if you see it that way, what am I going to do?

This was the reason why I didn’t bother telling Rize that I would protect her even if I died.

Rize was worried for nothing, but I didn’t want her to think of me dying, even in her imagination.

In the end, Irina, still restless, turned her head to Rize again.

“That means that I will protect you with the determination to die, not that I will die over Miss Rize. So, that, uh… … . I made a mistake. sorry.”

When I see him like that, I wonder if I’m seeing a loyal puppy… … . It seemed like we wouldn’t have to have pets in our house.

Anyway, Rize still didn’t understand why Irina was acting like that, so I decided to end this story at this point.

“Then I will ask you some basic personal information. How old are you now?”

“Twenty-five.”

Were you older than me?

No, considering Irina’s skills, it was rather understandable.

“Then what were you doing before?”

“… … I was working as a knight under a nobleman. I didn’t come out of there two years ago… … I was looking for Miss Rize.”

Still, perhaps it wasn’t that she was blind, but when she saw Rize, she stopped bringing up her mother’s name.

I didn’t mean to hide it, but it would be right to talk slowly.

Rather, it should be said that being a former knight is just as expected. Considering his savage sword skills, should I say it was unexpected?

It was a bit strange that his name wasn’t known for that skill, but that’s the case.

“Then how are your family relationships? Don’t bother answering… … .”

“doesn’t exist.”

He answered without hesitation so much that I was at a loss for words.

did you just ask?

It was a formal question, but I had no idea this kind of answer would come back.

He barely cleared his throat and continued with the next question as if trying to change the subject.

“Then, how much do you think your salary will be?”

“Money is fine if you can be around the lady.”

“I used to be a housekeeper, but Rize is learning a sword right now, so keep an eye on it… … .”

“My lady, is it a sword?”

Irina’s eyes changed once again.

The emotion of rebuking her for what the hell was she teaching her daughter was visible even from the outside, and the moment she was about to pour that emotion out of her mouth.

Rize was the first to open her mouth.

“Sister, I like learning swords.”

“miss?”

“My dad is very strong, so I have to be strong to be by his side. I’ve been learning swords from my dad for a while now, and swinging a sword is so much fun, hee hee.”

“… … .”

Rize’s sincere words made Irina wide-eyed, not knowing what to do.

Then he slowly turned his head to look at me again, but I just shrugged.

Where in the world are there parents who win over their children?

In the end, Irina, as if realizing that she had no choice but to accept it, spoke to me with a hardened expression on her face.

“All right. Please take care of your salary.”

“Let it be. If you have any questions, you can ask.”

“Is it possible to stay here and watch over you 24 hours a day? No, I want you to do that.”

“It’s to the point where I’d rather ask for it.”

In the first place, it was a problem when I was away from home, so it was the part I wanted to talk about first.

However, I had a mischievous thought for a moment, and I looked to the side and continued talking.

“I wonder if I should get Rize’s permission.”

“huh?”

Rise, whose name was suddenly called, looked at me with round eyes.

I smiled and picked Rize up and sat her on my lap, then lowered my head and whispered in my ear.

“That older sister wants to live with us. What does Rize think?”

“… … Crybaby sister, are you homeless?”

“Puff.”

Laughter burst out at the innocent, childlike question.

Perhaps it wasn’t so wrong, Irina also mumbled with a complicated expression on her face.

Since the existing knights had also come out, it would not have been decided where to go, and it seemed that he would not abandon his intention to protect Rize.

Before Rize misunderstood further, she explained the circumstances as concisely as possible.

“She wants to live with me as a housekeeper. From morning to evening, to take care of Rize even when Dad is not around.”

“It’s better if Daddy stays with you.”

And it was just as cute as pouting your mouth.

On the contrary, Irina was looking at me with a jealous gaze at Rize’s words. It was just laughable that he was already trying to compete with his love for Rize.

After showing off his affection by hugging Rize proudly, he whispered again.

“So, how is your sister? Do you think it would be nice to live together?”

“Um, if Dad is okay, I’m fine too. I don’t think she’s a bad sister.”

“Then can we be friends?”

“I don’t know. You keep crying when you see me, don’t you hate me?”

I could barely hold back the laughter that was about to burst out again.

It was whispered in a small voice, but Irina’s expression changed strangely again as if she could hear it all.

I wondered how long it would take for Rize’s perception of her as a crybaby sister to change.

Still, if they were going to stay together, it would be right for me to help them a little.

“That’s because when that unnie sees Rize, she thinks of someone she cares about.”

“Important person?”

“huh. A person as precious as Dad thinks of Rize.”

“Hee hee, I also cherish my father the most.”

Hearing those words as if he would not lose, I unknowingly rubbed my cheeks with Rize.

While he was acting affectionately with Rize, he turned his head and met Irina’s eyes, who were staring at him with a very uncomfortable face.

what? Are you dissatisfied? You said I would die of love with my daughter?

Still, I couldn’t leave it alone, so I took my face away from Rize again, stood up, and held out my right hand.

“Ms. Irina, you have passed the recruitment. I hope to go along well.”

“I really appreciate you.”

“I will tell you what to do in the future. You can start today.”

“… … No, I have something to prepare… … I will come back tomorrow morning.”

After shaking hands, Irina said that and headed for the front door.

Irina, who grabbed the doorknob but was unable to open it, immediately turned her head, and Rize smiled and waved at her.

“See you tomorrow, sister.”

“… … .”

Tears welled up in Irina’s eyes once again, but this time she held it in and smiled broadly and brightly.

“I’ll see you tomorrow, ma’am.”

That’s why people look different again.

After seeing off Irina like that, he was finally able to fully enjoy the meeting with Rize.

It was only a few days, but I missed her so much that I wanted to hug her all the time.

How happy she was that Rize felt the same way.

That’s how I was able to move on to the next thing after I put my fingers on the promise to sleep together today.

“dad? What’s this?”

Rize tilted her head at the thing I was carrying.

It wasn’t something that you wouldn’t know what it was just by looking at it, but seeing it all of a sudden would make you wonder.

Without bothering to explain, I put it down in front of Rize and said.

“Would you like to try one out?”

“really? Is that okay?”

“then. But you have to be careful.”

“Yep!”

Rize nodded her head with a wide smile and lowered her gaze again.

It was like a child who received a birthday present, so I was proud of myself.

Rize reached out and drew the sword without difficulty.

A holy sword that only a hero can wield.