Princess Seraphina
CHAPTRE 4

A little while later, Seraphina came over carrying food and drinks. "Look! I brought your favorite food," he said. Safy stared with teary eyes, her tears flowing. "Huaa... Princess, I am afraid of being left alone here. What if there's a guard who's mad at me!" Her cry so violently shook Seraphina's heart. He immediately put the food on the table and hugged Safy. Her cries were heard by the soldier who was standing guard at the gate, and Seraphina sincerely kept hugging Safy.

A few moments later, the crying subsided. Seraphina gently stroked Safy's hair. "I'm sorry I scared you all alone" he said.

"Don't say that, Princess. You are not guilty. I'm a coward who always fuss over the little things. So, this is purely my fault" Safy replied as he fell asleep on his lap.

"How can I make you happy again?".

Safy got up and firmly replied, "Master Princess, you don't have to bother. Serving you has made me happy. You are a perfect princess in my eyes. Oh, but that doesn't mean I want anything. What I mean is, you're a good leader, and that makes my job so much fun."

Seraphina was overjoyed to hear the words of her loyal servant. Without a second thought, he immediately hugged Safy tightly. After letting go of that hug, he stood up. "Your words before saying that you are happy to serve me. Well, I have a request, what if you come with me to another world as my loyal servant?"

Safy knelt beside Seraphina and resolutely replied, "With respect, I am willing to serve you, wherever and whenever."

Finally, they reached an agreement while enjoying the food served by Seraphina. No more worries, Safy gets a chance to serve the daughter he always respected. Meanwhile, Seraphina was relieved to have someone trustworthy on her journey. That night they used the time to talk for longer, until 8 p.m. Safy said goodbye to go home, because the distance between the palace and his house was quite far. Seraphina returns to the palace to rest.

Safy still continued his leisurely journey towards home. He passed through the market, crossed downhill roads, and finally arrived at modest housing. When entering an old house, Safy headed to the kitchen to make a cup of warm tea. His life is not so luxurious. Safy, or Safy Simenorpa, is the second child of Drats Ohion and Sivey Simenorpa. Safy is 16 years old and works as a waitress for Princess Seraphina. His brother, Rio, was a gallant man who worked as a soldier, but he died at the age of 20 from a congenital disease. Her mother, who is now almost 47 years old, works as a regular tailor at the market. His father, 57, worked as a carpenter. Before becoming a palace maid, Safy had experienced unpleasant things when she was 8 years old. He cannot get into the academy school like any other child, as his family is in an economic crisis. The school entrance fee of four gold pieces, it also does not include the cost of uniforms and other needs. Therefore, Safy decided to look for work in some stores, but his age was too young so it was rejected everywhere. After that, he tried to find work in the factories, but was again rejected because his physique was considered too weak.

After feeling rejected by many people, Safy was forced to help her mother deliver a dress order. His life is stressful, sometimes his name is dragged in the neighbor's chat. He was considered lazy, sick, and incompetent. No child of his age would be friends with him because they had a more established job than Safy. However, one day there was an order for clothes to be delivered to the palace, and Safy was entrusted with the task. Despite his doubts, he still accepted the responsibility of delivering the clothes. Safy walked with a basket in his hand, passing through a narrow path to speed up his journey. Upon arriving at the palace, a beautiful girl was waiting for him at the gate. That was Princess Seraphina, wearing a noble dress that made her even more dignified. Safy was escorted by the guards to the park, and the servants there immediately took the basket of clothes he was carrying. Seraphina sat next to Safy, and her presence made Safy feel nervous at the god level. Seraphina looked at Safy's clothes, it looked like they were quite old, the stitching of the patches was clearly visible in some parts.

Their conversation lasted a few minutes, and one of the maids gave some bronze pieces as payment for sewing services. Safy prepares to return home, but Seraphina holds him back and offers him a job as a waiter. Without a doubt, Safy accepted the offer considering the wages of working in the palace were so great. From then on, Safy became Seraphina's loyal servant, and she felt very lucky. The cup of warm tea that Safy had made had run out unnoticed. Drinking the tea while recalling the memories of the past, made Safy feel calm. It feels so perfect on his tongue.

After enjoying the delicious tea, Safy looked into her parents room. Safy's mother was asleep, while from the kitchen there was a sound of cutting wood. Safy followed the voice and found his father chopping wood while steaming bread.

"You haven't slept, son?" ask father.

"No, Dad. By the way, why is Dad still working? Do you have to be late again?"

His father looked proudly with a smile, "Dad is not working right now. Actually, the bread I made for your journey with the Princess. I'm so proud to see your development, the skills and understanding you have are amazing."

"Why Dad?" Safy was delighted but also embarrassed by the compliment.

Her father explained, "Look, you've developed into a professional girl. You have mastered the skills of nobles, like the tea you used to serve that is so delicious. Not only that, the cuisine you make is also delicious like the cuisine in the restaurant of the nobles which costs 10 gold pieces. You have mastered many things, such as medicine, household techniques, etiquette, speaking skills, and much more. That's what makes us proud. Even though our lives are unstable, you never give up, but maximize your potential." His father then took something out of his pocket, it turned out to be a necklace with seven glittering precious stones. His father put the necklace on Safy, and happily said, "Wow, you look so beautiful with that necklace."

Safy was surprised, "How can you...?"

His father explained, "First, when Dad came home, your room door opened a little. At that time, I saw you talking to your beloved doll. In that conversation, Dad tried hard to mine the stones."

When Safy was a child, he often felt very lonely. His sister was gone, and he often pondered alone in his room. His parents could not accompany him every day, so they bought Safy a stone doll. Because at the toy store, the only option was the stone doll, then they finally agreed to buy it.

Safy felt very happy when he saw his first gift, the doll was so liked. Every day, Safy carried the doll with him wherever he went, even while sleeping, it was always by his side. Safy felt lonely in her home, and she often talked to her doll, "Master Stone, I will share a secret wish with you. Please don't tell anyone, yeah. My wish is to have a beautiful necklace. The necklace should be made of seven precious stones, such as mythril, diamond, topaz, sapphire, ruby, emerald, and amethyst. Since Lord Stone is also stone-shaped, then the beautiful necklace should be decorated with precious stones." His father heard Safy's words through a slightly open door.

Then Safy remembered his past. He could not hold back his tears and directly hugged his father. Her happiness reached its peak, in the arms of her father, she cried and let go of all the sadness and happiness that was in her heart.

The day had changed and it was time for Seraphina to get ready to leave. Safy had arrived at the palace, wearing a maid uniform and carrying a suitcase. The palace guards swiftly escorted him to the hall, where all the servants gathered waiting for Safy's arrival. My fellow servants said goodbye, "Hopefully, Safy," "Don't forget us, yeah!" "Safy, don't be a burden to the Princess!"

Seraphina approached Safy, "We'll be leaving in a moment. If anyone is forgotten, it's best to settle it right now."

"Nobody's forgotten, Princess,"

"And another one, when we're there, don't call me 'princess' or 'Mr Princess'. Call it Sera, Phina, or Ina. You are allowed to use that title when you are in a safe place" Seraphina said unequivocally.

Safy replied, "I understand!"