Liona continued in a light tone.
"A place where maids are trained," she said. "And then assigned to noble households once they're deemed ready." She scratched her cheek lightly with her index finger. "But I… I was placed there by the Baroness, so I was sent directly to work at the Voss residence after being declared ready."
Lucas nodded slowly.
"Hm… oh."
He leaned his head back against the tree trunk, thinking for a moment.
"Is it some kind of academy specifically for maids?"
Liona turned to him. "Academy?"
Lucas nodded.
Liona let out a small laugh—not mocking, more amused.
"Yes. Similar," she replied. "But most of the children who enter are from small villages."
She folded her hands in her lap.
"Every year, Maidternal opens enrollment for children from commoner families. Most of those who apply are usually sent by parents who can't afford to support them."
Lucas nodded again.
"Hmmm… that makes sense."
He fell silent for a moment.
Academy… academy…
