Nakanai Tori no Kaeru Ki wa

In the small kingdom of Reven, a new king's coronation leads to a sudden economic collapse. Because of this, young Lydia cannot afford her sickly mother's medicine; but unexpectedly, a man kindly purchases it for her. Determined to repay the favor despite her lack of experience, Lydia becomes a maid for her benefactor: Lord Evert Drake, a former politician surrounded by foul rumors. While accompanying her master to town, Lydia rescues a mute girl named Shiki from being sold off as a slave. Shik...