Chapter 97 – Temptation in the Mansion (4)
The next morning.
I sighed lowly as I wore a brooch in front of the mirror as usual. It was because I couldn’t shake off the feeling of inadequacy.
‘Why did you do that….’
No matter how much I thought about it, I couldn’t understand the elf’s attitude. Didn’t he show an unfair look when he told him not to do it because he was trying to kill a cat who had done nothing wrong.
To think objectively, it was not the elf that was unfair, but the cat who might have been killed.
That’s why he got angry Because the elf tried to kill the mere trivial cat for fun.
In fact, looking back now, it wasn’t a good decision. If my actions yesterday made the elves hate me, my future life would be difficult.
‘I don’t think he likes me that much in the first place, but…….’
Anyway, spilled water. How else are you trying to annoy me today? My complexion keeps getting darker with worry.
One shouldn’t be like this. Wearing a brooch, I came to my senses and patted both cheeks.
‘Calm down, Theorard. You must set an example for the servants and the slaves in the workshop.’
Since he was in the position of feeding the family of the mansion, he should not show a gloomy appearance.
If the head of the family goes around wearing a frown, the people under him will unintentionally feel insecure.
‘So smile. Don’t be stupid.’
I muttered to myself and smiled awkwardly. It is bizarre to see the edges of the forcedly raised mouth tremble.
After staring at the mirror for a while, I laughed and lowered my head. The hand holding the tabletop in front of the mirror looks particularly sad these days.
‘…… I don’t want to go out.’
To be honest, I wanted to lock myself in my room and read my favorite book.
I’m saying it now, but if I hadn’t been my father’s only son, if I hadn’t been the only one who would inherit the family’s legacy, I wouldn’t have taken the position of head of the family.
I just wanted to run away because it felt like a burden of responsibility that was too much for me to handle was weighing on my shoulders. However, the family members only believe in me.
‘Theorad Deham…….’
Isn’t it clear that the name given by his father is the one who has to lead the Deharm family?
Resolving my weakening heart, I raised my head and smiled again. A bitter but not awkward smile forms.
It was around the time I was working on my voice.
Smart-
An occasional knocking sound. There is only one person visiting during this time. Turning around the door, I naturally opened my mouth.
“Come in.”
The door opens and Harvey enters, dressed in a neat tailcoat. David bowed his head respectfully, and a pair of monocles he had never seen before hung on his face.
I was puzzled by that, so I raised my hand and pointed at his monocle.
“Chairman. It…….”
“Ah. You mean this?”
As if he knew how to ask, David lifted his monocle and put it down.
“My eyesight has been blurry lately, so I bought a magnifying glass. It is thanks to the family lord who took care of not only the silk but also the bonuses. Incidentally, the other servants and slaves were also grateful for the grace of the head of household and purchased the necessary daily necessities.”
“Ah. Right. It suits you really well.”
“Haha. Thank you even for the empty words.”
“It is not an empty word. When I get older, I want to grow old gracefully like you. Besides, I am very grateful to have a reliable person like you working at my mansion.”
David’s eyes widened. Harvey, whose shoulders were shaking as if he had forgotten what to say, suddenly took a handkerchief from his bosom and wiped his eyes.
The drooping mouth his seemed to swallow a few tears, then a distorted smile. Harvey put a fist to his heart his, his face his not sure if he was crying or laughing.
“My lord…… ! Until I die, no! Even in death, I will be loyal to the head of the family!”
“…… Chamberlain?”
What a fuss all of a sudden. Unpredictable emotional changes are embarrassing. After a moment of awkwardness, I straightened my posture and let out a clearing of my throat.
“By the way, what happened in the morning? He must have come because he has business.”
“Ah. That’s right. In fact, Lady Brenda, the eldest daughter of Baron Frederi’s family in the Agela Kingdom, was invited by the head of the family.
“Lady Branda?”
Yesterday, after sending the elf to the bathroom, I wrote a reply saying that I would be allowed to visit in my free time. Since she sent it by witch express, she should have received a reply on the same day, but did she already come?
‘Were you staying overnight near the mansion?’
Anyway, it’s too fast. It’s polite for her to make visits a day or two apart unless she’s close, but this woman was n’t even following her basic etiquette her.
Are the nobles of the Agela Kingdom originally this freewheeling? I was puzzled, but I couldn’t ask someone who had already entered the mansion to be kicked out.
“I will be looking for you soon, so please wait a little while and tell her what she said.”
At my words, Harvey bowed his head.
“All right.”
The sound of David’s footsteps, which immediately left for the visit, gradually faded away.
Turning to the mirror, I checked my attire one last time.
*
Crunchy-
After taking a bite of an apple in the drawing room, Lerazie looked around with a leisurely look.
Looking at the servants standing on the wall and clasping their hands together, the Deham family’s hospitality for VIPs was quite high.
Among them, there was one that stood out, and it was the elf I saw with the eyes of my familiar yesterday.
‘It’s that guy.’
Brilliant silver hair down to the waist and blood-red eyes show off their presence to the fullest. Her face was so beautiful that even Lerajie, who is usually confident in her appearance of her, could easily enter.
It wasn’t just that her face her was pretty. Seeing that her attractive breasts were highlighted on the outside of the maid uniform dressed up without exposure, she must have been quite bewitched by the man without realizing it.
Just looking at it now, aren’t some of the male servants glancing at the elves? With her heavenly appearance and voluptuous body of her, it was only natural for her to attract male attention.
‘If I had been born as a dreamer, I might have even threatened my position.’
Due to the nature of dream demons, the more they absorb a man’s energy, the stronger they become, so it was as if they were blessed with a beautiful appearance.
Because the more beautiful you are, the more men you will give your life to cling to, exponentially.
‘Well, even if it’s not a nightmare, being born pretty is a strength.’
Lerazie, who leaned her chin on the table and giggled a little, raised her hand casually. It’s going to take some time for Theorad to come, so I wanted to talk to that elf before that.
“Hey, the fruit is all gone.”
As I gently waved her hand her, Yeo-shi, who had been waiting in advance, approached with an apple on a paper tray.
As it is a high-quality apple grown in a special process and magically treated to increase its sugar content, the peel was not cut for freshness.
“I’ll cut it right away.”
Yeo Si-jong, speaking politely, lifted the fruit knife, and Lera Jie lightly shook his hand.
“I’m sorry, but can’t that elf do it instead of you?”
“Ah. If you want……”
The attendant who placed the fruit turned around and approached the elf.
After exchanging a few words with the female attendant, the elf nodded and came over to Lera Jie’s table.
Lerazie naturally met the elf’s eyes and smiled happily.
“Wow. Are you seeing elves for the first time? I thought they were a species that only appeared in fairy tales.”
“Is that so.”
A sullen answer is heard. As if the elf wasn’t interested, he picked up a knife and started slicing the apple. Lerajie, who was dissatisfied with that, knocked on the table.
“Excuse me. Am I a guest in this mansion? Did you come to the mansion with Viscount Theorard’s permission?”
“I know.”
“If you know, could you be kinder to me? It’s because I’m sorry that you treat me so coldly.”
“It is kind.”
The elf cut the skin and cut the apple into bite-size pieces. The lean hand movements make it reminiscent of a chef.
“What kind of kindness are you talking about?”
The elf, who still let out an emotionless voice, held out a plate of apples. Thanks to this, a grid of sinew sprouted from Lerazie’s forehead his.
No matter how disguised it may be, Lerazie visited this mansion from the standpoint of an aristocrat.
However, since the elf, who is only a maid in the mansion, was constantly looking down on her with the attitude of treating her subordinates, anger began to boil inside her.
“Hey! I am the eldest daughter of the Baron Frederi family of the Agela Kingdom!”
“Is that so.”
Is that so? Now, beyond being angry, I am dumbfounded. Lera Jie sighed in despair and blatantly frowned at her.
“Are you not aware of what rudeness you are committing?”
As Lera Jie’s voice rose, a stir arose among her servants her. Words came and went that she might have to stop the elves, but no one took action. Intermittently, she only heard the voice that she had to call the chief chamberlain.
“…… I’m sorry if you felt rude. Because I wasn’t properly educated.”
Fortunately, the elf didn’t go against Lerazie’s planting anymore.
Of course, receiving her hasty apology her did not relieve her anger her, but as Lera Jie, who was not visiting her mansion to flirt, she needed to control her emotions her.
“I wish I knew. I hope you will be more careful next time.”
“Okay. But young lady…….”
The elf, who was looking over Lera Jie, continued her words with her doubts her.
“Do you like animals?”
“Yes? An animal?”
What animal suddenly? As her eyes widened at her sudden question her, the elf put her hands together somewhat apologetically.
“I’m sorry if I’ve been rude again. I just saw something like animal fur on the hem of the young lady’s dress…….”
Hair? Did it come out when you changed clothes? In this regard, she did not seem to notice because she was not paying much attention.
It was a mistake, but there was no need to deny it. There was no law saying that a daughter from an aristocratic family shouldn’t be friendly with animals.
Lera Jie waved her hand and let out a light laugh.
“No~ Actually, I met a stray puppy on the street before coming to the mansion. I was so pitiful that I stopped to feed them.”
“Hey…….”
She tried to laugh it off, but for some reason her elf expression her went cold.
Her instantly chilling atmosphere makes her Le La Jie nervous.
‘Why, why are you doing this?’
The moment she broke out in a cold sweat from her unknown fear of her, the elf who was staring at Lera Jie kissed her lips as if interrogating her.
“Wouldn’t that be a puppy?”
Thanks to this, Lera Jie had a hunch that something was wrong with her work her.
