Chapter 106 – #23.5 Short Break, All for Revenge (1)
Can’t understand other people’s minds
It’s not because I’m not particularly empathetic, or because my emotions are broken,
Now, this simply means that it is close to impossible to understand the minds of others 100%.
Emilia is a long-time friend of her Princess Mine, and even during her secluded life, hiding her identity, she received help from Princess Mine and brought about constant interaction with her.
From when she was young until now, perhaps even more closely than her parents, they may have spent a long time together.
Such two people have been exchanging deep stories without covering anything that can be said openly.
Although they are two people who can be said to know nothing about each other.
But even so, Emilia had no intention of hastily judging what Princess Mine was feeling right now.
For the fact that she killed her father with her own hands.
I really don’t know what she’s thinking right now, and what kind of heart she has.
‘… What Count Meln said must be true.’
‘Because Mine always worried about the country.’
‘Because I was fed up with the dissolute nobles and the way Emperor Kalik not only neglected them but even sided with them.’
Princess Mine was always thinking of her country.
She was hoping that even a little more people would be happy.
Her noble character may have reached the point where she couldn’t forgive her father’s sins.
Perhaps even if Count Meln hadn’t pushed his back, the intelligent Princess Mine might have carried out the murder of her father, thinking it was best for her country.
Emilia doesn’t know what she really is.
Emilia knows nothing.
What on earth made Princess Mine go along with such immorality?
What the hell is Princess Mine thinking right now?
Also, what kind of communication took place between Count Meln and Princess Mine.
Nothing, nothing
‘Also, what Count Meln wants from Mine.’
‘… I don’t know what will happen to Miné in the future.’
But.
But.
At least as far as she knew, she also knew that Princess Mine was not the kind of person who would do such a thing casually.
She makes cold and callous decisions when necessary, but she is a person who does not forget the weight of each decision and carries it in her heart.
Although many people mistake her for her intelligence and resoluteness.
Princess Mine is a very affectionate and easily hurt woman.
‘I want to hear the story.’
‘I want to meet Mine.’
I want to hear it directly from Princess Mine’s mouth.
How is she now What kind of comfort does she need right now?
She doesn’t want to jump to conclusions easily.
I don’t mean to say that she understands everything lightly.
However, for some reason, she killed her own relative, and there is no way that her mind can be still.
The person who did not cry on such a subject, nor utter weak words, and who she cherished alone was the person Emilia knew, Princess Mine.
‘Mine… Will it be okay?’
She is a precious friend who has received so much grace and has helped her a lot.
Emilia, in her sad and anxious mood, she sends her heart of concern towards her precious friend…
* * *
After the morning tryst with Count Meln, Emilia was immediately guided by her Hilde.
Her embarrassing reverse bunny didn’t change, but she felt a little better than before when she wrapped herself in the large, high-quality cloth that Hilde had covered over her body.
Earl Meln went to his office to work as Count Meln.
It seemed as if he had pushed back his already-arranged work and schedule due to his rape of Emilia.
What the hell are you doing that makes you so busy every day?
I don’t know, but more than that, it was hard to understand that that crazy man was surprisingly sincere.
Anyway.
After sending Count Meln away like that, Hilde moved to the special greenhouse built inside the mansion.
“Wow…”
Emilia involuntarily let out an exclamation of admiration.
Greenhouse space lined with lush plants.
It’s neatly organized, and like any theme park or attraction, the floor is laid out or decorated, and your eyes are taken away.
Beautiful.
Cool.
Beautiful.
Grand… !
Many such exclamations came out of nowhere.
A greenhouse that seems too large to be called indoors.
It is lined with tall trees and vines that you would only see in a swampy area.
Emilia seemed to enhance her sense of grandeur.
“This is a greenhouse that the owner has put a lot of effort into. This space is maintained in optimum condition using various magic tools.”
“There is also a periodic deworming operation using magic, so you don’t have to worry about insects.”
That was Hilde’s explanation as she moved ahead as if guiding her.
From what I hear, this greenhouse seems to have been made by collecting a lot of rare plants from various regions.
Not just this continent.
Even in countries across the sea.
“Earl Meln, do you like plants?”
“My master values anything of value.”
“… You mean expensive or rare plants?”
“With all my presumption, it seems that the standard by which master judges ‘worthy’ is a little different from what Emilia-sama thinks.
Rather than me explaining it, it would be better for you to understand it by watching it yourself, so I won’t say more. Emilia-sama will have plenty of time and opportunities for that.”
Hilde says meaningfully.
Puzzled by her ambiguous answers, which she seemed to know or not know, Emilia followed Hilde’s guidance as she went to the depths of the greenhouse.
There was a small space near the center of the greenhouse, and a pretty tea table was prepared in the center of the space.
“Then let’s take a little rest. You did a lot of work in the morning to be the owner’s partner.”
Hilde put her basket on the table she had brought, and immediately prepared for tea time.
Luxurious black tea and simple sweets on a plate.
Black tea is brewed on the spot using magic tools.
“… I have no intention of taking a break.”
“Rest is important. You may not be used to living here yet, so there are times when you don’t even notice when you are tired.”
“If you’re going to rest, I’ll swing my sword like last time.”
“I have set up a schedule including that, so please enjoy it as it is now.”
“… I prefer alcohol rather than tea.”
“No.”
Hilde dismissed Emilia’s wish with a soft but strict tone.
“Aside from that, she has set aside time for education for Emilia-sama’s culture and massage time to relieve her body fatigue, so please enjoy it quietly.”
“… What is it. Am I being bred?”
“Because the master has ordered me to manage Emilia-sama.”
Management…
When she complained about something, she didn’t know what to say, so in the end Emilia agreed to obey.
What followed was a tea time that could be considered a bit boring.
As if taking a forest bath, I felt like I was idly idly in a space where the strong smell of plants was emanating, and it definitely relieved the invisible fatigue of the mind and body.
She sits still, sipping tea and enjoying the scenery, and occasionally asks Hilde questions that pop into her head.
She didn’t give much of an answer to anything related to Earl Meln or Mona, but when it came to other topics, she answered them skillfully.
She is bizarrely well-informed to be her simple maid, and during her conversation Emilia is struck by admiration several times.
I had a relationship with Earl Meln a while ago, and I just wiped my body with a tissue and cloth, so I feel a little uncomfortable…
Still, it wasn’t a bad time to give her a break.
She was like that while she was taking a break.
“Emilia-sama, I have something to tell you.”
By the time Emilia gets used to this resting time, gets used to it, and settles down.
That’s how Hilde took her luck and spoke to her.
Hilde, who had been answering Emilia’s questions until now, wondered what she was trying to say.
Emilia picked up one of her sweets and chewed on it, then nodded and gestured to continue.
Hilde bowed her head deeply in gratitude.
“Emilia-sama, Emilia-sama.”
“I know that Emilia-sama has many things to worry about.”
“And that Master’s actions are unfair to Emilia.”
“You’re still young, and you still lack a lot of tips.”
“I can’t presume to say that I know everything, but it is clear that it is not an easy situation.”
Hilde says so.
With a calm tone to the last, a voice that doesn’t even show any feelings of pity or concern, but still contains sternness.
“For a while, you will need some time to forget the many things that bother you.”
“What I have been ordered to do is to take care and care to keep Emilia-sama in her best condition at all times.”
“Education, training, and rest, all of which I instruct, are all to keep Emilia-sama in better shape and condition.”
“So, please trust me and accept my ‘management’.”
“For your revenge, it must be necessary to keep the body and mind in the best condition.”
Hearing Hilde’s words, Emilia swallowed the chewy snack and drank the still warm tea.
She came up with many things she wanted to say, but at the end, she was blown away by the word ‘for revenge’.
If this was Earl Meln’s intention, he would not believe it, but there was nothing wrong with Hilde’s words.
Even in order to stand up to Count Meln, Emilia needed to maintain a sound mind and a strong body.
“Okay. … However, as you said, Hilde, keep in mind that this is all for revenge.”
“Thank you for your wise answer, Miss Emilia.”
Emilia put down the teacup and answered, Hilde bowed her head deeply.
“I’m sorry, but one more thing, if you dare to stick it out.”
“It is said that people can have a wider perspective when they have more space.”
“I would be very happy if my care and management could help Emilia-sama reach the ‘truth’.”
Hilde’s words supplemented at the end, I couldn’t quite understand.
Even if Emilia asks back, Hilde is nothing, so she just tells her not to care.
In the end, Emilia enjoyed the short break that was left of her, with a bit of discomfort remaining.
* * *
After taking a short break like that, the two came out of the greenhouse.
At the exit of the greenhouse, Mona, a succubus, stood as if waiting.
Hilde handed over Emilia, who had been by her side, to Mona on the spot, along with her words to work hard with her next job.
I don’t know what to say, I understand the situation, but in an instant, I feel an outrageous sense of betrayal.
The atmosphere seemed good a while ago…
“Heheung~ Lia, Lia~ We waited a long time~ Let’s have a good time today~♪”
“… Do whatever you want.”
“Child, be happy. Then I really have to do what I want~♪”
Mona, who seemed exaggeratedly energetic as if she was running around, took off everything Emilia was wearing on the spot.
The cloth sword that Hilde gave her and was covering her body.
All of the embarrassing reverse bunny costumes, such as embarrassing decorations and stockings, were taken away and thrown away roughly.
As it is, Emilia is completely naked, and she is dragged by Mona like a beast being led to a slaughterhouse…