After returning to her room, Roseliel slumped into a chair, finally letting her back and waist—which had been tensed all day—relax completely.
She stared up at the ceiling, her mind still turning over the Grand Duke’s final admonitions.
As for the part about cleaning up her mess, she probably didn't have to worry too much; the landmines depicted in the game had mostly been cleared by her already.
The Grand Duke would likely settle the issues within the domain for her, and she had already destroyed the records of the original host’s communication with the Snake Cult. Even if other records existed, they would be in some other Snake Cult stronghold and wouldn't be exposed for a while.
What she was truly worried about was another matter: the fact that she would be targeted by the family whose engagement she had broken.
Whether it was to look cool that day or to vent her frustrations, she had indeed completely burned bridges with them. It was only natural that they would target her.
She had to operate in the capital now, so it was inevitable that she would have to deal with all sorts of nobles, and it was likely unavoidable that someone would secretly trip her up. She had to stay sharp.
She just didn't know how far they would go.
“But... what was that family’s name again?” Roseliel tilted her head and tried hard to remember for a while. She only remembered it contained the syllable ‘ma’.
“Shaqima? No... Walmart? Definitely not...”
“Whatever, I’ll deal with it when the time comes.”
Although the Grand Duke had given her a deadline, Roseliel, who had been a terminal procrastinator in her past life, had no motivation at all to work overtime today.
Today was originally her scheduled day off; no matter what, she wouldn't work late.
“Luna!” She called for her personal maid. “Come out with me for a walk!”
Even though she had been a total shut-in in her previous life, she was currently in a genuine different world. She would be strolling through the streets of an actual fantasy world.
That was completely different!
However, the familiar response didn't ring out as usual. Instead, a less familiar voice answered.
“Miss, Miss Luna was called away by the Master for questioning. I will be serving you in her stead for the time being.”
Roseliel recognized the owner of the voice; she was one of her maids who was usually responsible for assisting her with changing clothes.
“Oh...” she responded, her enthusiasm instantly cut in half.
Questioning? It was mostly likely questions about her.
Her changes during this period might just seem like “the young lady’s temper has improved” to outsiders, but Luna was the person closest to her. She surely knew those subtle differences better than anyone. It wasn't a surprise that the Grand Duke would seek her for questioning.
With nothing to do in the room, she couldn't help but let her imagination run wild.
Her thoughts quickly branched out from the Grand Duke and Luna to a distant, infinite future, eventually drifting toward the day when she would reign over the world as an absolute ruler.
“Hehehe.” Roseliel got completely lost in her beautiful daydream, letting out a few rather dim-witted laughs.
No, no. She wiped the drool from the corner of her mouth. She couldn't let her precious day off be wasted by dazing out like this!
However, she really couldn't find a way to pass the time.
She leaned on the windowsill, resting her chin on her hand as she watched the shadows of the trees in the garden for a while.
“Why are there no smartphones in this world!” Bored, she threw herself back onto the bed, thinking she might as well just sleep the day away.
“Miss, Miss Mona has arrived.”
Just as she was groggily about to fall back asleep, the maid's voice came from outside the door again.
Roseliel sat up with a start. “Let her in, quick!”
Perfect timing!
She happened to have a whole bunch of questions she wanted to ask her but felt too embarrassed to call her out directly. She had originally planned to wait and ask when they met in a few days.
Before long, that familiar little black-haired loli walked in.
She still looked listless today, and there was a noticeable layer of fatigue in her eyes, with faint dark circles hanging under them.
A gloomy loli had a certain charm of its own.
“Si... Master!”
Mona, having been trained by Roseliel, almost forgot to change how she addressed her. It was only after Roseliel frantically gestured for her to be quiet that she realized something was wrong.
After all, the maid was still watching; it wouldn't be good for her reputation.
This kind of thing should only be enjoyed in small circles.
“Mona!” Roseliel showed a brilliant smile.
It was a good thing she was in another world, or she’d probably be struck by lightning for being so shameless.
The maid thoughtfully brought up black tea and snacks. The three-tiered snack tray was loaded with various treats that made Roseliel’s mouth water.
This is the kind of life a young lady should lead!
When she traveled to Maple Creek Town over the past two days, she could only chew on hard black bread filled with bran while washing it down with plain water. She had truly suffered.
“Master, were you directly attacked by that vengeful spirit yesterday in Maple Creek Town?” After the two of them had exchanged a few pleasantries and small talk, Mona suddenly asked.
“Yeah, I was just about to go see what was in that basement when I was suddenly attacked.” Although she didn't know why Mona suddenly asked about this, Roseliel had already prepared a story.
“Then! Then...” Mona looked as if she wanted to say something but was hesitating.
“What’s wrong?” Roseliel asked with concern. “You don't need to be so formal with me. If there’s something you want to know, just ask.”
After hearing these words, Mona hesitated for a moment before continuing, “Has Master ever been attacked before? Have you felt uncomfortable anywhere?”
Roseliel tilted her head slightly and thought seriously. Since her transmigration, there didn't seem to be anything. In the original story, there also didn't seem to be a plot point where Roseliel was attacked.
Therefore, she naturally replied, “Aside from that one time at the ceremony, no.”
“Master!” Mona’s expression suddenly became grave, and she slapped the table as she stood up.
“W-what’s wrong?” Roseliel stopped her mouth from eating snacks.
“It must have been that time! I suspect that Master must have had some kind of spell cast on you by the Snake Cult then! I clearly felt Master’s aura on that vengeful spirit yesterday.”
“Although I doubted myself at first, after thinking about it for a whole night...”
Roseliel suddenly understood why she had dark circles under her eyes.
“I believe I could never mistake the feeling I get from Master! It’s even more impossible for me to confuse Master with some random vengeful spirit on the side of the road!”
“Therefore, it must be that after Master was attacked by the Snake Cult, a part of your soul was cut away and turned into that vengeful spirit!”
“If possible, please allow me to examine Master. I will definitely find something unusual!”
She became more and more excited as she spoke, her face almost pressing against Roseliel’s.
Roseliel opened her mouth as if to say something, but quickly closed it.
All she wanted to say was:
Stop asking, stop asking...
This matter really won't stand up to scrutiny!
Rate on N.U.
