Mad Rosetta - Chapter 10

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Mad Rosetta

Episode 10

Those Who Obey Well Have Nothing to Fear (6)

No matter how regularly Odette came and went from Rose Manor, there were certainly limits to monitoring me.

To more easily seize control of the household, she would have needed to receive reports that I was being maintained in a state where I couldn’t recover.

It was easy to deduce that there would be attendants she had planted.

“Since my behavior has changed, she must be anxious too. So if a position opens up where someone can monitor me closely, wouldn’t Odette order them to apply immediately?”

【Instead, you’ll have to hand over all the details of your daily life to them.】

“If there’s something to lose, there’s also something to gain. I’ll give them just enough, then cut off all of Odette’s pawns at the perfect moment. It would take too long to investigate them one by one, and they’d be hard to find.”

【Give up flesh to take bone, you say. I like this strategy, darling.】

Leaving behind Sing who was laughing unpleasantly, I headed to the bathroom.

This is a trap for Odette.

By making her think through her associates that things are going according to her will, I’ll crush all her sparks.

I imagined Odette when she would lose all her hands and feet, dozing off and waking repeatedly during my bath.

Though it was a misunderstanding and she might have been hurt, Penny carefully wiped my body with the same meticulous touch as in the morning.

“From tomorrow, thanks to the others, you won’t have to struggle alone anymore, Penny.”

“…Yes, thank you, Lady.”

That girl, her tightly pressed lips look so innocent and cute.

I heard she got a job as a servant in our household after her family sold their title.

She seemed to really think she’d be returning to cleaning duties from tomorrow.

I giggled, thinking I should tease her appropriately, then headed to bed after finishing my bath.

【Honey, I’ve been waiting.】

“…”

The guy was lying on my bed in quite a seductive pose, head propped on one side.

‘When did I ever take a lover.’

Too tired to argue, I kicked him aside and buried my face in the bedding.

As the soft bedding from Trans Company wrapped around my whole body, it smelled of gentle soap.

Even the guy’s joking tone saying he couldn’t be pushed away so coldly sounded like a lullaby.

Drowsiness pouring over me, I decided to accept my helplessly closing eyelids.

【My goodness… sleeping just like a child.】

“…”

【If your mother were alive, she probably would have scolded me to death…】

I seemed to hear some muttering in my sleep.

At most, it was probably just the meaningless mumbling of a resentful ghost who had shared this terribly long day with me.

Thinking this, I surrendered myself to sleep.

【Sleep well, darling.】

I was so tired that it was a night without even nightmares.

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“Did you cough, Lady?”

“…I was coughed awake.”

I stretched my stiff body and replied irritably.

Though I had burned all the flowers, the accumulated poison from the Panilnia I’d been smelling seemed to make me feel quite unwell.

So today I tried to sleep in late, but wouldn’t you know it, Penny was making a fuss from the early morning breeze, saying I should come out and see.

Thanks to that, I was forcibly awakened.

When she told me to blow my nose during washing, I blew my nose, and when she suggested braiding my hair today, I agreed, and only then did Penny chatter away about her business.

“Actually, the items the Duke sent have arrived in the hall. What should we do?”

“So there was a reason you woke me so eagerly.”

Today was the day new servants would come in as my dedicated staff.

Was she eager to quickly fill the shabby wardrobe?

Seeing Penny’s somewhat complicated expression, I instructed her to have the gifts brought up to my room.

‘Father really, your work is so fast…’

It was only yesterday morning that I reported having no decent dresses to wear.

That he prepared and sent them so quickly warmed my heart.

“…I’m sure you said a few pieces.”

“The custom-made items will take a few days, so he sent only the ready-made ones first.”

“Oh my?”

I stared blankly at the boxes that filled the living room floor.

One, two, three…

When the number of boxes exceeded twenty, I stopped counting and told Penny to just take out something to wear immediately.

When the new people come, I’ll have to start with organizing the wardrobe right away.

While watching Penny’s back as she excitedly unpacked, I finally realized Sing’s absence.

‘Where is this guy wandering around?’

Though “usual” meant only one day had passed since I met him.

Surely as soon as I opened my eyes, he would say things like “honey, are you awake?” or “I was watching your sleeping face.”

The guy who I thought would only make annoying comments was nowhere to be seen no matter how much I looked around.

With the talkative one gone, it felt somewhat empty.

Meanwhile, I was gradually returning to human form thanks to Penny’s still excellent handiwork, when Marahan’s voice came from outside the door.

“Lady, this is Marahan. I’ve completed the task you assigned and have come to report.”

Does everyone not sleep? Why are they all so quick?

I had assigned the task yesterday evening, thinking she’d bring the attendants around afternoon. Surprisingly, the assignment seemed to be completed quickly.

As three servants followed Marahan in a line and stood behind me, I gestured to them through the mirror while getting my makeup done again.

Two of them were the ones who had cleaned my room yesterday.

“Good work, Marahan. You may go now.”

Having finished her task, Marahan bowed and left.

I carefully examined them as they introduced themselves in turn as Sara, Reina, and Vicky.

They all looked to be around Penny’s age or a year or two older.

Since I hadn’t paid much attention to people around me, it was difficult to immediately identify which of the three seemed to have connections with Odette.

“Right. From now on, you must become my hands and feet.”

“We will serve you with all our heart and soul, Lady.”

Wow, it’s actually hard to answer so soullessly like that.

Yet the way they acted with proper etiquette made me think Marahan had taught them very thoroughly.

Only after Penny finished with perfume did I get up from the mirror and approach them.

“Penny. Now that they’re here, you no longer need to stay in that position.”

“…Yes, Lady.”

They were also watching Penny, who obediently agreed.

Some looked at Penny being immediately dismissed with pity, while others looked down on her as if it were natural, but I thought these were all possible reactions.

I had heard that Penny’s original job was cleaning, specifically wiping the second-floor corridors and stairs.

Since no one volunteered to help with bathing, they had temporarily assigned Penny, who was just diligently mopping, so it was right for her to return to her original position.

“So Penny, from today you’ll become the head maid and must lead them very well.”

I just had to create the position myself.

The atmosphere became bleak as if I had said something inappropriate.

Everyone was staring with wide eyes in surprise, saying nothing, which made me a bit embarrassed, so I spoke to them again.

“Therefore, you must also faithfully follow Penny in your assigned duties from now on. I’ll carefully consider the work assignments and let you know later, so first move and organize those things.”

Following the tip of my finger, the floor neatly stacked with gift boxes came into view.

I thought they wouldn’t like being given work immediately after being assigned as dedicated staff, but they energetically began unpacking.

“Um, Lady…”

“Penny, you should fix your way of speaking first. It’s quite cute, but lacks dignity as my maid.”

“The thing is, me being a dedicated maid? Could you reconsider?”

What is she saying right now?

It was so absurd that I naturally furrowed my brow.

Rising from servant to maid requires qualification only when all three elements are perfectly aligned.

Namely, household! Refinement! And lastly, luck!

For a distinguished household to select a maid meant thoroughly examining both the applicant’s family background and their cultural knowledge and work performance abilities.

Since they must constantly assist and support their master at their side, it’s a position of tremendous responsibility.

What should I do with this rabbit-like girl who would refuse even if chosen without any background consideration.

“…I didn’t expect you to object to my decision. You’ll need to provide a reasonable explanation, Penny.”

“F-first, I’m too young to serve you, Lady…”

“There’s no age restriction.”

“A-also! I haven’t received proper education from a household, so I might cause harm to you instead if I stay by your side.”

“My reputation has already fallen as far as it can go. Where else is there to drop? Don’t worry about it.”

“But then…!”

“Tsk! Really, honestly!”

With one click of my tongue, Penny shut her mouth with a gasp.

Noticing that I was quite displeased, Penny drooped her shoulders, saying she had misspoken.

I let out a deep sigh to calm myself and said.

“Look here, Penny. You have such excellent ability to read your master’s mood, and you’re a child who can provide what’s needed at the right time. I said I would take you in because I value your abilities highly… If you call yourself an insignificant person without learning, how is that different from criticizing me for having no eye for talent?”

“I absolutely didn’t mean it that way, Lady!”

“No matter how upright your intentions may be, it’s others who interpret and accept your words. So you must always make it clear that you are my representative and consider the weight of your words.”

“Y-yes. Lady… I’ll keep that in mind.”

Completely deflated, Penny’s already drooped shoulders looked triangular.

Though I thought this might be enough, I concluded that I should firmly establish things from the start, as I’d surely be disappointed in her someday if I let this slide carelessly.

It was only natural that my maid shouldn’t be looked down upon anywhere she went.

I hoped she would always deliver killing blows to those trying to torment her with elegant speech.

“I understand that you’re humble, so that’s enough. Even that becomes servile if taken too far. You wouldn’t want your master to look foolish too, would you?”

“I-I’ll serve you with dignity, Lady!”

“Yes, yes, do as you please.”

Deciding to end the lecture there, I left the room taking only Penny with me.

I intended to see father and ask him to let me attend the banquet to be held in spring.

The problem was what I discovered as soon as I left the room…

It was the sight of that ghost fellow cheerfully waving his hand, whether walking leisurely through the corridor or floating, I couldn’t tell.

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