Mad Rosetta - Chapter 9

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Mad Rosetta

Episode 9

Those Who Obey Well Have Nothing to Fear (5)

However, I had no intention of moving according to her plan, so instead I carefully wiped away the tears that had formed in Odette’s eyes.

“I can’t help but worry about you, Bonita.”

Her wide eyes looked like a startled small animal. The way she stirred people’s hearts made me wonder if this was why Cessia fell head over heels for her, and I felt a momentary surge of emotion, but I endured it with effort.

“First, I’m not upset. Rather, I was worried that you might resent me for correcting your mistake.”

“I, I could never resent you, sister.”

“It’s alright, Bonita. Though there’s only a year between us, you’re still young, so you just need to learn more.”

When I smiled warmly at her, Odette mumbled her understanding reluctantly, unable to hide her true feelings.

She seemed very confused since morning by my behavior, which was different from usual.

“Next, though I desperately want to accept the flowers you give me… Unfortunately, the reason I must decline is because of my health.”

“…”

“You know my health has gotten quite poor lately, don’t you?”

“…Has it?”

Odette’s expression visibly hardened.

She’s probably acting that way because she’s wondering if I’ve discovered the secret of Panilnia.

“Of course. That’s why you always brought me those flowers, telling me to cheer up.”

“…”

“I wondered why I was coughing so often and getting headaches. I heard that everyone has different plants that cause allergic reactions.”

“Ah…”

Seeing Odette’s reaction, which seemed much more relieved, I felt a bit displeased, but it couldn’t be helped.

Actually, I had debated whether or not to point out the problem with Panilnia’s fragrance, but I decided to postpone this for later.

This was because I could clearly picture Odette wailing about how she had unknowingly given her sister poisonous herbs and then slipping away if I made this an issue.

For now, I thought it best to simply create a situation where Odette couldn’t give me Panilnia, and gradually apply pressure so she would be anxious about her deeds being discovered.

“How could I not want to receive gifts from my beloved you? It’s just that whenever those flowers are nearby, I get headaches and feel unwell the entire time… Even when I try to endure it, it’s become too difficult to bear any longer.”

“It might not be because of the flowers. Couldn’t it be some other problem?”

“That could be. What was it called, Panilnia? Your point makes sense, so it might be good to find someone knowledgeable about plants today and commission research.”

“No, no! If you felt discomfort, sister, then that must be it. I don’t think we need to go to such trouble.”

Odette, who was waving her hands and trying to dissuade me, was simply pathetic.

It turned out there was no child more transparent than this. I wondered what had possessed me to spend such frantic time, and I barely held back a laugh that almost escaped.

If I had died without witnessing Cessia and Odette’s affair, I wouldn’t have even known that Panilnia was the cause of my nervous breakdown.

Even this I only believed without doubt and removed from my room because I heard it directly from Odette’s mouth.

“Instead, I’m worried, so if you feel very unwell, you must tell me first, okay?”

“…Yes. I’ll definitely do that.”

If I handle this well, I might be able to use it?

If I pretended to suffer from the lingering effects of Panilnia, it seemed I could create moments when Odette would let her guard down.

“Then I’ll be going now, sister.”

Odette left room until the end, saying that if I ever wanted to see flowers, I should let her know.

Admiring such behavior from her, I ordered Penny to escort Odette outside Rose Manor.

Get out right now, just get out.

When Odette bowed her head and turned around, I remembered something I hadn’t said and had to call her back.

“Oh, Bonita.”

“Yes?”

“The only flowers I like are roses. I thought this might be helpful for you to know.”

“…”

“Then go back safely.”

I closed the door without bothering to hear Odette’s response.

Whether it was because the tension was released or because I had used all my energy on her, I was very tired.

Too lazy to even move, I slid down against the door, and Sing, who had been watching silently the whole time, approached.

【Your patience was remarkable.】

“If you hadn’t stopped me, I would have made you a ghost companion today. What a waste.”

【Well… Your sister isn’t my type. I’d like to pass.】

When Sing crouched in front of me and spoke jokingly, I couldn’t help but let out a chuckle.

As soon as he said how nice it was to see me laugh like that, I quickly wiped the smile from my face.

But it was true that I had safely overcome a small crisis, so I could breathe a little easier.

【Sitting on the cold floor isn’t good for your body, darling. Come on, get up.】

“I don’t have strength in my body, so don’t be bothersome.”

【You’re beating around the bush saying you want to be carried in my arms… I can’t pretend not to know, this is serious.】

“Ugh!”

He sure knows how to say disgusting things.

I got up, dusting off even my bottom, and walked toward the desk, hearing giggling sounds from behind.

Sing, who kept making ridiculous comments about how I should just tell him if I ever wanted to be carried by Her Highness, and how he had been building muscle for this day, finally shut his mischievous mouth only after getting hit in the face with a book.

To be precise, he was hit by my hand holding the book.

Anyway, I had a strong feeling that I was gradually getting used to his playful jokes.

* * *

Having leisure time with Sing without anyone’s interference, evening time quickly arrived.

Worried that my stomach might be shocked by stimulating food, I ordered lamb stew, and a perfectly prepared dish was brought to the study.

Since it was a food I liked, I cleaned the bowl completely and told them to make several more and store them in the kitchen.

Just when I was worried that asking them to clean that huge room completely in one day might have been an unreasonable demand, Penny came with news that the tidying was finished.

I quickly made my way there.

“You’ve arrived, Lady.”

“…”

I struggled to keep my jaw from dropping and looked around the room with a dignified attitude.

I was momentarily stunned by the interior, which had become completely different, enough to mistake it for moving to a new manor.

They had polished it so brilliantly. The floor gleamed and showed off its original appearance, so much so that I thought I might slip if I stepped wrong.

The table that had been cloudy with thick dust, and even the curtain rod I had pulled out in anger because of Sing, had found their proper places.

‘You could do it all along, you guys…’

Seeing their appearance, thoroughly grimy with sweat and dust, I didn’t hold back the laughter that escaped.

“I exaggerated a bit when I said to make the floor look like a mirror, but what if you actually did it? Are you staging a protest against me?”

“We’re simply grateful that you helped us regain our original dedication.”

“So when I gave you punishment, I only ended up doing good things for you.”

Even as I said this, I showed my satisfaction by touching the cleaned furniture here and there.

Even Sing, who was babbling nonsense about whether this was our honeymoon room, didn’t catch my attention right now.

‘The servants’ meal time has long passed… They’ll probably have no choice but to go to bed hungry.’

Except for Marahan, the other maids still couldn’t hide their dissatisfied looks.

Though I wanted to end punishment with punishment, I needed carrots as well as sticks to plan for the future.

“Everyone worked hard. I hope this current state will be maintained going forward.”

“How could it be otherwise.”

“I’ve arranged dinner for you all in the kitchen separately, so go and eat.”

I could see them exchanging glances as if wondering what was going on.

I was sick of having to engage in power struggles with servants over every little thing.

Since obstacles during important tasks would only make me tired quickly, I needed to stabilize the servants as soon as possible.

“You must have heard this morning that a maid named Temari was dismissed.”

“…Yes, Lady.”

“I have no intention of tolerating those who show insolent attitudes toward me any longer. So you all just need to fulfill your duties. Do you understand my meaning?”

At my words telling them to take today’s events as a lesson and become an example for others, they bowed deeply and answered that they would.

Having given enough instruction, I called Marahan for what I needed immediately.

“Also, Marahan. Since I currently have no personal maid, I’m thinking of keeping a few maids by my side for the time being. About three or so?”

“Yes, Lady. Do you have any particular girls in mind?”

“There’s no such thing. Among those working at Rose Manor, prioritize volunteers regardless of their household affiliation.”

“Then I’ll select the applicants by tomorrow and send them up to you, Lady.”

“Do that.”

When I told them to withdraw, everyone left the room except Penny.

I was extremely tired from racking my brain and running around since dawn.

When I ordered Penny to heat water because I wanted to wash up quickly and sleep, for some reason she drooped her shoulders and spoke in a deflated voice.

‘Why is she acting like that again?’

After Penny also left, Sing, who had been watching her, quickly came to my side and said something truly remarkable.

【I think she became dejected because you said you’d bring in new servants.】

“No way. Wouldn’t it be good to have less work?”

【Ha! What an insensitive master you are. Though she’s only served darling for one day today. If you had seen how proud she looked when she received your recognition, you couldn’t be so heartless.】

“What is that supposed to…”

【A superior’s recognition has a tremendous impact on a worker’s pride, more than you think, darling. You just lit a fire in that child’s heart and then immediately doused it with cold water.】

He was giving advice like a tutor. I naturally frowned.

‘So she thought she’d be serving me for at least a few days. But when I suddenly said I’d select dedicated servants, she got sulky thinking she’d return to her original position. Is that what you mean?’

What a cunning little thing!

Sing was too noisy, spouting all sorts of unnecessary remarks about developing sensitivity and asking if I’d be this cold even when he was sulking, but I didn’t feel bad.

After all, I had no intention whatsoever of getting rid of Penny.

“Stop your chatter, Sing. I never intended to send Penny back from the beginning.”

【Then why did you say you’d accept three volunteers?】

The guy tilted his head and asked as if puzzled.

I answered indifferently, as if he was asking something obvious.

“I’m going to find Odette’s lackeys.”

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