Resetting Lady - Chapter 246

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Special Side Story 2

If Father had been born as her, he would have surely become a daughter filled with ambition to seduce His Majesty somehow. And the scary thing was that Sion might have actually succeeded. Sion was literally a rags-to-riches legend who started from the bottom with not a penny to his name, became a knight, saved the king, and married the heiress of one of the most prominent wealthy families.

Well, if Father succeeded in wooing Mother, then me seducing His Majesty wouldn’t be entirely impossible either. Isabella clenched her fists tightly. Even if not His Majesty, she needed to catch a decent husband. For business purposes too. Mother married Father out of love, but Father was still somewhat lacking to become a son-in-law of the Evans Family. To make up for that difference, she as their child needed to catch an even more powerful husband.

“…Phew.”

For that, she would need to build a stronger friendship with Rebecca. Though she might become a competitor too. Isabella let out a big sigh in front of the massive manor.

Of course, the Evans manor was by no means inferior to this one, but the ancient heritage possessed by a noble family with a long history carried a bit more weight.

“This is Miss Isabella of the Evans Family.”

When the Evans Family servant announced to the gatekeeper, a butler soon bowed and greeted Isabella.

“Welcome, Miss Evans. It’s a great pleasure to meet you like this. We’ve already heard news of your arrival.”

The butler continued speaking while guiding Isabella inside.

“The master and mistress are currently out. Shall I guide you to your room first?”

“Please do that.”

“This way, please. Is this all your luggage?”

“More luggage carriages will come later. Not many though, just two… three carriages.”

She wondered if it was too little, but clothes could be newly tailored, so this much would be sufficient. Isabella straightened her back, trying not to look provincial.

“Yes, understood. I’ll guide you to your room.”

Following the stairs, Isabella saw portraits of the Seyertes Family members who had held the titles of count, and before that baron, through countless bloodlines and titles. And seeing the portrait of Count and Countess Seyertes and their daughter Rebecca at the very end, Isabella paused for a moment.

Count and Countess Seyertes were particularly elegant and beautiful people. Isabella’s father Sion was also a handsome man, but the noble beauty of Raymond Seyertes and his wife Karen Seyertes was somewhat more special.

Though she loved and respected her parents, the noble and elegant count and countess still instilled mysterious fantasy and reverence in Isabella. It was amazing how they could be friends with her parents when they seemed so different. They might show a more casual side if she became closer to them, but they were the type of people she preferred to keep the fantasy about.

‘Well, anyway, I’m like a daughter to them too, so there’s no getting closer or anything.’

The one she needed to get close to was Rebecca. Though she had missed seeing her for several years due to constantly being away during social seasons or manor visits, Isabella remembered Rebecca as a cheerful and bright girl, even if she had quirky aspects. Even though their meetings were brief, the impression wasn’t too bad. In some ways, she was different from the count and countess, but as a friend, that kind of person would actually be better.

“Hello, Rebecca. Isabella is here.”

“Oh, Miss. Could you wait just a moment please?”

A maid stood before Isabella with a slightly flustered face.

Don’t tell me she’s still sleeping? What time is it now. There was a strange smell, as if cleaning hadn’t been finished. This house also seems to manage their maids poorly. Isabella clicked her tongue and asked the maid in a small voice.

“Should I go down to the drawing room?”

“Well, that is…”

But the maid couldn’t answer properly, seeming flustered, just rolling her eyes frantically. Then a cheerful voice rang out from inside the room.

“Huh? No, tell Isabella to come inside!”

“Miss!”

“Ah, why? It’s fine. Come on in! Hello!”

What?

Isabella hesitated for a moment, listening to the bustling sounds from inside. Isn’t this too informal? Ah, is this more fashionable among nobles these days? Looking at the maid’s flustered face, that didn’t seem to be the case either. But curiosity won. Isabella carefully entered the room.

“…Oh.”

The scene inside the room, which had become a sea of blood, was horrific. Rebecca was sitting on the floor, holding one head in each hand. Rebecca asked Isabella with a bright smile on her blood-splattered face.

“Should I give you the deer head or the bear head?”

“…”

“The deer is elegant, and the bear has dignity. Ah, since a friend was coming after a long time, I hurriedly went hunting yesterday and came back. How is it? Do you like it?”

“…Hunting…”

Ah, was the smell from earlier the smell of blood?

Isabella suddenly felt dizzy. Maybe she had tightened her corset too much. But she couldn’t faint here. The Evans Family hadn’t raised her to be so weak. Let’s demand naturally and confidently. Like an Evans. Isabella firmly steadied her staggering steps and answered.

“Please give me both.”

* * *

Rebecca laughed heartily and patted Isabella’s back hard.

“You’re greedy, aren’t you? But that’s good, I don’t like women being petty, so I’ll give you both.”

“Should… should we do the taxidermy on our side?”

“Ah, wouldn’t that be difficult? And it’s a gift, so I can’t do that. I’ll just have our house do it and send it to you.”

“Th-thank you.”

“And be comfortable. Don’t bother with formalities. We’re similar in age anyway.”

Isabella pondered a little.

I should get close to her. That was what she thought at the door. Rebecca’s parents were popular figures in high society and were people who couldn’t be ignored culturally or politically.

‘But still, but still…’

I don’t want to get close to her.

Looking closely at the bear head with its neck dangling, Isabella’s face turned pale. Disgusting!

[Don’t push yourself too hard.]

Then her parents’ faces flashed through her mind. Isabella took a deep breath.

No, it’s fine. Many people hunt. Then, I should be grateful to the gamekeepers. And there are fur clothes, and we eat meat too. It’s fine. It’s the natural cycle of the world.

“Since our parents are friends, we’re friends too, right?”

But she didn’t want to be friends with a girl who had directly killed bears and deer and cut off their heads. Isabella erased from her mind the elegant lady who would be both friend and rival, dominating high society with glances and a few words.

‘I must do well.’

“…Thank you, Rebecca. Let’s get along well.”

Thinking of her parents’ faces that came to mind, Isabella smiled brightly and artificially. Somehow the back of her head tingled. Look here, Miss Rebecca, please look at the faces of the maids around you too. It’s not like I’ve fallen into some strange world.

“Then, Rebecca. This is the first time we’re meeting alone like this, so I’m so happy. Yes, it’s so fun.”

“Ahahaha.”

Then Rebecca laughed loudly.

“I don’t have that many friends either, so I’m really happy that you came to visit like this. Let’s get along well.”

“Uh… yes…”

“It smells a lot like blood, doesn’t it? Sorry, I wanted to show you. I’ll go wash up, so make yourself comfortable.”

“I… understand.”

When Rebecca disappeared inside wearing just her shirt, Isabella could finally let out a deep sigh and sit at the table.

“Would you like some tea? The types are…”

“Give me anything.”

Isabella took off her gloves and held her throbbing head.

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