The Male Lead’s Attached Maid Is Too Competent - Chapter 38

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The Male Lead’s Devoted Maid is Too Competent Episode 038

 

This could be an opportunity.

 

The cafe in the village square was bustling with people from the Northern Territory. I wore the plain dress that Lady Rosette had prepared for me and pulled my hood down low. Lady Rosette had secretly assigned a knight to me, and Heutnen, who was off duty today, accompanied me.

 

“It’s really been a long time since we met like this.”

 

Heutnen said with a wistful tone.

 

“Well, we’ve had guests visiting lately… so it’s been busy. How have you been doing?”

 

We had a light conversation in the carriage.

 

“I don’t think I’ve been doing well because I couldn’t see Lady Roella.”

 

Heutnen said playfully. The way he winked was so refreshing, he really was handsome. It seems like everyone in this world is good-looking.

 

“You’re joking.”

 

“Haha. Right, it’s a joke. Oh, but are you alright? I don’t know much about the inner castle affairs, but I heard news that another compatible person appeared. That’s why I was even more worried about Lady Roella.”

 

“Yes, fortunately I’m fine. I’m still continuing my work like this.”

 

While having such casual conversation with Heutnen, we arrived at our destination before I knew it. Heutnen and I made eye contact and got off the carriage together. Heutnen was planning to sit at a spot a little away from me and watch over us.

 

At least that’s reassuring.

 

* * *

 

Rentro was sitting in a corner seat inside the cafe. Heutnen, who had entered the shop before me, sat at a spot a little away from Rentro. And after some time, I also went in.

 

When he saw me, he gave a greasy smile and gestured with his hand.

 

“Ah, Lady Roella. Thank you for coming. Please sit down.”

 

I carefully sat down. Rentro offered me tea, but I waved my hand.

 

“What business did you call me for?”

 

“Ah, there’s no need to be so guarded. I simply wanted to have a conversation with Lady Roella.”

 

“…With me?”

 

“That’s right. Lady Roella, aren’t you in a very difficult situation right now?”

 

What a misunderstanding. Where do I look like I’m in a difficult situation? He didn’t even have the sincerity to properly investigate me.

 

Rentro leaned forward and whispered in a low voice.

 

“I heard a new compatible person appeared. Was it Elisha? I heard her compatibility level is higher than yours. So now Lady Roella is…”

 

“Yes, my position was taken away.”

 

I roughly played along with his tune. As if I regretted what I had lost.

 

I don’t know if I’m acting well. Well, Rentro didn’t seem to care about such things anyway.

 

Rentro said happily.

 

“Oh my, oh my. How could there be such a pitiful situation. Christen has that kind of side to him. He’s merciless, you know.”

 

Rentro wore a satisfied expression.

 

“What will happen to Lady Roella now? Your standing in the Grand Duke’s Castle will be shaken too. You might even end up being kicked out. Look at me. Even though I’m blood-related, wasn’t I kicked out?”

 

You were kicked out because you committed crimes. Stop gambling already. I knew he was still lurking around gambling dens even after coming to the Northern Territory.

 

Tsk tsk. Mind your own business, please.

 

I looked at him silently. Rentro continued speaking.

 

“But there is a way.”

 

“…A way?”

 

“What would happen if Grand Duke Christen disappeared? A new Grand Duke would be needed. And then Miss Roella could become free. I will help you. I’ll make sure you get enough wealth, and help you leave the Northern Territory safely.”

 

Just as I expected.

 

Rentro was proposing that I poison Christen to death, exactly like in the original story.

 

I slowly raised my head and looked straight at Rentro.

 

“So, what is it that you want me to do?”

 

Rentro’s eyes gleamed.

 

“It’s simple. Just put this… in Grand Duke Christen’s food.”

 

He took out a small glass vial with transparent liquid and placed it on the table.

 

“This is a colorless, odorless poison. Just one drop is enough. It can be disguised as mana poisoning symptoms, and no one will suspect anything.”

 

I stared down at the vial.

 

In the original story, Roella picked up the vial without hesitation at this moment. She was already cornered and thought she had no other choice.

 

But I was different. I enjoyed working with Christen. I even hoped he would live a long and healthy life.

 

Poison? That’s ridiculous. But since I was already here, I planned to keep probing Rentro.

 

“I have one question.”

 

“What is it?”

 

“Why are you making this proposal to me? There must be many other people who could do this besides me.”

 

Rentro chuckled.

 

“Because Miss Roella is the easiest target. Your position is unstable, you need money, and most importantly…”

 

He didn’t even bother to speak indirectly.

 

This bastard is completely looking down on me.

 

He leaned in closer and whispered.

 

“Miss Roella can enter and leave Christen’s bedroom, can’t you? You’re in the perfect position.”

 

I nodded.

 

So they pick out people like that and approach them. I need to be careful.

 

“Then what if I refuse?”

 

“…What did you say?”

 

“I’m asking what you would do if I refused this proposal.”

 

Rentro’s face instantly hardened.

 

“Miss Roella, are you joking right now?”

 

“I’m just curious. Don’t worry. I have no intention of refusing.”

 

Only after seeing me grab the vial did a greasy smile spread across Rentro’s face again. I smiled back at him as I watched his expression.

 

Yes, laugh all you want.

 

* * *

 

The Knight Order training must have ended, as Christen was reviewing documents in his office.

 

When I hurried in, he looked up.

 

“Miss Roella. I heard you went out.”

 

“Your Grace, I have something to report.”

 

I turned my head to look at Elisha. Seeing how they approached me like this, there’s a possibility they might approach Elisha too.

 

Somehow my instincts were telling me. Elisha must not find out about this.

 

Seeing my gaze turn toward Elisha, Christen sent her away.

 

Sorry, Female Protagonist.

 

“I’m on my way back from meeting Lord Rentro, Your Highness.”

 

I steadied my breathing and spoke clearly. I had intended this from the beginning. If I made a mistake, I could earn Christen’s misunderstanding. That was absolutely unacceptable.

 

“Lord Rentro approached me. And he suggested that I poison Your Highness to death.”

 

Christen’s eyes turned cold. Aidan also jumped up in surprise. He was gaping with his mouth wide open at the unexpected words.

 

I took out the poison I had kept in my pocket and placed it on the desk. It was the poison Rentro had given me. I had been so scared the whole way here that the vial might break in my pocket.

 

“That crazy bastard!”

 

Aidan ground out through his teeth.

 

“This is that poison. He said it was colorless and odorless.”

 

Christen picked up the bottle and held it up to the light. His face was expressionless, but his hand was clenched tight with force.

 

“Tell me in detail.”

 

I relayed my conversation with Rentro from beginning to end without leaving anything out. Christen and Aidan listened to my story in silence.

 

After hearing the whole story, Christen slowly opened his mouth.

 

“Well done, Miss Roella. So Rentro currently thinks Miss Roella is cooperating with him?”

 

“That’s what I assume.”

 

He seemed quite hasty and stupid. He believed completely that I was on his side. If that’s the case, well.

 

“…So I’m thinking of continuing to approach him.”

 

“What do you mean?”

 

“Lord Rentro probably thinks I agreed to the poisoning. If I pretend to go along with it, couldn’t we find out more about his plans?”

 

Very promising indeed.

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