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Published at 12th of November 2020 10:19:23 AM


Chapter 9

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The room I entered was a wonderful and luxurious place.

“… where is my father?”

While sitting on the sofa, I look up at Mio.

Earlier, she was pushing my father out of the room and sending him with another servant,

“He has a little talk with master. There are many things that need to be told.”

“Oh … oh, I’m sorry to have asked then.”

“Did you know that you would come in place of your sister?”

“I’m sorry. I have no words to apologize to the Count for what has been done…”

I don’t think I will be forgiven, but there is nothing else I can compensate with.

I want Mio to give me some punishment so I can atone for my sin of coming in place of my sister. I know he loves her.. I’m sorry, I couldn’t stop my father…

Mio blinked, while looking at me.

“… Why do you apologize?”

“Of course, because it was a deliberate embarrassment and a shallow thought of my father to think of bringing me here in place of my sister. He even forced the Count to accept me into the castle. It’s an act of insulting Anastasia too … I knew, and I couldn’t stop it. I’m really, really sorry. “

I had no response from Mio. So I looked up.

……what? Where is Mio?

As I turned around, looking for Mio, I saw her near the door and pulling a wagon of food into the room.

“Mary, do you like sweets?”

“Huh?”

“I think the talk will take some time. Let’s have tea until they finish.”

“Eh? Uh –….. Yes, thank you ….”

I arrived at the table, guided by Mio. I don’t think I’ve been forgiven. However, continuing to crawl now would not be a good practice. Surely the punishment will be given by the Lord, Count Granado.

Anyway, I’m grateful to receive the sweets she prepared. I think I can accept it, at least as a customer, it’s courtesy.

I sit on a chair. The scent of the tea had risen gently.

“Wow!! good smell!”

I shout and closed my mouth in a hurry. Mio was smiling for some reason. I blush and look sideways.

Oh, embarrassing … I’m an idiot.

But it looks really good. The freshly baked cookies smell wonderfully! Like butter.

First, let’s try one.

Wow … Delicious!

Moist and soft, milky taste. The smell of butter and fruit spread in my mouth. It is not flashy, but I can see that the ingredients and cooking were carefully done.

Another one, this time it’s a cookie of nuts … it’s also delicious! Slightly salty smoked nuts in a sweet cookie are likely to become a favorite.

The other one is crunchy cookie, it’s is sweet and sour. This is also very delicious.

Amazing!!! It’s so different from what I’ve tasted so far.

I can’t stop my hand. I never thought I was such a glutton. I’m going to be fat in no time.

“It seems like you liked them.”

Mio brews tea and smiles.

As I waited for the tea leaves to simmer, I looked around.

…… When I look again, it’s a really amazing room ……

A red carpet on a white wall, a cabinet polished smoothly enough to reflect everything even though it’s made from wood. It is much larger than the Sharon family’s main hall. The sofas are like a dream, and the desks and dressing tables are made of white and gold, gorgeous and elegant.

If this is a guest room, what is the Count room like? I can’t imagine the Lord’s private room.

Wow. Our worlds are really different ….

While thinking about that, tea was served. I was nervous about the manners, took a sip and exclaimed

“Is this that special tea? Ipsandros?”

“That’s right. Did you know. The master brings it from abroad.”

“It’s my first time drinking it, but I’ve read it in a book. Spices are abundant in the eastern republic, and Ipsandros is their most precious treasure for health purposes. I wonder how is it made… “

“Ginger and cinnamon. Tea leaves are from the kingdom, but they blend well because they are compatible.”

“… Oh, it’s delicious … Ipsandros is amazing! You can make such a delicious tea!! Wonderful!”

There was a strange sound. Mio is shaking her shoulders as she turns around, trying not to laugh. What? Did I say something weird?

“Fufu. Marie is really eager to study, but cute.”

“… Cute …?”

Cute does not mean pretty? Pretty is very different from my shape of face.. not?

Even so, what’s cute about me?

Although I’ve not given enough apology, I enjoyed wonderfully time with delicious tea and sweets. Where has been seen such an embarrassing person as me?

As soon as I realized that, I felt ashamed of myself.

Mary! You could have resisted!

I got up in a hurry and stood up close to the door. If the Count comes here, I’ll apologize immediately.

I have to keep my posture but I’m nervous.

I was called back to earth by Mio.

“Mary. I think it will take some time for master and your father to finish.”

“Okay, I’ll be standing for hours if needed.”

“What? Why?”

Mio got nervous from my words, but I was troubled about how to reply.

“It was free time, so don’t worry about the tea and sweets. Being with Mary is fun …”

The door was knocked while Mio was talking. Mio runs to the door and opens it.

There was a tall man at the door, Count Cyrus Granado.

Translated by djurasico (dot) home (dot) blog





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