Chapter 2 2 ARE WE HUMBLE

I abruptly stopped. Now, looking at the handsome young man with striking long and white hair that was neatly tied behind his head with a stern expression as he walked forward.

This is the principal butler, Nickelsi Wardrobelin.

I knew in the past few days I had this hateful attitude toward the servants. I kept shunning everyone, and, well, who didn't hear the unscrupulous-villainess-reputation of mine spreading like wildfire all over the empire.

I guess they heard it, and everyone else hates me now.

Then started gossiping from here and there.

" Lady Maria, you're a fallen noble and were helplessly thrown out here like trash. I know I'm merely a servant to say this, but you're becoming a handful and ungrateful for doing this to the servants every day. Some fallen nobles don't have a chance to pick themselves up once they're abandoned by their household and the high society, yet you are able to have the decree of her Majesty the Empress. Therefore, you must not be broken-hearted and happily accept it." His stern tone suddenly felt dull to me.

"Today, His Grace is coming back from the long journey to the capital. I wish Lady Maria could understand this situation, and soon please stop the unladylike attitude. One must face the consequences of their actions."

"Is that so?" I whispered, staring back at him.

Hearing his every word is like their needles pricking my chest, mostly the part where he said just to accept it.

What?

Accept this happily like a fool?

Who's becoming ungrateful?

Me? Are my actions something really bad to the point you would say those words and give me such a hard stare?

I don't know whether to laugh or cry as my hands are feeling itchy to slap the people out here and there in the capital city.

Let alone that number one beloved heroine whom I had made for this world.

"Well then. Let me know how to greet His Grace. . ." Nickelsi seemed taken aback by what I said to him. Though it's still not the end of my words when the pale red lips curved upward into a faint smile.

"...And you said something? Like that, I must be grateful to her Majesty the Empress for giving me this chance of restoring my nobility by marrying the Duke of Slendlock? Oh, Dear. Don't make me laugh for such a pathetic excuse. "I caught the flash of slight ire in his eyes.

After saying those insensitive words, you dared not to get back with? This character met some expectations, but

not his personality.

That's different than my novel.

As the right-hand of the infamous Duke, you're supposed to be more secretive than what you are having with me.

"I have offended Lady María. Forgive the words of this humble servant. " I notice the shifting of his tone, and there's no sincerity at all.

Heh.

"As long as you know your mistakes. I think it is preferable to pay attention to your words in the first place. This will prevent any problems in the future."

" I understand. " He bowed curtly and tried so hard not to retort back.

If you understand, never mistreat this aunt because she's known as the evil one!

I won't let anyone decide what my life is going to be, even if it's the heavens from above.

"Now, why don't you show me where the kitchen is?"

"Kitchen?"

"You see, I'm starving."

The butler was a bit speechless and shockingly silent while he stared at me with disbelief.

There is nothing wrong with my words, right?

He began to lead the way and inquired as to whether servants were going to my chamber to deliver the morning meal and suppers.

I shook my head.

His feelings seem to change effectively to disturbance and unpretentious indignation.

After the long strolls, we at least have arrived at the Dining Room.

Although I was able to reclaim my prior life memories, the novel portions are fuzzy and blurry.

I couldn't remember some of the scenes.

It is just there something missing, something is blank on the line.

Later, I must take notes about this Novel World.

" Please, wait here for a while. We'll prepare the food right away." I nodded without looking back, and then Nickelsi excused himself.

An hour had already already passed where I was walking around the room like a curious cat examining every detail.

As expected for the infamous Duke Mansion, there many expensive and beautiful paintings decorated in this room.

I wonder if Duke wouldn't mind if I steal one or two things here.

They will surely sell it at the market, for example, this well-crafted vase I'm touching.

Lady Maria, forgive us to make you wait for too long. " Nickelsi finally here with the number of maids tailing him behind.

They're carrying the food in silence.

At first glance, they look like obedient servants, but when you stare at them closely, you can tell from their stiff shoulders and forceful movements that they hated what they're doing right now.

Is the thing that they should say?

Oh. Poor servants! No choice but to serve the villainess!

I ignored their visible antipathy for me as I sat in my chosen chair at the end of the table.

Once they're done placing down every dish, my mouth was left agape for seconds.

Too much.

It's too much for one person!

Wasteful!

What are these people thinking?

Am I looking like a pig in their eyes?

My body isn't that skinny either.

"Is there something wrong, Lady Maria?"

I felt the veins on my forehead were throbbing, and the brain cells were spinning with oblivious concerns.

" This is too much." I began slowly.

" What do you mean, Lady Maria?"

" The portions are a bit too much as what I usually have back in my room."

Nickelsi seemed to understand as he started his explanation calmly.

" Lady Maria, when you're insisting on not going outside and locking yourself inside your room. We lessen the normal portions, but since Lady Maria decided to come out and then eat here. Therefore, we must provide you with the traditional household dining portions to follow the rules. "