Chapter 5 To be a good person

"Lina"

Lina replied with a nod, saying, "Yes, my lady."

Kendrick is currently where? I was calm, looking at the water, as I inquired, but the girl in the back flinched.

Lina said, "My lady... he will be at the training grounds."

"When will he finish working?" As I continued to think about it, I decided to begin a chat.

"I... I don't know my lady. You have asked us to not meddle you, in his affairs. And even ask us to stay away from everything related to him." Her voice was getting low and low. It was barely above a whisper at the end.

Okay, it was me that kept them from getting in touch with Kendrick. I also went out of my way to make him feel like an outcast among his people. However, how much do I already have done? "

"Lina," I neglected to inquire about the important point.

Again, she said "Yes, my lady" in a humble manner. Bending your body toward others would feel great, wouldn't it? If you can't raise your head high, you've failed.

"What year is it?"

My dear lady? "She tilted her head in confusion.

"What is today's date?" I repeated my question once again.

"My deepest apologies, my lady. It is March 17th, 1365 "She muttered in a low voice.

"So, it has only been a year, has it?" She contemplated.

"Pardon, dear lady" what bizarre questions is the duchess asking her now?

"I questioned how long it had been since I arrived in this place." Despite being sure, my memory was unclear regarding that period of time.

"Exactly 11 months, my lady." There was still wonder in her voice, as she spoke a second time.

I replied while walking back to my chambers and saying, "I would want to relax for a time."

After some hesitation, Lina said, "My Lady."

I stopped and turned back to watch the girl who was having second thoughts. Or does she fear more punishment? My reaction was to raise my eyebrows, to indicate that I was able to keep my cool as well.

"My lady.. that.. duke has left a message for you." She spoke bowing a bit more, her eyes were boring a hole in the ground.

He wants what he wants, and now what does he want? Don't you remember? He always runs away from me, so why is doing the opposite today.

He invited you to meet him after your meal, your grace. She trembled as she said.

I let out another sarcastic laugh. That fellow thinks she's his slave, doesn't he? Instead of running after him, why would I bother going after him when I could sit and smell the roses?

I'm not the former version of myself who would have obliged him simply because he asked.

I don't think he was responsible for the positive changes in my life.

Hmph. "Let Jane know that I am exhausted as she had woken me up early. I can't meet His Grace today "

So I walked over to the pavilion and took a seat to enjoy the roses.

"But my lady...his highness will..."

"That's enough, Lina. You are not serving his highness, you are serving me. You should have an understanding of it early on. I replied impatiently raising my hand. Cutting her now will finish all the future disruptions.

"At your service, my lady. My deepest apologies, my lady. " She bowed deeply in response.

I couldn't help but remark, staring at the awkward position of the standing girl.

"I."

And, might I once more implore you to cease apologising for everything? " To which I said, she only needs to apologise for a few hours and then I will be sick of it.

'Did she apologise as much in the past as she does now?' I have only a vague memory of the former relationship with this girl. It just occurred to me that I'm responsible for her death.

All three of my other maids offered testimony that Lina was the one who helped me financially. It has enabled me to accomplish my objectives. What a poor girl!

I owe Lina a better life, and I will make sure she gets it.

When Lina glanced at the duchess, she saw that the duchess's face was changing expressions. She is momentarily angry, then sorrowful, distressed, and determined. It was like a multitude of looks flashed across her face in the time it took for a single heartbeat. Think of it like a movie.

However, in the space of a moment, the stoic woman had transformed into this way. She has looked more human lately.

She is trying to avoid him since she's nervous about meeting the king. There must have been something wrong, as I have no knowledge of it. It is also because, correct? Her eyes widened in confusion when she realised the explanation for her behaviour change. "'Is she frightened that his highness will chastise her for last night's stunt?

Realizing that reality had now hit her, she bowed her head.

This time, she replied to her reassuringly, "I will take care of it, dear lady."

I had no idea what Lina was thinking, so I just nodded. I was content with her answer, so I continued going. While hurrying after her, I told the girl, "There's one more item I have for you."

I am slowing my speed, not because I want to appear demure, but because I want to look beautiful. When Lina is behind me, she looks like a hopping rabbit. Don't you see that I can be nice to others as well? I was pleased with myself for doing it.

"Of course, my lady." After saying this, Lina took a little sigh of relief, as she had been running from the duke.

I walked in the opposite direction to the pavilion rather than returning there. I appreciated the scenery from my seat on the chair near the window.

"Bring the box of my best collection of gems," I ordered the girl standing behind for further orders.

"The one you took from Marchioness House, was it?" She saw to it that the Duchess had not only arrived, but was ready to go and perform at the event. When she has a need, she always asks Duke for whatever it is. Therefore, she wasn't certain whether she was right.

Which one was the rarest? It was the one you brought from the Marchioness Mansion, wasn't it? And The duchess confirmed it, as she never used anything that she brought with her. Whenever she needs something, she always asks for it from the Duke. This confused her, since she was uncertain if she was getting it properly.