The Return of the Female Knight

CHAPTER 29

“This is the last question. What's going on today?"

"T-no. There is nothing … "

Mary's voice withered under Elena's sharp gaze. The servant's mind is haunted by Elena's threat of "last question". Elena was a fairer woman than most nobles, but that didn't mean she was weak-willed. Had Elena been shy enough to be looked down upon by her employees, it would have been impossible for the Blaise household to have a solid working system.

Recalling her promise to Sophie not to tell anyone, Mary broke out in a cold sweat, cursing her babbling mouth.

"I'm so stupid …"

Mary was never good at hiding things, and it was easy to tell when she was lying. He was trying to find a way out of this situation, but it was clear that Elena would find out about the gossip even if Mary closed her mouth. Rumors had already swept through the household in a matter of hours. Words of judgment fly faster than words of praise.

Mary bit her lips, then forced herself to speak.

“I heard it from someone else. Ee-every night you go to the bar to meet men .. ”

Mary is determined to keep Sophie's promise of secrecy. The servants always try to be loyal to each other.

"…What? A guy?"

Elena's stunned. He felt something strange about Mary's behavior, but he didn't think it was this kind of ridiculous rumor.

Who in the world …!

However, before long, there was someone who appeared in his mind. Someone who's been getting nervous lately, and is most likely a suspect for making up an absurd story. As Elena spoke, her tone was like a shard of ice.

"Did Sophie tell you that? That I go see a guy every night? ”

"Huh? O-oh, no. I heard it from someone else, not Sophie. "

"Then who?"

"This ... it …"

Mary could not answer and refused to look Elena in the eye. Before Elena realized it, a thin sigh came out from the corner of her mouth.

'… Haaa, it turns out so.'

She suspects Sophie wants a bigger reward and knows she should have handled the situation earlier. He let it go for a while due to various circumstances, but now it seems that the maid caused a whirlwind scandal. If there was a rumor that Elena left for just one night on the way to Glenn's wedding, Elena might be able to arrange it somehow. Like that, there is only one way to move forward.

From what she heard from Mary, Elena was rumored to be leaving every night to meet a man. That was bad news for an unmarried noblewoman. No, marital status is also not important in this case. If any woman were caught up in such a controversy, even a godly woman would be criticized. The scandal will never be secretly bypassed by gossiping members of the upper class.

Furthermore, Elena also planned to marry Carlisle immediately, and the rumor could be even more fatal. Carlisle was the crown prince, and this could have made a lapse in the contract marriage. In order to avoid surprises, they must be as neat as possible.

Elena rubbed her forehead with her hands, then spoke in a low voice.

"Call Sophie now."

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"Did I make a mistake?"

He could have killed Sophie back then to prevent her from speaking. Sophie, an ordinary servant, was about to die, unable to defend herself from Elena's sword. No one knew about Elena's abilities, so she couldn't be accused of being a criminal.

Yet…

He could not always have blood on his hands. He vows to jump into the pit of hell for the sake of his family, but if he takes the lives of ordinary people who have no direct connection to the death of his family, he is merely a murderer. He knew he had to spill blood to prevent Paveluc from rising to power, but it didn't have to involve the death of an ordinary person.

So he tried to use money and power instead of killing. But the result was very bad.

Elena's sensitive ears said that her few footsteps were getting closer. And with the sound of footsteps, someone was dragged.

"Mrs Elena! I didn't start the rumor. Mary ... Mary, did the woman say that? It was all a lie. I'm not guilty!"

Sophie was already crying in the distance before she even arrived in front of Elena. But no answer was given to Sophie by the other servants dragging her, or Elena, who waited with her arms folded. Sophie roared loudly again as she curled up in the oppressive atmosphere.

"Help me! I didn't make any mistakes. Please, let me live, madam! ”

The servants who pulled Sophie's arm did not let go until they arrived in front of Elena. Sophie sank weakly to the ground and fell in tears. Even in the dark, Elena could see Sophie's red face go out.

"I really didn't say anything, Madam. Someone set me up. That must be Mary. He set me up! "

Elena wordlessly listened to Sophie plead not guilty. Sophie was completely mistaken. Mary did not say a word to him even to the end.

Elena knew Sophie was vain and often lazy, but she did not know that to this degree. Elena regrets not disciplining Sophie when they return from the trip. Of course, it wasn't because Elena didn't warn Sophie at all, and she told her not to indulge in unnecessary curiosity.

"Will that change if I give him a stronger warning?"

In Elena's last life, Sophie was a waitress who worked for the Blaises until their death. After Elena left the country, it was impossible for her to know the fate of the maid. Did he close his eyes at that time?

Elena did not say anything, while Sophie continued to speak without permission.

“Nona, I swear to God I did not spread rumors. Please trust me just this once. Please help me."

"…I…"

Hearing Elena's soft voice, Sophie stopped crying and listened to her lecture. Elena slowly continued.

"… I didn't say I'd kill you."

"Oh, Mistress!"

"abandoning. This is the best I can do for you. "

There is no point in trying to collect spilled water. He can retaliate harshly against Sophie if he wants to, but even if he kills Sophie now, he can't undo the gossip that has spread. However, Elena realized once again how difficult it was to act on her own because of this incident. He needed strength, and he needed it most. There was so little a noble princess could do.

"Sorry, Madam. Just one time, please forgive me just once. It's cold and if you send me away, I'll freeze on the streets. "

"I'm saying that this is the best I can do for you. Be thankful that I didn't take back the gold. Go find another position. Now that you've destroyed my trust, I can no longer keep you in the household. ”

When Elena finished speaking, she walked past Sophie. Sophie's cry of grief echoed for a long time in the air, but Elena stepped forward without stopping.