Published at 29th of October 2020 11:10:09 AM
Chapter 5
The dining hall was empty as it was past suppertime . All there was, was the gossip of the servants hired by the castle .
However, the servants who had been heatedly conversing spotted my presence and closed their mouths .
The atmosphere in the dining hall was suddenly overturned .
Animosity . Disregard . Contempt .
There were gazes mixed with a touch of pity, but most of them were like that .
I disregarded their gazes and spoke .
“Bring something to eat . Cook the meat medium-rare . Ah, if there’s wine, bring that too . It would be nice if it was a Bordeaux le Vin . ”
Bewilderment swept through the eyes of the maids .
It was surprising that Rubia was making such a demand . The Rubia that they knew was a cowardly, timid, and withdrawn princess who could barely say a word .
“What are you doing? Hurry and bring out my meal . ”
“Your Highness, it is past supper and there is no food to be brought out . ”
The head maid of the kitchens said . She was the stepmother Margueritet’s favorite maid, and the look that appeared to be cast down upon me was rather insolent .
“There is no food?”
“Yes, Your Highness . ”
“Then make some now . ”
“Eh?”
“If there is no food, then make some now . Is there a problem?”
The head maid of the kitchens pressed her lips together at my words . Then, she let out a big sigh .
“Ha . How inconvenient . ”
It was a mutter, but it was rather coherent . Of course, it was probably her intent to have me hear it .
“Anyways, I understand . Please wait a while . ”
It was impudent of a mere maid to act with such an attitude towards a princess, but this was the treatment that this body’s original owner, ‘Rubia’, had received all along .
There was not a single person in this castle that treated her humanely . The King’s neglect, the Viscount’s disregard, together with the stepmother’s bullying caused even the servants to scorn Rubia .
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‘Let’s just eat . ’
I could feel my body growing weary as I waited for my supper . Let’s eat first, then think .
Soon, the head maid returned with a tray . On top of the tray, there was only one lonely, small dish .
Clank!
The maid put down the dish in front of me as if throwing it .
As I laughed out of astonishment, the corners of her lips rose .
“The only food that we had was this . I hope you have a good meal . ”
The dish was filled halfway with cold oatmeal .
“Also please have your meal at the proper time from now on . We are unable to arrange our time to match your Highness, the Princess’ laziness . ”
After listening up to that point, I let out a sigh and stood up from my seat .
I was so weary that I was going to close my eyes against such insolence and retreat as soon as possible . Yet, there may be scum, but where in the world is there such despicable scum? This situation was carried far, but it was carried way too far .
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“Are you done talking?”
As I stood up and looked down at her, the middle-aged head maid flinched slightly . However, after seemingly having recalled the usual Rubia, she arrogantly lifted her chin .
“Yes . Please be careful from now on . ”
I considered how to solve this situation where my legal authority had collapsed .
There were many solutions . But they were all too troublesome, so I chose the simplest and fastest method .
The most efficient method of rebuilding collapsed authority .
That is to show overwhelming authority .
Smack!
My hand sliced through the air and struck the maid’s cheek .
“Aack!”
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The head maid let out a scream as she fell .
At the unexpected incident, the other maids also paled and screamed .
I said to the dazed maid who had collapsed in pain and shock .
“Stand up . ”
“……!”
The head maid wrapped a hand around her swelling cheek and ferociously glared at me .
When I saw her glare, I continued without moving .
“It appears you still lack punishment . Or else, you must find the Roxanne Grand Duchy an easy target . ”
“……!”
At the words “Roxanne Grand Duchy”, the maid stilled abruptly .
I swallowed my sigh . Ever since the start of my reincarnation, I’ve used this repertoire of threats many times . It was to the point that I was getting tired of it .
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