Published at 12th of November 2020 10:16:45 AM
Chapter 40
Bernard called Gigille, Dominic, Eric and Allen to talk about the incident that happened a few hours ago .
“That’s why”
Everyone has a mysterious look on their faces .
It wasn’t fear but there is a possibility of being attacked there as well, because the mastermind identity is still unknown and hasn’t been captured yet .
“I didn’t want to have to say this to you but… I want you all act as if the worst case . If possible, everyone should always have a weapon at hand . ”
I decided to let Dominic and Gigille decide whether to tell Carol and Celia or not .
“Don’t hesitate if find an intruder . There’s no reason to forgive those who do harm us”
The highest priority now is the survival of everyone .
This mansion’s servants are people good and right but it is obvious that hesitating can cause great damage .
“What are you going to do about Agnes?”
“I’m thinking now”
“I think she is in the most dangerous situation . ”
There was a possibility that the criminal’s aim was Agnes and Gigille pointed out that sleeping in a separated room alone is dangerous .
“What should we do?”
Allen also gives his opinion, asking Bernard to consider a countermeasure .
“The safest thing is to have Agnes beside her future husband . ”
“Right…”
“Unmarried men and women cannot sleep in the same room!!”
“But Oceanne and Ingrit were attacked, so it’s only a matter of time before Agnes whereabouts are revealed . ”
“That’s right, too . ”
“Why don’t you ask Master Oceanne?”
“What?”
“To allow that Agnes shares the room with you”
“…”
Bernard looked like having ate a bitter bug .
In the past, he would have refused immediately, but considering the incident that happened in the city, he was thinking that she was right .
“It doesn’t make sense! And, what if he attacks in the daytime when I’m not here?”
There is no light in the path to the mansion, it is total darkness .
Considering the psychology of the criminal, if an attack takes place, it would be during the day .
Bernard scratched his head as his thoughts didn’t match with the information in his mind .
“I won’t be able to take a rest until the case is resolved!”
“That’s not the point!”
If the incident is really connected to Agnes, the situation can become much worse .
“Master, what do you think of the criminal?”
“…uhmm, attacking alone”
Bernard decided to interrogate the person himself tomorrow .
Lastly, Dominic was ordered to lend a hunting gun to Ingrit, and the discussion come to an end .
Dominic visited Ingrit’s room accompanied by Gigille, holding a shooting gun and a bag . The gun was received and swiftly hidden under the bed .
Meanwhile, Dominic carefully placed a black bag on the desk .
“Ingrit, this is a small weapon…”
He explained to her how to use the weapons that were laying over the desk in a row, such as a hunting knife, whip, iron fan, etc, also Dominic spoke about the lethal points of human beings that even weak women and children can aim for .
Gigille and Ingrit chose each one a weapon and hided them in a place that children cannot find .
“Is this clear?”
He didn’t expect that Ingrit would understand everything so fast and was looking forward to her success in learning how to handle all of them correctly in no time .
“Don’t forget to cut your nails to avoid that they break when you stab . ”
Next, they moved to talk with Oceanne, it was about Agnes .
“The criminal is surely looking for her . It’s would be a funny story if it’s just a coincidence that he tried to take away only her mother’s wedding dress . ”
“Yes…”
“If so, Bernard should be here and protect her at all time! Even while she’s at home . ”
“But that means having breakfast together and sleeping in the same room… I wanted to ask you what do you think of it, if it was all right for unmarried men and women . ”
“Isn’t that okay? Much better, they will learn to get along with each other as a married couple earlier, also it doesn’t matter what happens… Well, he’ll do nothing after all . ”
According to Oceanne, she describes his son as having a steel willingness, that won’t break no matter what .
She also said that they both are terribly shy beings .
“They still feel somewhat awkward about each other, so it might be a good time to get closer . ”
“I agree”
“Do you think that it’s possible to tell Miss Agnes that… the security of the town has deteriorated a little and that’s why we’ve to be more careful?”
“Yes, I understand . ”
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In the end, it was decided that Bernard will guard Agnes and his mother gave her approval .
“So that’s why I got permission from Mistress Oceanne . ”
“…Oh, I understand . ”
Bernard had a large bedroom, so Agnes will be moving there .
“We will prepare the beds so that it don’t bother any of you . ”
“Ok”
He decided to let Gigille do everything .
In a quiet room, he was resting leaving all his weight be supported by the chair .
His arms were hanging as he was in a state of complete dismay .
–How did this happen! I mean it in many ways .
… The time when I was being chased around only by Ernesto, it was so peaceful .
It is much more difficult! Not only because I’ve to protect Agnes from unknown enemies but also I cannot leave her side .
However, I cannot abandon her now .
Agnes came accompanied by Gigille that night, she was holding Miel in a basket, wearing a thick fur coat and sleepwear underneath .
Her long hair was braided, hanging down to the front of her chest .
She said that was her glasses were still in her room because she normally sleeps there .
Gigille told her master, who looked awkward .
“Master, everything is ready, you can go to sleep . ”
“Did you prepare everything?”
Bernard’s bed was divided in two by a curtain in the middle, making it impossible to see the other person sleeping .
“Now you don’t have to worry about giving up on sleeping . ”
Agnes was nervous and showed a restless state .
Gigille looked at her, thinking that this scene is like a bride going to celebrate her wedding night .
Bernard was reluctant, and was asking himself if he would be able to sleep after this change .
It was the innocent reaction already expected by her disappointed mother .
“Then Master, Agnes, I’m sorry but I’ve to leave . ”
“Oh”
“Thank you, Gigille-san . ”
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Gigille bowed her head and left the room .
The room became silent, the only thing that could be heard was Miel’s sleepy breath .
“Is the cat already sleeping?”
“Yes . He fell asleep early today because has been happy playing with the children since the morning . ”
“Really”
Agnes seemed to be shrinking more than usual .
When he asked her if she wasn’t able sleep lately, her eyes opened wide .
“So, are you suffering insomnia again?”
“No, I’ve slept well since I came here . ”
“I wish I could too… But, if you cannot sleep, I recommend you to take a sip of this . ”
He poured some liquor into a little glass that was on the desk and handed it over .
“Wow! It’s the first time in my twenty years of life that I’ve drunk alcohol…”
“Did Gigille not invite you before?”
“Yes, but…”
Bernard started to think on what she said about it being her first time in 20 years and leaned his head .
“Weren’t you 19?”
“Yes, until half a month ago”
“Oh, is it true?”
When those born as aristocrats celebrate their birthday, they held a big party .
It was a pity to think that Agnes couldn’t because of all that happened .
How did she spend her birthday, when nobody congratulated her for it?
“-What’s the matter?”
“No, it’s nothing”
He felt that saying some apologetic words without meaning, after all that time would be worst .
Agnes, who was vaguely looking at the liquor in the glass, suddenly decided to drink it .
“Yes, I will!”
Her fingertips were trembling, but without worrying about it, she poured slowly but without hesitating the glass’s content into her mouth the glass .
After 3 servings of liquor that Agnes drank all in one go, he asked .
“Hey, are you okay–“
Her face turned red and the eyes were nearly closed, but she put the glass on the desk and said that it was delicious .
“Will… Bernard… not drink?”
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“…just a little”
He has several fruit liquors in his room for sleeping’s sake, but he does not indulge himself, because of a strong family rule against alcohol .
… I think there should be no problem if I drink one or two glasses .
Thinking like that, he took out a glass .
Agnes held the bottle of liquor with a serious look, and leans the bottle of liquor toward the glass of Bernard .
“–Ah!”
“Dangerous!”
Agnes didn’t wear glasses, so she saw the position of the glass but wrongly .
However, just before the liquid was spilled, he noticed and raised the bottle’s neck .
“Be careful! Do you want me to be the one serving?”
Unusually, Agnes replied “please… let me …pour!” .
He asked if she could sit next to him so it’ll be easier to serve the drink .
“You can definitely see nearby . If you’re next to it, you definitely won’t fail . ”
“…do … you want”
Although she lifted the bottle’s neck with a sharp face, it staggered slightly .
Bernard pointed out that she was drunk, but Agnes shook her head vigorously .
She lazily walked to the chaise lounge where was Bernard and sat next to him .
The position where Agnes sat was so close that her thighs were touching .
“Oh, you’re drunk after all!?”
“What!? … so?”
“You sit very closely, it’s awkward . ”
“But if… I don’t get close… I can’t see your hand . ”
This had happened before, Bernard recalled, bringing back memories .
He was so frustrated remembering that he was the only one really worried by the situation, that he held out his glass as if to challenge her .
Agnes gently brought the liquor bottle closer to the glass and poured .
Bernard, out of desperation, gulped down the liquor in one go .
“Bernard… is it delicious?”
“It’s normal”
After saying so, he presented the glass in front her, asking to pour again .
Agnes was so happy and tilted the bottle again .
Translated by Djurasico (dot) home (dot) blog