# Chapter 11
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The scream was monotonous and short.
I immediately grabbed the napkin that was on the table and wiped my mouth.
The disgusting smell and taste still lingered and I felt like it was blocking my pores.
"How dare you put a car like that in front of me?
"Are you crazy?"
Along with the horse, the car in front of Charonte hit the maid.
Charon, who was next to me, was embarrassed and grabbed my shoulder, but unfortunately, I had no intention of ending up here.
He stood up and brought the teapot that was carefully placed on the table behind him.
The maid who was kneeling in front of me looked at me with an expression on the verge of tears.
Does he know how to take a step back when he looks at me like that?
I poured black tea from the teapot onto the top of the maid's head.
The color of the tea was as red as the maid's hair, and the temperature was hot enough to raise a slight steam.
“You deceived me, bride of the crown prince, which is the same as deceiving His Highness Nezar.
I wonder how you dared to do something like that.
If you don't want to get kicked, bring the maid or butler right now!
A maid hurriedly walked up to me.
It seemed like the tears that were flowing had completely disappeared.
He said he would bow like this immediately.
Tea full of rotten water was served at the table where I was sitting?
The maid grabbed my dress, her lips and eyelids trembling.
Instead of letting go of my anger, I just became irritated.
"I-I'm really sorry.
I've committed a mortal sin.
I'll accept any punishment, so please don't tell the head maid!
"Please, please!"
He must have noticed that his hands were covered in muddy water, so he hurriedly walked away and emptied them with both hands.
It was truly a sight to see his face wet and messy, his hair stuck to his forehead and, above all, him lying down, wiping his tears.
Did he feel sympathy for that ugly sight?
Charon, who was watching silently, said to me.
"Car, Lady Katrina, aren't you happy with the car?
I'll buy a new one right away.
So don't get too angry.
"I asked if you didn't like it now?"
I tilted the teapot with a green vine design on the empty glass.
As everything was poured out to the maid, only three or four drops remained, but there was enough to give to Charon.
"Try it.
No, don't eat it, just put it on your tongue."
Charon immediately looked at me with a fallen face.
She calmly looked at the cup of tea I gave her, but did not touch the cup or taste the tea.
Charon, who was looking at the amount of rotten water that barely filled the bottom of a teacup, soon smiled bitterly.
The corners of his mouth that were pulled tightly hit his cheekbones and he flinched.
"no.
I think you'll know even if you don't try it.
What do you mean?...
...
."
The cup of tea was eventually placed back on the table.
The tightly closed lips were clearly visible to me even from three or four steps away.
Her lips, which were already red like flower petals, were becoming more and more swollen as if they were about to burst.
If I were her, how would I be fighting now?
What came first, sorry or shame?
"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry, Lady Katrina.
This is all my fault...
...
."
"Is it rude?
This can't be possible.
Don't apologize and watch how I respond.
"If you are a woman from an ancient family, shouldn't you correct the maid's mistakes?"
I reached out and corrected my dropped jaw, which was about to sink into the floor.
Charon's eyes were already red and swollen, as if she had shed too many tears.
It's only been a week since we met.
If Charon hadn't found me at the Knights' headquarters, how long would he have had to endure this unreasonable treatment?
Even with his head raised, Charon's gaze was still directed somewhere near the garden.
I left her alone and walked towards the maid who was lying down with a blank expression on her face.
Even looking at Charon's angelic appearance did not calm my anger, but when I faced his unhappy face head on, heat boiled in my heart.
Wow!
"evil!"
He slapped the maid on the cheek with great emotion.
I felt Charon's shoulder twitch significantly as he stood next to me.
But I didn't care and put the maid's head back, where it had fallen, to the side.
"Where are you shouting from?
Can't you shut up now?
If you scream one more time, I will call the head maid.
OK?"
The maid nodded eagerly and bit her lip, as if my warning had worked.
Like Charon, he was not bitten hard enough to get the blood flowing.
Maybe I will be able to fly in the future.
Wow!
“This is a crime that dares to be arrogant with me.”
Wow!
“This is a crime to dare deceive His Highness the Crown Prince.”
Wow!
"How dare you call Charon...
...
."
"There is some problem!"
"...
...
"It's a crime to look down on someone."
I slowly withdrew my hand.
This was because a high-pitched female voice was heard from across the room.
The maid who had been hit so hard by me trembled, covering her face with both hands.
It was tempting to feel sorry for him for his miserable appearance and small size, but I didn't feel sorry for him.
Instead, I was very disappointed that I didn't get a fifth slap on the cheek.
It was difficult to imagine how cruelly they had tormented Charon until now.
"What the hell is this...?" ...?"
An old woman with a wrinkled face ran into the middle of the chrysanthemum garden.
The black lace collar that distinguished her from the other maids indicated her location.
If my prediction wasn't wrong, the woman would be Enterera Castle's head maid.
Was the sound of the slap that loud?
Well the sound couldn't have been small when I was rapping with all my emotions.
I very kindly explained the current situation to the waitress who arrived late.
"That crazy maid tried to murder me."
As she said this, she pointed her finger directly at the lying maid.
You blinded me with rotten water, so murder is murder.
The maid, who was convulsing, ran towards the head maid, not me this time.
And then he tilted his head to the very shiny leather shoes and screamed.
"Oh, no, no.
Hey, I've never done that!
"I swear I've never done anything like that, maid!"
"Are you saying I lied?"
The maid buried her nose in the ground at my words.
It seemed like he didn't want to make eye contact with me or show his face.
"I don't know where the lie is.
"I almost died because my esophagus got blocked trying to pass through this putrid water.
If that's not murder, what is?"
As I shook the teacup on the table and spoke, the maid with her nose to the floor shook her shoulders this time.
Part of me wanted to scream at him to get up immediately, but I closed my eyes and held back for the sake of Charon, who was probably panicking behind me.
good.
You looked like a precocious lady now.
Instead, he handed the maid a teacup filled with rotten water that barely wet the floor.
"drink."
As expected of a veteran, the head maid took the cup of tea immediately without hearing any further explanation.
The eyes that met closely seemed to have already noticed something.
This means that it was not an eye distorted for no reason, but an eye determined for something.
Soon, the head maid poured a few drops of the remaining liquid into her mouth.
It was natural that as soon as the lips closed, the expression became harsh.
The woman, who was struggling to get through the handle, placed the teacup on the table with both hands.
What are you trying to say?
I sat on a chair and calmly waited for the maid's response.
She was quiet for a while, but soon opened her mouth hoarsely.
"I'm sorry, Lady Katrina.
As I just entered the castle, I mistook drinking water...
...
."
"Do you know who I am?"
It's a phrase that only an immature noblewoman would say, but even after racking my brain, I couldn't find a phrase that could replace it.
Even if you give an excuse, you give the old-fashioned excuse that it hasn't been long since you entered the castle...
...
.
At this point, I couldn't help but feel that the Duchess had neglected Charon on purpose.
Otherwise, I don't care about my inner self at all.
The head maid swallowed hard at my question.
"This is Lady Katrina Ezelot."
"You probably know that I am the only fiancé of His Royal Highness, Crown Prince Nezar. yes?"
"...
...
Yes."
It was even more shocking that I knew this.
If someone didn't know me, they would have mistaken me for someone from a noble family in the countryside.
If that were the case, such a low excuse would have worked without difficulty.
But what can I do, I am the daughter of the famous family of Count Ezelot.
I looked at the head maid's face and slowly touched my forehead.
I waved my arm with all my enthusiasm and sincerity, but my shoulder was a little stiff.
"ah.
Murder of a weak woman unable to control herself properly...
...
.
Lady Caronte, did you know?
"That crazy girl wanted to kill me?"
"No no.
"Well, it can't be like that."
Charon not only shook his head, but also used both hands to express his disapproval.
I turned to face her and frowned.
"I can't take it anymore, Lady Charon.
"If you stay in a place like this, your heart will stop and you will faint from fear!"
"Gwae, are you okay?
Please sit down first, my lady.
I drink hot tea...
...
."
"no.
"I must go to His Majesty Nezar immediately."
Why did you bring tea, leaving so many maids behind?
I stood up with my fists clenched.
The maid, who secretly raised her head and looked at me as if she thought I was going to hit her, hit her face on the floor again.
"I think I'll feel a little more at ease when I meet His Majesty and tell him about this terrible thing I experienced today."
"Lady Katrina, please wait a moment.
Even if we beat this child...
...
."
The head maid, now anxious, took a step closer to me.
But I stretched out my arm firmly and stopped her.
"Shut up and prepare the carriage."
A dark shadow fell on the face of the energetic head maid.
Still, he seemed to have noticed, so he didn't stop talking to me because of my stern expression and tone.
Shouldn't you have noticed this at the beginning?
"Ah!
Come to think of it, I briefly told His Majesty Nezar about Lady Charon.
He wanted to meet me once.
If you have time, I would like to go with you.
What do you think?"
Just before getting into the carriage heading towards Ezelot, I asked Charon, whose skin was as dark as the maid's.
"Um, me?"
"I hope you don't refuse.
"I went to Enterera, but it's a shame I couldn't have a proper conversation."
There was a red crust on Charon's lower lip.
It was the scar of not being able to overcome my anger in the garden.
The sight of him peering out with a face as beautiful as the morning dew was extremely pitiful.
Especially when you look at the maid's thoughts.
"It's okay, right?
If it's okay, please go upstairs.
I opened the carriage door wide, wondering if he might reject me.
Charon, who was restless, quickly sat down in front of me when I suggested that he climb into the carriage once more.
Eventually, the carriage drove off with the sound of rolling wheels.
Beyond the window, the castle of Entera recedes.
I cleared my throat slightly and opened my mouth in a low voice that not even Charon could hear.
"Actually, it's a lie."
"...
...
Yes?"
"You said you would see His Highness Nezar.
"That's a lie."