Arriving at Minte’s room, Jane knocked politely and Minte opened the door.
Plastered with a sweet smile, I asked. “Minte, may we come in?”
Though surprised, Minte opened the door widely and I came in calmly. Jane on the other hand was fidgeting more. Ai, this young maid surely think I’ll make something evil again…
When I stepped inside, I’m surprised to find that the room was decorated like an office style. Unlike mine where the luxurious bed was exposed right after entering, the room here was divided into two. There was another door leading to the bedroom while there were three shelves lined up against the wall. Before the big shelves were two-seater sofas facing each other with a glass table in between. There was also a small desk at the corner looking like a president’s desk. The azure colored walls also accented to a refreshing feeling.
Seating comfortably on one of the sofa, I commended his room. “Your room is to my liking. Minte do you have some story books?”
“Ah?” Minte’s look was so funny. His deep set eyes turned rounded and with his slightly chubby face he looked like a confused little rabbit.
*Chuckles*
“I said, do you have some story books here?” Seeing that he was still filled with confusion and disbelief, I stood and look for a book in his shelves instead.
Contrary to my expectation, what I found were titles all about war, politics and history. He was a 12 year old right? His interest where so deep…
Seeing my distressed expression, Minte knocked on the last shelf. The lower rack then rotated revealing differently styled books.
“Were you referring to these? How did you know I hid some?” Minte asked seriously.
Haha, so this kid was just keeping some comic book in secrecy. Wait, I also need a shelf like this!
“I didn’t, I just guessed.” I winked at him while carefully taking some books out.
These were really fantasy books… but it was just like those kids bedtime story books! “Erm, Minte where did you buy this?” Perhaps there would be a book that would interest me there.
“At the market…”
“Hmm, Ok then, let’s go shopping tomorrow… Accompany me to that bookstore. I also need some things to make some descent sweets.”
“Ok?” Minte seemed to still be in disbelief but there was a trace of happiness in his face.
Knock! Knock!
A young male attendant entered, he was pretty surprised seeing me in the room.
“It’s now time for dinner. The Duke and Duch—Mistress is already at the dining area…” his voice was quivering and he seemed to be so unsure if he did the right thing.
“From now on you can call Mother as Duchess… Forget of addressing her as mistress in front of me. Tell this to the other servants too…” I need to seriously address this.
“Yes, Young Lady!” Jane and the young man voiced in unison.
Patting Minte’s head, I comforted. “Don’t worry. I fully accepted you two. Your mother – I mean Mother is a now the real Duchess anyway.”
Minte gave me a bright smile and we moved towards the dining area in tow.
“Congratulations!”
I was initially surprised with the sudden greeting. Looking at the lined up servants and their merry expressions, I smiled in reply.
But I’m still confused as to why I’m being congratulated.
“Congratulations for being an Enlightened.” The Duke handed me a purple box. Pepper on the other hand did the same but it was in pink shade.
Huh??? Me? Enlightened?
What the hell did I do!!!
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