"Are you not going to ask me anything?"
"Like how you know so much about everything? Or about the fact that you foresaw everything?"
"Maybe, I guess"
"Then. was it through the letters that you use to communicate with those at Loate?"
"Yes. But don't worry, her majesty already knew about this"
"...."
He saw me killed someone with no hesitation. He saw me treated the prisoners swiftly with no error. He heard that I in fact took action long ago before I came here and already knew about the king of Mheodure's action. And yet he is staying quiet.
How odd. That's not what the original, or at least, the Sir Aiden I know of.
After changing into my nightgown I went to bed and sleep. Is what I wanted to do.
"Sir Aiden, why are you sleeping on the sofa?"
"What do you mean? By any chance, did Jonathan slept on the floor?"
"What? No! He slept beside me"
"...."
"Is something wrong Sir Aiden?"
"How can you be so careless my lady. You can't just let a man sleep beside you at night"
"I don't think that Sir John would be the type to do something like that anyway"
Realizing the fact: There is no way a blood crazed lunatic like him who is loyal to the empress would force himself on to Lady Emond who is the empress' honored guest.
He sighed and went beside of the bed.
"You won't regret this?"
"I don't think someone like you who is head over heels for the empress would force himself onto someone who is sleeping. And to a child at that"
He sighed once more and went to sleep beside me.
...
Morning came. Instead of a maid serving me the usual morning herbal tea, a surprised screamed greeted me first thing in the morning instead.
A man and a woman was tied up while Sir Aiden seems to be instructing some knights on what to do.
"Those two... they are from last night, right. The ones from Mheodure"
"Yes, my lady. And they infiltrated the room last night in attempt to kill you"
Since I took Samuel, they must have thought that I knew the identity of the prince and became a threat to them. Means that they are the king's hunting dog who knew about Samuel's identity. Not even the others knew about Samuel but since they are capable, that is the only thing I can think of right now.
"Do send them to the third floor dungeon. Tell Sir John that it is a gift"
"I was the one who caught them though"
"Exactly. And that is why you should bring them to him. I am sure he would be elated to receive them if you personally go. You do know that he treats you as his older brother, right? The only one who he can depend on other than the empress"
"Then, I shall be back as quickly as possible"
"Sir Aiden...."
"Yes, my lady?"
"Please get all the items that the empress bought for me at the auction last night on your way back"
He bowed.
"Of course, my lady"
He went out, dragging the two by the rope with a grin on his face.
Shortly after Sir Aiden left with the two who attempted to kill me, one of the maids came back to inform me that it was time to go downstairs.
"Monica"
"Yes, my lady?"
"Please get Samuel. If you tell him that it is me who is calling for him he won't do anything"
"Understood"
We separated ways as the maid went to the opposite direction to heed my command.
...
"Jasper, what ingredients do we have today?"
"My lady, for today, we received pork meat and fish from the main palace. Some vegetables and spices as well"
"Let's get started then"
Ever since my first day here, the chef became my assistant and is now learning from me how to cook western cuisine from my world.
For breakfast I decided to go with a light meal such as fish potato chowder with some tomato salad with mayonnaise.
"My lady"
"Samuel-"
I turned around and saw him restrained. His hands were tied by a thick rope.
"Remove the rope"
"But my lady!"
"Even if he wanted to he can't attack me or anyone here, so release him"
The two knights reluctantly release him while the other two were preparing to engage in combat if Samuel does anything to them.
He then obediently sat down on the chair facing me which left the knights in shock.
"You guys are hungry, right. Sit down and eat"
"But-"
"E.A.T. I won't say it again"
The four knights decided to surround Samuel while they eat.
Jasper serve the food and everyone ate with a wide smile.
For the past month I was able to form connection with all of them by teaching them how to do their work more efficiently.
Teaching Jasper how to cook a variety of dishes. Giving the gardener better fertilizer. Telling the maids how to create a better cleaning methods on different stains.
"Tristan, tell the knights that I will be in the infirmary near the barracks after an hour"
"Yes, my lady"
The knight who finish eating went back to their posts.
"My lady, please rest and let us handle the cleaning"
I nodded and let the maids to clean the kitchen while some cover the leftovers for the other knights that are still on their posts so that they can eat the same thing later on their break.
"Samuel, follow me"
"Where to my lady?"
"To my room"
After entering my room, I handed him the letter that brother Roman sent to me. The first half was his, while the second half was written by Samuel's adopted father, Chris.
Remembering the penmanship of his adopted father, Samuel took his time on reading the letter that was meant for him.
The paper was crumpled as Samuel was unable to hold back the emotions that accumulated inside of him. But it didn't really matter that the paper was crumpled, I was just happy that the one I created on whim is now happy.
The feeling of guilt inside of me lessened as I saw one of the characters I created was relieve to know that his loved one is indeed safe.
"Are you okay now?"
"Yeah... I mean, yes, I am okay now, thank you my lady"
"No need to be formal to me"
Right. This act of mine is only self satisfaction to get rid of this guilt that is weighing so heavily on my chest.