Due to the stir that the nobles around me cause, almost all the nobles in the banquet hall had their eyes on me.
-Do you need any help, master?
'No need, Phoenix. I ought to take care of this thing myself or something similar will happen in the future'
"I understand that my daughter was the one who did it but I am here to-"
The count was then interrupted by Sir Aiden. Sir Aiden who had a frown on his face was not pleased by the ruckus that was happening but about something else base on his facial expression.
Knowing that, I immediately look at the only person who can make Sir Aiden like this, the empress.
Her majesty looked at me at her chair indifferently with a cold gaze, and yet she was smiling.
'Ah, now I get it'
I remembered something crucial and simple at the same time.
Other than the transmigrators, only the empress has the means to kill me. Hence why there was a notification from God(?).
"The count himself is apologetic at his daughter's rude behavior towards you, baroness. So, will you please let it slide this time?"
After Sir Aiden, the only official consort of the empress, spoke up most of the nobles have sided with count Peacock's side.
I am sure that the empress already know about the upcoming disaster after prince Diego did what I told him to say to the empress.
Then, this must be a test.
"It was lady Carmilla who insulted me, not the count. Obviously, the one who made the mistake should be the one to apologize. Perhaps taking responsibility for your actions is not a thing here? Is that it?"
After saying an indirect insult to every noble in Vanifi, the nobles had a menacing look on them as they glared at me.
"I repay one's grace twice. I repay insults back ten times. And I repay grudges back a hundred fold. Not only was I insulted and disturbed, I was also accused of doing what I did not do due to the count's narrow mindedness, Sir Theano"
I grab my purse and my jar of candy.
"For everyone's happiness, I will go since it does not look like I am welcomed here anymore just because of a stupid reason such as eating candies while minding my own business"
The doors were dramatically opened by Phoenix as I walk out of the banquet hall with John. Leaving all the nobles filled with rage after being insulted.
Sir Aiden was left in his place baffled about my words.
Because of this, some nobles turned towards count Peacock and glared at him for not disciplining his daughter, especially the prince.
...
"My lady"
"Yes, John?"
"I am amazed that you left Aiden speechless"
Right, even I was amused by Sir Aiden's speechless expression. It looked as if he was a kid who was left dumbfounded after you took a candy from his hands and replaced it with a veggie bar.
"Now that you mention it, have you never saw Sir Aiden with that kind of look before?"
"Well... I have, once. It was when the empress pulled me to inspect me as she touch every part of my body while I was naked"
Huh...?
"I'm sorry, but when exactly did this happen?"
"When I first become a knight, When I was thirteen"
Oh my goodness. By any chance, is the empress a pedophi- No, no, no!!! There's no way, right?
Because of this, I now have another thing to find out that is not related about my survival in this world.
...
After walking away from the banquet hall, we went straight back to the emerald palace.
"John, you should take a nap. I'm sure you're tired"
"As you wish, my lady"
It's amazing that he doesn't complaint about the things that happens whenever he is around me.
Whoosh.
When the slightly open window was opened due to the burst of wind, Xavier entered the room.
"So, how did it go?"
"Just as you have said, my lady, there was an information center that is near the Rolfe residence"
"Keep on observing them just like what you have been doing. And one more thing"
"Is something the matter?"
"You've been awfully polite since 'that day', aren't you"
Xavier blushed and quickly turned away.
"If that's all you are going to say, then I will take my leave"
"That's not it"
Upon hearing the seriousness in my voice, he stop and turned around to face me.
"While I did let you to drink blood however you want, I want to know how exactly you are doing it"
"That's it?"
"I need to know since I am responsible for everything you do, you know"
"Well, I lure in women and sleep with them, I will drink from them after they passed out. It is easy to lure them to an inn thanks to the ridiculous amount of money you are giving me"
"I just reward those who work under me generously. Aren't I a benevolent boss"
"...."
Xavier stayed silent as if he didn't want to acknowledge what I just said.
"I'll get going now"
He said as he hurriedly went away to avoid being asked.