The view turned back to the compartment, and Joanna had stepped out with someone in her arms.
The head maid standing nearby had the good sense to step back.
With an easy jump, Joanna, who was holding someone, landed on her feet.
It was only after Anna had come up beside her that Bertha turned around and stepped into the manor.
Inside the manor was a luxurious hall, with various golden decorations and orange magic crystal lamps giving the hall a golden look.
Straight down the hall is the dining room.
Without going to the dining room, he crossed the hall and stepped straight up the stairs; Bertha's room was on the second floor.
Walk up to the second floor and through the long hallway, which ends with a double door.
The bit of maid standing at the entrance of the room saw her own great lady approaching, and at the same time reached out her hand to push open the thick wooden door.
The room was empty, and even with a fine set of sofa furniture in place it was still pretty empty.
Stepping into the room, there was no stopping.
Stepping directly into one of the side doors of the room, and entering inside the side door was a large square bath, the bathroom foggy with hot air rising from it.
But not to the point of obstructing the view.
.....
Wrapping a towel around her, she stepped into the bath, and at a comfortable temperature, Bertha squinted in comfort.
Leaning her back against the bath, she reached up and smoothed her hand through her gorgeous black hair and spread it out flat directly onto the floor of the bath.
The pores of the whole body are relaxed and the soreness of the feet is effectively soothed in this moment.
I don't want to move at all.
Wow.
The subtle sound of water entering came and Kashiwa opened her eyes.
It was Anna, with the still-sleeping little girl in her arms.
The lady's orders were to freshen her up once more, an order that compelled her to come down to the water, and Joanna helped the person to sit down on the steps.
And then that's where the cleaning begins. Where to start first?
Sight to the soft blonde hair, let's start there.
Seeing Anna begin the cleaning, Kashiwa withdrew her eyes and continued to close them, enjoying this rare moment of relaxation in her day.
...
"Miss~"
"Wake up, miss."
The body was being shaken, the eyelids slowly raised.
It was the familiar face with the concerned look.
"Anna~"
"What's wrong?"
"You just fell asleep, miss."
"Is it tired?"
"Do you need me to carry you to bed?"
Sight swept around and there was no sign of her.
"Where's Leah?"
"Leah? You mean the little girl?"
"She has been placed by me in your bed to rest."
"Like this?"
"You're doing well~ Anna."
"Carry me out~"
With her white arms outstretched, looking at such a great lady, Joanna couldn't help but have a doting look appear on her face.
Reaching out, he picked up Missy and stood up, striding out of the bathroom.
"Do you want to rest?"
"No~"
Curling up in Anna's arms and smelling the reassuring scent, Bertha spoke up.
"Get me changed. I'm going to the cafeteria."
As the current acting head of the family, Kashiwa understood very well that she could hang out the kinsmen, but not without going to the restaurant.
If you don't go this will be a handle that can't be explained when Your Excellency returns, although he may not be able to come back.
Like a doll at Anna's mercy after a general.
Ten minutes later.
The body was changed into a delicate black dress and flat little leather shoes, and by this time Kashiwa was also completely sober.
"Let's go~ Anna."
Anna bowed her head slightly, and then took a step to follow Miss Kashiwa-sa, who was walking ahead of her.
.....
Stopping in front of the main door of the restaurant, it was quiet inside, they must not have left.
Kashiwa's mind was clear, and her afterglow glanced at Anna next to her.
It was just a look, and Joanna would walk up and push the door open.
The two rows of seats at the familiar ten-meter long dining table were filled.
Tap-tap-tap.
Hearing footsteps.
The large and small uniforms sitting in the chairs at the table turned their heads to look over.
Watching the petite figure walk step by step with an unhurried pace towards the main seat.
Tap-tap-tap.
The sound of flat footsteps was extraordinarily clear in the dining room as she walked to the main seat and sat down.
"Sorry I'm late, guys."
"You really should be sorry."
"You're an hour late~"
A redheaded teenager took the lead.
Kashiwasa simply ignored it.
Pah~
Small white hands clapped together.
"Okay~ How about we all start eating?"
After the announcement, Bertha reached out with her small hands to pick up the neatly arranged knife and fork and began to cut the meat in earnest.
"Are you ignoring me?"
Cut off a piece of meat and stick it in your mouth.
Familiar flavors, plain and simple.
"Very well, I will ask Your Excellency for instructions when he returns."
The flies kept buzzing in my ears.
Lose your appetite and put down the knife and fork in your hand.
"I'm full~"
"You guys eat."
After the announcement, Kashiwa stood up and left the table.
As she finally left Kashiwasa skimmed a glance at some smug fellow.
What a dumbass. Every day, every single day, like a mosquito.
I wanted to crush him.
A murderous intent flashed in his black pupils.
Noticing the change in Missy's mood, Joanna turned and bowed to the group before this turned to follow.
This guy Bacall.
Missy has almost gained the full support of Your Excellency, and all the other veins have completely given up, but this guy is the only one who is still jumping for joy.
There was no mistaking the killing intent that had just emanated from Missy's eyes.
Missy has taken up with Bakar.
...
Go back to your room and close the door.
"Does the lady want me to take care of that Bakar guy?"
Approaching the large pink bed and flopping into it, a petite figure slumbered silently on it.
Although her skin was a bit rough, upon closer inspection, Leah-san's features were quite delicate.
It was a mesmerizing touch to curl the soft blonde hair in her hands.
"No need~"
"Not yet."
"Don't worry about that guy Bacall."
"It's not him who really jumps off people."
"Rather, it's my dishonest fourth mom~"
The Fourth Mistress? Hearing the young lady's words, Joanna's eyes widened.
She couldn't figure out why Miss would say it was the Fourth Mistress when it was clear that the Fourth Mistress had always gotten along with Miss and often cared for her.
"Hee hee~"
"I'm sure you can't figure it out, Anna~"
She didn't look back, her body sprawled on the bed, her hands focused on winding her long blonde hair.
"Miss I can't figure it out."
"Anna didn't you realize?"
"Think carefully about who's been missing from the table for the last half-dozen months."
Who's missing, and looking back on it, it does seem like someone is missing.
Fourth young master! Hasn't appeared at the table over since half a month ago.
"Thought about it, did you?"
"Fourth young master?"
"Well, he followed his father to the imperial capital."
A smile appeared on the delicate little face.
"And it was in my name that I applied to Your Excellency to follow~"
Blue pupils widened as she now realized what the Fourth Mistress had really done.
"By the way Anna, have someone go get a copy of Leah's guardian's information."
"Yes ma'am~"
The small, white, slender hand covered the cherry mouth.
"Ha~"
"I'm sleepy~"
Get down and get under the covers.
Looking at the young lady who had entered the comforter.
"Good night miss~"
"Good night~ Anna."
....