Extra 32 – Anna Cellars (7) Determination

“Are you sure?”

I was visiting Master’s, Brium-sama’s, office in Marquis Residence together with my father.

I was flinched for a moment by the sharp eyes as he was sitting behind his desk full of composure and dignity, but for me who had spent my life being a maid in this residence, Master was not just a scary person like the rumors.

— He has been taking care of me.

 As I thought so, without hesitation, I gave him my confirmation. “Yes.”

“… I see. I will tell this to His Highness for you and manage it so it will go well. Is it okay for you, Lord Cellars?”

Father, who looked like had been splashed by water on his face and shrinking a bit by fear, answered powerfully like I just did.

Then, Father’s right hand rested on my left shoulder.

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After I was pointed to as Lettie-sama’s attendant, I worked not only for my family but also for Lettie-sama.

However, since Cellars was given the count title, it was not necessary for me to work anymore since the finances had stabilized.

Using Marquis Rottnel villa as our temporary residence, my father’s round-trip from the royal capital to the territory was going to end.

Soon, Father would go back to our territory.

From now on, he would visit Marquis Rottnel Residence several times a year. 

Meantime, I needed to decide on my future.

I couldn’t continue to serve Lettie-sama as a maid, and I had to make my debut as the daughter of an aristocrat.

Moreover… The engagement between Lettie-sama and Theophyl-sama was going to be officially announced.

At first, Master was reluctant, but his wife, Rose-sama said, “Please think about Lettie’s happiness… You’ve promised, right?” I witnessed her unprecedented elegance, but her smile was somewhat terrifying.

Of course, it is common for an aristocrat to work as a maid for another aristocrat with higher ranks, or maybe become a maid in the royal palace. 

However, that day, His Majesty himself told me to make my debut, and it was necessary to fulfill his words. Moreover, it was not interested in working under another master besides Lettie-sama.

Then, when I was drowned by my own dilemma, I was visiting the palace together with Father and was given an invitation at that time.

Would you like to work as a pharmacist in the royal palace?

Although Cellars Family only had a shallow history as an aristocrat, our origin was pharmacies.

The reason why we got a title was because of our specialties in antidote. Under those circumstances, being chosen to be employed as a pharmacist in the castle by the doctors who had only a few was an honor.

Some aristocrats were chatting about how we were collecting more power, but Father told me to not bother their words too much.

—I chose to become a pharmacist by my own will. Of course, I will do my best to make my debut.

(Besides… I got something for research.)

This final decision that I had put on hold for a while was lastly being pushed by His Highness Sieghart’s word the other day. 

“… Anna, I am sorry. I know you actually want to stay on Lettie’s side. I want you to stay as a maid, but…”

Master stated as he was giving me an apology.

“No, I understand. The previous conviction and the rise in rank of Cellars Family must be done together. I heard that I can’t be in a maid position forever… I am convinced.”

I hurriedly shook my head to deny his words.

The aristocrats who were condemned and the aristocrats who were rewarded.

The other day, Father kindly explained why the contrast needed to be shown.

As the daughter of the noble family that was rewarded, I must make a spectacular debut. The title of the castle pharmacist is one of the prepared paths, but it WAS worth the efforts.

If I did my best, although we were in different positions, I still could have walked beside Lettie-sama. I strongly felt that I didn’t want the person who called me a friend to feel ashamed. 

“Then Anna. After you have become the castle pharmacist, basically you will reside in this villa and commute from there. I need to go to the castle every day anyway. We can go there together.”

“Eh…. But, Master, I can’t bother you that much.”

“Anna. I also feel guilty that you became my daughter’s scapegoat. Please let me do that much. Marquis Rottnel Family also supports your new start. I will point Sara as your lady attendant in the future.”

“But Sara-san is Lettie-sama’s attendant…”

“It has been decided that the lady attendant that will stay with Lettie in the academy is Cattleya. Don’t forget your position as a daughter of a noble family.”

“Brium-sama… Sincerely… P-please take care of my daughter. I-I will never forget your kindness…!”

I wanted to ask some more, but Father suddenly cried aloud as he bowed his head repeatedly, and it ended the conversation somehow.

Before we left the room, Master asked me once more, “Does your resolve still stand?” and I responded with a smile that I had been practicing.

“—Yes. I still want to go study abroad in the neighboring country in a while.”

The poison that was mixed into that black tea.

 I wanted to do some research on that composition that might not exist in this country.

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This is the TOC of the last chapters of MV, and the other new two titles:

SOON TO BE TRANSLATED:

Akuyaku Reijō ga Jitsuwa Kokoro ga Kireina yoi Musumedearu to Oredake ga Shitteiru / Only I Know that The Villainess is Actually A Good Girl with Beautiful Heart

悪役令嬢が実は心が綺麗な良い娘であると俺だけが知っている。

By Crosis

Summary:

The protagonist was reincarnated into an otome game as a first prince, he had played the otome game in his past life, and knew that the villainess was actually not evil and had lived an unlucky life.

He searched for the route where the villainess was saved through all media, but he couldn’t find it and gave up. But this time, he was determined to save her.