CH 12

As Lailene came, she organized her thoughts once more.

He tried to get rid of the magnolia right away, but if he did, the culprit or the conspirator might recoil, knowing that he had noticed.

So, first of all, I thought to find out who puts the scent of sancho on the magnolia.

[This is a monthly order from the Magic Greenhouse. Then they deliver it the next day.]

According to Helen, if you order flowers from the Magic Greenhouse, they will be delivered to the Duchy the next day.

Then, the person who received the delivered flowers and put them in the vase was more likely to be the culprit.

Laylaine tried to stay calm and called Helen as usual.

“Did you call, lady?”

“That magnolia flower seems to have withered a little, are you watering it?”

"Is that so… … ? It's a flower grown in a magic greenhouse, so it won't wither early... … .”

Helen tilted her head as if it were strange, but when she realized that she had refuted Rylenne's words, she quickly turned away.

“… … I'll check to see if you haven't watered it.”

It seems that Magnolia is not managed by Helen.

“Who is in charge of that flower and is neglecting his work?”

“One of the maids is Shana… … . I must have been busy with work lately and forgot.”

Shanara... … . Hearing the name doesn't come to mind well.

Originally, it seemed that Rylenne did not remember the names of the maids because she did not know them.

“Is it the child’s job to replace the magnolia with a new one?”

"Yes, that's right. If you don't like the wilted magnolia, should I call Shana right away and order a new magnolia?”

Rylane shook her hand.

“No, there is no need for that. I want to change it to another flower, not a magnolia this time.”

"which… … Are you talking about flowers?”

"I'm going to go to the Magic Greenhouse and pick one myself."

In case the flowers came from the greenhouse with the smell of sancho, I was going to go and check it myself.

'If flowers come in perfect shape from the greenhouse, a maid named Shana must be smelling them here.'

Helen hesitated at Lailene's words.

“But, lady, I don’t know where there are a lot of people… … Aren’t you having a hard time going?”

“I am not even a flower, so how long can I not be in the greenhouse?”

I knew that Rylenne was socially phobic, but there were too many constraints to act accordingly.

People around me might be surprised at the sudden change in appearance, but I had to use the pain as an excuse to cover it moderately.

After passing the critical juncture, I wanted to go outside for a while, or something like that as an excuse.

“… … When are you planning to go?”

Lailene looked up at the sky. The sun was still in the middle of the sky, so she had plenty of time.

“I have to go right now.”

“Then I will prepare a wagon below.”

When Lailene changed from her robe to her street clothes, she went downstairs and saw a luxurious maroon-colored carriage standing there.

'It's been a while since Lailenne left the Duchy.'

It was a new feeling to see Lailenne, who was like a hermit, leaving the castle.

I couldn't figure out why I had social phobia, but I felt sorry for Lailenne, who had to stay at home all this time.

There were many moments when I clicked my tongue while reading her memories, but there were definitely some regrettable parts.

“Get on, lady.”

Lailene stopped being appreciative of Helen's voice.

As Lailene and Helen climbed into the carriage, the sound of horses' hooves signaled their departure.

“Helen, how far is it to the greenhouse?”

“Thirty minutes should go.”

Helen answered calmly.

After those words, silence came.

Lailene rested her chin on the window sill and stared at the rapidly passing scenery.

Then, suddenly, he turned his head, but before he knew it, Helen was dozing with her head hanging down.

'You must be tired... … .'

Lailenne, who was not sleepy and had nothing to do in the carriage, looked at Jo with Helen.

His sleeping face took on the most innocent and peaceful expression.

However, Rylaine was thinking rather calmly.

'Although a maid named Shana is likely to be the culprit, Helen cannot be completely ruled out as the culprit.'

According to my memory, Lailenne's maids were replaced quite often. The reason, of course, was because of her damned personality.

Still, Helen held out for quite a while.

He looks young, but he's been by Rylenne's side for nearly five years.

In fact, even Helen, who was closest to her, was one of those people who could easily hurt Lailene if she set her mind to it.

But the reason I didn't doubt her too much yet was because I didn't want that to happen.

How heartbreaking it would be if Helen, who had been by her side for five years, was the culprit.

“Uh, uh… … ! I'm sorry, lady!”

Helen raised her face then, realizing that she was dozing, hurriedly lowered her head.

Seeing him so restless, it was difficult to associate him with someone who would do such a thing behind his back.

'But there's nothing wrong with making it clear.'

Laylaine thought she needed to know more about Helen.

“Helen.”

"yes… … !”

“Where did you say your family was?”

In Laylaine's memory, there was only a handful of information about Helen.

It was only natural that he never spoke to his employer first or had a private conversation.

"Why all of a sudden… … .”

Helen was taken aback when Rylaine suddenly asked a personal question.

"If it's because I fell asleep... … .”

“It is not like that. It’s because I was curious about it.”

As Lailene explained, Helen slightly lowered her head and answered.

“I am Baron Maclar.”

Maclar? A name is difficult

“Where is the family?”

“You wouldn’t even know if I told you… … .”

Helen blushed in embarrassment.

“There is no place I do not know. So go ahead and tell me.”

“I-I never meant it that way… … It is in the Hatar region.”

hatar? It was definitely a place that Rylenne didn't remember. I really don't know.

“Of course you wouldn't know because it's in a small country town and it's a baron family without a fief... … .”

Rylane nodded.

“How many siblings do you have?”

“There are two above me and three below me.”

Rylaine opened her eyes wide.

“You mean there are six people in total… … ?”

Including Helen, there were six in total.

"That's right."

Rylaine realized why Helen could be Rylenne's handmaid for so long.

The situation of a baron in a rural area would not be good, and Helen has three younger siblings... …

'I had to earn money.'

That's why he stood firm against Rylenne's damned personality.

“I’m here, lady.”

The carriage stopped.

'Interrogation ends here.'

When the driver opened the door, he saw a large glass greenhouse. Rylene stretched out her foot, admiring it inside her.

This is the magic greenhouse.

Inside, what looked like huge fireflies hung all over the ceiling, radiating warmth.

'Interesting… … !'

Laylaine was looking at the surroundings without knowing herself, when the owner of the greenhouse came up to her and bowed her head.

“Hello, Helen.”

His gaze turned to Rylenne. Judging from her wide-eyed expression, she seemed to have noticed that she belonged to the Duke of Ergen when she saw Lylene's indigo-blue hair.

“Anyone next to you… … .”

“This is Lailenne from the Duke of Ergen.”

Upon Helen's introduction, the greenhouse owner hurriedly bowed his head.

“Oh, my gosh! Miss Ryrene. It is an honor to meet you.”

“Nice to meet you.”

The owner of the greenhouse seemed to be very happy to see the duke for the first time.

“Did Lailenne come to pick the flowers herself?”

“That’s right. The magnolia is getting tired of it.”

"Welcome. A lot of new flowers have just come in.”

The greenhouse owner walked around the greenhouse and showed Lailenne various flowers.

“How about this lilac?”

The owner of the greenhouse held out a pretty blooming lilac, but Rylenne's eyes went to the magnolia next to it.

Lailenne's steps stopped at the place where the magnolia was.

“I heard that the maid is tired of magnolias. If you are interested, can I show you a magnolia of a color other than white?”

“All right. I just stopped because I liked the scent.”

Rylaine bent over and sniffed at the magnolia.

It was definitely different from the magnolia smell in the room I had smelled before coming.

There was a faint smell of medicinal herbs, but this magnolia only gave off a green scent.

Knowing the difference, I didn't have to stay here long.

Rylenne pointed to the lilac the owner of the greenhouse was holding.

“Give me this.”

I didn't have much interest in flowers in the first place, so I chose something suitable.

The greenhouse owner smiled and packed the lilacs.

“This lilac is a popular flower among noble ladies because it has a strong pink color unlike ordinary lilacs. You also have a keen eye.”

As she watched the master's skillful packing skills, Rylaine realized that she didn't have to be like this.

'They said they would deliver flowers.'

Recognizing that there was no need to wait, Rylenne adjusted her coat and told the shopkeeper.

“Then, I’ll go and see.”

And I turn around and go

“Uh, are you not going to bring it yourself? Can you deliver it this time?”

I heard the shopkeeper's puzzled voice.

Rylaine stopped.

'this time… … ?'

[This is a monthly order from the Magic Greenhouse. Then they deliver it the next day.]

I'm sure Helen said that every time I order, I'll have it delivered.

When Rylenne looked at Helen as if asking for some reason, Helen hurriedly approached the greenhouse owner, handed over the lilac, and returned.

Railene asked Helen.

“… … Didn't you order from me the other day and say you'd get delivery?"

"you're right. I ordered and received delivery every time, but the greenhouse owner must have been mistaken for a moment. Now that I've come, I'll bring it myself this time.”

Rylaine immediately frowned.

'Why are you lying?'

The guest was a duke's daughter, but the owner of the greenhouse couldn't have been mistaken.

Rylaine was about to question for a moment, but kept her mouth shut.

Helen was suspicious, but had to wait until she spotted him smearing the lilac with the scent of sancho.

If Helen is the culprit and shows signs of noticing something now, the scent of sancho won't be buried in the new lilacs.

In addition, there were two criminals, and it was necessary to act more carefully to catch the accomplice.

Rylaine tried to calm her feelings and turned around.

“Yes, let’s go back.”