This Three-Year-Old Is A Villainess - Chapter 146
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The administrators came running while crying,
“Count Jeantel has formally lodged a complaint to the imperial palace!”
“When Young Duke Briken was nearly killed, we prepared 2,000 documents…!”
“And nearly broke the Great Hall’s pillar, we need to compensate…!”
I looked at the administrators, who over the past seven years, had suffered from stomach disorders, hair loss, and high blood pressure, with pity.
“I’ll go talk to Grandfather.”
Their faces lit up in the darkness like people who found a ray of light.
Poor bald gentlemen.
It was because they worked in our castle…
I sighed and looked at Heidi and Betty.
“Shall I bring you a hat, Miss?”
“How about the capeline hat that you bought last time from Lady Rita’s boutique? It suits our lady so well!”
Heidi and Betty, who had been promoted from junior to senior maids, were now leading a team together.
“Anything will do.”
“Capeline, capeline!”
“Red? Black?”
The maids exclaimed, “Anything will suit our lady!” as they ran to the wardrobe.
I watched the three guilty parties standing against the wall while the maids fetched a hat.
“Don’t take your anger out on anyone else. Okay?”
“Right.”
“Yep.”
“Understood.”
I glanced at my father and the twins with narrow eyes and headed to the carriage.
Just as I was about to board, the maids rushed over and placed a hat on me.
“I knew it, red is the right one!”
I waved lightly at the two cheerful people and boarded the carriage.
The carriage sped off.
Really fast.
‘It won’t even take two hours.’
Given that the carriage had a whopping twelve blessing stones of <Swift>, that made sense.
My hands had trembled when buying this carriage.
It’s been ten years since I returned as Erylotte, but a part of me still remains the commoner Yoo Hyemin.
‘I have to show off that I have money.’
I used to wonder why nobles indulged in such luxury.
Showing off wealth turns out to be quite helpful in society.
‘Well, that’s fine.’
I’ve raised it to a place where I can afford this.
All thanks to my father, who conquered kingdoms year-round in search of seasonal fruits.
Soon, the carriage stopped.
I got out of the carriage and entered the main castle.
“Welcome, Miss.”
“Welcome, Miss.”
I was greeted by Hilda and Greta, who had become senior employees.
Especially Hilda…
“Hilda… um, Madame?”
She had become an administrator responsible for the maids’ greetings.
Hilda covered her cheeks with both hands and exclaimed, “Oh my.”
“Congratulations on your promotion.”
“It’s all thanks to you, Miss~!”
Hilda said, clearly delighted.
Hilda, Greta, and I walked towards Grandfather’s office.
As we looked around, Hilda commented,
“It seems Lord Deacons and Lord Gustav had a big argument.”
“Why would Uncle Gustav? He’s not one to lose his temper easily.”
“There was a debate over where the hospital should be built.”
“They’re fighting over nothing. The hospital is ours~!”
I kept up with the castle’s affairs through Hilda and Greta.
As we chatted, we soon reached the office.
I cleared my throat with a small cough and knocked on the door.
“It’s Erylotte.”
“Come in.”
As soon as I was granted entry and stepped into the room,
“Grandfather!”
Grandfather acted delighted to see his granddaughter.
Like a ten-year-old, I ran towards Grandfather but hesitated briefly.
‘Were there nobles gathered here?’
I felt a bit out of place but quickly composed myself.
Great Hall repair costs! The hospital!
‘The hospital is really important.’
Our jurisdiction had vastly expanded because Father was obsessed with acquiring land, yet we only had two hospitals.
I smiled broadly and greeted the nobles.
“It’s been a while.”
“Miss Erylotte seems to grow every time I see her.”
Grandfather and Viscount Debussy, who was always with him, nodded their heads.
After receiving their greetings, I hurried to Grandfather’s side.
“What is it?”
“There’s been constant contact from the capital’s academy. I wanted to ask Grandfather. I know our lineage’s education is good, but perhaps it would be beneficial to study at the capital’s academy where Grandfather’s acquaintances are.”
The nobles’ eyes widened.
“The capital’s academy sent word?”
“What for?”
Viscount Debussy laughed and said,
“When Count Enelron, the headmaster of the academy, visited last time, he playfully had the Miss solve an entrance exam question.”
“Hoo… And?”
“She scored perfectly. Count Enelron was overjoyed, saying he’s never seen a ten-year-old score so well and insisted that she must be sent to the academy.”
“Goodness, we knew Miss Erylotte was exceptional, but this is truly impressive.”
Viscount Debussy asked Grandfather,
“How do you feel about having such a gifted granddaughter?”
“What. It’s just a hassle.”
Yet, the corners of Grandfather’s mouth were trembling.
‘Three months and ten days of studying without sleep paid off.’
I knew through the blessing of comment reading that Count Enelron was coming.
That he’s the kind of person who gives exam questions to kids when he’s drunk.
‘I studied like crazy.’
Whoever heard of a grandfather who dislikes a granddaughter who studies well!
