“Darn it.”

Trying to avoid the crazy pervert, I found myself entangled with a personality-disordered individual.

I banged my forehead on the desk. The words that popped out of my mouth, suggesting planting a spy for the 1st Prince, felt regrettable. My ability to adapt was lamentable.

“Why is there always a shortage of maids in the 1st Prince’s residence? The reason is obvious!”
Perhaps, on the first day in the palace, I might retire from this world.

Recalling the ominous mask of the 1st Prince, I shivered. He was undoubtedly aware that I was Floria’s sister. I was anxious not knowing when he might call me; however, I ended up going to him on my own.

“Talking about piling up troubles. It’s maddening.”

Even a transient life doesn’t have days like this.

Why on earth am I suffering like this, possessed by a novel in this way? I blamed the sky while banging my forehead. Then, someone knocked on the door. It was Silvia.

Silvia’s eyes widened as soon as she saw my face.

“My goodness, why is your forehead so red?”

Soon after, she looked at me with an expression that guessed everything. Silvia put down the book she was holding and grabbed my hand.

“No matter how hard it is, don’t torment yourself. If you explain earnestly, everyone will realize it’s just baseless rumors. But who on earth spread such malicious rumors? To attach a ruffian like Parolong to Lady Renéola… and now even a convict!”

With an accent on the word “convict,” Silvia, who had given emphasis to the word “convict,” sharpened her teeth toward the anonymous person who spread the rumor. After pouring out her anger for a while, she clenched her fist as if encouraging herself.

“Anyway, don’t worry too much. Some people are already advocating for Lady Renéola!”

Contrary to Silvia’s words, there was no one who believed me, and my reputation was hitting rock bottom. However, she was trying to uplift my spirits somehow, and I nodded gratefully.

“Thank you, Silvia.”

But now, Geviss Parolong was no longer the issue. If I make a mistake, my life might be in danger in an instant.

Whether my complexion became more serious or not, Silvia, with a more pitiful expression, comforted me.

“But what brings you here?”

“Ah!”

Silvia picked up the book she had put down. Wondering what it was, I noticed Silvia’s red cheek and she avoided eye contact, speaking.

“This is the book you lent me last time. I’m sorry for returning it late.”

I accepted the book Silvia offered. I didn’t understand why she was embarrassed about having read a particular part multiple times. I stared at Silvia’s red face in puzzlement and, as she hesitated, she spoke.

“I tried to keep it as clean as possible, but after reading it several times, it seems a bit…”

If it’s interesting, you can read it as many times as you want. I don’t understand why she’s so embarrassed about it. While I was looking at Silvia’s red face in amazement, she hesitated and pushed the book toward me.

“If you really like it, do you want to keep it?”

“Oh, no! It’s okay.”

“You don’t have to decline.”

“No, it’s really okay. Even though I’ve almost memorized it… I mean, well… Anyway, I’ll just gratefully accept your kind gesture.”

Silvia made a reluctant expression, even though the lingering feelings dropped off. She refused despite my offer.

I wondered if this book was so interesting and was about to unfold the cover when Silvia, who had been wandering around the empty room, suddenly approached me.
Then, like someone scheming a plot, Silvia lowered her voice and whispered, “Um, Lady Renéola.” “Yes?” “Where did you purchase a book like this?” “I received it from a bookstore.” “Then, could there be another book similar to this one?” Despite Silvia’s fidgeting, she asked with sparkling eyes. The desire to read another book seemed so overwhelming that it felt burdensome. “There probably is.” Since Matthias said there is no book Carrot Carrot Carrot Bookstore cannot find, ordering a similar book should be possible. Seeing Silvia delighted as if she could leap at my words, it felt like the unsettling feeling in my heart was melting away. ‘Well, since things turned out like this, what’s the point of complaining? It’s much better to come up with a solution at a time like this.’ To satisfy Silvia’s desire, I should go to Carrot Carrot Carrot Bookstore tomorrow and see if I can find what she wants.