The Villainess Does It With Class

Chapter 5 - A Capable Maid

Erin lead me to the study room located on the east side of the manor. The room was big and spacious, and most of the furniture is made of polished oak and mahogany. There were bookshelves on both sides, full of countless books. A circular stairway is situated at the side that leads up where you could find another batch of shelves.

An overhead chandelier lighted up the whole room. It looked so grand it made me wonder how much did it cost. There was also a huge study table on the far corner which has a bookshelf behind it.

My eyes roamed around, marveling at how beautiful the room was. The smell of books gave a calming ambiance and reminded me of the book shop I visited in the real world.

This whole room looked like it came out from those movies I have watched, but better!

Erin excused herself after a while. She said she was going to get some snacks and tea for me. I replied with a nod and looked around the room again.

Now, where to start...

I looked through the shelf behind the table and sifted through the pages, trying to find something useful. I plucked those books which contain information about this world, this place in particular, and also picked those which contain information about the Herman family. I put it all on the table and sat down, and marveled again, at how comfortable the cushion felt.

While I was busy reading a book about the empire of Rosenthal, Erin came in pushing a cart. She then started pouring me some tea and put it at the side, leaving a plate of cookies as well.

I looked up for a moment and thanked her. She bowed down and started to retreat.

Before she could go, I called out to her which made her stop.

"Ah! Can you tell them not to disturb me while I'm here?"

It would be really bad if someone barges in and interrupt me. After all, I am trying to learn about this world for me to come out with a perfect plan.

"As you wish, milady." She replied. After bowing for the second time, she finally left.

I sighed in relief and started reading again.

I lost track of time. I forgot how long I have been camping inside the study. Erin came in again, went in the direction of the fireplace, and started a fire to warm up the now chilly room, and left afterward.

I was studying the empire's spoken language when she came in again for the nth time. I asked her what time it was and she replied that it was already late in the evening.

Apparently, I had skipped most of my meals for the whole day. That must be the reason why I feel sluggish, it's because I'm out of fuel.

Good thing Erin kept bringing me snacks or I might have really starved myself to death.

"Do you want to eat dinner now, milady?" She inquired and looked at me, patiently waiting for my answer.

I stretched out my tired body and groaned in bliss. My back was hurting like hell.

"Yes, I will. I'll just take a bath first and eat afterward." I answered.

"Then let me assist you."

I smiled at Erin in gratitude. She really is a very capable person and I am so glad I have her at my side. She had been a big help to me from the start...

Erin helped me washed up, dressed me up, and dried my hair for me. She even combed it after drying! I was getting so used to all the pamperings.

Erin equals angel. Ah, how apt.