What a match (Dion Agriche x Penelope Eckart)

chapter 37

"this way, lady" Pennel guided me to the seat beside Reynold. It was nerve-wrecking to sit beside him but at least it was way better than sitting beside Derrick.

"How are you Penelope?" The Duke looked at me with a gentle smile on his face. I couldn't help but clench my hand at his words. Derrick and Reynold also glanced at me, expecting me to answer them.

"I could have been better if it wasn't for some people who kidnapped me and forced me to stay with them" they become quiet. No one utters any other word until the servants serve the food.

Porridge, bread, sandwiches and other food items were served. The butler and head maid placed food in front of us. A grilled sandwich and porridge was served to me by the head maid.

Everything seemed normal but the haunting smirk of the head maid didn't go unnoticed by me, even if that expression was only for a few seconds. I could clearly tell that something is terribly wrong.

"Let's start" everyone picked up their utensils and started eating. My guts were telling me that something is terribly wrong. The food seemed normal and the same as everyone else but it gave me bad vibes and the head maids expression also added to my  suspicion.

I slowly brought the porridge to my mouth and my body froze because of the excess salty taste. My mind was screaming at me to split the thing out of my mouth but I swallowed it down. Goosebumps rose all over my body because of the terrible taste of the porridge. I hurriedly grabbed the glass of water and gulped it all down in one go.

Duke and Derrick didn't pay much attention to my behaviour but Reynold was looking at me with a confused look.

"Are you okay? You look like you have just swollen a rock" he whispered. I ignored him as i could feel the anger building up inside of me.

The head maid and the butler were standing behind the Duke. My eyes connected with the head maid and she simply smiled at me.

I figured out that she wanted me to snap at her and act like a spoiled brat. My lips twitched, she wants to entertain herself, i will give her a whole show.

"You're the head maid, right?" The Duke and Derrick looked at me with a questioning look as I asked the women with a smile on my face.

"Ye...yes, m'lady " she said as she slightly bowed her head. I could feel that she was taken back by my attitude, this wasn't the reaction that she was expecting.

"Could you please come here for a second?"

"What's wrong, Penelope " Derrick asked as he put his spoon down. But i didn't even spared a glance at him.

The maid slowly came closer to me but still kept her distance. I intentionally dropped my spoon so that she could come even closer.

"Oh no! Can you pick up my spoon, i accidentally dropped it" i faked a gasp as she just smiled and came beside me to bend down to pick up the spoon.

My smile vanished in an instant and it was replaced with a cold look. As she was about to stand up, I grabbed her face with a tight grip.

"Penelope! What are you doing!" The Duke slammed his hand on the table and stood up, so did his sons. Reynold who was beside me held my shoulder and shook it, trying to pull my hand away from her face. The head maid was trembling as tears began to form in her eyes.

I yanked my hand away from Reynold's grip. I grabbed the spoon, dipped it in the porridge and shoved it in her mouth. Her face crunched in disgust and she wanted to split the porridge out but I kept on shoving the thing into her mouth.

"You have finally gone crazy!" Reynold shouted as he held both my arms and pulled me away from the head maid. The head maid's face was pale and she looked like she would faint any moment.

"Pennel! Quickly take her to her room!" The Duke ordered and Pennel hurried towards the maid.

"I am not done yet! And let go of my arm!" It was a bit of a struggle to get out of Reynold's grip but somehow i managed. I pushed Pennel aside and stepped in front of the head maid.

Her whole body trembled as my shadow towered over her. Others looked at me with a petrified look, not knowing what i would do next but they didn't interfere.

"You are so lucky that you happened to be in the Eckhart Duchy. If this happened back in the Agriche or the tower, I bet that your limps would already be cut off" my hand gently cupped her cheeks and a sweet smile formed at my face.

"And be grateful that I am merciful. Otherwise this fragile neck of your..." my fingers gently trailed down to her neck. Her eyes widened as her body began to tremble even more. Tears formed in her eyes and she looked at me as if I would kill her in a few seconds

"Ohhh seems like you understand my words very well" my hand again grabbed her face harshly
"I hope it doesn't happen again, okay?" With that i stood up properly and dusted my dress.

"You can take her wherever you want now" I left the room without sparing a single glance in their direction.

•••

I quickly slammed the door shut behind me and let out a long sigh. I slid down and sat on the floor. I just couldn't believe what I just did.

I looked at me trembling hands and the sudden realisation hit me, how and why the hell did i act like that. I grabbed my hair in frustration, i seriously could have handled the situation calmly but I just snapped out.

I buried my face in my knees and wrapped my arms around it. I am seriously gonna go insane if this continues.

I am just waiting for the night to come so I can finally continue my plan and get out of this place.

•••

The sky turned dark and there were no knights in my sight. This was going to be difficult to jump out of the balcony wearing this dress, but i guess i have no other choice.

I tied the blanket and the bedsheet together, it was long but not enough. But this was the only thing I had to escape from here. I just need to get out of this mansion and then I can finally use my mana.

It was mentioned in the game that there was a hole in the wall behind the training area. I just need to go there and get out of this place.

I tied the cloth and was just about to jump down when I heard faint footsteps. It was coming towards my room.

SHIT! I quickly pulled the cloth up and hid it under the bed. Again the door was opened without even a single knock. Luckily i managed to hide the cloth just in time.

"What are you doing?" Reynolds leaned against the door frame with his hands in his pockets.

"I should be the one to ask you that. And why are you here?" I raised a brow and looked at him with a confused expression

" Why can't I be here?" He asked as he entered the room and walked around, as if he came here for the first time.

"As far as i know, this is my room for the time being and i don't think you have any reason to come here. And you didn't even knock before entering"

"Why should I knock? This is my house and I can go anywhere I want" he shrugged as if he didn't care. He walked in front of me and looked at me from head to toe.

"You know, i could be changing my clothes or completely naked and you would enter the room just like that"

His face turned red as he heard what I said.
"Yo..you! How shameless!" He yelled as he pointed his finger at me.

"I am just stating facts" his face turned bright red and he stormed out of the room, slamming the door shut.

I couldn't help but laugh at his reaction. He acts as if he is a tough guy but blush like a teenage girl.
Come to think of it, he must be around 18 or 19.

And what was that thing above his head? What does 2% mean?

To be continued ~