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s of discomfort.

“There seems to be a misunderstanding.”

“What do you mean by ‘misunderstanding’? It’s not that there’s something wrong with my ears.
I’m sure I heard it.
Don’t tell me you’re the servants of a noble family and you insist that there’s something wrong with me.”

“…”

“Still not saying anything?”

“…”

“You guys, if you can’t say something to the person’s face, don’t say it out loud.”

I didn’t want to give the impression that I was just someone they could be rude to when I’m alone.
In the past, because I was weak and always begged for help, they hit me.

‘I shouldn’t look weak anymore.’

I’ve heard from somewhere that when you are threatened by your opponent, one has to build up their body as much as possible.
Because of this, I straightened my shoulders and puffed up my cheeks.

“Animals threaten their opponents this way, so humans would be the same! People are animals after all!”

That’s why I’m tougher than ever.

“Why? Are you going to keep swearing at me afterwards? Is that why you don’t want to answer me?”

“…No.”

“If you want to say something, say it yourself and ask.
Don’t go around cursing people behind their backs.”

Meanwhile, Cecilia, who came next to me, put her hand on my shoulder.

“The maidens of the Grand Duchy have such a big mouth.
I guess you’re under-educated.”

“Miss C-Cecilia, I’m s-sorry.”

Those who kept their mouths shut like honey turned to Cecilia at the same time.

They even lowered their heads to her in a hurry.

“Apologize to her, not me.”

“Why are you not answering? You’re not even responding? Or maybe you’re not ready yet? If that’s the case, feel free to tell me.
There are plenty of people who can replace you.
There are a lot of people out there who want to be maids of the Grand Duchy.”

“Oh, no.
We weren’t cursing… so we didn’t have anything to say.”

Still, they were wary of Cecilia.

“That’s enough, You don’t need to say more.”

I didn’t want to see it.

Especially the way people try to pass their mistakes on to someone else.
It’s not just an excuse, it’s a sincere apology.
They didn’t want to bow to me because of their pride.

Because of that, I took Cecilia’s hand, acting like I was about to do something.