Chapter 242: Visiting Count’s Residence
Chapter 242: Visiting Count’s Residence
"Would you like me to write the letters of recommendation right now? Two, yes? What kind of content would you like? Do you have any preferences?"The Duchess was in an excellent mood. She was actually writing the letters by hand in front of me! I had been half-expecting her to have a maid do it. Well... that much enthusiasm counts.
"Something like this: ’The bearer of this letter speaks the truth. I don’t believe it either, but you’ll see the effect when you come. Please read it carefully.’ That should be enough. Even if you recommend me, I doubt anyone will believe me. They’ll definitely come to confirm with you."
I told her what to write. No need to go into too many details; otherwise they might not take it seriously. I’d explain the effect myself when I met them. That was the proper way.
"Yes, that sounds good. I’m sure they’ll come right away. I’ll prepare!" she said cheerfully.
She’s really excited to show off her youth to others. I thought. Her aura is blinding...
The Duchess wrote the two letters with smooth, elegant strokes while the maids handled decoration and sealing. Then she suddenly turned to me.
"Hey, Robin. How exactly is that medicine made? Elle won’t tell me. She said it was something that would shock me if I knew. Why won’t she tell you either?"
Oh no... I thought. She really won’t say anything?! But I stayed completely silent.
"Duchess, please ask Elle. I’m sure the shock was huge, but I can’t tell you from here. Please hear it from the two of you alone. And again, absolutely do not breathe a word to anyone. Swear it."
"I understand. I’ll ask Elle again."
"If you’d like, you could come to the embassy anytime. The last time you were there, we really needed your help."
I gave Elle a meaningful look. Her face turned bright red; she widened her eyes, stared at me, then lowered her head.
Will she come?!
While the letters were being sealed, the Duchess kept talking nonstop about how much better she felt. How can she not get bored? I wondered. Probably all the maids have heard this a hundred times. A tiny pang of sympathy for them.
Once the letters were ready, we stood up to leave. The Duchess stopped me.
"Robin, if anything happens, you can come to me anytime. I’ll help in any way I can. But you must always bring the medicine with you when you visit."
She gave me a pointed warning.
"And please and thank-you services are perfectly acceptable in exchange for the medicine. You can come every day if you want~ Ehehe~"