Chapter 18

"talking" (Mc to system) [System]

"Miss, this place is a private residence, please leave."

Ifia was standing at the door, so it was natural that she would not be ignored by others.

After giving instructions to the sturdy man, the new butler turned his head to look at Ifia. His eyebrows couldn't help but furrow, but his words still carried a polite tone, prepared to dismiss her.

Although the nobles at Pulis Academy looked down on commoner students, graduating successfully from Pulis Academy could lead even commoner students to secure good positions. Those who worked hard or had good luck might even attain noble titles.

Therefore, Butler Heber didn't underestimate anyone and treated everyone politely.

If you are as arrogant as Nesson, you may also end up in a tragic death

Thinking of this, Heber's gaze uncontrollably turned to the previous butler. He always saw the former butler dressed neatly, with an arrogant demeanor like a noble. Seeing him now in such a bloody and gruesome state was unimaginable.

How unpredictable life is!

He didn't know what Nesson had done to make Miss Barlen so angry!

However, since the opportunity had landed on him, Heber had to seize it tightly.

Once he satisfied Miss Barlen, his butler status would rise, and perhaps he could later become the household manager at the Duke Barlen's residence, earning a higher salary. When he retired, he might even receive a baron's title.

Holding a position at the Duke's house came with many benefits, or else there wouldn't be so many people aspiring to work there.

Even though the benefits were good, one still needed luck… The more prestigious the noble, the more unpleasant aspects there were to deal with.

"But wealth and nobility are sought amid peril. In this world, one must take risks!"

"Hello, I'm looking for Miss Barlen, I have something to discuss."

In this situation, Ifia felt a bit intimidated, and her words became more cautious.

She even wondered if she should turn around and run away?

It had only been an hour since she left the villa and returned. What happened in between???

Why did the previous butler end up in such a miserable state?

Looking at the bloody and gruesome scene, was he still alive?

At this moment, Ifia, with a pale face, frantically thought. She began to doubt whether Amelia was really as she thought. Now, the butler's pitiful condition was right in front of her, and no matter how she looked at it, she couldn't justify Amelia.

Is Amelia really a cruel aristocrat?

Ifia didn't want to believe it, but she was starting to feel afraid.

(System, am I about to die? Discovering the truth, the kind that gets silenced!)

The useless system, as always, played dead and disappeared, leaving Ifia trembling in place.

Pitiful, helpless, and quite intimidated.

However, considering the attitude of nobles at Pulis Academy towards commoners, maybe this new butler was the same… Just like the previous butler who ignored her, he might even roll his eyes at her if it weren't for Amelia being present.

Thinking that she was just a poor soul trying to take advantage, although, in fact, she was indeed…

With this in mind, Ifia immediately changed her approach. She looked at the new butler with anticipation, hoping he would see her as someone intentionally causing trouble and simply drive her away.

If that happened, she could take advantage of the situation, go back to the dormitory and let things settle down. Compared to the assumption that Amelia might be a bad person, the idea of Irene and Fiona teaming up to find trouble was trivial.

Even though it was possible that she had guessed wrong, right now, Ifia didn't really want to see Amelia.

It could be understood as the fear a small animal feels when encountering a fierce beast.

"May I ask what your name is?"

"I'm Ifia."

"Alright, I'll go inform Miss Barlen right away. Please wait for a moment."

However, Ifia's plan fell through as the new butler's attitude was unexpectedly kind. When he heard that she needed to discuss something with Amelia, his tone changed from informal to formal, showing a respectful attitude as if he were dealing with a noble.

"Um, it's not something urgent. I can come back tomorrow."

Ifia watched the new butler smile, say a few words, and then turn to leave without even pausing to be stopped. She couldn't help but put on a mask of pain on her face, knowing that she couldn't escape today.

A true hero dares to face danger!

In case Amelia is really the antagonist, she'll run!

With so many people, they can't force her to stay, even if they give her a beating.

As long as she preserves her life.

However, thinking of the kindness Amelia showed her, the assistance given in her embarrassment, the gentle voice comforting her in moments of fear, as if still echoing in her ears… Ifia really didn't want to believe that Amelia was a bad person.

For a moment, Ifia was torn. Her hands unconsciously twisted into knots, and the toe of one foot tapped the ground frequently, revealing the intense anxiety within her.

Maybe she should just run!

Ifia sneakily looked up, intending to slip away if she saw no one around. However, unexpectedly, she locked eyes with two burly men, and her body immediately froze.

She blinked in silence, looking at the sturdy men and the pitiful former butler not far away, wondering why they hadn't left yet.

What are they staring at her for?

"Kid, you seem like a commoner. How do you know Miss Barlen?"

Ifia's commoner status was clear at a glance, and precisely because of this, the two burly men were very curious about how a commoner lad had established a connection with a noble heiress.

Moreover, she was the daughter of Duke Barlen!

Compared to the recently appointed new butler, Heber. These two brothers had been here for quite some time. As the ones responsible for discreetly handling unsavory matters, they knew well that Amelia Barlen was not just a noble heiress who indulged in luxury.

Her methods were decisive and ruthless, and if someone got in her way, their fate would be even worse than the arrogant former butler under their feet.

Adding to that, she wore a cold, aloof noble facade, making it impossible for people to associate her with the ruthless and merciless person she was in private.

If the girl before them was truly acquainted with Miss Barlen, the burly men didn't know whether to consider her lucky or unlucky.

However, they were constantly in danger, never knowing when their time might come.

Not to mention others, even the two brothers themselves were living on the edge. If Amelia were merely a cunning noble without any combat skills, they might feel a bit more secure. Unfortunately, they had witnessed Miss Barlen personally taking action a few times.

Those brutal scenes were something they didn't want to recall at all!

However, one thing they could be certain of was that even with their years of dirty work in the underground black market and the combat skills honed through frequent life-threatening situations, when facing Amelia Barlen head-on, they were no match for her.

It was unknown where a noble heiress had acquired such formidable skills…

Ifia was already feeling extremely uneasy, and now being looked at with pity by the burly men made her even more anxious!

Realizing that she couldn't slip away now, she thought it might be better to gather some information from the burly men.

"Miss Ifia, Miss Barlen is inviting you inside."

Before Ifia could speak, the new butler hastily ran out from the villa. After quickly delivering the message, he wiped the sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief he pulled from his pocket, grateful that he didn't misjudge the situation.

As soon as he mentioned Ifia's name to Miss Barlen just now, her initially low mood visibly brightened. She then smiled, instructing him to usher Ifia inside.

Her delighted expression was akin to seeing a mischievous little pet willingly seeking cuddles and kisses.