Rosie's Games

Bullying.

In her past life, Rosalind had experienced so much bullying that she considered ending her life. She had been bullied by her maids and by the other members of the Lux Family.

However, this changed because of Dorothy. The bullying only stopped when she discovered Rosalind's Blessing. At that time, she thought Dorothy was the one who told everyone not to bully her out of love. Now, she knew it was because Dorothy wanted Rosalind to owe her. And well… she succeeded.

Still, she could not forget the extent of bullying that she experienced. From giving her stale food to dirty water to wash her face, to not giving her thick blankets for the cold and even giving her dirty clothing that were unwashed and had been worn by someone else.

This time, Rosalind could only smile when she noticed that it had been two hours since they were traveling and the maids… seemed to have forgotten to give her food.

Not that it mattered.

She came here prepared. Her spatial bag was full of not just food, but blankets and even tents that she could use on this journey. She was equipped with water, candles, and matches as well as wood. She was prepared to stay in the carriage even without them giving her food.

Obviously, Rosalind was not planning to complain.

She got herself some jerky and enjoyed munching it as the journey continued.

When she left the Empire, she was prepared to start a new life, and she knew that this wouldn't be an easy thing to do. Bullies exist not just in the Empire, they existed everywhere.

With this in mind, she changed into some comfortable white clothing, locked the door of her carriage, and waited for them to knock. However, it seems that Rosalind completely underestimated the maids or whoever it was that was bullying her as not one of them knocked on her door to give her food.

Rosalind sneered.

It seems that these people wanted to play a game, she thought inwardly as she opened a book and started reading. With her snacks, comfortable blankets, and books, Rosalind decided to just wait for them to make another move.

"Madam, it is getting darker, the lieutenant has decided to camp in this place for the night. Please tell us if you need anything else," a maid informed her after hours of waiting.

"Thank you. Please make sure to warm the carriage." Rosalind said. In fact, the carriage was comfortable. It wasn't cold in the slightest. However, she had to say something to let them know that she was still alive. "And I will be resting for the whole night. Please do not disturb me."

"Yes, Madam," the maid said before leaving. Rosalind waited for the darkness to completely swallow the surroundings before leaving her carriage using her dark Blessing. Since the dark Blessing enabled her to teleport short distances, it was the perfect way to leave a place like a small carriage and spy on everyone else around her.

Rosalind observed the carriages from afar, and as always, the carriages were standing together. There was a camp in between the carriages and four soldiers were outside watching the surroundings. Slowly, Rosalind made her way into the carriage where Lieutenant Fraunces stayed.

She did not know why this woman stayed despite her hate for Rosalind. She actually thought that she left with the Count.

"Dame Fraunces, it seems that the young Madam was hell-bent on keeping up with the appearances. Until now, she had not asked us for any food or water. She did not even complain when we gave her cold water to wash her face in the morning." Rosalind heard someone say inside the carriage.

"She only wanted to keep her carriage warm," another maid said. "Dame Fraunces, if the Duke hears about this— "

"He won't." Lieutenant Fraunces hissed. "Are you certain that there was no hidden food inside that carriage?"

"Yes, we already removed the snacks and nuts. There is also no water inside. Not even tea."

"Then… why wasn't she asking for food?" Fraunces asked.

"That— "

"Tsk— go ahead and asked her if she wants dinner. We cannot let her starve."

"But the Madam said that she will be resting. She did not want anyone to disturb her."

"That woman is truly stubborn. Just… who does she think she is? Isn't she nothing but a merchant's daughter?"

"Dame— I heard rumors that she uses her beauty to— Do you think the Duke has been— "

"Shut your mouth!" Dame Fraunces uttered.

Just from their conversation, it seems that Fraunces and the maids did not know that she was Rosalind. Actually, Rosalind had the impression that Fraunces knew about her. It seems that she was wrong.

Still, she is wondering why the woman seemed to hate her so much. She did not remember doing anything to offend her.

"Then what are you planning to do, Dame Fraunces?" one of the maids asked. "Shall I go ahead and give her dinner?"

"Let her starve because of her pride. How could someone who was not even a noble act like one? Just because the Duke personally came to escort her out of that Empire does not mean that he cares for her!"

"Dame what about the heater?"

"Hm?" There was silence. Then Fraunces said. "You are indeed very smart. Tonight, you will have two servings of soup. Go ahead and stop adding wood to the heater inside that carriage. Just tell the soldiers to keep the fire outside. We do not actually want her to die from the cold, do we?"

Hearing this, Rosalind could not help but sigh inwardly.

Really? Is this the best thing that they could do?

"Alright," the maids said before they slowly left the carriage. Knowing their plan, Rosalind quietly returned to her carriage and waited for them to act.

She was not in the mood to prolong this matter. Tonight, she was going to teach them a lesson.

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This is compensation for the promised mass release yesterday. I am going to upload the edited chapters for this batch tonight or tomorrow GMT+8 time. Thank you.