The Queen Of The Demon World
17. New Friends

“look, isn't that the weird girl you mentioned earlier?”

“Iya, look at him. She always wears a robe or wears a veil, isn't it because she doesn't want her face on look.”

“Maybe it was because his face was ugly, or maybe he had a scar or a birthmark that he didn't want to show anyone. I myself find it strange, why His Highness the Prince brought him home.”

“I heard, it's all because that strange girl helped Her Majesty. Or maybe, he hurt His Majesty and pretended to help him.”

“So you mean, Your Majesty is so weak that it can be poisoned by an ordinary girl??”

Ethelyne who was originally focused on watering the plants turned to the origin of the voice, she stared confusedly as if a beautiful girl in luxurious noble clothes who had a chest covering while looking annoyed at the gossiping servant girls earlier.

“Lady Laura, we didn't mean it that way.”

“Quite, I heard all your words. Do you know what the consequences of a person degrading His Highness the 6th Prince are??” The noble girl called Laura turned to Ethelyne.

Seeing that, Ethelyne immediately turned his gaze so as not to look directly at the owner of pink eyes that look beautiful. ‘Agne, medicine! Did he realize that I was staring at him?’

“Hai, you must be the servant that His Highness the Prince brought home right? Whatis yourname? I'm Laura Kiehl, you can call me Laura,” greet Laura who suddenly just appeared next to Ethelyne with her sweet smile.

Ethelyne immediately bowed respectfully. “My respect, Lady. My name is Et-Rimuru, please let me know if you need anything.”

“Thank you, by the way. How is His Highness the Prince now? I heard she was poisoned while going hunting with the bodyguards.”

‘Which I know, I never met him. After all, we are not familiar at all so stop acting like we are friends.’ Ethelyne smiled politely even though inwardly she wanted to punch and curse the girl in front of her. “I don't know, Lady. I accidentally met His Majesty while collecting herbs.”

“Wah, great. Do you understand the drugs? I am very interested in medical science, please teach me yes!” Laura clasped Ethelyne's hand with a hopeful face.

“Ah, hahaha. I don't quite understand, I collect herbs because of the wishes of my distant brother. That's why.”

“So yes?” Laura put on a pouting expression, she cleared her throat and smiled politely. “Sorry because of my sassness earlier, I'm just too happy. If there's time, you call your distant brother to the palace. I'm sure he can be accepted as a healer.”

Ethelyne bowed again. “Thank you for Lady Laura's generosity, I'm permission excuse me to do another task.”

“Ok, be careful yes.” Laura waved her hand until the figure of Ethelyne completely disappeared before her, the friendly smile that was always displayed disappeared and was replaced by the look of an annoyed and disgusted face. “I thought he was special because His Majesty himself brought him in, but it turned out that I was too hopeful. Even his face was so ugly that it was covered with a veil.” He's got a chest. “Cih, I'm confused as to why His Majesty looks interested in such an ugly girl. Can't be allowed! I must make him leave His Majesty as soon as possible!” Laura grinned. ‘Looks like I found a brilliant idea, Rimuru. Just look at it later, I will definitely embarrass you in front of everyone!’

“Achuu ..” Ethelyne rubs her itchy nose.

“What's up? Are you sick?” asked a maid-clothed girl with a worried look, there was a love-shaped birthmark on the lower left of her eyes.

“Ah, I'm fine. By the way, the Queen's wedding party will be held in three weeks right? Do we also have to prepare a gift?”

The girl smiled softly. “How is it that Her Majesty the Empress will receive our gifts, after all. Rimuru, you must not call Her Majesty the Empress that way. If someone else hears about it and complains to the empress, you'll be in trouble.” He poked Ethelyne's forehead softly.

“Iya, yes. I know, Aelene doesn't have to worry about me. I can take care of myself, it's Aelene who has to be careful, I'm used to what they say. But Aelene must still be sad and hurt when they hear their words right.”

The girl named Aelene sighed, she smiled gently. “I can take care of myself, it is I who should be worried. Than me, more servants are talking about you. I'm afraid you'll be the target of their bullying.”

Ethelyne cupped her own face with an innocent smile. “Originally Aelene knew yes, even though Rimuru was a girl. But Rimuru can defeat five big wolves!”

“How to?” ask Ethelyne antipathias.

“How to ..” Aelene pointed Ethelyne's chin. “By stepping on them.”

“Eh, means?”

“Of course.” Aelene nodded. “Isn't it very easy to step on 10 wolf-shaped wooden dolls.”

“Ihh! That's not what it means!” Ethelyne stomped her legs irritated. ‘My actions are correct no really? I feel amused myself seeing myself acting like a child.’

“Hahaha, yes. I give up, Rimuru is great. So now, Rimuru rest early huh. Your remaining tasks leave it to me.”

Ethelyne puffed her cheeks. “Aelene can't underestimate me huh! I'm 18 years old and I'm a big boy, so I can take care of my job well.”

“Yes, childish Rimuru.” Aelene patted Ethelyne on the head while chuckling lightly.

“Ihh! I'm mad at Aelene!” Ethelyne clasped her chest and threw her face away.

“Okay, ouch. My sweet sister, why get angry anyway? Does Rimuru hate me? Is it because I look up to Rimuru as a child? But Rimuru is small, Rimuru himself is small. And again, Rimuru should call me brother.”

“No want! Besides, I'm older than you!”

“Eh, who said? I'm 19 years old, I'm even a year older than you.”

Ethelyne looked at Laura from toe to head with a probing look. “But Aelene is too short, even Rimuru is slightly taller than Aelene.”

“That's not the point!” Aelene cleared her throat, she rubbed Ethelyne's hair gently. “It's yes, don't be angry again. I'll give you a cake later, let me do the rest of your work. After all, Rimuru is new in this kingdom. What if Rimuru gets bullied by those servants or gets lost? This brother did not want Rimuru to get hurt, so it was Big Brother who would replace Rimuru to do the job. Rimuru here just rest and get used to it.”

“But Aelene also entered the palace with me,” Ethelyne muttered quietly.

“Hem, did you say something?” Aelene looked at Ethelyne with a sweet smile.