Chapter 57 The nanny's worries

Aillenne went inside and changed her outdoor clothes then excitedly played with Butter. The butterfly fluttered around its wings and began to fly around gracefully.

"Butter! Butter! Why are you so beautiful?"

As if to answer, it glided its large wings inside the room in a dancing manner.

"Geee... I hope Butter will never run out of vitality. It really worried me when you fell down the ground yesterday! So don't make me worry anymore, okay?"

As if it understood her words, it flew towards her and landed on her left shoulder and pressed its head on her cheek.

"Is that a kiss? Awww... so cute! What a cutie!"

After some time, she returned the Butterfly on it's cage and filled it with flowers and food Damien gave. She proceed to examine the flower she bought for one gold.

'Certainly, this is the answer to my problems. If the information the child gave is correct, then it can speed up the growth of my plan. But I don't give huge doubt seeing that there's a high possibility that it can only make this flower look like this through magic stones. In my previous world, we may call this plant genetically modified organisms. However, in one sense, I do not have any magic stone to test it. How can I acquire the materials?'

She contemplated deeply. This character didn't have any mana and couldn't possess any talent. The Winstons were known for their natural talent for wielding the water attribute, but Aillenne doesn't. It is the main reason why Aillenne was persecuted and it was even led by her family. If that's the case, it would be too difficult for me to acquire the magic stone.

'Even if I just have a little bit of this magic stone, it can help satisfy my curiosity. Shall I ask the Marquis?'

'Fuuu... the kid just a while ago told me that her sister used a magic stone and magic stones are rare since the magic tower monopolize the product. In addition, commoners shouldn't be able to acquire such rare stone, how does that kid's sister have that? What great luck.'

'To be able to create this unique flower... it was certainly a great talent. I wanted to get that sister of hers and make her one of my people.'

The burning desire could be seen in her eyes.

'Really, I wanted to recreate this flower. However, I'm short with the materials. Hmm.'

"Nanny? Do you happen to have a pot with a just right amount of soil?"

"Yes? For what use would it be, my lady?"

"Uhmm... I'm trying to plant this flower, and I don't have any tools right now. I believe I left it in the gardens yesterday."

"Okay. I'll ask for it. Give me a moment."

Aillenne nodded. After a few minutes, the nanny brought her needs.

She began to trim down the flower and cut the tip and endpoints then she placed it on the pot. She layered it with soil and then finished it off with a sprinkle of water. She brought the pot near the window then went back to the table and took the flower petals and stuck it inside a book.

"Well, My Lady... I saw the flower and it looks quite different from any other flower I saw."

"Ah... yes. I bought it when we went to the park. It's very pretty right?"

Aillenne replied with a smile as she jot down notes for her diary then on the observation notebook she had. The nanny was very curious and wanted to see the success of the growth of the plant.

It was already night time and nanny Sabbie is helping Aillenne take her bath. The soapy waters with the scent of lilac filled her nose and her stiff and tired muscles began to relax. She closed her eyes and left her body to her nanny's gentle touch.

Aillenne was first adamant to let nanny Sabbie touch her body, however she can't overpower an adult's strength. Likewise, the nanny even promised not to tell anybody about what she will see making Aillenne agree.

The obvious red marks on her skin that Aillenne was trying hard to hide had been seen by her nanny countless of times already. She also knew that she's trying to hide it, but of course it is impossible. But the nanny just didn't make it obvious that she already knew and acted professionally.

'It's been a while since I've helped my lady take a bath, however, she seems to have a new mark on her skin. Hufff...'

'What's happening? Why does my lady have to experience this?'

Nanny Sabbie had always wondered why men continued to flock on her. It may be understandable for His Highness, the Crown Prince since he made his intention obvious. She can see that the young prince was really interested with her but he was said to be ruthless.

The young duke on the other hand is her friend. The cold and stoic duke who eradicated those who threatened his position at such young age... He is also said to have a cursed blood. Children on the streets knew of his name and he is famous of his cruelty.

'But how could My lady attract those kind of men?'

The nanny was now aware of the looks and actions Derrick were showing. At first, she didn't believe what she saw, and made it pass her mind. She even reasoned that Derrick changed and began to show his affection to the lady, but when Derrick was seen kissing Aillenne in the detached house, she was certain that Derrick didn't see her as a sister, but as a woman.

Nanny Sabbie felt disgusted, but she can't do anything. She had a family to protect and whatever action she does, they will surely be affected. Nowadays, she felt like walking on top of an icy lake that is ready to break. One moment she make a mistake, everything will collapse and fall down never rising again.

"My... My lady, how's the outing?"

"Hmmm... It's actually enjoyable. You know what nanny, the duke bought a lot of food! I couldn't even eat that much though then---"

Aillenne chattered about her outing excitedly and narrated the events while omitting the kiss.

'I think my lady was told to keep that actions from others. Did they threaten her? Why must my lady experience this?'

The nanny sighed inwardly and prayed to the gods for help. The tight clenching of her chest and the tears on her eyes were threatening to fall almost made her breakdown, as she could imagine the future Aillenne may face with her innocence.

'Her beauty is very fatal. She draws moth who brings fire. The world is becoming a more dangerous place for the lady. I shall ask master to assign lady Aillenne a teacher for sex education. She must know that she's being molested.'

Nanny Sabbie was determined. If it weren't night time, she might have run straight to the office to tell the Marquis.

She dried Aillenne's hair and read her with a story book. Since Aillenne had finished quickly her studies, she no longer needs to read any other books and was free to enjoy light genre books.

Many were amazed by her and even Sir Tristan, an arrogant genius had praised her calling her and named her a genius.

'Genius as she may, she's not smart enough to realize what is right and wrong. I may have an error in helping the lady grow.'

In this world, the nanny and maids doesn't have the right and obligation to teach aristocrats may it be young or old. They shall only stick to their roles, and in this case, the nanny was tasked to help her grow. Besides, she's a commoner and it's unspeakable to teach those who are higher than them. Nanny Sabbie can't help but just clench her jaw and keep quiet.

'I hope the Marqius will act quickly.'

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