The Monster Duchess (GirlxGirl) (Futanari)

Chapter 10 | Glory & Peace to the Empire

CAMILLE'S POV

"I hope you had a pleasant night of rest, your grace. You've been working without any proper sleep nor meals for months. I'm glad knowing that you decided to rest your body and mind after your trip." Butler John turned to smile at me after opening the curtains.

I got up to a sitting position and watched as the butler brought a basin filled with lukewarm water. The butler proceeds on brushing my teeth for me before handed me a warm towel to wipe my face.

"Do you wish to have breakfast on the bed or would you like to go to the dining hall?" The butler asked while removing the basin from my face.

"Where are the children? What time is it now?" Butler John stood beside my bed with my robe in his hands.

"They went to the academy. It's 10 in the morning, your grace." Ah, it's late.

"Why didn't you wake me up?" I got up and stood in front of my butler. He removed my sleeping attire before putting on the robe for me.

"Because you need to rest, your grace. If you wish to punish me, please do so after your morning bath." He led me towards the bathroom and helped me get into the tub. I watched as he pours my favourite rose scent into the bathwater.

"Your grace, did you manage to have a conversation with 'the bloody devil knight' while I was away?" Butler, John suddenly asked me.

"I did. The dame came to my estate on her own. I have to thank your son for bringing her to me. If it's not because of your son's incompetence, Isadora Mercer wouldn't be here." I chuckled while the butler sighed.

"I apologise for his mistake. Believe me, your grace, I will teach him a lesson for his carelessness." I waved my hands when the butler bow in front of me.

"Pour me a cup of tea. I'm parched." The butler did as told.

"John, you've been working for the Hawthorne since my grandfather was the head of this family. You're family. Don't lower yourself just because of your status. In my eyes, you're nobler than any aristocrat in this country. As the head butler of this estate and also my advisor, never regard yourself lower than those useless nobles who only know how to bark." He nodded while placing the cup on the marble surface.

"You and the head maid have taken care of me since I was born. It's only natural that I see you two as my family. Luckily you two decided to fall in love with each other." I giggled when the butler blushed.

"Your grace, this old man can't take any more of your teasing. I'm not that young anymore. Please spare this old man." While I was enjoying my blissful bath, a maid suddenly entered the bathroom and handed something to the butler.

"What is it, John?" I asked while drinking my tea.

"Your grace, a letter from the Galatea Palace just arrived. It stated here that the imperial consort wishes to visit the imperial family next week. It also stated here that the imperial consort wishes to meet the first imperial princess." Huh?

"Are you certain? Why would the imperial consort want to meet the first imperial princess? Is she planning to betroth the imperial princess to lord Nicolai? Or is it lord Malin? What is that woman planning to do?" I asked the butler who only shrugged his shoulder.

"Whatever it is, your grace, she's coming tomorrow with her entourage. I shall make the necessary preparation for their visit. Do you have any request?" Do I?

"Just remember to brief the new servant about their preference and don't cause any trouble when they're here. After all, imperial consort Virtra is favoured by the shadow empress. We should never annoy her." The butler nodded.