The Baby Rising A Devil

Chapter 25

"Awe thewe any new people coming to the estawte?" (Are there any new people coming to the estate?)

"Yes, the new administrators took the test last month and some of them passed. The second round of the exam will be held tomorrow. If they pass the second test as well, they'll become a new administrator of Dubbled's."

When the recruitment was posted, talented people from all over the country immediately came to attend the test. This was an enormous chance for them. Dubbled never cared about people's backgrounds, whether they were commoner or noble none of them mattered to him as long as they were capable.

With this way of employing people, no wonder Dubbled could have so many talented people by his side. Unfortunately, some disadvantages came with the system. One of them is that even a wanted criminal could slip in with how lax the background check was.

'Catching the offender is going to be easier than I expected.'

In the middle of the study session I had with Nos, the door burst open as Henry and Isaac came in tow. Nos, who saw the two, considerately gave me a break and slipped away for a while.

Isaac came straight to me

"Kid! Are you all better?"

"...?"

"The cold. Are you all better?"

"Yes."

Hearing my weak voice, Isaac groaned in annoyance. He looked at Henry then questioned.

"Why is she so weak?"

"It's because she's still young, Isaac."

"But I was very healthy when I was this small."

"That's because you're a monster."

Henry pushed Isaac away from me and took his place before inclining his body, so his eye met with mine. He looked intently at my eyes and greeted me.

"Hello, Leblaine."

"Hello...."

"Have you noticed anything strange since you collapsed? Did you find any dark spots on your body, or something wrong with your divine powers? It's the symptoms of the people suffering from a curse..."

Before I could reply, Henry continued with a sad and remorseful expression.

"... I'm sorry, Blaine. I said very harsh things to you last time."

"I wanted to apologize. If it's all right, will you forgive me?"

I remembered Henry callous remarks that day, his words did break my heart a little, but they were nothing compared to all kinds of hurtful insults I had to face in my previous lives. Especially when I knew it was him being defensive over his weakness.

"Yes, Henwy. It's owkay. I fowgive you" (Yes, Henry. It's okay. I forgive you.)

Henry's distressed expression turned into a bright smile as he patted my hair and said,

"You're the sweetest, Blaine. Thank you for giving me a second chance."

'Wow'

His warm gentle smile even managed to make the maids squeal.

Isaac frowned at Henry.

"Why is your treatment towards her and me so different?"

"Because I only care about my people. "

"Since when did the kid become your people? She's my little sister!"

"My little sister."

"No. Mine!"