episode 3

After I arrived home, I quickly went upstairs to my bedroom. I jumped on my bed, I started reviewing everything that happened today..

Elberta didn’t come to the banquet, so the Duke doesn’t need to save his daughter. The story is different from the original novel, I started thinking.. Did I messed up the plot?

I shaked my head, my main goal here is to help Albert achieve his love for Princess Albertine! I started writing down all my plans in a book.

"Albert's Love Project"

The goal is to change everything that Cleetus did to Albert. I started to memorize the storyline.

In the original novel, Albertine was amazed of Cleetus because of his strong performance when she almost got harassed in the garden. Cleetus came to the rescue and helped Princess Albertine.

The only thing I need to is to replace Cleetus, so Albert is the one who saved Albertine. I wrote down everything i knew from the novel.

This plan is perfect!

But first thing first, I need to make a good impression infront of everyone. I can’t be known as the villainess anymore. I have to change my attitude so the plot changes too.

I decided to bake cookies that night to share with the characters from the story. I started walking towards the kitchen and started baking cookies.

The next morning...

Alie entered my room, "Good morning, My Lady!" she said energetically. She looked over to the table filled with cookies. "What are these cookies, My Lady?" she asked politely.

"Oh, I made these gifts for Lord Delbert," I said. Getting close to Albert's closest people is important for the plan! "Can you help me pack these, Alie?" I asked her. "Of course, My Lady!" Alie came over and started helping me pack the cookies.

"But My Lady, why all of a sudden bake cookies?" Alie asked. "Oh, it's because I-" I stopped for a moment. "It's because I wanted to make a good impression infront of Cleetus!" I lied.

"Of course it’s about Prince Cleetus!" Alie said happily. After finished packing cookies, I put them in a basket. "Okay, Let’s Go!" I said to Alie.

After arriving in the palace, I started walking around. Trying to find the Statistics Office, the place where Albert worked at.

After walking randomly for 40 minutes, I pushed a random door in the corridor. Ah yes! Lucky me, I found the Statistics Office! I started walking inside, I looked over to the desk. This must be Delbert’s office..

I looked over to his paperwork, Delbert's writing is flawless! But, I noticed a error he made in he documents. I started taking a pen and correcting the errors.

Suddenly, the door opened and someone came in. "Hey! Stop messing the documents!" said the person. I turned around, it was Delbert. "Oh, it’s you My Lady," he said with relieve.

"But, My Lady. Why are you here? These papers are not scratching papers," Delbert said calmly. "I found some errors in the document," I said. "You found an error? How can a noble Lady like you know about these stuffs?" Delbert asked.

Is he underestimating me!?

"I mean, all you do is taking tea parties on the garden," Delbert continued. I couldn’t hold it anymore, i took the documents from his hands. "I'm going to explain it once, so listen to me carefully," I said.

I started explaining the errors, "Are you serious, My Lady?" he asked. I ignored him and continued explaining, as expected he started forget about him being angry.

After explaining, he looked at me with amazed eyes. "Your calculations are so perfect! I heard that you always screw around with the papers, but I guess they were to stupid to recognize your talents!" praised Delbert.

Aw sheesh, he looks so cute when he’s excited..

Delbert handed me a flower, "This is for you My Lady, as a gift," he said. I looked at the flowers, it has a beautiful red color on it.

"Thank You, but if you need me.. I can help you more!” I offered. I have to get close to him, or else my plan would fail! Delbert looked at me confused, "You want to help me more?" he asked.

"Yes!" I answered. "No, no.. My Lady, you’re a high class. If I need anyone, I can just hire them," Delbert explained. "Wait, since when you can hire people?" I asked him.

As far as I know, Delbert is a commoner like Robert.

"My Lady, my back name is Ygrit," Delbert said confidently. I started to remember, "Wait! Ygrit, as if the biggest trading company in the empire!?" I asked. He nodded, "Yes," Delbert answered.

Wow, I didn’t know Delbert have that background..

"My Lady, I have to go back to the main office," Delbert said. "Can I come?” I asked. "Sure," Delbert answered. I followed him outside, and went in to the room next door.

Before we went inside, I stopped Delbert. "Before this, I want you to call me Elberta," I said. "My Lady! Is that Okay?!" asked Delbert. I nodded, "Okay then My Lady," he said shyly. He opened the door revealing a sophisticated office room.

"Where is Lord Albert?” I asked Delbert. "Oh, he is currently taking a break, I will go to my seat," said Delbert politely. I looked down, Ah! I forgot to share the cookies!

"Good morning everyone, you all must be hungry! You can try eating my cookies," I said. Everyone looked at me, "Oh no sorry, Lady," said one of the nobles. "I'm on a strict diet," said the other noble.

I picked up the cookie, "It tasted good though.." I said desperately.

I could hear them whisper,

"She could’ve poisoned the food"

I frowned, just as I about to put down the cookies. Delbert grabbed one of them, "This cookie is delicious, it tasted like the cookies from the High Street Avenue," praise Delbert.

Everyone started to grab the cookies too, I didn’t expect Delbert to help me! I thanked him, "No problem, My Lady," Delbert said.

When the mood started getting better, suddenly the door swung open. Cleetus showed up with Robert, "Seems like everyone is snacking," he said. "Yes, Lady Elberta made the cookies," Delbert answered.

"Wait.. Did you just said, Elberta?!" asked Cleetus. Delbert nodded, "What did that witch baked!?" Cleetus said irritated. "She could’ve poisoned the food!" Cleetus said.

"But everyone eating it is fine, Your Highness," Delbert said. "It could be a poison with delayed effects. Robert, call the wizards from the tower to do a magic test for the cookies," Cleetus ordered.

Robert nodded, he started walking out of the room. "Why would you eat all of these?" asked Cleetus. "You can’t just jump on conclusions!" I said. Suddenly, the door swung open once again.

Revealing a person, that person is.. The Emperor!

"Making such a commotion, who could it be?" he asked. He looked over to me, "No wonder," he said. I felt angry, that bastard!

Robert came back with the wizards, "You may begin the test," said the Emperor. After a few minutes, the results said the cookies were..

To be Continued...

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