I Reincarnated As A Villainess, But Why Did I Become A Cat Butler Instead? - Chapter 52

Chapter 26.2

“The fast-handed and diligent mains are now paying for their sins, Madam. I’ve barely taught them… It’s a mess here. It’s in disarray like this…”

Her complaint was understandable.

Unlike other places, most of the kitchen work consisted of experienced workers. So, I did not want to even touch the kitchen staff when I moved on a large scale, although there were a few employees who had Sophia’s influence in the kitchen, so I had no choice but to do it.

Nonetheless, now that they are all gone, it was necessary to reorganize the word load again.

“As you can see from yesterday’s work, I had no choice but to rectify the problem. I’ll let the chef take back all the people you want, so go ahead and take them.”

“Are you sure, Madam?”

“Yes. Also, it’s okay not to make desserts for the time being. Wouldn’t it be a bad idea to reduce the number of dishes a bit until there are enough people? At least that means that you don’t have to cook for me separately.”

Even if I eat a meat-based diet like Dimitri, I would have a hard time in the bathroom for a while as I have a different constitution, but if I eat a lot of fruit, I think I’ll be fine. Besides, Dimitri does not eat desserts, and they are mostly for me.

“Dessert is also the most demanding dish, so I don’t need to overwork the kitchen people for me.”

At my words, the chef then brightened her face. She smiled contentedly and promised.

“Instead, I will put all my heart into every dish for the wife.”

“Thank you.”

Although it was just a trivial eight-letter word, the chef blushed and was at a loss for what to do.

Since then, I have met all of Blois’ maids, from the people who cleaned the main building to the people who maintained the annex and even the handymen. Eventually, when I returned to the annex’s room, I was very exhausted.

Coco, who jumped lightly onto the back of the sofa where I was lying, took a loaf position on the corner of the narrow back. The cat’s loaf posture was a posture in which a cat curls up, and its shape resembles a round, puffed bread, hence the name.
[ T/N: The google images for cat loaf is just adorable ૮ ◞ ﻌ ◟ ა♡ ]

With a triumphant look on his face, Coco told me what he had heard from outside.

“People were praising Angel.”

“Really?”

“She’s attentive, generous and not picky. Contrary to the rumors, you seem like a very nice person.?”

…Such an evaluation.

Though I was confused, I was happy.

“It feels good to hear compliments.”

“Really? Then, I’ll tell you more! Well. They also said that Angel seemed thoughtful enough to show courtesy to the employees. And it’s so good that Sophia’s gone.”

It was fortunate that public opinion among the employees was good.

At first, I was worried about what would happen if the atmosphere in the mansion became too uncomfortable because Sophia committed suicide after being imprisoned, but rather than being surprised by her death, the people who remain now seemed to feel relieved that she disappeared from the workplace.

I smiled happily and tapped Coco’s nose.

“Still, if you keep walking around like that, the Duke’ll be upset someday and scold you someday.”

Hearing my words, Coco opened his wide eyes with a pathetic face.

“…But it’s so nice to roam freely like this, Angel.”

This guy was getting better and better at using his face…!

I couldn’t stand it and hugged Coco tightly.

“Oh my, pretty. Oh, you’re beautiful. How can you look this pretty?”

“Hehe! Teeheee~!”

Even though I knew that Coco was a shapeshifter, what could I do when he was this cute? He was so adorable! What could I even do?

As I hugged and stroked Coco for a while, I finally calmed down and lowered him to the floor. Then, with a stern expression on my face, I placed his hand on my waist and spoke.

“I told you to be a human when you’re with me!”

“Though Angel loves me more as a cat!”

How did this smart cat know?

After saying so, Coco rushed to reach out his paw and stroked my hair, swiping through my head with his round, adorable paws.

When I saw it, I quickly relaxed and laughed again, barely coming back to my senses again.

“You have to use honorifics. Call me Madam, not Angel or Duchess.”

“No, I don’t want to.”

“People are saying that I raised you as a very naughty cat.”

“No, I’m not.”

“This naughty cat!”

“Blah, blah, buee~”

‘Ugh. Although I’m angry at him, he’s so cute.’

After all, it was clear that he knew that I thought he was cute. He is indeed a quick-witted cat. I took a deep breath and thought about how to get Coco to listen.

“Coco, what’s your favorite thing?”

Coco tilted his head at my question.

“Angel?”

He truly is a despicable cat…

“What else?”

“Hmm… Snack?”

“Snacks? What snacks?”

If it was a cat treat, I was quite good at making it. However, the snack Coco said was a very different kind of thing than I thought it would be…

“The Devil’s heart!”

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