Chapter 19 - Flora

Upon hearing Lord Blade's words, I tasted the curry and sure enough, it was salty. But Gwyndolyn never brought it up so I thought it was decent enough to the taste.

"Flora made the curry! I apologise on her behalf! Give me some time, I will quickly prepare an alternative for you!" Gwyndolyn said.

"Weren't you doing your duty well? You were supposed to taste the food before being served. Had you not done that?" Lord Blade's words made Gwyndolyn wipe off the brave facade she had put on.

"That's not what I--"

"She had tasted it but never told me if it was eatable or not. Judging by her expressions, it seemed that the curry was decent!" I cut off Gwyndolyn before she could lie again. I hated her guts.

"It's not true! I had told her that the curry required more--" Lord Blade raised his hand, signalling Gwyndolyn to shut her mouth.

"You are dismissed for the evening. You may leave now" the warlock waved his hand in a dismissing motion.

The maids left with Gwyndolyn after Lord Blade signall