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DUCHESS 32 The training of the new recruit: Helio, and with the inclusion of Olivia--- she insisted that she be included as an employee in my factory, giving the reason that she wants to earn money even though she has a farm for that--- but I indulged the request of the girl, as a way to appreciate her and also to pay back Marcus’ help… somehow. Nonetheless, the two new employees are learning at a fast pace and by the first week of their training, they have mastered how to make a few batches of drip candles. I can still remember how happy they were when they saw the final products. “How will you sell this? They are not that appealing to a noble at all.” Olivia pointed out, looking at the simple and unscented bundle of candles in front of her. She does have a fair point, such a plain thing would not be appealing to the nobles, “But it would certainly be appealing to the servants and the commoners.” I replied, also doing some drip candles beside them. Looking at me with confused f
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DUCHESS 33 The next day came and we were back to making those drip candles. Although this time, I had Nikos come with Helio and Olivia instead of me. Since there is something inevitable that I cannot just set aside for a long time. Being a noble comes with its responsibilities, one of which is attending some social gatherings, parties and the likes. And from the past few weeks, I have been receiving an endless amount of invitations. And I have been ignoring them or sending a response of rejection for so long that if I continue these actions, it will have a negative impact on me. Therefore, I have to attend at least one social gathering this week. As well as 2 more social gatherings, whether it be a party or an invite in a salon. I have to have an appearance in high society as well as an impression on these people. They are a potential buyer and customer after all. adorning myself with a light green dress with floral design, some green jewels and a tiara as a symbol of nobility. An
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DUCHESS 34As the party concluded, the guests were leaving one by one, bowing and giving thanks and congratulations to the Lady Lola and the Viscount Ludwig. However, when I and Drew were preparing to leave, one of the chamberlains instructed us to reside in the library for the moment, as Viscount Ludwig wanted to speak to us for a moment before we left. “Understood, we shall wait for the Viscount here.” I said as the doors to the library closed. The effects of all the wine and champagne that I had vanished in an instant as I saw the inner- workings of the library.All intricate and beautiful, it was an understatement how magnificent it was. It was as if I entered the story of Belle and was there at the very moment that the Beast gifted her the library. I was in awe. But when I looked at my companion, he passed out on one of the couches, snoring and deeply asleep. Probably away in his dreamland by now. I dare not to interrupt his slumber, I doubt the Viscount has anything to talk with
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DUCHESS 35 Since the candle factory and selling it had earned many profits, as well as with the help of Viscount Ludwig, the construction of the turbine was earlier than expected. With the blueprint at hand, we started scouring for the materials, supplies and workers for the turbine. Marcus was the one who made the dealings and bought the supplies and materials as he knows the way around better than I do, he also knows where to get the best materials and not the sub- quality ones. Drew on the other hand, provided the meals and snacks of the workers. That is, it. Meanwhile, I handled the hiring of the workers--- construction workers to be exact who are fast learners and who really knows what they are doing. The workers that I have gathered were mostly from guilds that are established thanks to the guidance of the Crown Prince. Due to this, it became easier to find workers, adventurers and all sorts of people involved in to specific crafts and works. However,
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DUCHESS 36 The rise of my grandfather into tyranny also gave birth to the existence of the Rebellion. As any rebels in times of corruption and tyranny, their goal is to dethrone the monarch who is abusing their power in hopes to place someone much more caring and compassionate to the citizens— or maybe place the commoners themselves into the seat. At those times it was understandable why they exist and why they resist and fight back against my grandfather. But right now, neither I nor any of the people around me see any sense of their sudden rise nor their reason for interfering with my work. My reputation had been put in the good spotlight since my actions and also with the help of Viscount Ludwig, so why? Just why? Still inside the Chief’s house, we continued to converse and devise a plan on how to stop this from happening. Any more hindrance and this will be bad. “So what do you say we do about them?” the Leader of the Workers asked. He too was worried for his co-workers. “I su
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DUCHESS 37 I remember feeling… drowsy, and dizzy. I remember feeling heavy and unable to move— as if I was paralyzed at some point. I remember only ever hearing some voices, but unable to identify them. I wanted to reply to them but I am unable to even talk nor open my mouth at that point. I felt restrained, chained and bound yet I do not know where I am. I was surrounded with darkness and nothing but darkness.*gasps* That is when I was able to wake up and finally see some light. That is when I was finally able to lift my body and feel how light I have become, that is when I was finally able to reply to those voices that I have been hearing. I continued to gasp for air as if I had been deprived of it for so long. After some time, I was able to really absorb my surroundings. When I woke up and looked around, I recognized that I was in my room, but some things were different. The curtains in my window were no longer green but light blue, the drapes of my bed frame were no longer a
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DUCHESS 38After a whole week of resting and the constant sermon from Yuri and Nikos as they always catch me working in the office, I was finally released from the confinements of the estate and allowed to travel to the village and finally see the finished project. to say that i was excited was an understatement. I was more than excited and was practically jumping and trembling on my seat inside the carriage. “Calm down, Frielle.” Drew called out to me and tried his best to calm me down by putting a hand on my shoulder. but it was useless. “I am trying, Drew. But I am just too excited to calm down at all.” I replied as I stared outside the window with a smile from ear to ear. I must have looked like a child eager to go play at the fields from the perspective of the others inside the carriage. ‘I do not care what they think of me right now. I am just too excited to see the finished results.’ Upon arriving at the village, I was overwhelmed by the crowd that went to me, asking i
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DUCHESS 39The next few weeks were a bliss, but it was worth it. Aside from the usual paperworks, I have received some updates from the villagers that they were amazed and enjoying the new dam and the turbine with it. “Since the planting season is near, we are able to cultivate the land and water them with much ease since we control the water. The workers also built some gates in the openings of the water system so that we can redirect the flow of the water when needed. Best of luck to us, Duchess Fortess. this season would surely be plentiful of harvest and the whole kingdom would rejoice.'' One of the letters contained such wordings with a sprinkle of gratitude here and there. Similar letters came from the villagers and I took the time to write a reply to all of them, even if its just a short one. The villagers also received help from the Viscount— again. ‘I now owe the Viscount too many. i wonder how i can repay him.’ I thought to myself as I saw the list of rop seedlings an
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