He Was Coming

"Just lay low."

I understood her meaning. Until I truly held power, I couldn't easily make enemies.

The next day, Gamma Casey and Gamma Jonathan, in stark contrast to their coldness from the day before, were very enthusiastic about introducing me to their direct subordinate, Cedric Bennett.

Cedric was responsible for purchasing all the supplies within the castle. He was a nearly 40-year-old veteran employee with a solid appearance. He wore black-framed glasses and spoke with a strong Western accent. He held a notebook and had a pen sticking out of his shirt pocket.

"Miss Charlotte, my job mainly involves three aspects. Firstly, every week, I need to confirm the needs of the people here. For example, last week, we had five vases broken, so I needed to add five vases to the purchasing list. Once I've compiled all the needs, I create a purchasing list and head to the market on Friday morning to order the required items from vendors. Within three days, all the ordered goods are delivered