The Way To Protect The Female Lead’S Older Brother [EN]: Chapter 33

How to Protect the Heroine’s Older Brother – Episode 33

“It doesn’t look like you’ve used any drugs yet?”

The ‘toys’ inside the iron cage were as diverse as the tastes of the people in this room.

Some of them looked like they were already addicted to drugs.

Either they had been given too many drugs during their training, or the owners had simply addicted them for their own amusement.

“I think it’s okay to start their drug ‘education’ soon, but I’m a little worried. If they become too docile…”

I lowered my gaze and murmured softly.

“I think I’ll get bored quickly and want to kill them.”

Clink.

At that moment, the sound of a teacup being placed on the table rang out particularly loudly.

The source of the noise was my mother’s seat. I ignored her agitation and smiled brightly.

“It’s the first interesting toy I’ve ever had, so it’s better to play with it for a little longer, right?”

Some people agreed with my opinion.

“Well, using drugs makes them too stupid.”

“That’s a good thing. They do everything I tell them to do.”

“Isn’t it boring if they only do what you tell them to do?”

“I hate kids who don’t listen to me; they’re annoying.”

The people gathered here mostly had similar personalities or hobbies to Maria, as they had responded to her invitation.

“Well, considering the purpose of the toys Sana has, it’s not good for them to be addicted to drugs.”

At that time, one mother let out a subtle remark, and I quickly understood what she was thinking.

“Last time, I saw why Charlotte was locked in the punishment room. They said he was a nobleman from Qing [referring to the Qing Dynasty in China, known for its exotic appeal at the time], and he was really a special product. I can see why the kids were making a fuss because they wanted him.”

My half-sister was also present at this gathering.

Griselda, with brown hair and red eyes, was seventeen years old, the same age as Cassis, and our relationship wasn’t too bad.

She smiled subtly and glanced to the side.

Charlotte’s mother was there.

However, she only frowned once, as if she was ashamed of Charlotte’s disgrace.

“Well, it’s a shame I can’t see Sana’s toys, but today isn’t the only day.”

Maria seemed to be in a particularly good mood today.

“Now, since everyone is here, I’ll show you my new doll instead. Sarah, bring it.”

I thought she would be more disappointed that I didn’t bring Cassis as written on the invitation, but it was unexpected.

Looking at Maria’s bright face, it seemed that she was satisfied just having my mother and me on either side of her.

She smiled brightly throughout and ordered the maid who was waiting in a corner of the greenhouse.

I narrowed my eyes slightly and watched Maria, then turned my gaze to the direction where the maids had disappeared.

*Is it starting in earnest now?*

I could see that the complexion of my mother, who was sitting on Maria’s left, had darkened even more.

Clang.

After a while, a woman with shackles on her hands and feet was led in by the maids, staggering.

The appearance of being beautifully decorated was like a carefully crafted doll.

Of course, that was only when viewed from a distance; the appearance of the woman who got closer was miserable.

“This is my new doll, Luelle. Everyone is familiar with her face, right?”

Luelle was originally Maria’s personal maid, who oversaw the other maids.

But unlike Maria’s words, it was difficult to recognize her face now.

How could you identify the face of a person with dozens of scars that had almost hacked her to pieces?

“Now, Luelle, you have to greet the guests at the tea party, right?”

“Ugh, ugh… Ah.”

Moreover, I don’t know what she was punished for, but her tongue had also been cut off.

The sight of her wearing a fancy dress overflowing with lace and being beautifully decorated only felt grotesque.

My mother’s face was now so pale that it looked almost blue.

It was understandable. Even I thought this tea party was truly disgusting.

“Sierra, what do you think of my new doll? Isn’t she cuter than the last one?”

Maria pointedly asked my mother.

The funny thing was that Maria wasn’t doing this with the intention of tormenting my mother.

She had no ill feelings towards me or my mother.

Maria now looked like an innocent girl who wanted to get a response from her favorite friend.

“Yes, that’s right…”

My mother stammered and answered quietly, as if she was choked up. Then, a satisfied smile appeared on Maria’s face.

“Luelle, did you hear that? Sierra seems to like you. Now, go and pour Sierra a cup of tea.”

Maria’s doll, who received the order, staggered and walked towards my mother.

Every time she took a step, there was a clattering sound from the chains connected to the shackles.

When I attended this tea party in the past, it ended with simply looking at the dolls, but now it seemed that they were even making them serve like this.

Pitter-patter.

Maria’s doll shook her arms like a marionette with a broken string and poured tea into my mother’s teacup.

*Was it contagious?*

After a while, my mother’s hand, which lifted the teacup, was also trembling so much that I could tell at a glance.

Eventually, the liquid that was splashing greatly in the teacup spilled out and soaked her hands and clothes.

“Oh my, Sierra!”

Maria made a fuss when she saw it.

“Sierra, are you okay? The tea must be hot; I hope you didn’t get burned?”

“No… I’m fine.”

But Maria soon gave a cold look to the woman next to her.

“Luelle, how did you serve Sierra so poorly that she spilled the tea? And you’re just staring blankly at her; it seems like your punishment wasn’t enough.”

At those words, my mother’s face turned completely pale.

It was understandable since Maria’s doll might have to be punished again because of her mistake.

“Luelle didn’t do anything wrong. This is my mistake, so there’s no reason to be punished…”

“Sierra is so kind.”

Maria exclaimed that she was so kind and pretty, but then she shook her head firmly.

“But no. There could have been burn marks on that beautiful hand. It’s Luelle’s fault for not preventing it from happening while serving next to her.”

“That’s.”

“Sarah, take Luelle away right now and…”

Clang!

At that time, a sharp sound of something breaking echoed in the greenhouse.

The two people who were having a conversation that could not even be called an argument stopped talking.

I smiled slightly as I felt the gazes of the people in the greenhouse focused on me.

“Oh my, I’m sorry. I made a mistake.”

The teacup that I had deliberately dropped a little while ago was shattered on the floor.

“Mother.”

As soon as I called out to my mother, her eyes trembled slightly.

I opened my lips and let out a friendly voice.

“Your hands seem to be getting redder and more swollen. Wouldn’t it be better to cool them down with cold water before it’s too late?”

Fortunately, she seemed to realize what my suggestion meant right away.

I didn’t stop there and added quietly.

“If you think you might have been burned, it might be a good idea to call a doctor when you go outside.”

“Oh my, look at my mind. Yes, Sierra. Your beautiful skin will be damaged if this happens. That won’t do.”

Maria, who almost worshiped my mother’s beauty, agreed with my words.

I preempted the situation before she sent her doll to escort my mother again.

“I want to see Maria’s doll up close too. It just so happens that I need a new teacup.”

Maria was pleased that I was showing interest in her doll.

After sending Luelle to me, she had a maid take my mother out of the greenhouse. She didn’t forget to tell them to call a doctor right away.

I could feel my mother’s gaze on the side of my face, but I didn’t look at her again, until she left this greenhouse.

If my mother had any sense, she would not return to the greenhouse.

Only then could I spend Maria’s tea party time with a lighter heart.