Chapter 44. Conspiracy

The wicked stepmother of Lola, who had fallen victim to a poisonous plot, instructed her maids to summon Miel to her room. Miel, unaware of Mrs. Hellsing’s intentions, received the message and made her way to the grand chamber where the stepmother lay, frail and weak.

As Miel entered the room, a heavy atmosphere hung in the air, thick with a sense of trepidation and foreboding. The maids stepped aside, their eyes downcast, avoiding any direct contact with Miel. The room itself was dimly lit, the curtains drawn, casting long shadows on the walls. The scent of medicinal herbs filled the air, mingling with a hint of something more sinister.

Approaching the bed where the stepmother lay, Miel’s heart raced with a mix of concern and caution. She had heard tales of Mrs. Hellsing cruelty and manipulation, but she had also been taught to show respect to her mistress.

“Good day, Ma’am,” Miel greeted, her voice laced with a careful politeness. “You requested my presence. How