Frederica was also somewhat amazed by Rem's behavior.
I never expected Rem to change so much after less than a few months apart.
As the senior of Rem and Ram, Frederica was naturally very familiar with the twin sisters.
Unlike Ram, whose work abilities were practically unrelated to being a maid, Rem was perfect at everything. Not only was she capable of any household task, but she was also highly versatile at work. In the present Roswaal Mansion, she was a pillar of support, indispensable to keeping the mansion functioning.
Even Frederica could not find fault with Rem's work. She even believed that if it were Rem, her housekeeping skills would surpass not only Ram's, but also Frederica herself, who had served as something of her teacher.
Yet Frederica had felt nothing but heartache for such an all-capable Rem in the past.
That was because Rem had worked far too desperately.
"Everything Sister can do must be done by Rem in her place."
The Rem of the past had used that as her reason to constantly demand more of herself, driving herself onward so that she could do better.
"Sister could definitely do it too, and she would do it best."
For that reason, Rem had never allowed herself to relax. She had truly worked herself to the bone.
Watching Rem relentlessly push herself until her heart was left raw and bleeding had truly pained Frederica.
But now...
Rem can smile like this now...
Looking at the smile that the Rem of the past would never have worn, Frederica felt nothing but relief and curiosity.
What caused Rem to change so much?
No, Frederica knew the reason.
She had asked Ram about it before.
And Ram had answered Frederica like this.
"She was merely deceived by a cunning man."
She