Chapter 2: Why do I Have to Learn?

*Eleina’s POV*

I was still so damn confused, but then I realized what the cute cat maid was trying to do. She was pointing at things, and saying what they are called.

Whenever she would point and say the name of an object, I would also say what the object is called, but in my language. This went on for an hour, before she ended up giving up the entire thing. Or at least, I think that she gave up.

Since she left the room. Now I am just sitting down on a couch, with nothing to do at all. What the heck? Should I leave the room? No. Leaving the room would be a bad idea. Since I cannot understand anyone yet.

The maid came back after I waited for an hour. She could have at least given me something to drink… Although, I don’t really understand what my position in this world is… Maybe I am a prisoner? Or something like that.

Anyway, she came back with a few pieces of paper. One piece of paper had various drawings on it. With words underneath each depiction.

I feel like I am being treated like a little kid… Her intent was clearly for me to write the name of the object, in my language, which is English, underneath each drawing.

The other piece of paper seemed to be their languages version of the alphabet. I was also supposed to write the alphabet for English. After I do that, maybe she would be able to help me learn their language? Well, better to try and fail, than to never try at all!

*Hours later.*

I have never used an ink pen before, and learning how to use it was an annoyance. As such, it took me many hours just to fill out these two pages…

Once I was done, she took the pages, and then left the room once again. Aww… please! I need food! I am so hungry! Seemingly reading my thoughts, the maid came back thirty minutes later, and she brought dinner for me!

It was steak, and some vegetables as the side. Most of the vegetables were some that I have never seen before. It wouldn’t be a long shot to say the steak probably isn’t cow meat either. And maybe some kind of fantasy uh… cow?

A very tasty looking sauce was on top of the steak, as such, I was not able to hold back, and started eating right away. As you would expect from my condition in my last life, I could only consume liquids. This is legit the first time in YEARS that I can actually eat solid food. Hooray for fantasy reincarnation bullshit!

Taking a bite of the steak, I was greatly shocked. It was soooo good… NOT! It was salted to all hell. I feel like I just drank some sea water…

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Now how will I communicate this to my maid? Though we have “talked”, it’s not like she can understand me.

Cat Maid: “What’s wrong with your meal, my lady?” She asked with a curious tone.

Eleina: “Hm? Oh, it’s just too salty. Wait… how do you speak my language?” I ask with a shocked tone.

Wait… she isn’t speaking English, and neither am I… What the heck? Have I been pranked? Did I really end up with protagonist cheats after all!?

Cat Maid: “My apologies for the steak being too salty, we will have it remade, my lady.” She said with a bow.

She then left the room once again. And then came back thirty minutes later with another steak. I wanted her to answer my question, but my hunger won over.

The steak this time was quite tasty, and perfectly salted. As you would expect from a medieval style world, seasoning wasn’t that common. So apart from the salt, and the sauce, the steak didn’t have any other flavors to it.

After I finished eating, it seems like the maid is now willing to answer my question. Which is good. I don’t know if I can take being this confused for much longer...

Cat Maid: “Your first steak was not too salty. There was a potion in it. After figuring out how your language works, one of our Mistresses lovers, who is very good at making potions, brewed one for you. Oh, language learning potions already exist, so she just had to readjust it to work with yours.” She explained.

Fuck… I got drugged! Well, at least it was a useful drug… Now that I think about it, even my thoughts are in their language, instead of English… She answered my question, but now I am even more confused…

Eleina: “Is your Mistress, the woman with blond hair that I met earlier?” I ask with a curious tone.

Cat Maid: “That is correct. Her name is… I think that she would want to tell you her name herself. I’m sure that you have many questions, but it’s gotten late, so you should sleep for now.” She offered.

Now that she mentions it, looking out the window, the sun is almost completely down. And on top of that, I am very, oddly, super sleepy. I even let out a yawn…

Cat Maid: “Oh? It seems that the sleeping potion that we slipped into your steak is working just fine.” She said with a giggle.

The fuck? I was double drugged!? Shit… at least the second steak tasted good…

Eleina: “Why did you put a sleeping potion in my steak? Oh right, what is your name?” I ask with a confused expression.

Cat Maid: “My name is Vina, my lady. We put a sleeping potion in your steak, since this is a very new environment for you. We learned that sleep doesn’t come easy to those in your position. If you wish, there is an antidote that you can take.” She replied.

Eleina: “It’s fine. That’s a decent reason. Though, I was already tired anyway.” I say with a shrug.

I tried to get up, but instead I just started to fall. Luckily, Vina was able to catch me. This sleeping potion was no fucking joke. I can barely keep my eyes open…

Vina: “I am very sorry, my lady. It seems that we gave you too big of a dose of the sleeping potion.” She said with a remorseful tone.

Eleina: “So it seems. Could you please help me to bed, Vina? I can’t stay awake much longer.” I ask with a slightly embarrassed tone.

Why do I have to be embarrassed!? They were the ones to give me a huge ass dose! And why did they have to sneak the potions in? I understand the language potion, but they could have asked me about the sleeping potion…

Ah… Vina hands felt nice as she guided me to my bed. As I was still falling asleep, she helped me get out of my dress. And then put a nightgown on me. Then she tucked me into bed, and told me to sleep well. All grievances have been forgiven.

I was pampered by a cute cat maid! How could I stay mad at this point? Ah, I do wonder what amazing things that I will experience in the future!