Chapter 7

It was a letter written in thin and soft handwriting, unlike its urgent content.

This is what Carcel felt as he read it.

He had certainly heard the name of Baron Lannia, as there were two knights with that title, but the name Charlotte was not familiar to him, perhaps she was a sister to these knights.

But this is not the time, Carcel quickly read the letter.

In any case, the content of the letter was shocking.

It is written that Theo, who was on his way to an island within the property of the Heinst, was attacked, and was suddenly found in the woods of Lannia.

Sir Heather, who accompanied him, and the four assassins, are dead.

Theo was said to have been rescued safely and is now under the protection of Lannia’s family.

She added that during the investigation of the case, all the assassins died, which makes the investigation difficult.

[… And to prove my sincerity, I sent some of Theodore’s belongings with the letter, and to make it clear again that Lannia’s family had nothing to do with this.

Charlotte Lannia]

Carcel hastily opened the pouch in front of him, and took out a golden button, Carcel already realized what Theo was wearing it when he left for the gate.

This button was hanging on Theo’s clothes, he couldn’t make a mistake because he chose Theo’s clothes himself.

Chase, who was looking at the button in Carcel’s hand, took a deep breath.

“Is this the young master’s button…?”

“Prepare the mana gate immediately…”

Carcel said in a voice that did not hide his anger.

“I’m going to Lannia County!”

***

It’s been three days since Theo came to Lannia mansion.

Over the past three days, Caesar and a few of Lannia’s Knights had investigated the provinces, forests, and nearby regions, but no suspicious people were found.

Charlotte wondered if the wizard was dead, but his body had not been found, which only added to the mystery.

“Perhaps you’re hiding a secret and targeting Theo?”

It’s a possible hypothesis, so Charlotte stayed with Theo, but there was nothing special.

Caesar also escorted the two. But there were no raids, no suspicious people walking around.

Except that Theo was staying in the mansion, the place was quiet as usual.

Although only three days had passed, Theo looked not like “Theodor Heinst”, but “Theodore Lannia”, as he was so well adapted to life in Lannia that he ate well, played well and slept well at night.

Of course, the first night he came to Lannia’s house, he grumbled that he missed his brother, but he didn’t look for him after Charlotte told him he’d come if he slept a few nights.

That’s it, few nights

Thanks to this, the atmosphere has cooled down a bit, as tension and anxiety reigns whenever Theo seems unhappy.

‘I’m glad he doesn’t look shocked.’

Initially, Shalott was concerned that Theo might suffer from PTSD.

Even if you were a kid, who didn’t know what blood or death was, you would be shocked to see your companion dead like that.

It seems that Theo didn’t understand it in a special way at this time.

Even when I asked him where he was, there was no sign of fear or dread.

Charlotte told him the knight was gone, messed with his lips and looked full of resentment, but he asked for no more.

“I’m so happy.”

Even if there was a problem, Theo is doing fine now in this house, he’d better not suffer any more.

“But I don’t know why he wants to stick with me.”

Charlotte thought Theo was trying to hold on to her all day.

On the first day, because there were a lot of strangers from whom Theo hid in Charlotte’s arms, when he saw a nanny or other staff, but over time, he seemed to get used to them and played well with Emma and the other staff.

But that was the case when Charlotte was around with him.

He no longer rejects others as he had at first, but worries when Charlotte disappears.

Charlotte couldn’t figure out why at all.

“The nanny would be better at babysitting.”

Honestly, she was clumsy in every way. It was her first time, of course.

Even when she was in Korea, she did not give her the opportunity to meet a child like Theo.

They were really bad with children, when she was getting him dressed, she kept putting his arms in another position, or she kept shaking when she put the soup in his mouth.

Even when she bathed him, she could not wash him well, so there were drops falling in his eyes.

However, Theo laughed with her, saying he was happy to see Charlotte.

The duck <Charlotte> that beautiful Peacock< Theo >chose as his mother would not be so blind!

“Why the hell?!”

The nanny noticed Charlotte’s questions and said,

“Oh, my God. ”

“Because you make a good impression on  kids.”

“Is that true? ”

Charlotte remembered her appearance. Bright blonde hair that curls and droops like a puppy, double eyelid blue eyes.

And a bright white round face.

Charlotte Lannia, who turns 20 this year, has a cute face.

<Charlotte is 20 years old and the Duke is 23 years old>

Every time she laughs, her drooping eyes gently bend and make a gentler impression, so Theo stays with her.

‘Okay, thank God’

Charlotte decided that this was the best option.

I’d rather he plays well than cry and stay all day looking for his older brother.

After all, Theo, who followed Charlotte like his sister, was still sitting in her lap.

Leaning in Charlotte’s arms, the child looks at the picture book, chewing on freshly baked cookies.

Theo’s round blue eyes sparkled brightly.

“The rabbit, who woke up early in the morning, went to the cave to meet his friend the bear. The drowsy black bear was asleep until daytime.”

“The bear is sleeping!”

Theo gently put his hands together and placed them on his cheek, making him fall asleep.

“Yes, the bears are sleeping. Theo’s going to get up early, right?”

When I first read the book, I couldn’t quickly respond to Theo’s sudden behaviour, but people like animals are good at adapting.

Theo smiled and tried to wipe his stained hands off his clothes. Charlotte quickly grabbed his wrist.

“No, it will get dirty if you wipe it on your clothes, didn’t I say that before?”

“Mhn, you get dirty!”

Theo communicated with Charlotte in a clear manner, his eyes were not teary at hearing her commanding voice.

It’s time for Charlotte to clean Theo’s hands and mouth with a tissue.

The door cautiously opened and Emma, ​​who had just gone out to get some more milk, entered.

“Milk!”

Emma’s expression was serious, unlike Theo who welcomed the milk.

Charlotte sensed something was wrong, she asked cautiously.

“What is the matter?”

Is there anyone from Heinst Duchy? Charlotte thought about this for a moment.

“It’s already been three days since I sent the letter, so I think it’s time.”

If the letter arrives on time as Charlotte expects, it is time for the people from Heinst County to come. But contrary to Charlotte’s thoughts, what came out of Emma’s mouth was something different.

“Viscount routine is here.”

After those words came out, Charlotte’s face hardened.

Viscount routine, a nobleman from the neighbouring lands, visited Charlotte every day for three days.

Each time, Charlotte always sent  him back for different arguments.

This time again, Charlotte had only one answer.

“I have a visitor here, go back  home. Tell him that.”

That’s the truth, Theodore is a Guest.

Charlotte was confident. Plus, even if she was free, she doesn’t want to meet Viscount  Routine

Emma, ​​who would normally have said yes, hesitated.

“This ······.”

“What is the problem?”

“The viscount is making a scene on the first floor. I’m afraid he drank alcohol or something, and Mr. Caesar is not here at the moment.”

<Oh, Caesar, where are you??!>

Even before Emma’s words were finished, the loud Viscount’s voice rang through the open door.

“I don’t know what you’re doing, but I know you’re in there, so get out! If you treat me this way, you will regret it!”

“Sister……”

Theo, who was surprised by the sudden turmoil, shrugged. Charlotte sighed, then rose from her seat on the bed, and let out another sigh.

Theo jumped off the bed and extended his arms.

“Sister, hug Theo! ”

<our Theo is sooo cute !>

Looking at the child, who was about to burst into tears, Charlotte gently patted Theo’s head and comforted him.

“I will be right back. Just stay with Emma for a second, ok?”

“Ummm!”

“Come on, good baby, then Emma, ​​please.”

“Okay…”

Charlotte patted Theo on the head again, her face completely unhappy, and left the room.

***

Charlotte left the room without turning again, while Theo stared at her far back.

Only after closing the door did he shrug his shoulders and head.

“Sister!”

Theo can’t remember exactly what happened when he first met Charlotte.

At that time, he cried a lot, thinking that he had fallen with his  brother and slept in the arms of his companion.

Then, when he opened his eyes to the loud noise, an adult  in black was looking for Theo.

A sharp blade in his hands shone from the sunlight filtering through the leaves.

‘I’m scared’

Theo thought instinctively.

At that moment, a bright light gently enveloped Theo’s body.

When Theo opened his eyes again, the men in black standing near him were on the ground.

The escort brother was also lying on the ground, Theo trembling and looking around.