CH 40.2

40.2  Monologue of a Certain Duke Daughter 4

Aauu, even though I’m about to return to my room… I got caught… QAQ.

“Yes, Dear Father.” I bowed obediently and turned around, about to go back to my room despite my wish to be able to stay longer. However, my step halted when I heard the words my father spoke next.

“My deepest apologies for my daughter’s rudeness, Lord Goldberg, Bates-dono.” My dearest father was apologizing to Lord Goldberg and the dull looking man beside him, but that’s now what caught my attention.

Eh, he’s WHAT?

“―― Bates?” I murmured out loud.

Let’s see… I’m sure I’ve heard his name before, but… where?

“Yes, Miss Katrina. It’s nice to meet you, my name is Bates Sphene.” The dull looking man introduced himself.

Bates… Sphene… Ah, the Green Girl(Oriana Sphene)’s uncle! His name is written in the official fanbook, and if I’m not wrong, the information there stated that he’s a magic tool researcher… as well as the person that Green (Luke Greenwell) respected the most. I thought, inwardly nodding to myself.

According to the official fanbook, he was supposed to die when Luke was still young due to an accident during a magic tool experiment. Ever since then, Luke had always worn the memento left behind by Bates – the white robe – on top of his uniform to remember him.

In the official fanbook, it was told that Luke witnessed Bates’ death himself because he had gone to the other’s shop. Therefore, when the result of the investigation claimed that Bates’ death was an accident, Luke felt especially dissatisfied because he felt that all evidence pointed out that he was killed by something similar to edged tools.

However, the one who announced the result of the investigation was none other than his father, Count Greenwell, and Oriana’s father, Count Sphene.

That was the impetus that caused his relationship with Oriana to distort slightly. The game plot then went on with Heroine-chan (player) taking initiative to investigate the real criminal along with Luke. They then discovered that the one who killed Bates turned out to be the demon. Realizing who the real culprit is, Luke finally let go of his resentment and repaired his relationship with the two counts and Oriana.

However, now that I knew that I couldn’t rely on Heroine-chan and considering the plot, I had to prevent their distorted relationship from happening. Moreover, the fanbook had stated that Bates was one of the rare magic tool researchers. So, saving him would also be a good thing for the kingdom.

Anyway, though I knew that he was supposed to die – in accordance to the game plot scenario -, I couldn’t just let that happen, especially not when I saw the chance to save him. I meant… letting that happen would only make Luke and Oriana sad. And I preferred that to not happen. Besides, preventing his death might allow them to get along with one another… so there shouldn’t be a problem… right?

Ugh, my stomach hurts. I wailed inwardly, stressed out whenever the game plot came to mind.

Anyhow, let’s try to do something I could for Bates for now. And the only thing I could do was limited to giving him simple advice; advice to raise his vigilance.

“Bates Sphene… uhm, please be wary of a certain person or accidental discharge of magic tools or edged tools. Especially in your store.” I advised earnestly.

… Eh? What’s with their expression? Did I do something strange?

“Katrina… that’s, what does that mean?”

Dear Father, your face is really scary right now, you know? … Okay, let’s escape from this place. I decided, taking a tiny step backwards in caution.

“Eh, ah, my deepest apologies. I just feel that I have to tell you that. I bear no ill will toward you. Sorry, I shall take my leave!” I said, bowing slightly and as gracefully as I could, then I turned around to leave. However, just when I was about to run back to my room, I remembered something and added, “Uhm, Lord Goldberg, your dance with your wife is so wonderful.”

“A-Ah, thank you very much.”

Even though Lord Goldberg ended up replying to me with a flabbergasted expression, I still felt very much happy with it as I left.

Yup, I feel my heart is really healed by his gentle and graceful ‘Thank you’.

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The next day, I thought that my father would say something about my remark last night, but… in the end, aside from giving me a brief look, he didn’t say anything at all. However, he did go to the royal palace earlier than usual.

As my father did not do anything, I put the matter behind me and proceeded with my day. Since Muriel’s mother had asked me to visit Muriel who was sick, I went to do just that.

It seems something really bad just happened to her… to the point that Muriel’s mother asked my mother to send me to advise Muriel. Still… Why me?

Bearing such confusion with me, I went to her residence. However, when I met her, the sight that greeted me was Muriel’s weeping form, shocking me greatly.

W-What had happened?! Why is she crying like the world is ending?! I thought, frantically trying to soothe her, while at the same time finding out what exactly happened to her to cause her tears. But when I heard the details from Muriel and realized that her engagement with Theodore got called off, I turned into stone.

… SERIOUSLY?! W-Wait just a minute. The yellow couple’s engagement got cancelled?! Wait, how can you just straight out do that?! Furthermore, the reason is those nonsensical gossips amongst the nobles?! What the heeeeeeeeeck?!

“But, you see, my dear brother, Zachariah brought me a message from Lord Goldberg.” Muriel said, a bashful smile gracing her lips as her teary eyes brightened up.

“Lord Goldberg said that Theodore-dono has yet to give up and he is trying to do his best to get our father’s consent. That’s why, he told me that Muriel, you have to cheer up and eat your meal properly so you can welcome Theodore-dono with a healthy smile. And surely, Muriel does not want to be reunited with him with a sickly and emaciated figure, right? So, eat your meal and stay healthy for the next time you meet him. I’ll also tell our father about this matter, okay?”

Muriel imitated her brother’s words, a tiny smile filled with hope for the future gracing her lips, brightening her whole face that was stained with tears.

I see… Thank goodness. I patted my chest in relief. In short, you’re telling me that there’s an obstacle that prevented the formation of the yellow couple, right? But they’re still fighting to be together… 

Wait. What the heck? Is it just me… or did I actually just hear them flirting while being separated? Oh, well, whatever. If they can still do that, I guess the problem isn’t as serious as she described. Still… Let’s try and ask my father about this matter when I return. I mean, my dear father surely has a better way to solve this situation,right?

More importantly…

“Muriel-sama, you also have to do your best to become a woman befitting Theodore-sama.”

“F-Fueee?” Muriel flailed, holding her bright red cheeks bashfully.

Her flushed red face is so adorable~. I gushed internally.

“How about we form a study group? We can aim to become splendid noble ladies together with everyone.”

“Yes! I-I will do my best to become a woman befitting Theodore-sama!”

Yup, let’s overturn the rumour about her being stalking horse for Theodore. I decided, warmly gazing at her bashful reaction.

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