CH 48

48 Muttering of A Certain Baron Daughter

I was adopted by Baron Plum and his wife.

According to the couple, their daughter – who was apparently my mother – eloped with a man and left behind a daughter. They said that after their daughter’s disappearance, the couple looked for her whereabouts and found that she died after giving birth to me, and that was why they came to the orphanage and adopted me.

So far, everything went according to the setting.

With me being adopted into the baron house, receiving the proper education and all that… I meant, I doubted people would be able to pick faults in my etiquette, it was perfect!

Although that achievement was only natural, after all, I had put such hard work into it for the sake of my future. I meant, I was the future queen of this kingdom after all. So, it was only natural for me to enjoy dancing and etiquette lessons. It was infinitely preferable to sweeping and cleaning the orphanage.

I had even finished the study of this world’s history from the walkthrough.

As proven by my grandparents’ praise when they found out about it. Furthermore, my sewing skill was perfect too. Although I couldn’t make layered cosplay costumes since there was no sewing machine, my creations were still miles better than the one sold in this world.

Honestly, the costume that the merchant sold simply couldn’t be worn as it was. Their thread management was lousy, and the size adjustment was also questionable to the point it was literally impossible for someone to customize it. Moreover, the costumes were also completely different from the one shown in the CG.

Completely unsightly!

That was why I was really delighted when I finally got a hold of a sewing machine and managed to make small accessories. That way, I could customize the unsightly costumes and turn it into a wondrous creation.

Fufufu, this is only natural. After all, I am the saint. I am born as the winner.

And yet… I wondered why… just why had my attendant never done as I told them to?

I only had one attendant, but she was a country hick, so it was hard for me to control her as she kept playing truant. I swear, was it that hard for her to carry clothes from one room to another?! Why did it take her half a day even though it was her only job?!

Furthermore, the butler. He was only a mere butler, but he dared to prevent me from buying the clothes I had taken a fancy to. Really, we were baron house alright. We were part of nobility for God’s sake! It should be fine to splurge a little bit, right? Right???

Oh, right, my attendant… My grandparents introduced her to me and touted her as a good, hardworking girl. However, looking at her performance, I was sure that they got cheated by her. Still… since both of them were okay with it, I guess I had no say in this regard.

Oh well.

And just like that, I spent my time in the baron’s countryside territory for some time. Fortunately, after some time living there, I finally got the chance to visit the royal capital.

From what I found out about the trip, it seemed that my grandparents had sent a request to the royal palace to get permission to appoint me as their successor. And after they received permission from the royal palace, they now had to go to receive the permit.

But just when I thought we were going to see the king, my hope was crushed when I knew that the one who gave us the permit was a haughty looking official.

Thus, my trip to the royal capital went to dust since I didn’t even get a chance to see Elliot. I was so bored! However, I had to endure for now. After all, I would get my chance to see him when we attended the academy in the future.

Hence, I changed my directive for this trip.

After begging my grandfather, I received his permission to visit the clothing store in the royal capital. And just as expected, I could find many beautiful and shiny clothes here. However, considering my budget, I wouldn’t be able to buy most of them.

The pain, the horror! Hmm, I wonder if they provide delivery service, too. They should, shouldn’t they?

I idly mused to myself as I looked out from the carriage. At this moment, on my way back, I noticed that the street was crowded for some reason.

“Sorry, Milady. We have to take a detour since they have blocked the magic tool district.” The coach said as he turned the carriage around.

However, at this precise moment, the ground suddenly shook. I immediately jumped out from the carriage and looked around, trying to find out what was wrong. But then I realized that everyone was looking at the royal palace.

Confused, I turned to look there as well, only to feel my jaw dropping.

What the hell is that? Why is something like dark green mist rising from that direction? Yet, it immediately vanished not even a moment later. What… What exactly happened there???

Oh, well, whatever. Let’s just go back to the carriage. Despite my curiosity, I chose to go back. However, at this time, I bumped into a tall man as soon as I turned around.

And this man was extremely suspicious in my eyes since he wore a robe that covered his head, yet no one seemed to notice him.

“Geez, it hurts. Where are you looking at when you’re walking?!” I scolded, raising my face to look at the man as I protested. However, my voice was soon lost to the wind because the other party turned out to be a handsome youth when I properly looked.

His eyes color was blood red, as enchanting as the rubies, and he had tanned skin with ultramarine hair color… At that moment, I was lost in the visage in front of me. Still, though I ended up staring at him for quite a while, I soon snapped out of my reverie and got back to my mind.

To think that I would end up meeting him at such a place… I thought, somewhat flabbergasted. I meant, it was such a random encounter! Still…

I really am lucky.

“Shut up, little girl. How dare you speak to me like that. Know your place.”

“Duke? You’re Duke, right?”

“… Who the hell are you, little girl?”

Uhm, what should I say here, I wonder?

“『Hatred will bring nothing. I know that all you want is to be loved, right?』” I recited. That should be what the heroine said to him, giving love to Duke, the Demon King who was starving for love.

Duke looked at me for a second before he burst into raucous laughter.

E-Eh? That should be the magic words, right?

“As if those empty words that come from someone who embodies envy and jealousy are going to work on me. I might be moved a bit if those words come from someone who’s truly sincere, but… kuku, I see, the great me is starving for love, huh.”

“Y-Yes. That’s why I’m gonna cure you.”

At that moment, a golden mist rose up from the royal palace before immediately vanishing from sight.

“Tch, failed eh.”

Duke’s face warped, then a green mist appeared a while later before vanishing just like the golden mist.

“That damned Goldberg and Greenwell.” He cursed as he prepared to leave, but then an arm appeared right in front of him.

Wait, an arm? Or is it a cat?

At first, I wondered whether it really was a black arm or not, but then when I took a second clearer look, it turned out to be a cat.

Really, that almost startled me to death.

I looked at the black cat curiously, noticing that it had a ring that resembled a golden and green padlock affixed on its ears.

Duke placed the cat on his shoulder, nodding his head as if he was talking to someone, then turned around. He looked like he was about to leave at that second.

W-WAIT A MINUTE! HE CAN’T JUST GO!

“D-DUKE! H-HEAR ME OUT!”

I shouted, subconsciously trying to touch his robe to stop him. However, the moment I did, the black cat’s fur suddenly stood to its ends. Then, the padlock affixed on the cat’s ear abruptly made a clear breaking sound and vanished to nothingness.

“Who are you little girl?”

“I’m Irene. The Saint.”

“You… are the Saint?”

Yeah. I nodded while puffing my che*st. Although sadly they were still flat since I was still a seven years old child right now, it was fine since they would grow along with my age.

Anyway, for a while, Duke’s face seemed like he was pondering something. And then he nodded as he passed the black cat to me.

“His name is Trevor. Always keep him by your side since he might be useful for you. Wait until I come again.”

Eeh, what kind of event is this? Oh well, whatever. Since I have already met Duke, then maybe I should aim for the reverse harem end. Alright, it’s decided then, let’s do my best to finish all the events and get that harem. Fight!

“Take care of him since he’s a bit weak right now.”

“Understood. Since that’s the case, see you again.”

“Yeah, see you again later. In person.” Duke said before he up and vanished, gone before I could say anything. Still…

YA~Y, affection U~P. Fufufu, I’m looking forward to the next event.

“NYAAA~!”

Meanwhile, the black cat – Trevor – in my arms was purring happily.