CH 98

Three years later, Yeckhart’s mansion.

Yeckhart’s old butler, Ethan, deliberately gave out a stern voice.

“Young Master, Lady.” 

Then a little girl who had been putting things off the whole time ran out of the room and stood in front of Ethan.

The girl had beautiful red hair down to her waist, light green eyes that looked mysterious, and clear features.

Linsy Raniero has grown a lot in three years but is still a cute little girl.

Her plump cheeks and still-short limbs proved that Linsy was still young. 

It was a miracle that Linsy could stay in the Yeckhart mansion for three years.

Three years ago.

Arthur Raniero suddenly collapsed from an unknown illness.

So, Raniero locked the door to the territory of the bird clan and didn’t take part in any events for three years, cutting off all communication.

Because.

‘I could have been fine.’

After Arthur Raniero had fallen, the people of Raniero didn’t bother to take Linsy. 

People talk a lot about how they need to get ready for war with Yeckhart to get that little girl, who is now Linsy Yeckhart, back.

‘Because it’s red hair.’

Linsy was regarded as a disgrace to the bird clan. 

Objects with problems were accidentally sent outside.

It’s clear that Linsy Raniero’s ability and anything else wouldn’t matter, so let’s just let her stay in Yeckhart. 

It was a story that Arthur Raniero would have flagged if he had heard it. 

Because Arthur knew how great and amazing Linsy’s abilities were.

However, he hid it because he worried others would covet that ability.

The others in Raniero had no idea that Linsy would have such terrifying powers. 

Thanks to it, Linsy was able to grow up safely in Yeckhart.

“Arsene!”

Linsy screamed loudly at the closed door, and a rustle was heard inside. 

“Ar–sene! Are you going to be slow?”

“No, I’m on my way.”

A boy with curly gray hair walked out of the room, pulling his tie uncomfortably.

Arsene Yeckhart.

The seven-year-old little boy who was sick and small three years ago was now remarkably healthy.

As a ten-year-old, he has grown a lot in height.

Even in difficult circumstances, he grew up so well that Linsy, Kendrick, and Yeckhart’s servants felt proud whenever they saw Arsene. 

Before he knew it, Ethan was happy when he looked at the Lady and the Young Master who had grown up.

They say children grow up quickly.

Linsy and Arsene fought a lot and grew up very fast. 

When Arsene was sick, Linsy treated him, and on days when Linsy was sick, Arsene nursed her all day. 

There were days when they rode a small boat together at the reservoir, and there were days when they rode horses together at the horseback riding ground.

Arsene and Linsy went down to the village together, and invited Ansia and sometimes Leona and Cain to spend a nice night at Yeckhart’s mansion.

Like any other kid.

And that’s what it is.

‘It’s what everyone dreamed of.’

Something that the Young Master can play and enjoy like any other child. 

Rather than worrying about when the disease will reappear, he can go out and run and roll in the dirt.

Arsene has only been sick twice in three years.

Even with that, Linsy treated him both times, and his symptoms quickly subsided, and the pain was not too severe.

If they don’t talk about it now, it’s hard to see him as a sick child.

“The condition has stabilized a lot. This could be considered a miracle.”

Kendrick has kept Linsy and Arsene from going out to some extent over the past three years.

It was because the Giles flower had not been found, and the other clans were being stimulated and sensitive. 

Instead, he allowed them to go down to the village from time to time.

In addition, today.

“Why are you coming out just now, Arsene?”

Linsy glanced at Arsene. Arsene laughed dumbfoundedly.

“You jumped out too fast.”

“You prepared it late. I want to go quickly.”

It was the day Arsene and Linsy went to see a play for the first time.

After Ethan confirmed that Arsene and Linsy got on the luxurious carriage that they had been given as a gift for their wedding three years ago, he turned around.

***

“What are you doing coming out so late? The preparations have already been completed.”

As I complained, Arsene looked at me without being upset.

“I was just tidying up my clothes for a while. Why are you so impatient?”

“You are slow, Arsene. Are you going to take responsibility if I’m late for a play?” 

“If it’s late…you can watch the next play.”

“There’s no next play, Ethan said this was the last.”

Leaning against the carriage window, I met Arsene’s eyes and smiled.

Arsene’s face immediately caught my eye.

‘Hmm… he definitely grew up a lot.’

I remembered the first time I met Arsene.

‘Hello, my name is Lincy Raniero!’

At the time, Arsene was about two fingers shorter than I was.

But now, he was just two inches taller.

In addition, at that time, his face was chubby and cute, but now his cheeks are quite slim because he has grown a little.

I squinted my eyes and looked at Arsene.

‘It’s time for Arsene to shed his fur, too….’

The first shed fur and transformation. 

For the beastmen, the first shed and transformation were great events. 

‘Of course I was an exception….’

I couldn’t wait to see Arsen’s first transformation.

‘It’s probably a little wolf.’

Will Arsene go around the mansion in the form of a little wolf?

Or will he just lie down and take a nap as usual?

I kept thinking it would be nice if Arsene could quickly succeed in the transformation.

“Is there something on me?”

“No, there’s nothing like that.” 

Upon hearing my answer, Arsene shrugged his shoulders.

The carriage ran quickly and arrived at the downtown area. The escort knights first checked how many people were gathered in front of the concert hall, then opened the carriage door and reached out to Linsy. 

“Thank you~!”

Linsy jumped down, holding the escort knight’s hand as he was accustomed to. 

The sky-high dress rustled around Linsy’s shin.

“Do you want me to hold you, Arsene?”

“Enough, I can get off by myself.”

Arsene grumbled and jumped from the carriage alone, staggering for a moment. 

But Arsene jumped right to the front and blushed.

“Arsene? I heard you can get off by yourself”.

“Linsy, can’t we sit separately?”

Arsene raised his eyebrows in an earnest request, but I shook my head brightly. 

“No, didn’t you hear what father said? You and I, in the VIP seats, just watch the play and come home right away.”

“I heard, of course, phew. Nevermind.”

Arsene let out a sigh. As Arsene and I moved on, escort knights dressed rather lightly followed us.

We entered the theater and found a VIP seat, and sat down.

It was a good spot overlooking the stage. In addition, the compartments were divided, so there was no need to worry about eye contact with the person next to you. 

“Wow, that’s really amazing. Isn’t that right, Arsene?” 

“Yes, but can you speak quietly?”

Arsene sighed. Only then did I open my mouth and look at Arsene’s eyes.

“Is this where we need to be quiet?”

“Won’t you get kicked out if you keep talking with that voice even after the performance starts?”

At Arsene’s nasty words, I glanced at Arsene and immediately turned my eyes to the stage.

Shortly thereafter, the play began.

The title of the play is <Things Pricked by Rose Thorns>.

Women in colorful dresses sang and acted together.

Every time they turned round to dance, the colorful dresses spread out like petals.

‘Wow…’

It was my first time seeing the play, and it was a new feeling.

Arsene, too, seemed very focused, unable to take his eyes off the stage.

Arsene patted me.

“Linsy, look over there.”

“There? Where?” 

I stared at the place Arsene was pointing at.

However, where Arsene pointed, there was only the floor.

“Are you kidding me? This kind of prank….” 

That moment.

All the lights inside the theater went out, and soon I heard something collapsing.

Then Yeckhardt’s Shadow Knights emerged from somewhere and surrounded Arsene in a circle.

Even in the dark, the blue necklace hanging around my neck shone softly.

“Take this off!”

Arsene took off my necklace and put it in his pocket.

Because the necklace is shining, it could be a situation that tells them that the target is here. 

I slowly looked at the situation.

At that time.

Whoosh—! 

I could see Arsene using his ability.

It was dark, so it was hard to see, but one thing was certain Arsene’s shadow wolf had been summoned in this darkness. 

“Go after him, bite it.” 

As soon as Arsene’s command was finished, it felt like something was rushing.