Capitulo 102
Episode 102
It was 20 years ago.
Twenty years ago, I was four years old. At that time, I couldn’t use my magic at all, so I’d have to throw it away….
I opened my eyes at the cruel word.
Throw it away?
Raymond realized he had made a mistake in speaking and kept his mouth shut.
It’s okay if you don’t want to say it. But if your name is on the Cassel family’s list of alchemists, it could be a real problem.
I didn’t know that.
It didn’t look like he was lying.
If you asked Raymond which of the noble Houses he hated the most, of course he would answer the Cassel Houses.
The relationship between Raymond and the Cassel family was not so good.
For now, I will find out.
Please inform me as soon as possible. If not, our side will have no choice but to sue him.
I feel sorry for him, but it wasn’t my fault that I didn’t even know his affiliation.
Raymond bit his lip and shook his head.
After I told him to come back, I called Niveia, the duchess.
I should have checked better… I’m sorry, princess.
No. I entrusted her with the job, what?
I didn’t say anything myself, and it was my fault for not expecting this to happen because the relationship between the two of them was not good.
Niveia started talking about how she would respond in the future.
But there wasn’t much we could do.
Of course, the main responsibility lies with Sir Raymond for not telling us this, but suing him will not repair all the damage we have suffered.
At the end of the day, we have to fight the Cassels.
I was lost in thought as I rummaged through the documents Niveia brought with me about patent registration law.
There must be something they overlooked.
Niveia and I left the store to Lella and started looking through all kinds of patent law cases to find a way.
Not only patents related to alchemy, but also industries in general and magic, everything was checked.
How many days have passed.
When I was looking through the documents to the point where my eyes stiffened and my head ached, one case caught my attention.
I motioned to Niveia and opened the book for her.
What do you think of this?
Mmm.
It’s not so impossible this way?
Niveia looked a bit puzzled.
Is there a problem?
No. Alchemists don’t like to react this way. But even there, we tripped and fell, and there’s no way we won’t do that.
Apparently, the method I suggested was a rather cowardly method.
But I wasn’t an alchemist, I was just a businesswoman.
So there was no need to worry about my image.
Then prepare like this and proceed.
Yes, princess.
* * *
A strange thing happened.
As news of the Cassel family’s accusations spread in social circles, the boutique began to flood with customers.
Maybe it’s the anxiety of not being able to use the product anymore.
I barely designed my own scent and started bragging about it, but it disappeared.
It seemed like I was going to have a lot of hoarding.
First, we limited the number of purchases per person. And what happened to that new patent?
I finished writing it up and inserted it as a new clause at the end of the revised security document. It will probably register safely without major incident.
The method we came up with was a very lethal method.
Basically, after a period of 20 years, a patent would be released for anyone to use.
In particular, the materials used in such cosmetics rarely have expired patents.
We decided to patent a combination of those materials.
Since the recipe for the combination of ingredients becomes patentable, if it is passed, we will have to contribute royalties, even if it is a conventional recipe.
It was a very disrespectful method, but perfect for offending someone.
This is how the late Her Majesty the Empress fought against Marquis Liberty.
I bowed my head at the first story I heard.
If it was Marquis Liberty, you mean the Grand Duchess’s father?
Yes, he is. Originally, the two of them had a good relationship, but things got worse after the marriage conversation with His Majesty the Emperor, who was not the Crown Prince at that time.
The stories I heard after that were quite interesting.
It is said that Aster’s mother, Selena, was loved by many men.
A lively personality, beautiful appearance and even the talent of an outstanding magician.
Although she was not a high-ranking aristocrat, she said that she received constant confessions from the heirs of influential families in the political world.
The one who fell in love among them was the Emperor.
Mmm.
When I became interested, Niveia told me everything she knew.
Aster’s mother seemed to have enjoyed a splendid love story more than I expected.
Most of them gave up after she became the empress. But Marquis Liberty did not give up on him until the end.
As I quietly listened to the story, I felt a sense of incongruity.
A girl who is loved by everyone regardless of her status.
Isn’t that the story I have heard a lot?
«No way…»
I looked at my bracelet.
I couldn’t delay meeting Daniel any longer.
* * *
Daniel went to the café to meet Karina.
At the butler’s suggestion, he wore discreet clothes.
-For an apology at such an official event, the princess must have hated him the most. Duke, I’m sorry to say this, but the apology you’ve given me now doesn’t seem to have any sincerity.
Daniel was surprised by her words.
He never imagined seeing himself kneeling in front of everyone and apologizing would be a burden to Karina.
It’s because Tatiana liked the way he bent his pride.
-Are not the personalities of Her Highness and the Princess completely different?
The butler sighed softly, and even the godfather shook his head.
Since then, Daniel has not stopped writing letters to Karina telling her that he wants to speak properly again.
But there was no response from her.
He was going to visit her, but didn’t dare because he thought she would hate him even more.
Daniel often only heard from Karina through Robert.
«But she said she’d see me today…»
Feeling a little relieved?
With a little hope, Daniel takes a sip of his coffee.
He doesn’t normally enjoy the bitter taste of coffee, but strangely, it felt good today.
Ah.
The door opened and Karina walked in.
Her long, black hair that reached her waist was lightly tied up in one, and she was wearing a one-piece suit instead of her usual fancy dress.
At first glance, she looked like a middle-class person, but her movements were very elegant.
People watched Karina passing between the tables.
As if paying no attention to those stares, Karina sat casually across from Daniel.
It’s been a while, Daniel.
Karina removed the hat she wore on her head and set it down beside her, smiling slightly.
Daniel tilted his head, not knowing what to make of her suddenly racing heart.
Oh, it’s been a while…
What, why are you bowing your head like that?
Daniel raised his head at the harsh words.
Oh? Your face is red.
No, it just doesn’t matter.
Daniel frowned and looked away.
Karina looked at Daniel for a moment and then shrugged.
May I take your order?
Daniel was able to escape Karina’s gaze because the employee approached him and asked.
May I see the menu?
Here it is.
The clerk handed Karina the menu board.
While she was concentrating on the menu, Daniel raised his head and looked at Karina.
She was touching her lips with her fingertips, contemplating what to do.
His gaze was drawn to the movement of her slender white fingers.
Was Karina that beautiful?
She couldn’t even remember what kind of person the Karina she knew was.
Bring me some herbal tea.
Yes, guest.
Karina was worried about Daniel, who was looking at her funny.
But she deliberately pretended not to know.
There were times when it was better not to know the answer.
G, thank you for coming to see me like this, Karina.
I called you because I needed you, so you don’t have to thank me too much.
It was a cold word, but even that was good.
Daniel nodded and fiddled with the handle of the glass.
You said in the letter that you remember how you got the bracelet?
Although it was a story that didn’t have to be told, Daniel delayed answering in the hope that he would come across it.
Yes. My memory is a little bad.
Tell me then.
He told her what he remembered.
From getting lost at the festival the three of them went to play together, and from the first person he met there he handed her a bracelet.
Did he tell you to give it to him?
Yes, I remember he told me to give it to Tatiana, but it wasn’t really like that.
As soon as she finished talking, Karina took a small portrait out of her purse and showed it to Daniel.
Was it this person?
Daniel looked closely at the picture Karina had handed him.
A beautiful woman with soft brown hair shone with bright blue eyes.