Capitulo 38

Episode 38

For a moment I thought my ears were bad.

Because of you, I can’t use magic for a while, so take the responsibility!

Raymond, who had declared a bombshell, sat down on the floor and started protesting on the floor as if he had thrown away all his pride.

The way he was screaming and rolling around looked like that of a small child.

«Is that person really crazy?»

I sighed in frustration and yelled at him.

You are a magician. There will be no magical tools to protect you at home.

I mean, because someone has sealed my magic powers, so I can’t even go to my house. Or free myself from the magic seal.

It was the first time I heard that my mother had cast a barrier that sealed her magic powers.

So I had no idea of the magic that would break the seal.

When I didn’t respond, Raymond put the back of his hand to his forehead as if he were in a play and fell sideways.

Did you make a barrier like this without countermeasures?

Because I never imagined there would be people coming to the Duke’s house like this.

Raymond smiled as if he had caught a weakness.

I didn’t want him to laugh like that.

At times like that, things always happen in a direction I never imagined.

I called someone and decided to get him out of the Duke’s house.

I’m under no obligation to help you.

So you want him to go out in this helpless state?

That is Sir Raymond’s responsibility.

There was no reason for me to protect the safety of Raymond, who was neither friend nor foe de facto.

You made my body like this, so the princess should be responsible!

What are you talking about!

I protested loudly at the comments that anyone could misinterpret.

That’s right, if you throw me out like that, I have no choice but to tell the truth. The princess did something terrible to me and threw me away.

What a stupid thing to say…

Then the door shattered with a bang.

My father, who entered the warehouse with the annoyed gentlemen behind them, rolled his eyes and approached Raymond.

You dare to slander my daughter!

And with no time to stop him, he grabbed Raymond by the throat and punched him.

Normally, Raymond would have lightly dodged, but somehow this time he let him hit him quietly.

There is no way Raymond is the type of person who would allow my father to retaliate.

I decided to stop my father because I thought he was up to something.

Father, stop. Just throw him out and that’s all.

Oh me, this is too much!

As soon as I finished speaking, Raymond grabbed one of his arms and collapsed on the floor.

Then he grimaced and groaned.

What?

When we panicked, Raymond screamed louder.

He even seemed to cry.

No matter how wrong I was, Duke, isn’t that too much? If my arm is broken, how can I stop it?

Hey, this kid!

Raymond said with a cheeky grin on his face. I hurriedly stopped my father from running back to him.

Then Raymond opened his red lips and whispered provocatively.

It wasn’t enough that they sealed my magic power, so I won’t even be able to use my arm. Duke Pioneers are cruel and ruthless people.

It was not uncommon.

Raymond couldn’t have had a problem with his arm because my father, a civilian had beaten him several times.

«This kid let himself get hit on purpose.»

I already had a headache as to what kind of rumors they would make after they shipped him out. Dad and I left the warehouse to discuss what to do.

I want to get rid of him right away, but I have no choice.

My father, who had been blaming himself for not being able to contain his anger for a moment, became discouraged.

Since we couldn’t find out what he was planning, Raymond only pretended that I had broken his arm.

I dismissed my father disconsolately and returned to Raymond.

As I waited, Raymond just whistled. The eyes of the gentlemen guarding him gradually lit up with anger.

I sighed and stepped forward.

I will call the doctor. And while you are being treated, I will protect you at the duke’s residence.

It is a great honor. Thank you, Princess Pioneer.

I looked at him with a sarcastic tone. Then he rolled his eyes in mock innocence and gave a charming smile.

He might not be able to use magic now, but somehow he smelled like a weed.

* * *

From that day on, Raymond began shamelessly staying at the Duke’s mansion.

He didn’t seem to mind, even when people in the duke’s household talked openly about their hostility towards him.

Ah, it is an old family, so it is more modest compared to the Grand Duke’s family.

He even did not hesitate to compare with Archduke Gloucester.

My father was willing to do anything to harass Raymond.

I wrote a letter to my mother in a hurry. I did not want to contact her about this, but things got worse.

If it had gone on like this, an irreversible accident would have occurred.

After all, if there is something to gain, there is something to lose.

I let out a long sigh and climbed into the carriage.

Not long ago, a letter arrived from Daniel saying he had found Robert’s whereabouts.

After his supervisor died of an incurable disease, Robert was said to have become separated from his friends with whom he had worked.

They quickly discovered where two of them were, but it wasn’t Robert.

«Suddenly he became still.»

At the time, Robert was in the spotlight at the conference for his outstanding research accomplishments.

He seemed well qualified to fill the position where his advisor was missing and take over their research.

Why did he suddenly disappear?

As he pondered, the carriage pulled up in front of Duke Malphyrion’s residence.

The elegant appearance of the duke’s house was unchanged from what I had seen in my childhood.

A familiar face was waiting for me at the door.

It was William, the Duke of Malphyrion’s butler.

He greeted me courteously and welcomed me.

Welcome, Princess Pioneer. How have you been?

Fine. How have you been?

I am very well thanks to the princess’s concern.

He smiled and led me inside. William has always been kind to me.

He was one of the people who secretly took care of me when I was pushed to the limit due to the breakup of my engagement to Daniel.

I didn’t know the day would come when I would guide her like that again.

I know.

We walked through the Duke’s drawing room, talking lightly. There were many familiar faces among the people I saw along the way.

As we passed with a friendly greeting, old memories came to mind.

It was a scene that would have become a daily routine had I married Daniel.

Daniel didn’t like it, but the people he met through him did.

The people of the Malphyrion family were kind and familiar with righteousness.

The Duke will be here soon. Please wait in the drawing room and I will bring him tea.

Thank you very much.

We arrived at the hall in no time. I drank tea and looked around the salon slowly. It was just as I remembered it.

The pictures on the walls, the sofa and even the smell were the same.

It felt like I had gone back in time.

Did you wait long?

Ah. No.

After a while, Daniel appeared. I put down my cup of tea and stood up.

Daniel waved his hand as if to let it go.

Why are you in such a hurry? I also have enough time to go and have a cup of tea.

He smiled and sat down opposite me. Soon the maid came in, warmed the cup of tea and poured the tea.

Sunlight filtering through the translucent curtains filled the room.

There was a sense of peace and tranquility, so I waited quietly for Daniel to finish his tea.

But why is it Robert?

Why?

In the past, that friend was fine, but not now. I’d rather you look for someone else.

The main reason I wanted to set up a hospital was to see the end.

But there was no need to tell Daniel about that.

And there was one more reason to look for Robert.

Because of Niveia.

Niveia? The creator of the perfume you launched?

Yes. She recently lost her sense of smell. I tried many ways to treat her, but it was difficult.

Ah…

Daniel nodded as if he understood.

There’s a lot of interest in Niveia in social circles these days.

Mostly it was thanks to Tatiana, who fluttered freely about what I had told her.

She’s getting a lot of attention now that she’s overcome her disability, but it’s unknown when she’ll come back like a boomerang.

All right, let’s make it quick.

Daniel promptly emptied the teacup and jumped out of his seat.

I followed him without a word and got into the waiting family car.

And Daniel followed me.

What? Go in another carriage.

What are you going to do? It’s uncomfortable. It’s much more comfortable to travel together.

Arguing like that with Raymond this morning was exhausting.

There was nothing wrong with what he said, so I shut my mouth and looked out the window.

Soon the carriage departed.

Daniel wanted to talk to me again and again, but I ignored him completely.

He closed his eyes without a word and waited for us to arrive at the destination.

We are here. Duke, princess.

At the driver’s words, we got off the carriage.

The place we arrived at was an old apartment that looked like it was going to collapse at any moment.