In the middle of winter, I was soaked in cold water, and my body immediately trembled.
The adjutant who came with my grandfather came straight to me. Then he took off his jacket and put it over my shoulders.
"Is there a problem."
"That is… … ."
Baron Moreau, who was embarrassed to see the duke, laughed awkwardly haha.
"I heard what happened in the castle. I was embarrassed to say that I had cheated. I even got into a fight with another kid when I thought I needed reflection."
"I beg your pardon?"
"Don't worry. At this point, you would have greatly regretted it, so don't do that again—"
"What nonsense!"
The adjutant raised his voice.
Baron Moreau looked at me and my grandfather with a puzzled expression.
"I was late coming home today because of cheating… … ."
"The reason the lady was late to come home is because He expressed His divine protection!"
"… … yes?"
Grandpa looked at me.
"You are right. The area where the dragon bones were buried was the old Myrten Plain."
I thought it would take quite a while, but you already found it.
Well, it won't be that difficult to find if you use the divine protection.
Baron Moreau turned blue.
It seems that he has gradually grasped the situation.
Both of his hands trembled.
'I guess so.'
The thing my grandfather hated the most was the extremes.
After all, I am the granddaughter of Duke Astra.
He didn't know when he was treated as an invisible person, but now that he's proven his worth, he's definitely one of Astra's smaller owners.
Baron Moreau opened his blue lips to make an excuse.
"This, this is, so… … !"
"I will ask."
Those were my grandfather's words.
Even though it was just one word, goosebumps ran from the tips of my feet.
A night where even the sound of the wind is immersed in darkness.
The moonlight streamed in from the window and shattered the contours of his silhouette.
As he walked along with the clatter of his heels, Baron Moreau collapsed.
Grandpa asked.
"What are you?"
There was no pitch in the voice that came out.
When I lowered my eyes, there was only a shimmering light in my eyes.
Baron Moreau swallowed dryly and said.
"I-I am the 16th generation descendant of the Moro family—"
"no."
Grandpa lifted Baron Moreau's chin with the butt end of his cane.
"You are a dog."
"… … ."
"If you want to bark, bark, if you bite, bite."
The tip of the wand went down Baron Moreau's chin and landed on his neck.
"It's because the dog doesn't recognize its owner."
Baron Moreau spoke in a tight, main voice.
"buy… Please save me."
"… … ."
"Save, save, save. please save me please save me please save me please save me please save me please save me save me... … !"
"You know how to bark."
Having said that, he turned his back on Baron Moreau.
The adjutant took care of me and caught up with my grandfather.
Only when the adjutant put me down did Baron Moreau catch his breath.
What reached my ears at that moment.
Kwajik-
… … It was a strange cracking sound.
"Keep it up... … far away... … !"
I hardened. I try to turn my head slowly like a broken machine,
"Don't look back."
The adjutant stood close and covered his back.
It wasn't hard to predict what Baron Moreau would look like.
* * *
I was moved to the castle.
When I packed up and came out, the teachers and children who had already heard the news were out.
The teachers saw me off from the hallway.
"Classes with the lady were really enjoyable."
"Even if you go to the castle, stay strong."
"He is a wise man, and he will do well in anything. Please contact me if you need anything."
Teachers have been really good to me.
He gave me a lot of candy and gave me milk.
"Sammy, thank you. And I earn a lot of money. (Thank you, sir. And investing in Sabong Bank makes a lot of money.)"
The teachers cried and took out their notebooks.
"Yes, lady. You should be fine. But is it Sabong? Is it a copy?"
"I will never forget the two years I spent with you... … The pen doesn't come out. Could you lend me some? Sabong Bank?"
We had a tearful farewell.
The teachers escorted me to the front of the wagon, and I waved my hand and got into the wagon.
Subsequently, the adjutant in the carriage saw the teachers stroking their notebooks with strange expressions on their faces, crying and crying.
"Isn't it Sir Andward and Sir Simoric?"
"Yes. It's the name of Sam Saem Middle."
"Aren't they the chiefs of the Eastern and Western Academy, respectively?"
The adjutant said, "Why do such talented people not take the bureaucratic exam, and teachers… … ." he muttered.
It was.
In fact, the teachers were so talented that their names were mentioned in
Why are such people now teachers?
'Because I don't have money.'
The smart ones knew.
Even if he is managed, he who has no money and no money will end up being rolled to death.
That's why I became a teacher of the twelfth tower.
Even if it's a collateral, it's to build a relationship with the nobles of Astra.
'I guess he was trying to make a back boat like that.'
But the kids were too young, so it would take decades to form a proper side for me.
Then, I appeared.
She is the granddaughter of the Duke of Astra (back ship), and a child with great information (Don).
In other words, a treasure that will give you both a belly and money.
'Teachers think I give investment information, but I'm not.'
I was investing.
To create talented people who will be my strength if I ever enter Astra Castle.
The teachers were still crying and waving at me.
I also waved and waved.
'Quickly create capital and manage your nature. Teachers!'
After a while, the wagon started moving.
I looked at the adjutant in surprise.
"Take care of Habuji! (I don't have a grandfather!)"
It meant that the duke was not on board, so it was okay to set off.
"The Duke stopped by while he was out. Come home with me."
I said "yes." and quietly folded his hands.
The adjutant smiled brightly.
He was a man with a friendly feeling, unlike the adjutant of the terrifying duchy.
'The face is also handsome.'
Soft brown hair and yellow eyes.
He was a handsome man with a gentle image.
There was even a charm that made people feel comfortable, so it was not uncomfortable to come to the castle.
When the carriage arrived at the castle, the adjutant picked me up and dropped me off.
"Then, I will guide you to where you will be staying for the time being."
I ended up staying on the 3rd floor of the annex.
He said, opening the door.
"The servants will free your luggage. Rest then."
I grabbed the end of his jacket as he was about to say hello and go back.
Then he lowered himself and asked.
"Do you need anything?"
"Name, I know it."
At my words, he hesitated for a moment.
"You're also unique."
"… … ?"
"ah… … . I don't mean bad. Because none of my direct relatives wanted to know the name of the hired person."
"Yes."
"I am Conrad Martial."
He closed his eyes and smiled, then got up.
"Have a nice dream."
Then he left.
I didn't even think to close the door and stared at his back.
'Conrad?'
Conrad Martial?
He covered his mouth with both small hands. I almost burst out screaming... … !
'Conrad Martial is that man.'
There are many words that refer to Conrad in the novel.
The conductor of the blackout.
The youngest official to pass the civil service exam.
and… … betrayer.
'Because he stabbed his grandfather and escaped.'
After that, he became the head of the information guild and appeared.
* * *
next day.
It was a cool morning with birds chirping, but I didn't feel refreshed at all.
'Here comes Conrad.'
Conrad played the role of an assistant to Dahlia, the main character of
Because he betrayed the duke, he will be pursued by the Duke of Astra for the rest of his life.
Dahlia, who is loved by her grandfather, intervenes.
In fact, Conrad, who was very tired of Astra's pursuit, becomes her person.
No problem so far.
'The problem is that after being attacked by Conrad, Grandpa goes into a coma for a while.'
When Grandpa goes into a coma, this will become a battlefield.
Astra's immediate descendants were close to beasts. It's not tame either.
Right now, he's on the leash of being a grandfather, but if he disappears, there'll be an uproar.
'Then I, who has no one to protect me... … .'
It felt like my heart was going off in the instep.
While I was thinking so, I heard a knock.
"Can I help you get up?"
"Yes."
After answering, the maids came in with water.
The maid soaked a towel in water, removed the mucus from her eyes, and wiped her face.
I also brushed my hair, but it didn't hurt at all even if I had curly hair.
"What kind of ribbon would you like? I think this yellow lace ribbon would look good too."
"Yes."
"You are very gentle, Mrs. Preparation was easy."
"Yes!"
The maids laughed as if I was cute for answering well.
After everything was ready, he showed me a mirror.
"Do you like it?"
I opened my eyes and looked in the mirror.
My hair, which looked like a bundle of straws, became so neat.
Indeed, they are maids by nature.
'right. Erilotte's setting was the most beautiful in the world.'
I forgot about it because I looked like a sick poodle because my hair was not managed.
It is different from the cotyledon when it is well taken care of.
It was a very cute face.
After getting ready, I ate breakfast.
It was a creamy soup with tender beef and fresh vegetables cut into small pieces.
It was savory, soft and delicious.
I was about to eat the accompanying garnish, but I hesitated when I saw the green pepper.
And he looked at the maids quietly.
'I hate green peppers.'
I don't eat bell peppers. Bell peppers were the enemy of children.
If I was in the twelfth tower, I would have secretly buried it among other vegetables, but now the castle maids are watching me.
My every move will be reported upstairs and flowed to my grandfather.
I really hate bell peppers, but my grandfather would love a kid who eats peppers.
After dipping the bell pepper with a fork, I swallowed dry saliva.
And then, I bit it, and it immediately turned into tears.
The maids who watched the battle with bell peppers with an excited look laughed.
Fortunately, the employees seemed friendly to the young me.
'Grandpa is important to keep going like this.'
There shouldn't be anything that the house is sold in a coma.
I made up my mind.
I can't help it, so I decided to protect my grandfather.
* * *
After dinner, I played with the maids for half a day.
It was fun playing with the maids.
"Hey, look this way."
"Come this way, lady. That's right. You did great!"
… … The maids seemed to enjoy it more than me.
Hey, what fun could there be in working in a duchy that is both terrifying on the surface and in reality?
'Poor older sisters.'
I played passionately with my sisters.
And in the afternoon, I had a call, so I went to my grandfather's study.
Seojae was accompanied by several scholars and retainers.
As I had been taught by the maids in the morning, I put my hands on my belly button and bent my waist.
"Don't worry. (hello.)"
The retainers widened their eyes.
"Ah, yes. This is Debussy. It is an honor to meet you."
His voice was bewildered.
Since you would have only seen my direct descendants who beat people up from a young age, it seemed that I, who was normally polite, looked rather peculiar.
Viscount Debussy chuckled.
"Thanks to the lady, I was able to excavate the dragon bones."
"Yes."
"The blessing of reading ancient languages is very attractive. So, could you read another part of the history book?"
"… … ."
"Today, I brought a lady to check how much you can read."
"… … ."
"Writing the Divine Protection is difficult, so I know you won't be able to read that much in a day."
"… … ."
"Please read it comfortably. If it is too much for your body, you can stop."
A servant brought me a book.
When I opened the book cover, the adults nodded as if to read it.
My grandfather, who was sitting at the head of the large table, also focused on me.
I started reading the book from the first sentence.
"In the beginning, the whole mani was hard, he supported me. (In the beginning, despair created the world.)"
"hmm. Just one sentence... … ."
"The first world is a land ruled by silence and darkness. Let our eyes be futile. (The first world is the land where silence and darkness rule. We call it nothingness.)"
"A paragraph is fine… … ."
"Sanmyeon was born in the void. (Life was born out of nothingness.)"
"One page… … ?"
I read the article line by line.
At first, the expression of the vassals who nodded and watched gradually changed.
1 page.
page 2.
.
.
page 13.
"… … !!!"
The vassals were flagship. Even scholars and administrators looked at me with gaping mouths.
"Chae, how long has it been since you read a book?"
"Thirty minutes."
"Is it possible to use divine protection for 30 minutes at that age?"
But it's just Korean.
It wasn't really using divine protection, so it wasn't difficult to read a book.
My throat is a bit dry though.
"I felt sorry for the name of the empty Yeonyakan, so I took down the blessing. Give the mighty Gahor Yujiha and the merciful Tojiru— (He felt sorry for the frail life and granted the blessing. He bestowed the gracious land so that he could maintain the strong protection—)"
"A gracious land?"
[The gracious land was given to maintain strong protection.]
─At that point, people's eyes were opened.
"You mean there is such land?"
Of course there was an uproar.
"How are you? Is the location listed?!"
"Nope."
"There must be hints in the book. oh my god!"
It was almost the middle of a festival.
* * *
The duke looked at Erilotte with a strange expression.
It's been about an hour since I started reading the book already.
That kid didn't know how to get tired.
I didn't even know how to complain.
'He might resent the work of the Tower.'
Even if the vassals were flagships, they were ready to dance when something tremendous came out in the book.
Erilotte, who had been reading for a long time, coughed.
His vassals and scholars hurriedly looked after him.
"I'd better do this for today."
His expression was terrified, fearing that his precious protection might be damaged.
The Duke nodded.
"Officer, organize the contents of the book. Let's stop the meeting."
The duke rose from his seat.
And left the room with the elder Viscount Debussy.
"You are surprised, my lady."
Even Viscount Debussy, who was cold in his evaluation, could not hide his surprise.
"How is the progress of the excavation of the dragon bones?"
"It's smooth. It's to the point where you've already heard rumors and fly flies."
snap.
"The imperial family also seemed to want a dedication."
"I can't give it away easily."
snap.
"You go to the ecliptic yourself and find out what their reaction is. Doesn't it bother you that you drool?"
"Yes, pack the officials right away—"
snap.
'…Knock?'
I could feel the signs of constant concern behind my back.
When I glanced back, Erilotte grabbed the rabbit by the ear and was running towards it.