"evil! Aww!"
The protection of the Marquis of Tolisso was
It means a frail old man who only maintains 2.3 eyesight even when he gets older.
I had never heard of anything heavier than a pen.
Of course, I've never had my hair pulled out.
On the other hand, Erilotte was a very spirited child.
I never lost to kids who were much older than me.
The child's specialty was tearing out the hair of the bullying opponent with his dainty hands.
thump.
With the sound of the few remaining hair roots leaving forever, the blade of the sword fell in front of Marquis Tolisso's eyes.
Only then did Erilotte let go of the Marquis' hair.
The Duke said to the blue-faced Marquis of Tolisso.
"We must have a lot to talk about."
At Duke Astra's words, Marquis Tolisso's face turned pale.
"You shouldn't think of taking it easy."
"Ah, Duke of Astra… … . This, this—"
Duke Astra hugged Erilotte.
The desperate screams of the Marquis of Tolisso followed the Duke walking through the night.
* * *
dawn.
The Marquis and Countess of Tolisso were brought to the Duchy and subjected to severe torture.
The adviser was Viscount Debussy.
He organized the contents of the Marquis of Tolisso and the three princes and entered the duke's office.
"I was trying to capture Conrad."
Conrad was very surprised and asked back.
"You mean me?"
"It seems that you knew that you needed the blue flower bulbs for your brother, and tried to get them."
"that… … ."
Conrad's eyes trembled.
Viscount Debussy asked the bewildered Conrad.
"Fortunately, I heard you got the blue flower bulbs first."
"I didn't save it."
"If not?"
"The lady gave it to you."
"what?"
My grandfather and Viscount Debussy looked at me.
I pretended not to know and laughed.
The duke lowered the bulb, not adding that he had to consume it himself.
So don't blame me for giving it to someone else.
Rather, it was a great achievement to prevent the departure of talented people by using bulbs.
"Are you feeling fast? He said that the first to feel the danger of the Duke was the young lady."
"yes. He said, 'Bad people will bully you.'"
Viscount Debussy looked at me and exclaimed.
"But how did you know?"
"You told me that you overheard the suspicious things the trio were saying."
Of course, it was a blatant lie.
It was a result based on the contents and circumstances of the novel, but who would believe it if a three-year-old said so?
So I said
"Hoi people are going to get sick of Habuji! (The escorts will harass Grandpa!)"
"yes?"
"They say that when the Hoi people get weak, they send the lower world. talk secretly I hear you! (The escorts said they would send Grandpa to the other world on the day he becomes weak. I did it secretly. I heard!)"
"I beg your pardon?"
After hearing what Conrad had to say, Viscount Debussy nodded.
"Looks like you're just a kid and you think you don't know anything, so you talk easily."
"yes. Since you've been around the duke lately, you've probably been able to hear the escort's words."
Viscount Debussy and Conrad agreed, so I was relieved.
Seeing that Grandpa didn't say anything, he didn't seem suspicious.
'Anyway, my wrist still hurts.'
Maybe because I was relaxed, the pain got worse.
He must have been injured when he grabbed the bad guy's hair earlier.
I messed around with my wrists.
Then I met my grandfather's eyes.
"… … ."
"… … ."
Grandpa tsk, clicked his tongue and dragged my wrist.
'Why why… … ?'
What are you going to do with my wrist!
He was so tense that he stiffened.
But what he actually did was examine my wrist.
"I'm hooked. So why do you intervene with something the size of the palm of your hand?"
"You have to protect the lower part. (I have to protect my grandfather.)"
That way other direct lineages can't target me.
Grandpa glanced at me and said, uhm! I coughed in vain.
"What's the point of protecting me with millet?"
"… … ."
"Small is so small. I beat a bear when I was your age."
Yes, it's because Grandpa has the divine protection for killing.
Grandpa, who had applied the ointment to me, cleared his throat again.
"Go to your room and get some treatment."
It was a nice word.
Even if it wasn't, I was extremely tired, but it worked out.
"Yes!"
After answering, I quickly left the room.
* * *
The end of the raid incident was Yeongjijeon.
Armed soldiers of Astra attacked the Marquis of Tolisso.
Astra is a family with a reputation for military prowess.
Tolisso's men were no match, and the castle fell within a week.
It is said that the grandfather dragged the Marquis of Tolisso to the marquis territory that had become a sea of fire.
And then both wrists and ankles... … .
'I'm afraid that someone might not be in the dark.'
How can an old man whose family is ruined and crippled live?
It was a more disastrous outcome than death.
* * *
I put on a spoonful of pudding and put on an ecstatic expression.
'Perfect.'
The texture, aroma and concentration of caramel.
There is nothing lacking.
And the best thing is that you can eat this delicious pudding without any worries.
I put the pudding into my mouth and laughed.
'I'll be busy again soon, so I should fully enjoy it.'
The reason why he can be leisurely now is because he is busy with the post-processing of Yeongjijeon.
The Marquis of Tolisso was incorporated into the Duchy of Astra.
So now it is a noisy state of who will rule this land.
Uncle fathers, uncles, and even aunts were busy moving to become owners of the new land.
'Thanks to me, it's good.'
Classes of direct descendants have been postponed because the workmanship has become noisy!
I threw away the pudding I had eaten and jumped off the chair.
Then he went to the place where he collected the picture books while singing a song.
And as I was about to open the book, I felt a gaze from behind my back.
When I turned around, the maids were staring at me.
"Did you not read that book yesterday?"
"You read that too."
"Even three days ago."
The maids said, "Mmm." she moaned.
"There is no place for a young lady to play in Duke Castle."
"Did you request toys from the Ministry of Government Administration?"
"It will take at least two weeks until they can review and bring it in."
After my grandfather was attacked, the dukedom's security was terrifyingly strengthened.
I had to go through a long review in case there was something like a curse hanging on the item.
Because of that, I looked at the book I had read, and looked at it, and looked at it again.
'Is it still fun?'
Is it because of the mental penalty that comes from a child's body? I liked what the kids did.
As I was concentrating on my picture book again, the maids approached me.
"Should I call a friend from the twelfth tower?"
"yes. Since you are a collateral, you should be able to get permission to enter the city even now."
I spoke lightly as I was concentrating on the picture book.
"Ching-gu, seriously."
"Didn't we grow up together?"
"But don't play with me."
"yes? Why?"
"Because my family doesn't like me."
Children who don't know anything come from time to time.
But every time that happened, the children's nannies were frightened and hugged them.
"If you play with the naughty boy from your home, you will be treated the same."
- while saying.
If I was caught playing with me, there were a lot of cases where my parents contacted me and scolded me.
That's why the kids didn't play well with me, and I didn't want them to get scolded because of me, so I didn't approach them.
I answered without hesitation and turned the next page.
'Ah, it's my favorite picture.'
I loved this illustration of a mother fish coming to find her baby fish.
I was looking at the painting with twinkling eyes, but somehow the surroundings were quiet.
The atmosphere seemed strange, so when I turned my head, the maids' expressions were strange.
"How… … ."
I flinched when I saw the maids starting to cry.
'Oops.'
I looked pitiful.
'I'm used to it, so I said it casually.'
This bastard's penalty.
Since I'm not the main character, I used to lose my mind if I didn't concentrate.
That's why I miss the hearts of adults.
'Oh, these older sisters are weak-minded.'
Unlike the employees of the Astra Duchy, they were good-natured older sisters.
That's why I couldn't get out.
'Well, it must have been given to me because I'm an unemployed employee.'
A nurse (nanny of a noble child, high rank among employees) is attached to other noble and noble direct relatives.
I raised my arms and said hurriedly.
"No spur. It's fun to play alone! (I'm not sad at all. It's fun to play alone!)"
I spoke hard, but the girls became more depressed.
"miss… … ."
"No one will play with you anymore."
"sure! Now you have manifested divine protection, and you are living in the castle."
Hilda hugged me tightly.
Greta also stroked the back of my hand.
"Adults are bad. What does a child know and not play with? It stopped me from playing."
"That's right."
Hilda and Greta's eyes flashed.
* * *
"—I say."
Conrad relayed to the Duke what he had heard from his servants.
The children of the twelfth tower did not play with Erilotte.
It was as if the adults were pressuring them.
The maids told Conrad about it.
And Conrad immediately told the story to the duke.
Duke Astra opened his mouth while concentrating on the paperwork.
"so."
Conrad's expression darkened.
'I was wondering if the way you look at the young lady has changed recently.'
He manifested divine protection and helped the family.
He was even the biggest contributor to stopping the raid.
I wondered if you knew that my grandson was cute because of his cold personality and taking care of his wounds.
'Hey, he's someone who has lived his whole life without knowing what affection is for people.'
Can't you step up and give it to your granddaughter?
Conrad sulked, and Viscount Debussy, who was with him, smiled.
"I will tell you what I have heard. Rather, it is the result of Sejak's torture. Conrad, tell me."
"yes."
The duke, who was handed over the documents, looked through them. And glanced at Conrad.
"Is this all?"
"yes. It is said that he was promised a title and money by the Marquis of Tolisso."
"What about Tolisso?"
"They say they harbored a grudge over the deprivation of the breadbasket."
The duke laughed.
"The excuse is insincere."
"yes?"
"Do you really think Tolisso is the head of this case?"
"… … yes?"
Astra takes information seriously.
No matter how much Tolisso belonged to the meeting of noble elders, he could never find out the list of his escorts.
Picking out empty-headed people who could pass on to Tolisso among the escorts.
Conrad, who had narrowed his eyes, was startled.
"Are you saying there are enemies inside? who the hell... … !"
"It must be one of my children."
He was the only one with the power to move Tolisso.
Moreover, the duke's enemies were always of the same blood.
"oh my god… … ."
Conrad was just a bait.
It was a decoy to keep the fact that the information was given from the inside out.
The Duke burst into laughter.
"I guess I've been too merciful."
"… … ."
"Looking at the young pigs becoming greedy and dissatisfied with the fodder they give."
The peacock's eyes flashed with life.
Conrad swallowed dryly.
"What shall I do?"
"It should be properly tightened. First of all, let's prove the loyalty of the collateral side."
"If you are loyal… … ."
"Greetings. To Erilotte."
"yes?"
"Lie flat and properly."
"yes?!"
The Duke got up.
"The second generation (children of the duke) disband the enlisted soldiers."
Having said that, the duke strode out of the room.
Conrad looked at the duke's back with a dumbfounded face.
If you prove your loyalty to the collateral side, why do you say hello to Lady Erilotte?
And that too, as if to apologize.
Conrad tilted his head.
And Viscount Debussy... … .
"Puha!"
I was holding my stomach out of nowhere and giggling.
The Duke, who had just left the hallway, threw the vase on the decoration stand.
Viscount Debussy, who sneaked away from the vase, followed behind the Duke.
"You must have had a lot of trouble thinking of excuses."
"shut up."
The sound of Viscount Debussy dying of laughter echoed in the dark hallway.
* * *
I looked at the couple lying face down with a bewildered expression.
His face was pale blue.
'Why are these people suddenly like this?'
This morning, people suddenly started lining up for my room.
Everyone had a familiar face.
These are the adults who came to pick up the kids every break in the twelfth tower.
In other words, it meant that they were the parents of collateral children.
"Ro, this is Rondontas. Greetings, lady."
"that… … What I said the other day wasn't because I was ignoring the lady... … ."
Why are you so terrified?
When he saw me from the twelfth tower, it was different from the mocking look in his eyes.
I stared out of the room.
It wasn't just parents with children in the twelfth tower.
But everyone else was shivering too.
Thinking what was going on, I immediately nodded.
'aha.'
It was scary when it became known that I had manifested divine protection!
I even saved my grandfather.
The maids glared at the adults behind me with goblin-like expressions.
"Now, it's your turn. Let's go."
"for a moment! give me one more minute I haven't cleared up the misunderstanding yet!"
So the couple on this turn were dragged out by the servants.
And next turn.
next time again.
It took two hours to be greeted by the adults of the collateral.
I was tired, but the maids were smiling the whole time.
"miss. Another good thing."
"yes?"
The maids looked at each other and laughed, then made something for me! stuck out
It was a beautiful freesia.
"Wow, what a pity! (Wow, pretty!)"
"Yes? Sir Conrad brought it. He said he saw a pretty freesia that looked like a young lady on the way and picked it up."
"Keep me up. (I like flowers.)"
"It is fragrant. Would you like to take it?"
"Yes."
I answered and received the freesia.
Sniff, sniff, sniff, and the maids say, "Kyaa! cute!" and made a fuss.
"There are many happy things today. Receive flowers and say hello."
"Joe."
"Isn't it? Were you very happy to say hello? The flowers are also very pretty."
I don't know how to say hello, but I'm happy with the flowers.
'Because this is proof that Conrad is good to me.'
Because I was greeted by my collaterals today, my direct relatives will pay attention to me.
Although my stock price rose due to various things, it fell short compared to other direct relatives.
'Conrad would be helpful to me.'
I smiled and told the maids.
"Yes. I'm so grateful and sorry."
While greeting Conrad, I should ask about the dukedom's schedule from now on.
The maids laughed afterward.
"yes. You will be in the castle."
"Shall we go!"
I left the room holding the maids' hands.
When I went downstairs, Conrad just came out of my grandfather's office.
Next to him were Viscount Debussy and his grandfather.
The maids hurriedly greeted the Duke. Then Viscount Debussy asked.
"What are you doing here, my lady?"
"He said he wanted to say hello."
"iced coffee. work today."
Viscount Debussy smiled and looked at his grandfather.
"I want to say hello."
Grandpa coughed, hmmm.
"For nothing. It's okay, it's annoying."
"Don't do that. Isn't it the lady's sincerity?"
Grandpa is awesome! Uh hmm! I cleared my throat again, and the viscount fixed his gaze on me.
"Yes, lady. Say hello."
The maids, Viscount Debussy, Conrad, and even my grandfather paid attention to me.
I smiled and took a step closer.