CH 120

Characters in this chapter:

Sapphiras Perfectio, 2nd son of the Earl of Aldridge

Percival Belisario, 3rd son of Margrave of Vanderwall on the Eastern Frontier

Adeline, Margravine of Vanderwall, Percival’s mother

Sandrion Timberlake, daughter of Earl Timberlake, Theodore’s fiancée

Dylan, 4th year student, Percival’s paternal cousin and childhood friend

Evelyn, Adeline’s younger sister

Cornelius, Earl Miller, Evelyn’s husband

Juluth, Evelyn’s 1st daughter, Percival’s maternal cousin

Flavia, Evelyn’s 2nd daughter, Percival’s maternal cousin

Susanna, servant in the Belisario household

“Flavia. Apologise to Sophia-sama and Sapphiras-sama right now.”

“……Eh, why? Why should I apologise? They are the ones who were rude to me first! She said I couldn’t be Percy’s partner!”

“Yes, that’s right. She’s telling the truth, and it’s outrageous to try to silence her with violence.”

The docile-looking Countess Miller admonished Flavia with a resolute attitude. I thought they had opposite personalities, but I guess she and Madam Adeline are sisters after all. Their roots are the same.

“It’s a lie! Because father told me! I’m the only one who can be Percy’s partner!”

“……Cornelius-sama, please come here.”

Keeping her gaze fixed on Flavia, she called Earl Miller. Earl Miller, who was at a distance, rushed over.

“……What is this all about?”

You were completely unaware that your own daughter was causing a commotion? You’re a very easy going man, aren’t you? Did he trust Flavia that much, or did he think that she would never do this much?

“Did you really say that Flavia was the only partner for Percival-san?”

The calm tone of her voice really conveys that she is quite angry. Earl Miller is perplexed by the appearance of his daughter, who is surrounded by guests.

“Ah, no……I said that if Flavia could be positive, if she could be mature at today’s party, there might be such a possibility……but what is the situation here, Evelyn?”

“Fa-Father! Mother is terrible! She hit me!”

Flavia clung to Earl Miller and appealed. The behaviour of a daughter who will enter the academy next year is not very praiseworthy.

“Oh my……you’ve got hand marks left behind. Evelyn, I don’t know what happened, but you didn’t have to raise your hand.

“What are you saying? You are also responsible for this outcome. Onee-sama must have told you before that she wouldn’t let Flavia be Percival’s partner. Even so, Flavia would act as if she were his partner in a situation like this, and raise her hand to Sophia-sama. What’s more, she pounced on Sapphiras-san, who stopped her, and snatched his hair ornament.”

“Flavia, is that true?”

“Because! That person said I can’t be Percy’s partner!”

Flavia pointed her finger as hard as she could at the young lady she was about to hit. The girl who was pointed at shuddered as she felt her body tremble. She’s completely pale, but since she saw Flavia jumping at me like a wild monkey right in front of her, it’s natural for her to be frightened.

“Besides, he’s wearing the dragon hair ornament that was supposed to be mine. What’s wrong with trying to get back what’s mine?”

Earl Miller looked terribly surprised to see the hair ornament in Flavia’s hand, and covered his face with one hand.

“Aah, Flavia……what have you done. No, this is my fault too, isn’t it? I’m sorry, Flavia. You’ve done a bad thing. You must apologise very firmly. And you have to give that hair ornament back to him.”

“Why? I’m not at fault! It was her who said those horrible things, and it was him who took my things!”

She’s a tough lady, more than I expected. In the first place, she doesn’t seem to understand what’s wrong with her own actions. I’m sure Earl Miller loved Flavia so much that he affirmed everything about her and raised her. His little interest in her older sister, Juluth-san, also added attention to Flavia. In her own small world, she has taken it for granted that everything about her is accepted. I’ve been subjected to obvious abuse, and I can tell you that excessive indulgence is tantamount to abuse. Far from being happy in the future, ruin may be waiting. Regardless of her childhood, Flavia is already about to enter the academy. Isn’t it getting to a point where it’s pretty dangerous?

In the midst of this situation, Madam Adeline and the rest of the Belisario family have remained silent. The muttering Dylan-san has also remained silent. He is probably watching the couple’s response. This is a critical moment for the Earl Miller family.

“Flavia, apologise.”

A quiet but heavy voice emanates from Countess Miller. Earl Miller, flustered by this, urged Flavia to apologise.

“Come on, Flavia. You’re a good girl, so apologise properly. And give back that hair ornament.”

“No! Not even father! Why should I apologise? Besides, it’s mine! You’ve all done things I don’t like! I hate you!”

Flavia threw it away, turned her back and ran off. She doesn’t seem to want to apologise. What she had believed until now was overturned, and even if she was asked to apologise, she might not be able to apologise honestly. Besides, she ended up taking the hair ornament with her. That’s something borrowed, but I wonder if it will come back properly?

“Fl-Flavia! Wait!”

Earl Miller rushes after her.

The Countess sighed deeply, but quickly regained her composure and bowed deeply to Miss Sophia-jou1嬢 (jou): refers to an unmarried lady, I’ve been translating this as Miss till now (like Miss Aurora), but since I decided to even keep ‘kyou’, I ultimately decided to keep this too..

“Sophia-sama, Flavia has been very rude. I apologise.”

“N-no……nothing in particular happened, please don’t worry about it.”

“Thank you very much for your kind words. Sapphiras-san too, I’m sorry that I caused you so much trouble. I’m truly sorry.”

“Please don’t worry me.”

I was a little surprised because she was the first young lady to jump at me out of the blue, both in my previous life and this one.

“Onee-sama, I will make another apology tomorrow. I will return to the room for today.”

“Yes, I understand.”

“Ladies and gentlemen, I apologise for causing a disturbance.”

The Countess Miller bowed to all the guests and left the hall. Juluth-san also bowed deeply and followed her out of the hall.

When this happens, I feel sorry for Juluth-san. Onee-san is a perfectly decent lady. If only her sister hadn’t caused problems, she would have had a pleasant evening.

“U-um…….”

The young lady I saved, Sophia-jou, calls out to me with a blue face. As a nobleman’s daughter (Flavia), she (Sophia) probably didn’t think she’d (Flavia) be so fierce. She must have been terrified when she raised her hand in such a threatening manner.

“Are you all right?”

“Yes, thank you very much for your help……but because of me, you have a wound on your face…….”

“It’s nothing serious, don’t worry about it.”

“B-But”

“Sapphiras-sama, please allow me to treat that wound.”

Sandrion-san, who was standing next to Madam Adeline, stepped forward and said so.

“It’s ok. The feelings alone are enough. It’s a waste to use healing magic on such a small wound.”

Scars are an adventurer’s medal. A scratch like this will heal in a few days if left alone. For me, who has memories of being an adventurer for a long time, I have a strong sense that white magic is precious. That’s why, it’s absurd to have a wound like this healed. Besides, scars on the face is kinda cool, like a veteran warrior.

“No, if Sapphiras-sama’s beautiful face remains scarred, Sophia-sama won’t be able to enjoy the party with all her heart. Please have the wound healed for her own peace of mind.”

I was about to open my mouth and say it’s an exaggeration, but Sophia-jou is looking at me with a pleading look as she joins her hands in front of her chest.

“Ugh……”

“Sapphiras, please accept sister-in-law’s healing.”

Percival urged me gently by pushing my back. If even Percival says so, I can’t help but nod.

“Ye-yeah……um, Sandrion-san, please.”

“Yes, please leave it to me.”

When Sandrion-san smiled and gently put her finger over the wound on my cheek, I felt a nostalgic warmth. When I was an adventurer, I had been healed by Urla several times, the feeling was the same as that time. Sandrion-san’s gentle magic is the same as Urla’s fierce magic. Personality doesn’t affect magic.

“It’s over, Sapphiras-sama.”

“Thank you very much.”

I turned to Percival and he nodded, so the wound must be completely gone.

“Well, Sapphiras-san. Next, you can fix your hair. Susanna, please.”

“Yes, madam. Certainly.”

“No, I’m fine as I am……”

Originally, I was planning to be a wallflower. I’m sorry to bother the servants, who are supposed to be taking it easy after a day’s work. I said I was done welcoming guests and that I’d be fine as I am. They convinced me that everyone would be disappointed if they found out that I turned out like this at the beginning of the party.

That was it. The party was still in its early stages. I just want to go back to my room and lie around on my bed.

melon: holy shit, she’s so childish I cannot ‍️