Volume 4 Chapter 10 Part 2 (1/2)

Volume 4 Chapter 10 Part 2

Translator: Kurehashi Aiko Editor: Queenie

「I’m starting to think I understand why Juri-kun is so fond of you.」

「…… Did that boy said anything like that?」

「That’s right. He said that you are amazing, Leticiela-sama and that he likes you very much.」

「!」

The Governess’ eyes open wide and her face turns bright red. I cocked my head a little bit seeing that, almost saying aloud how incredibly cute that reaction was.

「Leticiela-sama?」

「No, it’s nothing. It’s nothing, really. I’m sorry for boring you with such a gloomy story. My apologies.」

The Governess said, and after that she quickly finished her tea and got back on the carriage and went back to her mansion.

***

Later that evening the Princess contacted me while I was combing my hair, after I finished my meal and decided to have a bath and go to sleep shortly after.

The magic stone that served me for communication started to glow brightly right next to the night-stand mirror where I had left it earlier.

「“My thoughts are always with you, wherever you are.”」

Immediately after I whispered those words, the light emanating from the magic stone got stronger, forming a humanoid shape. That shape took on the appearance of the Princess and was now standing right before me. Unlike my shabby nightgown, the Princess was dressed in a pretty night-robe as she smiled at me with her pretty lips.

「Nice to see you again, Filmina.」

「The pleasure is all mine, Princess. Please pardon my appearance.」

「Please don’t worry about it. In fact, it brings me joy to see that you wish to stay in contact with me so often. So? How is the investigation coming along?」

I stood up from my chair only to sit right back at it again. Hearing that question, I bit my lip in frustration. I don’t want to report to her that I basically have nothing to report. The intricacies of the magic language spoken by that man were too much for me to comprehend, and the Princess must have realized that from my silence, for her expression turned sad instantly.

「Seeing you like that is more than enough of a confirmation for me… That guy, once you get back, he’d best prepare himself for an earful from me!」

It was most certainly a joke and I knew that deep down inside the Princess was also worried about us and wanted that man to return to normal as soon as possible. Hearing her firm and confident voice, I was starting to feel encouraged as well. It was good to know that I wasn’t alone in all of this. That made a smile bloom on my lips.

「Actually, Princess, I was recently able to talk to the adult Edi.」

The Princess’s eyebrows moved up in surprise. Her scarlet eyes narrowed in suspicion.

「… What do you mean?」

「When child Edi is sleeping or unconscious, I can apparently come into contact with the adult Edi for a brief moment. He said that it was all thanks to the strong feelings that were calling out of him.」

I should have reported that to the Princess right away, but because I was so overwhelmed by everything that was happening up until now, I had simply forgot to do it. And although it was still a far stretch from solving this strange case, it was a huge step forward that I was now able to talk with that man, even if it was just for a moment.

After a brief moment of silence, the Princess finally speaks up.

「 –––– I see. That being said, what do YOU think about it, Widnichol?」

「Yes?」

Hearing the unexpected name from the Princess’s mouth, I can see that she turns her head to the side. From there I could hear the voice of Widnichol, a young mage who was currently practicing his craft under that man. He then came into the field of view of the crystal.

When the man in question came into the view, I immediately recognized who it was. No wonder that voice just now sounded so familiar.