Chapter 22 Saintess Olga’s Heart (3) (1/2)
Chapter 22 – Saintess Olga’s Heart (3)
Translator: Gold / Editor: Kassy
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At that very moment, Cedric had taken Ansgar’s advice and was visiting Odorov’s jewelry store.
“Your Grace, I am honored that you have come to visit my store.”
Cedric had been led into a reception room with comfortable sofas. Sipping the tea that the jeweler had given him beforehand, he calmly inquired,
“I was told that I should come to this place if I wanted to know about a jewel and of who its current owner is.”
“Are you interested in a particular jewel?”
The jeweler asked curiously.
“I am looking for a jewel called ‘Saintess Olga’s Heart’.”
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“You mean the diamond that was the heirloom of the Viscounty Fischer?”
So it was a diamond. It was something Cedric had just found out. At first, he had thought it had been a ruby, as it was referred to as a ‘Heart’.
“Yes, I’m looking for the heirloom of the Viscounty of Fischer.”
The jeweler looked like he had been put in an awkward situation. Cedric, noticing his expression, asked him assertively.
“Is it that you don’t you know anything about it, or just something difficult to divulge?”
Jewels were used as a means of doing secret business and accumulating wealth.
Compared to diamonds and sapphires, gold was the most common means for these types of transactions as it was easier to hide its origin.
However, historical and renowned jewels were also very useful means.
Especially if it was a question of bribes. This was because historical jewels have a value beyond mere wealth.
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Moreover, this jewel came from a family that had been destroyed when the Viscountess and the Viscount decided to commit suicide for the Empress’ sake.
Some would like to have their belongings as trophies, and others would like to keep the belongings of their comrades.
On the other hand, even if a jewel was not obtained for a wicked purpose, it could have been obtained illegally. Especially if it was a jewel considered an heirloom.
“I’m not making inquiries; I just want to buy it.”
Hearing this, the jeweler gave a small sigh.
“I understand. For now, I will write a letter to the person who owns the jewel. This could be a good thing. A man like Your Grace has taken an interest.”
The jeweler stood up, asking him to wait for a moment.
Cedric stood up and looked around the jewelry store while the jeweler wrote the letter of introduction.
The reception room to which he was led was the place where distinguished guests were received.
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A part of Odorov’s store collection of jewels was on display as decoration.
On a wall shelf, Cedric saw a pair of cufflinks and a gold watch.
Although he didn’t know much about jewelry, a diamond necklace and bracelet that looked very expensive caught his eye.
On impulse, Cedric lifted the bracelet.
The bracelet looked very unusual. The bracelet, made of two strips of small diamonds, as if it were a simple beaded bracelet, glimmered under the light in five different colors.
The jeweler soon returned with a wax-sealed envelope.
Cedric placed the bracelet on the table with a firmer face than usual.
“Now that you have provided me with the information, you must accept that I buy at least one item.”
“Ah! You mean this one? Thank you very much.”
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The jeweler, who was not expecting it, quickly bowed his head, his eyes beaming.
Freyl, who until then had been waiting for his master to finish this matter, stood by the door in silence, with a bored expression.
Cedric knew, but pretended not to.
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The jeweler told her to go to the house of a man named White.
A man who had owned a small jewelry store.
「He was a trustworthy man who had a good eye. If things had gone well, he would have been a renowned jeweler today…」
「Did he leave it?」
「In business, sometimes certain investments can seem like a gamble.」
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「That’s true, because the risks and the benefits are proportional to each other.」
「Yes, but when the risk is greater than expected, no matter how prepared one is to face it, it is not possible to overcome it. What White experienced was like being in a barn doing fire prevention maneuvers, only to end up being hit by a tsunami.」
Odorov told him nothing else.
Thinking he was close to solving a riddle, Cedric headed to White’s house along with Freyl. Freyl grumbled,
“This is too much.”
“Is it too much to ask that you come with me?”
“Your Grace, have you really decided to marry Miraila’s daughter?”
Cedric looked at him seriously and answered,
“I thought you agreed with me.”
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“No, I know you are doing this for the Western Army.”
“But didn’t you say it was a good strategy?”
“It’s not because I don’t think it will work. I just wonder if it’s worth sacrificing your happiness for.”
Freyl chose his words correctly.
Cedric ignored him and waved the reins so his horse would go faster. However, Freyl quickly caught up with him on his horse.
Then he stated in all seriousness,
“Your Grace, in any case she is Miraila’s daughter, don’t you think it’s a little strange?
“Are you questioning my judgment?”
“Eh?”
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“You are implying that I am not capable of judging clearly whether Lady Artizea is a different person from Miraila or not.”
“……”
Cedric said this even though he knew Freyl didn’t think that way. Then Freyl shook his head,
“It is not that. It’s just that…”
“Lady Artizea pointed out that it would only be for two years. I don’t think a two-year marriage of convenience is a price that cannot be paid by the Western Army.”
“Your Grace, divorcing Miraila’s daughter after a marriage of convenience would be a stain on her honor.”