Chapter 96 (2/2)

“Why, what is your command, lady Christina!”

When I spoke she was obviously delighted. If she had a tail it would be wagging. Rather, with her mass of curls she looks exactly like some fancy dog breed.

I wonder why she is so emotionally attached to me? Her happiness at being spoken to is written all over her face, I couldn’t help but start to have some doubts. I had no memory of ever meeting Freesia face to face before after all.

Then why was she so obsessed with me?

“By all means, please instruct me however you wish. rather than your sister Michelie, instruct me!”

And why does this girl burns with such hostility towards Michelie?

“….If I was to ask you to do a favour for me, would you?”

If I went through with the harassment of Michelie, could I could use Freesia? To put it bluntly, Freesia could be very convenient. The timing with which she had appeared before me, the hatred she held for Michelie, and even her unconditional adoration of me.

Indeed, it wouldn’t be exaggerating to say that this is the work of fate

Did fate see through me and see my doubt and hesitation? Even now Freesia’s face still showed how earnest she was.

“Whatever it is, I will cooperate with you with all my power.”

“I see.”

What to do. Even as I calmly nodded on the surface, inside I wavered more and more about whether to rely on Freesia or not.

Part of that hesitation, was also the guilt that she could be caught up up in my condemnation.

However even more than that, for some reason, I feel like it will fail if I use Freesia. Even Freesia, if I think that fate is behind it, there is nothing I won’t use. Even though I need a pawn….this kid, is she really this obedient?

After all, whether or not I use Freesia will depend on His Highness’ progress.

“For the time being, Freesia…”

This doesn’t mean I’ve decided to involve her. Either way, I need Freesia to as far away from me to minimize involvement, I need to get this across to Freesia.

“Go on ahead to class and make friends with the people in your year level”

“E, why….NO, I shall do as you have commanded!”

At Freesia’s reaction I let out a sigh. It seems as if I finally got my rejection through to her.

If only briefly, it seems I managed to have the relief of getting rid of her.

“Come to think of it, most people in my year level don’t know the factions yet. I shall lead lady Christina’s first year student faction! Not Michelie, but this me!”

“Wh-? No, that wasn’t what I said though? I just meant like normally……”

“Please do not restrain yourself! To be able to read between the lines, is what is expected of lady Christina’s disciple! With that, I bid you adieu. Please look forward to my report on the results!”

No sooner had she said that then she let me go and quickly skipped outside.

I stood still watching until I couldn’t even see her back, perhaps they had been watching the scene between me and Freesia from afar, but my two followers joined me at the exit.

“Lady Chris. What, who is that? She looks like such a first year, but is she Lady Chris’ die hard fan maybe. From her hair style, some nobles kid I’d say. Do you know her, lady Rona?”

“Why does her hair style even matter……That, was certainly the daughter of the Istar house. In my memory she was a much quieter child though….what do you say, Lady Christina.”

“That kid is totally unconnected to me. Ignore it.”

To my puzzled followers, I clearly dismissed her, but I had a feeling it was already too late.