Chapter 16 (2/2)

“Thank you. I was worried about my future, but you solved it.”

I put down my wrist that was holding my chin and shook it gently.

The ornament jingled inside the bracelet I was wearing.

Ash’s eyes twinkled curiously as he touched it with his beak.

[It’s amazing! The charm on the bracelet must have the power to protect you, right?]

“Yes. That’s what he said.”

I recalled last night’s conversation while gazing at the bracelet Lennox left me.

“Always wear this bracelet. The power contained here will prevent evil spirits from approaching you for the time being.”

“Is this bracelet effective?”

“They can locate the energy of your Epure. But if my energy from the bracelet is overlaid with yours, they’ll think I’m with you.”

“Oh? If I wear this bracelet…”

“Of course it’s only to trick their sensation, but it’s a temporary measure.”

Lennox had stated that coldly as soon as my eyes started to shine towards a different possibility.

‘That’s right.’

“But what if I get caught and attacked?”

“The bracelet should block a few attacks. Don’t worry, I’ll come to rescue you as soon as possible until all your powers awaken.”

Lennox said that I could detect an evil presence immediately if I honed my skills.

Until then, the minimum safety device was in place.

[By the way, would it be the right decision to wait like this?]

“Huh? What?”

[What if the Duke changes his mind? What if he suddenly starts to deny the contract?]

“I don’t think he will.”

I knew I didn’t know him well enough to say it. But at least, I believed he wouldn’t break his promise so easily.

I jumped up from my seat.

[Where are you going?]

“The study.”

[Why?]

I smiled as I rubbed the bird’s head.

“While Lennox prepares, we must do what is needed.”

***

I opened the door, sensing a different atmosphere down the hall of the Viscount’s mansion.

Sure enough, as I walked toward the central staircase, I encountered some busy employees.

“Lady Olivia.”

Mary quickly approached me the moment she found me.

“Where are you headed to?”

“I wish to read some books from the library.”

I wanted to go without catching anybody’s attention, but I failed.

“But, is something going on? Everyone looks busy.”

Outside the window, various employees were seen unloading several packages from the cart.

“Oh, that…”

Mary hesitated.

“Lady Carrine is returning from her medical treatment.”

‘Carrine?’

Was Carrine not feeling well?

I searched for clues in the original story, but nothing came to mind.

《 Reversed Lady 》was a story that took place from Olivia’s point of view, and it was in the second half when Carrine’s evil deeds were revealed to the readers.

‘Ah, that’s why I haven’t seen her in the meantime.’

How could I meet her when she wasn’t even in the mansion?

“Where is she now?”

“She appears to have gotten sick on her way, so she’ll be staying overnight at an accommodation nearby and reach the mansion tomorrow. Only her luggage arrived today.”

Mary carefully asked after explaining the situation.

“May I bring some refreshments to your study?”

“No, it’s okay. You must be busy.”

“Yes, My Lady.”

As soon as Mary’s steps disappeared into the distance, Ash’s voice flew in.

Olivia.

He was communicating through a method that delivered thoughts directly into the head instead of talking.

Thanks to him, I was able to have a secret conversation even when I was with someone.

I remember how surprised I was when he first used the method.

But now, I learned to communicate with him just by thinking.

Mary seems to know that you and Carrine don’t get along.

Did she?

She was being careful when she talked about Carrine. Didn’t you notice how many times she had been looking at your face?

Just in case, I scrounged through my memories.

‘What on earth fits with the original work here…?

In 《 Reversed Lady 》, Carrine pretended to be a good sister until her evil deeds surfaced later.

To be exact, Olivia was deceived by Carrine.

‘So when it turned out that Carrine was a villain in disguise, I felt so betrayed.’

I was just at the beginning of being in this world, and yet I hadn’t recovered from the shock of the reversal.

Anyway, Olivia allowed Carrine to rely upon her as an older sister and helper until the middle of the novel.

‘But here, we’re already at odds. To the point where even the employees are aware.’

I could not predict the future awaiting me.

So now, it was safe to say that the storyline differed from the main with the same exposition.

‘But why are the most important things the same?!’

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