Read Novel Full Volume 5 Chapter 206, A Girl Named Kriemhild_5 (: Lavender)
Volume 5 Chapter 206, A Girl Named Kriemhild_5 (: Lavender)
Translator: Nonon
Proofreader: Silavin
POV: Violet
Disinherited.
That’s certainly what Mrs. Vert said. Apparently something that hasn’t even been done to me officially, had been done to Kriemhild.
“Mrs. Vert, even if it’s you, I will not allow such—”
“Kriemhild has been kicked out of the Nephrite Family.”
I tried to deny it while glaring at her, but Mrs. Vert rebuked me with the same serious voice and expression she used when working.
Mary did not deny what Mrs. Vert said, staying silent as if what Mrs. Vert had said was true and she had no retort.
“She’s a Commoner. She hasn’t been disinherited in the same way as it happens with us, Nobles, and it hasn’t been officially stated on the papers either, but…”
“I don’t think we should intrude too much on other people’s privacy “
However, when she tried to continue, Mary rebuked Mrs. Vert with the same smile that seemed a little angry.
“I have heard about that matter, however, that is Kriemhild’s own issue and not something we should interfere in. Even if it’s a rumor, it’s rude to gossip about it without the involved party present.”
“… So you knew about it, Mary…”
“… Yes, I heard about it from Kriemhild herself the day we parted at the school festival.”
After asking a bit about what happened, it seems that she hadn’t told many people because it wasn’t something she would want to make public, but disinheritance itself seemed to be true.
As for the reason, Mary said with a slightly pained expression that this wasn’t a place and time to talk about it.
“I was surprised too. Kriemhild I know would never be disinherited from her Family.”
“That’s true. She has always been cheerful, hardworking, and even talked to someone like me. A girl like that…“
“There’s a part of me that’s wondering if this was my fault. However, she’s—”
“If it’s related to her Family, you have nothing to do with it, Mary.”
“… I guess so.”
When she came to visit this time, I was still envious of how cheerful Kriemhild was.
I can’t think of a reason why someone affable like her, who treats everybody equally regardless of their social status, is and is famous in a way that’s different from Mary, would be disinherited.
… Family matters are delicate, but if she has been experiencing painful times that I’ve been unaware of, I would like to lend a hand and listen to the concerns of Kriemhild, who’s called me her friend. If I can be there for her, I will.
“Oh, it’s just as I thought.”
As I made up my mind, Mrs. Vert looked as if she understood something.
It wasn’t the same questioning gaze as before, or the business tone. It was a voice that seemed to carry a hint of sadness, and understanding coming from the experience we didn’t have.
“Mrs. Vert?”
“… I feel bad about it. As Mary just said, this isn’t the kind of a problem that others should get involved in nor is it something that should be spread around. But I really wanted to ask you at this moment. I’ll apologize to Kriemhild in person. I am really sorry.”
Mrs. Vert’s fierceness from just a while ago that seemed unwilling to tolerate refusal of answering her question suddenly vanished, and her face took on the gentle expression of the kind ‘Older Sister’ figure I knew in private. Then, she took off her hat and bowed deeply.
“… Why would you ask something like that?”
“… No matter what I say, it’ll only sound like an excuse. If that’s fine with you, I can try to explain.”
“No problem.”
“… Well, it’s because of my work.”
Taken aback by what she did, I asked calmly. Mrs. Vert raised her head, looked at us and answered.
“She’s a user of rare magic like alchemy magic. She has created a community for both Nobles and Commoners, and has been disinherited from the Nephrite Family. She has always been more isolated in her Family, and she could be plotting something. That’s why I was warned by the higher-ups to be careful of her as an Archwizard.”
“… It’s a bit weird for me to say this, but if that’s the case, shouldn’t I also be under suspicion for also using alchemy magic? Being careful of just Kriemhild sounds–”
I was concerned about what she meant by Kriemhild being isolated at her home, but Mary raised some questions regarding Mrs. Vert’s explanation.
Certainly, just the ability of being able to use alchemy magic is already rare, so Mary’s doubts are reasonable. However…
“Yeah… well, I really shouldn’t be saying this, but… you’ve been put under close observation for a long time now.”
“Huh?”
And Mary froze at what Mrs. Vert said.
“Well, you’re a Commoner with alchemy magic, who dueled the Third Prince’s fiancée as a Commoner, kicked the Duke’s Daughter out of the academy and have charmed many men, with the Third Prince, who’s the leading candidate for becoming the next King, the Marquis’ heir who’s his attendant, the strongly outspoken Earl’s Son, the Son of the Viscount’s Family with the current Knight Commander and the Archwizard, and the last bloodline of the Seyfried Family who has many rumors about him, being the notable five.”
“…”
“Just so you know, you’re in a fairly dangerous position even within the Nobles. Right now, you’re in Shiki secretly, so nobody can lay a hand on you though.”
… It’s to be expected. In fact, why did she even think that she wouldn’t be under observation?
If it had just been a duel with the Duke’s Daughter (me) – it could be explained away as ‘the Duke’s Daughter went crazy from jealousy, so it’s the problem of the Ducal Family’, or His Highness ‘let love get out of control due to his youth’, but there are too many extra elements to Mary’s situation.
In addition, she’s trying to make up with the person she dueled with and become friends with her. If this fact goes out, at worst people might assume that she’s also trying to curry favor with Duke Valentine and seize power, because I haven’t been disinherited (yet).
“… Enough about me, the problem is Kriemhild.”
“You changed the subject.”
“She definitely changed the subject.”
“Whose side are you on, Violet?!”
“Kriemhild’s.”
“At least say you’re on my side!”
Unfortunately, I can’t lie.
I like Mary’s current expression, but right now I’m on Kriemhild’s side. Besides, Mary dug her own grave.
“Anyway! I believe Kriemhild’s disinheritance must have been some kind of a mistake, and it’s not something we should be casually discussing! Right now we should focus on solving this incident! Once we investigate the scene and understand the situation, we’ll be able to see what we have to do! Is that all clear!?”
“Y-you’re right.”
“Okay. I want to solve this incident so can I touch your body, Mary?”
“I’m fine with it if it’s to solve the case. Wait, what did you just say?!”
Mary clapped her hands and spoke loudly to start afresh.
The bystanders, who hadn’t been paying much attention to us until now, also looked to see what was going on, but Mary and Mrs. Vert ignored them, continuing to work towards solving the case. Mrs. Vert even cracked jokes to lighten the mood.
“…”
But it’s also true that what happened this time is concerning. But I was more concerned about how different Mrs. Vert’s behavior was from the woman I knew.
She said that it was for work, but to me it seemed that the whole series of events related to Kriemhild had been a way for her to clear up her own doubts.
“—Oh, it’s just as I thought.”
… I wonder what Mrs. Vert meant by those words.