Grand Duke Illeston now silently headed to the sofa, as if he didn't really care when and how Simone came in.
“...You’re still being rude today, Simone.”
Kelle persistently nagged, but when no one responded, he left the study, saying he would bring the tea back.
“What happened today? Even mobilizing your staff...”
When Grand Duke Illeston gave Louis a look, Louis smiled and gave a polite greeting without saying a word.
"I have a favor to ask you. About that ghost.”
“Tell me.”
Simone looked at him for a moment and said, who seemed willing to listen even though it was not the curse of the mansion.
“First, please pay me for the information.”
“...What?"
Following Simone's words, Louis quietly took out the bill from his pocket and handed it to him.
Grand Duke Illeston glanced at the bill with the large amount written on it and then looked at Simone as if asking what it was.
“I wanted to find out about the ghost that appeared this time, so I went to find an informant, but...”
Simone quickly pointed at Louis.
“My employee got ripped off?”
“...”
Louis glanced at Simone.
So, the reason why this large amount of money was spent is because of the employees, not herself.
Is this what you want to say?
"Huh."
Louis said, looking at Simone as if she were pitiful.
“Boss, aren’t superiors usually responsible for employees’ mistakes?”
“Because I’m not the kind of brat who takes on the mistakes of employees who call the boss their boss.”
Simone responded with random words and looked at Grand Duke Illeston.
Now is not the time to do this in front of the person who will be paying a large sum of money.
Grand Duke Illeston raised the bill in front of him, not caring whether the two were fighting or not.
“It’s quite expensive for the price of information. What information did you receive?”
Simone pointed to Louis again. She meant for him to speak.
Louis sighed and said.
“I received information of Viscount Lawton, but they said he was their client. Customer information is said to be expensive, so it’s called a bit loud.”
When Louis spoke sheepishly, as if he had no shame, Grand Duke Illeston nodded willingly.
“Of course, since Simone is under our family’s protection, I will pay the price. But why do you need Viscount Lawton’s information?”
Although this amount was enough to provide support, Duke Illeston did not understand why he would go to such lengths to obtain information from Viscount Lawton.
It was not that Grand Duke Illeston did not know about Viscount Lawton.
He knew that Viscount Lawton was a merchant famous for trade, who donated a huge amount of money to the empire and became a nobleman.
But that's just it. He guesses he's not important enough to need an informant?
Simone answered his question.
“Because that ghost was the woman who was attached to Viscount Lawton’s head.”
“...What?"
Simone explained to Duke Illeston what had happened so far.
"Right."
After hearing Simone's words, Grand Duke Illeston was lost in thought for a moment.
Before he knew it, Simone was drinking the tea brought by Kelle and waiting for Grand Duke Illeston to gather his thoughts.
And after a while, Grand Duke Illeston spoke.
“So what do you want to ask for?”
Simone, who had been arbitrarily solving the curse so far, would not have barged into the study to share the situation.
Simone smiled.
As expected, Grand Duke Illeston was quick-witted.
“I would like to invite Viscount Lawton to this mansion.”
“Him?”
“But I’m not inviting him over just to have a chat.”
Illeston has become even more serious.
“I guess you’re planning on having me meet that ghost.”
Simone nodded.
“Of course, he won’t die. I will make it like that. But he won’t be able to return safely.”
It will probably be an unforgettable and painful day for Viscount Lawton. Just by looking at it, the ghost's grudge seemed quite big.
If that happens, Duke Illeston will have to take responsibility for messing with a noble family anyway.
“But one danger from the mansion will disappear.”
Although it was an incident that Simone was involved in.
If you think about it, it's really absurd to go out into town and get caught up in something like this.
Grand Duke Illeston thought about Simone's words for a while and muttered as if he were talking to himself.
“They say Viscount Lawton is quite wealthy.”
“... Yes?"
“In addition, he only deals with other continents, and no one within the empire deals with him.”
You can see that a wealthy person has no influence or power within the empire.
What are you talking about?
When Simone seemed not to understand, Louis whispered quietly.
“He is saying that under the current circumstances, there is no problem in touching Viscount Lawton.”
At that time, Grand Duke Illeston muttered something incomprehensible to himself again.
“This might be an opportunity.”
“...Yes?"
Simone looked at Louis, but this time Louis shrugged, as if he didn't understand either.
Grand Duke Illeston must have noticed the two people's gaze and spoke with a faint smile.
“I understand what you are saying. Yes, I take responsibility for whatever you do when it comes to your own matters.”
“...Are you really okay?”
"Of course."
Grand Duke Illeston's smile turned a little bitter.
“Our family’s honor cannot get any worse from here.”
They are already stigmatized as a cursed family and are shunned by the royal family. A family that no longer needs to be disgraced.
How did the family fall like this?
To the extent that even harming the head of another family is considered an opportunity.
Louis looked at Grand Duke Illeston with an incomprehensible expression.
“I invite Viscount Lawton to the mansion.”
“Is that possible?”
“You can create as many justifications as you want. Even the Viscount cannot ignore the Grand Duke’s invitation, no matter how ruined his family is.”
Simone smiled. Fortunately, Grand Duke Illeston gave the desired answer.
He continued speaking with an awkward expression that did not suit him.
“It will take some time before I invite the Viscount. My family hasn’t had a guest in 300 years.”
Simone nodded and spoke with an extremely businesslike expression and tone.
"I understand. Can it take about ten days?”
Grand Duke Illeston paused at Simone's words, saying he understood but calling for a tight schedule as if he were an employee, but then nodded.
"I get it. In the meantime, make sure you are fully prepared to destroy it.”
Then he spoke with a more subdued expression.
“And this morning the Grand Duchess regained consciousness.”
Simone was the first to react loudly.
“That's so good! Is she healthy?”
"Fortunately. Jace seems to need a little more time, though. I'll say it again. Thanks."
How many times have I heard Grand Duke Illeston say thank you?
'Maybe he wasn't the right person to play a villain.'
Simone bowed lightly and left the study.
Ten days from today, she finally have some free time.
***
A warm afternoon.
Simone slowly turned over and opened her eyes.
'Hmm, this feeling.'
A very peaceful and quiet daily life.
The feel of a soft blanket against your skin and the sunlight warming your body. And even the sound of chirping birds. Is there anything more happy than this?
“The sun is in the sky! If you keep going like this, you’re going to sleep late in the morning again!”
Simone's expression, which had been filled with happiness, changed to a sullen expression.
“You even skipped meals.”
If it weren't for Kaylee's nagging every morning, it would have been the start of a happier day.
Simone got up with a pouty face and looked at the sky outside the terrace.
'...Yes, I overslept a bit too much.'
As Kaylee said, the sun was in the middle of the sky, and it was already past 2pm.
As a result of sleeping when she wanted to, eating when she wanted to eat, and reading books day and night without paying any attention to the rhythm of life for 10 days when she could relax at ease, Simone developed a pattern of always waking up around noon and going to bed late in the morning.
Of course, Simone herself did not really care when she went to sleep and woke up, and she felt that the rhythm of going to bed early in the morning was more convenient considering the future exorcism of ghosts, but it did cause difficulties for the employees who had to adapt to it.
“Now, wake up quickly.”
Simone couldn't resist Kaylee's urging to get up and eat first, so she got out of bed.
***
But Simone's sulk did not last long.
Even though she had to listen to Kaylee's nagging for 10 days, she still rested well.
She finished her usual late meal and left the room for one last walk before meeting Viscount Lawton.
“...Ugh!”
And as soon as he left the room, she was shocked and took a step back.
The employees who followed Simone were equally shocked and stiff, but then quickly came to their senses and lowered their heads.
“Her Highness the Grand Duchess!”
Grand Duchess Florier was standing in front of Simone's room.
“...I guess I surprised you.”
Just when everyone was confused and didn't know what to do, Simone heard Florier's voice and looked at her.
She was looking at Simone with a very calm expression.
She had the appearance of a very ordinary Grand Duchess, without any foul odor or pale complexion.
Previous Next
“...You’re still being rude today, Simone.”
Kelle persistently nagged, but when no one responded, he left the study, saying he would bring the tea back.
“What happened today? Even mobilizing your staff...”
When Grand Duke Illeston gave Louis a look, Louis smiled and gave a polite greeting without saying a word.
"I have a favor to ask you. About that ghost.”
“Tell me.”
Simone looked at him for a moment and said, who seemed willing to listen even though it was not the curse of the mansion.
“First, please pay me for the information.”
“...What?"
Following Simone's words, Louis quietly took out the bill from his pocket and handed it to him.
Grand Duke Illeston glanced at the bill with the large amount written on it and then looked at Simone as if asking what it was.
“I wanted to find out about the ghost that appeared this time, so I went to find an informant, but...”
Simone quickly pointed at Louis.
“My employee got ripped off?”
“...”
Louis glanced at Simone.
So, the reason why this large amount of money was spent is because of the employees, not herself.
Is this what you want to say?
"Huh."
Louis said, looking at Simone as if she were pitiful.
“Boss, aren’t superiors usually responsible for employees’ mistakes?”
“Because I’m not the kind of brat who takes on the mistakes of employees who call the boss their boss.”
Simone responded with random words and looked at Grand Duke Illeston.
Now is not the time to do this in front of the person who will be paying a large sum of money.
Grand Duke Illeston raised the bill in front of him, not caring whether the two were fighting or not.
“It’s quite expensive for the price of information. What information did you receive?”
Simone pointed to Louis again. She meant for him to speak.
Louis sighed and said.
“I received information of Viscount Lawton, but they said he was their client. Customer information is said to be expensive, so it’s called a bit loud.”
When Louis spoke sheepishly, as if he had no shame, Grand Duke Illeston nodded willingly.
“Of course, since Simone is under our family’s protection, I will pay the price. But why do you need Viscount Lawton’s information?”
Although this amount was enough to provide support, Duke Illeston did not understand why he would go to such lengths to obtain information from Viscount Lawton.
It was not that Grand Duke Illeston did not know about Viscount Lawton.
He knew that Viscount Lawton was a merchant famous for trade, who donated a huge amount of money to the empire and became a nobleman.
But that's just it. He guesses he's not important enough to need an informant?
Simone answered his question.
“Because that ghost was the woman who was attached to Viscount Lawton’s head.”
“...What?"
Simone explained to Duke Illeston what had happened so far.
"Right."
After hearing Simone's words, Grand Duke Illeston was lost in thought for a moment.
Before he knew it, Simone was drinking the tea brought by Kelle and waiting for Grand Duke Illeston to gather his thoughts.
And after a while, Grand Duke Illeston spoke.
“So what do you want to ask for?”
Simone, who had been arbitrarily solving the curse so far, would not have barged into the study to share the situation.
Simone smiled.
As expected, Grand Duke Illeston was quick-witted.
“I would like to invite Viscount Lawton to this mansion.”
“Him?”
“But I’m not inviting him over just to have a chat.”
Illeston has become even more serious.
“I guess you’re planning on having me meet that ghost.”
Simone nodded.
“Of course, he won’t die. I will make it like that. But he won’t be able to return safely.”
It will probably be an unforgettable and painful day for Viscount Lawton. Just by looking at it, the ghost's grudge seemed quite big.
If that happens, Duke Illeston will have to take responsibility for messing with a noble family anyway.
“But one danger from the mansion will disappear.”
Although it was an incident that Simone was involved in.
If you think about it, it's really absurd to go out into town and get caught up in something like this.
Grand Duke Illeston thought about Simone's words for a while and muttered as if he were talking to himself.
“They say Viscount Lawton is quite wealthy.”
“... Yes?"
“In addition, he only deals with other continents, and no one within the empire deals with him.”
You can see that a wealthy person has no influence or power within the empire.
What are you talking about?
When Simone seemed not to understand, Louis whispered quietly.
“He is saying that under the current circumstances, there is no problem in touching Viscount Lawton.”
At that time, Grand Duke Illeston muttered something incomprehensible to himself again.
“This might be an opportunity.”
“...Yes?"
Simone looked at Louis, but this time Louis shrugged, as if he didn't understand either.
Grand Duke Illeston must have noticed the two people's gaze and spoke with a faint smile.
“I understand what you are saying. Yes, I take responsibility for whatever you do when it comes to your own matters.”
“...Are you really okay?”
"Of course."
Grand Duke Illeston's smile turned a little bitter.
“Our family’s honor cannot get any worse from here.”
They are already stigmatized as a cursed family and are shunned by the royal family. A family that no longer needs to be disgraced.
How did the family fall like this?
To the extent that even harming the head of another family is considered an opportunity.
Louis looked at Grand Duke Illeston with an incomprehensible expression.
“I invite Viscount Lawton to the mansion.”
“Is that possible?”
“You can create as many justifications as you want. Even the Viscount cannot ignore the Grand Duke’s invitation, no matter how ruined his family is.”
Simone smiled. Fortunately, Grand Duke Illeston gave the desired answer.
He continued speaking with an awkward expression that did not suit him.
“It will take some time before I invite the Viscount. My family hasn’t had a guest in 300 years.”
Simone nodded and spoke with an extremely businesslike expression and tone.
"I understand. Can it take about ten days?”
Grand Duke Illeston paused at Simone's words, saying he understood but calling for a tight schedule as if he were an employee, but then nodded.
"I get it. In the meantime, make sure you are fully prepared to destroy it.”
Then he spoke with a more subdued expression.
“And this morning the Grand Duchess regained consciousness.”
Simone was the first to react loudly.
“That's so good! Is she healthy?”
"Fortunately. Jace seems to need a little more time, though. I'll say it again. Thanks."
How many times have I heard Grand Duke Illeston say thank you?
'Maybe he wasn't the right person to play a villain.'
Simone bowed lightly and left the study.
Ten days from today, she finally have some free time.
***
A warm afternoon.
Simone slowly turned over and opened her eyes.
'Hmm, this feeling.'
A very peaceful and quiet daily life.
The feel of a soft blanket against your skin and the sunlight warming your body. And even the sound of chirping birds. Is there anything more happy than this?
“The sun is in the sky! If you keep going like this, you’re going to sleep late in the morning again!”
Simone's expression, which had been filled with happiness, changed to a sullen expression.
“You even skipped meals.”
If it weren't for Kaylee's nagging every morning, it would have been the start of a happier day.
Simone got up with a pouty face and looked at the sky outside the terrace.
'...Yes, I overslept a bit too much.'
As Kaylee said, the sun was in the middle of the sky, and it was already past 2pm.
As a result of sleeping when she wanted to, eating when she wanted to eat, and reading books day and night without paying any attention to the rhythm of life for 10 days when she could relax at ease, Simone developed a pattern of always waking up around noon and going to bed late in the morning.
Of course, Simone herself did not really care when she went to sleep and woke up, and she felt that the rhythm of going to bed early in the morning was more convenient considering the future exorcism of ghosts, but it did cause difficulties for the employees who had to adapt to it.
“Now, wake up quickly.”
Simone couldn't resist Kaylee's urging to get up and eat first, so she got out of bed.
***
But Simone's sulk did not last long.
Even though she had to listen to Kaylee's nagging for 10 days, she still rested well.
She finished her usual late meal and left the room for one last walk before meeting Viscount Lawton.
“...Ugh!”
And as soon as he left the room, she was shocked and took a step back.
The employees who followed Simone were equally shocked and stiff, but then quickly came to their senses and lowered their heads.
“Her Highness the Grand Duchess!”
Grand Duchess Florier was standing in front of Simone's room.
“...I guess I surprised you.”
Just when everyone was confused and didn't know what to do, Simone heard Florier's voice and looked at her.
She was looking at Simone with a very calm expression.
She had the appearance of a very ordinary Grand Duchess, without any foul odor or pale complexion.
Previous Next
“...You’re still being rude today, Simone.”
Kelle persistently nagged, but when no one responded, he left the study, saying he would bring the tea back.
“What happened today? Even mobilizing your staff...”
When Grand Duke Illeston gave Louis a look, Louis smiled and gave a polite greeting without saying a word.
"I have a favor to ask you. About that ghost.”
“Tell me.”
Simone looked at him for a moment and said, who seemed willing to listen even though it was not the curse of the mansion.
“First, please pay me for the information.”
“...What?"
Following Simone's words, Louis quietly took out the bill from his pocket and handed it to him.
Grand Duke Illeston glanced at the bill with the large amount written on it and then looked at Simone as if asking what it was.
“I wanted to find out about the ghost that appeared this time, so I went to find an informant, but...”
Simone quickly pointed at Louis.
“My employee got ripped off?”
“...”
Louis glanced at Simone.
So, the reason why this large amount of money was spent is because of the employees, not herself.
Is this what you want to say?
"Huh."
Louis said, looking at Simone as if she were pitiful.
“Boss, aren’t superiors usually responsible for employees’ mistakes?”
“Because I’m not the kind of brat who takes on the mistakes of employees who call the boss their boss.”
Simone responded with random words and looked at Grand Duke Illeston.
Now is not the time to do this in front of the person who will be paying a large sum of money.
Grand Duke Illeston raised the bill in front of him, not caring whether the two were fighting or not.
“It’s quite expensive for the price of information. What information did you receive?”
Simone pointed to Louis again. She meant for him to speak.
Louis sighed and said.
“I received information of Viscount Lawton, but they said he was their client. Customer information is said to be expensive, so it’s called a bit loud.”
When Louis spoke sheepishly, as if he had no shame, Grand Duke Illeston nodded willingly.
“Of course, since Simone is under our family’s protection, I will pay the price. But why do you need Viscount Lawton’s information?”
Although this amount was enough to provide support, Duke Illeston did not understand why he would go to such lengths to obtain information from Viscount Lawton.
It was not that Grand Duke Illeston did not know about Viscount Lawton.
He knew that Viscount Lawton was a merchant famous for trade, who donated a huge amount of money to the empire and became a nobleman.
But that's just it. He guesses he's not important enough to need an informant?
Simone answered his question.
“Because that ghost was the woman who was attached to Viscount Lawton’s head.”
“...What?"
Simone explained to Duke Illeston what had happened so far.
"Right."
After hearing Simone's words, Grand Duke Illeston was lost in thought for a moment.
Before he knew it, Simone was drinking the tea brought by Kelle and waiting for Grand Duke Illeston to gather his thoughts.
And after a while, Grand Duke Illeston spoke.
“So what do you want to ask for?”
Simone, who had been arbitrarily solving the curse so far, would not have barged into the study to share the situation.
Simone smiled.
As expected, Grand Duke Illeston was quick-witted.
“I would like to invite Viscount Lawton to this mansion.”
“Him?”
“But I’m not inviting him over just to have a chat.”
Illeston has become even more serious.
“I guess you’re planning on having me meet that ghost.”
Simone nodded.
“Of course, he won’t die. I will make it like that. But he won’t be able to return safely.”
It will probably be an unforgettable and painful day for Viscount Lawton. Just by looking at it, the ghost's grudge seemed quite big.
If that happens, Duke Illeston will have to take responsibility for messing with a noble family anyway.
“But one danger from the mansion will disappear.”
Although it was an incident that Simone was involved in.
If you think about it, it's really absurd to go out into town and get caught up in something like this.
Grand Duke Illeston thought about Simone's words for a while and muttered as if he were talking to himself.
“They say Viscount Lawton is quite wealthy.”
“... Yes?"
“In addition, he only deals with other continents, and no one within the empire deals with him.”
You can see that a wealthy person has no influence or power within the empire.
What are you talking about?
When Simone seemed not to understand, Louis whispered quietly.
“He is saying that under the current circumstances, there is no problem in touching Viscount Lawton.”
At that time, Grand Duke Illeston muttered something incomprehensible to himself again.
“This might be an opportunity.”
“...Yes?"
Simone looked at Louis, but this time Louis shrugged, as if he didn't understand either.
Grand Duke Illeston must have noticed the two people's gaze and spoke with a faint smile.
“I understand what you are saying. Yes, I take responsibility for whatever you do when it comes to your own matters.”
“...Are you really okay?”
"Of course."
Grand Duke Illeston's smile turned a little bitter.
“Our family’s honor cannot get any worse from here.”
They are already stigmatized as a cursed family and are shunned by the royal family. A family that no longer needs to be disgraced.
How did the family fall like this?
To the extent that even harming the head of another family is considered an opportunity.
Louis looked at Grand Duke Illeston with an incomprehensible expression.
“I invite Viscount Lawton to the mansion.”
“Is that possible?”
“You can create as many justifications as you want. Even the Viscount cannot ignore the Grand Duke’s invitation, no matter how ruined his family is.”
Simone smiled. Fortunately, Grand Duke Illeston gave the desired answer.
He continued speaking with an awkward expression that did not suit him.
“It will take some time before I invite the Viscount. My family hasn’t had a guest in 300 years.”
Simone nodded and spoke with an extremely businesslike expression and tone.
"I understand. Can it take about ten days?”
Grand Duke Illeston paused at Simone's words, saying he understood but calling for a tight schedule as if he were an employee, but then nodded.
"I get it. In the meantime, make sure you are fully prepared to destroy it.”
Then he spoke with a more subdued expression.
“And this morning the Grand Duchess regained consciousness.”
Simone was the first to react loudly.
“That's so good! Is she healthy?”
"Fortunately. Jace seems to need a little more time, though. I'll say it again. Thanks."
How many times have I heard Grand Duke Illeston say thank you?
'Maybe he wasn't the right person to play a villain.'
Simone bowed lightly and left the study.
Ten days from today, she finally have some free time.
***
A warm afternoon.
Simone slowly turned over and opened her eyes.
'Hmm, this feeling.'
A very peaceful and quiet daily life.
The feel of a soft blanket against your skin and the sunlight warming your body. And even the sound of chirping birds. Is there anything more happy than this?
“The sun is in the sky! If you keep going like this, you’re going to sleep late in the morning again!”
Simone's expression, which had been filled with happiness, changed to a sullen expression.
“You even skipped meals.”
If it weren't for Kaylee's nagging every morning, it would have been the start of a happier day.
Simone got up with a pouty face and looked at the sky outside the terrace.
'...Yes, I overslept a bit too much.'
As Kaylee said, the sun was in the middle of the sky, and it was already past 2pm.
As a result of sleeping when she wanted to, eating when she wanted to eat, and reading books day and night without paying any attention to the rhythm of life for 10 days when she could relax at ease, Simone developed a pattern of always waking up around noon and going to bed late in the morning.
Of course, Simone herself did not really care when she went to sleep and woke up, and she felt that the rhythm of going to bed early in the morning was more convenient considering the future exorcism of ghosts, but it did cause difficulties for the employees who had to adapt to it.
“Now, wake up quickly.”
Simone couldn't resist Kaylee's urging to get up and eat first, so she got out of bed.
***
But Simone's sulk did not last long.
Even though she had to listen to Kaylee's nagging for 10 days, she still rested well.
She finished her usual late meal and left the room for one last walk before meeting Viscount Lawton.
“...Ugh!”
And as soon as he left the room, she was shocked and took a step back.
The employees who followed Simone were equally shocked and stiff, but then quickly came to their senses and lowered their heads.
“Her Highness the Grand Duchess!”
Grand Duchess Florier was standing in front of Simone's room.
“...I guess I surprised you.”
Just when everyone was confused and didn't know what to do, Simone heard Florier's voice and looked at her.
She was looking at Simone with a very calm expression.
She had the appearance of a very ordinary Grand Duchess, without any foul odor or pale complexion.
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