The Return of the Female Knight

CHAPTER 50

After preventing a disaster at Flower Bridge, Elena returned to her home. And for a moment, she lived the life of an ordinary noblewoman again. There wasn't much for Elena to do here like at Blaise Castle in the south, but she still had household duties to fulfill. He was restless from being so far away from home, but his father lived in the mansion for such a long time that he was considered productive here.

It is good to be busy distracting her from her thoughts. Elena's thoughts wandered from Carlisle to the Flower Bridge festival. His voice still resounded clearly in his ears.

– ... Stay like this a little longer.

Elena squeezed her eyes closed on the memory.

“Nothing there. I'm just crazy … '

He couldn't easily refuse her, so he had done what he asked. Even if he could repeat the moment, he would not always reject it coldly. The guilt still pierced him, however. His relationship with Carlisle was nothing more than business. Although they are bound together by a contract marriage, it is shaped by mutual needs. Elena wouldn't become sentimental when she had a family to protect.

'Part your head, Elena. '

He promised not to lose his family again. There is no time to entertain other emotions. It was impressive that he managed to inflict anger on himself, but that was the end. Not anymore .

He stood up from the table where he saw some documents, then raised the small table at the end of the room with one hand. It was the right size and weight for him to build up his arm strength, and when no one was present, he would do the repetition by lifting him up and down.

He heard a knock. He put the small table back into place and spoke calmly.

"Please enter . ”

Michael came in.

"I came to tell you something, Madam. ”

"Yes . What'sthat?"

"It's about the waiter, Sophie. What you asked me to investigate. ”

Elena's eyes shone when Michael said that name. Elena will find the person who is behind the destruction of her dress. However, contrary to his expectations, Michael opened his mouth with a feeling of guilt.

"Yes .. No trace. ”

"No trace?"

Elena is not easily convinced. With Blaise's intelligence resources, it should be easy to track down a mere aide. He assumed that the only setback was the time it took for information to be sent all the way to the capital.

"Where was the last place he was seen?"

“It looks like he's having a hard time after being fired. I looked into it and he lost all the money he had for gambling. ”

Elena thought Sophie would use the gold coins she left behind to settle down somewhere, but that didn't seem to be the case. Michael continued.

“He seems to have lived in the slums for some time with nowhere to go, but one day some rude-looking men take his way. I can't confirm anything that happened after that. ”

"I saw…"

Elena daydreamed for a moment. If he correctly interpreted Michael's report, then someone took Sophie away to hide it from Blaise's eyes, otherwise she wouldn't have suddenly disappeared like that. If Sophie was dead, then they should have found the body.

"But who's in charge?"

Whoever it was, they wouldn't take Sophie for no reason. Further investigation would be needed, but Elena realized one important possibility.

'… The person may be a noble of a higher rank than I thought. '

He did not think he had committed any offence to anyone since he returned to the past, but he could not make a hasty judgment. Sometimes Elena gets involved in things even when she doesn't make mistakes.

“I understand now. ”

“I'm sorry I couldn't finish what you asked of me. I'll keep track of the waiter. ”

"Yes please . If you find any information, please let me know. ”

"Yes, my lady . ”

It was nearing the end of their conversation when–

Bulg!

Mirabelle opened the door and flew in the room.

"Brother!"

"What's going on?"

Mirabelle pointed her finger outside in panic.

"Well .. I think you should get out first!"

"What the hell is going on?"

He rushed after Mirabelle.

That was how Elena, Mirabelle, and Michael arrived in front of the mansion and found the entrance almost completely blocked with a cart containing large gifts. The workers carefully moved the boxes to the mansion.

"What the fuck …?"

Elena stood puzzled by the sight before her. Mirabelle had already opened one of the sealed boxes, curious about its contents. Instead of explaining, he quickly handed it to Elena. It was a cute wooden jewelry box. Elena opened it with a questioning look.

"Well…"

Mouth's open. The box was choked with dazzling jewelry in various colors. If such a small box contained this much treasure, he could not imagine what else was stored in front of him. Distraught, Michael quickly approached the workers.

"What'sthis? Who sent it? "

"We don't know. We just do what we're told. The person in charge of the shipment asked me to send this letter to Lady Blaise. ”

Michael received a letter from them with a doubtful look, then he went back to Elena and handed it to her. Once again Elena was flabbergasted that these items had come to her. He could not think of anyone who would send these items to him, even if he was connected to his father. He quickly ripped the envelope.

Jjiiigeu–

There was a message inside with neat handwriting.

[I hope you'll like one of these dresses. Don't forget our promise. ]

He was silent watching the workers move an enormous burden. He could not believe the number.

"Who is that, brother? Who sent you this? "

"Ah ..well, I guess there were a lot of people who said they would send me a dress yesterday. ”

"What?"

Elena felt cold sweat running down her back. Even Michael looked at her with a surprised expression.

Elena just smiled awkwardly.

As soon as she sorted the items that arrived at the mansion, she catalogued twenty dresses and five jewelry boxes. In order to prevent the clothes from becoming tangled, they would be placed in the changing room, and in the meantime Elena opened the third jewelry box. He rubbed his fingertips against his forehead.

'… I don't trust this guy. '

He was unable to look unattractive on the ball, but Carlisle's reward was too much. As Elena pondered her headache, Mirabelle constantly sang her admiration as she arranged the dresses.

"Listen, brother. So pretty. ”

He fainted on bright colors and detailed decorations, living with a unique design. While she liked the dress from the Anco Tailor, it could not compare it to the dress that arrived at the mansion. The dresses made in the tailor shop are suitable for any aristocrat to wear, but these are elegant costumes suitable for every member of the royal family. They are the right amount of grandeur too. Too flashy can seem too tacky; too little, too simple; but the aesthetics of the dress are very balanced.

One dress draws attention to the chest, while the other has a rich hem in her skirt. Mirabelle was stunned at the variety and muttered wondering to herself.

"…Very beautiful . It seemed like they were from the Freegrand Kingdom, the holy land of fashion. ”

Elena did not reply, unsure of the authenticity of the dress. However, if Carlisle met the Freegrand Kingdom on the battlefield, then surely this would be a spoils. He must have been very rich because he had obtained so much wealth from the war.

'… Should I return it?'

The problem is that Elena and Mirabelle have nothing left to wear for the ball. Next, Carlisle gave her the conditions in exchange for this dress.

– Whatever I send, you can't say anything against him.

Carlisle must know his thoughts.

“... Huuu. ”

Elena breathed a frustrated sigh. Mirabelle, who was still immersed in the reward, ascended to Elena.

"So, who sent you all this?"

"Ah, well .. She was so timid that she didn't like to reveal who she was. ”

Elena managed to avoid the answer and smiled stiffly, while Mirabelle replied with a glowing expression.

"I think he likes you!"

"…What? It is impossible . ”

"Huh? How do you know that? You don't send all these dresses to someone you don't like. ”

Mirabelle meant nothing, but Elena realized a new possibility. He appreciated that Carlisle was very kind to him, but he never thought about it in that term.

'… Surely not. '

Whatever the relationship, there is always a process to it. But there's not much connection between the two. At most, she seemed more inclined to tease other women than to choose to like someone like her.

Maybe he wanted to pay off the debt in the past? Elena chose to lean on that explanation. After thinking for a moment, Elena turned her head and saw Mirabelle looking at her with lonely eyes. Elena stroked her brother's soft cheeks.

“Only you I need. ”

"Ah time?"

"Yes . If Mirabelle stays with me like this right now, I don't need anything else. ”

"Heeeu–"

Mirabelle turned crimson as she smiled, and the sight attracted Elena's heart so she smiled after him. This little happiness will work. He would never give up on the life he had been given.

Mirabelle pointed to one of the unopened jewelry boxes.

"Should I open it and save what's there, too?"

"Yes . ”

She had yet to decide what to do with them, but they could not afford to leave such expensive jewelry behind. Mirabelle opened the box.

"Oh, sister!"

Elena turned to Mirabelle's shocked voice. There was a necklace with a red jewel that caught their attention. While other boxes are clad in various accessories, this box only hugs one special necklace.

'… Where have I seen something like this before?'

Elena tilted her head as she looked at the thing she was vaguely familiar with. Mirabelle continued with a trembling voice.

“Isn't this similar to the red diamond necklace we saw at the jewelry store, before we went to the capital? “

"…What?"

Elena, who was not a person to be easily surprised, found herself shocked again in one day. His mouth gaped as he recalled the price of the red diamonds he had seen in the jewelry store. However, the red diamond set on this necklace was much larger. He could not imagine wearing such an expensive item around his neck. He had lived his last life sparingly, and temporarily and he was trying to enjoy the luxury when he could, this was too much.

"I don't know what else to do, but I can't accept this. '

After Mirabelle left, Elena tied a red handkerchief to the window. He didn't tie up some of them like when Carlisle was in danger, but …

As if to reveal her embarrassment, she tied two handkerchiefs to the window.

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