A young girl in a village without protection - Chapter 27

Translator: Darling | Editor: Coming soon…

The heroine of this game had called out to them. Even though Selesina had previously told her that she had to contact the other party……….when she wanted to visit.

‘I definitely did tell her….’

She wanted to sigh but held back. With a cheerful expression she was about to call out to Meria to welcome her —–but Soratek spoke up first.

“Sele, did you have a promise with Lady Meria today?”

“……….No.”

“I see.”

Soratek squinted his eyes and looked at Meria who had suddenly appeared.

Even though he was finally able to spend time with Selesina, why did she suddenly come? He let out a small sigh.

Today Soratek had a promise with Selesina so there was no way that Selesina would have anything on with Meria. If you look at it objectively, that is.

That’s why Soratek understood that Meria had come without any prior notice but he wanted to check with Selesina just in case.

“Actually, I went to the royal castle in order to meet Lord Soratek but I heard from the head maid that you had gone out……..that’s why I quickly wrote a letter to Lady Selesina that I would be coming for a visit!”

“……………….”

Meria explained proudly, proud that she had followed the proper etiquette.

‘That letter came to the mansion after I had left……….didn’t it?’

There was no way that she would have read it, Selesina sighed in mind.

She would only be able to open the letter once she was back in the mansion and Anna informs her that a letter had arrived for her.

“You sent such a meaningless letter?”

Soratek replied sourly and let out an amazed sigh.

“Ah……..that, I wanted to become closer to Lord Soratek and Lady Selesina.  It was too sudden, right? Sorry……….”

Meria lowered her head and apologized.

She looked like she was about to cry. It certainly seemed like she had been bullied by the villainess.

Selesina was wondering what to do.

Since Meria had apologized, she should accept the apology first. If she didn’t then rumors that ‘Selesina doesn’t accept apologies from an Earl’s daughter’ will start to circulate around.

‘Ahh, troublesome…..’

Selesina thought about it and realized that there was nothing that she could do.

However, she didn’t show that which was in her mind but smiled kindly at Meria instead.

“Lady Meria, don’t mind it. Everyone makes mistakes in the beginning. It’ll be fine as long as you take care next time.”

“Lady Selesina……..thank you!”

Meria brightened up and showed a smiling face to Selesina and Soratek.

“……..If Sele says so then let’s leave it be. However, Lady Meria, a sudden visit can be troublesome to the other party. Since you’re not close to me or Sele, it’s only basic manners to write a letter describing the reason and sending it earlier on right?”

He told her implicitly that even if it was about visiting the castle in order to meet him……….

If you’re a noble, you have access to the royal castle without many restrictions. For work or for visits obviously but there was also a royal library inside the castle that could be accessed freely.

However, there were areas within the royal castle that were strictly restricted; such as the residence of the royal family.

Meria accessed the free zone and would often call out to Soratek when she passes by him coincidentally.

“Lord Soratek………I’m sorry. I………”

“Be more careful next time.”

“…….Yes.”

She slumped and apologized once more.

Then she looked around at the surroundings. Just because Selesina and Soratek were right in front of her, it didn’t mean that her etiquette was alright.

Selin village had developed more than the last time that Meria visited, however, she probably hadn’t noticed it.

There were lots of potatoes proudly growing and bees proudly flying around.

And most importantly, the great tree was growing little by little everyday!

Even though she didn’t have any blessings, the great tree still grew so much, Selesina was happy every time she looked at it.

“I would like to apologize and make up for the inconvenience caused.”

Meria said in a high-pitched voice and turned her hot gaze towards me.  Selesina didn’t expect to be told something like that and was confused.

‘Does she know how to………make up for it?’

Selesina was concerned that she would do something unexpected. Please behave like a mature adult, please.

If you don’t, Soratek’s impression of you will be ruined and then we’ll end up with the bad end.

“Lady Meria, thank you for your consideration. But, please don’t mind it. “

“No, leave it to me!”

“…………?”

Meria grabbed Selesina’s hand and smiled widely. What was she thinking? She went up to the great tree and touched its leaves.

“Lady Meria!? What are you……….!”

‘Wai, don’t touch my great tree so freelyyyyyyyyyy’

Selesina kept her expression normal but she was screaming inside.

Selesina finally possessed a great tree even though she didn’t have any blessings. It was her great tree. Did Meria want to take it away from her?

“I possess the blessings of the God of fertility Frey so I would like to help your great tree grow!”

“…………..!”

Meria brought her hands together in a praying posture and then watered the great tree with the water she carried in her pocket.

As soon as she did that, a black flower bloomed on the great tree.

“M, my great tree is……”

“It’s my first time seeing a black flower blooming on the great tree……..”

Selesina was trembling, Soratek shook his head in disbelief.

The crown prince Soratek had not only seen the great tree of every territory but also of the entire kingdom. Soratek was terribly shocked because he had always only seen warm-colored flowers blooming on the great tree.

Meria didn’t expect something like this to happen and was almost in tears as she wondered what to do. 

But even Selesina and Soratek didn’t know what to do.

“Why, my great tree…..”

She wanted to cry and blame Meria. However, she was the daughter of a Marquis so there was no way that she could do something so rude.

In that case, could she at least cry? When Selesina was wondering if she could humiliate herself like that Hisui called out to her.

“Lady Sele!”

“Go to the great tree quickly! Touch it !!”

“Eh, eh…….!”

She reflexively followed Hisui’s words, rushed to the great tree, and put her hands on it. The moment Selesina fingers touched the great tree, her left eye glowed faintly.