episode_0052

The time when the sun passed overhead, Eldrina’s residence.

“Mother, mother!”

After training. After taking a quick shower, Siriel went straight to Eldrina.

“Hmm? Why did my baby come to visit me? The etiquette teacher must have come to visit after the training session.”

Eldrina smiled at Siriel, who also ran towards Odo.

Because she arrived so quickly, Siriel’s hair was still wet. Normally, she would have received proper care from the maids, but she was anxious because a tutor was scheduled to come after training.

“…It’s okay because there’s still time left!”

Siriel said, glancing at the grandfather clock on the wall. There were still 30 minutes left, so there was enough time to discuss business.

“Yes. Let’s dry your hair first. Sit here.”

Eldrina pointed to the chair and said. Then she chanted softly, creating a warm and quiet wind. Siriel’s face relaxed from the warm energy.

However, as soon as he remembered the purpose of coming to see Eldrina, Siriel’s eyes became sharp and his fists clenched.

“Mother. I have a favor to ask.”

“…What would you like me to ask you?”

Eldrina said to Siriel with a warm smile.

Normally, the report would have gone to Eldrina through the head deacon, but this was the first time in years that Siriel had asked her directly, so I was curious about how important the request was.

When permission was given, Siriel turned to her and spoke strongly.

“I hope employees stop gossiping about Siron oppa!”

“……?”

Eldrina paused for a moment.

My daughter’s request was so unexpected that the smile on my face almost wavered.

‘Is this the request that Siriel came directly to me?’

“Kuhm.”

Eldrina cleared her expression by clearing her throat and spoke firmly.

“No.”

“……Why?”

Instead of whining at Eldrina’s firm refusal, Siriel asked a question. Eldrina’s heart almost broke at the sight of that extraordinary appearance, but she managed to gather her will to refuse.

Eldrina, who wants to be an ideal wife and mother, stroked her lovely daughter’s head a few times and spoke kindly.

“Does Siriel know how many people are using this mansion?”

“……I don’t know exactly, but I know there are a lot of them.”

“334 people, even more if you include the escort knights. From what I heard from Philip, many of them were cautioned for gossiping about Siron. Every single report is sent to this parent.”

“…”

Siriel opened her eyes wide. Her mother had already figured out the whole situation.

“Think about it, why does this ending tolerate this situation.”

In this way, Eldrina gave Siriel time to think about when a problem arose.

In order to resolve a given situation, deep consideration is required. Eldrina wanted to make Siriel a habit of finding her own way in situations where there was no right answer.

Siriel crossed her arms and tilted her head a few times before opening her mouth.

“Does your mother hate Siron oppa?”

“……Oh my. Does my baby look like someone I would hate?”

“I’m sorry. But other than that, I can’t think of any reason…”

Eldrina, seeing Siriel’s dejected appearance, let out a small sigh.

“It should be possible to silence them, but…”

“But?”

“Whether it is money, loyalty, or anything else, they are the people who collected money by posting notices in this mansion. Rather than being slaves who unconditionally obey orders, each person has their own thoughts and feelings. Perhaps, if they were silenced, further discord would arise. Even if you fire them, the situation will not change because the cause is the same.”

Eldrina speaks calmly.

Siriel slowly raised her head and gazed at Eldrina.

“Then, does your mother think there is a problem with your brother?”

“That’s right. Does my daughter know why workers gossip about Shiron?”

“…I heard a rumor that my brother is treating them poorly.”

“You know very well.”

“Then, is it true that your brother treats his employees badly?”

Siriel opened her eyes wide and looked at Eldrina. Eldrina nodded slowly.

“The people who occupy the mansion are educated people, even by the average of the ecliptic. There is no reason to belittle others for something that has nothing to do with you. It’s just the gossip of a master who is mean to himself… I can do it.”

“Then… why does Siron treat the employees so badly? Siron oppa is not that kind of person…”

Siriel held the hem of her skirt tightly and lowered her head.

can not understand.

To her, Siron is a good older brother who always gives her delicious candy. Why is it that my brother treats others so poorly?

“Hmm…”

Eldrina snorted as if she saw something interesting.

“What made you think that you weren’t that type of person?”

“…Because my brother is a good person who doesn’t know how to be jealous.”

“Jealousy?”

“Yes.”

Siriel nodded once.

There was no hesitation in her answer as she was stating a fact that there was no need to doubt.

‘My brother is kind and kind.’

Last time, Siriel was the first to brag to him about being able to wear a self-defense device.

At that time, Siron praised Siriel, saying she was amazing. Not only did they give me candy, but I also gave them cookies and patted their heads.

Something sweeter than the sense of accomplishment from training filled her heart.

but,

Only later that night did Siriel realize that she had made a mistake. I didn’t realize it when I actually received the praise, but in front of him who couldn’t handle mana, I ended up bragging about using what he didn’t have.

Siriel, who belatedly realized her mistake, was not able to apologize to Siron in tears until the next day. Siron said it was okay and put some candy in his mouth.

‘My brother comforted me by telling me not to worry.’

In fact, Siron even asked me to tell him whenever I have an achievement from now on. They say that the stronger she gets, the more confident she becomes…

‘My brother even lied on purpose because he was afraid I would be embarrassed…’

Sometimes, there were times when Siriel envied Lucia and felt petty.

Siriel, who had never been able to defeat Lucia, who took less elixirs and started training later than her, felt like her mind was becoming clouded.

I was angry.

Is this the feeling of jealousy?

When Siriel expressed her anger, John spoke.

It’s the will of heaven. I have no choice but to work harder.

Hugo, like her father.

Poetry does not feel such universal emotions.

In fact, his smile, happier than mine, seemed genuine and shined.

“Then. Let’s do it like this.”

Eldrina smiled brightly at Siriel, who spoke with shining eyes.

“How about meeting Siriel in person? It would be good to ask why Shiron acted like that. Furthermore, you could solve his problems.”

“Me?”

“Okay.”

Eldrina nodded.

A child who is not yet ten years old. Eldrina saw a familiar emotion flash in Siriel’s eyes. This little girl had eyes that she had seen on many women.

‘You’re in love with that rambunctious little boy.’

Eldrina chuckled.

Even though she knew that her daughter had fallen for a boy, she didn’t feel uncomfortable.

Is the child named Siron brought by your husband the legitimate child of the Prien family? Then this situation is not bad.

When I met him in person, there was nothing particularly odd about him.

‘He has the pulpit and knows how to use his brain.’

Eldrina snorted as she looked at the rumors spreading around the mansion.

‘But I haven’t gotten out of the way of being a child yet. You can’t fool me with such clumsy acting. Just look at the way he treats people kindly.’

Suddenly, Eldrina had this thought.

How about forming a relationship with Siriel? Like Hugo and Eldrina, Siriel and Siron seemed to have good chemistry.

Siriel of the outer ancestor, Poetry of the inner ancestor.

What benefits can be gained from this?

The answer came very easily.

Siriel could be a direct descendant of Prien, her husband’s family. It goes without saying that the grandson and granddaughter are Prien’s direct descendants.

It’s not bad.

Rather good.

My daughter doesn’t seem to have realized that it’s love yet, but whatever. There was nothing to lose if the two of you just became friends without getting together.

Eldrina decided to support Siriel.

“Well, that… I made my brother…”

Siriel twitched her fingers and pursed her lips. I was happy inside. My heart pounded at the opportunity to help my favorite brother.

However, anxiety flashed across Siriel’s face again.

“…But, does he want my help? What if I get rejected?”

It’s natural to have doubts. Siriel had never done or given anything in particular to Siron. Besides, didn’t you make another mistake the other day? Siriel couldn’t believe her speaking skills.

“…I’m scared that I’ll make a mistake and my relationship with my brother will be ruined.”

Eldrina felt her heart tickle as she watched her daughter’s expression change.

“Then come back then. As you believe, if you are a good person who does not know jealousy, there is no case where a child’s slip of the tongue creates an emotional rift that cannot be made up for the rest of his life.”

“…Now that I think about it, I think what my mother said is right.”

Siriel recalled the time when she made a big mistake with Siron. Even when I made a mistake in the carriage after the succession ceremony, Siron apologized and let me go.

Siriel thought for a moment and then smiled brightly.

“I’ll give it a try!”

After saying that, Siriel looked at her watch and was startled.

4:05.

I ended up being late for etiquette class.

Siriel hurriedly ran out of the room.