All repairs to the parts damaged by the typhoon have been completed. It was fortunate that there were no abnormalities on the tracks of the Magic Railway. The damage to the buildings were also minor and it was possible to repair them by spending points. There are no carpenters on this island, so this is my job as the lord.
I also had the Goddess’ Hoe, so repairing the fields was easy. I immediately sowed the seeds of tomatoes, zucchini and other summer vegetables. Even though there’s no temperature difference here, it’s possible to grow highland vegetables here.
Maybe I should try growing celery and lettuce too. Lynn will surely make delicious dishes out of them.
“Alright, that’s enough farm work for today.”
Char helped me out today as well.
“Father, I’m hungry!”
“Okay. Let’s make French toast with the eggs that Redas-san brought.”
“Yeey! French toast is Char’s favorite food! Uu……”
Is she trembling because she’s so happy?
Char suddenly trembled.
Huh? No. Something is wrong.
“Char, what’s wrong?”
“M-my body is hot……”
“Are you sick? I’ll call Nowald-sensei.”
“No……it’s different…… I……I think it’s about time of my molting period.”
I’ve heard that dragons molt regularly. And apparently, their activeness level drops when they do. It is said that if they stay still, the molting will eventually end.
“Anyway, let’s go back to the cottage first. You need to sleep in the bed.”
“I-, I can’t walk well.”
Her activeness has already begun to decline huh.
“I’ll hold you. Come on, let’s go home together.”
Char happily hugged me.
“Does your body or head hurt?”
“I’m fine, but I can’t move well. After I shed my skin, I have to give my scales to Sambabano.”
Right, we made that promise.
“Remembering your promise even at a time like this, you’re really amazing Char.”
“Ehehe, you’re so kind Father.”
I went back to the cottage with Char in my arms.
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Estate of the Count Dantès in Belucca.
In the long corridor, the owner of the mansion and his daughter were arguing.
“You big idiot! How many times do I have to tell you? You’re not allowed to go play at Cedie’s place!”
“You’re a stubborn old fool, Father!”
“S-stubborn old fool!?”
Claire tried and failed to escape the mansion. This is the third time this week.
Unable to meet the man she loves, Claire explodes in adolescent rage.
“Sebastian! Let me go or I’ll hang you up!”
“Please forgive me, Miss Claire. This is an order from Alexei-sama you see.”
“Kii!”
“Gyaa!”
Sebastian was scratched on the cheek and fell to his back on the spot.
“Take the young lady to her room!”
Claire, who was under house arrest in her room, sat at her desk, her trembling fingers were smudged with ink. Her father, Alexei, scolded and forced her to write a letter of remorse.
No, she’s not writing that.
“Me and Cedie, Operation to Make Summer Memories.”
That’s what the title says.
Although the handwriting is not that beautiful, it is bold and powerful. Claire was pleased with her finished work.
“School is about to start. Before that, I am going to make some memories with Cedie!”
But even if she wanted to stay over at Cedie’s place, her father, Alexei, would not allow it. Cedie probably wouldn’t approve of her running away from home, either. Cedie is shy after all…
That’s what Claire thinks so.
That’s where her plan comes in.
Claire boldly (foolishly) comes up with a plan to elicit sympathy with a fake kidnapping case. She decided to hire people to fabricate a kidnapping and have Cedie look for her. Until now she hadn’t been able to show her affection, but the moment she was rescued, she’ll be able to hug Cedie.
In her mind, if things went her way, Cedie would surely be gentle with her. She’s sure that he’ll hug her back tightly as well.
And in that moment, she will confess.
Cedie, I’ve always liked you. I’m sure Cedie feels the same way. I can tell by looking at your attitude.
The day when I will dedicate my first kiss to Cedie is near!
“O-hohohoho!”
Claire laughed and called her maid, Rochelle.
“Rochelle, tomorrow we are going to Gandalcia, pack your bags.”
“Yes, but the Earl….…”
“That doesn’t matter.”
“But if you go out secretly, you’ll be scolded.”
“Do you want to be fired!? Just pack your things!”
“Y-yes……”
Claire is ruthless when it comes to achieving her goals.
This is translated by Yume Neiji. Kindly read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com.
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