Drop!! ～A Tale of the Fragrance Princess～ (WN)

Upon arrival at the castle, Christina and Ted were first to be welcomed by a separate person. Cordelia wondered if she would listen to the situation one by one, but herself and Emina were guided to the guest room together. And tea and tea sweets were served.... Tea confectionery? Clarice smiled to reassure her when she questioned whether that was the case.

"I'm sorry, but it's okay."

"Um...?

"You don't have to force me to talk to you until you don't want to."

From her expression and words Cordelia finally understood the situation. Apparently, he would have felt scared, caring for the kid. Cordelia, on the contrary, felt sorry for the hassle. So I want to tell you everything I can tell you and cooperate.

(... honestly, that idiot can't fit in with words that make him angry)

It was also felt when confronted, but the calmer it became, the more frustrating it became. What's the play, don't be ridiculous? But I think so, while there are concerns.

There's a couple of stories I don't know if I should lay low.

Of course I should tell you everything if I'm going to cooperate.

But when I think about Christina, I need to think a little bit about how far we need to go... and where it's going to be a matter we don't need to start. Whether you can successfully identify the information they are craving... requires a difficult decision.

But there are more concerns than that. That's how far your statement sounds like a true story.

Cordelia thinks it would sound like a lie to say, for example, 'I gave instructions to capture the constituents of the Dark Alliance before, so they seemed interested'. Words like that would instead confuse the surroundings...... it's just a problem, but it's hard for people to think you're a paranoid child and can't even refer to other statements. That first case is supposed to be 'The Pameladian servant captured the undeclared'. Cordelia instructed me not to report it.

(Cyrus, I'd like to speak to your brother... and I wonder if I should)

Probably easy to convince if you mean a sister who relies on her brother. Cyrus would know what's going on around there. I thought so. Cordelia cut out to Clarice.

"Dear Keithley... Um, I don't mind if it's late. Can I talk to your brother?

"Of course it is. The deputy captain has asked me to stay here until the deputy captain returns, if you seem to be involved."

"Oh, thank you"

"And you get a good idea of the deputy captain. I really didn't know that guy was going to show up - I was surprised he wasn't in the field. Other people, I'm really glad you're not hurt. … I'm taking my seat off, so if you need anything, please use the ring."

"Thank you"

Cordelia breathed as she dropped Clarice off after the room and made sure the door was closed. I can't even relax right now, but it calms me down better without people's eyes.

(... good luck, huh?)

How far was the scope of his inquiry? With that in mind, Cordelia looked at the hot air in front of her.

"… tea, shall we have it before it cools"

"Yes."

Cordelia included tea in her mouth as Emina responded. Fruity scented apple tea. I wanted to thank you for switching heads.

Cordelia, with her mouth off the cup, turned to Emina as she breathed small.

"Hey, Emina. Is Emina good at witchcraft?

That's pretty much why Cyrus chose Emina as his escort this time. But Cordelia didn't even know Emina was good at witchcraft. So I asked, but Emina shook her head small to the side.

"You can use escort to some extent, but not as good at it"

"It was Emina who called your brother, wasn't it?

"Yes."

For the second inquiry, Emina also affirmed.

Then I put the cup back in the saucer and kept the words going.

"I was asked yesterday by Master Cyrus to call you if there was anything. I can use magic to interfere with the earth, so I can send a simple signal if I know where to tell in advance."

"Convenient technique."

"Unfortunately, I would say 'signal' for convenience, but it's just a vibration. There is a risk that it will not be transmitted at all if the predicted location is incorrect, and that it will be cancelled if it overlaps with other objects. So it's hard to say it's convenient."

"... I'll correct it. It seems more difficult to control than convenient. Emina's good at witchcraft, so you could use it because it went well on top."

I would love to imitate it, and for a moment I thought Cordelia, but apparently that's going to be difficult too. That's what Cordelia said with that in mind, but Emina denied the word again.

"That's not true. I... I didn't want to learn magic unless I wanted to run off"

"Huh?"

Cordelia couldn't keep up with her thoughts for a moment on an unexpected confession.... Running off? Cordelia blinked her eyes at a word that was not suitable for this occasion. I knew Emina was leaving my parents' house for some reason, but I didn't expect words to come as if I hadn't expected them. Besides, this is a sudden timing.

But in contrast to surprising Cordelia, Emina calmly continued her words.

"I was originally born in a noble house. I've always been good to Cordelia's sister."

"Yeah, I hear that."

"But I happened to know him, I wanted to marry him under a non-aristocratic man. Naturally my family opposed me and I was also closely monitored to go out. So... I learned magic to get out. Fortunately, it was compatible with the magic related to the earth, making it easier to create escape routes and lightly sprinkle chases from my parents' homes. Eventually, my family gave up and pulled me back on the condition that I would never go back to my parents"

(... it was a real run down)

She says it's pale, but she's a very bold (former) lady. I can't imagine it from the modest Emina right now. And that I was married too...... I never knew. No, more than that.

(I wonder if the power of love means it's so great...)

But no one is here to answer Cordelia's questions.

Cordelia thought she still wouldn't know if she didn't try something called love once.

(... but there are a lot of really passionate people around me. The story of the Marquis Frantheim and the confession of Sister Aisha and Lady Warren were bold, plus I can't believe even Emina...... can I?)

I can't imagine a scene where someone like that appears to me, but it shouldn't be an impossible thing. Let's do our best. Though I think so, now I'm worried that I was born against Emina because I listened to her.

"But isn't it hard for Emina to work at home when we're talking about it? If you live here, you won't see your husband much, will you?

Isn't it hard to live away from someone you even ran off with?

Cordelia, who thought so, asks, but Emina shook her head.

"It's enough to let me go home on vacation. It's easier for me to work in a world I originally knew. Besides, my husband can't say his legs are in very good shape right now, and it's a little difficult to work outside. We are still fortunate that Lord Malvina has invited us."

"I hope so..."

"Because I know you'll wait for that. As far away as a little, no problem."

Emina said so with a smile.

I would certainly have done the situation. I wouldn't even invite my sister to be at Emina's disadvantage. Besides... I felt rude to say that if I looked at Emina's expression.

"Could you let me take my time next time? And the story of your wonderful husband."

"Yeah, happy. There's also talk about children. I'm a little jealous because I miss my husband, who always takes more care of me than I do."

(... Emina, did you have kids too)

Cordelia smiled back, a little surprised by Emina, who was rarely and slightly joking.

Until now, I couldn't ask in depth if there was any circumstance, but Cordelia thought when she saw Emina saying without hiding it. Maybe Emina and I can talk a little more reluctantly, too. Then I also thought I might have done a little waste before.

After finishing his tea, Cordelia waited for Cyrus as she read the history book that was in her room. Sometimes it was relaxing along the way that the tension gradually dissolved, I guess.

However, the knocking sound of the concon that eventually sounded clearly reached my ear.

It was Cyrus and Clarice who showed up.

"You kept me waiting."

"Brother...... good job"

"Let's send it. Listen on the road. I'm sorry, but Emina needs to talk to Keithley for a second. I'll send you home."

"Yes, sir."

Emina, can't you come home with me?

With a little regret, Cordelia rushed after Cyrus's back as she walked out. Once I turned around, Keithley smiled and dropped me off "Take care". Emina is also deeply grateful.

Cordelia was starting to distance herself from Cyrus when she turned back forward. Cordelia rushed after that back.

"Dear Christina..."

"Count Olcott was picked up. You're already on your way home."

"Really?"

Cyrus responded pale as Cordelia inquired as she chased him.

With Cyrus' lead, you won't get lost in the castle. Probably going down the road to the carriage in the shortest distance.

In the meantime, Cordelia decided not to see Cordelia, although she felt that she looked like a person dressed very similar to Vernault and a dark-haired boy next to her in the corridor opposite the courtyard. Blondes and brunettes are a common combination. It must be my fault. I'm sure it is.

(... I'd like to think so... near miss, good to this extent)

I don't know if that one noticed, but at least it didn't look right. Even if Vernault said something to me at a later date, I wouldn't have noticed. I could go through with it. That's fine.

But relaxation is also a matter of time.

After getting into the carriage as the shadows began to snugly fall around... the air was very heavy.

"Do you have an excuse?

"No"

"I know it was an unexpected thing, but this happened because the outlook is sweet. You shouldn't be out in the middle of nowhere."

"You're right."

To the stand-alone Cyrus, Cordelia early admitted no.

This is not just a matter of 'I can't believe this is happening'. Without Cyrus' rescue, he could have returned unharmed, or he is suspicious. Cyrus sighed lightly.

"... if it was Christina who jumped out first, it would be a mistake to blame you."

"Your sister-in-law is nothing wrong."

"... I hear you got to that spot as a result of being after people. But more than that... do you have something you want to ask me, too?

To Cyrus' words, Cordelia nodded.

"I'd like to ask you a few questions. What happened to the young man who escaped?"

"Probably got away with it. Secret Service is taking over the search, but it's gonna be hard to find at a time when we couldn't hold off the crime scene."

"Even your brother couldn't catch up?

Cordelia tilted her neck to Cyrus, who said so lightly. I don't think my brother would let me get away with it if it was easy. Asking with that in mind, Cyrus sighed small.

"... something unexpected happened. I can't say anything about you, but I can't say anything about you in that regard."

"'Ghost' apparently has more bad luck than rumors."

"Ghost?"

I heard a word out of place somewhere and accidentally repeated it.

Cyrus narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Didn't Keithley tell you?

"I said I couldn't talk to your brother, so nothing"

"Right." Ghost "is a Dark Guild person based in Durroughs. It's a street name, of course, but it's a vicious opponent who wants pleasure and has no choice of means than the golden-eyed one. I hear Durroughs' officials are burning their hands, too."

Durroughs is one country north of Christa. But we're not close enough to restrict each other's movement. But still, if you think of the bad reviews you hear, you must have been an extra famous man.

(Did they interest you even though it's so cumbersome)

That's all I ask. Maybe this event was in the 'cute' category. I don't think that's a good idea at all. But at the same time, I've been concerned.

Do you have a job in chasing Dark Alliance humans for the Kingsguard job? Even if Emina called me, if Cyrus was in the line of duty, he wouldn't have shown up in the first place. In the first place, the nature of the duties. How about telling the out-of-the-box where they are located?

Of course, it's not entirely unlikely that my fiancée and sister are... afraid of their safety, but probably not. Besides, in case it's possible, I think that appearance was too quick, even assuming so. Cyrus is not in a position to be thrown away and rushed, and there is a distance from the castle in the first place.

"... you just have to say what you want to hear. Answer, I decide not to answer"

"So... is your brother in the business of chasing ghosts?

"You'll have that opportunity if you have to. But now I'm not involved."

"So why did you come to that place today?

"I was in the city today on a part-time basis"

In response to Cordelia's inquiry, Cyrus responded without hesitation.... nonsense?

"Yeah, but Master Keithley and the other knights were with you, weren't they? Your brother's a uniform, too, right?

"Our intelligence was telling us that we saw a man who looked like a 'ghost'. I'm not sure, but I was meeting up at the police station with the Secret Service guy who was after him originally. I was hoping you guys wouldn't run into each other when you said you were going out of town, but that's a bad idea."

Cordelia noticed how her brother spoke, and the words.

"Brother, please look into the silk..."

"Examine the silk?

Cordelia finally realized her own mistake on Cyrus with a crease on her eyebrow root.

To what Cyrus did not advise yesterday in the matter of silk.

(Don't go deep... you meant ghosts...!

The fact that there are intelligence agents may have been fragmented by Cyrus as well. But I guess I wasn't looking into that. Only he was chasing ghosts.

(Then I wanted you to elaborate...!

However, Cyrus says it is only uncertain information. Maybe he didn't want to have extra anxiety, or that giving information would make it difficult to take action. I was getting advice. I was just wrong.

And... even if I knew, I wouldn't have even spotted Ted's ghost connection, and when it comes to behavior involved... that would be hard too.

"... Brother, may I have another one? Do you have an agent in our house?"

"You didn't know"

Cyrus said, as a matter of course, this is also the first time for Cordelia to hear it.

Ninja when it comes to Cordelia's imaginary intelligence, but that's not going to happen in this world. No, but, or...

"... Are you lurking behind the ceiling?

"... let me look into the inside of our house and what to do. They're looking into the city's trends. Our external enemy surveillance network and other magicians will suffice."

"Right."

"Intelligence agents are only under contract. Usually they run their own lives"

I see, are you borrowing the eyes of people from multiple cities?

Then maybe information comes in from the multilateral. Cordelia kept in mind that even if she had to be patient in the future, she had to be very careful.

"Now, if you're convinced, it's time to ask. What was the aim of the ghost"

"Like your brother said, he just wanted to have fun. He thought I was the one who instructed him before when he caught the thief, and he wanted to make sure of it."

"You've got a lot of trouble, but you've got eyes on me."

"Yeah, I don't know how long you're gonna be interested."

"If you're going out for a while, take Ronnie with you. Ghosts are fast on the run, but they don't fight opponents they recognize as capable of fighting"

"Yes."

I wonder if I'll be home soon. Cordelia thought as she looked out at the view.

And I reconsidered if there were any other verses I could think of about ghosts.

He was wearing a hood, a young red-eyed man.

(... wasn't the kind of person involved in Cordelia's life or death, was it?

Well, that got me thinking.

Causes of death in 'Cordelia' are the result of their own rampage. Jealous of the heroine that goes through his heart with the prince, he uses his magic to make noise, but destroys himself uncontrollably. If the trigger is the presence of a prince and a heroine, and the cause is the outburst of magic, there should be no other person involved.

But it gets caught.

I don't think they were going to kill themselves. But it is also a state of 'so far', and I don't know what kind of damage is being done around it. Even if it wasn't in the game, it is now a problem, but if it was in the game, there may be some tips to avoid it.

("Cordelia" was a terribly selfish lady in the first place, but someone who could do the math to make a commotion?

The death of 'Cordelia' becomes a turning point in the first place, but it is not the end for the story. I may remember something missing. No, there's got to be. The story in the game should not have ended with 'Bad Lady Died and Prince and Daughter (Heroine) Mixed in Peace'. Sure enough, after all that happened, you two...

"... Leah. Cordelia."

"Yes?!

"... what are you scared of"

From what Cyrus was doing, I could see that he had been called several times.

Cordelia hesitated a little and then said, "A little, I'm tired," saying something that wasn't a lie.

To see Cyrus just sighed, though that didn't seem good enough.

"Don't leave the mansion as long as a month. It's from your father."

"Huh."

"They don't have to write reflections."

"Yes, I did."

... I can think of as many things to reflect on, but a month. Isn't it a little long?

But it could also be a good time to judge the situation. Nor is it a matter that can be rejected in the first place. Plus, now I want time to remember.

"And then there's one more thing.... Have you heard anything from Christina?

"Huh? From your sister-in-law? I have not received any particular message."

"Right."

Cordelia blinked her eyes several times at Cyrus's inquiry.

And I think of Christina in the morning. And I remembered what it was like in the morning when I was a lot shy.

(... that was something you needed to reply to)

I haven't received the diary yet.

With that in mind, Cordelia looked at Cyrus. I didn't change my special complexion to Cyrus. but

"Brother. Practice smiling, will you?

At that moment Cordelia did see her brother's expression more distorted than ever before.

I'm sorry for Cyrus, but that look eased Cordelia's nervousness just a little.