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

Cordelia thought it would be difficult to sleep well that night......

But with the exercise of magic and nervousness, the body seemed tired besides thoughts. I was falling asleep before I thought about how I could sleep.

And I dreamed I could feel it was a dream.

Cordelia is the only one who admires the stories that can be played out in paper-sarts.

The performance is "The End of Cordelia in the World of Games". I couldn't sleep at all.

Naturally I feel terrible when I wake up and all I get is a long sigh.

Waking up was also a hourglass, and Cordelia laid her wrist on her forehead as she fell asleep, blocking the light from slipping through the window. It was truly a nightmare.

"... but I might have remembered the possibility"

Thanks to my dream, I arrived at the possibility that 'the "ghost” might be the person Cordelia put aside to make a case'. However, the word "ghost” did not appear in the game. So I don't know if he's the same person as the red-eyed ghost.

However, the person who turned Cordelia around in the game was also a Dark Guild person based in Durrows.

But that's all the judgment material. So of course there are materials that can be denied.

(Surely the person who flirted with "Cordelia" should have been lightly hit after "Cordelia" 's death)

No matter how unlucky you are, you shouldn't have been portrayed as someone who could escape Cyrus. The difference with the game, or someone else altogether.

"… you mean no useful information in any case"

Just like a prince, he is the one I would never want to see again if I could.

Unlike his feelings for the prince though, he also feels angry at the ghost. Of course there is fear.

(But just running away will do other damage. Is that what you want me to do?)

If there is movement among knights, including Cyrus, then I must not stand in my way. But now I'm attracting the other person's interest. If you take that as a chance, you'll need the heart and preparation to intercept.

(Of course, I'm still too unreliable right now, and I may not even be allowed to play the feeding role. Your brother said if you had Ronnie on you, you'd be fine... but you have to be able to think I can use it myself, right?)

You'll be able to learn the art of escort and quite a bit of thought in this case.

It's something I've always wanted to learn, but it's a little complicated when it comes to… But just do what you can.

(I don't dance with my hands)

Determined to do so, Cordelia finished dressing and turned her foot to the library when she finished breakfast.

I didn't make it to the greenhouse because I wanted to find out.

What I'm looking for is a book about average life expectancy and infection of disease.

"It should have been around here..."

With that said, Cordelia had repeatedly taken some books and put them back on the shelf.

It's hard to find. While I was thinking that, I heard the door open.

It was Ronnie who glanced at me.

"Good morning, ma'am. What are you doing, sir?

"Morning... maybe a little late for that, but good morning, Ronnie. As you can see, I'm looking for a book. Ronnie ever read a book here about average age or the risk of getting sick?

"Average life span?... What are you looking for this time?

Ronnie even moved to the bookshelf near Cordelia while asking that question. And I said, "I think you were on this book or something," and I took the book a little high. Then he turned to pieces and handed it to Cordelia with the book open.

"Thank you. I was hoping I could get a new insurance system, so I wanted to talk to your father."

"Insurance system?

"Yeah. I'm simply thinking of a system that collects a little bit of money from endorsers and pays benefits if there's anything like death. I wish I could change the pendant according to age. First of all, I'm thinking about life insurance, but all I have to do is make it available when I get sick."

Medical care for free...... oh my god, i wouldnt be able to do that with my very current tax revenue.

But this one about Ted, too, if he could afford it financially... or if he had a point of contact where I could talk to him, I might have stepped on it.

(Starting from the calculation of mortality, I don't think it's easy to think of a system... but it's still important)

I wish I could start in the first place.

To what extent do you not feel it is a heavy burden and can you gather the number of people? How will we operate the money we collect? The problem is piling up, but if it works, we might also be able to use taxes or social security to probability public health care.

"I'll help, because I'm good with numbers."

"Thanks. That'll help."

"No, if you're going to make a big deal out of me, there's nothing like this."

Cordelia looked sideways at Ronnie taking the book as she said so.

"... did your father ask you to keep an eye on him? Or your brother?

"I'll leave it to your imagination"

I see. That was a really good answer.

"Oh, I may have forgotten a lot more, but my parents, it seems like they're expecting me to let them do business"

"... I haven't forgotten, don't forget. But yes, I also need to gather the materials for it... Ronnie, help me with a shoulder-tightening job for a while."

"Okay. I'll get back to you in about ten days, so for one thing, let's wrap up the negotiations by then."

Cordelia shrugged her shoulders just to Ronnie, who handles things tightly.

That's how four days passed as I took the material, thought about it, and put the text together, Christina came to Cordelia.

Good afternoon, Cordelia.

"Welcome, Christina, sister-in-law"

"With your report...... here, would you like to taste it with me?

Offered by Christina as a souvenir, it was chocolate from the store that was trying to buy sweetness that day.

"Thank you. In fact, we have tea in the greenhouse."

"Well. That's nice"

That's how Cordelia led Christina to the greenhouse.

When the souvenir chocolate served on the plate was placed on the table by Emina, Christina cut to the point before pinching the chatter.

"In the end, Ted was supposed to be brought to justice for fraud and attempted fraud...... he paid the money and the case was to be assembled. Payment has already been made"

"... what does that mean?

I thought it was probably the story, but it's done with a lighter punishment than Cordelia thought.

Christina went on to say the words in a way that seemed a little complicated.

"Looks like Ted said he cheated everyone, but he didn't admit that all the buyers were fooled into saying 'I wanted this dress even if it wasn't Flora Silk'. As a result, it was going to be handled with an attempted fraud as' there was no real harm, but there was a risk that someone would be deceived '… but once again it was claimed that the buyer' was properly explained to be separate '".

No, there's no way.

A friend of mine, Xuan Yi Christina, told me that it was a Silk Flora dress. Yet... thinking about it, there was only one answer that came to mind.

"… is it the pride of the nobility"

"Yes, it seems so."

The words I asked were affirmed, even though I thought it was impossible.

Is it good or bad...... no, it won't be good. It's just certain that Ted will be released with minor penalties. It's complicated to think so.

"Of course there are no items marked in the store. As a result, even with the assumption that they were explaining the analogy, the store was" displaying things without handling and selling similar products, "and Ted accepted a warning to pay fees and make improvements by ignoring them knowing that they were at fault with the store's notation and continuing to rule over the substitutes."

"... Really?"

"I hear it was water in my sleeping ear for the store and dropped my shoulder, but I seem to have known it wasn't a regular route, and I hear there was no objection. Of course, it might have something to do with the fact that the penalty was light."

……

"I just don't want to blow Silk Flora's image with this one. Fortunately there were not many people who bought it this time and I knew my father and I knew him... so let me give him one dress at a time as a thank you from time to time and we got the story together"

"If you say thank you, you're also hesitant to refuse."

"Yep. Fortunately in the midst of misfortune, the damage was narrow"

It's going to be quite an expense, but, Christina was laughing.

But its face is also gradually cloudy.

"It's just... the punishment in Wang Du is only a story in Wang Du. Ted's actions are a betrayal to the people of the Flora region. Given his position in the Union, it will be difficult for his family to accept him as well. I'm sure Ted himself understands, but it's a little complicated considering it wasn't just for personal gain."

Nothing can be forgiven even as a lord's daughter. Still worried about him.

Before such Christina, Cordelia contained a grain of chocolate in her mouth.

While enjoying the sweet, melting chocolate, I thought I could help Christina.

And as the chocolate went through his throat, he opened his mouth.

"If his eyesight leads to cloth in general, I can introduce you to a job to the extent that you don't have any trouble with your life. I have also made a few deals, so if it's a helpful person, I want it."

"But..."

"Even as a sister-in-law, wouldn't it be better if you stayed within sight for a while? Of course, if he says no, please don't."

Yes, Cordelia said, Christina said a small "thank you".

"So let's talk about the hard stuff around here, shall we? Do you have something to tell your brother about your sister-in-law?

Christina was surprised by Cordelia's words and immediately blushed.

"Um... well, I brought you a treat and a reply. I also think this is the time..."

"That's not true. You wrote me back because you cleaned it up, didn't you?

With that said, Cordelia received a diary and a box of sweets from Christina.

"Do you have a message for me?

"I want to tell you the next time I see you, so it's okay."

"Really? But that would make it today."

"Huh?"

"Emina, would you call your brother?

"Oh, uh, is Master Cyrus here?

"Yeah. I'm sorry. Yesterday, as soon as I knew Christina was coming, I told your brother."

"Oh no... of work, not to disturb you"

"It's okay, Master Christina. Your brother is not the wrong priority."

With that said, Cordelia was going to leave that her role was over...

"Lady."

"What's going on? Emina."

"Cyrus asks you to call Christina and the lady when the lady calls Cyrus"

"Huh?"

Me? Yes. Asking Emina without speaking up, Emina affirmed once again, "The lady, too, means". Cordelia looked at Christina face to face.

Surprised by the exact call, Cordelia headed to the reception room with Christina.

Cyrus in private clothes was waiting there. Near Cyrus there were two large and small things covered with cloth.

"I'm sorry I called you."

"No. Better than that... did you?

"I need to talk to Cordelia first. Count Olcott gave me this item."

When Cyrus says yes, the smaller cloth is taken away by Emina's hand. And what showed up was a pearl pink dress adorned with torsos.

"Well......! Beautiful dress."

"Flora Silk dress."

Cordelia solidified with that one word. I could only grasp that this dress would be a hell of a price among them. That's right, Cordelia can be a wolf.

"Here you go, is that a good thing?

"You'll have trouble getting it back"

But I can also feel free to accept "Thank you!!".

Because there is not much direct interaction with Count Orcott.

"Dear Cordelia, I'm asking you to wear this dress."

"Dear Christina,"

"Right?"

Christina told me, Cordelia looked at the dress again often. But... I'm anxious. Of course, there are times when you are concerned about asking, but you lose the dress... and there is anxiety that you may be able to wear it.

"Dear Cordelia, dresses can only shine brightest when you are happy to wear them. So please smile and summon me to please lift your dress."

That's what Cristina told me. Cordelia replied small, "Yes," even though she was a little troubled.

"So next... I want to send this to Christina from me"

That said. Now when Cyrus himself took away the cloth of the bigger one, the wedding dress appeared. Cordelia was stunned. Christina also took a small breath.

"This is"

"I would have said it when I was a kid. He wants to wear a Flora Silk dress for the wedding. I didn't expect the Count to give it to Cordelia, so it became like a second fry..."

Slightly awkward, but Cyrus said to re-divide it.

"I don't think I can give a thoughtful word, and I can't promise that the ideal conjugal statue I heard back in the day can be fulfilled. But if it's as far as I can tell, I want it to come true. But... I'm sorry, I still can't really describe it in words."

No, that's a good enough proposal, brother.

In contrast to Cordelia, who is anxious to think so, Cyrus didn't look concerned at all.

But that wasn't limited to Cyrus. Christina, whom Cordelia saw softly beside her, also turned bright red on her face, with only Cyrus in her eyes.

"Dear Cyrus, maybe, I, I can understand that word. … please let me walk with you from now on, forever"

While relieved by Christina, who told him so with a full grin, Cordelia approached Emina softly, who was down in the lower seat. And I squeaked softly.

"... Hey, Emina. Do you think I can leave?

"Yeah. Let's back off."

Leaving the reception room, which had become a world of two completely, Cordelia sighed a great deal. I was too surprised to give Cyrus the diary and treats I kept from Christina, but this would be good after Christina left already.

"Your sister-in-law will already talk to your brother today... shall I go back to the greenhouse"

"We're with you."

"Thanks. Well, I've seen a sweet enough scene to throw up a little sugar, but can we go on after this and hear Emina's sweeter story?

That's what I was joking about, going down the hallway, but Cordelia was stopped by Hans along the way.

"Dear Cordelia, I have a visitor."

"Oh? Customer?

No appointments in it.

Then would it be Vernault? Did you come all the way out here to tell me what went wrong the other day?

I thought so. Cordelia stood up for a moment, but behind Hans is already the appearance of the visitor.

"Good day, Master Cordelia!

"... good day, Master Hazel"

I'm glad I didn't accidentally say "is it Master Vernault" in my mouth.

With that in mind, Cordelia responded to Hazel with a cramped laugh. Hazel approached Cordelia with a full grin, holding the book.

"I couldn't see Master Cordelia at all because of the Founding Fathers' Festival anymore. I'm tired of festivals already. But Cordelia seems to be doing well."

"Yeah, Master Hazel doesn't seem to change either. Most importantly. But I'm tired of standing up... and I'll show you to my private room. This way, please."

I even thought about greenhouses for a moment, but greenhouses are unlikely to come abruptly by Vernault.

From hazel, the encounter may also be destined, but I think it will only be a hassle later in the current situation that Vernault is trying to avoid.

When he entered the private room, Cordelia sat on the couch facing each other with Hazel.

"How did Hazel spend his time during the Founding Fathers' Festival?

"Almost every day I just read it to my brother. But the royal castle has been partly liberated, right? You only took one day to tell your father you couldn't. And then we took a little stroll around the city on our way home."

"I hear the city was busy too."

"Yeah, but I heard something more interesting than a busy story."

"Is that an interesting story?

"Yes, there are children under the castle who have strange powers, so they dream of fortune."

"... Dream fortune?

"It means that there are girls who make various fortunes through their dreams, from the weather to the lost. They say that among the common people, the Virgin is regained and entertained."

"Oh... that's amazing."

Cordelia felt her back cold in Hazel's words, speaking a little excitedly.

I kind of have a bad feeling about it. I don't think so.

"Could that girl not be named Shelley?

"Oh, Master Cordelia knows the rumors, too, right?

I knew it!!

Yes, Cordelia screamed loudly in her heart. I didn't want to hit it, but I can't help but hit it.

Shelley is a heroine in the game.

She has special abilities like a protagonist. It's a power to see what you strongly wished for. Divination may be closer to something like futuristic than something cute.

It is a very convenient force in the game and at the same time an indispensable force for progression...... if there really is a person of the same name with that power, I can only assume it is her.

(... I wish we hadn't met, but I knew you were there)

If it's as the game goes, it's still far before she meets the prince.

Besides, it doesn't necessarily mean she falls in love with the prince. So just because Sherry's presence is confirmed doesn't mean he's an instant death... but it definitely makes no difference that he's the one you want to avoid.

Of course, in front of Hazel, a grand sigh was sighed.

But we must also be aware of Shelley's trends, which confirm the presence of dangerous persons following princes and ghosts.

If you live in Ichii most of the time, you won't even be in contact for a few years.

(... but that's a few years too. The heroine born in the Count's family will meet his father and appear in the aristocratic community…)

Of course, if Shelley is a prince, she doesn't mean to interrupt. I'd rather just hit my hand and scream congratulations. But I have trouble getting misunderstood by some kind of applause, and I don't want to get involved in the ominous.

The most desirable thing is that Shelley fulfills the other fateful encounters... but that's not all within the scope of how Cordelia can do this.

"But you don't want a fortune like that."

Hazel let Cordelia, who was traveling alone to the sea of thought, say so lightly.

Cordelia accidentally said, "Huh? inquired."

Didn't I tell you it looked interesting because I was interested? Yeah, what Cordelia wanted to say seemed to go through Hazel as well.

"I'm very interested in fortune telling. Look, I knew you'd be wondering about romantic fortune telling or something, right? But after all, I don't want you to be fortunate when you get word for it."

"Really?

"Yeah, even if it turns out badly, I'm not sure I care about that and appeal. But if it turns out to be good, I don't think we should get too worried."

Cordelia has eaten Hazel confidently.

"Sounds like a hazel to me."

"Oh, I'm so flattered."

Cordelia laughed as if she were Hazel, who jokingly said it.

"Now it's time to get down to business today"

"Huh?"

"Totally median fortune wouldn't be interesting, would it? But I think this would be a good idea. I borrowed a lot from the bookstore."

"... Didn't you say you'd get chronic now that fortune tells you good results?

"But I still think we should incorporate good things. Look, sometimes unexpected advice can be a good starting point, right?

"Sounds like Mr. Hazel."

"I need the ingredients first. See, fish bones in lizard heaven sun-dried..."

"Dear Hazel, wasn't that more of a curse book than a fortune teller?"

There's no such thing as a cute fortune book. I think it's more of a book that's going to be cursed.

But Hazel tilts his neck flatly, "It's as it was in the book," he said. Even if it was in a book, I don't even have a cordelier that's just like a lizard heavenly sun-dried.

But thank God you didn't think you'd get consent, she closed the book early.

"So how about this one? This book features a bouquet made of cloth. You can decorate it later, and Master Cordelia's brother, you're getting married soon, aren't you? I think it would be a good gift for your sister-in-law. The lily flowers are beautiful, and you're tempted to throw away the roses."

"That's very nice... but I wonder if it would be difficult if you weren't a skilled artisan"

"It's okay, I feel the best, and sewing is my specialty. Shall we make it together?

"Are you sure?

"Yeah, sure. 'Cause it would be a gift to someone dear to Cordelia, wouldn't it?

"So... please"

"Yeah, I'd love to"

For several days, Cordelia spent the morning learning, the afternoon making hazels and bouquets, and the evening and evening compiling materials and rushing days. But regardless of my errands, I also feel a little sorry for Hazel, who visits me every day. But the hazel at the time didn't seem to bother me at all... on the contrary, it looked like I was enjoying it, so Cordelia prepared as much hazel sweets as she could in return. Hazel doesn't hide her feelings, so I knew right away if it was her favorite treat.

But with Hazel coming every day, Lara was in a bit of a bad mood for not being comfortable with Hazel. But that also didn't explode dissatisfaction because Ronnie was following it well.

He also negotiated with the Ellis Chamber of Commerce in the meantime.

The negotiators were Ronnie's father and eldest brother.

As Ronnie said, Ronnie's family was a merchant-like people unlike him.

Paper imports were also thanks to matching quotes, which succeeded in dropping to critical prices.

Instead, he exchanged promises that aromatic soap would be a joint development matter with the Ellis Chamber of Commerce. In addition, cooperation was to be sought in rural areas in connection with herbal growth and improvement projects before construction with the investment in public utilities of rural revitalization. Ronnie's father says he gets preferential treatment for taxes. Most importantly, the products made there will go through the Ellis Chamber of Commerce as a matter of priority, which is not entirely unprofitable.

While I was doing so, the bouquet was completed, and then three days later.

It's been a long time since Vernor was also visiting the Pameladia family greenhouse.

"Long time no see, Master Vernault"

"Oh, ever since you missed the castle."

"Oh, have we met?

"I would have been with Lord Cyrus."

"I didn't notice at all. I wish I could have called you."

So neat Cordelia urged Vernault to take a seat.

"Look, the letter"

"Thank you"

"You're promising to go to Jill and the Green Witch's, aren't you? That's where Jill's plans are written. Reply to the convenient day."

"I've been ordered to leave a message for a while. Will you be all right next month?

"Then just write it down on an inconvenient day. Because I'll let Jill adjust the day that seems to fit."

When I opened the letter with that said, Jill's letter and appointments were written for more clerical minutes than usual.

"Has Jill been busy lately?

"Well, I would have been pretty busy. Hey, what's up?

"Because the atmosphere of your letter is different than usual. I was wondering if you were tired."

"Uh, Dili's gonna write to you and you're gonna be fine."

"I'm not kidding, if you're tired, you have to get some sleep. Right, can I have this, please?

That being said, Cordelia took the tea leaves out of the cupboard.

And I handed it to Vernor.

"Please give this to Master Jill. I think you can relax a little bit."

"Okay, I'll give it to you. Because if it was from Dili, you'd be happy with anything."

Cordelia began to write back as she listened to Vernor.

"Hey, Dili was at home on the opening day of the royal castle too?

"During the Founding Fathers' Festival, I stayed home all the time."

"A little too much pull? Research would be important, but spreading the face would also be necessary, wouldn't it?

"Nevertheless, both father and brother improvement are tasks, so I thought it would be virtually impossible without a guardian"

"Then you should have told me. There was also a greenhouse tour on the opening day of the Royal Castle, you know?

Cordelia was also much more attracted to the words.

I didn't know the liberated area included greenhouses, but that's hard to affirm when it comes to anything big enough to sway the decision to go/not go.

The period is over in the first place, and more importantly, there are concerns.

"Master Vernault seems to care a lot about me, but if I were with you, Master Vernault, and the Marquis, I wouldn't be taken for an engagement. Isn't Master Vernault in trouble, too?

To put it a little pranky, Vernault clogged a little.

"I do have a problem. Especially my father. He's going to be terrified."

"Isn't that right? And if you don't have to rush it, you'll have a chance to sell your face."

"I'm sorry about him, too."

"Huh?"

"No, I'm fun to watch, so that's fine. I ask you one thing, I'll be with you when you go out with Jill, okay?

"Huh? I'd rather ask you where the problem is. We're taking Ronnie as an escort."

"Okay, I'll tell Jill that too"

Cordelia wondered why I would ask that even if I couldn't get in touch with Jill without Vernor. But I didn't ask deeply. Vernault asks me right away if I've finished writing that we're having a chat.

I've been deprived of a letter once in the past that says, "I'm leaving now," so writing quickly is a prerequisite.

Cordelia wrote down in her letter an unusual greeting and a day that was convenient for her, and then she wanted me to get enough rest if I was tired. And then, as a matter of routine, I also add that I was able to get along with my sister-in-law.

When he finished writing the letter, Cordelia sealed it firmly and entrusted it to Vernault, as usual.

"Then I'll tell Jill to schedule and write the next letter."

"Regards"

"Oh, one more thing. When I see the Green Witch, I want her to meet me as' Cordelia ', not Pameladia's daughter, if there's no inconvenience. Of course, you will realize that we are nobles, but we also want to treat them as disciples or students, not nobles. That's why neither Jill nor I gave you our family names."

"Yes, I did. No problem."

Nothing inconvenient about that is in Cordelia. I just thought of different figures wondering what they were like. From what Vernault said, it doesn't seem like a difficult opponent. So is it friendly? Or is he a quiet person? I'm excited to see you, but I'm very nervous. I'm nervous, but I'd like to see you soon and talk to you. He must be a very nice guy if you two were to go through. But what am I supposed to say next to say hello...?

"Something's back in your usual face."

"Huh?"

"Maybe it's your fault. It was kind of heavy air today."

Cordelia, one of whom was bitter, told Vernault so, and Cordelia tilted her neck.

I didn't mean to. I didn't... considering it was a streak of tension, maybe that was happening before I realized it. And so much so that Vernor, who I haven't seen in a long time, would have pointed out to me that people closer to me would have cared.

"What I did..."

"What?

"No, nothing."

I just didn't think so yet.

Yeah, it's not like I'm carrying everything on my own. If you put too much effort into it weirdly, things might happen that you don't even realize yourself, like right now.

"Thank you, Master Vernault"

"Oh?

Concerns must not disappear and vigilance must be maintained.

But if you just swing by it, isn't that what they think?

(Peace is tranquil, you have to enjoy it properly)

If you narrow your horizons, you can't see or see.

Yes, Cordelia put her temper back into confidence.