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

"What the hell can I do for you? Maybe you came here because you wanted to get caught?

"Don't worry, we don't have that kind of weird emotion."

"Weird? I don't think you're normal."

"That's a shame."

The ghost that appeared from the shadows is still faint, even if he can see it. But tension runs on Cordelia's back.

(It's like a mirage)

But I can't even joke about phantoms and such.

In mild condition, but the pressure exerted by the ghost is very strong. Where can I find peace of mind?

You should have waited for Ronnie.

That could have captured him...... no, wouldn't a ghost have even shown up if he had? I am well aware of the depth of care of ghosts and the speed with which they escape.

(... but wait. That makes it strange that he's showing up now)

No matter how fast you run, that shouldn't mean you don't have to stop at the vigilant Royal Castle. Assuming you were ”working," you wouldn't imitate what you'd find.

(Besides, ghosts didn't lay their hands on themselves, they enjoyed things as an audience)

It's hard to believe that a ghost would do harm directly to Cordelia, and if it was harmful in the first place, it would have been launching an attack before he showed up. But I still don't have a hard time attacking.

Still, if there's a reason to make contact...

"Did you have something to say to me?

"It's quick and helpful. I knew you were coming in and out of here, so I was waiting to see if you had a chance."

I honestly don't want to admit it because escorts seldom come off the cordelia outside the mansion, but the idea is correct. On top of that, Cordelia had the consciousness that the castle was inherently a safe place, and had not considered any element of danger other than the prince.

"Nevertheless, the castle security is just amazing. This place is the limit to sneaking in even though I'm trying to use my foolish magic to extinguish my presence. Damn, a little more loose security would make it easier to get a job."

"... if you want, should we call a guard now?

If vigilance is being exercised as the ghosts say, the guards will soon fly just as Cordelia uses some sort of magic here. But then the ghost runs away. Cordelia wasn't going to miss the ghost yet.

(It's hard to imagine that there will be gaps that can be captured... but if it's enough to attract information, maybe we can)

Sometimes I think it was to enjoy the reaction around me, but the ghost used to talk without covering up the backdrop of things. You should like to talk. If you can hear anything that leads to capturing him - and I think so, Cordelia peered at the other guy's way out.

The ghost looked like he laughed bitterly under the hood.

"I wonder if you wouldn't look so scared. I just brought you some information today."

"Information?"

"Yeah. In conclusion, I was going to tell you that some idiot is trying to strip a certain kid. Aren't you going to catch the kidnapper?

Suspicious.

The ghost shrugged his shoulder against Cordelia, who did not hide that look before speaking to her voice.

"What's wrong with me acting like I'm on the side of justice? Yeah, well, I don't want any trouble either, but I can't help it. It would be annoying for me if they followed him to Durroughs."

"... to the north?

I know that the home of the ghost is Durroughs, but such as a kidnapping across the border from that country targeting certain children - that's what I thought, and no way Cordelia took a breath. The ghost laughed contentedly.

"You seem to have an idea. There are only a few rumors of the girl of my dreams in the north. The kidnapping mastermind improves his position... no, are you going to overthrow the state? I'm gonna get a girl for that."

The girl of dreams. Hearing the words, Cordelia still frowned.

"The overthrow of the state... some people think of something extraordinary."

Heroin used the knowledge he had dreamed of in the game to inspire him to solve the incidents and people's problems he encountered. However, in the game, there was not much talk of confronting a person full of private lust. Not to mention there shouldn't have been abductions or anything like that in my childhood.

But even two years ago, her rumors were known by fortune-tellers Hazel, as well as Vernault and Jill, so it's not strange that rumors are spreading. Still, kidnapping from other countries is not in Cordelia's assumptions, and it is full of suppressing the confusing emotions that arise.

(You have to calm down, if you're in a hurry, you can't listen)

The presence of heroin, which had been told from unexpected sources, had upset Cordelia, even though it had calmly annoyed her.

"As far as rumors go, I think I'm suspicious of being powerful enough to rock the nation. But suppose the power is real, and if it passes to idiots, the country will be somewhat rough, right? If you do, you're in trouble."

"It's a surprise to see you in high spirits even when one country dies."

"I sure don't think it's quite something to see, but you don't find it special funny because that fool would suppress the royal family anyway. It's just, I like that famous drink over there, so if it affects you, I'm in trouble."

It must be an obstacle to life, right?

Even if you were asked to agree to that, Cordelia couldn't possibly snort.

"... how could you do that to me? You think I'm gonna believe you or cooperate?

"Even if I don't want to work with you, you're not the type to leave people unhappy, are you? And because you're careful, you shouldn't leave suspicious possibilities unattended."

That's how the ghost laughed.

"Nothing. I can remove anxiety if I kill the girl of my dreams. But it sounds funnier to leave it to you, and killing the power of your dreams is bad luck. I got it."

"Edge?"

"Oh, well, this is a service to you that will take on. It seems that those with the power of historical dreams have more or less lost their power at the end of the day. I can't dream anymore, I'm self-destructing. I'm not a believer either, but I don't want to get too close."

Would there have been such a story?

At least we shouldn't have talked about that in the game, so it's not in Cordelia's memory. Of course there is a possibility of ghost lies, but I don't feel the need to go out of my way to tell such lies.

(I don't know that ghosts want to avoid common people (heroines) I've never met. than that - to the power of my dreams, I didn't know there was such a story)

I was going to know the power because I was manipulating heroine in the game... but I never looked into its subtleties, so to speak, about the Virgin in the precedent. This will have to be looked into as soon as possible, even for its own sake.

"... well, you're looking into it"

"I also imagine why I lost one stress, though I can't be sure. But in fact, I'm just more interested in how you find the kidnapper than I am in any other way."

Bad taste.

"Differences in perception. But I'll give you a compliment."

That's how the ghost pulled his leg back a step.

"Oh, I wouldn't be fun if you didn't move, so you move. That's the information fee, the contract."

"Nah..."

"I'm excited to be active. If you move, I won't complain if it's not funny, and I won't do anything extra. The goal is to keep my information secret and get to the kidnappers. Good luck, Mr. Cordelia."

In the next moment the ghost appearance was far away and smaller. The signs are already unlikely to follow.

"... got away, huh? You couldn't pull out any information about the ghost himself."

It's hard for Cordelia to keep up with someone she's even missed on Cyrus. The whining words in such were more bitter and irrepressible voices than I had imagined myself.

The case of a former silk. The thing that showed up in front of me today.

And about pushing the heroin thing on Cordelia.

All of that amplifies frustration.

But that has to be contained now.

(If the game is right, it should be time for the heroine to be picked up by Count Clyde Raine's house, right?)

Then you shouldn't have to worry about your heroin being stripped. The Count Clyde Raine family is a prestige alongside the Count Pameladia family. If we don't get kidnapped by the time we pick him up, I'm sure the kidnapper's plan will end in failure -

(- Oh, my God, you can't wait, can you? Something I don't know when I'll be picking you up)

I don't want to be involved, I don't want to be involved... yes, there is a rejection in me as much as there is in my feelings for the prince.

But there is no guarantee anywhere that things will go according to the scenario. Aren't you now trying to live a different life from the story?

……

Cordelia bit her lips off. The ghost is right.

(If I found out, I wouldn't be able to leave you alone)

In the game, some were saved by her.

I don't want to get involved as much as possible for Cordelia, a person who can shape my destiny, but I don't have the nerves to let it go even if I know the kidnapping herald for one girl. And like the ghost said, if she gets stripped by someone who really tries to use the power of her dreams... it's not just her problem anymore.

"... yes, not just for me"

Cordelia shrugged pompously. If I didn't put it into words, I felt dull ready to get involved. I don't like the sources, and it's possible they're just being teased by ghosts for their spare time.

(no...... just not someone to come and make fun of and be content with)

If there is nothing in the first place, we have to get certainty that there is nothing.

This is something I would definitely have to talk to your father about.

But the ghost has told me this story is a contract. If we break it... we can also think of the possibility of killing the girl of our dreams just to make Cordelia regret it. Two years ago, Cordelia hasn't forgotten how the ghost was enjoying people's desperate faces, and how she doesn't even show hesitation about murder.

I'll have to go, won't I?

The conditions put forth mean that the secret and cordelia of the information obtained from the ghost moves, and it shouldn't be against the rules to pass on the information obtained in the process to Elvis, Cyrus, and then Ishma.

Then we'll have to find the kidnappers as soon as possible and gather as much evidence as we can to report them to Elvis and the others as soon as possible. If we can do that, we should be able to protect our heroin.

(Mostly, it's just information that doesn't cross the rumor range as it is now. We need to find enough certainty that your fathers can move...)

And you should entrust everything and then rush away from this situation.

(... watch, ghost. You would have used me this time... but I'm sure I'll catch your tail too)

Yes. When Cordelia threw up in her heart, the footsteps that she could hear from afar approached.

"Ah, lady! You were here, right? Don't move around on your own anymore."

That being said, Ronnie said, "It's beautiful around here, too," and he was looking neat. Cordelia took a small breath before looking up at the dust and Ronnie.

"Hey, Ronnie. I'd like to go to Dr. Witch's on my way home, but would you mind taking a little detour?

"Fine, but which one are you going to go through?

"I wanted to see the church. The stained glass is beautiful. I saw it in a book."

"... that's unusual"

He noticed something, it may be a convenient interpretation of Cordelia that sounded so vocal, but he was first relieved that he was not opposed.