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

Cordelia met Ronnie once, who had arrived first on the grand bookshelf, and went straight to the corner where the story of the Virgin was collected by herself. The story of the Virgin is not just a story of history, but is more of a material of that kind because it has long been popular as a theatrical work.

One of those books that Cordelia was meant for was hidden between books so that they could be buried with plain clothing.

"There was."

When he pulled the book out of the bookshelf, written solely with the preacher for the purpose, Cordelia opened the book on the spot.

I no longer had time to travel to the chair when I had the book in my hand.

'This is the record I write for me. So don't skip it.'

The diary, which began with a sentence of shattered condition, is a copy of the preacher's diary, which Clarissa heard at the church. I guess he copies what he wrote as it is, all the letters are written in ancient languages.

The Virgin said she was going to have an ominous end, a ghost word and Sherry's misplaced dream rumored to be the Virgin's return. Even if Shelley doesn't have as much power as the Virgin, she might be packed with tips.

The ancient language was a little hard to read, but there was nothing I could not read.

What the preacher describes was a story from where the preacher met the first king. If the preacher writes honestly, thank you. The preacher can also look like he made quite a tease of the First King.

Besides, suddenly the Virgin appeared in the preacher's diary. Yes, there was no particular explanation, and one day suddenly the word 'mysterious woman' appeared in the diary. Then "Mysterious Woman" eventually appeared with words such as "Dreaming" or "Virgin".

It was clutterfully written that it was also in a rough history book, such as knowing the disaster that would befall the first king by dreaming, taking measures to deal with it, and becoming one of the foundations of the country. As for the character of the Virgin, she regarded herself as a moderate, non-human being who took precedence over herself. It was read in a wind that respected the Virgin and worried about her as a companion. It was also easy to guess that he would have been a good companion.

But nevertheless, when I entered the second half, there began to be disturbing air in the contents of the diary.

If you think the Virgin disappeared from the diary for a while, the next sentence that appeared was very different from what it was until then.

"The Virgin may as well not speak of her dreams anymore"

When such short sentences are written, once again the description of the Virgin is interrupted.

Eventually, about a month later, statements about the Virgin appeared again.

However, the description is even older than the previous ancient language. Cordelia also needs a dictionary to decipher it. As a result, the translation may be somewhat inaccurate, but the general meaning seemed to follow somehow.

(... but suddenly I can't believe I use words like they think are old even at the time... I wonder if I was hesitant to write it as it were, even on the assumption that people wouldn't read it)

And as if to back up that imagination, the preacher's words had become unsavory.

"The Virgin has only recently spoken of prophecies about herself. I don't care how she uses her own powers, I'm not going to give her an opinion. I rather think it's weirder that I haven't used it for myself before. But in so abrupt and contradictory a prophecy just seems to deliberately plunge people '

……

Is this the beginning of the tragic end road that the ghost was talking about?

Cordelia, nervously, slowly proceeded to read the words to avoid mistranslation.

Then first, a similar letter was written again after being divided into several days.

'The first thing she said. That this power is the power that makes people happy. But was she herself included in that' person '?'

'Of course, it may not be an unlikely future. But the prophecy of broken reason also looks like her escape from accepting the status quo. I want to pick that anxiety eye because I see a future I don't want to see - that's what I say, it looks like I'm turning away from reality'

"The people she has saved so far only consider her a Virgin. But discord is starting to sound '

'She made many people happy. So you should let go of your power and be happy. "

'It has been decided what to do with her. I need you to rest for your illness.'

The dream of the Virgin to which the preacher refers is not explicit, so Cordelia doesn't know what the Virgin was looking for. It's just that 'something the Virgin asked for' is not an important issue for Cordelia.

The important thing is that the Virgin could not dream for something she sought, and that someone was annoyed by her prophecy, and that made it difficult for even her companions to shelter? But most importantly...

(When the Virgin's prophecy is a mistake, it means that there are people around you who have made you acknowledge it, right?)

There are those who made the Virgin admit that there was an error in her prophecy and, conversely, inspired her to give her guidance. Otherwise, you wouldn't even have had to hide.

That was the most important thing for Cordelia. It shouldn't be a problem if a lot of people believe Cordelia's objections, assuming they said something they wouldn't even do like Shelley did earlier. Even the Virgin has accomplished it, and I want to believe that Sherry can do Cordelia.

(I thought I could handle it if I avoided Your Highness and Shelley as much as I could, but it's possible that Shelley would try to get involved with me if I stay like this)

I don't want to suffer the damage of being badly criticized by those who believe in Sherry's power in doing so.

If you mean you haven't seen Sylvester like this one, I can easily prove it, but I can't imagine what he's going to say at the moment.

"It's easy to prove that I haven't seen His Highness. But if you say things that are hard to prove, you can only rely on trust."

I know I can't even show them solid evidence or anything, but I'm in danger of getting bad minutes.

Whatever the difference in power, it is also likely that the dreams of the founding Virgin and Sherry are homogeneous.

(... Shelley, who was in church, loved His Highness, but had the desire to be of service to His Highness anyway. But by becoming a courtier of the Count's house, assuming even a joke shows the possibility of Her Highness's Ladyship - if she makes her dreams absolutely just...)

Count Clyde Raine had already spoken of such a thing.

But I regretted that I had no other choice. Cordelia frowned and proceeded to read the diary to the last word to the Virgin, which appeared in the preacher's diary.

"The Virgin has departed. Now she will remain among the people, as a beautiful memory. If you think it was meritorious behavior, the country can't do it publicly either. I don't write such personal matters in official documents, either. '

No specific action is noted, but as a meritorious founder, it is a lonely ending.

Though the grid, such as the inevitable, was also hidden, I even felt the indifference from the preacher would be conveyed.

(... Speaking of which, the heroines in the game never used their powers for themselves)

It's always for someone to dream of a heroine with a stronger power than Shelley now, and even if it had a positive effect on the heroine as a result, I never dreamed the heroine would do it for me from the beginning.

"I'm sure I can't imitate that."

With that said, Cordelia stood up to return the dictionary and the book. I was reading something I'm not used to reading, so time has probably passed considerably.

"What can't you imitate?"

"Huh!? Oh, Lord Clive. Looking for His Royal Highness or Lord Vernault today?

Reflecting on the fact that he hadn't noticed people's footsteps because he was concentrating, Cordelia turned her affectionate laugh to Clive, who looked as distracted as ever.

"Your Highness will now be doing sword arches with your father"

"What, is my father here?

"... don't you know?

"Yes."

I got a little bare about my first ear and Clive gave me a strange look, but I couldn't help it. Elvis didn't originally hear that from his brothers or from Vernor.

(... I don't know how, but your father bought a guide to get along with him personally... it's not like that)

Yeah, I'm sure he's one of a few Sylvester educators, so I just didn't have to bother to say it. Whatever Elvis and his brothers are, I'm a little concerned that Vernor didn't say anything. Seems like it would be nice to come to a conversation once or so... should I ask next time?

"... well, fine. More than that, today is a corner of a book with a pretty different taste than before. What book is that?"

"It's a related book to the legend of the Virgin Mary."

"Oh, many women like that stage, don't they? Do you also admire or want such power?

"You don't need this power. Because it doesn't suit my personality."

I don't feel confident that I can use the power I use just for people's sake in the right language. And more importantly, I don't crave that power or prophecy. But with power, it's not always the devil who gives it away. Then I want to do what I can.

"... but for that matter, you already know the Count Clyde Lady."

"You're very quick with information. But even though she looks familiar, I'm also suspicious if she remembers my name."

"... I hear she's... quite in there, Your Highness."

Cordelia was surprised because she just didn't think she knew that much anymore.

"You know me well."

"I happen to see your parents and children encounter each other today. You can hear me. It wasn't supposed to be a distance, but you were quite a busy young lady."

I mean, are you saying that only Shelley's cry arrived?

Cordelia shrugged her shoulders, recognising that she didn't think it was popular, but that she still had to be careful what she said and did in the castle. If you know Clive too, it's quick to talk.

"According to her, I am causing trouble to Her Highness. You think I'm pushing it?"

"... it won't be"

Does the face you're praising mean don't bother to say what you know?

But I thought about it and immediately came up with just one other piece of information that Clive might want......

"Are you worried that Count Clyde Laine's warrant won't stop His Highness from going?

……

Were the expected words silently affirmed and still hit?

"Well, I knew it would be harmful if I saw it. … and what did you think of her saying?"

"What do you say?

That was a slightly unexpected question. I knew it, because I thought I'd be asked about Shelley's personality about how she felt.

"Right...... right. As I'm sure you know, Lord Clive, I've never had the opportunity to see His Highness before, and you must be mistaken."

"I know that. Aren't you angry?

"I don't know if I don't...... I find it annoying that I will be in that state in the future"

It means I can't tell you, and it's hard to describe the emotions that hold onto me in the first place in honest words.

……

"Master Clive?

"... I don't mind if you're not depressed"

"Well, did you worry about me?

I overheard the unexpected words, but Clive stopped moving for a moment and coughed them off.

"... nothing, I didn't worry about you. I just wonder if I would overlook it as a person if I was being slandered without being told..."

The bumps and the words that follow have slowly become difficult to hear, but I know they're definitely just complaining. Still, there's only one thing I can say.

"Thank you"

"I'm not thankful."

"Okay, one thank you. With all the possibilities of joking in mind, Count Clyde said that his father would regret it if his daughter became queen."

To the words of that cordelia Clive deepened the wrinkles between his eyebrows.

"... are you willing to deduce that"

"I don't know if I'm serious. But Count Clyde Raine also understands that Mr. Shelley behaves very poorly. You won't see His Highness any time soon."

I don't know how far I would guess if I got here, but Shelley in the game was also supposed to have some training before the start of the game as a courtier. As far as the Count is concerned today, he won't let the social world debut as it is now.

"Well, even if you can't be graceful, you'll need as little as to remember the words and behavior to behave with caution."

Clive, who continues his spicy words as ever, took a long frustrating sigh.

"I can say a word or so if we stay in an occasion like today's, but we basically don't get a chance to pinch our mouths against each other. Assuming that I or Lord Vernault are in arbitration in the first place, this one and you may be inconvenient. It will be best to get rid of it yourself. Even though some of you are unholy about Count Zakharov's ploy."

"Thank you for your consideration"

I can somehow understand what it means to be inconvenient if Vernor or Clive have Cordelia's shoulders. The first point would be that those on Sylvester's side could be misled around that having Cordelia's shoulders is Sylvester's intention. No wonder Clive thinks that could be annoying for Sylvester. And the second point would be the concern that Cordelia might look like she's trying to fit Sherry in. Finally, it is possible that it appears to be working with Clive and Vernault. I appreciate the spread of the name, but Cordelia also understands that everything is not a favorable feeling.

Still, it's mostly favorable. You don't have to be pessimistic even if you need to pay attention.

"... may I ask you one thing?

"What is it"

"I appreciate the advice, but Master Clive wouldn't like me very much either, would he? Why are you so kind?

Instead, if you put it in place, you can be convinced even if Clive doubts the "did it after all" style about Cordelia. But in response to such cordelian inquiries, Clive distorted his face very much.

"I'm not being kind or anything. But as I said earlier, I was just wondering if you wanted to talk too much."

"Really?

"And then... well, if that young lady wants to approach Your Highness on the stepping stone, that scaffold should collapse. I think you're still better able to talk."

"Oh... that's, thank you, isn't it?

There are still thorns in the way you say them, but apparently only a little bit is trusted.

Cordelia laughed small when she was so hostile at first, but happy.