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"Thanks to the welcome of Lady Norma, we have been able to successfully serve a larger purpose than we initially did, and in that regard we are still doing well. However, welcoming Norma creates elements that were not originally planned, and while delighted with the desired effect of the same, it also creates a lingering sense of how to digest the element of instability. I think it's something like that."
"I don't know what you're talking about. Speak so you can understand."
"Yes."
As a Findin, I was going to summarize the situation as succinctly as possible, so I was surprised by Lecan's words that I didn't know what he was talking about. But the next thing I know, the word "talk" made me much more aware.
(You do think the way I put it is a good summary for those who know the situation, but it must have sounded like a non-specific word for a human being who doesn't)
(It wasn't expressed in such a way that whoever heard it would know)
(Master Lekan pointed me out there)
"Then I'll be specific. However, what I say about your intentions is just my guess. Please don't leave me there."
"Oh."
"The purpose of welcoming Norma was to build on that path so that Gaips could succeed you in the future. Perhaps for your host, Norma was a very convenient relay successor. This is because Norma is not interested in running the Goncourt family, nor does she have the ability to do so, nor does she have the hassle involved."
"Hmm. So?
"But Norma, in a different way than your lord, has stunningly put on the path that Gaips can take over from your lord. Moreover, it even meant running through the weaknesses of the Bordolin family in Bantaroy, which was a threat to our house. This is a more than expected achievement, and your employer is very satisfied with it. But at the same time, we had to worry."
"What's worrying?"
"It has become clear to Norma that he has the ability to partition this house. That means we have to consider the possibility that Master Gaips will not be able to turn his seat."
Findin couldn't help but wonder about Norma as he stared at Lekan's face.
(Would you have stepped in a little too much)
(But I can't convince Master Lekan with words that make me babble)
In fact, this is too much of a spin of Findin's mind. Lecan doesn't have that much analytical power.
But Lekan would never have asked Zinger and Findin for their opinion. The experience of crossing with Zoltan and the Marquis Tubolt made Lekan do so. That was an intuitive act, but it was just poking a bump. This wolf is changing little by little.
And also, I'm pretty sure Lecan is letting go of his overwhelming presence right now. No longer in Lekan and Findin, they have a different character. The difference in character is softening Findin.
"Briefly. What's Prado worried about?"
Findin got stuck a lot. That's something words can't do. But Lekan wants to put it into words. Then I must say.
"Master Norma is going to leave the Goncourt family in their minds."
I said.
I said it. Now the trust I've built with Norma has returned to shaking it out. But if I hadn't said these words, I wouldn't have been able to sneak up on this place.
"So Prado thinks Norma's gonna take over the Goncourt family?"
"That's not what they think. However, in Prado's position, we cannot fail to consider that possibility."
I could say this well. Findin gave his rhetoric a point. This would convince Lecan as well.
"The way you say it is nasty, I have no idea. After all, does Prado like Norma and trust Norma? Or do you hate Norma and doubt Norma"
I didn't think I could poke at both of these, so Findin's brilliant brain quickly calculated how to answer them. But the answer was decided from the beginning.
"Prado likes, trusts and looks forward to what Norma does"
"Then from the beginning, that's all you have to say. What about the Goncourt family? And what about the servants? Do you like Norma? Or do you hate it"
"Everyone in your family likes Norma. I especially love you kids. The servants also admire and respect Norma"
Feeling the shock of being hit in the head with a blunt instrument, Findin replied.
(Jesus Christ)
(All I was doing was explaining the situation after all)
(even though the most important element was the emotion and willingness of each party)
Master Lekan pointed that out.
(And the truth is not something that goes around)
It's always simple and clear.
(I can't believe I forgot that)
Of course, Lecan wasn't thinking about such complications. I simply didn't understand Findin's rhetoric. But Lecan's sense of smell is sharp when he grabs a steep spot. That's not why Findin's thoughts are wrong either.