The Inner Palace Tale of a Villainess Noble Girl

I told Juke about Nasha and spent the night with him, the next day.

After rescheduling in the morning, Sheila was suddenly visiting Lidil's room.

"Good morning, Riddle. I'm sorry, I didn't even mention it."

"No, don't worry. Please come in."

Without leaving it to the maid, Riddil, who opened the door and welcomed Sheila herself, would have expected her to come in the middle of the day.No advance notice (appointment) No surprise even when visiting without a maid.

---In the room where they were invited, the maids seemed to be paying for the drinks with an apology on the table.

"Because of this situation, I decided that there should be as few listeners as possible.... how dare I use the ladylike rhetoric I can do, but there are only two maids in my room, so this is generally the way it is all the time. "

"If you have few maids in your room, that's how it is.It's the same with me. "

"Sheila, on the contrary, I think it would be nice to have a little more maids."

"It may be because of the size of the room... but in my case, I have special circumstances."

While laughing bitterly, Riddle laughed lightly and urged her to sit in the chair.Thankfully, as she sat down and drank the beverage that had been prepared to moisturize her throat, Sheila stared straight at Riddle.

"Dear Riddle, I've come today to ask you something you want to talk about."

"I see. Is it about Nasha-sama?"

"Yes, including Nasha's case."

When she saw Sheila nodding, Riddle's eyes were calm.Deep green eyes reflect Sheila with the warmth of an envelope.

Sheila slowly opened her mouth to brave the eyes.

"... I know that your Majesty has been in my room since last year."

"Yes"

"Actually - Your Majesty and I have hoped for it myself, and I am now being taught, in confidence, to master the upbringing and standing behavior that the Queen needs."

"I mean... is it okay to accept that Sheila has made an appointment with His Majesty King Juke's concubine?"

"It's not a formal decision, it's just a secret agreement between the people involved....."

"Can I ask you specifically about the 'related parties' who made the agreement?"

"Um, is that in the back of the house?"

"Of course the inner rear of the palace, but I would like to know more about the" front "of the outer palace."

She asks Sheila, Riddle's eyes are serious.Shayla nods honestly because she is confused but doesn't have to hide anything else.

"That's right... First of all, I hate to say, Master Juke - with His Majesty the King.Next, the Prime Minister and everyone in the outer chamber.Then, I heard that everyone from the families of Suzuran-sama, Suzuran-sama and Suzuran-sama persuaded us to be on their side during the "Return". "

"I see....."

"Of course, even in the backyard, the three" named "people, excluding Liliane, are reliable friends... Madame Magnum and Captain Gracie are also helping us to understand the situation.I have listened to Madame Magnum, and it is fearful that the Queen Dowager of Refania will give me a lesson. "

"Although there are a small number of people, you are holding on to the minimum necessary" requirements "...Should I say that this lack of clearance is true, or should I fall down on my bright eyes? "

Ah, you know, Riddle-sama?

The atmosphere surrounding Riddle is somehow different.Riddle laughed at the slightly troubled wind as she noticed Sheila's eyes rounded with cold, hard signs she had never seen before.

"I'm sorry. Did I surprise you?"

"No, not surprisingly...."

"Well, that's good. - Here, Master Sheila."

Yes, what is it?

"Are all the people that Sheila is aware of?... I feel like I'm missing the name of the person who's moving most centrally. "

I couldn't read the bad feelings from Riddle, who cut into the "center" without daring to touch it.Rather, it is an air that seems to be entertaining or interesting.

I didn't understand Riddle's personal opinion of her, so I thought I'd just let it flow without touching it - but if you shake it from the other side, I don't think I'd hesitate.

Liddell smiled and Sheila smiled back.

"Well, well, well, well, well, well, well, well."

"There's no way I don't know.He who lives in this rear shrine is above all a supporter and guide. "

"Yes, really. Dear Red Rose - Dear Deanna,"

The moment you say your name, you pass out the complicated emotions by grasping your palm.Sheila asked Sola not to tell Tanza Elgrand about Nasha, because she didn't want to be worried about her best friend (Diana), who would be facing difficulties without shaking up in a distant foreign country.Sola, who asked for a favor from Sheila, also said, "I see.From what I've just heard, there are only a few things that the Princess Dowager can do when she comes to Stanza.Instead of making a bad report and upsetting your mind, it would be better to tell you a little bit about the situation after seeing it. "So not only Deanna, but also the people who went to Stanza didn't tell you about Elgrand.

When I think about Diana, I'm struck by the many intertwined waves of complex emotions, such as the love that tightens my chest, the discomfort that makes me want to cry, the regret that I still have, and the faithfulness of praying for my life.Now, what would Diana do if she were here - when she thought about it, she felt that she could not do it like Dee, and was forced to do what she could, repeatedly pushing her back into the "Snow Moon" jaw.

--Just for a moment, she sank the good stuff inside, and Sheila smiled without hesitation.

"As Ridir-sama predicted, it was none other than Red Rose who brought me to work everywhere.Everyone in the outer shrine and those in the rear shrine were moved by the red rose.Without the red roses, I'm not here. "

"Shayla-sama has been admiring me for a long time... since I first met Red Rose.I wonder if Sheila's eyes were certain. "

"If you say so, talk to Riddle-san....."

"Me?"

"I don't think I've ever heard of Red Rose from Lidill.Nasha-sama seemed a little wary at first.― ― Did Riddle-san realize that the rumors of the Red Rose are far from spreading to the world?

Asked thoughtfully, Riddle smiled slightly and shook his neck sideways.

"Eh...."

"In my case, I didn't exactly 'see through'."I knew."I've been seeing you in the back house for a long time. "

"What do you mean..."

"Because I knew... when I realized that Sheila had been greeted by His Majesty the King, I was sure he would break my heart for Sheila.Dear Red Rose - No, Deanna would definitely do her best not to be a wall of identity, but to be able to hold hands with each other until the future. "

"Dear Riddle... how far have you been?"

"Not everything is visible.We try to gather information indispensably, but there are limits to extrapolating the truth from rumors coming from lower side chambers.Even if I can guess, I don't have the technique of knowing right or wrong... but... "

Once the words were cut off, Lidil stared at Sheila in the face with her strong, shining eyes.

"That's all I'm sure of.The fact that Deanna has been watching over Sheila all this time and has been moved in the hope of her happiness.- No, not only for Sheila, but for this rear house, for this country. "

"Dear Riddle....."

"I've been exploring what I can do within my reach to help Deanna and her dear friend Sheila.Nevertheless, what I can do from my point of view is insignificant and not very helpful. "

"Oh no! I don't know how much Liddell saved me...!"

--I noticed when they told me. Riddle's casual behavior, one at a time, meant a lot.

In retrospect... it was Lydil, nobody else, who prompted Diana as Red Rose to greet her first at the club seat.At that time, when I was secretly visiting Juke, I didn't think that I stood up to take the initiative to greet the "named person" at the head of the side room.After Riddle pushed her back and greeted her, Sheila was able to touch Diana's nobility and kindness as a "red rose".

Every time the rear shrine became rough and Sheila's position was abandoned, the eyes of her surroundings changed.Even if you treat me favourably at first, you'll be distanced sometime.... you won't be able to. Because if you get along with Sheila, who is in constant disturbance, you may one day be covered with that fire powder.

However, in such a stormy turn of events, Riddil never changed the way he saw or dealt with Sheila.I kept saying that I was a friend and didn't stop what was next.

It wasn't just the act of the righteous mind - was it the secret hand Riddle was hitting to protect Sheila and rescue her from any predicament?

"Thank you, and please forgive me for being stupid.... I can't believe I didn't realize that Riddle-sama was protecting me so deeply. "

"Please don't apologize. Even though she didn't notice anything, she stood still so she wouldn't dare to be noticed by Sheila.As Sheila has a sharp perspective and thinking skills, if you say bad things, you might inadvertently discover a lot of things, and you're getting pretty jealous. "

"How did you get there?"

"It's something to be thankful for, not something to wear, right?It makes no sense to repay the gratitude you have received in the past.I just want to give back what I received before, so it's even more. "

"Previously, um...?"

When she was told something she didn't understand, Sheila slightly tilted her neck.I met Liddil a year ago in this backyard.There is no doubt that after entering the rear palace, Sheila has only benefited from Riddil.If I told you not to wear it, you'd definitely just wear it.

That question must have appeared on his face.Lidil slowly opened her mouth with an adult smile.

"You really didn't know... I thought it would be thin, but it looks like the Kareldo family."

"Um... is this the Kareldo family?"

"Yes, my parents, Baron Ernest, owe Sheila's grandfather an unusual favor."

"From your grandfather?"

Sheila blinked her eyes at Riddle, who rolled in an unexpected direction.I hear that the Kareldo family established their position by awarding the baron to Sheila's great-grandfather, whose great-grandfather succeeded him, in recognition of his achievements.She died before Sheila was born, so even though she was a family member, she only knew about her grandfather from what she heard from her father.

"Sheila's grandfather... the ancestral Baron Carrerdo is better known for his personality than his outstanding talent in business.The person was reluctant to be told like that, and they said that the favor and vengeance would not be passed on to future generations, so it is not widely known.There must be plenty of houses where you're secretly thankful. "

"My grandfather...."

"As I said before, the Baron Ernest family was the only one lucky enough to have a successful business at the time of the narration.Apparently, luck ran out when the business hit the wave, and the territory given with the Syrah was not as economical… Soon, the profits from the business disappeared into the expenses of the territorial operation. "

"Certainly... the Ernest family used to successfully process crops unique to the Kingdom of Elland into preserved foods and trade them with stores across the mountain and stanza."

"Well, you know very well. --Yes, that's right.If the territory you received was suitable for farming, there was a new business concept that was managed by the Ernest family, from production processing to sales.Unfortunately, the land given is alpine and the crops are not growing very well.I've heard that people have long eaten in hunting, logging, and so on. "

"It's also... don't bother giving the people up there land that suits the characteristics of the house unless it's too much.The Carrero Territory is also an inland area that has nothing to do with shipping. "

"Yes. Especially when there was a sudden increase in the number of emerging aristocracy in the monarchy, that was probably why I didn't have time to choose a territory to suit my home.It is entirely up to luck what kind of land can be granted, and I hear that some homes have benefited from the territory and developed further, while many have stayed in the territory like ours and stopped flying without crying.It's one of the common bad luck that rolls everywhere. "

From that point of view, the Kareldo family would have been lucky.Although it is an inland land land that has nothing to do with domestic business, it has long been a region where farming and livestock have flourished and tax revenues have stabilized.There is also a lot of trust between the family and the people who have inherited the domain guardian (esthetician) from their ancestors, and the work as a lord was largely sufficient only for paperwork such as calculating tax revenues and preparing reports to the royal palace (so even if an uncle who does not even know the words of the management inherits the title, the territory is circulating without any problems).

Riddle drank a little tea and moisturized his throat before laughing gently at Sheila.

"To be honest, the Ernest family was most radiant at the moment of the baron's award... and after that, it was just getting narrowed down by unfamiliar territorial management and aristocratic society.By the time my father came to his senses, he was already in a state where he couldn't repair the mansion. "

"That's right..."

"My grandfather finally got to the sale of the Chamber of Commerce to get my father into the academy.For the successful emerging aristocracy, letting go of the Chamber of Commerce is also proof of zero... while the surrounding people laughed all at once, it was the ancestral Baron Carrero, Sheila's grandfather, who reached out to me. "

I have lived for seventeen years, and I have never heard of such a grandfather.My grandfather certainly seemed to be a splendid man, admired by the neighbors of the Mansion, and I remember getting respect from the residents even in the Carrerdo territory, where my father took me several times when I was young.I can't believe he was somewhere reminiscent of the Earl of Crester, saving such an unfortunate emerging aristocrat from one of the rumors of distress.

"Sheila's grandfather, who knew about our situation, asked for considerable assistance.Thanks to the money, I heard that my grandfather was able to get him to go to school without letting go of the Chamber of Commerce.In addition, I would like you to introduce me to someone who is familiar with the management of land like Ernest territory... It is worth it, Ernest territory has been restored, and the lives of the residents have improved.Nevertheless, it will take some time before people's lives reach the kingdom's average and earn stable tax revenues.It's not an exaggeration to say that Baron Ernest owes it to Sheila's grandfather. "

"Oh no... I've never heard such a story from my father."

"Maybe he was lying down, or maybe he didn't even know your father.It is rumored that when you gave us financial assistance, you said to your grandfather who tried to make a loan letter saying 'I will return it', 'This is not an asset of the Kareldo Chamber of Commerce, it is my personal money, so you don't have to think so hard.She said, "You can return it if you can afford it, and I'm not going to say it loudly even if the time passes."... even your family was secretly reaching out to the people you saw within your reach? "

"My grandfather....."

Liddell nodded loudly and stared straight at Sheila.

"Even though I didn't tell the Kareldo family, I've been listening to my father since I was a child about the favors he received from his predecessors.Against your will not to pass on to future generations, our Ernest family values our ancestral and human relationships above all else.--even if you try to ridicule us, you will never betray your faithful friend, and you will never forget the favors you have received. "

"Speaking of which... you've said that before."

"Yes, so since I became a member of the aristocracy, I've often found myself confused and disgusted by the standard (standard) aristocratic society that smiles behind its back.However, Ernest people are hard-headed enough to take care of this kind of homework.Both my great-grandfather and grandfather thought about how to penetrate faith and duty in the aristocratic society where lies and schemes are spreading.... As I am doing now, I have invented a way to establish a broad and shallow network. "

"That's..."

"If you get along well with anyone, will you get more information?If you keep your connections thin, you'll have more opportunities to connect with third parties.― ― The point is, before being switched to the relationship of the aristocratic society, let's build our own network and steer (control) it.This way, you can protect your life without betraying anyone, and in times of need, you can use your connections and information as a weapon. "

/(adv, adv-to) (on-mim) as soon as/as soon as/as soon as/as soon as/as soon as/as soon as/(P)/

... I didn't know. The face of the current Baron Ernest, Sheila, was also seen at a playground party, but she wasn't that good at networking.I have only the impression that the mouth was a gentle, gentle man, very similar to Riddle, but I often say that people are not what they look like.

She read what she wanted to say from Sheila's expression, and Lidil smiled.

"My grandfather and father have a fairly broad network, but honestly, I am proud to say that I am the best networking person in the current Ernest family.Anyway, I love talking to someone as much as I grew up with my mother saying, "You're like a child born from the mouth first."I'm not particularly nervous about greeting people I've met for the first time, and I'm not having trouble exchanging letters or inviting people to tea parties to connect my gains. "

"Certainly, Riddle-san is very naughty...."

"In some people, even the occasional greeting letters seem annoying, but I'm not.Rather, I have to write it to make me uncomfortable. "

After laughing at the smell, Riddle switched his expression to something serious.

"Dear Sheila, may I ask you one question?"

"Yes, of course. What is it?"

"I knew enough that your Majesty and the Red Rose were on their way to the crown of Sheila's concubine.If so... what will happen to the posterior shrine at dawn when Sheila becomes the righteous queen? "

"... I think that Liddell's guess is correct."

"So, you're still aiming for the complete dismantling of the current backyard?"

"Yes, that's right."

Nodded firmly, Sheila also confronted Riddle straight.

"You know that the current rear palace has become a 'battleground' for the shadow power struggle throughout the Elgrand Royal Palace.Keeping a place like this forever is not good for the country in the long run.--Your Majesty, of course, the Red Rose has set the ultimate goal of the complete dismantling of the present Imperial Palace. "

Really?

After slowly accepting, Liddell closed her eyes quietly - without waiting, she stared at Sheila with her prepared eyes.

"As I mentioned earlier, Baron Ernest is still in the developing world.My younger brother will inherit the house eventually, but there are many more younger brothers and sisters underneath, and living well will never be rich.... the truth is, I'm not going home, no matter what happens to the palace. "

"Is that... a burden on your parents?"

"Yes, but most of all, I want to support my parents by working outside."

"Working outside?"

"I hear that Mia, the lady in the Red Rose Room, has been working for the Royal Palace for many years as Countess Mertrois's daughter and has been paying her wages.In that way, I also wanted to use my stunts to work outside and be a force for my family and my people... to be honest, I've been thinking secretly for years before I was an adult. "

That's right.

"Yes, so I really wanted to be a maid or a maid rather than a side room.It's better that way, considering who I am. "

"Well, of course... whatever I say, there are few precedents for a baroness from the Baron's family to be chosen as a side chamber."

"Yes, really. If it wasn't for such an attractive sum of money for the side room support... and if I didn't happen to have the opportunity to catch up on rumors of the misdeeds of the former sheriff, I would have inadvertently applied to the maid's job and had unreasonable hardship."

That is Baron Ernest, who is positioning networking as his greatest weapon.Even the Crester family seemed to have only a faint grasp of the situation until they saw it in the rear palace, but before the opening of the rear palace they had obtained information about her "evil deeds."The information networks of emerging aristocracy and businessmen are also hard to underestimate.

Riddle slightly stepped forward to Sheila, who was in a listening position.

"I met the daughter of the Kareldo family at the back of the palace who came like that... it might be a big word, but I felt destiny.--Ah, I was led to this place to help. "

"That's not true....."

"When I first started thinking about maids, I only wanted to get a stable job and help my parents continuously.But not now. "

Dear Riddle...

"Dear Sheila, please let me help Sheila from now on... even after the rear palace has been demolished.If you can support Sheila throughout her life as a maid, not as a side room, there will be no more happiness. "

Riddle's eyes ejected Sheila from the front, reflecting the seriousness without a bet.It was also clear from her expression and attitude that her words were not spoken on the spot, but rather that she had been secretly resolving for a long time and measuring the timing of her voice.

I just dropped my eyes a little and thought... but Sheila's feelings were clearer than I thought.

Face up and again, Sheila stares back at Riddle.

"To be honest, I feel half happy and half lonely right now."

"What do you mean?"

"Of course, I'm delighted, but I'm very happy with Riddle.I'm really glad you wanted to stay with me. "

"Then why do you feel lonely...."

"It's... because of the" great thanks "I received from Kareldo's grandfather, if Ridir-sama wants to get along with me and go this far, I feel like it's in return for my grandfather and not a personal bond.If the Ernest ancestors hadn't been grateful to their grandfather, they might not have been able to get along with Riddle like this. "

That's not true...

So...

Once the words were cut, Sheila turned her heart's smile to Ridill.

"If Liddell wants to work for the Royal Palace after leaving the side room, please let me handle her request for the time being.And now, regardless of Kareldo's grandfather's "greatness," I want you to see just "Sheila Kareldo."As a result, if you still feel the same - then I would be happy to accept Liddell's offer. "

"... no matter how much Ernest owes his house, he won't give his life unconditionally just as a grandson of a benefactor.Isn't it obvious that you saw Sheila's personality and fell in love with her? "

"Unfortunately, at this stage, I don't think I am enough to be able to dedicate my life to Riddle.... I've never noticed Riddle's heart and concern before, and I've spent a lot of time without telling her important stories. "

"I don't care... but it seems like a strange and unconfident word from Sheila."

Lidil laughed and shrugged her shoulders.

"Well, I don't mind if you keep it.I know very well how determined I am to see Sheila up close.In essence, I think it's like getting a job after the demolition of the posterior uterus. "

"Dear Riddle, that's what I'm talking about.... I'm so happy for you. I really am. "

"I'm relieved you said that."

Each other's words are filled with nature and laughter.With a natural smile, Sheila laughed with Riddle.

Last night, Dualis, Count of Crester, said to Juke, "Confidence is a stack of experience."In this way, does it lead to a definite "something" by overlapping hearts and minds with someone?--If so, I want to grab something more than confidence.

Riddle looked a little serious as he stood up to recreate the completely chilled tea.

"But now that Sheila is moving as a substantial candidate for the presidency... we need to look at Nasha's health as a problem in the back of the house, rather than worry about her friends.The Empress is also the keeper of the Imperial Palace. "

"That's right... that's right, Riddle.Since yesterday, have you heard anything about Nasha's physical condition from her or the maid? "

"No, nothing in particular. Even after Mrs. Magnum left the room, she said," Don't call the doctor because it's okay. "The maids didn't even say anything because of Nasha's intentions. "

Really?

Even Ridill shuts his mouth, but the doctor refuses.From this situation, Nasha probably already...

"Well, Sheila, do you know anything about Nasha's condition?"

When she felt something in Riddle's unexpectedly low voice, Sheila raised her face.

"That's what Riddle-san said... I can see you're feeling something."

"... it's just a ridiculous' guess'.This posterior palace, where men are forbidden, is absolutely impossible. "

……

Returns a silent gaze without expressions.... its reaction to absurd "speculation" is above all a testament to eloquent affirmation.

Riddle, who perceived the "truth" from Sheila's appearance, opened his eyes and took a breath, putting a feeling of consternation on his face.

Well, you know what?

"It's definitely coming from the muscles.... just in case, may I ask why you thought that? "

"It's not such a big deal... I have many brothers and sisters, and I am as old as my youngest sister.--Because I felt that my mother and Nasha-sama were somehow similar when I was wearing my youngest sister. "

"I see...."

Because of Riddle, who had actually seen the pregnant woman up close, Nasha's physical condition led her to the fact that she was pregnant.

In other words, if a side chamber, maid, or lady with similar experience looks at Nasha today, there is an increased risk that the facts will come to light.... I still need an absolute ally to help me cover up close to Nasha.

--Straight ahead, with a strong determination, Sheila saw Riddle in front of her.

"Dear Riddle, could you help me?"

"Dear Sheila...."

"Now, we only know that Nasha-sama is pregnant.Who your child's father is and under what circumstances... how Nasha-sama wants to go further.--The only thing we know for sure is that we want to protect Nasha and save her. "

"- Yes."

Lidil nodded strongly to respond to Sheila.

"From the beginning, I said the first thing about Nasha's condition.Just because it is an unexpected situation, I will not imitate running away with a tail wrapped around it.--Not to mention my dear friend Nasha.I want to save you, Sheila, just like everyone else. "

Well then...

"Instead, I have to ask Sheila to join us.For Nasha-sama's sake, I don't want to spare any strength. "

"Dear Riddle... thank you"

"Absolutely not. - Thank you for your continued support."

He smiled relieved, but there was no immediate respite.

Once that was done, Riddle and I put the teacup on a slice.

"No matter how we move forward, we need to start with a better understanding of the situation."

"Yeah, I really need to talk to you about that.... I'm sorry about Nasha who refuses the doctor. "

"It is highly likely that Nasha has some certainty about her condition that she won't be so desperate and stubborn.--I 'm sure you're convinced that you're here to hide it. "

Like Sheila, Riddle seemed to have noticed.... yes. Nasha's stubborn refusal to see a doctor is only because she fears that her condition will be exposed to daylight.By herself and without telling anyone, she is going to hide the truth.

Sheila exhaled.

"Even if it's fine now... you know Nasha-sama won't be able to stay like this forever if you raise your child well from now on.What are you going to do? "

"Including that, you won't understand unless you ask.I wish you could talk to Nasha-sama... and trust us and open your heart. "

"Yesterday's appearance made me think that you had to carry it alone, and it looked like it was coming..."

"Either way, I'm sure it won't start unless we talk.--sooner rather than later this afternoon, why don't you come visit me? "

"I see. Can you come with me?"

"Of course."

Riddle is more reliable than ever.

With new allies in hand, Sheila renewed her resolve.