TL: Zimmings

I dont know what PvP means, but I speculated that it must be a wicked and terrible word.

Otherwise, the Duke of Grimoires aura couldnt be that cold.

He took a bundle of parchment out of his arms. These are the letters I sent because the patterns on the corners of the parchment are very familiar.

You were pretty arrogant.

I lowered my head casually.

Nice to meet you, duke.

Do you think Im someone who doesnt even know the basic manners of greeting?

No way. Ive heard a lot about the duke. Its an honor to meet someone I admire.

But you acted unlike what I heard?

Thats not true. I know that the duke is a benevolent person who closes his eyes to ignorant mistakes.

Did your age regenerate?

On the surface, I laughed, but on the inside I was very annoyed.

I cant communicate!

Hes also sarcastic with letters and communication. Now, no matter what I say, it will be replied sarcastically.

The Duke of Grimoire bowed his head lightly and smiled.

Youre a really ferocious kid.

He was indeed a wild beast that hadnt been at the empire for decades. There was a creepy feeling of intimidation even in his shortest words.

Seria, who had been hiding in Dubblede to catch traffickers of her orphanage, called the guards in a hurry.

So why did you come to see me? Im sure you didnt come to catch me just to reply to me sarcastically.

Are you saying that I was sarcastic?

I think its a little too much for an adult. Im sorry-

I can see clearly how your father has taught you.

I groaned and licked my lips.

Thats the number one thing people say to children.

[How did your parents teach you?]

I can hear a sound in my head. It was a sign of switching to attacks.

I clapped my hands and smiled brightly.

Yes, my fathers theory is, Return as much as you have received, and I am a good daughter who faithfully follows my fathers instructions! I would do it even until my hair turns gray.

How well does Grimoire teach his bloodlines when he sends a childish letter like Youre joking? anyway?

I guess so. If it was me, I would give my child peace and affection.

Having been in the wild like Dubblede, he also has a temper like me.

You have a great family! Id be really happy if I were your child, no, niece.

A fight like the one above continued.

The lieutenant who accompanied the Duke of Grimoire said, S- sir. and did not know what to do, while Seria and the chairman also said, Lady.

Duke Grimoire, who was angry, clenched his teeth.

You say something you dont know about.

Oh my. Im sorry.

I dont intend to engage in any more talk with you, who havent even reach half of my age.

Thats great. So, what are you doing?

Follow me.

Isnt dont follow strangers the first thing mothers teach their children?

Tell your mother that Im not anyone.

At that moment, the surrounding became quiet.

People were looking at me. This was because there was no one in this empire who didnt know I was an orphan.

In fact, I found my biological parents, but my mother died. As a result, Seria and the chairmans expression also hardened.

Seria, who couldnt stand it, stepped up.

What are you talking about-!

Stop.

But, my lady

Stop it.

I stared at the Duke of Grimoire. The duke was narrowing his forehead as if he had only remembered my situation.

I will deliver it to her when I meet my mother in this world, duke.

.

Its not like were going to have more conversations, is it? Bye.

I turned my back immediately. Seria, who was staring at Duke Grimoire, quickly chased me, and the chairman bowed his head after staring at the duke for a while.

***

Returning to the mansion, I chatted for a long time. Staring at the parchment that Duke Grimoire sent me I muttered and roughly put it in a drawer.

Hes such a terrible person. How can he say that to a girl known as an orphan?

Seria also slandered the Duke of Grimoire.

The chairman, who was staring at me, opened his mouth.

It didnt seem to have been intentional.

Huh?

I think he was too into it to say the wrong thing.

Hes so into it that he also say tons of nonsense?

The sarcasm wasnt all in vain. When I crossed my arms and said, the chairman narrowed his eyes.

Maybe something had happened.

Something had happened?

Its strange that Duke Grimoire came to me in the first place.

He seemed a little offended by the letters exchanged with me, but he wouldnt visit me just because of it.

I have a business, and its something that will excite the Duke of Grimoire?

Isnt that what it is?

Well, hes unlike himself

If people knew what the duchess meant to you, maybe they would say that.

The brave mother who died behind my back to protect me was both my pride and my weakness.

I said, pressing my temple.

Wheres the Duke of Grimoire? At his mansion?

It wont be a good choice to visit in person.

I guess so its already like thin ice between the temple and Dubblede, but if I go to the Duke of Grimoire, theyll think Im preparing for war.

In a way, it might have been a good thing that we had a big fight in the shopping district. We fought so much with the head of the family that owns the tower, so they dont know that Im preparing for war.

Yes, but I hope I know what the Duke of Grimoire is doing soon..

I let out a sigh.

However, contrary to my worries, I learned the reason why Duke Grimoire acted like that the very next day.

Viscount Dubos, the head of Amjo*, rushed to the mansion without contacting me in advance.

*TL/N: Dubbledes intelligence agency

Karim Grimoire is gone!

Karim Grimoire.

The predecessor of Grimoire disappeared.

***

With the help of the imperial palace, Duke Grimoire searched throughout the empire, but Karim Grimoire could not be seen for more than five days.

I looked out the window at the streets where the Grimoire soldiers roamed.

The chairman told me what he received from Amjo.

It was a week ago that Karim Grimoire disappeared.

The duke came to me on the second day after his father disappeared.

Karim Grimoire was often absent for a day or two. But since he hasnt revealed his location for more than two days, it seems that Grimoire, feeling suspicious, has come to visit you.

He was wondering if I knew something because of the letter I sent him.

Two days passed, and even on the third day, a search order was issued because traces of him could not be seen.

While tapping on the window frame, I looked back at the chairman.

Is it the temple?

I dont know.

Should I check with Mina?

Its been two days since she lost consciousness, so how can she answer?

Thats right

Mina could not close the passage after summoning Amy. She lacked her divine power to keep the devil without etwal, and she lost consciousness two days ago.

Since she is a precious hostage, I supplement her divine power enough to survive through mana stone.

How about waking her up?

She will, if she recovers more than 30% of her divine power.

That was something I personally realized with frequent fainting.

There is no mana stone enough to restore Minas divine power by more than 30 percent.

Even now, an astronomical amount of mana stone is being used to save Minas life.

I could ask Adrian to supplement the divine power, but he gave me a tremendous amount of divine power the other day, and I exhausted most of my divine power due to Minas kidnapping.

Im still short of divine power, and I cant share it.

Hmm

Chul-soo used to refer to this as a bottomless poison.

The chairman poured tea into the teacup and said,

What do you think about returning etwal?

Itll be easier to maintain Amy, so you can wake her up

Never.

We looked at each other and laughed as if it was ridiculous.

Then what should I do?

If I find the predecessor of Grimoire, I might be able to figure out what he was talking about with Mina.

If Im lucky, I might be able to get Grimoires help in this war.

It was the moment I was contemplating.

The communication device glistened and Serias voice was heard.

[There are people who expressed their intention to buy blue spinel.]

Thats a relief! Iits a huge amount of money, so I was wondering if it would sell.

[Before selling, they want to check the utility of the blue spinel. They need to recharge divine power on the empty spinel. What should I do?]

Yes, Ill go.

I quickly picked up my coat.

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