Haunted Duke’s Daughter - Chapter 49

Chapter 49

Chapter 49

Translated by: Niladri

Self-edited

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Sakura laughed gleefully, and Lilia exhaled a light sigh . Towards Tina who was drinking the black tea with a dejected expression, Lilia showed a smiling expression .

「Do you hate his highness 」

Immediately, Tina stood frozen in place . Putting the tea filled cup on the table, Tina gave out a faint groan .

「Umm… ‘Hate’, I am not sure it’s like that . On the other hand, ‘Like’, I wonder… . But I am a bit worried when I see Lilia taking such a cold attitude (towards him) . 」

― Still one step away . As expected from that idiot prince .

― We should consider how far his eyes can see, that idiot prince .

― I can’t do that, because I am not that idiot prince .

― That’s right . We shouldn’t expect anything from that idiot prince .  1

The two people continued cursing like this . If the other person gave it some thought, they might understand how Tina really felt . However, because Lilia’s actions were partly responsible for the present situation, it could not be said that the entirety of the blame lay upon the prince .

「You don’t have to worry too much about me, Tina . Be honest with your feelings . Besides, his highness is worried about you . If his highness doesn’t feel comfortable with you meeting me, we can meet in secret like this」

「Yes… it’s a good idea . Thank you, Lilia . Lilia is really kind . 」

Tina smiled as she spoke . Lilia became a little embarrassed and turned away .

― And what’s your real intention?

― I just want her to stay close to me and keep that idiot away .

― In the end not even calling him “prince”, this child!

Lilia laughed in her heart, but put the cup on the table expressionlessly . Tina also finished drinking and put the cup down in the same way .

「Thanks for the meal . It was delicious, Alisa-san . 」

「Thank you very much . 」

Alisa bowed politely . By the way, Alisa had waited standing upright for a long time while they were studying . As soon as Lilia asked for a cup of tea, she started brewing it . Even though it would have been better to be a little more carefree in that situation, but when Sakura thought of pointing it out, she remembered how Lilia used to be before and decided to let it go .

「Then I’ll leave . Thank you, Lilia . 」

「Don’t worry about it . Let’s meet again tomorrow . 」

「Yes! I’ll bring dorayaki tomorrow! 」

She this so with a smile and went out of the room . After seeing her off,

「I wonder if anyone would have thought that Lilia-sama would go to the south side so often…」

For some reason, the words Alisa muttered made me feel guilty .

Every day after that, I received a lecture from Sakura in the morning, and in the afternoon I taught Ray, and Tina at night . I haven’t studied for the exam at all, so I’m a little worried if I’m going to be okay . Even if I told Sakura, she just called it a waste of time .

During the weekend, I had to restrain myself from childishly eating out at restaurants . Sakura made a bit of clamor urging me to go without worries, but I silently stayed put . I really should study by myself for a bit . I am beginning to feel a sense of crisis .

― Mou… Well then, let’s go learn magic from Alisa . If we do that, then your anxiety should be alleviated to a certain extent .

The other person thought she would argue, but Lilia obediently followed the instructions, and the sole topic of her study over the weekend was being taught magic by Alisa .

And on that fateful day .

― Sakura . I did study anything other than magic, but are you sure that’s okay?

― It’s okay! Trust me! Have I ever lied to you?

― Eh?

― Eh?

Such a conversation was currently being exchanged in the classroom . While everyone was studying for the exam, Lilia was holding a different kind of conversation with Sakura .

I paused the conversation with Sakura and checked the surroundings . The sound of papers turning over and the raspy sounds of writing echoed . Sometimes there was an exception when someone came into the classroom and sat down, but then the student too began to study immediately .

― Everyone is desperate .

― No one can afford to get bad grades .

The individual’s results were not disclosed . However, one’s score and the rank in the school year were understood naturally . It would be shown to parents . Parents do not stay quiet if the result of the child of an aristocrat, especially that of a senior aristocrat becomes poor . In addition, this result will resonate in the future naturally because it can be accessed freely by the major powers of the country .

This country requires a certain threshold level of ability to take over work and territory from one’s parents . Of course, if their ability is not recognized, and it is judged that the person is not qualified, they would be robbed of it by another person . Even with preferential treatment, they will not be unconditionally recognized .

For those reasons, everyone studied desperately .

― Previously did Lilia study for the exam?

― I didn’t do it in the classroom . Besides, if one listens to the class, they will be able to manage it to some extent .

― Uh, yes . I see .

For some reason, Sakura’s voice was trembling at the end . Lilia wondered about it, but decided not to ask since it might be something touchy .

「Oh, Liliane-sama . 」

A voice sounded from above . Looking up, one could see Chris standing . The followers didn’t seem to be involved today . They should be studying as well .

「Liliane-sama . Are you sure you here to study as well?　Ah, since it’s Liliane-sama, everything will be okay . 」

Then she started laughing foolishly . Lilia smiled, even though she felt a little irritated .

「Yes . No problems in particular . 」 (formal tone)

Chris, who always sported a dignified expression, widened her eyes with a bit of surprise and immediately returned a nod of satisfaction . I sat down in my seat and dropped my eyes on the materials that were spread out on the desk .

― Perhaps it was just… was she worried about Lilia?

― I guess so .

― So hard to understand!

Sakura screamed, and even Lilia felt such words were troublesome .

After a while, the teacher and the prince entered the classroom . She put a bunch of paper on the table and slowly looked around the classroom .