# 40
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It was such a natural thought that I didn't feel sad about it.
Instead, I was more concerned about Jack's hand, which seemed to have been left with a wound that had never been properly treated.
“Jack, don’t do this, go to the doctor...”
I was about to ask him to go.
A maid ran out of the main building and screamed.
“Leah, the lady is back! Quickly go to the lady’s room.”
Diana returned from her first meeting at the salon.
* * *
As soon as she heard that Diana had arrived, she asked Jack to go to the infirmary and rushed to the main building.
It was indeed a dark evening.
“Isn't that too much?”
I can't believe the little girl who woke up early in the morning and went out to get dressed came back this late.
No matter how difficult it was to live as an aristocrat's daughter, it seemed too cruel for a child.
“They're all nobles, so they probably didn't play at home or hide and seek like normal kids.”
Do you drink tea and talk elegantly?
I couldn't even guess what these little kids were doing together.
While I was complaining a lot inside, I suddenly realized something.
I was upset because I hadn't seen Diana all day.
I wondered if she had cried again and if she had made any good friends.
I had no idea when Diana entered my heart so much.
She arrived in front of the Duchess's room, took a breath, and knocked softly on the door.
'It's strange now that you can walk in without knocking.'
The bosses who mocked me for rushing into the master's room will be shocked when they see me.
On the contrary, I was worried that I might have forgotten how to hide my presence.
I thought I would check later, but when I heard an answer asking me to come in, I cautiously opened the door.
"My little girl . … ".
“Oh.”
I could see Allen's face, as if he had rushed to me as soon as he heard the news about Diana, just like me.
When I tilted my head in silence by placing my index finger at the corner of my mouth, I found Diana asleep in the Duchess's arms.
'I think she was tired, so she fell asleep as soon as she arrived.'
“Huh.”
To suppress my regret, I carefully approached Diana.
The sleeping face with long eyelashes down looked innocent and beautiful.
“She looks like a little angel, doesn't she?”
Allen, who clenched his fist as if he would break the wall at any moment, whispered next to me.
I stifled my laughter and nodded.
Although she couldn't match Allen's lead role, Diana was a truly dazzling presence.
After a while, I saw the Duchess go to the bedroom attached to the room, put Diana on the bed, and prepare to go out quietly.
Then the Duchess motioned for me to sit on the sofa.
I was surprised, but when I sat quietly on the sofa, the Duchess quietly closed the bedroom door and sat down in front of me.
“Leah, how was your day?”
Concern flashed in the Duchess's eyes as she asked me gently.
I think he was concerned because I had been feeling down all day after Diana was dismissed like that.
I tried to answer cheerfully that I was feeling very good.
“I was called to the training center, had a sandwich with them, and they let him watch them train.”
At that, Allen objected to my answer and raised his chin proudly.
The Duchess's eyes widened, perhaps because Allen's answer was unexpected.
“Oh my God, did you do that?”
She quickly smiled and said:
“But wouldn’t the training center be very fun for Leia? There are many weapons like swords and bows, but they can be dangerous, so don’t use them too often.”
Aline asked what the danger was, and she grumbled that she knew nothing, but the Duchess told me with one ear.
“If you want to read a book, you can read it in the library, Leah.”
“Library?”
For a moment, I opened my ears and asked again.
It's a place I've wanted to visit for a long time, but couldn't.
“Well, the attached library is always open, so I will inform the librarian in advance. You can go whenever you want and stay comfortably.”
“It's okay...”
When I lowered my head for no reason, Allen said something strange.
“It's weird, what's the point of going to the library? If it were me, I'd be playing in the maze park all day.”
“Allen, stop thinking about playing and studying seriously, I heard that you are only focusing on swordsmanship and can’t concentrate during class.”
“Oh mommy!”
Allen blushed and jumped out of his seat.
The Duchess burst out laughing and then looked back at me.
“Leia, you may want to rest, but the reason I called you here is because I have something to tell you.”
Then he handed me the bright white envelope on the table.
"What is it . …?"
“It is a letter from Countess Marietta. It seems that it has been a long time since it was sent, but it has only arrived now because the Duchy had to return it to the capital. This is a letter from the Countess to you, Leah. Please accept it.”
I opened my eyes for a moment.
A message from Bianca. I was surprised by the name I kept as a memory to pull out one day when I feel lonely and sad.
'I thought you had already forgotten me.'
I couldn't believe it.
A short encounter was like passing by.
You can give a moment of sympathy to the poor orphan, but this...
'I couldn't help but open the letter first.'
said the Duchess as I stared blankly at the letter in my hand.
“The Countess probably didn’t know that you knew how to read letters. At most, we only spent a few hours together.”
Anyway, the Duchess smiled strangely kindly when she said she had asked me to read the letter to her for that reason.
I tilted my head and looked at the envelope again, not knowing why she was in such a good mood.
My hand was shaking, wondering what the hell I had written in the letter.
“But when did you learn to read letters?”
“Huh?”
“I heard that they didn't teach you letters in the orphanage, and Jack was surprised when he heard that you knew how to read.”
“Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa….”
I stopped, blinked slowly, then spoke.
“My sister, who used to come to the orphanage often, told me that the boys usually played outside...”
I couldn't be honest, so I made an excuse, but Allen didn't seem to care about what I had to say.
“Anyway, Jack started learning the letters as well and Lord Sidian decided to teach him.”
“Awesome, really?”
It was unexpected good news.
As expected, I thought the relationship between Tice and Jack was progressing step by step.
Furthermore, after Sid Valery was dishonorably fired, it was widely rumored that Theis would take over the vacant vice-captain position.
It will eventually come true, so Jack will soon become the Vice Commander's son and on a strong path.
It was a time when I felt happy about my boyfriend's good fortune, thinking he had everything except the hardships of a romantic relationship.
“Leah, won’t you read it?”
The Duchess, looking somewhat nervous, urged me.
“Go ahead and read.”
“Yes, yes...”
The strange thing is that I tilted my head as if he wanted me to read it here, but I opened the envelope without thinking much.
The Duchess would know the contents of the letter anyway, and I also planned to read it quickly and then go back to my room and read it again several times on my own.
She took the letter out of the envelope and its seal was already torn and sniffed it again!
I took a deep breath.
'Oh my God, the handwriting is amazing!'
My heart skipped a beat when I saw the flowing handwriting.
I started reading the letter, thinking that I would immediately cast a protection spell when I returned to my dorm.
Leah, I wonder if you remember me.
I heard that you are doing very well in the Duchy of Elad.
I am so happy that the scars on your body have completely disappeared.
It would be great if you could see it in person and confirm that.
My heart swelled with the incredibly sweet content.
“This is the warden!” I consider it a lifelong legacy!
That's it.
I think I was so distracted last time that I couldn't properly explain how amazing the Principality of Pylos is.
First of all, the owner of the principality, Archduke Belus, is the greatest wizard to exist on the continent. ... (deleted)
…The Archduke, who is currently studying at the Imperial Academy, has a dazzling charm that differs from the young Duke of Elad and the princess. Brightness and precision that feels like your eyes are opening. ... (deleted)
……The Principality of Pylos is famous for its beauty as it is bordered by the sea.
In particular, the Grand Duchy Castle overlooks the sea just below the castle walls, and even through the windows, you can see the white-furred waves rolling in the distance.
It can truly be said that it is an amazing view enjoyed from inside the room.
And….
“Hmm... Countess Marietta has great loyalty and patriotism.”
More than half of the contents of the letter were filled with pride for the Principality of Pylos.
For some reason, I felt like I was getting heavy publicity, but that couldn't be the case.
'It's not like she still hopes for me to come to the emirate... '
However, after reading the letter, my curiosity about the Principality of Pylos increased.
‘I will definitely go there later when I make a lot of money.’
If you want to know more about the Grand Duchy, you can always send a letter through the Duchess, so you can ask any questions you have before your trip.
When I finished reading the letter and put it in the envelope, I asked the Duchess, who was looking at me without raising her eyes the whole time:
“Do you want to respond?”
"no?"
'The Principality of Pylos is a wonderful place, but... …’
The Duchess trailed off with a strange expression.
Out of curiosity, I asked.
“Have you ever been to the emirate?”
“Hmm, I was there.”
“Me too! I was there too.”
At this time, Allen suddenly intervened.
Not long ago, he looked depressed after being asked to study hard, but suddenly he seemed excited.
“You too, young master?”
“Yes, I really like it there.”
“Allen.”
The Duchess spoke as if she wanted to stop the excited Allen.
“You only went there once when you were little, that was when you were two years old, do you remember?”
“Ah...I hate you, mom!”