Formerly, The Fallen Daughter of the Duke

74. Heroin Destinations

When a line returned to the royal palace using Claire’s transfer magic, it was noisy in the castle to say it was already night.

“What is this… the royal palace of the Paft Country, right? What do you mean!?

Sleeping by Dion’s magic, Charlotte is awake and dizzy when the surgery is solved.

“Your Highness, Vik! Welcome home soon……! Earlier, we heard King Noston and the First Prince arrived at the door.”

A guard who spotted Veek at the entrance to the royal palace rushes to the news.

“Is it still true? As soon as possible, in the meantime.”

Claire nodded at Veek’s whisper and flew straight.

Claire is astonished when she enters between glances surrounded by tingling tension.

For there was not only King Noston and Asberto, but even his father, Lord Martino, his brother Oscar and Virgin Anne.

I can see how serious the Noston State attaches to this matter when I visit in this capacity as soon as I receive a report at night.

(So as a Noston country, you will never be allowed to fail. But you’re absolutely right)

Behind Veek, Claire’s eyes lined up next to Dion and Charlotte reflected King Noston and Asberto, who looked terribly blue.

Claire wanted to utter words of apology immediately, even as part of the Duke of Martino family, but fully understood that was unacceptable on this occasion.

“Vik…. is it the lady who tried to brainwash you, the first prince of our country”

King Puffito, who had the same eye color as Veek, asks.

“Yes, I did, I checked with this eye”

King Noston dropped in on Veek’s response as expected.

“King Puffett… I am truly sorry that those in my country are this time… How can I apologize?”

“Wait! Sure, I used a little magic. But it’s not my intention. He asked me to!

“Charlotte!

Claire tries to stop Charlotte, who suddenly starts excusing herself. But she won’t stop, not even knowing she shouldn’t talk until she gets permission to speak.

“A kid named Isabella from Baron Lehne’s asked me to! He wants us to make a connection with the royal family, so he wants us to create a chance to move Lord Veek’s heart and get in. As much as I would create an opportunity for the two of us to talk, I thought, but the demands gradually escalated and I was scared…… Besides, Claire, your sister can’t protect Master Veek. So I’m temporarily trying to protect you.”

“Oh my…”

In a line from the Noston Nation, only Lord Martino shows a bare gesture of wanting to make sure it’s true or false, but no one else has the appearance to believe Charlotte’s statement as one.

“She’s only 13 years old. What are you saying?”

Return in a cold voice like Veek despised.

“Ah! I did! ……

Charlotte’s excuse to push her own disgrace against the Baron Lehne family and Isabella was completely out of touch about her age to be baptized.

The kind of voice that would roll Charlotte’s bell was her pride, but that would be the enemy. All those on this occasion were told that Charlotte had tried to brainwash Vike for her convenience and to rub her sins against the Baron Lehne family.

In the Paft country, treason against the royal family is a very heavy sin. Vikehe’s brainwashing, which reigns at the top of the throne inheritance rank, could have been on par with the Oswald and Mead families if he hit badly, even if attempted.

(If the Noston side tries to shelter Charlotte, it will be the worst for the Noston nation)

Claire, who was watching the situation, never advances her will.

“… to His Majesty the King of the Kingdom of Noston, I am afraid”

Miss Claire.

“Is my sister… is Charlotte really a necessity for the Noston Nation”

“Claire, sister!? Why would you say that!? That’s… terrible…”

“Charlotte, it’s in front of His Majesty. Watch your mouth.”

Claire releases herself. Not only was Charlotte trying to brainwash Vike, but Claire was also terribly angry at the cute Isabella and Baron Lene families for trying to sin.

Ignore Charlotte’s presence and the story proceeds.

“… Miss Claire. of the Duke Martino family, you will know full well the role in our country”

King Noston did not say clearly, ‘We need the power of Charlotte’. Claire understands that she’s lost her mind about the bad tooth cut.

“Indeed, this may have been the case in past history. But isn’t it cruel to impose that mandate on those who are unfit? Today, my sister is thus taking the liberty of visiting a neighbouring country to commit a felony and drive the country into distress. As a member of the House of the Duke of Martino, I am worried.”

“But letting go of the white magic…”

Claire knew exactly what King Noston was going to say. Those who possess too much magic want to use it and keep it on their side as much as they can. To flip the anti-flag and not get a coup.

“Yes, the Noston Nation is in trouble without me? Your Majesty the King, Father… Your sister will soon take me… it’s terrible…”

Having detected King Noston’s stray, Charlotte immediately tries to get into the distortion.

Claire had a sense of readiness for this sight.

(That’s right… you know, I saw a similar sight at the night club where Charlotte unleashed her white magic)

That happened when Charlotte, trying to get through her own endeavors, found out that her wish would not come true.

Claire, remembering it, peeks into Dion’s eyes as he grabs Charlotte’s arm, which rots infidelly. Things had come to a critical point already.

“… sorry”

The whining was so whispering that it could only be heard by Dion. But soon I understood, he grins and nods nicely.

“What… what is it?

Dion holds her hand in the hands of those who haven’t grabbed Charlotte’s arm. At that moment, his eyes stained red. Previously, there was a chat and Dion said that the change in color of these eyes seen when using the curse was “blood color”.

That was also purely due to the fact that the curse can only be used by the eldest son of the Mead family, but now he says it is the color of the sin that the fallen Count Mead family has made him flush. Claire had the color in front of her again and felt beautiful, even though she thought it was careless.

There was no light, no sound, nothing.

Dion’s curse ended in an instant.

It’s such a quiet thing to even remember the surprise.

The agitation spreads between the eyes to the incredible sights carried out in front of them.

“Wait… what’s that all about?”

“He would be a trace of the old Count Meade family. No way.”

Those in this room in the Papeet country knew that Dion was part of the old Count Meade family and the last user of the curse.

“… Huh? What happened to you?

Charlotte, like the attendees on the Noston side, didn’t know what had happened to her. Lewis looks back and holds Charlotte’s hand, still stunned.

Nodding at Lewis’ gaze, Veek set up a guide toward King Noston.

“Your Majesty was most concerned that white magic could be abused if it could not be placed under royal jurisdiction.”

In all seriousness, I wanted to add ‘to the person’, but I swallow it considering the Martino family’s physique.

“Oh, yeah. I don’t hate to let Miss Charlotte go, but that’s my biggest concern.”

“Then it’s no problem anymore. Now her magic must have become extremely weak.”

“What the hell is that?”

King Noston’s complexion changes.

“Now Miss Charlotte has a curse that the famous Puffet Nation has. It’s an ancient magic to protect our country.”

“Oh my…”

“Wait…… What’s that supposed to mean?… I… just now, something’s wrong!

Blue Charlotte gives a golden cut. You seem to know the discomfort that has occurred to you.

“Excuse me, sir.”

Ann graced both kings and approached Charlotte, shaking her hand.

“… Your Highness Vik is right… her magic is intricately interfered with.”

“So you’re asking me what that means!

Nobody answers Charlotte’s questions. Even Lord Martino is finally standing with a white face.

“Virgin Anne. … The Earl family I was born into, like the Duke Martino family in the Noston Country, was formerly a prestigious destination to the royal sidestream. But you can’t use the power and privileges you’ve been given to do the right thing, and you’re falling. Those who are given the corresponding status should be held accountable at the same time”

Claire can bite her lips as Dion’s vision seeps into his words. And Anne nodded gently knowing the unexpected background of a refreshing good young man.

“You’re right. … His Majesty the King. Even as a church wishing for the peace of the people, I agree that this was necessary”

“A… Aunt Ann! You won’t cure me? Just like this, I… help me…”

Charlotte’s sad screams emanating from the side are what Claire really wanted to avoid. It was Claire’s desire to establish friendly relations between the Noston and Paft countries and that no one, including Charlotte, would be hurt.

Perhaps the latter will not come true anymore. But on the other hand, it was also anger at her that supported Claire, who now stomped upright and stood.

“Charlotte. You’ve had many chances to get back on the right path. How could you…”

Ann gently hugs Claire’s shoulder, who can’t go on with her words because of anger.

Having seen how Claire was doing, Vike turned to King Puffett and fell on one knee.

“Your Majesty. I am also responsible for the history of the reckless actions Miss Charlotte has taken this time. I think you’ve heard enough now. I was wondering if her disposition should be entrusted to the Noston State side, which was originally trying to rehabilitate her.”

King Papeet, who watched with interest how things were done, says with a plethora of leeway grins resembling Veek.

“… Huh. Well, that’s where you drop it.”

“Yes, I recognize that I have been entrusted with this case”

“You did…. whatever you want.”

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“Oh my…! How can I thank you for your concern…”

The fact that Charlotte’s disposition was entrusted to the Noston State was the same as I practically condoned as King Puffett. King Noston is frightened when he gets stunned and comes to apologize for what he takes.

“What happens to me? Father!”

Lord Martino emits nothing. Even if forgiveness had been obtained from the Puffito country, it was noticeable that the Martino family’s voice within Noston would decline. On the contrary, if he returns to the country, he is also in a position to be held accountable.

“Can she count on me? The destination would be a good northern monastery far from Tillard, the king’s capital. To get Charlotte back on her feet, you need to know solidity away from the glorious world.”

Charlotte screams as she undoes Ann’s prophecy.

“I don’t want to! That’s the place! Because… if you can’t use magic, you’ll never get away with it… Yikes…”

Ann gently holds down Charlotte’s forehead. Charlotte lost her eyes and stopped talking.

“Charlotte!?

“Don’t worry, it’s like a sedative.”

Ann smiled at Claire, upset by Charlotte’s sudden quiet appearance.

―――――

After finishing the discussion between the glances, Claire was headed to the magician’s room to send a line from the Noston Country.

“But… I didn’t know there was a magician stationed at such a time that the Pfeety Nation would be great”

To Asberto’s words, Claire smiles without saying anything. It was totally midnight because of the prolonged discussion of the matter.

“When I came, I used my magic. I’m sorry, it was a rush, but it’s not enough for six of us to go home.”

Anne speaks kindly to Claire. Dion is not following me and Claire is alone. Through the corridor facing the courtyard, the ‘door’ was right there.

“His Majesty the King, His Royal Highness Asberto, your father. I have something to tell you.”

Claire opened her heavy mouth.

“If you mean with His Highness Vik, I know you do. Didn’t you spend time on the road to Papeet country together?”

Asberto agrees with King Noston.

“Oh. I’m guessing this time, His Royal Highness Vik offered us generous measures because Charlotte is Claire’s sister”

My brother Oscar wanted to say something too, but he looks like he weighs himself in front of the two royalties. Lord Martino is relieved, and Charlotte follows his obedience with a vain eye.

“No… not…”

Unexpectedly, Claire blushes on an overly fluent topic. Ann gently pushes Claire’s back with a soft smile. It’s okay now, I thought you were telling me that.

“… of my mother… our mother’s birth was not in the Noston Country”

“What does that mean?”

Oscar listens back, who hasn’t spoken a word since he came to Papeet country.

“I, at the Baptist ceremony I celebrated on my 15th birthday, received nothing but magic that I could not recognize as the Duke of Martino’s maiden jewel. That’s because… she was descended from the royal family of the Lindell country where my mother died”

“My mother…?

Claire gets more nervous about the way Oscar breathes. But it couldn’t end here. Take a deep breath, then continue further.

“I was also to be baptized unexpectedly at the Holy Springs on Lindell Island, where I stopped by, and I learned the backdrop of things. I’m so sorry I’ve been so silent. Your brother must be baptized again.”

The place where Claire stopped and lowered her head was in front of a room with a ‘door’. The lights in the room are off, and naturally not a single magician remains. It was clear who was planning to deliver it to the Noston Country.

“I mean, Claire says she’s given a higher color, not a pale pink…. considering that Charlotte is white, more colors and!

Oscar, who was supposedly angry at his sister’s betrayal when Claire raised her fearful face, was somehow excited.

“Brother Oscar……?

“Given the difference in national power from the Paft country, I thought it would be difficult for Her Highness’s righteous queen from the Duke’s house in Noston. But when it comes to having magic without two people in the world… this is a pretty big step forward.”

“Yeah… brother…”

Claire wolfed at her brother’s unexpected reaction. Oscar, who confirmed that he had taken hardness from Claire’s expression, turns again.

“… Claire. I’ve said it before, but it didn’t seem to pass properly, so I’ll say it again more plainly. I highly value and trust you. This time, he stood around tight. If it’s Claire’s decision, I won’t say anything. Naturally, it’s about the past.”

To his brother’s words, Claire enjoys her tear glands about to loosen. Being forgiven, I couldn’t go crying.

“… thank you. About your mother…… keep quiet until now…… I’m so sorry”

“But I’ll baptize you back. I’m not in my position as a knight, but I might be able to help the country. I look forward to the results.”

Claire was saved by Oscar, who took the confession positively.

“Then it was almost for the Noston Nation that His Royal Highness Vik set up the Door.”

To Asberto’s inquiry, Claire nods.

“Of course, Nicolas’ study abroad was a prerequisite… but the answer is as you suspect. He said he could go anytime he needed my help in the Noston country.”

“The First Prince of the Paft Nation is as rumored. One Step Ahead”

King Noston seems completely impressed. Now if Claire were to get engaged to Veek, she wouldn’t have to worry about getting the opposite.

“I… knew nothing”

Claire solidifies to the words of her father, who until then seemed relieved and deaf.

“Everything about the past that my real wife had, and the relationship that Claire and His Highness Vique stepped into that far. I knew Charlotte was inferior to Claire, too, but with her naiveté, she said she would be able to heal Her Highness…. I’m shallow.”

Even with his father’s sunken face in front of him, Claire was not willing to comfort him gently.

“Father. Now I’m thinking the same thing. I didn’t understand anything about the nature of my sister. I just thought it would be something that would make me a compassionate lady one day if I set the environment up and cared for you…. I honestly don’t know what was right after today.”

Charlotte, with her vain eyes in Claire’s eyes, was pathetic, even though she knew it would return to normal in a few hours.

“Lord Martino. There’s only one thing you can do.”

King Noston, who was listening, opens his mouth.

“… what is it, Your Majesty?”

“You give the housekeeper and the title to Oscar. Given the seriousness of the matter, even the prestigious Duke Martino family is inevitable. But if you are going to retire immediately and give way to Oscar, don’t ask. I wouldn’t dare make it public about Charlotte’s scandal.”

“Are you sure about that? My… No, thank you for your generous consideration for the Martino family.”

I imitate my father, who bows his head deeply, and Oscar also deeply thanks him. Looking at the two most salutes, Claire finally felt that this was it,