Chapter 240

Akuyaku 240

Underwater

Viscount Valendolf gazed at me with interest for a while as I remained quiet with all the bewilderment and astonishment whirling around in my mind . Before long, she broke the silence, saying, “That reminds me…”, since she couldn’t bear it any longer, considering how talkative she is .

“Rumors have already started to spread, you know . At the anteroom a while ago…”

With a clink sound in my head, I felt my mind changing gears .

That was because the topic she brought up was something that needed to be dealt with and was far more comprehensible than some feelings from ambiguous strangers .

“Count Nordsturm’s companion, you mean?”

“Yes . You know them?”

The viscount couldn’t hide her curiosity and bent forward . In response to that, I just slightly shook my head .

“No, not at all . As it was recorded in the family tree that all other blood relatives of this family were dead, I had not even considered the possibility . ”

I said out bluntly because the crowd was literally straining their ears to eavesdrop .

Judging from the fact that it is turning into a rumor so quick, it can be said that this attracted that much attention .

“Ara . From the way you said that, are you thinking he is possibly a blood relative?”

“He looks that similar . I think it is more realistic to think that he’s an offspring of the previous generation or the generation before that rather than just an accidental resemblance . ”

I shrugged my shoulders and let out a sigh . Even though my appearance in the mirror is also detestable to me since it resembles Orville .

“I agree . Then, will you welcome that person as a blood relative?”

I felt the surrounding eyes gather at once .

For just a moment there, the chatter died down .

“Yes, under the preface of his origins—”

… . Such curiosity towards a poor countryside territory .

Now that the war is over, even if they get involved with my territory, it will not connect to any profit . Their interest is merely for juicy gossip, and nothing else . And it’s because I know that that I feel stumped .

“–however, if count Nordsturm or he himself doesn’t wish for it, then I won’t do anything . If he does join my family, then he will have to obey or even serve an underage family head . As such, since there is no evidence to prove his connection, I have nothing else to say to him . ”

I declared, clearly, such that everyone could understand, that I do not intend on giving up my position to anyone .

As I just simply stated the facts, the surrounding people had already understood and lost interest .

… . I see . I guess having a good reputation isn’t all bad .

Up until now, most would have just thought like — “but she’s a kid”, “but she’s a girl”, “that Kaldia daughter is cunning” . And what now? It seems my words are falling into their ears much easily now .

Of course, a group of nobles were frowning but there’s nothing to be bothered about . Stirring animosity or them laying bare their discomfort isn’t anything new .

…There’s no need to be frightened about something I am used to .

Along with the cold feeling in my heart, I suddenly realized that I was evaluating people’s hearts like that, and let out a sigh .

“Well then, as decided in the interim meetings held until winter, we will begin developing diplomatic relations with the country which we have friendly relations with from next year . Rindall Union Dukedom’s counter will be count Juunas’ territory and southern countries’ counter will be count Freche’s territory . We will allow the people permitted into the country to be active in the authorized wards . Is that okay?”

In response to the facilitator’s question, the House of Lords answered with silence .

All dispute had already been boiled down and there was no one who would voice their displeasure at this point .

That agenda was the last one . The House of Lords was done and the nobles started exiting the reception room in a crowd .

Although the anterooms were also a kind of social meeting place, as there were a lot of people, many rooms were becoming empty .

I don’t know what Melchior did after exiting the anteroom but he didn’t show up at the room Oscar and the others were in . No change could be seen between the two as they met up . Seeing Weigraf calmly walk behind me, I gave a slight strange expression .

“The meeting ended without any problems . Let’s return to the dormitory . ”

I also added that I had some things to talk about after returning to the carriage, to which both of them slightly nodded .

When I glanced back, Weigraf had already changed his direction towards his attendants .

I see .

…I guess I need to think of a way to say my thanks .