The Daughter of Evil - Volume 2 - Chapter 3.14

✿CHAPTER 3, SECTION 1, SCENE 4✿
✿ Michaela ~ Elphegort Country’s “Freesis Mansion•Lobby” ~

In the Freesis household, Mr. Keel would invite friends to dinner every month. The guest include members of the Freesis Foundation from other countries. Here, they would share intelligence, do transactions or to take advantage of the opportunity of further enhancing their own authority.

While ignoring the noise of the venue, Mr. Keel clapped his hands to get everyone’s attention.

“Ladies and Gentlemen, although the banquet has reached its climax, I’m still going to show to you all my treasured items!”

“Treasured items? You’re not going show that again today?”

“Forget about shabby performances like magic”

I don’t know who started the joke but the people blurted out a little laughter. When the laughter stopped, Mr. Keel showed a confident smile.

“I am very confident because today, I have something new to show you! Let me present to you Michaela, an Elphegortean with a beautiful voice so please enjoy!”

As Mr. Keel gave the signal, I slowly walked on the path set in the venue’s stage. The atmosphere of the stage changed.

“……What beauty!”

“Who would have thought that Keel-san knows such a beautiful person…”

I wore a gorgeous dress and make up, attracting all those who are present. This is the first time I’ll be singing in front of so many people. I broke a cold sweat.

“You can do it!” Clarith cheered standing in the shadows of the stage. As I found her, I clenched my fist and tried to ease my mood.

I was accompanied by a pianist. I focused all of my attention to time the opening concert with the piano accompaniment. I deeply inhaled the warm indoor air.

I had a rough beginning when I opened my mouth but eventually, the song smoothly came out. When you start singing, tension eventually disappears.

Do I sing well and do not let people feel silence? Is what I thought while singing.

As the song ended, I hastily bowed. After a moment of silence, an overwhelming applause burst out.

“Splendid!”

“That was way worth it Keel-san!”

I heard a lot of praises. I understood the situation; the mood suddenly lightened. Mr. Keel stood with a demeanor of triumphant and a smile on his face.

I sang three pieces in a row, each winning the audience. Due to the rising tension and high emotions, I’m already getting tired but my work isn’t done yet. I have to come with Mr. Keel and socialize with guests by introducing myself and giving greetings.

I received kind words. Being praised is not a bad thing. I exposed a heartfelt smile.

“You really are successful, Keel”

A blue haired man with a deep voice said to Mr. Keel.  Among the guest we have today, I think he is the youngest of them all.

“Last time, you weren’t satisfied with the performance but are you satisfied now, Kyle?”

“Yes. A goddess with such a beautiful voice… you discovered a treasure.”

This man was called Kyle, smiling brightly in my direction. His smile is somewhat similar to Ein’s.

“Michaela, I want you to meet Kyle, the King of Marlon. He is my good friend who comes to my house every month to attend the party. A real playboy”

“Marlon’s…! Sorry, that was rude of me"

I didn’t know the man in front of me was such a big shot. I panicked a bit, immediately avoiding his gaze and was about to kneel but I was stopped by him.

“I intended to be in incognito when I attended this dinner party. If you are too respectful, it might cause a problem. I don’t mind it if you treat me like Keel does.“

“Well… then I’ll do so”

“Hey Micheala, talking like this seems a bit to casual”

“But just like what Mr. Keel said… a ‘playboy’…”

“Oh… this… although I did say this…“

Kyle suddenly panicked while wanting to refute. Mr. Keel and I laughed out loud.

"Ha ha ha, what a interesting child”

While showing an innocent smile, people wouldn’t think that he belongs to the royal family but instead he would be just an honest young man.

From that day on, in addition to doing laundry, my job was to sing.

I didn’t only sing for the Freesis family but also in some other residences as well. I slowly became famous and this fame even spread to the public. Gradually, I became known as Elphegort’s singing girl, Michaela, who is known by everybody. My payment slowly rose but what was more important was that I get joy in singing in front of others.

I got accustomed to human life.

I even forgot my original purpose and mission.

It has been past a year since my reincarnation.