The Daughter of Evil - Volume 2 - Chapter 3.22

✿CHAPTER 3, SECTION 2, SCENE 2✿
✿ Michaela ~ Elphegort Country’s “Aceid • Central Region” ~

It has been a few weeks since I sent my song to Elluka. I rarely come to the central region. The inn we stayed at has greatly suffered. Because we ran out of laundry soap, I went to the market and got side track here.

“I heard you’re doing well missy~”

The owner of the inn said. It has been more than six months since we last met. He became really thin than before. If I talk to him about it, it might ruin his mood. I’ll choose to remain silent for now.

“How is Clarith doing?”

Her wife was also in the same spirits.

“Well, almost everything she does goes wrong, but she is very energetic. She recently was able to make delicious dim sum*!”

Clarith, since becoming a maid in the Freesis Mansion, was able to bloom her cooking skills. When the chef had a fever, she made snaks for Ms. Yukina and had unexpected results; she was praised. After that, she became responsible of making snacks for Ms. Yukina. Occasionally, she would make dim sum for our visitors.

“Next time, we will come by and bring you Clarith’s delicious stollen*”

“I can see being with Clarith makes you really happy. You really like Clarith don’t you?”

Like the face of her daughter, the lady said in a smooth face.

Although she is very clumsy and would always miss the essentials, she is occasionally headstrong. For me, there is no one who can replace Clarith.

Because of this, I fear when the “sin” problem is resolved, I would eventually have to turn back into a spirit; I do not know when we have to part ways. Will Clarith’s heart be able to withstand it?

(No, I cannot use Clarith as an excuse. But deep in my heart… I don’t want to leave Clarith)

Suddenly, a door opened with a crunch. A young Elphegort child came in. I do not know if it has something to do with the developmental stage but his two front teeth made him look like a mouse.

“This child is?”

“It’s rare for you to come across. Have a chat with him. His parents were businessmen but they died from Gula disease. He is now a poor orphan”

Gula disease… Clarith’s mother also died from it.

The lady waved and invited the juvenile. Looking at him, I could not help but think of Clarith; he had sad eyes. I do not know what to do…

“I believe this is our first meeting. My name is Michaela”

“……How do you do?”

“Do you like to sing?”

“……Well, my mother would often sing”

“What song?”

“’South North Story’…”

I know that song. This is one of the songs I learned from my teacher.

“Is that so…. Listen, for children to experience the pain of parting with their beloved… is painful. However, separation is part of our lives. After the parting, you will encounter new people that can heal your wound. Occasionally, you will think of your parents and you will not help but cry. But if you sing… sing the song your mother would often sing to you, you will feel better. Your heart will not feel the absence of your parents and you would feel that they are just right beside you”

“……Hmm”

I took a deep breath, preparing myself to let out my voice. At this time, the owner’s wife stopped me.

“Wait a minute. A rare song should not be sung in a closed space. We should go somewhere more spacious; the city square. For a diva to sing in a small hotel would be a waste”

We departed from the inn and went for the main square in the central region. It was filled with stalls and people all around; it was full of life.

“This will be my first time singing outside… I’m feeling a bit nervous. Can you stay beside me?”

The patted the head of the juvenile. After hearing what I said, he revealed a faint smile. I adjusted my posture and began singing “South North Story”.

If this song would stay in the young boy’s mind, I hope I can save his heart.

I caught myself surrounded by people. Some were in awe and some shed tears. This song was dedicated to everyone present here.

As I finished singing, I stood up and gently bowed. I immediately heard a thunder of applause.

“Wow! That was great!”

“Really nice! So wonderful!”

The crowd cheered. The owner, his wife and the young boy laughed and applauded.

“Thank you! Michaela-nee!”

“No, not at all… How was it? Did it cheer you up?”

“Yes! From now on, I will work hard! Even if I’m alone, I will not give up!”

“Don’t you have to thank the owner of the inn for the favor?”

“Yes! I’ll thank them right away!”

He turned and quickly returned to the inn. The large crowd gradually disappeared.

We do not know when we have to part with our beloved ones. However, you should not stop if it happens. For as long as we keep this feeling, Clarith and I can courageously move forward.

(I have to go back)

Just when I was about to go back to the hotel to get the soap…

“Excuse me…”

“Cute foreign boy, do you need something from me?”

“Uh, uh… Do you, by any chance, know a girl named Gumillia?”

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*Dim Sum is a type of Chinese meal, loosely referred to as small bite-sized or individually portioned meals. It can be anything from spare ribs to spring rolls or dumplings, pudding, or tarts. It also refers to tea.

*Stollen is a German fruit cake, often made at Christmas time. It can be bought in America, and is actually pretty hard to make. However, the end result is highly prized to be very delicious.(Germans LOVE their Stollen)