The Daughter of Evil - Volume 2 - Chapter 3.25

✿CHAPTER 3, SECTION 2, SCENE 5✿
✿ Michaela ~ Elphegort Country’s “Freesis Mansion” ~

It seems two messengers of Lucifenia came to Mr. Keel’s house. It wasn’t Allen but a woman with blonde, pig-tailed hair.

After she left, Mr. Keel summoned me. When I arrived at the door, Clarith, Gerda and Bruno were also there.

“Did Mr. Keel call for all of us?”

Clarith and Gerda had confused expressions. Only Bruno knows the story behind it. When he saw me, he had a bitter expression.

Bruno mentioned that Mr. Keel and the messengers were talking about us. So we ought to know about it. However, only veteran servants like Bruno and Gerda should know. Why are Clarith and I also called?

After we knocked, we entered the room. Inside, Mr. Keel was holding unto is son while his wife was beside him. The two of them seems to have unusual expressions on their faces.

“Things have become difficult”

Mr. Keel said as an opening.

“Bruno, please explain the situation”

He has served the Freesis Mansion for years. He took a step forward and told us the whole story.

“Five days ago, we received the news that the King of Marlon, Kyle has been placed under house arrest. As he prepared to go to Elphegort, Queen Dowager Prim Marlon chained him up and imprisoned him”

Bruno’s tone had the slightest emotion. He continued to mechanically speak:

“His Highness Kyle disapproved of his engagement to Princess Rilliane of Lucifenia. His reason was because he had a sweet heart living in Elphegort. It was unclear who it was”

Kyle’s lover is in Elphegort? Then…

Bruno gazed on me and said:

“Mr. Keel has speculated Michaela to be his Highness Kyle’s sweet heart”

“But……”

Impossible. Is what I thought but I then remembered Kyle’s remarks when he left. He didn’t say he would abandon his throne and country and run away right? He would if I agreed… Is he really that despereate?!

The time we converse was very short. Don’t tell me he would give up everything just to go out with me? I don’t understand. Human love is really difficult for me to understand. One will not be able to casually know what the other person would do.

“That guy… Kyle is a fool”

Kyle said while groaning.

“I can’t believe he would do such a thing. He would rebel against his mother for such trivial matters. For him to against his mother’s will of getting engaged to Lucifenia’s Princess… He is such a spoiled brat! He didn’t even consider the consequences of his actions to those around him”

Mr. Keel slammed the table with both his hands. The loud sound made Clarith jump out of fright. Mrs. Freeis coaxed her son and gently patted his head.

“However, that guy wouldn’t be foolish enough to the point where people… what would happen then?”

Indeed, for him to “give up” everything is impossible. He would just give up and complain. He wouldn’t do anything…

“Michaela, you have caused much confusion upon this family”

Mrs. Freesis stared at my direction. Am I really the reason?

“I’m sorry my lady… I did not expect this”

“I’m not blaming. As Keel said, Kyle is at fault. You have been doing well in this household. Am I not a big fan of yours too?”

“I… thank you”

Happiness and shame filled me and made me cry. If I knew things would become like this, I would have thoroughly rejected him.

“The messenger was one of the Three Heroes of Lucifenia, Mariam’s maid. She is very good at spying and brought useful intelligence. We now have to work out our countermeasures”

Mr. Keel has finally calmed down. He coughed and intended to tell us his future plans. The first order was to tell everyone in the mansion about it and not to speak about it in the dinner party. In addition, if the Princess was there…

“If the “Daughter of Evil” Rilliane knew about it, the worst case would be—“

“To kill Michaela?”

Gerda asked. Mr. Keel neighed.

“More terrible I’m afraid. But just in case, I will give you refuge”

I was shocked when Mr. Keel told me about his hideouts. I never would have thought I would do such a thing.

“… I would like to say something…”

Clarith said while her hands trembled.

“As much as possible, Clarith has to always accompany Michaela. You two are best friends right? If that is the case, you should protect her”

“You’re already mature enough to do so. You don’t have to worry about Yukina anymore”

“…… Yes!”

After hearing the two incentives, Clarith firmly replied.

“We show equal love to our servants and their family, that is one of the Freesis’s mottos. Michaela is no exception. C’mon you guys!”

“Yes!”

After hearing her command, we all replied in a single voice.

“I……I’m sorry. Thank you…!”

I tried to speak out but Clarith suddenly hugged me and cried out.

“I am in deep gratitude for Michaela… Without you, I would have certainly led a boring life. So this time, I will be helping Michaela. No matter what happens, I will never leave your side. For as long I can see a smile on Michaela’s face, that would be my greatest happiness”

The tears would not stop. My eyes and nose hurt too. I finally gave up struggling and threw myself into Clarith’s chest.

I also wanted to be with Clarith. If I can, I wouldn’t go back to being a forest spirit. I would let go of everything, even my eternal life to be with her; to remain as a human. I-I…

I was unable to suppress my feelings. One of which the reason I was vaguely aware off. However, I refused to agree as a rational human female.

A week later, the worst situation happens.

The gears have started to turn.