The Daughter of Evil - Volume 2 - Chapter 3.27

✿CHAPTER 3, SECTION 2, SCENE 7✿
✿ Michaela ~ Elphegort Country’s “Freesis Mansion”

The next day, sure enough it was as Elluka said; Lucifenia has started to invade Elphegort. Because nearly half of the forest was burned down, Lucifenia were easily able to rush, launching a surprise attack on Elphegort’s army.

In the living room of the mansion, including the servants, the whole family has gathered. Many of us has already fled while the forest was being burned down. Unexpectedly, Lucifenia was able to invade more rapidly. Prior to escape, the whole of Aceid is already surrounded.

At this point, Mr. Keel has already fled and so as the other servants. It was his idea; if we are fewer in numbers, the less chance of us getting found. He also proposed that I should escape from Aceid.

“For as long as the resistance can hold, we will not die.”

I am the only Elphegortean among the servants. But as Mr. Keel said, there is no guarantee that Lucifenia will not kill non-Elphegorteans.

“But… I don’t want to leave.”

“Michaela, we understand your feelings, but there is no other way. If you stay here, the others might get harmed as well. It would be best if you escape from Lucifenia”

Mr. Keel’s sharp tone was very deliberate. But Clarith doesn’t understand his plan.

“You want to give up Michaela?!”

“……If you think so, then you can accompany her too. I will not stop you.”

Mr. Keel had an indifferent tone. After Clarith finished glaring at him, she grabbed my hand tightly.

“Let’s go, Michaela”

Clarith wanted to put an end to this; she took my hand and gazed at Mr. Keel’s line of sight.

“So far, I would like to thank you for caring for us”

“Don’t think this is good bye yet. Who do you think I am? I’m Keel Freesis-san right? How could I die in such a situation… I intend to show the other servants the escape routes. You can go now”

I bowed. Clarith also slightly bowed her head. At this time, the anxious Ms. Yukina faced Clarith as she was urging me to hurry up.

“Clarith, do you have to go?”

“……Yes, I have to. Ms. Yukina is a strong girl. You have to protect your brother and sister just like your parents. Do not worry, we will meet again. Then I’ll give you a super delicious cream cake. Please look forward to it.”

Clarith patted the head of the weeping Ms. Yukina. Clarith sofly smiled. Her smile is exactly like her mother’s smile.
 
At the back door, Mrs. Freesis was waiting for us, holding a cloak.

“Put this on to cover your hair. Your escape might get obscured by your hair… be careful”

She said and handed the coat to me. Mr. Keel went to her side.

“I will not say good bye for this is not the last time we shall meet. You have to come back and work yes?”

Mrs. Freesis started wiping her tears.

We left the Freesis Mansion through the backdoor quietly. Mr. Keel told us where to go.