Chapter 84

Michelle called out to me with a face that seemed both troubled and perplexed, as if something unexpected had happened.

Wondering what it could be, I stepped outside the store and was left speechless by the scene before me.

What on earth is going on here?

In front of the store stood Illegar, who had just left, and Karnak, who looked irritated. And then—...

"Lord Rosalimonde, Mr. Murdoch! What’s going on here?"

"We met the three of them on our way to check the situation. I’m the one who wants to hear the story."

Illegar shrugged his shoulders.

"The villagers were with them, but they were sent back home today."

Well, what exactly is going on? I don’t think I’ll get an answer from Lady Rosalimonde, so I looked at Murdoch. Everyone’s gaze turned to him.

"It was a misunderstanding."

"Huh?"

"Karnak saw me and her together, but when he looked away for a moment, she disappeared. He thought she had gone into the mine."

According to Karnak, Lady Rosalimonde had gone into the mine, and Murdoch followed to chase after her. However, due to his poor impression of Lady Rosalimonde, he assumed the worst and thought Murdoch had entered the mine on his own.

"I saw her alone, so I accompanied her. The forest is dangerous now."

"This gentleman was very kind."

Lady Rosalimonde smiled, and Michelle asked her a question.

"How did you get here? I don’t think you could have come this far without a carriage?"

"It was prepared for us."

Who prepared it?

I wanted to ask, but for some reason, I hesitated to say it out loud. Lady Rosalimonde was looking at me with a gaze I had never seen before. It was as if she wanted to say something but couldn’t here.

"I was trying to show her the surroundings because it was dangerous for her to enter the mine."

"I wouldn’t be so reckless as to enter alone."

"Who would believe that?"

Karnak replied sharply, but Lady Rosalimonde didn’t seem to mind and even laughed softly.

"I learned a lot in a good way, and I’m satisfied. I also had a valuable experience."

I want to hear about those things, but I’m afraid to ask because I know it will give me a headache.

"But, at least no one was hurt, which is a good thing."

It seems we’re waiting for the lord’s decision.

"By the way, what about the lord?"

"We’ve already sent a messenger. He should return soon, but I wonder what kind of face he’ll have when he gets back."

Yeah... right.

I can’t imagine him smiling and saying, "I’m glad you’re safe," or anything like that.

"Oh, right. About the forest—"

Even in this situation, Murdoch seems to be thorough with his reports.

"There’s definitely something there. I felt a presence watching us, but it doesn’t seem hostile. However, it might still attack us."

"So we need to be cautious."

"This place is in the north, and food isn’t abundant. If it was driven out from somewhere else due to a power struggle, it might settle here."

Illegar seems to trust Murdoch’s words. Even after learning the truth, their trust hasn’t wavered.

"What?"

"No, I just realized you trust him."

At my words, he made a face and turned away.

"He’s not the type to lie in a situation like this. He’s serious."

It’s a relationship built over a long time.

"But, maybe the lord can deal with that wild animal."

"Indeed."

Murdoch’s face twisted for a moment, and Illegar glared.

"He’s here."

"You admit it?"

"I didn’t hide it from the beginning, but there are times when it’s better not to talk. I thought you would try to get rid of him if you knew, especially back then."

"That makes sense. In the end, it was probably the right decision. Thanks to that, we were able to dig relatively safely."

While he’s grateful, he also seems frustrated. However, neither of them is the type to solve things with a fight.

"I’m sorry."

"There’s nothing to apologize for. You didn’t lie to me. Maybe it’s mutual."

"I want to continue living in this village."

"I don’t have the right to say no."

Murdoch didn’t seem to regret keeping it a secret, but he was prepared for the consequences of it being revealed.

"I see."

The two men seemed to have reached an agreement. Then, Lady Rosalimonde said something outrageous.

"I want to live here too."

"Hey—!"

Calm down, Karnak. You know it’s impossible, so just relax.

"Do you think Lady Reisha can’t do it? I’ll try my best to convince Claude."

Her determined smile seemed genuine. Whether the lord will agree, though...

I doubt he will.

"Looks like he’s back."

Surprised by her words, I followed her gaze and saw the carriage returning.

What! That’s too fast!

"I just sent the messenger a little while ago. He must have been nearby to return so quickly."

"Did something happen?"

"What could have happened?"

I have no idea, Michelle. But since only the lord can stop Lady Rosalimonde’s problematic statement, let’s leave it to him.

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