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Chapter 309
After Lucy parted with Ian, she immediately summoned Kira.
"I'd like to speak with just the two of us, so Ian, please leave."
"Um..."
Ian hesitated before speaking.
"Just remember one thing. Kira is... someone I want to be with."
Éṅum̆ а̀. і̂ d̂
"I know."
Lucy smiled as if reassuring Ian.
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With that, Ian had nothing more to say.
He could only trust Lucy.
After Ian left, Kira entered.
"Ah."
Ênu m a. іd̄
Lucy carefully observed the female wizard she hadn't seen in a while.
A commoner like Ian.
But after studying at university, she was now a capable fire wizard holding her own.
'She's beautiful...'
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Lucy marveled anew.
She'd known about Kira's beauty before. Kira had been there when they fought the black dragon.
W̄e b ńоvеl̃ E n û mа
Lucy had only been vaguely aware that she was a beautiful wizard who needed to be watched as Ian's companion.
...Of course, Lucy had forgotten about it after sleeping and waking up.
When Kira left for university, Lucy forgot she was supposed to be wary of her.
Lucy had her own excuses, to be fair.
Helping her vassals, taking care of her subjects.
And incidentally, she was (sort of) busy buying pretty clothes from merchants.
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'As a fellow wizard... Ian probably needs someone like her.'
Couples sharing the same profession was very common in this medieval fantasy world.
With large-scale industry underdeveloped, domestic crafts made up a huge portion of work.
Since goods were produced at the household level, it was common for entire families to be devoted to a single profession.
If the father was a blacksmith, the whole family would help with the smithy work.
Since Ian was a wizard, having a wizard wife would be good.
W̃ё b n̄ ӧvѐ_l̃ Ё.n̆ um̊ a
Being family, they could share important secrets.
And when seeking magical advice, she'd be the first to ask, serving well as Ian's assistant.
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'Something I can't do.'
Of course, Lucy, Ian's wife-to-be, could learn magic.
But...
Lucy hated studying...
Е̌ňûmä
She avoided even learning letters because it was annoying, let alone magic!
'If that woman helps Ian...'
Lucy thought seriously.
'Isn't that the same as me helping Ian?'
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This was the kind of thinking that would've made Ian spawn question marks above his head if he knew.
What? How does Kira helping Ian count as Lucy's contribution?
W е́ b n̄ ò v ẽĺ Е̇ n ü m̊ а̊
But Lucy had a typical noble's mindset.
Since Lucy outranked Kira...
A subordinate's achievements naturally become the superior's accomplishments!
Kira helping Ian = Lucy being a good supporting wife(?) - a miraculous equation was formed!
'As long as she's not a bad woman...'
For reference, bad woman = someone trying to separate Lucy from Ian.
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Since Ian vouched for her, she probably wasn't a bad person, but...
If she tried to monopolize Ian and push Lucy away, then Ian or not, it wouldn't matter.
She'd show her the wrath of Lady Lucy, Countess of Talian!
"It's nice to meet you aga-"
Just as Lucy was about to speak.
As soon as their eyes met, Kira bit her lip slightly-
Wē b̌n.ӧv еl Е̄ńũmа̄
Then dropped to her knees on the floor.
"...?"
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Though Lucy was startled.
Kira bowed her head so deeply her forehead touched the ground.
In that deeply prostrated position, Kira spoke:
"I won't make excuses..."
Wē b̄ ǹ о v́ еl̊ Е n̊ u m̃а̌
"W-what?!"
"I'll accept any punishment."
Kira cast aside her usual act and faced Lucy with her true personality.
She felt this was the time to show sincerity.
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'W-why is she acting like this?!'
But Lucy couldn't adjust to Kira's sudden change in demeanor.
Е ǹu̇ m а̃ .і̌ d̊_
Kira usually put on wizard-like airs in front of Lucy.
Her specialty was pretending to be an accomplished wizard!
So Lucy remembered Kira as a confident and beautiful wizard...
'What punishment is she talking about...'
With Kira taking such a submissive posture, Lucy was actually scared.
Did she do something terribly wrong?!
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'No way?!'
"W-wait a minute!"
"...Yes, Countess?"
"You..."
Lucy grabbed Kira's hands with trembling fingers.
With a 100% pure expression, Lucy cried out:
Еn u m̂à .і́d
"A-are you pregnant?!"
"???"
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"Oh my, I haven't even done that yet..."
Kira's face turned bright red as she waved her hands.
"No! Absolutely not!!!"
"Then... why suddenly bow down?"
Еn̄u m̆а̀ . іd̃
"..."
Lucy thought Kira had done something terrible and was asking for forgiveness.
But that wasn't it.
Then... what was she apologizing for?
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Kira was too shocked by Lucy's innocent question to speak properly.
"I... um..."
Ŵ еb̈nоv е̃ l̇ Е ñ ūm̄ а́
"It's okay, just tell me."
"With Ian..."
Kira squeezed her eyes shut.
She was a wizard. Meaning she had an unnecessarily rich vocabulary.
What word should she add here?
We connected emotionally? Our fates intertwined? Fell in love?
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...Had an affair?
Any words she chose seemed like they would hurt Lucy.
Whatever the process, Kira was the one who stole Ian from Lucy.
If Kira hadn't interfered, Lucy would have had Ian all to herself.
Kira would understand if Lucy hated her.
"Wow...!"
Еn um̈ȧ
But Lucy covered her mouth with slightly flushed cheeks.
Kira stared at her blankly.
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...That didn't look like the expression of a hurt woman?
"Ian is so mean! He only kissed me!"
"???"
"So... how was it? The atmosphere, the feeling..."
Е n̂ um̆ ă
"I-I don't know what you mean..."
Belatedly.
Kira remembered she had stopped at "With Ian..."
What inappropriate word had Lucy imagined would follow?
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Oh my! How naughty!
...Kira's face turned even redder.
W e bňo̊ v ё l̇ Е̌nu m̈ӑ
"No! I-I've only kissed too...!"
"Oh. Really..."
Lucy flopped down on the bed with a deflated expression.
Kira... almost laughed at how carefree she seemed.
Kira had never properly talked one-on-one with Lucy before.
Lucy hadn't been interested in Kira, and Kira had been somewhat uncomfortable with Lucy.
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But after their brief exchange, both realized almost simultaneously.
Lucy was.
And Kira was.
Not as bad a person as they'd thought... maybe.
"To you, Countess..."
Kira continued.
Е̌ň u̇m̌á.. і̄_d
Though frightening, these were words she had to say.
"I presumptuously got too close to Ian... I sincerely apologize many times over for crossing lines I shouldn't have."
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"..."
"I'm truly sorry for having to tell you this way."
Lucy looked down at Kira before letting out a small laugh.
She'd wondered what Kira was building up to say.
Е̂n̈ũm̆ ä ._id
It was an understandable thought but... not one Lucy liked hearing.
"I get what you mean."
"Yes, Countess."
"You have quite the self-awareness for a commoner? Ah, I mean that in a good way."
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"...What?"
Lucy poked Kira in the side.
W ӗ bñ.о v̌ êl Е́n u m̃ a
Then pulled the startled Kira to her feet.
"You get told you're pretty a lot, right?"
"...Yes."
"And you notice how men's gazes change when they look at you?"
"That's true...?"
These questions made no sense to Kira.
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Lucy said with a giggle:
"So basically, you're apologizing because Ian fell for your beautiful~ looks?"
"...Whaaaat?!"
Kira stammered in shock.
She swore to the heavens! She'd never once thought that!
"Or did you deliberately seduce Ian? Trying to get involved with a promising young wizard?"
Ŵ_е b̊ nо̇ve̊l Е nŭm̈ã
"I never did that! Ian and I were purely travel companions...!"
"Right. I'm sure that's true. You know what kind of man Ian is, don't you? He's not the type to mindlessly follow a beautiful woman's seduction."
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Kira nodded glumly.
Though she couldn't be completely certain...
The Ian that Kira knew was the type who would yell "HAH!" and smack a stunning beauty over the head with his staff if she tried to seductively trap him.
Kira realized belatedly.
Е́ ň ǔm̄а
Ian wasn't someone who approached women because he was captivated by their looks.
"You know, Ian. He came to like you not just for your looks, but for who you are as a person."
"..."
"If he fell for you just because you were close to him, shouldn't he have shown interest from when you first met?"
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If Ian had been there, he would have been amazed at such logical reasoning.
You...! You're not Lucy!
W̆ eb̂ n̄ o ṽе l Е ñu mа́
How are you thinking so intelligently!
But like all women, Lucy too could think remarkably coolly and objectively when it came to love and marriage.
There's a reason women are always reading romance fantasy.
Everyone's an expert when it comes to romance.
"But Ian dated me before you?"
"T-that's true..."
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"Right. Ian and I had time to get to know each other. We became a couple because we were sure about each other."
Lucy said with a smile.
"Just like you now."
"..."
"So have confidence. You're someone Ian chose too, right? Let's not talk about who stole whom. Unless you want to fight me?"
"N-no, not at all...!"
Е̇nǔ m̈а . і̌ḋ
Kira almost dropped to her knees again.
Her legs had gone weak.
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'...She accepted me.'
Though she didn't collapse, she couldn't hold back her tears.
Kira wiped her tears while sniffling.
Lucy scratched her cheek, feeling awkward.
Ẅ ebn̂ov̄ е ľ Еn um̂а̂
"Don't cry. It makes it look like I made you cry."
"T-that's not it...! hic!"
Once the tears started flowing, they wouldn't stop easily.
Lucy waited with a small smile until Kira calmed down.
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'She's an innocent one.'
It wasn't a bad feeling.
Е̄nu̇m̂а̌
If she couldn't monopolize Ian anyway, she'd rather share him with someone compatible.
And Kira was a rare good woman who kept her pure heart.
"I want to talk more with you. Want to come with me?"
"Y-yes... yes!"
Kira said while wiping her tears.
"I like you too, Countess!"
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"Yes, yes~"
Lucy looked at Kira with fresh eyes.
How did someone like this manage to act like a cool wizard in front of others?
It really was impressive acting ability.
In the end, Lucy didn't let Kira go until the banquet was ready.
The evening banquet was lively.
Ё ǹ ŭ mа̂._і̊ ḋ
Though lunch had been excellent too, dinner was a proper welcoming feast that Lucy had personally prepared.
The table was piled high with fragrant, hearty dishes including a whole roasted pig.
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'Hmm... country cooking.'
Though Ian kept being reminded of the overflowing tables at his grandmother's house...
That was just by his standards.
"Oh ho. This is impressive."
E n̈ ūm̌ a
"What a feast."
By medieval standards, it was indeed a hiiiigh class banquet worth rolling your eyes at.
While modern people could eat roast pig at any local festival,
For medieval people, it was a rare feast they might have once a year if they were lucky.
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"Listen as you eat."
Lucy stood and spoke.
E.ǹŭ mа . i d̀
"I have something to tell everyone."
Lucy suddenly made eye contact with Kira.
Ian watched while pausing his meal.
Though Lucy probably wouldn't do anything bad to Kira...
You never know, right?
No, those novel sites are full of fierce cat-fight stories...
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A noble and wizard's fiery battle over Ian! might break out.
Then Ian would have to risk his life breaking up the two.
When Kira stood up, all eyes focused on her.
Lucy declared:
"From today, I've decided to make Kira, daughter of Laventa, my lady-in-waiting."
"?"
Е́ n̆ u m̌ a
Ian was slightly taken aback.
Lady-in-waiting? Kira?!
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"Therefore, I'm putting Kira in charge of managing my wardrobe from now on."
No. What is this-!
I object!
Ian almost raised his voice.
Е̃ n̂ u̇m̆а
Wardrobe management?! Is this some new form of harassment?! Is that what this is?!
But the burst of applause that followed made Ian tilt his head.
"An excellent decision, Countess!"
"Indeed. Talian Hall needs a maid too."
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"?"
Sir Salvador casually called Kira a maid.
Е̊ň úm ȧ
Being called a maid... something about the tone felt strange?!
"Hey, Belenka. What's going on here?"
"Ah. You wouldn't know this, Ian. This is noblewoman culture."
Belenka explained on behalf of commoner-born Ian.
"Noble ladies usually make women they trust their ladies-in-waiting. It's like making them vassals."
"Vassals?"
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"Wardrobe keeper is an incredibly important position. For men, it's equivalent to treasurer."
"...?"
Naturally, noblewomen's clothes were incredibly expensive.
Not only that, they also stored all their necklaces, earrings, and other precious jewels together.
Appointing Kira as Lucy's wardrobe keeper meant...
In other words, Lucy was entrusting all her valuables to Kira.
Еňúm a..і́d̄
"Since Kira's a wizard, she probably won't actually do the work."
Belenka said while clapping.
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"But the fact that she's been appointed the Countess of Talian's closest aide doesn't change!"
"Oh..."
Indeed. That was a good thing.
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