TVRTH [Book 1]

Chapter 79

Testing And Trial, Part XX

Translator: Khan

Editor Group: Liber Reverie

'And it's your idea.' The count and Lane's eyes grew bigger and bigger at her slow-paced remarks. They, who had thought it was a good idea since the first time she had talked about the warehouse were amazed at the specifics of the explanation.

"... what in the world did you think about that?"

"I just came up with the thinking to myself. It's not such a great idea."

"No... it's a great idea. It's a matter that your father needs right now, and it's a great idea to contribute a lot to his profits in the long run."

"I'm just grateful if you see it like that."

At the smile of Aria who was pretending to be shy, Mielle, who did not recognize the situation, gave advice,

"... but wouldn't the cost of building a new warehouse, the cost of hiring new workers, and the cost of maintenance, be a hurdle?"

"It may be if you see it simply, but it's a different story if your father expands his business by adding more items. It's going to be less than the fur tax he brought in."

"Ah... was the fur tax so big?"

"Yes, it's a luxury. Haha, I guess Lady Mielle only knew that fur would be popular. That was great, too!"

As Lane said it like a joke, there was silence in the dining hall.

'Mielle, you could blow yourself up like that.'

The reaction of Mielle and the count was expected.

'You have been honored to say that you did what you didn't do, so you'll pay the price. I couldn't believe you stole it when I was right in front of you. It would not be enough for both of you to be executed and hung on the wall of the castle.'

Aria brightened her eyes and waited for Mielle to open her mouth.

"The fashion of fur...?"

Stealing the glory was the count's solo act, and Mielle looked puzzled and cocked her head as if the count had not spoken it to her. At her reaction, Lane was bewildered. He seemed not to understand why the conversation didn't work.

"... let's have a meal first. I've found a good way, and suddenly I have a good appetite!"

It was the count who cut off their conversation. He recommended them to eat in a loud voice, unlike him. Next to him, the countess had an unhappy look on her face, and Mielle continued to eat, according to her father's words. It was a maneuver to cover up the truth.

'Do you know what you're ashamed of?'

Aria did not regain her glory, but she did not intend to retrieve Lane's attention, so Aria followed the count's words and resumed her meal quietly. The people of the Roscent family all closed their mouths and resumed their meal, so Lane followed them with a dubious face. The count did not look at Aria until the meal was over.

She was about to go up to her room after dinner, which had suddenly become quiet. The countess's wife smiled awkwardly and agreed with the count's remark that he would not be able to serve tea because it was late at night.

Did the countess even notice that the count had deprived her daughter of glory? It might have been her best as she could never offend the count's mood. Aria knew her survival instinct so well that she left without any complaints, saying, "I will dismiss you first."