TVRTH [Book 1]

Chapter 89

Asterope Franz, Part VI

Translator: Khan

Editor Group: Liber Reverie

Men did not incorporate women into their own society. Women had separate jobs to do, and there was no one to nurture them because they had no place to be used even if they learned, except for political reasons.

Everyone who rarely intended to provide academic support to women was treated as a fool and ignored. The reason was that they put their energy into those who couldn't even get into government posts, but Asher offered to do the stupid thing.

"I already know that you are quite intelligent. You seem to be keeping it a secret, but in the general store, you foreshadowed the collapse of the casino. I was surprised, to be honest, but I thought it was just a simple coincidence. I thought a young lady, who didn't know anything, found out by chance. On the other hand, that's what I thought."

"... thank you for saying that, but you are going to lose your reputation quite a bit."

"I'm thrilled you're worried about my reputation. But my reputation is already low enough for you to not worry."

It was Asher who answered with a smile, but Aria could not easily believe his words. 'I can't believe you've already lost your reputation! Does that mean you are that influential?' She couldn't trust him because she couldn't figure out his identity even though he said such a thing. Besides...

"This conversation started because you threatened me that you knew my secret, but I think it would be unreasonable for you to ask me for a positive answer."

"I'm recognizing it. It would be perfect if you could give me an answer quickly, but I'm sure you will consider it too. So I'll send my servant later, so I don't mind if you give me an answer then."

"..."

"And don't worry, I don't intend to reveal your secret."

He added an explanation before Aria could even say what she was worried about. Due to that, she could not refute or ask him any questions. After agonizing for such a while, Aria realized that it was already too late to turn over the hourglass, so she loosened her strength from her hands which tightly held the box.

He said he wouldn't reveal her secret, and if he did, he would be a laughing stock. Presumably, no one would listen to the words of Asher, a low-class nobleman.

'... I wonder what kind of meeting it is.'

In addition, she was interested in the meeting he proposed. It was all the more so because she had never thought of stepping into a man's society. Unlike ordinary women, it was a difficult opportunity for Aria who should build her own force in the future.

"Well, I'll look forward to hearing from you."

Asher, who rose from his seat first, looked down at Aria for a moment, and then he immediately smiled and bent his upper body toward her. Aria, who was surprised by his face suddenly showing up in front of her, shook her hand, and he briefly apologized, holding a petal in his hand.

"I didn't mean to surprise you, but you had a petal on your hair. A butterfly would misunderstand you for a flower if a petal is attached to you since it is hard to distinguish you from a flower now." After saying that, he put it in Aria's hand.

He left with such meaningless words. Aria was a woman, who had played with countless men, but she stared at the place where he had left, dazed by his unacceptable act.

* * *

His servant did not show up until a few days after meeting with him.

How could he visit the mansion of the family of Count Roscent as a low-ranking aristocrat? It was clear that he would be refused admittance at the entrance.