TVRTH [Book 1]

Chapter 100

The Future Different From The Past, Part VI

Translator: Khan

Editor Group: Liber Reverie

Because she had nothing else to say about the count's business, Mielle quickly turned the topic. The talk of Oscar was enough to soothe the count's anxious mind, so the depressed mood returned to an atmosphere of harmony.

"Oh, I see! It seems like he has had some relaxed time since his graduation is approaching. So, what did he send?"

"He sent me a beautiful bouquet and brooch."

Mielle's gaze went down to her chest. She had a brooch on her chest that looked like a blue diamond. Aria frowned at it. 'That's...'

"Haha! Oh, my gosh, the brooch you're wearing on your chest is a gift! What a beautiful brooch it is! I now acknowledge it and I am sorry about it!"

"Oh, my God... it's so pretty."

Her brooch was really clear and transparent blue, and draw even the countess's admiration.

'But why? Why is the Blue Diamond's brooch? It's similar to what I gave Oscar...?'

In addition, it was a similar design as if it had been matched like it had been made referring to Oscar's brooch.

'Is it really like that? It must have been.'

"Right? And the princess said she'd like to visit our mansion sooner or later"

"Really? I'll have to make sure the servants and maids don't neglect the preparation."

Mielle's bragging continued. And it spoiled Aria's mood, as Mielle hoped. But Aria didn't express it outside, as Mielle would be hoping for that. Aria tried to pass it over lightly, thinking that it must have been made by the princess who had referred to Oscar's brooch.

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The blocking of foreign trade routes made the nobles uneasy. The damage was most severe among the nobles, who simply did a small trade with foreign countries because they had little or no land. The complexion of the wives, who were tutors of Aria, looked gloomy, and the young ladies who attended the meeting after a long time were very intimidated.

"What if my father's business is damaged...?" said one young lady in tears.

'What's her name?'

Aria asked her, who could not even remember her name because she had no attention except for Sarah. "Excuse me, what kind of business did your father do?"

"He's been importing perfume. It's not expensive, but it's just an ordinary one that is diluted with water."

'Oh, that's why I have always smelled good from you. Regardless of your worries, such a trifle item would have no problem.'

"Don't worry. My father told me that most of the items that are currently being cut off are luxuries. Those are only luxury goods used by the nobles."

"Really? If it's the case, that's a good thing! ...Oops, I'd be rude to say this. I'm sorry."

As Aria was a daughter of Count Roscent, the information she had received from her father was like timely rain to them. However, since there was a rumor that the family of Count Roscent would be severely damaged and suffer, and it was spreading secretly, they could not express their joy.

'Oh my... who cares about who?'

Even if the count's business was ruined, the family of Count Roscent had a great deal of land. Unless the Empire was destroyed, the family of the count would never lose its power and wealth.