「Welcome Wallace-san! I’ve been waiting for you!」
After being informed that the items she had requested 10 days ago were finished, Eseria welcomed Wallace in the mansion with a full smile. However, his expression is not clear.
「Eseria-ojousama. We tried making the item as per your request like last time…I’d like to talk to you a little, no, I’d like to report to you….」
「Eh?」
Wallace explains the issue to Eseria as he shows her the goods. She was dubious at first but she had no choice but to recognize the problem upon testing.
「Haa」
Like usual, Dolpa was taking care of the garden. When he looked about, he saw Eseria, who just let out a big sigh, sitting on a stone bench.
「Oya, Eseria-ojousama. What are you doing in a place like this and Misty’s not with you too?」
It’s unusual for this duke’s daughter to be alone in the garden of her house so he calls out to him instinctively. Eseria shakes her head and explains why.
「I asked Misty to leave me alone because I want some time to think. She’s not being lazy and I did not escape from her, got it?」
「Is that so? Then, I apologize for bothering you.」
Dolpa smiled wryly and tried to leave but an unexpected voice stopped him from doing so.
「Ah, Dolpa, wait a moment.」
「Yes, what do you need?」
「I came here in the garden for a change of pace but it didn’t change anything. I think it is pointless for me to think alone. If you’re not busy right now, can you talk to me a little?」
That request made him puzzled.
「No, there’s no way an uneducated old man like me can say witting things about ojousama’s education, right?」
「It’s not about my education. If I talk to you, I might discover some unexpected discoveries. Can’t you?」
She said that with a serious tone. Dolpa agreed with her with pleasure thinking “if this can make ojousama feel better”.
「If that is the case, then let me accompany you a little.」
「Good. Then sit here.」
「Then, excuse me.」
Eseria pointed at the vacant space on the bench so he sat next to the basket. After that, she started talking while taking various things out of the basket.
「This is what I’m worried about right now.」
Seeing the paper spread between them, Dolpa looks puzzled.
「This is….there are variety of shapes and sizes….I’m sorry for being illiterate but, are those chess pieces?」
「Yeah, but much smaller than that. Those are prototype pieces for a new game.」
「Haa….game, is it….」
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Lazy Sigh of the Villainess
FantasyThis story is not mine. A woman, who has been living her life ON (work) and OFF (entertainment) at a corner of a city, reincarnated in an otome game called "Crystal Labyrinth". She is aware and has knowledge about her previous life when she awakened...
