「This is not for sale yet. The other day, Eseria said “This is a prototype.”.」
Magdalena casually said that while tilting her head slightly. The concubines became suspicious.
「Eh?」
「Queen-sama, who is this “Eseria”?」
To that question, she answered with a smile.
「She’s Eseria van Sjogren, the second daughter of Duke Sjogren. She’s my niece. A very cute and creative girl.」
When they heard that, they suddenly remembered that Duchess Sjogren is the queen’s little sister.
「Come to think of it, at the birthday parties of the children of Duke Sjogren, I heard that rare things have been shown.」
「I also heard that. They have introduced innovative toys that are also effective for learning.」
「I heard from my elder sister that Miss Eseria created those and Wallace Company is responsible for manufacturing and selling them. Is that true?」
In response to Renate’s remarks, all other concubines turned their gaze to Magdalena, who nodded happily.
「Yes, that’s true. Eseria also started writing things called “novels” and it seems like it has been very popular lately. I heard it’s a series called Crystal Labyrinth. 」
Suddenly, Juris forgot about etiquette and raised her voice.
「EH!? I have two books of the series which are “Crown Prince of Dawn” and “Faith of the Holy Knight”! Are you saying that author Maru Hana-sama’s true identity is Miss Eseria?? 」
「Y-yeah…..She’s willing to write her real name but she’s taking manuscript fee from the Wallace Company so Miredia persuaded her to use an alias by saying “We can’t tell everyone that a very young duke’s daughter is making money herself. It will be bad for our image so use an alias.”. 」
The people around all agreed.
「Certainly. That must never be heard by an outsider. 」
「I agree with Duchess Sjogren. 」
「Thus, only the people of Duke Sjogren and Wallace Company know that the author Maru Hana is Eseria. Don’t tell this to anyone, okay? 」
Magdalena gave her order and smiled but the excited Juris raised her voice.
「Eehhh! That can’t be!? I want to tell my parents.」
「Juris?」
However, Magdalena glared at her. She immediately became conscious and lowered her head.
「….I’m sorry for getting overboard. I will keep it a secret.」
「Please do so. In order to compensate you, I’ll lend you Eseria’s latest release before they go on sale. How about it? I think the “Suffering Apostle of God” hasn’t circulated in the market yet.」
As soon as Magdalena suggested it, Juris threw away her high class lady aura and happily agreed with shining eyes.
「Please, lend it to me!!」
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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...
