Don't Trust the Heroine

CHAPTER 14

Following their arrival, Madenna immediately removed her makeup and changed into comfortable clothing.

She was finally at ease, as the problem she was most worried about had been solved.

'Now, I can start cultivating Farren and properly prepare for the future.'

Suddenly, a disruptive knock came from her window. It felt intentional, as if the person had intended to disturb her rest.

Hearing rapid tapping on her window, only one individual crossed Madenna's mind.

Madenna raised herself with a groan.

"Don't tell me..."

Someone's grin flashed through the fluttering curtain, confirming her suspicion.

Madenna took a deep breath before she opened her window.

After taking a step back, a shadow landed inside the room.

Jack, head of the Stained Ravens, greeted her cheerfully.

"Good afternoon, Rodenherg's little lady."

"...What are you doing in broad daylight?"

"You can rest assured, no one spotted me. There's something very urgent, which is why I came here myself."

'Urgent to the point of coming himself?'

"..."

Her heart began to pound anxiously.

If Jack had come to her house without notice, it certainly wouldn't be good news.

However, Madenna kept her composure. She spoke indifferently.

"Stop beating around the bush and tell me the news."

"Yes, yes. About the target, uh, something troublesome happened. Someone gave her an offer of sponsorship."

"...Someone wants to sponsor Suzanne, a mage?"

"Yes, there was another oddball like you."

"What's the sponsor's name?"

"The Count of Cavan, Tassio. You're probably an acquaintance of his, aren't you?"

"..."

Madenna held back a groan.

'...This must be why I had an ominous dream today.'

Madenna didn't think of the possibility of Suzanne gaining a different sponsor.

'But of all possibilities, for him to be the sponsor.'

It was one of the worst scenarios possible.

Madenna had hoped that even if Suzanne was sponsored or adopted, she wouldn't grow up as a mage.

She even thought that there was a greater chance for Suzanne to choose a different path.

Suzanne had a self-absorbed personality, and magical abilities weren't appreciated in the Alleo Empire.

Even before her return, Suzanne had only learnt magic under Madenna's command, but never disclosed her identity as a mage, since it wasn't something she could brag about.

Without Madenna's patronage, Suzanne might only become a social flower without any magical ability, or she might have immersed herself in her studies in order to draw praise.

However, currently, it was clear to Madenna as to why the count chose Suzanne.

He had been insulted by Madenna, who sponsored a mage.