The Tragedy of The Villainess

Chapter 69

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Seria thought of Martha and Joanna, who rejoiced at the news that the Grand Duke and the Grand Duchess would visit the manor more often.

Having a place to return to every weekend was like having a nest. Of course, it wasn’t her nest, but all the birds in the nest liked her so she decided to take it easy.

“The lake is turning black.”

“The whole lake turned black once, but it’ll slowly diminish. Then it’ll restore its original color.”

Seria nodded at Alliot’s explanation. She went to inspect the glacier today. Because of the discoloration, not only Alliot, but also five other Berg knights were with her. Considering the strength of each of them, as described in the original story, she felt like she had brought a small army.

They checked all the branches of the silver tree and returned to the main castle. It was then she saw a familiar face loitering outside the door.

“Isn’t that Linon?”

“Yes. It looks like he’s waiting for the Young Lady.”

“Me?”

As Alliot said, Linon waved his hands as soon as he saw Seria from afar. What’s going on? Seria picked up speed and made her way to the front door of the main castle. As soon as she dismounted from her horse, Linon hurried up to her.

“Miss, are you here?”

“What’s the matter? Did something happen?”

“Marquis Kellyden’s vassal has arrived.”

“…Kellyden? Why?”

“It’s… it’s an obituary.”

Seria’s eyes widened at the unexpected words that Linon had delivered.

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[Lady Magrus].

It was the name on the obituary letter from the Kellyden.

She was Seria’s aunt.

She was an influential person in Kellyden, but she was a supporting character that didn’t appear in the original.

There were so many supporting actors in this world. Still, Lady Magrus lingered in Seria’s memory in pieces. First of all, she had a very strict and thorough all-around temperament.

In spite of this temperament, Lady Magrus did not dislike Seria that much. She was very fond of the theater before she died. She was very generous to actors as well, and she didn’t mind the fact that Seria’s biological mother was an actress. In other words, she was one of the few members of the Kellyden family who didn’t discriminate against Seria.

She didn’t discriminate, but she didn’t give Seria any love either.

Perhaps that was why, despite the Kellyden’s news of the person’s passing, Seria’s unconscious did not find this so gratifying or painful. Anyway, there was something that the vassal had told Linon along with the letter.

“Miss Seria is also an inheritance. As such, she will need to visit the Kellyden estate this week.”

Lady Magrus was unmarried and had no children. Imperial law dictated that her inheritance was to be divided by her direct linage such as the Kellyden. Seria was one of them. Therefore, Seria had to visit in person if she wanted to receive her share.

“And the Marquis strongly urged you to come.”

“Marquis Kellyden?”

“Yes, My Lady.”