Chapter 83: Moira’s Worries
[space_man][space_man]The day was clear and sunny. Moira was slumped over a table in the dining hall, sighing. Mary was beside her, brewing tea for the two of them.
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[space_man][space_man]Eld had gone to the lord’s residence today to get an application form for the church. Jaylot had gone with Yarolk to fulfill a request. Yarolk was also registered with the Adventurers’ Guild and had apparently been fulfilling requests since he was a child.
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[space_man][space_man]Mary, along with Moira, had been doing all the housework, taking advantage of the rare sunny day. Now, past noon, they were taking a break and brewing tea.
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[space_man][space_man]”What’s wrong? You’ve been sighing ever since you got engaged to Eld.”
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[space_man][space_man]”Well…… I wonder what Eld thinks of me……”
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[space_man][space_man]Moira lifted her face and said.
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[space_man][space_man]”What do you mean by what he thinks?”
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[space_man][space_man]”When he proposed to me, he said it was to help me. Eld is doing it out of obligation…… No…… How can I put it…… He probably thinks it’s his duty……”
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[space_man][space_man]Moira held her head in her hands.
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[space_man][space_man]”In other words, you’re worried that once this commotion is over, the engagement will be broken off?”
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[space_man][space_man]”Well…… To put it bluntly, yes……”
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[space_man][space_man]Moira gave a wry smile at Mary’s directness.
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[space_man][space_man]”I see…… Eld might not be the one to break it off, but are you okay with that? I think Eld will feel obligated to marry you after a year, but wouldn’t that be painful for you?”
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[space_man][space_man]Moira held her head in her hands as she listened.
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[space_man][space_man]”Sigh…… If I’d known I’d be worrying this much, I shouldn’t have borrowed Mary’s glasses……”
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[space_man][space_man]Moira blushed as she recalled the sight of Eld through Mary’s glasses. Although she had brought it on herself, she had been thinking that it might be painful for Eld to live without romantic feelings. But after seeing that……
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[space_man][space_man]”I should have just snuck into Eld’s bedroom sooner. But it can’t be helped since Mary is so good in bed.”
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[space_man][space_man]Mary hit Moira on the head when she heard that. Moira had been sneaking into Mary’s bedroom every other day. At those times, she thought about heading to Eld’s bedroom, but she always ended up going to Mary’s, thinking that if Mary, the legal wife, was holding back, she should too. And she always got her comeuppance. However, Mary could take measures to prevent her from entering the room, but the fact that she didn’t meant something.
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[space_man][space_man]”Geez, after lunch, I’m going to Tohlight-san’s place. I’ll be away from home for several days again, so I need to let him know.”
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[space_man][space_man]Mary spread out the same lunch she had packed for Jaylot and the others on the table.
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[space_man][space_man]”Yeah. Mary, you’re really good at cooking. Maybe I should learn to cook this well too.”
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[space_man][space_man]”I don’t think Eld is choosing based on things like that.”
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[space_man][space_man]”Is that so~?”
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[space_man][space_man]Moira wondered how she could improve her cooking as she ate her lunch.
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[space_man][space_man]After lunch, the two headed to Tohlight’s. There was no particular need for them to go together, but they did so because Moira wanted to buy some things she needed for her trip to the Central Capital.
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[space_man][space_man]”Oh, Mary, and Moira too. What brings you here?”
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[space_man][space_man]When they entered the general store where Tohlight was working, they were addressed by Tohlight, who was stocking shelves.
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[space_man][space_man]”Ah, perfect timing. Actually, we’re going to the Central Capital again, so we’ll be away from home for a few days. We came to let you know, and I also wanted to buy a few things.”
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[space_man][space_man]Mary explained the situation to Tohlight.
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[space_man][space_man]”I see. Well, that might be for the best. So, where’s the young master?”
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[space_man][space_man]”He’s gone to the lord’s residence to get an application form. He should be back tomorrow.”
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[space_man][space_man]”I understand. I was actually planning to head to the Central Capital myself soon, but it seems I won’t be able to go with you.”
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[space_man][space_man]”Is that so? For shopping or something?”
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[space_man][space_man]Moira, who had been looking at the shelves in the store, asked at Tohlight’s words.
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[space_man][space_man]”It’s for deliveries. And there are things to deliver to Faniaal territory as well.”
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[space_man][space_man]”Deliveries?”
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[space_man][space_man]Mary tilted her head. Then a person carrying luggage entered the store from the back and placed the luggage on the counter.
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[space_man][space_man]”Oh, we have customers. I apologize. Please take your time and look around.”
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[space_man][space_man]”Huh? Could that be Rufus??”
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[space_man][space_man]The man who bowed politely was Rufus, who was currently working under Tohlight under the guise of training. However, his appearance was different from what Mary remembered; his hair was neatly styled and he was wearing a butler’s uniform.
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[space_man][space_man]”Yes, I’ve managed to at least get my appearance in order.”
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[space_man][space_man]Tohlight sighed.
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[space_man][space_man]”I’m planning to take him to Sandrea-sama when I go to the Central Capital and ask her what to do with him.”
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[space_man][space_man]Mary nodded in understanding. However, she was impressed that Tohlight was able to train Rufus to this extent.
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[space_man][space_man]”Hey, hey, Mary, can we buy this?”
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[space_man][space_man]Moira pointed to a box on a shelf and said. Mary didn’t think it was particularly necessary, so she declined and told Tohlight what she needed, which he brought out from the back of the store.