assistirfilmes Chapter 74
Chapter 74
“... I’m sorry I couldn’t resolve all your questions.”
Papyrus bowed his head politely to me until the end. I was still not used to someone older and of higher status than me doing this.
I also smiled awkwardly and bowed my head to him.
“No, it’s fine. Although new questions have arisen, it was still productive.”
It was strange that I came to resolve my curiosities, but I was leaving with new questions. However, it wasn’t entirely unproductive.
Papyrus continued to smile benevolently at my response and nodded as if relieved.
“If you have any more questions in the future, please feel free to visit anytime.”
“...By any chance–”
“If it’s about the content of the text, I’m afraid that’s difficult to discuss. And even if I did tell you, it wouldn’t be very useful.”
“Why is that?”
“Because the content of the text changes. From the moment you know about it, the text will change again. Certainly.”
Reading the text that Papyrus was talking about literally meant reading the future.
From the moment I read the future, it changes again. Is that what he means? Even if I didn’t fully understand, I nodded my head.
“Thank you for understanding.”
“I’m more grateful.”
“While I may not be able to treat you this politely in official settings, I would be grateful if you visit anytime.”
“...Yes.”
In fact, if someone of Papyrus’ status treated me this politely in official settings, it would be rather embarrassing for me.
Unaware that I was inwardly sighing with relief, Papyrus smiled apologetically.
“Instead, if you ever need my help, I’ll gladly roll up my sleeves.”
“...Thank you.”
“Just as when you arrived, our butler will guide you out. I apologize that I can’t see you off personally.”
“Of course. I will never forget today’s help.”
“It’s nothing.”
In fact, just the information he shared was a great help to me. Simply because I was the protagonist of the world, he had done so much for me.
I’m not sure how much I can repay him... but it’s better to remember at the very least.
Duke Papyrus smiled brightly at my words and bowed deeply once more. I also bowed deeply in return and left the reception room.
As the door creaked open, the old butler who had brought me here quietly awaited me.
“...”
“Did you enjoy the meeting?”
“Yes, it was very helpful.”
“I’m glad. Then, I’ll escort you this way.”
The old butler, who had politely greeted the Duke, also greeted me and courteously guided me.
Perhaps he was standing in front of the door because he feared someone might eavesdrop on my conversation with Duke Papyrus.
In fact, he looked at me with an expression as if he hadn’t heard anything, even though he might have heard the entire conversation by being at the door.
Duke Papyrus must have known this too, so he didn’t say anything to him.
Following the old butler out of the mansion and sitting back in the luxurious carriage I had ridden earlier, I exhaled deeply. Today was a day full of sighs.
***
Duke Papyrus moved immediately after Felix left.
The leisure time he was allowed was extremely short, and since he had used all of it to meet Felix, it was time to move quickly again.
The Second Prince, Jeffrey, seemed to lack the energy to respond to his greeting, and Ashillya merely nodded slightly.
Understanding the situation, Duke Papyrus bowed his head and stood up.
“Duke Geyrus.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
“Did the errand go well?”
She asked this because she knew where and why Duke Papyrus had gone.
Noticing that she was speaking indirectly because it wasn’t a matter to be discussed openly, Duke Papyrus nodded and answered her.
“I’m not sure if my humble wisdom was of help, but he seemed to be finding his answers.”
“I suppose it is for the best. You’ve done well.”
“I am deeply grateful for your kind words.”
In fact, Felix had left with questions he needed to resolve himself, so Duke Papyrus’ words were not wrong.
Although he couldn’t provide direct help, Ashillya also seemed to understand this.
“Are you so infatuated with that man that you would try to kill your own brother, Sister!!”
The atmosphere that had briefly relaxed due to the conversation between Duke Papyrus and Ashillya was broken by Prince Jeffrey’s cry.
At his voice, Ashillya’s expression hardened coldly again, and she turned her gaze to him.
“How dare you try to shift the blame for the crimes you committed onto others, Brother.”
“I did not do it!!”
“I,”
Ashillya looked at him with low, cold eyes. Jeffrey, who was about to cry out something, had to close his mouth at her icy voice.
“I clearly gave you all a chance.”
“...”
“I didn’t intend to do this when I became the Crown Princess. No matter what others might think.”
Ashillya exhaled deeply, her cold expression unchanged.
To Duke Papyrus’s eyes, that appearance somehow seemed sorrowful.
“Not only because thou art noble members of the imperial family, but my family.”
“...Then!!”
“When the First Prince, my elder brother, left. I also knew how much Mother suffered, so I gave you all a chance.”
“...”
“But thou has crossed the line. If thou did desire to live, thou should have ceased when I became the Crown Princess.”
If you desired to live.
The moment he heard those words, the Emperor closed his eyes.
The moment he heard those words, Jeffrey, who had received his sentence, took a deep breath.
“Thou darest attempt to assassinate the Crown Princess, and not content with that, thou even tried to slay my loyal servant. How shalt thou pay for such treachery?”
Red eyes gleamed ominously.
“With that clever mind of thine, ponder carefully.”
With those final words, Ashillya turned her head.
With this, the storm that had been blowing in the imperial family had come to an end.
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Translator’s Corner
Posted this chapter so I can genshin in peace later.