Published at 9th of January 2020 08:22:09 AM
Chapter 40
After the clamor has subsided, I was led to a quiet room by an attendant . As if it was a room for welcoming guests, the room was mindfully decorated unlike other rooms in the residence .
“The countess will see you shortly if you’d please wait a moment . ”
How long has passed since the attendant has left the room?
Knock . Knock . Knock .
There was a knock on the door .
“Um?”
I certainly thought that it would be Walpurgis, but I was wrong . If it was Walpurgis, the knocking sound would be more like Kwang Kwang sound as the gauntlet would be hitting on the wooden door . However, the knocking sound was closer to the sound of a bare hand, tapping lightly, as it was soft as if it was coming from a virtuous lady of an aristocratic family .
“Please come in . ”
Was it someone coming to inform me that Walpurgis was running late? I was sipping tea while thinking that way, but I ended up uncontrollably spewing out the tea out of my mouth upon seeing the person who has entered the room .
“Prrugh!”
She, too, fluttered in surprise .
“Valer! You alright!”
Hurriedly taking out a handkerchief, she wiped around my lips . Her gesture was as close and kind like the warmth of the spring breeze .
Despite that, however .
I could not hide the sublime feeling that came over me .
“Countess Niederbayern . ”
“Um? Why are you calling me with such a serious look?”
“What woman would wear a dress and wear an armor helmet?”
At the moment, Walpurgis was wearing a pretty dress, but she had a metallic armor helmet on her head . Making modeling poses, it appeared that she was trying to look her best for some reason . This was the first time of encountering someone dressed in such a way .
“It doesn’t look good?”
Come to look at it now, it was obvious that she was quite mindful of how she was to dress . I was very surprised inwardly, and she was even wearing wrist bands and other accessories which she did not normally wear . Everything was cute items made for girls .
Thinking back over the last 100 hundred years, this was the first time in which I’ve ever seen her in this way . To her, the family rings or necklaces which prove her identity were the only accessories .
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“No, not at all . It’s very cute . ”
“You sure!”
I’m neither a fool nor senseless . Why would Walpurgis have shown up in such a fashion .
Well, everything was fine, but… Only if that armor helmet was absent, it would be perfect . What could I do . I should be thankful since in doing this, she has stepped into an unchartered territory in her own way .
“The dress with many ribbons bodes well with you . ”
With those words, she seemed relieved as she placed a hand over her chest .
“Is that so… I’m relieved . I thought that things like ribbons did not go well with me . But as I wore them with courage, I’m glad to hear that they look good on me . ”
The elegant dress that exposes skin minimally . It was different than the ones that are very low cut dresses which the young daughters of today’s aristocrats wore . Should I say that it was a nostalgic style?
“It’s my mom’s dress . Fortunately, I am similar size to her that I am able to wear it the way it is . ”
The dress seemed to have a meaning to her .
“Thank you for showing it to me . ”
“No, No! I didn’t show it to you because there was some special reason…”
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“Even if there wasn’t a special reason, it is true that you’ve shown it only to me?”
“That, that is true, but…”
Then I realized just one thing . That it was unexpectedly enjoyable to make her flutter with words . I wanted to continue the chit-chat in such a way, but there was an important issue to address, on this day .
“I’ve heard that you are in trouble . ”
“Indeed, is that the reason for your visit?”
Letting out a small sigh, she appeared to be rather frustrated with the current situation . It was a situation which involved many powerful people, for sure .
“Valer, listen to me without prejudging . I appreciate your concern, but this time…”
“I can do it . ”
I cut her off immediately from any attempt at saying things in my consideration .
“Valer…”
“I know that either the emperor or a feudal lord was involved . However, my response to you is the same . I can resolve this issue . ”
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That was never an empty statement .
“Are you sure?”
“Yes, how could an emperor be an issue? I even took care of the issue involving the great army of the darkness . Compared to that, an emperor is nothing . ”
Although I spoke in such terms, I knew that politics could be even a tougher issue to resolve, at times . However, Walpurgis trusted me .
“I see, since you speak in those terms . Valer, if you say that you can do it then it’s something that you can do . ”
Her decision was very immediate . Her trust made me feel a bit strange .
“Countess Walpurgis . ”
“Yes?”
“Wouldn’t it be more normal to ask how I think this is possible?
“Well… Would that be normal?”
Walpurgis tilted her head slightly .