Published at 18th of November 2020 07:38:53 PM
Chapter 35: 35
Cattlea Walston was the prettiest child in the Dubbled’s branch families .
She had brilliant blonde hair that resembled her mother’s and enchanting blue eyes, which was a symbol of the Dubbled family .
A few days ago, Baron Walston returned to his mansion with a great deal of excitement .
“Opportunity, an opportunity has come!”
The Baroness asked her delighted husband .
“What do you mean by an opportunity?”
“The chance for our daughter to be a child of Dubbled!”
“What do you mean? You’ve already been rejected once, haven’t you?”
It was not uncommon for a branch family to send a child for pedigree education . Especially if it was a child like Cattlea .
The baron’s daughter owned exceptional divine power . Because of that, she received education from the church at an early age .
As long as she continued to grow up like this, the Baron could take the position of a high priest, moreover, if he had the help of Duke Dubbled, he could possibly become a cardinal .
The couple asked the Duke to accept their daughter in order to gain a foothold, but they were refused . The reason was that their hands were already full taking care of three children .
“The elders said they would give me support . ”
“Why all of sudden?”
“What do you mean? It’s because of that child of fate . ”
The Baroness frowned .
The mere mention of the child of fate made her upset .
They said that their hands were already full, but they still adopted that child .
Even though it was at the request of the Empress, they were so angry when they thought that a child who had not even reached Cattlea’s level had secured their daughter’s place .
“Will the Duke change his mind this time?”
“At that time, he had never seen Cattlea properly, so he refused her . If they leave the position to a child of fate, they will realize how foolish their judgment is . ”
The Baroness curled her lips hearing her husband’s boast .
Rumors had already spread that the child of fate was given a middle name . The name of the duke’s former duchess .
It was terrible to think that they were being swayed by a commoner child .
But if Cattlea was at the Dubbleds and took her place,
The Baroness could intervene in the Dubbled’s affairs under the pretext of helping her daughter . She is the powerless baroness, so she can reign over the nobles who ignored her before .
The Baroness while stroking Cattlea’s hair, said
“Can you please his Excellency and those pair of brothers?”
At the question, Cattlea smiled brightly .
“When have I ever let you down?”
“That’s true . ”
The baroness kissed her daughter’s head .
…… . But
Cattlea grasped her skirt tightly .
The Duke carried the meat she had put in his plate into Leblaine’s .
“Eat slowly . ”
Leblaine opened her eyes wide as she stared at Cattlea and the duke several times .
When she saw me staring sharply, she picked up the meat again and slipped it to the duke’s plate .
“No, Dyuke you eat it . ”
But the Duke lifted the meat that LeBlaine had put down with a clean fork .
“This is the first bite of meat that my daughter gave me . ”
Cattlea’s face became distorted .
I gave it to you first… . !
***
Cattlea, who left the castle with the vassals after the dinner, gritted her teeth .
She couldn’t stand her anger .
‘What had just happened?!’
She was a little girl who couldn’t even speak properly .
‘I am cuter and smarter, she’s just a small girl!’
Tears unconsciously pricked her eyes .
“Don’t cry . ”
Cattlea was startled by the voice she heard next to her .
As she turned her head, an elder, she recognized as her father’s friend, smiled .
“How can a child of Dubbled, cry because of such a small thing?”
“Can I really be Dubbled’s little miss?”
“Of course . ”
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“But the duke didn’t even look at me . ”
Cattlea stared at the wide hallway, her father and mother both looked anxious .
“Well, that’s because the child of fate happened to help the family several times . . ”
Only a few knew about it .
Letting him know where the Oriharcon was buried, let him find the second Etwal .
The elder continued,
“Don’t worry, we will change his mind . ”
Then he bent down to look at Cattlea .
“As long as you trust us, all of us . And please repay us for this in the future . ”
He spoke to her politely, as if she was really the Dubbled’s little miss .
Only then did a smile appear on Cattlea’s face .
***
Two days later .
I looked at Isaac and Henry, who stood in front of me with my back against the wall .
I just stared at them .
“Kid . ”
“Yes……?”
“I’m telling you because I don’t think you know . ”
“Yes . ”
“I love to eat meat too . ”
“……”
Henry was only smiling, but I think he wanted to say something too .
It’s unfair .
I’ve only returned the meat that Cattlea gave to the Duke . I gave it back because I didn’t want to hurt her feelings because of a piece of meat .
Isaac continued,
“If you discriminate against us like this, I’ll discriminate against you too . ”
I breathed a sigh and searched my pockets .
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‘Is there anything I can give to him?’
I searched through the pouch and found some of the wildflowers I had searched for in the garden yesterday for Lea .
I had bumped into Cattlea after that so I didn’t have time to make a bouquet and just kept it in my pocket .
The wildflowers in my pocket were in tatters, but this was all I had .
I took out a bunch of wildflowers for Henry and Isaac .
The brothers opened their eyes wide .
“Are you giving this to us?”
“Yes . ”
As she replied, the two accepted the flowers with trembling hands .
“The kid, for me… . ”
“Flowers for me… . ”
“Excuse me, Sir,” said Henry’s footman, who suddenly opened the door .
“Everyone has been invited to see Cattlea releasing the barrier of the Dubbled’s ancient artifact* . ”
*TL note : the real translation of this is ‘sleeping mineral’ which sounds really weird, hence I decided on ancient artifact instead .
‘Do you mean that ancient artifact?’
Dubbled’s heirloom .
It was something sacred and only the chosen one could release it .
The ancestors left the heirloom and said that it would be possible to use it only when the daughter of the main family was born with divine power .
Isaac shouted .
“What do you mean?! The Duke’s daughter is this little girl, so why would she… . . !”
Henry’s expression also grew colder .
He asked,
“Where are the vassals?“
“They’re in the reception room . ”
Henry and Isaac left the hall immediately .
Cattlea, who was standing between them, smiled at me and the brothers who had just entered the room .
In front of the duke’s chair and the vassals was a luxurious box .
At first glance, it was just like a big stone .
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‘Is that the ancient artifact?’
The vassals opened their mouths to the duke, saying,
“The weathermen predicted that a severe drought will come next year . ”
That’s true .
Even the imperial family, the nobles, and the church predicted it and prepared, but the drought continued for a long time .
“Isn’t this the time we need the power of an ancient artifact?”
“It would be of great help if this stone, as the record suggests, can evoke a spirit of water . ”
“And Baron Walston’s daughter has powerful divine power . I’m sure she can release the barrier . ”
Henry, who heard the story, looked back at the duke .
“We cannot let an incident take place because of an artifact owned by our family . ”
I nodded inwardly .
“Of course, we are aware of the dangers of them doing this . It could cause them internal strife . ”
Isaac opened his lips .
“Why are you still talking about this nonsense then?”
The corners of the elder’s mouth went up .
“If Cattlea Walston is adopted by the Dubbled family, you will be able to save the people of the land without causing any incident . ”
‘This was the whole purpose . ’
I looked at Cattlea, whose cheeks were flustered .
“Of course . If the child of fate can release the barrier, would we make this request?”
“The child of fate, which owns a minuscule amount of divine power, will not be able to break the barrier . ”
The vassals shouted,
“How dare you judge the child of fate!”
“Then, can she do it?”
“That… . !”
“By the way . ”
The gazes of the elders turned towards me, who was standing next to Viscount Dubos .
“Is she really the child of fate?”