Published at 12th of November 2020 10:16:45 AM
Chapter 39
Horse carriages run around the city .
After the attack, Oceanne and Ingrit had a mysterious look on their faces, but were unexpectedly calm .
“Bernard, I think it’s better not to tell Agnes about this event . ”
Bernard also agrees with his mother’s proposal .
“But mother-in-law . Isn’t it better to tell her, she will definitely know something happened . And if it was really related to her, she’s in danger! Why you want to hide it?”
Ingrit’s opinion was also something that could not be ignored…
As long as we don’t know their final goal, it’s also important that the person in question should be the most cautious .
“Why, don’t you see? If she knows what happened, will feel responsible…”
“That’s also true . ”
The incident happened when they went out with Agnes mother wedding dress to fix it for her .
The criminal shouted that he had a knife, broke into the carriage that stopped in front of the sewing shop, and attacked them, yelling at them to give out the dress .
Bernard was complaining about the poor robbery skills of the criminal while wrinkling his eyebrows .
“It is a case of robbery without previous experience, to attack before seeing the reaction of the subject . ”
“Yes . Really . It was scary . Mother-in-law, thank you for being there with me at that moment . ”
He knew it was a premeditated crime because the man tried to rob the dress only, but it was so poorly planned .
After asking for reschedule his patrol for another day, left to accompany them but was still anxious .
The auction was anonymous…
However, information was leaked from somewhere, and they were attacked at the timing when they brought the wedding dress from my house to the city .
Following the incident, numerous knights have been deployed around Ingrit’s mansion .
He asked them if it wouldn’t be safer to wait at home instead of going to live at Bernard’s house .
“I think it’s clear that the target was the wedding dress . ”
Since they were not aiming for the life of Oceanne nor Ingrit, nobody would not attack them when they were alone .
Knights also keep the wedding dress in the headquarters as evidence . So, they won’t try to get it from them again .
“It’s scary… The real culprit know where we are living . ”
“Yes…”
Even at this moment, there’s a chance they’re following us .
So, they decided that rather than staying in the city a more calm place would be better, so I allowed them stay in my house .
“Well, they also said they will look into the people who were bidding at the auction, so it’ll be quiet for a while . ”
“I hope so . ”
“We must trust the Knights of the Order . ”
They decided to immediately go to Ingrit’s house, take out the children and head to Bernard’s house .
Ingrit’s children, who suddenly were told of going to their uncle’s house to live looked happy .
Hector, a bright and energetic seven-year-old boy, was curious about his uncle, whom he had never met before .
Marie, a shy five-year-old girl, hides behind her grandmother and stares at him .
Ingrit went to his parents to explain the situation .
The elder nephew, Hector, sits beside Bernard .
――I was attacked with questions without stop, probably because I was a stranger for him .
“Uncle, uncle!! Please, show me your sword . ”
“Ok, but don’t pull it from the sheath . ”
“I understand”
I held out the sword that was leaning against the chaise lounge to Hector .
He grabbed it but I didn’t let it go completely because I was supporting the weight, when he started feeling the weight of it he said .
“Wow, heavy!”
When I asked him if he wants to try holding it himself, he shakes his head .
“Knight-sama’s precious sword, it would be terrible if I dropped it . ”
He looked at the sword with glittering eyes for a while, and thanked me when his curiosity was satisfied .
Bernard thought that he was being well-disciplined by his strict mother .
Once the servants had finished packing up everything, they were ready to leave .
Later he will have to send a letter to the knights telling them that they will be staying at Bernard’s mansion from now on .
“Mother, sister-in-law, are you sure?”
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“You are persistent, aren’t you?”
Bernard was worried, thinking that these two persons would be targeted again if going to live there .
Pointing out that choosing to stay in a mansion in the middle of the forest was more dangerous than a town mansion where the Knights are constantly guarding .
Ingrit said that they were attacked in the town where the same knights were patrolling, so that it doesn’t matter where they were .
“I know it must be hard for you, as a knight, to hear this, though… . Besides! When you’ve been living on the frontier for so long, it’s hard to get comfortable in the city . Even the children say, it was too noisy that was uncomfortable . ”
“Since it is the social season, it’s too lively at night . ”
“Yes, and the gas lights in the city were scary . ”
“… Look! On the left side!!”
Hector and Marie were looking happily at the scenery as they gradually entered the forest, passing by their mother to sit by the window and watch .
“Hector, Marie, don’t get too close to the window . ”
“Why mother, why?”
“That is–“
It was something that couldn’t be explained to them for now… to be wary of being attacked, but Ingrit couldn’t find the correct words .
Oceanne came in her rescue .
“There is a terrifying giant bear in the forest . You shouldn’t go near the window because it’s dangerous . ”
“Giant bear!?”
“… this is scary”
Despite the good news, of the children believing on the story easily, he was thinking if they would be really frightened by that fictitious giant bear…
Ingrit started adding comments to the story this time .
“It’s okay . In case of emergency, the bear-knight will help you . ”
“What is a Bear Knight?”
“Who ?”
“Did you forget your uncle’s name?”
“Ohh!”
Hector looked disappointed for the response, but later looked happily at Bernard .
“Explain to your sister, she still doesn’t know . ”
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“Marie, Uncle’s name means – stronger than a bear- “
“!”
The boy explained to his sister that he was stronger than a bear because he was also a knight .
The children’s anxious expressions disappeared beautifully, and Bernard’s pride was turned on .
I wondered what that was, but I suddenly said, “Don’t worry if the bear comes out, I’ll be sure to keep you two safe” so as not to break the child’s dream .
When we got home, we were welcomed by Gigille, who was surprised .
The visit of Oceanne and Ingrit was two hours later than expected, and were accompanied by Bernard who was supposed to come back at night .
She looked at the face of her Master, who has been serving for many years and immediately understood that something happened .
She waited for orders without saying anything .
“Gigille, please bring some drinks for us to the guest room”
“I understand . ”
As we entered the guest room and take a seat, Agnes came .
When I saw the faces of Oceanne and Ingrit… from the moment they saw her, their faces changed to show a relived expression .
“I’m sorry, Agnes-san, but we came late”
Shaking her head, said that there’s no need to apologize .
She was more surprised for Bernard early return, but he explained that decided to take a half-day off .
Ingrit introduced Agnes to Hector and Marie .
“Agnes-san will marry your uncle”
“Is it true!? I’m looking forward to the wedding!! I’ve never seen one . ”
“Marie, you can call me Agnes only, if you want . ”
“… Yes”
Hector said he wanted to carry the ring on the day of the ceremony .
And recommended his sister to be the person in charge of carrying the bride’s veil .
“Oh, You’re planning everything so quick . ”
“Ho ho ho, isn’t it nice?”
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Bernard and Agnes feel awkward in front of the children, who are planning a fun wedding in detail, even when they were trying to not show it .
In the middle of their story, they mentioned the bear knight, and as if Agnes was called out, she intervened to say that there is a book with the same title .
Hector asked for it, to find out more about it .
And so, Agnes took the children to another room to read them the story .
Ingrit muttered admiringly while looking at the closed door .
“She is also good at taking care of children . ”
“I heard that she used to visit and help on an orphanage once a week . ”
“That is it! She looked like used to it, didn’t she?”
“…Yes”
“A really good girl”
“I will tell her later . ”
Every time Agnes was praised, his chest filled with pride .
But Bernard could not understand the true nature of this feeling .
“Ok, let’s talk about something else–“
We started to talk about the current situation while there are no children present .
“For the time being, I want a weapon for self-defense . ”
“…I think there was a hunting gun in the servants room . ”
“If so, may I borrow it from you?”
“I will rest in a room with Ingrit and my grandchildren . ”
“Okay . I will tell everybody about this as well . ”
I don’t know what will happen in the future… .
But the vigilance and caution should be maximized, that’s the conclusion we reached .
“We cannot get married until the real criminal is caught!”
“… Yes”
Bernard made an expression trying to look gloomy, so Oceanne and Ingrit agree .
Translated by djurasico (dot) home (dot) blog