Chapter 2
Chapter 2
Translator: Ritsuka
Editor: Yserieh
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It didn’t even take an hour to fly from the Amelie’s forest of Fidelia to the mansion of the Count . It was in a vague direction that is neither far nor near her home in the woods . But in no time, Soo-yeon had crossed the mansion’s wall and arrived at the manor .
Count Delaheim said that even though the county was now more rural, in the past it was a thriving area . And if she remembered correctly, the Count’s mansion was very large and antique . The backyard, especially, connected to the forest of Fidelia, boasted beautiful scenery as if covered with green carpets .
Amelie’s only family is her Father, Count Delaheim, and her sister, Rene . It is said that the mother died in an accident during her childhood . The two of them had lived in the mansion of Delaheim .
Amelie also lived in the mansion when she was a child . However, when she had woken as a witch, she was sent to the forest of Fedelia to live with her grandmother . It was because Amelie was an idiot that she did not know how to control her power . When she left the mansion, Amelie then became a Bourbon, taking her mother’s surname .
The twin sisters, Rene and Amelie, were quite different from each other .
Count and Rene continued to miss Amelie . After the grandmother witch died, the Count wanted to take Amelie back to the mansion, but Amelie refused . She wondered how could the old Amelie could be so stupid . It was not entirely idiotic, but should she assume its close to animal instincts to stay in the forest? ((Implying that witches are drawn to the woods…))
Anyway, it’s such a family .
Amelly landed lightly in the yard . The travel bag hanging on the broom rumbled, making a sound . She looked around and saw no one in the yard . Only the Count’s knights guarding the main gate were patrolling and were looking over the door where she stood .
‘Let’s just say hello . ’
After arranging her hem, she walked forward and knocked on the door .
Great .
Just as she knocked on the door, she heard a busy rushing voice from inside and then the door opened .
“I’m sorry… . . I’m sorry for being……… . Late?”
Blonde hair with blue eyes, he was just like how Rene was depicted in the novel . He came out to greet Amelie .
He widened his eyes as much as he could .
“Oh,hey……”
Count Delaheim seemed strange . He was opening his mouth but not saying anything .
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‘What is with this reaction? Is there something wrong with me? What are you looking at?’
For a short moment, worries started to flood her head and then she heard a voice that cleared them out .
“Father, he wouldn’t have arrived yet… . . uh? Amelie?”
It was Rene Delaheim in a bright green dress . Her bright blonde hair was as beautiful as it was described in the novel .
‘And the heroine too . ’
Amelie admired Rene’s appearance as the Count and Rene were very surprised .
She looked at her . Rene had never imagined Amelie would come here on her own . Amelie cautiously looked at the eyes of the two .
“Hello, I only came to greet you……”
“Oh my god! Our Amelie is greeting me……!”
Suddenly, there were tears in the count’s eyes .
She became lost due to the tears of a middle-aged man .
“Amelie!”
The Count grabbed Amelie’s shoulder .
“I’m so glad you came home… . ! You don’t know how much I worry about leaving you alone in the forest after your grandmother passed away!”
“No, I haven’t come back…”
Amelie was hugged too tightly by the Count . She had never been treated this way by a father .
‘What am I supposed to do in this situation?’
She didn’t even know what to say or do, so she could breathe . This time it was Rene who saved Amelie who was becoming pale .
“Father, you are suffocating her and you should give her a moment to speak . ”
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“Yes- You’re right . I’m sorry . Amelie, I’m so happy to see you… . !”
The Count’s voice trembled with delight . His blue eyes were moist .
‘Is this a disgraceful act?’
Amelie rolled her eyes at the awkwardness .
In Rene’s Recollection, The count was a dignified aristocrat . To love his daughters so much… she didn’t know he was that type of character .
No matter how much unmemorable it was, it is too different!
“Come on, let’s go in . Let’s sit down and talk a little bit . ”
The Count grabbed Amelie’s hand and entered the house . Rene followed and took Amelie ‘s broom and bag and handed them over to the maid .
“Did you eat? It is almost time for lunch, and it’s a good idea to have a meal together… The guest will be coming soon . ”
“Guest?”
Amelie thought she heard about that . She remembered the Count’s knight telling her that there was going to be something important in the house and that was why the Count and Rene could not come for a while to visit .
The Count and Rene were dressed up . Rene didn’t usually wear makeup or ornaments regardless . Employees of the mansion were also wearing their finest clothes . There was tension on their faces, too . It was too much for her to greet the guests, and Amelie didn’t feel good about it . It was going to be a hassle .
‘I think I came at the wrong time . ’
“Then I’ll just…… go back and come later . ”
Amelie tried to step back quickly . But the Count caught Amelie’s two hands .
“It’s okay, you do not have to worry about it . I’ll be just hanging out in the room for a little while before they arrive . The guest will be here for only a day and you will not have to face them . ”
Count was worried about Amelie leaving because of the guest .
“You came back home after 14 years . How could you leave just like that? Huh?”
The Count looked angrily at Amelie . Amelie shook her head a little . ‘It has been 14 years and I’m going to go…’
“Who is your guest?”
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“Well… I’m afraid… I don’t think I should tell you… . ”
At that time, someone from outside shouted with a crazy blue face .
“His Majesty is passing through the front gate!”
At that moment, the hall became still . Amelie doubted her hearing .
‘His Majesty?’
There is only one person who can be called that here . A man called the most brutal emperor in history .
[Serwyn Hennessy . ]
The worst villain of this novel, the man who will kill Amelie a year later .
‘Why has the emperor come to the mansion, not the forest?!’
Amelie was in a panic . She left the forest only to escape the Emperor . This is ridiculous!
The first thing she noticed was the steward .
“Count! Lady Rene! Come on! Be in your positions!”
Employees began to line up in the hall . Due to the fact that the Emperor was coming, everyone had a face as if half of their souls were gone . The nervous servants had already heard the word ‘Emperor’ and were already in a mild panic . Serwyn was that much notorious .
“Lady Amelie go out from that door! Hurry up!”
The steward, taking care of the servants, pointed to the small door near the back of the hall .
When Amelie left the mansion she had also taken her name off of the Count’s family register . Although she is in the mansion now, she is not here on paper . In short, it was an ambiguous position she had . It was a big deal for such for Amelie to stand in the hall and see the Emperor .
“Let’s talk later . You came home after a long time, I’m sorry, my daughter, but if the emperor sees you, that’ll be a big deal . It’s not that we are ashamed of you…”
“I know . So go . ”
Amelly cut off the Count . It was not the time to have a long talk, but the time to escape . Count took a glance at Amelie one more time, then moved hastily, and Rene moving beside him . Amelie ran toward the butler’s pointed door . The front door started to open .
‘Quickly!’
Fortunately, Ashley was lucky to be quickly able to reach the golden door .
But when she grabbed the knob and turned it, the door was locked .
‘Well, I screwed up!’
Amelia looked around . There were a few pots, but they were too small for an adult woman to hide behind .
Even while she was looking for cover, the main door was gradually opening . Rising tension was felt in the hall . Slowly, the door was completely opened, and light poured from the outside, and the figure of the person began to be seen .
‘What do I do? I have to hide somewhere… . . !’
At the moment, a way appeared in Amelie’s mind .
‘Yes! That’s it!’
Amelie recited the incantation .
Poof!
And Amelie’s appearance was gone . Instead, there was a small bird in her spot . It was a Robin with soft pink feathers and rounded, brownish eyes .
It was one of the magic spells that turned people into animals that she learned . Amelie was still young so she turned into a small animal, but it was the most helpful disguise at this moment . Amelie flew into the air to hide behind the flowerpot .
‘Phew, I lived!’
Amelie, shielded behind the pots, stuck her head out . The door opened and a large man came into the mansion . It was a man who had a strange quick pace . His golden eyes scanned the hall . The golden color should have struck her as a sparking and beautiful, but Serwyn’s eyes didn’t . They looked so cold as if they had a metallic feel to them . Even though he had just arrived, the faces of people were already white .
“Count Delahime, a present, because I couldn’t just come empty-handed . ”
Serwyn threw what he was carrying .
Thud!
Through the pots she looked
Hair, eyes, nose, mouth . It was the head of a man . On the floor of the hall, red blood ran out on the white plaster that had been swept and polished .