BXBX NOVEL Chapter 22: Chapter 1, Episode 22
Chapter 22: Chapter 1, Episode 22
Translated by KaiesV
Edited by KaiesV
「Marsha-dono. Remember the recently reported missing gifts?」
「Yes. I do remember those…」
That one, right? The one where Raul apparently gave me a rare gift, but I didn’t know about it.
「No other reports of missing gifts were found when I checked.」
「Is that so?」
In other words, it is most likely a personal attack on me. If Raul was indeed making a gift to me, it means that it has been lost outside the royal palace.
「He, as an example, seems to be tracking the whereabouts of the item.」
Wow, what a windfall. I wonder if my scolding him to bring solid evidence worked. I heard that he noticed the connection between the rumor that I harassed the Royal Princess and the missing gift from that person. Both were originally intended to harass me. What kind of change of heart is this that that delightful diaper would consider it a separate matter? Either way, it’s too late for that.
「Oh my, I’ve never seen that person move before.」
「It was a gift he gave to you, and you were curious to find out where it went. The damage he has done to you so far wasn’t related to him, was it?」
「That person wasn’t directly involved, but he’s the cause of the problem.」
I’m sure that the Royal Princess worshippers and followers of the『Tragedy Man』have only been harassing me on their own, and not directly at my hands.
He have never investigated a case, no matter how many times they have accused me, but he only suspect me, but he was still selfish as ever to act on something he was directly involved in. Well, I have had people who have harassed me in the past pay for their crimes, and I had planned to personally investigate and take appropriate action this time as well, even if that person didn’t do the deed, I was really annoyed though.
「What is it, then? Does Ryniel-sama think that the missing jewelry is related to the jewelry brought in by the Countesses Bauer?」
「It’s one of the, possibilities.」
It makes sense to assume that the ladies, realizing that she is being investigated, is in a hurry to avoid being discovered.
「But isn’t this a little too lousy? It’s easy to get caught this way, and if that were the case, wouldn’t they be a little more careful?」
He may have a pleasant brain, but he is not a fool who can be fooled in such a poor way. The Commander of the Kingsguard would never do such a foolish thing as entrusting a fool to be the captain.
「How about if you consider that this is the thinking of a child who hasn’t even graduated from the academy yet?」
「When I say children, that young lady is around 16 years old. Kids that age are much smarter than that.」
If he were still a single-digit child, I wouldn’t be unaware of it, but I think you are indeed underestimating him. He’s not a pure child, he’s just old enough to have a bad sense of humor.
「Oh, no, if they were a spoiled, naive nobleman, they’d be there, wouldn’t they?」
「I don’t think they are that smart, given the behavior of those ladies in the store.」
Even Gaspar and Neil say it is possible.
「A child who is constantly affirmed by those around him or her has an unfounded confidence that『he or she will be fine.』I know I’m doing the right thing.」
“And this is often the case with the sons and daughters of wealthy aristocrats,” Ryniel-san continued.
「Isn’t Countess Bauer that type of person?」
I can tell that she has a strange, unfounded confidence in herself, whether she can see a trend or not, since she suddenly asks me to make time for Myra-sama for the sake of Royal Princess at their first meeting.
「This is a possibility, not a certainty.」
「…Okay, but.」
Although it’s not clear, Ryniel-sama has a point of view.
「Gaspar, Neil. I’ll ask you to do the same. Would you mind letting us take a look at the jewelry they entrusted to you?」
Either way, I was going to look into it personally, and sooner or later I was going to get Gaspar and the others to help me. It was just that today was the day.
「I understand the situation to a certain extent. Alright. Let me bring it to you.」
After confirming to Gaspar that it is okay, Neil leaves the reception room.
Within a few minutes, Neil returned with the jewelry in his hand and placed it on the table in front of us.
「Here is the jewelry and the certificate of custody we received.」
I picked up the certificate of deposit placed with the case containing the jewelry and checked it, and there was the signature of the Countess Bauer firmly on it.
「I think if they wanted to hide it, they would use a pseudonym…」
I mumbled to myself. Am I the only one who thinks it is unlikely that they are involved when they write their real names with impunity?
「Hey, even if it’s good to check. I don’t know if this is a present for you or not. It doesn’t have her name on it.」
Gaspar started to say as he tapped the case containing the jewelry.
「There is no need to make a determination here and now. We just need to make sure it’s not suspicious.」
「Nhn, well, that’s true. And if there’s any doubt, just back it up.」
“Hmm–hmm,” and Gaspar nodded.
「Marsha-dono. Did he mention where he purchased it?」
「Errm, I think he said something about when he was escorted on a territorial tour or something.」
An inspection of the Princess’s territory. It must be the territory of Riesenlotte, ruled by His Royal Highness the King’s Brother. It’s a prosperous trading area with a large port and is famous for pearls.
「Then a high probability that pearls would be used.」
「Pearls, huh… Come to think of it, Missy, your birthday had just passed, isn’t it. Could it be an amethyst?」
I am amazed that the name of the jewelry store owner wasn’t a fluke, as Gaspar is able to guess my birthstone without hesitation.
「Then citrine, topaz, or even amber would be possible. It’s Marsha-dono’s color, after all.」
I have light yellowish chestnut hair and eyes, so if I were to match my color, it would be Imperial Topaz, Citrine, or sometimes Amber.
But why do you know so much about gemstones, Ryniel-sama?
「How about emerald with that guy’s eye color. That’s an exclusive choice.」
「Please don’t.」
I don’t want that kind of exclusivity, and I don’t have it.
「What if it’s a string of emeralds with Missy’s color?」
「No problem.」
I say back to Gaspar, who asks me with a dismissive smile, feeling somewhat annoyed.
I am sure you aren’t in perfect physical condition even though you are feeling a little better, but you’re still so excited for nothing.
「I’m not kidding, Gaspard. Stop fooling around and take me seriously.」
This is not a game. Can’t we be a little more serious?
「I’m taking you seriously. I’m talking about all kinds of possibilities. When you send a woman a piece of jewelry or a dress, you get a glimpse of a man’s true feelings and ulterior motives.」
“Hey,” Gaspar asked for agreement, but Ryniel-sama only smiled vaguely.
You don’t deny it, I thought to myself.