Hush Now, Saintess! - Chapter 123
Chapter 123
Translator: Yonnee
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Anyway, what an obnoxious guy.
He yells and makes a fuss in front of Roella, but the moment Hildeon intimidates him just a little, he tucks his tail and runs away.
He’s the perfect example of a weakling who bullies the weak but submits to the strong.
Ugh, how could someone like that be the male lead?
“Are you alright?”
While Roella was staring at Demos’s retreating back with a disgusted expression, Hildeon cautiously spoke to her.
“Pardon? What do you mean?”
“I was wondering if maybe I chased him off unnecessarily.”
Roella shook her head vigorously.
“No, thank you for driving him away. That man is like a dark chapter of my past.”
“A dark chapter?”
“A memory I’d rather forget. The kind where I kick my blankets at night and think, ‘Why on earth did I ever like him?’ That’s who Demos is to me.”
“So, you don’t like him anymore?”
“Of course not. Not only do I not like him, I actually despise him.”
Ah, thank goodness.
Hildeon felt secretly relieved at Roella’s firm answer.
And then, the next moment, he was caught off guard.
…Wait, why am I relieved?
* * *
“Ducal Lady!!!”
From far away, Hamelle came running, laughing cheerfully.
Like an excited puppy wagging its tail, she was even waving her hands in the air.
I smiled faintly.
Hmm, maybe I should just go back.
But it was already too late. Hamelle, bouncing excitedly, was now linked arm-in-arm with me.
Since when were we this close?
“To think I’m going dress shopping with you, Ducal Lady! It feels like I’m dreaming!”
It was definitely the right decision to leave the Magic Tower.
Hamelle murmured with a grin.
‘No matter how I look at it, she’s definitely not normal.’
The reason I met Hamelle today was to pick out a dress for the upcoming fountain completion ceremony.
While buying mine, I decided to get one for Hamelle as well.
Since she was the one in charge of designing the fountain, I couldn’t let her show up looking shabby.
For reference, I was planning to use the Duke’s special card for the payment.
‘I mean, he’s the one who told me to buy whatever I wanted without worrying about the price or quantity.’
He didn’t say I had to only buy things for myself, did he?
Opportunities like this should always be seized.
“I’m so excited. On the day of the ceremony, I’ll be publicly declared as your person, right, Ducal Lady?”
Hamelle had a way of speaking that was truly strange.
“And receiving a gift of clothing… Could this be a proposal?”
“No.”
“Oh my, so decisive! How bold of you!”
‘Let’s just give up. They say geniuses are never normal anyway…’
After the pawnshop incident, Hamelle was called in as a witness several times.
But that was the extent of it.
After all, she was the victim, and she hadn’t participated in making or distributing the drugs.
On the day of her final witness testimony, I also visited the investigation team with her…
—That young lady may be kind-hearted, but…
I saw the investigator shaking his head as he watched Hamelle, who was beaming with innocence the whole time.
—Please, Ducal Lady, take good care of her. Leaving her alone might lead to trouble.
I received that plea as well.
Anyway, after that, Hamelle smoothly became my sculptor and fountain designer.
She’s currently staying in Vention.
Since the date of the fountain’s completion was also set as the date for the business announcement, the whole area was full of empty buildings.
Hildeon lent her the one that looked most like a home.
—Since it’s for a good cause, I’m happy to lend it to you.
Thanks to that, Hamelle is eating, sleeping, and making the fountain in that building.
‘The last time I checked on it was a week ago…’
At that time, the main structure had already been completed.
Even though it wasn’t finished yet, its majestic form left me in awe, making me feel glad I had gone through the trouble of bringing her on board.
“So, how’s the progress going?”
“Right! I’m just refining the details and finishing it up now.”
Already?
It’s only been a week, and you’re in the final stages?
“Wow. You’re really fast.”
“Well, I’m an outstanding mage who can do anything!”
Hmm. Although, I’m not sure that talent extends to reviewing contracts.
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