Hush Now, Saintess! - Chapter 143
Chapter 143
Translator: Yonnee
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In my previous life, I was synonymous with the word ‘poverty’.
Because of that, whenever I made a big decision to buy good food or nice things, I would receive scornful looks.
‘Does a broke kid like that really need to spend money on those?’ they’d think or say.
How ridiculous.
It’s not like they ever gave me a penny.
I just wanted, occasionally, to pretend I lived like any ordinary person my age.
To mimic others and enjoy life, even just for a fleeting moment.
But after being treated like a beggar caught wearing stolen clothes, I tried my best not to step out of the ‘place’ they had decided for me.
Because I hated and feared those reproachful gazes.
Now, looking back, it all just seems absurd.
Wow, who do they think they are?
“That really does sound infuriating,” Hildeon said.
It was infuriating, as he said.
I nodded vehemently in agreement.
“Exactly. That’s why we’re going to eat as much cake as we want today! What do you think?”
“Sure, sounds good.”
“Great.”
Humming cheerfully, I browsed the menu with determination.
A little while later.
“…We’re really going all out,” Hildeon murmured as he stared at the table, which was now covered in cakes.
Hmm. Did I overdo it?
‘Now that I think about it, I’m not even that into cake.’
At this point, I could only hope Hildeon liked cake.
I alternated between looking at Hildeon and the cakes, my gaze filled with silent desperation.
And then, I felt it.
‘Huh?’
Someone was tugging on my waist.
Startled, I turned my head to see a young girl staring up at me.
She looked about ten years old, her hair cutely styled in twin braids, and she was tugging on my clothes.
Her gaze was fixed on the cakes that filled the table.
“The cakes… look delicious…”
Growl.
A thunderous rumble followed.
Hildeon and I exchanged glances immediately.
‘Yeah, she’s definitely a lost kid.’
Even a casual observer would come to the same conclusion.
After a brief moment of deliberation, I seated the girl beside me and handed her a fork.
“Here, have some.”
After hearing such a loud stomach growl, not feeding her felt like it should be a crime.
At least by my standards, it was.
“Huhk. Really?”
“Yeah, eat as much as you want.”
After my repeated assurances, the girl began devouring the cake with enthusiasm.
Meanwhile, Hildeon and I discussed what to do with her.
In the end, we decided to take her to the town guard.
‘I thought about finding her guardian ourselves, but…’
What if we missed each other on the way?
“Finished eating, kiddo?”
“I’m not a kiddo, I’m Shelly.”
With her mouth full, the girl replied between bites of cake.
“Alright, Shelly. Once you’re done eating, we’ll take you to the town guard.”
“Why the town guard?”
“Because you’re lost. They’ll help us find your parents.”
“My parents passed away when I was little.”
“Oh.”
……A heavy silence followed.
Caught off guard, my eyes darted here and there, embarrassed by my unintended slip.
So, she doesn’t have parents. I see.
“I-I don’t have a mom either.”
“…….”
“…….”
My rushed response only deepened the awkward silence.
Hildeon, in particular, turned his head silently, avoiding my gaze.
Haha. What a mess.
“Anyway, we’ll take you to the guard.”
“Hmm… but I’m not lost.”
“What? You didn’t come here alone?”
“No, I came alone. But I’m not lost.”
What kind of confidence was this? A kid attending a festival alone in the evening, starving enough for her stomach to growl, yet insisting she wasn’t lost?
“And my brother will be here to pick me up soon!”
“Oh, your brother?”
“Yes! Oh, there he is now!”
Shelly nodded vigorously, her eyes sparkling as she pointed at someone.
Then, ding-a-ling—
The sound of a door opening drew our attention to a man walking briskly inside.
He had tan skin, brown hair similar to Shelly’s, and golden eyes.
His gaze went straight to Shelly.
“That’s your brother?”
“Yup!”
The age gap between the siblings seemed quite large.
Her brother looked about my age…
“Shelly.”
“Brother!”
Shelly leapt off the chair and ran to him, clinging to his leg.
Flick!
“Ow! Why’d you hit me?”
“Why’d I hit you?! You disappeared without a word and had me worried sick…”
“Hmph. You were sleeping.”
“Then you should’ve woken me up! Instead of wandering off on your own.”
“Well, I knew you’d find me quickly anyway.”
Shelly pouted as she replied.
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