Hush Now, Saintess! - Chapter 144
Chapter 144
Translator: Yonnee
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The man let out a sigh and picked Shelly up in his arms.
“I’m letting it slide just this once. Don’t do this again.”
“Okay! Oh, and that big sis and big bro bought me cake!”
Only then did the man’s gaze shift toward us.
Shelly, still excited, began hopping in place as she added,
“And that big sis said she doesn’t have a mom either!”
No, no. That’s not how you introduce someone.
“…….”
“…….”
“…….”
The three adults exchanged awkward glances in silence.
It was Shelly’s brother who spoke first.
“Sorry about that. She’s not very tactful.”
“Oh, it’s fine.”
I responded with an awkward smile.
The man’s gaze then fell on the table, covered in empty plates.
“She ate all of this, didn’t she?”
“Yup! I ate it all! Impressive, right?”
“…Shelly, just be quiet.”
Shaking his head, the man reached into his pocket.
“Thank you for taking care of my younger sister. How much was the cake? I’ll pay for it.”
“No need.”
This time, Hildeon was the one who answered.
“There’s no need to trouble yourself.”
“But…”
Scratching the back of his head, the man sighed and eventually nodded.
“Alright, I’ll repay this kindness someday. Let’s go, Shelly.”
“Okay! Thank you, sister and brother! Bye-bye!”
The two of them left the shop.
Watching their retreating figures with a sense of satisfaction, I spoke up.
“They didn’t even ask our names… how do they plan to repay us?”
Especially considering we’re still masked. Ha.
After finishing the remaining pieces of cake, we left the shop as well.
We wandered around aimlessly, and before long, night had nearly fallen.
“The fireworks are starting soon.”
“I know a good spot to watch them.”
“Where?”
Hildeon quietly pointed to a two-story building that wasn’t open to the public.
“We can go there?”
“Yes.”
Oh, right. Hildeon owns Vention.
“Then let’s hurry!”
Together, we climbed up to the rooftop.
It truly was the perfect spot.
“Thanks to you, I’ll get to see them properly.”
“I’m glad you’re happy.”
“How was your day? I think I had a good time.”
“I enjoyed myself as well.”
Hildeon gave a subtle smile as he spoke.
Ding!
〈 A bug on Hildeon has been removed!
– Hideon Bug Extermination (3/10) 〉
Just then, a notification popped up about the bug removal.
Though I still didn’t know the criteria, it felt reassuring—a sign that Hildeon’s enjoyment wasn’t a lie.
“I think it’s about to start.”
“Really?!”
I had been sneaking glances at Hildeon’s profile, but at his words, I quickly pressed close to the railing.
Then, as I glanced briefly downward…
‘…What’s that?’
For a fleeting moment, someone caught my eye.
Long silver hair. A delicate woman with a serene smile.
“…Sylvia?”
Boom! Boom!
My murmured words were drowned out by the fireworks exploding all around.
Startled, I flinched slightly.
“Are you alright?”
“Oh, I’m fine.”
I forced a laugh and turned back to where I’d seen her earlier.
But there was no one there now.
‘Did I imagine that?’
* * *
The next morning arrived.
As I groaned and opened my eyes, Jelly hopped onto the bed and spoke to me.
< What’s wrong, nya? Did you have a nya-ightmare? >
A nightmare?
‘I sure did. A real one.’
Maybe because I saw someone resembling Sylvia yesterday, I dreamed all night about the original storyline.
Hildeon went berserk, I died, and in the end, Hildeon died too.
‘And then… there was something else, but…’
I couldn’t quite recall beyond that point.
“Jelly.”
< Why are you calling me, nya? >
“During this time in the original story, was Sylvia in the capital?”
< Why do you nyask…? >
“No reason. I just feel like I saw her yesterday.”
Jelly narrowed his eyes.
“Do you know anything about Sylvia?”
< …Nyope. >
Never mind. I didn’t expect much anyway.
I shook my head and got out of bed.
‘Maybe I was just seeing things.’
After all, I’d only glimpsed her for a second.
Besides, based on the original storyline, Sylvia shouldn’t even be in the capital yet.
Ugh, whatever. I’ll think about it later.
Just then, I heard a knock on the door.
“Come in.”
The person who entered was Jane, her face lit up with excitement.
“Milady, don’t be surprised when you hear this!”
With those words, Jane dramatically presented something she had in her arms.
“This is…”
“They’re all letters and invitations addressed to you, Milady! Isn’t it amazing?!”
Wow. This is a bit…
‘Excessive, don’t you think?’
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