The Eldest Daughter Walks Down The Flower Path - Chapter 272
Chapter 272
Translator: Yonnee
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‘Even now, but especially back then, you were the most remarkable person.’
Indeed.
‘Dee’ had that kind of dignity.
A majestic dignity unique to humans, who confront hardships head-on and fight fiercely, regardless of gender or skill.
Because of that, Robert could neither pity her nor dare to let her rely on him.
‘Maybe that’s why I could never face you as an equal. I’ve always lived with my back turned to my own hardships…’
With a faint smile, Robert turned his head to look at Radis.
Her face was full of questions.
“Captain… did you eat something bad? What’s with you?”
Robert chuckled softly and said,
“I have a confession to make.”
“What?”
Radis had a worried expression on her face.
“Captain, I’m sorry, but whenever I hear the word ‘confession’, my whole body starts trembling…”
“Just listen.”
“Yes, sir.”
“I’ve known you were a woman for a long time.”
“Yes, sir. Wait, what? What did you say?”
Radis suddenly grabbed his shoulders.
“S-Since when?”
“It’s been so long that I can hardly remember when.”
“How did you know?”
“Who knows.”
“You… You didn’t see something, did you?”
“That’s for you to figure out. I’ll never tell.”
“Why won’t you say anything?”
“Because it’s embarrassing.”
Robert’s words hinted at the shame of having investigated her, but Radis’ face turned pale upon hearing them.
“C-Captain? What did you see? I was so careful…!”
Robert could feel Radis fidgeting on his back like an angry cat, and his face softened into a gentle smile.
* * *
The next day, after spending the night at an inn on the outskirts of Loire, Radis and Robert headed to the Roschilde family’s estate in Vedon.
Their goal was to prevent Thierry, a former member of the subjugation squad, from committing murder.
Radis drew closer to Robert, pulling on the reins, and asked,
“It’s today, right?”
“Yes. I’ve seen it enough times to remember clearly. Thierry Fraser kills Elvern Roschilde today.”
“Did he ever say why he killed that person?”
“……”
Robert grimaced in disgust before replying.
“Elvern Roschilde did something vile to Thierry’s sister, who had secretly visited the Roschilde estate to meet Thierry.”
Radis, understanding from his tone and expression what that ‘vile’ act entailed, said,
“Then it was a justified kill.”
“I agree, but it’s something that never should have happened. Because of it, Thierry’s sister turned her back on the world and entered a convent, and Thierry was dragged off to prison.”
The Fraser family desperately protected Thierry, but the opponent was too formidable.
Thierry, who killed Elvern Roschilde—the heir of the Roschilde family—barely escaped execution but was sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison.
A few years later, when a new archbishop is appointed and a general amnesty is granted, his sentence will be commuted to forced military service, but until then, he’ll remain imprisoned.
Radis snorted.
“I’ll deal with Elvern Roschilde before things go south. He won’t even see it coming…”
Regia added in a small voice,
[ And we’ll burn him so thoroughly that not even a bone fragment remains… ]
Robert spoke in a stern voice,
“You stay out of it.”
Radis huffed loudly and nudged her horse forward, making it walk ahead.
“That girl.”
Robert pretended to click his tongue, but he had no intention of letting her face that vile criminal.
He had already sent a message to the estate in advance, so when they arrived, a subjugation squad member from the Roschilde family came out immediately to greet them.
“It’s an honor to have members of the subjugation squad from the Russell Marquisate visit House Roschilde subjugation squad!”
When the squad member extended his hand for a handshake, Robert nudged Radis forward with his hand on her back.
“……?”
Radis, caught off guard, ended up shaking the squad member’s hand.
“R-Radis Tilrod. A pleasure.”
She glanced at Robert, but he remained silent.
With no other choice, Radis smiled awkwardly and proceeded to explain the situation to the Roschilde subjugation squad member, as they had planned.
“Our captain wanted to learn how other prestigious families run their subjugation squads before expanding our own, so we’ve come to visit.”
“Oh, if you’re from the Marquisate’s subjugation squad, you must be under Sir Lux! He’s truly remarkable! When the wyvern horde appeared two years ago, his exploits were dazzling. Do you remember that?”
“Uh, well, um…”
Radis felt cold sweat forming on her forehead as she glanced back at Robert.
Watching her, Robert spoke very politely,
“Please take your time discussing while on the tour. I’ll be looking around the area.”
After confirming that the Roschilde subjugation squad member, who seemed to be a fan of Lux, was leading Radis away, Robert also began to walk slowly.
Though he hadn’t told Radis, the documents detailing Thierry’s charges contained even more detailed information.
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