My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-Rank Adventurer Volume 2 [Complete] by MOJIKAKIYA

Author:MOJIKAKIYA
Language: eng
Format: epub

Chapter 23: In A Room Of The Bordeaux Estate

In a room of the Bordeaux estate, Ashcroft lay in tatters on the bed. He had been done in by Angeline’s merciless, relentless attacks. However, Angeline, who was supposed to have been victorious, was instead despondent and shamefaced. In front of her, Belgrieve stood scowling with folded arms.

“Ange...I know you’re strong. But your father doesn’t think it’s right for a strong person to one-sidedly attack someone weaker.”

“But dad...he started it.”

“Even if he is at fault, is that enough reason for you to go berserk?”

“Urgh...”

“No griping. If you’re going to let power go to your head, you’d be better off not picking up a sword at all.”

For once, Belgrieve seemed sincerely angry. Angeline was down in the dumps, of course, but she wasn’t the only one—Miriam, Anessa, and Sasha, who had all egged her on, seemed affected as well. Helvetica and Seren exchanged glances, watching silently from the back.

It was around that time that Ashcroft groaned as he raised his torso from the bed. “No, sir... This is my mistake. Sir Belgrieve, please don’t be so angry at Angeline.”

“But Ashcroft, you’re an important official tasked with the internal management of the territory. Now that she’s put you out of commission...”

“That is precisely why I should have shown some self-restraint... Despite being a steward who should have known better, I let foolhardiness get the better of me. Belgrieve, Angeline, you have my apologies. It’s not as bad as it looks. My bones and muscles don’t hurt so—ow!”

Ashcroft grimaced as a maid pressed a cloth soaked in disinfectant against his wounds.

Belgrieve sighed. “You don’t know how thankful I am to hear you say that... Ange, apologize to Ashcroft.”

“Ugh...but...”

“Angeline.”

“I’m sorry...” Though clearly wholly reluctant, Angeline bowed her head.

“Umm...Sir Belgrieve,” Sasha timidly piped in. “This all happened at my suggestion. Please don’t be too angry at Ange...”

Anessa and Miriam were likewise apologetic, their gazes fixed on the floor.

“We fired her up... Sorry, Ashcroft.”

“It’s not all Ange’s fault. Sorry...”

“You have some good friends...” Belgrieve cracked a slight smile, placing a gentle hand over Angeline’s head. Angeline’s face, while sullen, softened ever-so-slightly. “Now then,” he said, purposely trying to sound cheerful, “I’ve made things rather awkward between us. You must be busy, Helvetica. Please, don’t mind us and return to your duties.”

Helvetica chuckled. “Thank you for the concern—I think I’ll do just that. I’ll be back with good medicine, Ashe. Rest well and restore your spirits. It was a good lesson for you, wasn’t it?”

“It was an honor... I have been reminded of my own immaturity.” Ashcroft inclined his head in humility.

Helvetica beamed as she pulled a chair up by the bed and took a seat. “Good... Well, now that Ashe can’t move, we’ll need to have your discussion here. After all, it seems that Count Malta will be here soon.”

“What?” Ashcroft grimaced.

Seren nodded. “We received a letter this morning. He’ll be here tomorrow at earliest, and if not, the day after.”

The discussion had begun, and Belgrieve hurriedly evacuated the room.

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