The Intrigue of Marielle Clarac by Haruka Momo

Author:Haruka Momo [MOMO, HARUKA]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Published: 2020-12-19T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

Though the smuggling investigation continued, there were no new developments for now. While we were waiting to receive new information, we decided to make a start on seeing the sights of Enciel Island.

Thus, the day after our arrival, Lord Simeon and I left the manor together and again walked toward Cours port. There were a number of hotels in the surrounding urban area, and many shops aimed at tourists, each teeming with local specialties.

While choosing souvenirs for my family and friends, I found a charming parasol and asked Lord Simeon to buy that for me as well.

I wonder what happened to the parasol I lost on board the Decoration? I asked the crew to look for it, but they never found it. Perhaps it fell into the sea—or maybe someone else picked it up and kept it. I hope someone’s getting some use out of it, at least. It would be a shame if it just sank into the depths.

We were surrounded by tourists just like us. Well-dressed ladies and gentlemen were browsing the shops and enjoying a morning of shopping. With all these wealthy people around us, it felt a lot like Sans-Terre. Whenever it felt too familiar, all I had to do was look up at the sky. A bright and carefree world enveloped us that was entirely different from the capital.

We were left with quite a lot to carry after buying so many things, so Lord Simeon went to get a carriage, taking it all with him. As I waited, I browsed the nearby stalls. Though some of them sold souvenirs, others sold food and drink to be eaten on the spot. Even nobles could be seen forgetting about manners for a while and experiencing the local street food.

I’d love to buy something delicious and sit on a bench with Lord Simeon while we eat. After coming all this way, I have to be daring and eat some things I’ve never tried before. Seafood skewers appeared to be a perfect choice, but then the sweets at the next stall caught my eye. How darling! They’ve covered little apples in toffee! And what about that brightly colored rope they’re selling—is that something sweet as well?

I flitted about between the different stalls, torn this way and that by all the tasty-looking treats. Suddenly I noticed a man and woman a short distance away. “Oh!”

The woman’s ostentatious hairstyle and dress drew the eye first of all. It was Alice, accompanied of course by Lionel. This was the first time I had seen them since arriving on the island. Presumably they were staying at a hotel, since they hadn’t come to the lord’s manor at all.

It appeared they were out shopping, just like us, but Lionel did not look especially interested. Alice tried tugging on his sleeve several times to try and draw his attention to places that caught her interest. Then she said something and he immediately turned and left, ignoring her sullen pleas.

Left on her own, Alice squared her shoulders and walked in the opposite direction—toward me.

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