The Trials and Tribulations of My Next Life as a Noblewoman: Volume 2 Part 1 [Parts 1 to 9] by Kamihara

Author:Kamihara
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Light Novel, partial, fantasy, reincarnation, romance, nobility, intrigue, j-novel heart, female protagonist, light mystery
Publisher: J-Novel Club (generated)

It had been some time since we’d seen one another, but Reinald looked relaxed in his chair. He gestured for me to take a seat opposite him.

“It is nice to see you,” he said. “I am glad to see you have recovered from your injuries.”

“I appreciate you taking time out of your busy schedule to see me,” I said.

“I was just thinking that I’d like to take a break anyway,” he replied. “I heard that you were bedridden for a time. How are you feeling?”

“Though I’d love to take things easy and properly rest, I’ve been incredibly busy... I want nothing more than for all of this to settle, and soon.”

Whateley and Haring took their leave while Reinald and I shared pleasantries. As soon as I was seated, tea was served; the mellow scent of it tickled at my nose.

“But you seem to have been stuck here of late,” I continued. “Have you been particularly rushed off your feet?”

“Wherever I go, there is only the wailing of the fall of Conrad. The margrave may have left the royal capital, but some decades ago he was a most important presence. The older people, in particular, feel forced to get their acts together.”

He shrugged. I got the sense the elderly were speaking up and having the young do all their running around. He did not look as bored as he had in the past, however.

“Speaking of wailing, we happened to catch the two princes arguing on our way here,” I said. “Perhaps that was proof that we are all on edge and agitated of late. They seemed oblivious to the crowd surrounding them, and didn’t shy away at all from airing out their grievances with one another in public.”

“The princes?”

“Indeed. They even spoke of having a duel. I have to imagine that somebody will stop them, but even speaking of such a thing is sure to make the citizenry anxious.”

“A duel... My, my... Actions so unbecoming of the royal family.”

“You know of such duels, Sir Reinald?”

“Of course. One of Falkrum’s sillier traditions.”

I didn’t know what intrigued him so much about it, but it was clear to me that he enjoyed the idea. I wondered why. His mirth, however, only caused me to grow all the more uneasy. I thanked him once more for his help supporting Conrad, to which he nodded kindly.

“Now, what business brings you here today?” he asked. “I’ve opened my schedule for this meeting, but I’m sure you must be rather busy. I assume you aren’t here merely just to chat?”

“I’m glad you’re happy to get right to it,” I replied. “However, before I get into that there are a few things I must ask you.”

“Go ahead. I will answer whatever I can.”

I let out a short breath. The main reason we were here was the matter of a guardian, and that was what I had told Whateley, but in truth I sat before Reinald so as to get an answer to a question of my own.

“This is but a scratching within my own mind, and not a matter I have discussed with anyone.

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