A Young Lady Finds Her True Calling Living with the Enemy Vol.1 by Syuu

Author:Syuu [Syuu]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Cross Infinite World
Published: 2023-11-30T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 17: A Blessing with a Time Limit

THE next day, Bertine diligently worked at drawing copies of the necklace designs. The more she studied the innovative designs of the gorgeous necklaces, the more she lost herself in them.

“Bertine, why don’t you rest for a bit? I’m worried you’ll tire yourself out.”

“Thank you, Cassandra. I was having so much fun I lost track of the time.”

Right around the time Bertine finished sketching all six necklaces, she heard the sound of several horses outside. The messengers had returned, each holding a contract from their assigned chief.

“Chas, why have you come back empty-handed?” Bruno asked a messenger.

“Forgive me, my lord. I couldn’t persuade Lord Kurt.”

“No surprise, since he always insists on opposing my every opinion,” Bruno sighed. “If my back didn’t still pain me, I would jump on a horse right now and shout him down.”

Bertine had been quietly listening to the two men’s conversation, waiting for the right time to insert herself into it. “Bruno, would it be impolite if I visited this Lord Kurt myself?”

“Hm. Not impolite exactly, but I think the journey would be wasted considering your nationality.”

Bertine smiled faintly in response. “Should I end up failing, at least I’ll be able to enjoy the views of paradise on the return trip. So please do allow me to go.”

“I take it from the look on your face you have no intention of listening to me,” Bruno said wryly. “Then go on, make your visit, but don’t go alone. Take a guard with you. What says you, Evance?”

“Of course, I’m going with her,” Evance said. “I’ve been her escort from the start.”

Dorothée​ would stay behind at Bruno’s house while Bertine and Evance would be accompanied by two of Bruno’s men.

***

PREPARATIONS complete, the four of them set out to meet Lord Kurt. Bruno sent them off, then turned and spoke to Cassandra while massaging his back.

“Cassandra, do you think all of San Luenne’s women are warriors like her?”

“Haha. I wonder, I wonder. Though I definitely agree with you about Bertine being a warrior. She told me herself that she requested the most difficult region when the civil servant asked her if she had any preference. But I still find it hard to believe she willingly chose to come to the hinterlands despite knowing the challenges that awaited.”

Bruno boomed with laughter upon hearing this news. Almost immediately after his fit of humor, he groaned in pain, pressing down on his back.

“I see. She truly is a warrior woman. I was impressed by her perspective when I listened to her and Meira talk last night. She’s working for the children who will support this country’s future, eh? I was considering asking her if she’d like to become Evance’s bride, you know. What say you, dear wife?”

“Hm, I don’t think it will work,” Cassandra said. “I certainly can’t imagine our timid Evance catching a strong-willed warrior woman like her…”

“You’re right.”

They exchanged wry smiles, then, holding hands, made their way leisurely back inside the house.

***

BERTINE rode double with one of the escorts.

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