Chapter 11: Expectations
[Sounds like it’s going to be quite interesting.]
Mr. Ghost’s voice was heard after Zion left the room.
“Well, eavesdropping is not a good hobby.”
[I do feel bad about it. But as someone who needs to protect you, I thought it was important to know what was being discussed.]
“Indeed, it was an important conversation to consider our future plans. . .”
Finne recalled the conversation and held her head.
“What does it even mean that the《Ice Magician》 had a crush on me? It’s such a confusing situation! All I did was harass him!”
[Feelings are often difficult to convey properly. However, his earnest efforts to find you do change the impression of his true feelings.]
“. . .”
Finne blushed as Mr. Ghost narrowed his eyes.
[I’m happy if you’re having fun.]
“Shut up.”
Finne stares resentfully, then says.
“Anyway, considering our goals, the situation is moving in a positive direction. We can now keep track of the《Ice Magician》’s movements as a collaborator and start exploring the Creutzfeldt family with peace of mind. The 《Mirror of Cucumericulus》 is necessary to complete Mr. Ghost’s research. Although it was unexpected that Bernard lost his position as head of the family, we can still use my position as the wife of the next head of the family to obtain it.”
[Are you sure about that?]
Mr. Ghost asked with a puzzled expression.
“What do you mean?”
[I don’t need your help. More than that, I want you to be happy. Listen to your heart, do what you want, and make your wishes come true. There were only problems with the marriage to the corrupt Duke, but the next heir seems like a decent partner. It seems like he is strongly attracted to the 《Witch of Dawn》, you, and if you reveal your true identity, you might be able to have a happy married life.”
“That’s impossible.”
Finne said.
[That’s not my type. I have a personality that can live happily alone, and I don’t like the idea of having someone else take care of me. I can’t forgive anything crooked, so I’m not suited to living in noble society. Above all——.”
After hesitating for a moment, she continued.
“Mr. Ghost is much more important to me. You have no idea how much you saved me when I was alone. There is nothing more important than fulfilling the wish of my benefactor.”
[But I want you to prioritize yourself first.]
“This is what I want the most.”
Finne said.
“There is no need for a change. Let’s proceed with the plan.”
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Private room at night.
After finishing work and taking a break, Zion reflected on his conversation with Finne.
(It was completely different from what I imagined.)
Despite being unable to go outside due to her poor interpersonal skills, she was an easy person to talk to.
Despite having resistance to trusting others and revealing his innermost thoughts, he found himself speaking honestly about his feelings.
Why did he feel like he could trust her?
Zion knows the reason for that.
(She is like that person.)
The 《Witch of Dawn》 who saved him.
Her voice and way of speaking felt similar to what he heard back then.
(Probably because she was by her side as her disciple.)
She would have been influenced not only by magic but also by her human nature.
Even just that faint presence made Zion feel completely satisfied.
The time that flowed away in four years and the fading memories.
The shadow of her that he had been desperately pursuing.
(I finally found it. . . I’m close. . .)
He opened the door and stepped out onto the balcony of his private room.
The pleasant night breeze blew through.
A small star peeked through a gap in the cloudy sky in the north.
He reached out to it, twinkling in the northern sky.
He knew he couldn’t reach it.
But that was okay.
He wanted to reach out his hand.
He wanted to meet her and talk to her like back then.
And he wanted to tell her that he could live thanks to her.
He felt like he had found a clue to getting everything in the world.
She must be such a valuable existence to her.
It was just a little progress.
Yet, his heart was full just from that.
(It would be nice if we could meet.)
There was a childish, faint hope in his heart.
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