𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎: 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬!
It seemed as though Florenci had sensed something was amiss from the unusual demeanor of the butler.
Apparently, he had promptly gone to fetch me, but noticed a letter left in the room.
Since the front door can only be locked and unlocked with a key managed by the butler, he surmised that someone must have left through the back door.
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“I had told Young Master Florenci to wait a while, and I’ve been waiting here for Graciela-ojousama’s return.”
“I see. I’ll go to Florenci immediately.”
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Although I’m dressed in a maid outfit, I don’t have the luxury to worry about appearances right now.
I quickly head towards Florenci.
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When I knocked on his door, it swung open forcefully.
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“Graciela-ojousama, what on earth has happened?!”
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I embrace Florenci’s small shoulders and lead him towards the long bench.
Telling him about our father’s death is hard, especially when he already looks so anxious. But I’m the only one who can tell him.
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“Florenci, please listen carefully.”
“Y, Yes.”
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Holding down my throbbing chest, I tell Florenci about our father’s death.
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“Otou-sama’s condition took a turn for the worse, and he passed away.”
“What――?!”
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Florenci’s wide eyes filled with tears that quickly fell.
“The doctor had said that Otou-sama was getting better.”
“Yes. . . . . .”
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Recently, he had even been able to get up for short periods.
But last night, he vomited blood profusely and remained unconscious until his death.
I still can’t believe it.
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“Uuh. . . . . . uwuuuh!!”
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Hugging Florenci as he cries large tears and wallows in his sorrow.
We’ve been left alone, but we’ve prepared as much as we can.
We won’t make the same mistake twice.
While comforting Florenci, I was also contemplating our next move.
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🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸🔸
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I received word from the butler that my uncle’s family, having heard of my father’s passing, had come to the mansion.
Finally, the moment to face them arrived.
Before time rewound, I had gratefully accepted my uncle’s offer to handle the funeral, entrusting everything to him. I was completely oblivious at the time that this was the first step towards ruin.
But I am different now.
“Um, as per your instructions, I asked the family to wait at the entrance, but they seemed rather displeased.”
“Yes, I expected as much.”
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In the past, I let my uncle’s family into my father’s office. That’s when they stole the pocket watch with the Duke Mendoza family crest.
This time, I planned to have them wait at the entrance and talk to them there.
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“I will head there now.”
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I went there dressed in a jet-black dress for mourning.
Despite being still away from the entrance, the complaints from my uncle’s family resonated.
Upon reaching the staircase leading to the entrance, my uncle quickly noticed me.
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“Ah, Graciela. Good. Your incompetent butler had us waiting in such a place!”
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My aunt adds to his words.
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“Despite it being autumn, the entrance is cold. Please let us into a room with a fireplace soon.”
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Sonia nods as if it’s a matter of course.
They should be offering words of condolence for my father first, but instead, they voiced their complaints about the current situation.
I knew it, but I can’t help but feel a fresh sense of astonishment at these people.
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“Uncle Gael, Aunt Romina, Sonia――everyone, I was hoping we could talk here today.”
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Upon hearing this, my uncle’s family looked at me in shock.
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“Gr, Graciela, what are you talking about! I came here to help you!”
“I don’t need it.”
“What?!”
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My uncle looks at me with incredulous eyes.
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“Wh, what do you mean you don’t need it, we’re about to have your father’s funeral, aren’t we? There’s no way a young person like you can handle it.”
“No, I have nothing but confidence that I will do it admirably. Therefore, Uncle, please leave.”
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Maybe it’s because he’s only seen my obedient side so far, but my uncle seemed taken aback. Instead, my aunt speaks in a lecturing tone.
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“Graciela, you’re just upset because your Otou-sama passed away. Don’t worry, if you leave it to my husband, you won’t have a thing to worry about.”
“That’s right! Graciela, stop being cheeky and follow Otou-sama.”
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I responded to their words with a shake of my head.
Perhaps realizing that my resolve won’t be shaken, my uncle decided to resort to force.
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“It seems I need to ‘teach you a lesson’.”
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My uncle raised his hand and tried to ascend the staircase.
The moment he stepped in, his body tumbled as if it had hit an invisible wall.
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“What?!”
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My uncle stood up and tried to climb the stairs again, but the result was the same.
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“Wh, what is this?!”
“It’s ‘magic’.”
“Magic, you say?! Why can you use such a thing?!”
“Uncle, have you forgotten? The Duke Mendoza family is one of the leading families of magicians in the country. There are many magic books in the basement, and it was an environment where you could learn knowledge at any time.”
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I had set up magic threads throughout the mansion that prevented those with ill will from passing through.
Of course, it was something I made in collaboration with Ga-chan.
Until now, I had only created lace, but spiderwork is a magic that uses my imagination to complete various things.
I consulted with Ga-chan about whether we could create a barrier-like thread, and that’s what we made.
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“This magic prevents anyone with ill will towards us from passing.”
“St, stop joking! I don’t harbor any ill will towards you! Even today, I came here thinking of helping you, ungrateful girl!”
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Perhaps he can still talk big because he hasn’t used me yet.
I had no intention of believing a word my uncle said.
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Afterwards, when my aunt and Sonia tried to approach me, the result was the same as my uncle’s.
They couldn’t even get close to me.
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“Uncle, it’s time for you to leave. I am busy preparing for my father’s funeral.”
“Graciela, what are you――!!”
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Stretching my hand in front of my uncle’s family, I clench my fist tight.
Then, like marionettes, my uncle’s family turns around.
Next, as I swing my arm, the front door opens, and my uncle’s family is thrown out.
The door immediately closes, locked by Ga-chan’s hand.
“Phew, that went well.”
[Nya!]
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This is also a magic that imitates marionettes, made in cooperation with Ga-chan.
While I was talking, Ga-chan connected the hands and feet of my uncle’s family with magical threads.
I was able to easily kick them out and took a sigh of relief.
I can hear the sound of the door being banged hard from outside, but they can do it as much as they want.
Even if they broke the door, because there is a barrier of Ga-chan’s special thread, they wouldn’t be able to enter.
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