Drop!! ～A Tale of the Fragrance Princess～ (LN)

Volume 4, Epilogue: To Exchange Words Part 2

I do my best so that I wont get jealous a lot. I thought, and I heard a polite knock at the door.

Excuse me, Sylvester-sama. Its Clive.

Come in.

Vernoux, who heard Clives voice and my approval, frowned a little and said, Were still talking. He has bad timing, but he acted like he usually did when Clive entered the room and lightly raised a hand. Clive, who saw that, looked displeased as if he was responding to Vernoux.

This is also something that always happens.

Vernoux-dono. Why are you bothering Sylvester-sama?

Im not bothering him.

I wonder about that.

Clive said as he headed straight for me. Then, he gave me a bunch of papers.

This is the documents I told you about before.

Thanks.

Youre welcome. Anyway will you be staying in your room today?

This is the first time hes asked me this honestly, but he wouldnt hold back now since hes talked to father about this. Is his patience running out?

I heard fathers voice telling me to do a better job, and I smiled.

Yeah. I dont have to train, and I have things I want to read. But, I dont plan on stopping by the library. I have to read the documents you gave me, Clive.

This is the truth.

Even if I have plans, I wont tell him the truth I mean, I would be in trouble in the future if Im not cunning.

Clive stayed silent for a while when he heard my answer, but he soon sighed softly.

It doesnt seem like your affairs just involve the library, Sylvester-sama.

Youre like a noisy mother-in-law, Clay. The castle is huge, theres no way he would just go to the library. If there is such a Prince, then he would be too recluse.

Vernoux-dono, would you mind not interrupting?

Vernoux, who tried to help me, attracted Clives attention. No, it seemed like he was making fun of Clive rather than helping me. Vernoux might have been feigning even though he looked like he was having a little fun either way, this has definitely offended Clive.

I never told you that you could call me Clay. I only said that to Sylvester-sama.

Youre so hard-headed. You dont have to worry about that because I call you Clay first, right? His Highness never calls you Clay, does he?

Sylvester-sama just doesnt call me that in front of other people.

I smiled wryly inside at those misleading words. I was considerate towards him because he seemed like he hated being called Clayby Vernoux.

Eh, so you actually like it?

I dont.

So youre saying that you want His Highness to call you a name that you dont like? Thats not right, is it? Youre shy.

Vernoux. Stop.

Clive would resent him if Vernoux said any more than this, so I stopped him, and he shrugged. Ah, he was going to stop even if I hadnt stopped him. However, Vernoux probably wont stop calling him Clay, so Clive should probably just give up.

Clive gave a long sigh.

If you keep hiding your appearances too much, then well have to ask the rumoured girl to fortune-tell where Sylvester-sama is.

Vernoux tilted his head at those words.

Its surprising. Do you believe in dream fortune-telling, Clay?

Of course its a joke. But, I dont know whos doing it, so I would like to ask you not to force me to do something unknown.

Aside from believing it or not, thats a dreadful way of putting it. Even if shes called the Saint, she only does silly fortunes like telling the weather and looking for lost items, right? Its not like fortune-tellers are rare, so you dont have to protest.

Youre too careless. Anyway, why do you know so much about the Saint?

Clive glared at Vernoux lightly. However, Vernoux didnt flinch.

Well, of course, Ive heard rumours about her. Its not like theyre making a new religion. Shes just a child. There are people who actually think shes helped them.

Look, aside from it working or not, its like effective medicine to people who believe.

Vernoux checked up everything about her because theDreamer Girlhas been the topic of many rumours lately.

Its not good to go out to town without knowing about things taking place in the world. However, there isnt any bad or dangerous information at the moment, most of the information was about the fortune-teller whose predictions are spot-on.

In the first place, I think the castle would investigate if there were suspicious people, so there was nothing to worry about if that wasnt taking place. Like Vernoux said, she wasnt just a fortune-teller. It seems like she does this because she likes making people happy.

However, even though he checked up on her, he hadnt met her directly. He said that he had watched her from afar, but it could have a negative impact on his stealth if he approached her. But, he might not be interested in her enough to want to meet her.

I dont think any suspicious people would approach His Highness any time soon.

Im worried that they would approach him.

Why are you suspicious of me? Im not acquainted with the dreamer girl.

Clive raised his eyebrow at Vernoux who lightly protested.

Im not just talking about her. Im telling you not to introduce girls whose intentions are unknown to Sylvester-sama. Are you saying you have no idea who Im talking about?

Yeah, not at all.

Vernoux replied nonchalantly, but I knew that Clive was talking about Dilly.

I told Clive that I have never met her before, but his doubts still havent been cleared. Clives father, Marquis Eames, doesnt seem to think much of Earl Pameradia, Dillys father, so it cant be helped but he hasnt met her at all, so I didnt have to worry about his concern.

And every time he gets suspicious, I smile silently as if I have nothing to say Perhaps my response made him more suspicious?

You worry too much, Clay. Even if a suspicious lady approaches His Highness, she cant deceive His Majesty. Dont worry.

Im worried because you, a cunning person, is by his side.

If youre that worried, then you best keep watch so that you wont be outwitted. Thats also better for me since you doubt me.

Vernoux, who replied provocatively, firmly appealed his innocence. I would be troubled if he reinforces his monitoring, but this is Vernoux, so this is surely his way of masquerading my absence. Vernoux shook his head and escaped from Clives glare.

But I didnt think you would talk about the dreamer girl, Clay. The ladies talk about her a lot.

He was probably referring to Dilly talking about the dreamer girl the other day.

Ladies might talk about the dreamer girl at tea parties.

I suddenly thought as I hummed along. Dilly said that Lady Hazel had told her about the dreamer girl, but is she curious about the girl because she had brought her up?

Dilly doesnt seem interested in fortune-tellers, so she might have been collecting information for tea parties did she perhaps want to get her fortune done? It didnt look like she did, but its bothering me now.

How do I put it? It doesnt seem like Dilly. Of course, I know that Dilly acts beyond what I expect of a lady.

In any case, I hope you dont go out to meet the dreamer girl out of curiosity.

Clay let out a deep sigh and said. He probably thought he wasnt making any progress. However, Vernoux reacted to him straight away.

Theres no way hed do that. If he really wants to see her, then he could just call her to the castle.

Well, I wont do that.

See, His Highness said it. Are you relieved?

Clays eyes, as he looked at Vernoux, said that hes really suspicious. However, this conversation was over because he couldnt catch me sneaking out of the castle.

Then, Ill come back later.

Clay said and left. I turned to Vernoux and asked.

You know can you two get along?

Okay. But that wasnt my fault.

I dont think its Clays fault either.

Vernoux shrugged and stood up with a kick of his legs.

Well, its not like you can freely choose what the dreamer girl predicts. Its like people are exaggerating to console themselves.

Thats right.

However, thats just for now. I dont know what will happen in the future, she might really be the second coming of the Saint, like the rumours say she is. But Ill say one thing. It doesnt seem like Clay would really go into town to ask her about where you are.

He said jokingly, and I smiled wryly.

But isnt it rather hard on her too? I hope she can live in peace.

Its someone elses affair, but it must be rather hard to live without concealing a unique power.

Yeah. Shes just an orphan, but shes being protected by the church, so it should be fine. They stopped her from fortune-telling, but shes a child, so she does it behind their backs. Im sure shes happy that people compliment her.

Were children, and I found it strange that Vernoux was talking like an adult. I laughed a little.

Do you want your fortune told?

Nope I feel like Dilly would do unexpected things even if her fortune is told. No matter how correct the fortunes are, I cant imagine them being correct.

Haha, thats right.

Of course, if it can trigger something, then I think its very reliable. But, its not something I want to rely on right now.

However what Vernoux said a while ago, If he really wants to see her, then he could just call her to the castleis prickling me. Dilly doesnt come no matter how much I invite her.

Of course, she would come if I ordered her to, but she hates it, so my popularity with her will fall. In the end, I cant summon her.

But, I wonder if I should mention it lightly to the Earl.

My expectations have been crushed every time, but the best chance I have to meet her as Sylvesteris probably through Elvis. No, getting him to let me meet Dilly might be the hardest thing to do, but I have no other methods.

She seemed interested in fathers reign, but there still isnt much I can do in public So, this is my chance.

Whats wrong?

No, its nothing.

This isnt something to praise, but Ill do my best to get Dilly a little interested in Sylvesterthrough the mobile library project. I am hated, but I was taught a scheme on how to recover. It should be a good chance.

Of course, Im planning on making an effort even without those evil thoughts, but I want her to understand that I have those expectations and that I would be nervous.

Instead, Im going to do my best to get a better result.

Translator: Blushy

Editor: SenjiQ