The Knight Who Broke Off Our Engagement and Told Me to Never Show My Face Again Still Clings to Me Today, Even Though I Was Possessed and Turned Into a Villainess for Ten Years - 17 – Miraculous
“Am I… cool, do you think?”
“Huh?”
After my shift ended, I was drinking tea in the break room when suddenly, a man wearing a strange helmet came in.
And then, as I nearly spit out my tea in surprise, the first thing he asked was that. I was so confused, I didn’t even know where to start questioning him.
“Sadie said I looked really cool.”
“Wait, did you get involved with her again? And why are you wearing that thing?”
“Because I wore this, no one realized it was me.”
“……”
When I calmed down and listened to the story step by step, it seemed that he had escorted Sadie Arclight outside while dressed like this. I wonder what Sadie thought of Rufus dressed like that. If it were me, I would absolutely hate to be seen walking with someone like that.
After I forced him to take off the old helmet, Rufus had an unbelievably happy face.
Even though he was the kind of person who, just by seeing her beautifully dressed, would say strange things like “my heart hurts” and “I don’t want anyone else to see her,” and even bash his head against the wall.
So now, after walking and talking with her, and being told “you looked cool in your knight outfit,” it makes sense that he’s this overjoyed.
“I might die from loving her too much.”
“I see. That’s unfortunate.”
“…About her situation, I’m thinking of moving more than ever before.”
“What about the matter with the marquis?”
“I plan to handle it quietly behind the scenes.”
Is this really okay? He’s not exactly free either. I got worried and told him to let me know if there was anything I could help with. Rufus looked very surprised, but thanked me sincerely.
“And also, you should return that later. We can’t have a theft incident on our hands.”
“Got it.”
“But still, you came back pretty late. Didn’t you just escort her home?”
“Yeah. I also talked to a man who approached her.”
Apparently, when he came back wearing that helmet to escort her, Sadie Arclight was being harassed by a man. The man even grabbed her arm forcefully. I wonder if it really ended with just a conversation.
But when I saw Rufus looking happily at the helmet, I didn’t feel like asking.
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“—Yes, all correct. You remember things very quickly.”
“Really? Thank you so much.”
After safely finishing the ball and reuniting with Neil, I was in a great mood every day. In fact, in two days, I’m finally going to meet with Neil and Gerald, the three of us together.
And today again, Ms. Ramona, who came as my tutor, was teaching me various things about this country.
“Do you understand how the church works now?”
“Yes.”
Ms. Ramona has been teaching me everything from the beginning, since I don’t even know what I don’t know.
Even though I seriously lack common sense right now, she never looks annoyed or confused and always teaches me kindly. She’s honestly too good to be my tutor, she’s such a wonderful person.
“Um, why has the Pope lived so long?”
“It’s said he was born from God.”
“From God…! What kind of person is he?”
“He is said to be a man, a woman, a child, or an old person. Only a few people are allowed to see him.”
I didn’t know there was such an amazing person.
In fact, if a miraculous person like that exists, then maybe people could believe in our body-switching too. Unfortunately, we have no proof right now.
It seems that in this country, the nobles are divided into groups like the royal faction and the church faction, while the Arclight family is considered neutral.
“Ms. Ramona, which faction are you in?”
“Our count family is neutral. …Sadie, listen carefully—it’s okay because it’s me, but don’t carelessly ask others that question.”
“O-oh, okay. I’m sorry.”
“No, just be careful from now on. Especially since things are unstable lately, don’t ever talk about this outside.”
I nodded deeply in agreement, and the teacher took out her notebook.
“Next time, shall we study magic? If the weather’s nice, we can try practicing outside.”
“Yes, please.”
“Actually, I can use water magic too. Most of my past students used wind or ice magic.”
“Really…! I’ll do my best.”
At my words, she nodded this time. Then she said, “You’re a mysterious girl,” and gave me a gentle smile.
“I think you’ll be my last student.”
“Last…?”
“Yes. Originally, I wasn’t planning to teach anyone anymore. But someone really insisted that I become your tutor.”
But then she added, “I’m glad I got to know you,” and said we should keep working hard together, which made me really happy. I want to become the kind of student she can be proud of.
However, she never told me who had asked her to be my tutor. In the end, all I could do was ask her to pass along my thanks through her.
Later, after seeing Ms. Ramona off, I decided to go into town to buy some thread and books. I needed more thread for Tim’s sword belt, and I wanted to buy books like the ones in the library so I could do my own research at home.
Since me going out even a little becomes a big deal, I thought about just asking someone to go for me. But everyone said it’s important to get fresh air too. So I decided to take their advice, and like always, I left the mansion with Hara, Tim, and two guards.
After buying the items I needed, I thought I’d go straight home for today.
“Sadie?”
Suddenly, someone called my name. I turned around. Right away, Tim stepped between me and the person who called out to me. I peeked a little from behind Tim and looked at the man’s face.
He was very tall and had a refreshing look—but I had no memory of him. I wondered who he was, and then our eyes met clearly. For some reason, he looked very happy.
“You’re Sadie, the girl who pulled weeds, right?”
“…Huh?”
I couldn’t hide my confusion. The man smiled gently.
“It’s me, Norman.”