(MTL) It seems that the fiancée who is in love will be turned into a villainess

Chapter 16

16. the name of the black screen

　Earl Norden stood up from the sofa and placed his hand on Walter's shoulder. The act of kneeling for a servant is truly a virtue of mercy, and every family has its own characteristics.
　
"Walter, sorry for being a rude master."
　
　Earl Norden, I think you're serious, but that's the final blow. The same type of illiteracy as Edward.
　Sure enough, young Walter choked and rubbed his forehead against the floor.
　
"Master...!! I'm sorry. I was shallow. It's all my fault...!!"
"... so, can you tell me the circumstances..."
　
　Domenick-dono announced with a slightly withdrawn face.
　Domenick, your son is also worthy of consideration. ……Come to think of it, my parents might be the same.
　Every house has its own character (I said it twice because it's important).
　
　
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　After a brief apology battle, Walter began to explain his motives.
　One day, about two months ago.
　He was told this by a noble who visited the mansion.
　
　Earl Norden has been cursed by a magic stone, and his energy has been sucked out of him without even realizing it—if he continues like this, he will gradually weaken, and in the worst case, he will die.
　In order to break the curse, the magic stone must be delivered to someone who is qualified to be a wizard.
　He said he needed a brave young man willing to give himself up for his master.
　
　Walter, who had always wondered that there was a magic stone in the knight's house, swallowed this whisper without hesitation.
　The master is fascinated by the power of the magic stone and is about to be possessed and killed. Even if he goes against his master's life, even if it hurts his master's mood and puts himself in danger, he must save his master.
　Then, using the sleeping pills given to him, he made Earl Norden fall asleep and replaced the magic stone with the gap.
　It is said that he handed over the magic stone to a nobleman who had persuaded Walter.
　Apparently, the attendant said that it would take half a year to break the powerful curse. If the curse is lifted, the magic stone will be returned.
　
　…… Well, I guess that’s what it is.
　I knew it at first sight of young Walter. He had the same face and eyes as Harold. ……The eyes of a human who would risk his life for his master.
　At a glance, Count Norden was listening with tight lips.
　
　Now, let's get to the point.
　The noble who instigated Walter and stole the magic stone――,
　
“I am the Duke of Dorroid.”
　
　Everyone was at a loss for words for a moment when Walter announced the name.
　I didn't expect to see such a big name here. Speaking of dukes, the rank is higher than Marshall House and Earl Norden House.
　In the first place, there are only three ducal families in our country. Elizabeth's parents' house, the Duke of La Montrivre, the Duke of Utah, and the Duke of Dorroid. The Dorroid family was established by the younger brother of the previous king, so it's a new family. However, he is the highest rank among the nobles.
　
"The opponent is a little bad..."
　
　After a few seconds, Domenick-dono was right when he spat it out.
　Walter also believes and acts. …Or rather, if Walter didn't act, the Norden family would be displeased with the Duke of Drroid. And I can imagine that it would be a hassle.
　I've only met the head of the Dorroid family a few times, but I'm not good at it because they say they're almost royalty and treat me as their nephew. I thought he was far away from me.
　I'm sure there must have been a son around my age.
　If that house is pulling the strings of this turmoil, I can understand it somehow.
　Domenick-dono and Count Norden were also looking at the sky with strange expressions.
　
“I understand the circumstances, but the magic stone in question is already the Merryfield family.
"That's right. I will engrave a magic circle on the magic stone and find the person who gave me the protection."
　
　That's the only way, I nod.
　It would be nice if decisive evidence came out, but if not, we had no choice but to testify repeatedly. Walter's testimony alone was still weak.
　If they don't at least show that it was Duke Dorroid's request to give the magic stone the divine protection of the first-class forbidden spell, they won't be able to give some kind of punishment.
　
"Now then, Earl Norden. The punishment for this case is――"
“I will accept any kind of punishment.
"This is my clumsiness, Your Highness. I am to blame."
　
　When I opened my mouth, the hot master and servant were clinging to me.
　Both are telling you to punish yourself—the other is telling you to let it go.
　I let out a deep sigh while being stared at by Chihuahua-like eyes.
　
“…Regarding the matter of punishment, I will not question it for the time being. Both Earl Norden and Walter-kun, please spend your time as before. Maybe. Pretend you don't notice anything.
"that is……!!"
　
　Earl Norden opened his eyes. Walter doesn't quite get the roundabout way of saying it, and still looks desperate.
　It's really not to blame. Count Norden will explain that.
　
"Earl Norden, take care that Walter doesn't run away out of remorse."
"Yes, definitely."
　
　Walter also knelt as Earl Norden lowered his head.
　It was small, but there was a harvest. I could see what I had to do.
　I'm gathering information about Duke Dorroid, and Domenick-dono is searching for a magician with the protection of a magic stone.
　……Do I have to ask my father and mother again? After all, they are relatives....
　Domenick-dono, who seemed to have misunderstood something, gave me a caring look.
　
　
"I would not let that kind of talk come on."
　
　In the carriage on the way home, I looked up at Harold's sudden words.
　This man doesn't talk much. He rarely initiates a topic himself.
　What on earth was he talking about, and I realized he was referring to Walter. It seems that she even found out that she thought Walter looked like Harold. This is her, when did she learn to read minds? scary. No, from the front. It's scary too.
　
"……I know"
　
　Otherwise, it's always by your side and you don't show it all.
　The role of admonishing me when I do something stupid. That's why Harold has ice eyes.
　Or rather, in Harold's case, he was from the Earl Abakarov family, which had some of the most prominent friendships among domestic nobles, so it would be easy for him to find magicians, appraise magic stones, and remove curses. He'll do it in secret so that his name won't be tarnished if he's picked on.
　I know you're not saying that.
　
"I know"
　
　Again, Harold didn't say anything more.