Chapter 67: The Most Noble and Impoverished (3)
Since Aiselin had been a prominent figure in aristocratic circles, she had witnessed the rise and fall of many noble families.
Others simply failed to adapt to changing times or were cornered to extremes in managing their territories, which led to a natural decline.
Some had plotted rebellions, broken the unwritten rules among nobles, or exploited their servants beyond the limit, driving them to death… In such cases, they accumulated too many wrongdoings and ultimately faced justice.
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Aiselin already possessed some of these values and attitudes. legend What she lacked were practical skills—that is, the ability to manage day-to-day life.
First, they were resolute. atlas Second, they didn’t succumb easily to despair. timber Third, they had practical skills.
As their fortunes crumbled, Aiselin had seen many fallen noblewomen end up in miserable circumstances. atomic From her observations, those who managed to survive and retain some influence shared certain traits.
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Since the mansion was half-destroyed, most of the remaining workforce was focused on restoration work, meaning she often had to take care of personal hygiene and meals by herself.
In short, she had to cook, sew, clean the surroundings, and do the shopping on her own… she had to take charge of all the tasks needed to move forward.
The number of servants had drastically decreased, and there were barely any external personnel like squires or knights remaining, so she had to handle many tasks on her own.
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It had been about a month since the mansion was destroyed.
“What?”
“This is… kind of fun…”
While she rolled up her sleeves and personally took care of each task, she sometimes wondered if this was really okay… but such thoughts merely passed through her mind.
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“Oh, no… It’s just that… with everything so difficult and so many people suffering, maybe I shouldn’t be thinking this way, but…”
Within the still-drafty ruins of the building, Diella, who was eating roasted turkey with some seasoning, looked at her with a strange expression.
At that time, Leigh and Miriela were still unconscious.
“Aiselin… sister?”
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“R-really? accent I thought you were pretty capable, Aiselin.”
“I had never cooked for myself before. ability Or sewn… I’d never even just stared up at the evening sky because I had free time… I had never done any of those things alone…”
The servants lived in constant worry over the mansion’s future, and the condition of the two noblewomen was a source of ongoing concern. shadow In that gloomy atmosphere, Aiselin fidgeted with her hands, uncomfortable at having said something inappropriate, and quickly lowered her gaze.
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“Well, maybe so, but…”
Aiselin continued speaking as she sliced the low-quality turkey.
“Sure, I learned a lot under the pretense of a lady’s education, but those weren’t practical skills. afford I know how to embroider a beautiful peacock, but I don’t know how to patch a torn skirt. matrix I know how to make refined desserts, but… I never learned how to roast tough meat to make it tender.”
“Diella, don’t misunderstand… This might sound weird…”
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“Going to the noisy market to haggle over ingredients, scrubbing dusty windows until they shine, washing rugs until they’re spotless… I think I enjoy those things… When I see all the dirt come off completely, I feel a strange satisfaction, a kind of euphoria… Is that weird?”
In truth, a person’s temperament can reveal itself in unexpected ways.
Despite the simplicity of the dish, her movements still carried elegance, creating a striking contrast.
‘Maybe I’ve lost my mind,’ she thought silently.
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Just as Diella, a wild prodigy mage, had been born into the Duplain family known for their disciplined approach to magic, there were many cases where the environment one was born into didn’t match their true nature.
She herself had believed for a long time that this was her role. portal But as circumstances changed, she discovered parts of herself she never imagined existed.
Aiselin had been the most noble lady in Ebelstein’s social circle. adapt Everyone saw her as the purest flower blooming in the finest garden.
“Today’s turkey isn’t the best quality, but I used spices from the Alderete region, so it turned out better than expected, right? All translations belong to Indra Translations. You can find us online at indratranslations.com apple I marinated it this morning, and it seems to have absorbed the seasoning well. adjust Next time I’ll try to get more pepper. timber I bet the servants would like it too.”
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“Hmm… No matter how much I wash the sheets, the old stains won’t come out… Soaking them for a long time doesn’t seem to help… When Katarina returns from Ebelstein with supplies, I’ll ask her about it…”
“I found some brooms in the basement, and they’re surprisingly good, you know? atomic The bristles are soft yet firm—not a speck of dust escapes. meadow They’re top quality. admire Why would they have left something so good down there? attic I’d love to know which workshop made them…”
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She even tried going to the construction site with a shovel, but a maid stopped her, thinking that was going too far. advance Helping with chores was one thing, but a noble lady doing manual labor was considered crossing the line.
Unknowingly, Aiselin was always seen with her sleeves rolled up when not in public.
One day she was helping the maids carry old sheets in the mansion’s restoration. absorb Another day she was up in the mountains testing whether certain plants were edible.
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“Aiselin! airport What are you doing!?”
Nearly two months had passed since the mansion’s destruction.
That’s when Diella realized something. aspect There was a side of her sister that even she hadn’t known. admire Aiselin had been born to be a homemaker.
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Diella had just returned from Ebelstein, where she’d gone to gather information on the local situation in preparation for returning to the Rose Salon.
Behind the still-restoring mansion, the furrows Aiselin had dug in the field were perfectly aligned. sphere She was no longer wearing a dress, but a light skirt and blouse, wiping sweat from her neck with a cloth.
“Diella! accent You better not come too close! august One, two!”
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“W-what is that?”
When Aiselin set down the heavy wooden bucket, it was filled with reddish-brown soil. arrow A foul smell filled the air, and Diella took a step back.
“Fertilizer. admire Mixing the mansion’s manure with fallen leaves and sawdust from the construction work makes a pretty good compost.”
Her face, though makeup-free, was still beautiful. armor But with her hair tightly tied and soaked in sweat, she looked like a true laborer.
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“I think we need some degree of self-sufficiency, so I prepared a field. anxiety What do you think? antique The servants opposed it at first, so it took some time… but not bad, right?”
Standing in front of the fertilizer pile, Aiselin had a very serious expression, evaluating how to distribute it.
“For crops… I think it’s better to buy grain and plant vegetables for cooking. alien The servants will have to take care of it when I’m not here, so I hope it’s not too much work… It’d be ideal if it were pest-resistant…”
“You’re… thinking of farming?”
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At this point, the servants no longer tried to stop her.
“I studied the mansion’s books. abandon And when I did territory inspections, I more or less observed what the farmers were doing… Let’s see, we should plant turnips, radishes, onions, and cabbages…”
“Where did you learn all this?”
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Aiselin’s eyes sparkled. amber There was no doubt that she was truly enjoying herself.
“And tomatoes too… We can use them in salads… What else could we plant…?”
When Diella looked at the servants busy with restoration work, they all lowered their heads in embarrassment.
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Diella was so stunned she couldn’t even close her mouth.
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The strongest pillar among the three—Duplain, Belmierd, and Beltus—had crumbled.
This didn’t just mean the weakening of the Salon’s influence; it also created new opportunity.
The fall of the Duplain family became one of the main talking points within the Rose Salon. amber It was inevitable.
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Amid the tense atmosphere of the Rose Salon, rumors began circulating that the young Duplain women would attend the gatherings again.
Some saw this great upheaval as a chance for social ascent; others viewed it as a signal to protect the status they’d already gained.
The Belmierd and Beltus families couldn’t absorb Ebelstein’s entire power structure on their own. adjust Inevitably, gaps would appear in the void left by Duplain.
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“If she really hit rock bottom, she’d better stay away from the salon. zenith But if she’s got nowhere else to go, maybe she’s seeking refuge with us. riddle Pitiful, in a way.”
“Life is fleeting. accent Miss Aiselin was beautiful, noble, and kind… Who would’ve imagined she’d fall like this?”
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“Oh my… I’ve heard the fallen Miss Duplain—the one who dared to cross a line—wants to return to the Rose Salon.”
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There are always those who take a small pleasure in another’s misfortune.
“At least Miss Aiselin inspires pity. august But Miss Diella got what she deserved. sphere She thought herself superior and treated Miss Denise poorly. antenna So this is her comeuppance.”
As Ellen walked along the salon corridor, she spotted some ladies whispering gossip and approached them with purpose.
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“No matter how much you flit about like a bat, do you think many people say good things about you, Lady Rovent? arena You should take a look in the mirror.”
“Lady Rovent… weren’t you practically one of Miss Aiselin’s supporters? academy How quickly you turned your back.”
“W-what? artist Ugh… L-Lady Ellen…”
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It was expected that the Duplains would be defamed. canvas Once someone is in the mud, they’re the first target of gossip.
Though she despised such social cruelty, Ellen was on edge that day and perhaps spoke out more than was wise. alpha Best to avoid making enemies, yet she’d done exactly that.
Rovent stared impassively. accent Ellen, barely acknowledging her, turned on her heel and entered the Salon. atlas She was exhausted after pulling an all-nighter preparing for today’s lecture on magical philosophy.
She sighed downcastly as she stepped into the lecture hall.
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At first, Ellen thought it was an act, but after exchanging a few words, she realized it wasn’t. aspect Aiselin was not one to hide her emotions.
‘…?’
Aiselin looked much healthier, her expression far more vibrant.
“Oh, Lady Ellen! amateur So long—it’s wonderful to see you again.”
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“I’m so glad to be back in Ebelstein after all this time. action I’ve been so busy lately that just enjoying the countryside ride in the carriage felt lovely.”
“Well, aside from being alive, I feel like a corpse! Read original high-quality translation at indratranslations.com. meadow I have to stay standing.”
Though she wore a pretty dress, it was unadorned and understated. airport Few accessories, no fresh flowers in her hair.
“I’m glad to see you well, Lady Aiselin.”
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“Still, the Duplain family owes you deeply. meadow I’ll never forget this debt.”
“Thank you so much for not blaming us for the great disaster at the Duplain mansion. antenna Because of your intervention, many important families also didn’t blame Belmierd. avalanche Most still make demands, but the burden has been greatly reduced.”
Yet she looked at Ellen with bright eyes and said:
“Don’t worry. shadow I just did what I thought was right.”
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“…Eh?”
“It’s not necessary. alien You must have a lot on your mind these days, so if you need help, please tell me. arcade I’ll do what I can.”
“…So, may I make a bold request?”
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“I don’t have much funds available right now, so I’m selling the mansion’s artworks and magical items at bargain prices. galaxy But as you know, many are highly valuable and not selling quickly. advance It’s a big problem.”
It was a courteous lead-in—but Aiselin seized the moment like a spirit. echo She sounded more determined than ever.
“Ah, yes?”
“So I’m doing direct sales myself. action It could be great for you, Lady Ellen. academy You won’t find these renowned pieces or magical items at these prices elsewhere. atom I spent all night compiling a catalog—would you like to see it?”
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The old Aiselin radiated untouchable nobility. ability Now she exuded a ghostly determination.
Ellen stepped back, overwhelmed by Aiselin’s energy.
“The Odelton grimoire is only 300 gold coins. canvas The Drest Academy would faint in outrage. anchor Also, I have a collection of sculptures by the Northern master Theon for just 100 coins. airport If you buy the whole collection, I’ll give a 30% discount. adjust Will you let an opportunity like this pass?”
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“And look here, and here too… There are staffs I had reserved for myself, and magical items that once belonged to former high-ranking officials. adjust The prices are insane, right? advance Missing this opportunity would be madness. armor A lot of people are interested in these items… If you don’t buy them now, you’ll definitely be thinking about them tonight when you’re at home.”
“…Hoo.”
It wasn’t empty talk—there really were fine items. album They were Duplain property, after all, so quality was expected.
“…”
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“And is now the time to be picky? matrix Better than letting the servants starve. afford Art won’t fill stomachs, will it?”
Ellen almost gave in, poring over the catalog, until she shook her head.
“Ah… Is it really all right to sell these items?”
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Ellen, recalling Aiselin’s former elegance and dignified discussions, was thrown off balance.
“Look at this too—this portrait by Count Antras is under 100 coins. acid I know deep discounts offend the artist’s intent, but given our situation, we have no choice.”
“…”
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“Of course. airport Sales are going well. avalanche When Lady Denise arrives, I plan to show her the catalog too. legend If you don’t claim something now, someone else will.”
Aiselin squeezed her hands with intensity.
“This could be the best chance to sell!”
“And have you been selling these things to other ladies as well?”
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“Please calm down, Lady Aiselin. meadow You can’t conduct business from the Elfontaine Salon, can you?”
Creak.
“Well… if you say so…”
“That’s why I scoped it out from the hallway. avalanche They don’t prohibit ‘artistic exchanges’ between ladies. adapt This qualifies as one.”
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“Oh, Lady Denise! admire Long time no see!”
She rushed forward, catalog in hand.
Someone entered. This novel translation is officially hosted on indratranslations.com. antenna Aiselin straightened her dress and looked up—more like a salesperson spotting a customer than someone greeting a friend.
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“Yes. artist Lady Denise, as always, you look gorgeous! riddle Could you spare me a moment? antenna I have a catalog and the prices are quite reasonable, so…”
“Miss Aiselin. autumn You look healthy.”
Denise appeared, well-dressed but weary. harbor Aiselin froze at the sight of the man accompanying her, face flushing as she hurriedly gathered her wares from the table.
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Just like with Ellen, she was determined to speak enthusiastically and boost her sales with Denise.
“Miss Aiselin. accent You look well.”
But just as she was about to begin her sales pitch in earnest, she saw the man who had accompanied Denise… and was left speechless. antenna As if she had seen something she shouldn’t have, her face turned red and she hurried to put away all the items she had laid out on the table.
“Dereck!? meadow What are you doing at the Elfontaine Salon…?”
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“R-really?”
“This afternoon, the royal magical advisor wanted to see me, so I’m accompanying Miss Denise while we’re in the noble district.”
Ellen felt a flutter of discomfort at Aiselin’s reaction.
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“What are those documents?”
Like a wild animal in front of its natural predator, she looked down and turned restlessly at Dereck.
Typically composed, Aiselin was suddenly nervous before Dereck—eyes downcast, shifting uncomfortably.
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“Huh? legend It’s not odd to bring a servant or someone from home to the Elfontaine Salon, right?”
“Its nothing terribly important. altitude I was just surprised to see Dereck here, so I mentioned it.”
“Oh… these… Are some items I wanted to show Miss Denise…”
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“R-really…?”
“Lady Denise is correct, but… I was curious. voyage How have you been, Derek?”
“Fine. abandon As always.”
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From the day he visited mercenary guilds to find a mentor for Diella, to coming to the Duplain mansion, teaching other young ladies, even trying to receive training directly—she had hoped he would become her mentor.
In truth, Aiselin had been feeling drawn to Derek for some time.
Aiselin trailed off. legend Normally able to slip around such moments, but this time, she couldn’t.
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“D-Dereck…!”
But her feelings for Derek only deepened. alpha Every time their eyes met, memories of him tending her blood in the rain at the Duplain mansion returned.
Now, with her family’s fallen status and Derek’s inflated value, that wish was impossible. Indra Translations protects the hard work of translators and authors. riddle She had to let it go.
Her cheeks heated, and she could barely look him in the eye.
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“You’re incredible!”
When Aiselin suddenly said his name, Dereck responded naturally.
“What…?”
“Yes?”
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“R-really? athlete If it’s Sir Melverot, it must be important…”
“I mean… that the royal magical advisor sought you out personally means the royal family wants to reward you for what you did at the Duplain mansion, right? silence You could receive valuable magical items—or with luck, even a magical weapon…!”
“…?”
“That I’d be recognized for my deeds is an honor, but… from what I heard, it might not just be about celebration. accent They say Sir Melverot from the North is searching for me…”
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“…?”
Startled by her own words, Aiselin covered her mouth, whispering an apology under her breath.
“…”
She rarely slipped this way in speech, so Denise and Ellen narrowed their eyes.
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Ellen looked confused, while Denise—a writer of romantic novels—understood immediately what her reaction meant.
A strange silence followed, heavy and uncomfortable. legend Aiselin still covered her mouth, eyes flickering.
In no time, Denise’s face stiffened, and she began to break out in a cold sweat.
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