A Fortune-telling Princess - Chapter 284

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Ghosts from all over the continent kept finding their way to me, and if it weren’t for King, our entire household would have become a den of spirits.
“This is all your doing!”
Amy, who had been traveling across the continent under the guise of exploring Historical Sites, had spread rumors that Camilla of the Sorpel Family could see ghosts—and that’s how this mess started.
‘Ravi’s Father came the same way.’
Jishua, Ravi’s biological father, had also heard about me from Amy and sought me out. In the end, he even passed down the grimoire left by the dragon to his son.
‘Well, I’ll give her that much.’
It had benefited Ravi, so I could overlook it. Besides, thanks to that, I was able to cross over to my previous world and properly tie up loose ends I’d left unfinished.
‘But then!’
After that, all manner of spirits kept appearing endlessly, claiming they’d been introduced by Amy and asking me to resolve their grudges.
[There really are so many wronged souls in this world. I felt bad for them. How could anyone hear such stories and just sit still?]
“Shut it.”
[Yes, ma’am!]
And you’re not even a person—you’re a dead ghost. You can sit still just fine.
Camilla clicked her tongue lightly at Amy, who kept giggling and trying her best to lighten the mood.
“You’re back sooner than I expected.”
Surely you haven’t explored all the Historical Sites on the continent yet.
[Well, you see!]
Amy burst out with an excited voice, as if she’d been waiting for the question.
[I discovered something amazing!]
“Congratulations.”
[Really, really, really amazing, I’m telling you.]
“Yeah, really, really congratulations.”
[Aren’t you curious what I found?]
“….”
…Not particularly?
Faced with Amy’s pleading eyes shining brightly, Camilla had no choice but to ask with an expression full of annoyance.
“What did you find.”
[A Lair!]
“A Lair?”
[A Dragon’s Lair!]
“Ah, I see.”
[…A Lair, I’m telling you. Not just any lair—a Dragon’s Lair!]
“How impressive.”
[….]
“….”
…So what.
Amy pouted repeatedly, clearly dissatisfied with my lukewarm response. But wasn’t it obvious?
‘I’m not Ravi.’
What’s a Dragon’s Lair? Why should I care? Isn’t it just some magic-wielding reptile? The mages would go crazy over it. I don’t even know the first thing about magic—what kind of reaction was she expecting from me?
[Do you know how rare a Dragon’s Lair is? Considering its historical value, this is truly an incredible discovery that should be recorded!]
“Sure, sure.”
Despite Amy’s excited chatter, Camilla’s expression remained unmoved.
‘Well, I could always mention it to Ravi later on.’
And while I’m at it, I could get him to handle some necessary tasks. That man does have a knack for crafting magical items, after all. Should I ask him to make a whisk for the cafe this time?
[The Dragon’s Lair was absolutely massive!]
Even as I thought this, Amy’s words continued to pour forth.
[All those incredible books, treasures and magical artifacts everywhere, and even magic circles that were clearly drawn by a dragon….]
“Wait, wait, wait.”
Camilla hastily cut Amy off. She’d just heard something she couldn’t simply let pass.
“What did you just say?”
[Huh? What do you mean?]
“Treasures?”
[Oh! Yes, treasures.]
“What kind of treasures?”
[Gold coins and jewels and such. An entire room filled with them….]
Snap.
[…?]
Amy’s eyes widened in surprise as Camilla suddenly seized her hand.
“My dear Amy, is there anything you’d like to eat?”
[…Huh?]
…My dear Amy?
“Why don’t we enjoy something delicious together and discuss the Dragon’s Lair you discovered in more detail?”
[Um… huh?]
…What’s this sudden change? And why does the word ‘together’ sound so emphasized?
Amy could only feel bewildered as Camilla, who had been indifferent just moments before, now led her along with a bright smile.
Chapter 3. The Vanished Soul
“Your tea, miss.”
“Hmm.”
Even as Camilla watched Dorman set the teacup before her, she couldn’t ease the furrow from her brow.
“Perhaps you should consider giving up, miss?”
“How could I possibly give up on that?”
An entire room filled with jewels, for heaven’s sake!
Camilla bounced her leg anxiously. She was worried that someone might discover that lair at any moment and strip it bare.
“Why won’t he give me permission?”
The reason Camilla remained confined to her room in this state of agitation, unable to depart for that location immediately, was simply that Duke Sorpel had not granted his approval.
“Well, the Duke is concerned for your safety, miss. After all, you were recently entangled in a murder case. Perhaps he’s simply asking you to keep a low profile for a while?”
“I’m well aware of that.”
There was no need for him to remind me of it again!
“And the location itself is problematic, wouldn’t you say?”
“Hmm.”
Dorman’s words were spot on. The Dragon’s Lair that Amy had discovered happened to be located in the Gracia Empire.
Moreover, it lay deep within a mountain cave that had been covered in ice for countless ages, with human access thoroughly blocked off.
Naturally, the place teemed with dangerous magical beasts. With humans absent for so long, it must have been an ideal environment for them to thrive.
“But there are no magical beasts on the path there.”
That’s what Amy said. Strangely enough, the creatures didn’t approach the route leading to the Lair at all.
‘And even if there were some magical beasts, what’s the problem?’
I have Zeno, after all. I could bring King or other divine beasts if needed. And if things really went south, I could always seek help from Duke Escra or Jainer, the leader of the assassination organization Khan.
“I may be obsessed with money, but I’m not so foolish as to throw away my own life.”
I’m only going because it’s worth the risk.
[From what I can see, she’s the type who’d stake her life for money at least once.]
[Why does she always obsess over money like this when she has so much of it?]
[It’s because our young lady has a talent for earning money.]
[No. That’s just her nature—an obsession with money is simply her nature.]
The chef ghost Perol, the butler ghost Derin, and Zeno all shook their heads in unison. Every time I felt it—she really did love money.
“Those of you who’ve never known poverty might want to keep quiet about this.”
Camilla fixed them with a sharp glare. It was always the same—those who’d never experienced want always treated those who loved money as vulgar.
Had any of you ever gone hungry for over a week because you had no money? I have. Money is something you earn as much as you can when you have the chance to earn it!
‘How do I convince him?’
Duke Sorpel, that is. When I mentioned going to the Gracia Empire for a bit, he immediately shut me down with a firm refusal.
‘I didn’t even mention searching for treasure.’
Of course, I hadn’t mentioned anything about going to a dangerous region to search for treasure. I’d simply said I wanted to see my younger brother Daive and would be back soon.
It was an excuse, but there was no harm in actually seeing Daive while I was at it.
But then….
‘Behave yourself for a while.’
‘I’m just going to see Daive and come back. There won’t be any danger at all.’
‘You said that before. Life doesn’t always go as planned. Danger doesn’t announce itself beforehand, as you yourself have said.’
…That damned Older Brother actually tattled on me like that.
‘But, Father….’
‘Behave yourself.’
‘…Yes, Father.’
Faced with Duke Sorpel’s unusually firm demeanor, Camilla could only retreat quietly without another word.
Watching myself get swept up in one dangerous incident after another, he’d already been anxious, and now that I’d deliberately thrown myself into another murder case, it seemed all his pent-up worry had finally burst forth.
Staying quiet for a while really was the answer, but….
“What about my jewel, then?”
“…Has it already become ‘your’ jewel?”
“Ugh.”
Was there any good way to convince Duke Sorpel and leave for the Gracia Empire? Ravi didn’t seem like he’d help either.
‘I’d be grateful if he at least doesn’t interfere.’
Should I ask Ludvil for help?
“Your tea has gone cold. Let me brew you a fresh cup.”
In the meantime, Dorman cleared away the cold teacup and brought fresh tea. I watched him with quiet interest.
“By the way, Dorman.”
“Yes?”
“Where have you been going so often lately?”
“Me, ma’am?”
“Yes.”
He hadn’t been staying home much recently. I couldn’t fathom where he kept disappearing to every time.
If it were just a day or two, I’d let it pass, but for the past two weeks, he’d been leaving at the same time each day and not returning until evening.
“I’ve simply been going to the shop to help with work, ma’am.”
“The shop?”
“Yes.”
“….”
“Haha….”
“….”
“…I apologize.”

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