That Piece Of Trash Was Me - Chapter 52

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Chapter 52

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Count Nigela Frazier.

He sat in a large reception room, drinking tea.

And across from him.

‘That bastard Tedrick came out.’

Tedrick Frazier was exchanging conversation with Count Nigela Frazier with a flushed face.

“Brother. The children have arrived.”

Abruptly.

The conversation literally cut off.

It wasn’t a natural fading of voices, but an unnatural silence as if they simultaneously shut their mouths upon hearing news that traitors had entered.

‘At least there’s no fool here who couldn’t read the hostility.’

In the original , they weren’t on such terms, I think.

At least on the surface.

‘But the Statis Plain magic business fell through, didn’t it? Because of me?’

I don’t know exactly, but both Lilius and Nigela must have suffered considerable losses.

‘Actually, they should be grateful to me.’

If that had proceeded as planned, it would have been a loss-making business that would have caused hundreds of times more damage than now.

But there’s no way these people would know that.

And even if they knew, they don’t seem like the type to be particularly grateful.

I could tell just by looking at the gazes directed at me – there wasn’t even a hint of warmth.

“It’s been a while. Lisian, Leon. And… Tulia too.”

Count Nigela Frazier’s voice was low and heavy.

How should I put it.

Just the typical sharp middle-aged nobleman, I suppose.

Nigela Frazier briefly looked us over, then gestured with his chin toward the seats across from him.

“Sit down, all three of you. You too, Lilius.”

“Yes, brother.”

This was noble society.

A place where “ladies first” was the norm, and it was natural for ladies to receive escorts from gentlemen.

Thanks to that, I, being a lady, had to sit down first.

But unfortunately, the one already seated was that bastard Tedrick Frazier.

‘Ugh, I really don’t want to sit next to him.’

Just seeing him already looking at me with eyes mixed with mockery and anger made my irritation spike.

Just as my steps slowed, reluctant to go sit next to this unpleasant person.

Someone’s steps overtook me.

It was Lisian.

Lisian was originally always the handsome young master who escorted me with a smiling face – truly a beautiful angel, or rather, a beautiful young master.

But right now…

‘Did he notice I didn’t want to sit next to Tedrick?’

Even if it was Lisian, he wouldn’t know everything that had happened between Tedrick and me.

Because Lisian and Leon Frazier rarely came to the Grand Duchy.

The two of them stayed either at the Academy or at the Marquis Castle in the Imperial Capital.

Unless they had planted spies in the Grand Duchy Main Castle, but well, would the twins really need to do that?

There were no particular opponents to keep in check, and Tulia, their only younger sister, probably wasn’t valuable enough to them to warrant such measures.

Since there was no need, they probably wouldn’t waste manpower either.

Most importantly, Lilius, who still held considerable influence in the Grand Duchy Main Castle, had done his best to cover up Tedrick’s misdeeds.

‘I didn’t bother telling Lisian about it either.’

What would be the point of telling him?

It would feel like dumping filth over clean, white snow that had accumulated layer by layer.

Moreover, because of me, Lisian had left a black bruise on his twin brother Leon’s cheek.

‘Well, to be precise, it was Leon Frazier who acted badly.’

Anyway, I wanted to avoid telling Lisian bad stories as much as possible.

Reading books together, or saying the books were too difficult, or that Lisian seemed too smart.

That today’s dessert was delicious and what I’d like to have tomorrow.

Such ordinary conversations, in other words…

‘The things I wanted to do with my family when I was Han Ina.’

I wanted to leisurely have such conversations.

As if there were no schemes or dark struggles here at all.

Those peaceful times were as wonderful as a sunny spot on a winter day.

‘Of course, I brushed off Leon since he’s not worth it.’

Stories about how the relatives were being wary of us, and such.

‘…Hmm.’

I followed behind Lisian with a puzzled heart.

Suddenly, long strides swept past me.

‘What’s this?’

It happened in an instant.

Lisian next to Tedrick.

Leon Frazier next to Lisian.

And I ended up sitting next to him.

“…?”

What’s with him?

I was inwardly frowning, wondering what his intention was this time, but only briefly.

“…Right. I heard you took first and second place at the Academy again.”

“Brother always does that. He’s famous for being a genius.”

“Lisian. What exactly was your score?”

“Brother always gets perfect scores. I got two questions wrong.”

‘He’s handling all the conversation?’

Count Nigela Frazier.

This person, who was Tulia’s great-uncle, was clearly different from Lilius.

Lilius, who might be sinister behind the scenes but acted like a kind uncle with bright smiles in front of others.

But Nigela had a darkly sunken expression and gaze, and was a nobleman with a dignified voice.

The type who didn’t bother with kindness or consideration toward children.

In short, he was a rather difficult type to deal with.

‘This bastard Leon Frazier is handling it quite well.’

Of course, it was clearly consideration for the stammering Lisian rather than me, but still.

It wasn’t bad to watch.

I could feel that his usual consideration for Lisian was ingrained in him.

Thanks to that, I could also lean back a bit more comfortably.

Honestly, I had been slightly tense about Nigela Frazier coming.

“…It’s wonderful that my nephews are the Academy’s top students.”

Nigela looked over Lisian and Leon Frazier with cold eyes as he spoke.

And his gaze stopped on me.

“In contrast, Tulia, you are…”

“….”

“You haven’t achieved anything compared to those two.”

I hesitated for a moment.

Should I fight back like I did with Aubrey, like I did with Lilius?

But I quickly changed my mind.

‘There’s no need for that yet.’

Besides, unlike the Lilius couple who had the absolute weakness of Tedrick, Nigella had no major weaknesses that I knew of.

Not yet, anyway.

As I quietly bowed my head, suddenly.

“Tulia is….”

It was a low voice.

“Still, young…”

It was Lisian.

“She’s at an age… when she should… be playing.”

I blinked slowly.

Lisian, probably because of his stuttering, rarely spoke in crowded places.

Unless it was absolutely necessary.

‘So he must think it’s necessary now to speak up for me.’

Just because he didn’t want my spirit crushed in front of these people.

And one more thing.

‘…He barely stuttered at all.’

Lisian spoke slowly, but when he was angry, his voice would lower and his stuttering would significantly improve.

Just like now.

‘Is he angry over just that comment?’

That level of dismissal wasn’t even really dismissal.

Even as I thought that, I felt strangely ticklish inside.

Nigella slowly opened his mouth.

“…I don’t know when you two became so close.”

Was it because Lisian was called the greatest talent in Academy history?

Nigella seemed to have decided to back down a step.

“Anyway, Lilius?”

“Yes, Brother Nigella.”

“I heard from a servant that the weather the day after tomorrow will be clear with little wind, perfect conditions.”

Count Nigela Frazier was indeed a high-ranking noble living in the Imperial Capital.

He was very skilled at changing the subject.

“There’s a week left until Father’s birthday banquet, so before then I want to gather the Territory’s retainers for a hunting competition.”

“It’s already hunting competition season.”

“What do you think, Lilius? Can you get things ready?”

“Of course, Brother Nigella. It’s an annual event.”

Viscount Lilius Frazier counted on his fingers as he spoke kindly.

“The sunshades, tents, snacks to eat, and seating areas are all prepared. We just need to issue the invitations today.”

“Good. You really should be handling internal affairs.”

As he said this, Nigella Frazier cast his gaze toward me again.

‘He’s saying this for me to hear.’

The way he looked me over was so cold, really.

I felt doubtful again.

‘Why do all the uncles in this family dislike me?’

Because I prevented the Statis Plain business?

‘But that was their fault.’

I just disciplined them with a K-Confucian Girl’s heart.

‘I was the one who got scammed by Lilius and lived in the warehouse. I was the one who lived getting money extorted from me.’

Without any remorse for that, they just glared at me like I was some foreign object.

I thought it was remarkable in many ways.

It was also somewhat unfair.

But since there was no proper adult behind me.

Just sitting quietly was the best option.

‘Still, well.’

Rather than listening to this kind of talk alone, having Lisian who takes my side and Leon Frazier who at least has some presence.

Having the twin brothers with me was somewhat better.

…Much better than I expected.

“Tedrick.”

Then, Nigella called Tedrick. Tedrick answered as if he’d been waiting.

“Yes, Uncle Nigella!”

“Hmm. Tedrick is still as spirited as ever.”

“It’s all thanks to your care, Uncle!”

“And well-mannered too.”

With a completely opposite attitude from how he treated me and the twins, Nigella Frazier nodded with satisfaction.

Tedrick, who had been glancing at me and the twins out of the corner of his eye until just now, lifted his chin triumphantly.

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