The Peaceful Life Of A Maid Who Hides Her Power And Enjoys It - Chapter 355

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Part 2, Chapter 153

The next destination was Ragal.

To be precise, I planned to find Garrosh in Ragal and ask him about what had happened and Lu’s whereabouts, but my plans changed the moment I arrived at Ragal station.

“Garrosh? You mean Duke Berkley Greytown?”

“…Duke?”

At my questioning response filled with doubt, the clerk who had collected the newspaper fee stroked his mustache and answered.

“Hm? Isn’t that right? That’s the only Garrosh I know. If you want to meet him, try wandering around the Imperial Palace area. The whole city seems noisy with some kind of conference. Haha, well, not that he’d meet with you anyway.”

Garrosh had become the new head of the Berkleygraydon Estate.

That fact was quite shocking to me as well, so I had to stand there dazed for a while in front of the station bustling with crowds.

‘That fool… the Emperor’s sword?’

The country must be doomed. Well, the Empire’s history had been quite long.

‘A conference.’

Postponing getting on a carriage, I first sat on a nearby bench and looked through the newspaper.

【This Morning, Opening Ceremony for 5th Anniversary Conference of Seer God Agreement Held】

After checking the headline and skimming through the back pages, I saw faces that were familiar yet strange.

【[Conference Now] Duke Jenail Having Serious Conversation with New Duke Berkley Greytown】

【[Conference Now] Garoush Berkleygraton, First International Conference Since Becoming Duke – How Do I Look?】

【[Conference Now] Duke Hailo’s Solemn Smile】

【[Conference Now] Meshita’s Promising Next Successor, Trevia Mesita’s Confident Entrance】

【[Conference Now] I’m Contract Work Now! Weatherwax Baroness’s Light Steps】

Except for Weatherwax Baroness, everyone seemed to have changed a bit, but among them, Trevia definitely stood out.

Her hair cut short above the neck, fiercer eyes, and shoulders and thighs that had clearly become more robust.

‘This is Trevia Mesita…?’

Looking at the brief description, it said 【This beautiful slaughterer of battlefields adopted the motto ‘never be powerless again’ after the Seer God incident】.

The Seer God incident must be referring to when the crazed Rien attacked Seer God. Rather than not being powerless, had she become overwhelmingly powerful? Life really is unpredictable.

After that, I got on a carriage.

“Where shall we go?”

“Near the Imperial Palace.”

“Tsk. It’ll be jammed, you know? There are an incredible number of people there right now, customer. A parade is about to start.”

“Then drop me off before it gets jammed. I’ll walk.”

“Alright then.”

The streets passing by through the carriage were unusually lively compared to the scenery in my memory.

There were quite a few people protesting with signs reading ‘For Peace’, and a building that appeared to be a guild headquarters had a flag fluttering that read ‘Today Only, We Lay Down Our Weapons’.

“What is the Seer God conference?”

“Huh? You don’t know about the Seer God conference? Aren’t you from the Empire?”

“I was ill for a long time.”

“Ah… You know about the great Seer God disaster that shook the continent 6 years ago, right? It’s not exact, but the invasion date of the Republic of Disaster and the start date of the Magical War were… let’s see, a week apart? So I heard they hold conferences on rotating dates every year.”

The coachman laughed awkwardly.

Six years.

‘Should I say it’s less time than I thought?’

This amount of time should be enough to get used to, but I could only sigh for no reason.

Probably because Lu wasn’t by my side. Thinking of Lu, who had stayed by my side for 6 years without any certainty and then disappeared, made me feel down.

After Lu left, I was depressed for barely two days.

“Haha… What would people like us know properly? Roughly, well, it’s probably a meeting about maintaining world peace. These days, scary guys are rampaging all over the continent.”

“Aren’t you worried about Garoush Berkleygraton taking Weatherwax Baroness’s place?”

“Hey, that was already 2 years ago. At first there was a lot of talk, but now everyone acknowledges it. Come to think of it, you seem to have a bit of a sibling resemblance to him…”

“How rude.”

“Huh? Oh, yes… S-sorry…”

The carriage stopped at a distance farther from the Imperial Palace than expected.

The moment I stepped on the ground, pure white petals fell from above my head. Seeing them disappear when they touched my hand, it seemed to be magic.

“Mom, hurry! Come quickly!”

Following the flow of the hastily gathering crowd, I stopped blankly beside the road where the parade was scheduled.

As the military band’s music began to be heard from not far away, the cheers also gradually grew louder.

“Dad! What about Raphael? When is Raphael Jenail coming?”

“He’ll be here soon.”

“Put me on your shoulders! Quickly!”

“Oh my, this kid…”

Were the main conference attendees also showing their faces in the parade? I had come near the Imperial Palace to find Garrosh, but…

‘I deliberately avoided the Imperial Palace. Really.’

This damn Ragal has no luck.

Among them, especially the compatibility between me and the Imperial Palace was truly the worst of the worst.

Every time I entered the city, I would experience unpleasant incidents, so no matter how much I don’t believe in superstitions, I’m reluctant to set foot there. Moreover…

‘Whenever I was near Raphael, my plans were always discovered. Really always.’

This side also has bad compatibility. Based on past experience, even if I boldly snuck into the Imperial Palace, everything that could be discovered would be discovered, I’d only get scolded and beaten up, then end up running away.

I moved to the very back of the crowd to hide more securely. While pushing through the people, I occasionally heard my name as well.

“Is Uncle Andert coming today?”

“No.”

“Why isn’t he coming? When will he come?”

“Uncle Andert went traveling to a far place. He’ll come later.”

“He must be dead.”

Uncle isn’t dead, you little brat.

I arrived in front of an old bookstore and caught my breath. It was a space with deep shadows, and the windows were also cloudy, so if I stayed inside here, there was no worry of being discovered.

While scanning the interior where even the owner was absent, a book on a display labeled ‘This Year’s Hot Topic!’ caught my eye.

It had to catch my eye.

【Great Depression: What Impact Will Spolia’s Seclusion Have on Continental Politics?】

Seclusion?

‘Spolia went into seclusion?’

Since when? I couldn’t help but laugh bitterly. How absurd. What has this bastard even done to go into seclusion?

Even if he died, Lu died, even if he blocked, I blocked, but this shameless bastard talking about love from the beginning, I knew it, anyway demigods are all equally egotistical and can’t grasp their place, so they’re exhausting to deal with, damn bastard.

Stopping my pointless venting at the book and turning my gaze, this time a familiar title on a display labeled ‘Best Novel!’ caught my eye.

【Volume 1: The Hero Who Regained His Memory Is Obsessed With Me】

‘This is…’

Isn’t this the novel Lu used to carry around?

【Volume 17: My Man Committed Adultery With My Childhood Friend】

【Volume 18: My Childhood Friend Committed Adultery With My Father】

In the meantime, it had reached volume 18. The themes remain as puzzling as ever.

With a somewhat nostalgic feeling, I skimmed through the titles and picked up a promotional pamphlet for a new work published a month ago. It contained a short interview with the author.

【…This spring, around the climax of volume 18, the writing wasn’t flowing at all and there were times I wanted to quit. If I hadn’t connected with a benefactor then, I wouldn’t be here now. My novel’s devoted reader, ‘Lu’.】

Wait.

‘Who did they say?’

Just then, a loud cheer erupted from outside the bookstore.

Raphael! Raphael!

Resounding shouts called out a familiar name. I could feel his presence passing nearby. I backed against the wall and looked at the next part.

【Actually, my novel almost went out of print at volume 2. It really had no popularity at all. If it weren’t for ‘Lu’s’ support, I’d probably be wandering the streets by now.】

【This spring I asked why they were supporting me. They said they liked the story that goes between the Northern Continent and Eastern Continent. They were planning a travel itinerary and it was quite helpful. Actually, most of my novel’s readers are interested in the Eastern Continent…】

Northern Continent and Eastern Continent.

And travel itinerary.

“Garrosh! Garrosh! Garrosh!”

Did Lu… decide to leave me with a weary heart?

I left the pamphlet in its place and exited the bookstore. Behind me, familiar names and presences gradually faded away.

I climbed onto one of the densely lined carriages and said urgently.

“Please take me to Lagal Airfield. As quickly as possible.”

That night. I headed toward Astrosia, which might perhaps become my final destination.

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