Cry, Even Better If You Beg (Chat Story)
The Duke's Arrival
Bill Remmer
I would resolve it in a week.
Bill Remmer, who said he would resolve it within a week...
Was still unable to make a decision.
In the end, does he have to send the child to an orphanage?
Is the orphanage somewhere he can trust?
It has been her daily routine to hop in the forest, observing the birds and wildly growing trees in the Arvis's forest.
Bill Remmer
Layla, don't go too far into the forest.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Yes, uncle~! 😃
Where to send her so that she isn't hurt anymore and can be raised well...
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
I'll only go to the riverside and come back!
Bill Remmer
(No matter how hard I think there is 'NO' answer.)
As Bill Remmer concerns deepened
The child grew within the warm indifference
Who loved the beautiful Arvis forest and birds.
As Layla grew, the forest changed with her.
The leaves grew an abundance of fruits following the warm wind the animals expanded on the land.
Every day a new life is born.
'SCHURTER river' seemed like heaven when the light sparkled atop the water.
So much so that the memories of time spent in Lovita seemed to finally fade.
Everyday sitting on her favorite tree, Layla would write in her diary everything she saw and felt.
So that the day she has to leave, she can look back at her diary.
Even if misfortune comes again, she doesn't forget this place.
Layla returned in the late afternoon.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
I'm back~
She opened the door with a bright lit face after observing the things she liked in the forest.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
*Gasp*
But her smile faded into unease upon seeing the tidied up Bill Remmer.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Uncle, are you going out?
Bill Remmer
I've somewhere I need to be, go and get ready.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
*Afraid*
She found herself at lose for words.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Uncle...
Bill Remmer
We are just going to the market to buy clothes so there is no reason to have that expression.
He said with a gentle smile on his face.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Cl-Clothes? *Surprised*
Bill Remmer
Soon duke Herhardt will return, and greeting him in those clothes just isn't it.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
😳😳😳😳😳
Though Layla seemed to understand, she had herself occupied with doubts she thought it's impolite to ask, masking her fear of being abandoned again.
Taking a while, they both began their journey to the market.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Uncle, the duke is the owner of this land?
Bill Remmer
Now that the second semester has ended, he will be returning.
Bill Remmer
During summer break he resides in Arvis.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Huh?
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
If it's summer break...
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Does the duke attend school as well?
Bill Remmer
The duke has no choice but to attend until he is 18.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
18?
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
The duke?
She was astounded that she gasped aloud.
Bill Remmer
Is that so surprising?
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Oh my!
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
I'm 12 now.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
So, 12 + 6 = 18, is it?! 😲
Bill Remmer
Should I tell you something more surprising?
Bill Remmer
He became the duke at your age.
His guffaw grew louder in reaction to the child's shocked expression. He brushed her fluffy hair with his rough fingertips which felt as soft as cotton.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
(Unbelievable! At my age?) 😯
And continued their stories and journey.
At the Carlsbar station, a train from the capital had arrived on the platform.
The waiting servants made their way to the station's private section.
A tall, slender boy descended onto the platform by the time they lined up in a straight line.
Butler Hessen
Hello, Master.
All the servants quickly bowed their heads towards the boy, starting with the butler Hessen's friendly greeting.
Matthias responded to their greetings with a light yet silent gesture in a straight and elegant manner. His rosy lips were curled into a smile that was neither too wide nor too stiff.
The Herhardt's servants didn't start moving until Matthias took a couple of moves.
The people in the crowd stood back quickly, allowing the young master to pass through.
Matthias walked past the platform at a quick pace, showing no signs of slowing down.
Matthias paused for a moment.
Matthias Herhardt (18 years old)
A carriage?
Butler Hessen
Ah... Yes, master.
Butler Hessen
Madam doesn't believe cars are trustworthy.
Matthias Herhardt (18 years old)
I know. For grandmother, cars are nothing more than a hunk of iron that is unbearably vulgar & dangerous.
Butler Hessen
My apologies. Next time—
Matthias Herhardt (18 years old)
No, it's been a while since a rode a classic.
Matthias Herhardt (18 years old)
It's not bad every once and a while.
Matthias boarded the carriage in a composed manner. Slowly but steady movements flowed from his long arms and legs.
Matthias Herhardt (18 years old)
Let's go.
Matthias Herhardt (18 years old)
Butler Hessen
Yes, master.
As it passed through the busy shopping streets & the square, the carriage consistently picked up speed.
His luggage was transported in a separate wagon, which trailed behind the carriage engraved with a golden crest off into the distance.
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