Cry, Even Better If You Beg (Chat Story)
Hunting...?
Matthias and his two beloved women, along with the butler, walked in the mansion.
Curious at the silence and receding footsteps, Layla peeked.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Oh...?
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Uncle Bill, won't we greet the duke?
Standing at the edge of the group of servants, Layla murmured something in a disappointed tone.
The creamy white colored dress Bill had purchased for her flapped in sync with her movements.
Bill Remmer
I suppose we have to greet the Duke next time.
He said bluntly & began to walking towards the woods.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Yes, uncle Bill.
Layla followed him at the back with zeal.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Just a bit, because you already bought me this new dress.
Bill Remmer
The Duke visits the forest often, so we can ask permission at that time.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Does the duke like the forest too?
Bill Remmer
Well, sure he does.
He began to speak casually.
Bill Remmer
The Duke likes hunting.
At his words, she felt a chill up her spine.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
He likes... hunting?
Her eyes widened with her mouth agape.
Her hopping feet felt heavy to lift.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
In the forest?
Bill Remmer
Well, isn't it natural since the forest of this estate is the family's hunting ground?
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
So... the Duke hunt birds?
Bill Remmer
Upland hunting is the Duke's favorite pastime.
Bill Remmer
You'll be amazed when you see the Duke's shooting skill.
He spoke unaware of her paused footsteps.
Bill Remmer
He is only a teenager, but he's an amazing marksman.
He recalled how graciously Matthias would hold the rifle with his flawless hands and aims at the flying birds.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
...Why would he hunt birds?
Her statement brought him back to the ground he was walking with.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Even if he doesn't hunt, there's already so much food in the mansion...
He continued to explain the normalization of hunting.
Bill Remmer
Hunting is a fun activity for the nobles.
He realized her regressed voice.
Bill Remmer
Of all interesting targets, birds are the most fun and...
As he looked down at her, found her on the verge of crying.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
I hope the Duke... Doesn’t like hunting.
A lightning stuck in his heart.
Pulling him back to reality.
Bill Remmer
(Goodness, I said things I shouldn't say to a girl at this age!)
He was on the verge of yelling something at the top of his lungs.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
.....
He didn't understand why he was bothering to explain something to her while still having to be sensitive to her feelings.
However, Bill expressed his helplessness over something he can't predict, and he eventually decided to remain silent in this matter because Layla seemed to be about to cry if he said even one more word.
He continued to walk afain after a brief pause. Layla's shoulders were limp as she followed in his footsteps. The same child who had been excited to wear her new ivory-colored dress was gone.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
I'm hoping the Duke shows a dislike for hunting.
After a long period of silence, she spoke up cautiously.
Layla Lewelline (11 to 12 yrs old)
Or maybe he'll get tired of hunting?
Layla looked up at Bill, her eyes sparkling with hope.
But Layla was optimistic that her prayers would be fulfilled.
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