“As you know, she wants to be an opera singer. So, we’ll put out an ad for an opera singer role that Aurora can’t resist.”
“Do you think she’ll really come back?”
“We’ll place the ad in the Trevelora region. It’s not the capital, so Aurora might feel more at ease there.”
According to the geography book I read earlier, Trevelora is located in the northern part of this country.
The capital, where I currently am, is in the south, so it’s quite a distance.
“I know the role Aurora has always dreamed of. She won’t be able to resist coming.”
“But what if Aurora has run really far away? Like to the Eastern Continent or something…”
“That’s unlikely. Oh, and there’s a magical newspaper that updates with new information daily. We’ll place an ad there too, so if she has the newspaper with her, she should see the ad.”
Hmm, in that case, Aurora would indeed come back to Trevelora.
Since it will take us some time to get to Trevelora, it would be best to leave before she arrives.
“Lady Viviana, shall we meet in three days then? We need to make some arrangements in the Trevelora region.”
“Yes, I understand.”
“Do you think your father will permit it?”
“I’ll have to persuade him. I can’t just let that crazy Aurora run wild!”
Even though it had only been a short while since we met, there was now a mutual understanding between me and the male leads.
Aurora, thanks to your crazy actions, we’ve become a team.
“Understood. We’ll contact you soon with the departure time and place.”
“Yes, thank you.”
“Let’s catch that crazy Aurora together.”
“Let’s do our best, Lady Viviana.”
“…….….”
I escorted the male leads to the front door and said goodbye. After they left, I let out a deep sigh.
I couldn’t believe the contents of the diary had led to this!
I never imagined Aurora would run off with my money.
However, there was one hurdle I had to overcome to go after Aurora.
Since I started using magic, my father had become even more affectionate.
At first, I wondered why he didn’t notice I was possessed, but after reading half of Seraphina’s diary, I understood why.
Seraphina’s daily routine consisted of fighting with Aurora and chasing after Princess Eva.
She showed no interest in her father and didn’t communicate with him at all.
So, Count Viviana, Seraphina’s father, was simply happy that I started talking to him.
“Seraphina, are they gone?”
My father suddenly appeared at the stairs and spoke. I looked at him and, in a serious tone, opened my mouth.
“Yes, we finished our conversation. And I have something to tell you, Father.”
“What is it?”
“I’m leaving for Trevelora to find Aurora!”
“What? With those men? Absolutely not!”
My calm father suddenly snorted and fiercely opposed the idea.
“How can you go on a journey with them?”
“I’ll take a maid or automaton with me if necessary! And… I must find Aurora.”
“The Marquess of Shae has assured me he will handle it!”
“It’s not just about that. Aurora is….”
I found it unbearable to say this, but I closed my eyes tightly and shouted.
“People might misunderstand me, but Aurora was a dear friend! I must find her! If she had a reason for running away, I’ll help her!”
“Oh, Seraphina….”
Tears welled up in my father’s eyes.
Why is he so emotional?
“I didn’t realize you had such a warm heart…. To care so much about a friend….”
“I absolutely cannot give up on Aurora. Imagine how scared she must have been running away alone?”
“Seraphina, I understand your feelings….”
My father hugged me with a face full of emotion. Though it was very awkward, I didn’t push him away.
Seeing his face overflowing with emotion, I thought I had finally received his permission….
“But Seraphina, you can’t do this.”
“Why, why not?”
“No matter what, isn’t it too dangerous? You know that recently an AI waiter automaton malfunctioned and attacked customers in the capital, right?”
Father made a face as if he was trying to scare a child.
“And there was someone who fell in love with a delicately made human-like automaton clerk and tried to steal it… Ah, with the development of technology, all sorts of things happen.”
“I’m trying to leave the capital, aren’t I?”
“It means that there are many dangerous things in the world. If it’s like this in the capital, I can’t imagine how many dangerous things there are outside. You’ve never been outside the capital since you were born. How do you expect to find Aurora?”
“You know the four people going with me are incredibly strong! There’s a major in the army, a dark mage….”
“Those men could also be a danger to you.”
“I’m a spatial mage too. And I’ll take an automaton maid with me.”
“Even so, you still lack the means to protect yourself.”
At those words, I looked despondent. Of course, Father wasn’t wrong. Leaving with men I had known for only a few days might sound extremely dangerous.
But anyway, they are basically the main characters, and they wouldn’t do anything bad to me.
In the original story, even though they were in a tragic situation, they never forcibly touched Aurora or used violence against others. They just used schemes behind the scenes to affect the family… Is that even weirder?
Anyway, no matter how much the original story was destroyed, it didn’t seem like the main characters would suddenly turn into the worst kind of trash.
Honestly, more than anything, I was so angry about Aurora that I didn’t even have time to worry about that….
“What do I have to do for you to allow it?”
Sincerely, if Father didn’t allow it, I planned to sneak out of the house like Aurora did.
So, this was a kind of deal with him.
If he refused this deal, it would be disadvantageous for him, but fortunately, Father thought carefully about my words and then opened his mouth.
“Fine, then research a spell that can protect you.”
“A spell that can protect me?”
“Yes, if you practice magic hundreds of times until you’re familiar with it, you can use magic without a magic circle. If you practice to the point where you can use a spell that protects you, I’ll let you go.”
With only three days left, practicing hundreds of times was almost impossible, but I had to do it. Well, if I failed, I could always sneak out.
“Alright, I’ll accept that.”
“Seraphina, you’re that desperate…?”
“Aurora is my friend.”
Leaving my impressed father behind, I returned to my room. I had to quickly search my spellbook, find the right spell, and practice it repeatedly.
At that moment, Abigail, who seemed to be cleaning my room, handed me several letters.
“Lady, these are the invitations that have arrived.”
“Decline them all.”
“But this one cannot be discarded.”
From her hand emerged a pastel pink envelope covered in elegant gold leaf. Even someone like me, who didn’t know much about noble society, could tell it was an extremely expensive and rare envelope.
“It’s a letter from Princess Eva. I am programmed to be loyal to the royal family, so I cannot discard it.”
“Princess Eva?”
The Princess Eva who I followed around so much?
It would be problematic if I didn’t read this.
Carefully, I took a paper knife and opened the wax seal that seemed to have a royal emblem.
Inside was an equally elegant and expensive-looking pale yellow letter.
[To my dear Sera,
Ah, Sera. I was so worried since there was no contact after you left last time.
Just when I was worried that you might be sick, I heard a rumor that Lady Shae had disappeared.
Unfortunately, there are forces that want to hold you accountable for Lady Shae’s disappearance, and I am concerned that you might be in trouble.
If you need my help, come to the royal palace. I will help you as much as I can.
Of course, I also need you, Sera. I would be really happy if you could help me with my work.
My dear Sera, I will be waiting for your reply.
Yours, Eva Vivaldi]
