Chapter 2, Episode 35: The Beginning of a Nightmare

"Where are we going now? Sasha? "

　As they rode through the forest in a horse-drawn carriage, Claire asked Sasha.
　Sasha and Claire stayed at a hotel arranged by Alberto because it was dangerous to return home. When they decided to leave the hotel, Claire and company took a carriage through the forest beyond the royal capital's plaza.

"This is Alberto-sama's vacation home.
　Even if Loteccia-sama is released from her confinement, Alberto-sama will watch over you to ensure that no one can harm you, Claire-sama. There's no telling what kind of harassment you might encounter at the store.
　Isn't this great? Claire-sama."

　Sasha smiled and said that.

"Yes! ! "

　Claire's heart skipped a beat at Sasha's answer.
　Life with Alberto.
　How much had she dreamed about this?

　After her mother died, she was bullied every day, but Alberto saved her.
　She was able to make her favorite sweets and open her own shop.
　He came to say hello every day.
　A special person who healed her heart with kind words.

　It was like a dream to be able to live with him.

　What they arrived at was a small but well-built house.
　Even though it was in the middle of the forest, it was well maintained and the garden was beautifully landscaped.

"Here we are. Alberto-sama says he will come after he finishes work.
　Let's go in first and wait."

　Sasha said, holding the key in one hand.
　This is where my life with Alberto-sama began, she thought.
　Sasha and Claire entered the mansion and Claire, excited about their new life, opened the hall door…… and was left speechless.

"No way, you're kidding……"

　When Claire opened the door, she saw,

"Oh, here comes the star of the show! "

　Loteccia and her stepsister Viola.


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　I wonder when Farne-sama will be home.
　I was sitting on a chair in my private courtyard, dangling my legs.
　A little further away, Cyril and Libelle were in the midst of their Saint's training.
　I passed my training quickly, but Libelle tends to skip her training as a saint.
　Cyril scolded her for not focusing on her training as a saint instead of eating and cooking.

　While watching them, I looked at the cookies I was going to give to Farne-sama.
　Cookies made in the shape of Farne-sama's face.
　Claire wrapped them with a desiccant, so they should be fine.
　But I still couldn't hand them over.
　There were so many things going on that I didn't have a chance to give it to him, and I ended up forgetting.

　While I stared intently.

"Riese-sama What's the matter? "

　Flora-san, who is taking care of me in place of Farne-sama, asked me.

"I haven't given Farne-sama the harvest festival sweets yet."

　In my humble opinion, the cookies from the harvest festival will be fine even the next day.
　Would you like to give it to him today? Flora said with a smile.

"Is that so?! ? Is that's right! ? "

"Right. It is customary for those who are too young to participate in the harvest festival to give their gifts today.
　I think he'll be happy if you hand it over to him."

　Mm-hmm. I will do that! I hope Farne-sama finishes soon.

　When I was smiling.

『Flora, it's almost snack time! 』

　Libelle happily raised her hand.

『Of course it's not!
　Didn't you just eat breakfast! ?
　Practice comes first! ! 』

　Libelle smacked Cyril on the butt with her tail.

"Cyril! I want to practice more too! "

　When I raised my hand, Cyril said, “You're really enthusiastic.”
　Mm-hmm. There is the matter of the forbidden spell, and I must train to become stronger in order to protect Farne-sama.
　Farne-sama is kind. I have to protect him.

　In the end, the only thing that can protect someone is power.
　I know.

　The world can be beautiful, but at the same time, it can be cruel.
　I think I know that better than anyone else because I suffered more than the other children.

　Words are not weapons.
　Kindness doesn't work on bad people.
　There is no point in having discussions. Because the answer is already clear for bad people.
　Just tormenting and killing the weak. People who abuse others never reflect on their actions.
　Like my uncle, my aunt, Sharla, and the princess and the younger sister who bullied Claire.
　They have decided to abuse weak people and enjoy doing so.
　That's why I'm going to beat them. The bad guys.

　Farne-sama's hands are very beautiful, unlike mine. That's why I have to protect him.

　I need to work hard to achieve that goal!

　Put all the painful memories and difficult memories away.
　I've decided to keep moving forward.

　And I have to become stronger for that.　

　I am――the saint who protects Farne-sama.

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