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Nanana’s Buried Treasure Volume 7 Chapter 7.3

「Although you asked about the 《sword of Nanana》, I was asking this question with the possibility in mind that I might have a Nanana collection that could grant your wishes. I don’t actually care what your desire is.」

It was as if Sansa-san knew what was going on in her mind.

It was as if her eyes seemed to be able to peer completely into Lady Ageha’s heart.

To answer Sansa-san’s question, Lady Ageha nods as if she has thought of something.

「…yes, that’s right. After all, you (the queen) have publicly declared that you will purchase the Nanana collection under the same title as Shunjuu Ikkaku.」

That’s the story I heard during the 《wizard’s staff》 controversy. If I remember correctly, it seems that they purchase antiques that are said to have mysterious powers.

「That’s why?」

「In other words, you also own a certain number of Nanana collections…」

「Yes, I know the situation. You don’t need to repeat it to me. I mean, you’re annoying me so just answer. What kind of Nanana collection do you want?」

Lady Ageha, who had been uncertain about was trying to say, bit her lip as she spoke.

「A Nanana collection that heals people’s bodies… No, a Nanana collection that remodels people’s bodies.」

Remodel the human body?

「Oh, that sounds interesting. So what exactly would you use it for?」

「…I’d rather not say.」

「You’re being too vague. If you don’t have any specific examples then I can’t answer.」

「I’ve said so much already, you should get what I mean.」

「I don’t get it. What do you mean by ‘remodeling people’s bodies’ anyway? Going from skinny to muscular? Gaining 30cm in height? Getting bigger boobs?」

「It’s not that… it’s something more fundamental…」

「So tell me the specifics and how you’d use it.」

After much thought, Lady Ageha began to speak weakly.

「…I have a younger sister who is five years old. But she was born with a physical abnormality. There is no fundamental treatment available in current medicine. At most, she will only live to be ten years old.」

「Why don’t you just ask your parents to do something about it? Your family is rich after all. Lady Kachou Ageha?」

Lady Ageha was surprised by what Sansa said while grinning.

「…you know about me?」

「Who knows…」

Sansa is dodging the question again.

Lady Ageha shakes her head.

「That’s impossible. My father has no intention of letting my sister live.」

「…what do you mean?」

「Besides my mother, my father has three other mistresses, all of whom have children. They are all part of the Kachou family bloodline. ‘There are plenty of replacements, so there’s no need to waste money on a defective one and keep them alive’, he said.」

What the heck is with that?

「To my father, we are nothing more than tools to help the Kachou family prosper. Pawns in a political marriage. I don’t really mind that. I’ve lived my life as a young lady, so I’m prepared for that to be my fate. But… I can’t bear to abandon my sister for such a reason.」

「…….」

「My mother is the same as my father. She thinks that her role is now over after giving birth to me, the heir. So she doesn’t have any affection for my sister. In fact, she sees her as a stain on her personal legacy, and it annoys her.」

I see, what a ridiculous family. No wonder my father and grandfather has designated them as regular targets. It really pisses me off.

「That’s why I brought my sister to this island. I believe that the impossible could become possible. My sister stays in the hospital and we can’t live together, but I hope that one day I can live with her after she’s gotten better.」

Tears appeared in Lady Ageha’s eyes as she spoke about her feelings.

「My father and mother are insignificant to me. They are more distant to me than strangers. On the other hand my sister is the only family I have in the truest sense.」

「…A small mole under the left eye.」

Lady Ageha’s eyes went wide when Sansa-san muttered this.

「How could you know that? Do you know Hinako?」

「Oh, I happened to see her at the hospital and I carried her to her bed. I had thought it was unusual to see a child on Nanaejima. She certainly bears a striking resemblance to you Young Lady.」

「Hey! Don’t you dare touch that child with your dirty hands!」

The Young Lady is seriously angry with Sansa-san. This makes Sansa-san laugh.

「Wooow, that’s wild! Hey, Juugo Yama, apparently we’re not allowed to touch her.」

「No, please don’t put me in that same category with you.」

「You know Young Lady, I mean…」

Sansa-san stands up slowly in front of Lady Ageha.

「W..what are you doing?」

「You shouldn’t be talking about such important private things to other people, you idiot.」

You’re insulting her to her face!

Lady Ageha is also confused by this.

「Y..you told me to tell you!」

「If I were a villainess, I would use that to blackmail you.」

「…No, but you are a villainess.」

Ow, I was kicked. The evil boss just kicked me in the shin!

「So, what do you think, Sansa-san? Do you know of a Nanana collection to fix it?」

「Who knows?」

「Wait a minute! After listening to all that…」

As Lady Ageha tries to make a counterpoint, Sansa-san stops her with her hand.

「At the very least, I’m saying that this is not the time to jump to any immediate conclusions.」

「Maybe so, but…」

Sansa-san offers a black business card from the inside pocket of her black jacket to the Young Lady, who is trying to compose herself.

「Come see me when the 《game》 is over. We’ll talk then.」

「…Can this be true?」

Sansa-san grinned at Lady Ageha, who was looking at her with a pleading look in her eyes.

「It’s up to you to decide. If your sister is that important to you, don’t leave any knots undone. You must find and choose the way to the solution with your own strength. It is your duty to protect her as her family.」

Sansa-san’s speech is impressive.

When Lady Ageha heard this, her expression tightened and she took the business card from Sansa-san’s hand.

「Understood.」

「Before you come to see me, think carefully about what it means to associate with me. I guarantee my cooperation, but it will cost you more than making a deal with the devil.」

「I look forward to working with you then.」

「That’s a good response. Well… I don’t hate kids. I don’t mean to do anything bad to them.」

Lady Ageha laughed a little at Sansa-san who looked away.

「…What is it Juugo Yama? Do you have any complaints?」

Sansa-san noticed me staring during their exchange and, perhaps to cover up her embarrassment, snips at me.

So I immediately reply ‘No, no problem.」 I really thought it was surprising, but since I would definitely get kicked again if I said so, so I kept quiet about it.

「Well Lady Ageha, if I find a Nanana collection like that, I’ll let you know.」

「Thank you. But I mean… I don’t really have much else I can say about this story…」

「I understand. It’s a secret that’s just for us.」

「Yeah, I have high hopes for you Servant A… No, Yama.」

Oh, I’m a little happy that she called me by my name.

「Well, I’m going to tell everyone.」

「Hey, Sansa-san! We were all in such a good mood, so please don’t’ say things like that!」

「Well, after all, I’m the kind of person who destroys an atmosphere like this.」

「You really are the worst.」

「Obviously!」

Why is this person wearing such a wonderful smile and giving a thumbs up while agreeing?

「Now then, the current problem is Nanana being here. She’s always been a nuisance to others.」

Sansa-san was about to leave the room, complaining like this to herself.

「Where are you going?」

「I’m going to go make some preparations.」

「Preparations?」

「What? I’m just going to hit on some hottie.」

Durosu Sansa grins fearlessly.

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「That’s amazing, Nanana-chan!」

Saki, who had been watching Nanana’s performance in her consciousness, praised her while clapping her hands.

「Nooo, it wasn’t that great.」

「That’s not true!」

「That was amazing!」

「It was so so cool!」

The little Sakis running around were all praising her.

Saki, who ended up lending her body to Nanana, is currently experiencing something very strange.

It’s a very strange state where you are watching your own body move on its own while you are consciously aware of it.

At first, I was scared and quite flustered by the suddenness of it all, but when I saw Nanana’s bright personality and how fun she seemed to be having, those feelings disappeared somewhere.

Now I’m watching with excitement as the little Sakis and Nanana do their thing.

It was break time and things had calmed down, so Saki immediately asked Nanana the thing she wanted to ask her most.