Death’s Daughter Chapter 38

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Author: “FoodLovingPanda”


CHAPTER 38 – DUKE LOREN AND EARL ORZAK

Why do bothersome things keep on happening around me? I was immediately lead towards the Earl’s Mansion without being able to complain at least one bit. It would appear that everything which occurred yesterday was known to everyone by now because wherever we passed I could see people staring openly at us, mainly me. Elemental Empress, Great Queen, these nicknames we often heard, I even heard someone say Calamity of Crown Colosseum, but that must have been misheard. There is no way THAT nickname can be known here.

Having nothing to do while I waited at this drawing room, I sat down on the couch and
hugged the two little cubs closely to me. After about ten minutes or so two men walked into the room, one elderly with gray hair and a beard and the other one was much younger. I wouldn’t give him more than thirty. The older one was glaring at me the entire time but the one that was giving me danger signs wasn’t him but the man with unshaved beard and baggy clothes that were crumpled up in many places. The way he was unconcerned with the situation was really odd and making me even more worried.

“Good afternoon Duke Loren, Earl Orzak, it is my great pleasure to have been allowed this chance to meet you. Thank you for your kind invitation.”

The Duke seemed really annoyed about my response unlike the Early that showed
surprise and amusement. However they did reply to my greetings and sat down as well calling the maid to bring in the tea.

“Duke Loren, please allow me to give my condolences about your granddaughter. It
might sound preposterous coming from me but I am truly sorry about your loss.”

I needed to say this. I might have not killed Irina directly, but thanks to my actions she died. However I do not plan on showing any sympathy towards Bitch-chan, she wanted me dead and ordered a hit on me. I kinda don’t feel like she earned it.

“Tsk, you sure have the nerve saying that. I am not claiming your life thanks to your guild master having your back, but for a mere brat like you to talk back to me you must have no manners.”

I was disappointed. It seems that arrogance and rudeness ran in the family, and was inherited. I can’t believe that I actually thought the duke would be different from the granddaughters. I should have known better. Also, I am seventeen, not a brat.

“Now, now Kasim-sama, little Naoko-chan is here on your orders. Don’t go showing your true colors. What if you scare her away?”

Earl Orzak didn’t even bother hiding the sarcasm in his words. I had a feeling that I could probably get along well with this person. Earl-sama I respect you.

“Shut up you fake noble. I have business with this brat. She killed my granddaughter I want her to pay for that. I don’t even believe that she could defeat her in the first place. My princess was a true genius at magic.”

“With all due respect my lord, your granddaughter was a member of Black Hand, which alone is enough for anyone to kill her on sight. The moment it was revealed she had her fate sealed. Moreover, she bet her own life on the duel with me and it was mine from the moment she lost. I was already merciful for not killing her the moment the match started.”

If the Duke was acting like a brat I will not allow myself to be tarnished. I will strike back. I won’t allow him to torture me or punish me in any way. I noticed that he popped a vein the moment he heard my answer. Obviously he didn’t like what I said. Now Duke-sama what will you do next? The Earl on the other hand, seemed to be enjoying this more than he should have.

“Kasim-sama it seems she will not let you bully her. Please do keep in mind that right
now you are my guest, just as much as she is. You may be a duke, but this is not your territory.”

“I told you to keep quiet, fake noble.”

Ah, this person is completely unreasonable. Also, you are all grown up, so stop acting like a child, don’t you have any shame? He was being loud and his shouting woke up the bear cubs which were happily sleeping all this time. I immediately picked them up and placed them on my lap petting them to calm them down. The two men finally took notice of them, the Earl was astonished, while the Duke was disgusted

“Are those Wind Bear cubs? How did you make them act so calm?”

“How dare you bring a monster to this place!”

Ignoring Duke’s remark I happily answered Earl’s question.

“I was on a Wind Bear extermination request when I came across them. I didn’t have the heart to kill them so I decided to take them. After feeding and playing with them they took a liking to me and I was able to tame them successfully. I thought that if a goblin can tame a monster, why can’t I do it as well.”

“How wonderful, it never occurred to me to tame a monster. Do you mind if I hold one of them?”

“Not at all, Earl-sama, how could I ever deny you. They are still young and will not show any killing intent but I do implore you not to harm them in any way. I can’t guarantee your safety then.”

The Duke was obviously displeased with rather obvious ignoring we were giving him. Handing over one of the cubs to the Earl I noticed his hands were full of calluses. The type that would appear after many years of practicing and wielding the sword, the same ones that my kendo instructor had a long time ago.

“How dare you ignore my words. I am Duke Kasim von Loren. My ancestors used to rule this kingdom. I shall not take such rude behavior from a mere brat.”

Ah, just shut up you old fart. For a noble, you barely have a fuse, and you are messing with someone who does not like taking any shit from others. First you drag me here, then you keep on insulting me and now you want my respect? You must be insane. I don’t care if you are my elder or what. If you don’t show me any respect don’t expect any in return.

“Why should I listen to you when all you have done is disrespected me from the very moment you walked through the door. I am neither your citizen nor your subordinate, and the only reason why I endured it for so long is because you are an elder.”

That must have hit a nerve. During this exchange I noticed that the Earl was playing with the bear, but never completely calming down. He was alert, even though at first glance it would appear he was uninterested.

“That’s it brat, you crossed the line. I am taking back my word. I shall have your life after all.”


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