ALL NOVEL Chapter 58
The next day after the incident with the roof tiles…
The rain that started last night was still pouring down, beating on the mansion’s roof. Sara-chan was a little unhappy since she couldn’t go outside in this weather. But well, I wouldn’t let her go outside even if it were a sunny day, considering what happened yesterday.
And so.
I was watching Sara-chan studying from behind.
Usually, around this time in the morning, I would be doing housework with Meiido-senpai. (note 1) But understandably, that was not happening today after what happened yesterday.
As a precaution, Baron-sama secretly instructed me to stay close to Sara-chan as her guard.
This means that about yesterday’s incident with the falling roof tiles.…
Baron-sama must have also considered the possibility that the culprit might be someone from within the family.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t have thought of assigning a guard within the mansion. Which should already be protected from outsiders by the barrier.
The forced smile Baron-sama showed last night might be the way he hid the discomfort of suspecting someone within the household.
“…Now then, let’s review from yesterday, Sara-chan. The Zakzark mine boasts the highest production of magic ore in our kingdom. Where is it located?”
“U-Uhm… The Marmouke Count’s fief…?” (note 2)
“…Incorrect. It’s in the Deswah Duchy. You see, the eldest daughter of Deswah Duchy, Lady Izywar, is the same age as you…. You might become a friend with her later at school. Imagine if you meet her and you know nothing about the Duchy… That would be rude, right? So, make sure to remember it, okay?” (note 3 and 4)
Sara-chan was struggling as she studies the geography with the Baroness.
… About the incident yesterday, Sara-chan was only told that it was an accident.
It was Baron-sama’s consideration to not frighten her unnecessarily.
However, this energetic baron’s daughter…
She might be able to get deceived for today since it’s raining, but we couldn’t keep her restrained forever with the excuse of “you can’t go outside.”
Maybe in a few days, she would reach her limit of patience and began to act rashly.
Something like secretly going out to play.
She was a bit of an idiot, after all.
…Omake-sama, why are you getting a little excited?
Oh, the situation seemed like a mystery story, so you were getting excited, huh?
Hmm. So, Omake-sama, do you have a lead on the culprit?
＜Next, let’s talk about Baron Marz Salah…＞
There’s no way Baron-sama is the culprit, right? He’s the family member of the two targets.
I’m sure he genuinely loves his wife and daughter. Not like… my trashy and despicable family.
Speaking of which, I feel like there might be a chance to learn more about the situation if I ask.
I’ll try to find the right moment for that.
I remember during the carriage attack, Meiido-senpai was also with Sarah and the others, right?
I don’t think she is the culprit.
Uhmmm… But you know, Omake-sama.
Based on my observation, Meiido-senpai seems like an ordinary maid who’s good at cleaning.
I still think it’s difficult to believe that Meiido-senpai is the culprit.
<… Perhaps that maid is hiding her true abilities.>
No way, no way, that can’t be true.
What’s going on? Why is Omake-sama suspecting Meiido-senpai?
Stop treating him as an afterthought…
Sure, he is a plain middle-aged man, but still.
Grr, Omake-sama, you’re too fixated on the idea of the Meiido-senpai being the mastermind!
If we’re going by that logic, doesn’t that apply to that stern-faced steward as well?
What about your deduction since last night…!?
And his personality is so terrible!
And considering how Sneigen usually behaves, although he has a bad personality, he works diligently.
Ugh- in the end, who is the culprit?
Thinking about it doesn’t help!
I’ve been thinking about this.
And we don’t have any evidence either.
Yup, I decided to follow that.
Author Note: Omake-sama is a support character, but she is a little useless.