Chapter 05
“Is that true?”
“Yes, I saw it in my dream. My dream are always right, A little later, Marquis Cavill will bet 500,000 tilling on pottery. And then you have to bet 700,000.”
“Hmm. Got it. I’ll do what you say.”
At the child’s surprising words, he couldn’t believe it easily, but he pretended to be deceived and let it go.
As Luciel said, the one with a sleek beard, Marquis Cavill, said.
“I wish I had one at home. 500,000 tilling is enough!”
After the old Duke looked back at Luciel with surprised eyes, he raised his hand and said.
“700,000 tilling.”
“Yes, 700,000 tilling for the gentleman. Is there no next one?”
Marquis Cavill sat silently, wondering if he was willing to spend more money. He seemed to want to pour everything into the next item.
“700,000 tilling is sold!”
Luciel seemed to have helped him a little, so she was proud.
Next, the work of Marnosa, the painter everyone had, been waiting for, appeared in a splendid way. The audience erupted in applause.
“This is the latest work of the world-famous painter Marnosa, whom everyone has been waiting for, <Two Doors>!”
In fact, it was a painting large enough to fit into the door.
Of the two, the left door was engraved with golden eagles, lions, laurels, and beautiful men and women. The door on the right was a black door without any pattern.
“The two doors symbolize heaven and hell, respectively. Then, the auction will begin.”
The amount, which began with 1 million, easily exceeded 2,5 million, and 10 million.
“I’ll bid 50 million tilling!”
Marquis Cavill shouted as if he wanted to win the bid at all costs. But it was a mistake.
Someone shouted 100 million, and Marquis Cavill shouted 150 million again. At that, no one stepped up.
At that time, the old Duke, who was next to him, quietly raised his hand.
“500 million tilling.”
“As whopping as 500 million tilling for the gentleman. Is there anyone else next?”
Everyone’s mouths were wide open at the huge amount. Due to bidding for other items before, only 180,000 tilling remained in the pockets of Marquis Cavill. Eventually, the painting was sold to the old Duke.
“500 million Tilling for one painting is too much.”
“This is Bellstein’s wealth”.
At the end of the auction, Marquis Cavill walked this way, tilting his head. Luciel quickly put on her hat before it caught his eye.
‘The Marquis may already now about Crystal Fairies at this point in time.’
Without knowing the reason, the old Duke spoke to Luciel.
“Child. I’ll take you home. Where should I go?”
“I’ll tell you later.”
Luciel quickly hid behind him, and Marquis Cavill, who was watching, tilted his head, wondering if he had seen something wrong.
Outside, there was Bellstein’s carriage waiting. A black dragon was engraved in embroidery on the silver insignia hung on the black wood. The horses driving the wagon and even the wheels were all black.
A large and magnificent carriage matched the tittle “Demon King of Bellstein” to perfection. It was a size that would not be insufficient even if 10 adults rode it.
‘It’s amazing. I’ve never seen such a big carriage in the Imperial Palace either.’
The paintings and ceramics he won the auction had already been moved into the wagon.
The young horseman, who was waiting in front of the carriage, bowed and greeted the old Duke and Luciel.
“Child, thanks to you, I got a good product at a low price. Thank you.”
“….Oh, it’s nothing!”
Although he may not know its worth yet, he expressed his gratitude.
‘I really hope it helps.’
Perhaps it was an amount that would not make a difference to Bellstein’s colossal vault.
“Get in first.”
Luciel sat face to face with the old Duke. Looking closely, he was much more overwhelming and eyecatching. However, as I felt earlier, he was a warm person.
In an awkward atmosphere, Luciel sat with her lips closed and hands folded.
“Are you scared of me?”
“What? Oh, no. I think you are sweet and warm. Very
much.”
Luciel lifted her head slightly and looked at him. They were the same red eyes as those of Kisef von Bellstein, who had finished everything in her past life.
The shimmering red eyes had a strange aura that made the viewer freeze just by looking at them.
“My my, sweet? It’s the first time I have heard such a compliment in my life.”
The old Duke couldn’t help but burst out laughing for a long time. When he smiled, the impression that had seemed a bit stiff appeared much softer. I thought he was excited for some reason.
As if he had suddenly lost his sense of exaltation, he looked at Luciel and said.
“Okay, where is your house? It is dangerous to walk around without a guardian.”
“”. … Oh, that. … … I have nowhere to go.”
Clutching the hem of her twisted dress, Luciel took off her hat.
‘I think I can show my eyes to Grandpa Duke.”
Somehow I felt that way.
Luciel looked at him with clear eyes and said.
“…. … Please take me to the Duke of Bellstein.”
His eyes widened greatly. It was then that he knew for sure that the child had special eyes.
‘Her eyes shine like jewels.’
“Child, what is your name?”
“This is Luciel. Count Orbia’s Luciel…”
She did not want to name of Count Orbia, but she had no choice but to use his identity.
The man was also a little embarrassed. Since she looked like this… he, too, seemed to have already noticed the situation to some extent from Luciel’s appearance.
“Right. That’s a good name.”
“I have something to tell the Duke Bellstein.”
“Hey, this is the first time I fell sorry that I gave up the title.”
His heart was moved before he could be wary of the unfamiliar child. He had a strange conviction that she was a child that would not harm him.
‘It’s amazing that I feel that unfounded convictions aren’t bad.’
Moreover, due to his experiences and years of being the Duke, he had a good eye to see people.
He added softly.
“I am Gilliard. let’s go. I will guide you to the current Lord.”
Gilliard didn’t ask Luciel anything after that, he just said so.
Gilliard von Bellstein.
He was the first Duke of Bellstein. He had been living for so long that rumors were circulating that he was a dragon. After he passed the title to his son, he was spending his old age in hobbies or meddling in this on that.
“R-Really?”
Luciel couldn’t believe it, so her eyes widened even more. She belatedly wiggled her hands as much as she could, and then opened her mouth with difficulty.
“Uh… … thank you. Grandpa Duke.”
Luciel got up and bowed to her waist.
From strange facial expressions, awkward and stiff greetings to ridiculous titles. Gilliard could not stop laughing at the innocence of the child.
“Hahahahahahahaha.”
…..Why is he smiling?’
Lucy who did not understand, tilted her head as she rolled her eyes. Gilliard said to the coachman.
“Let’s go.”
“Yes, Master.”
As the order fell, the wagon began to run. It was soft and comfortable to sit without any rattling or shaking,
Luciel leaned back in the large couch. It was cozy and she felt like she was about to quickly fall asleep.
“I didn’t know things would work out this easily.’
She finally made it to Bellstein.
Maybe it was because the tension was relieved when she achieved her goal? Her small body was filled with tiredness.
Luciel who dozed off in a comfortable carriage couch, left for the dreamland.
The child fell asleep very peacefully, like an angel.
“How tired she must have been to happily fall asleep in such an uncomfortable coach?’
Suddenly, Gilliard thought of his grandchildren around the same age as the child.
‘She is as gentle in her sleep as when she’s awake.’
The girl I unexpectedly met was truly pure, innocent, and brilliant. The child’s eyes shone so noble that once he saw it he would never forget.
Thad heard that the eyes of fairies in fairy tales are just like jewels. Even this child’s eyes seemed to harbor secrets.
If it were this child, wouldn’t his cold-hearted, grandson who couldn’t open his heart to anyone finally change?’
With such anticipation, Gilliard smiled warmly.
But soon the smile faded from his lips. ‘Did she say she was a child of Count Orbia?’
Count Orbia had recently risen to the ranks of the wealthy, and the child was acting like she was a child, of such a wealthy Count with this appearance.
Even if a commoner’s child would have worn something better than this.
Worn-out dresses and shoes, long tangled silver hair.
Not only the appearance, but also when she ate dessert, she was amazed as if she had never experienced anything like that before. Above all, the child had no expression on her face as if she was not good at expressing her emotions.
‘Hmm, it’s clear that Count Orbia is a bad guy.’
Exactly what happened is not known, but he seemed to understand why the child had decided to leave the house.
Bellstein is far north of the capital, Arte. Even if people crossed the Lafayette Mountains, the bitter cold would have made one’s suffer. I couldn’t take her with that kind of clothes.
Gilliard said to the coachman.
“Before I leave the city, I should stop by the shopping district.”
Luciel woke up rubbing her eyes with the back of her hand. She was so cozy and warm that she fell asleep.
…. … Huh?’
A warm, thick blanket was wrapped around Luciel’s body. There was also a small cushion on her head, and, the carriage seat was more comfortable than the small bed in Luciel’s basement room.
”It’s really soft. It wasn’t here before, did he take care of me?’
Luciel sat across from the old Duke who had his hands on his cane and looked at the old gentleman with his eyes closed without saying a word.
When their eyes first met, he had a blunt and frightening impression, but he seemed like a very friendly grandfather when I made eye contact with him.
Grandpa Duke is really warm, caring, and full of consideration.’
The white beard hanging from his nose and chin swayed gently. I thought it was like the fluffy milk froth on top of the milk tea.
‘It was delicious. Can we eat again?’
Are other people in Bellstein as good as Grandpa Duke?
What kind of person is the current Duke Bellstein?
In fact, he had more scary stories and bad rumors than anything else.
“Perhaps all the rumors that have spread to people are all lies.
Luciel imagined a Dukedom with the people of Bellstein. But the thought did not last long.
“Because it’s a child’s body, I keep getting tired.’
With such an excuse, Luciel tucked herlsef in the blanket, and fell asleep again.