That was the end. Sillian, feeling embarrassed after saying all that, suddenly transformed into the appearance of a puppy and disappeared beyond the terrace, bouncing around.

The next morning.

Elzelle finally collapsed.

“Oh, Miss Elzelle fainted!”

“Did she faint without hitting her head?”

“Unbelievable. She fell just right. She fell from head to toe, and her head swelled up.”

“No bleeding?”

“No.”

Lisbeth rolled her eyes looking at Sesenia, who spoke without much emotional change.

“It’s strange.”

“Yes…?”

“I thought there would be blood. As expected…”

Was it all just an act?
“They value my body too much, the Elzelle family.”

Perhaps she was afraid of falling so dramatically, as it was clear that Elzelle had lied about falling, both in the past and now. The expression of the viscount, who would have heard this news before anyone else, was also easy to imagine.

“But Viscount hasn’t left.”

“Oh? That’s very fortunate. Should I visit Father, then?”

“Yes? But even Miss Elzelle hasn’t gone, would you like to see her?”

Even though Sesenia knew, hearing such words from Lizbeth made something uncomfortable in Sesenia’s chest. Lizbeth, who cherishes her more than anyone, and hopes for her well-being, saying that, indicated Sesenia’s standing in the family.

Knowing doesn’t mean it doesn’t hurt. Even though she knew, every time she realized it, it hurt as if salt were being sprinkled. It was the same now.

She wasn’t a child she had picked up, nor a child she had caused an accident, so why did she have to be hated like this? But there is no reason for hatred.

It’s just that those expressing that hatred are selfish. Having decided to think that way, Sesenia responded to Lizbeth’s words with an indifferent expression.

“Then, you’ll look at me properly. Let’s go.”

We need to fan the flames in the burning house. Sesenia headed to the viscount’s study with a brighter smile than ever. As expected, Elzelle’s maids were standing in abundance in front of the door.

“Viscount, Miss Elzelle has fainted severely. So, could you please take a look at her even once?”

“She hit her forehead… She says there might be aftereffects.”

Their voices filled the corridor. Yet, there was no movement inside as if there were no one.

Sesenia passed through Elzelle’s maids and stood in front of the door.

“Is Father not here?”

“Oh, Miss Sesenia. Inside, Viscount is there.”

The viscount seemed to have made a pretty firm decision. Sesenia stood in front of the door, looking at it silently, and locked eyes with Sijong.

“Then will you apologize? Sesenia has come.”

“Please wait a moment!”

Whether the maids of Elzelle had suffered quite a bit or not, Sijong hurriedly went inside. It didn’t take long to hear the answer.

“Miss Sesenia, you are allowed to enter.”

“Thank you.”

“No problem.”

Perhaps worried that Elzelle’s maids might enter, the guards at the door blocked them with their bodies. However, they couldn’t block their mouths.

“Viscount, Miss Elzelle…!”

But before Sesenia could hear that voice, the door slammed shut with a thud. Thanks to that, the maid who was sticking her nose into the door and whining had to step back in a hurry.

“Ha… You came. Sesenia.”

“Yes. It’s noisy outside.”
“It’s all because of Elzelle. Ha… Lately, Elzelle has been causing quite a few accidents. She used to be a child who never had an accident before… So I thought she was growing up well. It seems that the necessary psychological maturity that should have occurred during the growing-up process did not take place.”

Now seemingly collected, the viscount let out a sigh. However, Sesenia’s expression hardened.

“No, it’s not just because of you. It’s not like she inherited it from you. Selfish humans.”

Perhaps sensing Sesenia’s displeasure, the viscount stopped his complaints and looked at her.

“Hu. So, why did you come?”

“Father seems to have a lot on his mind.”

“Haha. It’s only Sesenia. I never realized you were so kind and considerate. Hidden behind your sister… obsessed as if possessed by something. Only searching for your sister.”

Speaking as if belatedly regretting, he continued to babble.

Now it was ridiculous for him to act like this. It wasn’t like his actions were erased by such words, and it didn’t seem like a sincere apology.

Nevertheless, Sesenia forced a smile.

“Is that so? Well, Father seems to have changed recently.”

“Yes, yes. You seem different lately. You were not at all like this in the past, but now… my heart keeps going towards you. Instinctively, the thought that I should treat you well becomes dominant. It’s scary, to be honest.”

“You…?”

“It’s like the gods are guiding us in this direction.”