“I heard you want to take on the role of the representative for the Sparrow Class.”

“Yes, is that correct?”

Lucia, who received the call from Director Norzia and stopped by on her way to school, was present. Unlike the director who seemed troubled, her expression remained unchanged.

She took on the representative role not for any particular reason other than to observe the influential figures of the Empire in the future.

However, considering the proactive parents she had observed, she thought that if she became the Duke’s cherished granddaughter, it would be natural for her to covet that position.

“I thought of it as a predetermined matter, but I received a proposal that I couldn’t refuse.”

“What kind of proposal?”

Lucia asked with a questioning look at the dark expression of the director. In fact, there was almost no proposal she couldn’t refuse.

It was because her husband was an influential figure in the Empire.

However, despite the director’s anxiousness, Lucia’s expression was not unusual, and she spoke.

“They said they would lower tariffs limited to the capital citizens.”

“Ah…”

An incredible proposal that would greatly influence the formation of the Empire’s market.

Lucia instantly understood why she made such an expression.

However, it made her suspicious.

‘The Duke of the Empire wants to join this gathering so badly that he’s putting up such a significant condition? Could it be…’

Lucia couldn’t continue speaking and fell into thought.

Anton Kilgis, the Duke.

He was the closest person to the Grand Temple, being the first priest of the god, a presence like a high star.

For such a mysterious figure to want to associate with the current irrelevant parents of the kindergarten,

‘There’s no other gathering but this one.’

At this point, it was a situation where she could only suspect him. However, Lucia had an apparent reason not to doubt him.

Even if he wasn’t related to the death of the saint, he had already died of illness shortly after her death.

However, even if he wasn’t involved in the death of the saint, Lucia wanted to keep an eye on him.

Even if it was something he did for his beloved grandson, knowing his intentions and passing over them would be better.

However, wanting her position, there was officially no way for Lucia to observe it.

‘Should I ask Hys to make a magical tool for surveillance? No. If I start making something again, the members will meddle in everything…’

“Haa.”

As Lucia, who had many concerns, unconsciously let out a short sigh, Director Norzia, who was watching her, shone her eyes.

Suddenly, her expression brightened, and she grabbed Lucia’s hand excitedly.

“Oh, I’m happy! I thought I might be giving you an opportunity to miss this chance on this occasion, didn’t I?”

?”

It wasn’t unreasonable for her to think that way.

Lucia’s awkward expression, obviously pushed up on the stage of being the parent representative.

Of course, even though she later manipulated the vote fervently, Director Norzia, who didn’t know that, thought that Lucia simply ended up with the role due to bad luck.
“It was a face too precious to see alone. Indeed, Lady Lucia, you are also an unavoidable parent. Hoho, please participate in many events in the future.”

The director, caught up in that point, deliberately called the person involved to confirm the atmosphere.

She now let out a relieved bright smile.

However, Lucia, on the contrary, was concerned about her.

‘Then, how do you plan to deal with me without excluding me?’

If she refused, there would undoubtedly be pressure on the kindergarten to receive support from the imperial family.

“Viscountess, if you bite that proposal, you will be in quite a difficult situation.”

“Hoho, don’t worry. I will receive it as a consultation. Since it seems to be for participation, you’ll like it even more.”

“…Ah.”

Such a method.

Even though there were many participants, it was a good method without excluding anyone.

‘Indeed, it’s like a member of the Luvince family. No, is it just the ability of this wise lady? Director Lyon seemed more straightforward…’

With her relaxed smile, Lucia thought of the eldest son of the Luvince family, who had caused a fuss because he hadn’t worn a single brooch.

Anyway, now that the situation was resolved, Lucia stood up after refreshing her mouth with a sip of tea.

“Well then, I have to go to work, so I’ll get up.”

“Yes, that’s right. It was really nice to meet you today. Ah!”

?”

As if the viscountess had thought of something, she quietly clapped her hands.

“Do you happen to know that Princess Relief from the Kingdom of Ferendell has arrived?”

“Yes, she came as a special envoy. Ah, my son, Director Lyon, is escorting her.”

Lucia recalled and remembered the small and beautiful woman who had watched the sunset with Lyon.

Hearing that answer, the viscountess, who had been listening, grabbed Lucia’s hand again.

“Lady Lucia?”

“Yes? Yes.”

“My son, right? When he was young, he picked up a cat. But unfortunately, he had a cat allergy.”

“…?”

‘Suddenly? Nia doesn’t even have a pet yet…’