“What are you talking about? … Merilee didn't understand …”
So why did you act like this?
I smiled at her.
“I'm fine.
You're fine too, right?
““…… Yes “I looked at my family.
“We're both fine, so don't worry “You've finished fighting. *** Upon my return to the room, I immediately communicated with the President.
The boss laughed when he heard what happened in the herb garden. [ Is it Valois? ] " It doesn't matter." [ You have to tell them.] “There is no evidence “What did they do?
She had silver hair and blue eyes, They are symbols of Doppelgänger, and she was very similar to the Duchess.
In addition, The witch concluded that Doppelganger's energy was flowing in her.
In the midst of this, if you said that Merilee was fake, they wouldn't believe it. [ Just because the wizard was loyal to Doppelganger in your previous life, I can't quite believe that this life will be the same.
People can vary depending on the situation.] “I'll have to call Veronica.
She's a better witch than Doppelganger, so we'll be able to check again “. [ Yes, I will investigate the witch and Merilee.] “Also the follower who founded Mirelli.
I will invite Veronica tomorrow, so she will come to the castle later “. [ Yes.] Once I finished speaking to the boss, I wrote a letter to Veronica.
The next day in the afternoon, Veronica came to the castle and we held hands.
“Thank you for your invitation!
I was really excited because it was my first official invitation “.
“No, I'm glad you came.
Do you want to go to my room?
““Yes!
She took Veronica's hand and walked up the stairs.
We reached Mirili who was coming down.
She saw me and turned her head.
I passed by Veronica with her.
After a distance Veronica looked at her back.
“Is that her?
The child I need to be examined “.
A brief explanation in the message made her aware of the situation.
I nodded.
“Do it in secret, please.
Can you do it without a barrier?
““Of course, if you give me time to meet her, I can make sure she doesn't notice.
Doing things like this is my specialty …” This is what she said while smiling shyly.
' It's a talent that suits Doubled.’ I smiled.
Then we went to my room together.
The maids who were on standby began to move.
“You can go out now ““But …” “I'll tell her a secret “.
The maids backed away, as I said deliberately.
“If it's a secret …” “Why do you ask?.
If she's talking about a secret, there's only one thing “.
As Yuni said with a suspicious smile, Dahlia blinked and thought of something, “Oh, oh!
Then she closed her mouth.
“Is this time already?!
“Yes yes “The maids' uni came out of the room and laughed.
“Have fun “The maids' excited voices filtered in from outside the room.
“Don't act suspiciously.
We have to pretend we didn't know anything “.
“Who is he by the way?
““As expected, one of the boys she met at the tea party?
““I heard that Viscount Mishank's eldest son is handsome “shouted the maid.
It must be a story they were sharing in secret, But I can hear everything.
Then Veronica's eyes lit up.
“So you don't have a man to love?
“I got goosebumps when I imagined holding hands with kids my age and saying so many embarrassing words.
I shook my head vigorously.
" never." “What a shame “I said to Veronica frowning.
“I'm not interested in men ““It can happen at your age ““What about you, Veronica?
““I always dream of love.
But none suit my taste …” Sometimes I wince when I realize Veronica's age.
At that time I heard a knock.
' I think he's the boss.’ “Come in “The door opened, and the boss came in as Veronica got up.
As soon as she looked at him, I could see her eyes shining in a different way than when she saw me.
“…… Veronica?
““Ah!
Yes yes!
“I am President of the Senate Doppelganger “She spread her skirt wide and bent her knees slightly.
“My name is Veronica Dubus.
I never had the chance to meet you before “.
“My name is Jean-Marc Nwanok.
Nice to meet you “The President explained my circumstances in detail, However, I retreated three times and I could summon the devil.
“I doubt it was the Duke of Valois.
So we're working on an investigation, and if you can check on Merilee …” “Miss Dubus?
““Oh yes!
She looked at the two with an uncomfortable face.
On the surface, they look like a girl and a grandfather.
But in fact, Veronica was about a year older 20 years as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
She pulled the president's sleeve as Veronica went to the bathroom.
“What do you think of someone twenty years older than you?
““What are you saying? …” “So what about the little girl?
““I think an older man who dreams of a love affair with a young girl deserves to die “He's right.
Veronica is back.
I asked as soon as I sat down.
“So what should I do?
““It's almost time for a snack in Merili.
You'll go out onto the balcony, I think it's about... 10 Meters from the balcony in my room.
Can you check the distance?
““Of course “When I saw Veronica smiling confidently, She smiled brightly.
You chose the right person.
The president, who received Veronica, left. room, and we decided to wait for Merilee on the balcony.
Veronica sees the president coming out and sighs.
“Sorry Veronica …” “Yes, little miss?
““Do you like the president?
“Veronica whispered when asked with a nervous face.
“How did you know?
“Veronica continued, “It's perfect for my doll collection!
“… Dolls?
““Collect the dolls.
It would be ideal if you left that grandfather for the new doll this time!
Ah, where can I get a doll like the president?
“Then, when I saw Veronica covering one cheek, I sighed in relief.
' I'm so glad.’ Then I heard a voice from Merilee's balcony.
“It's time for a snack “.
She stared at Veronica and hid in the room.
It was because Merilee would definitely avoid her if she saw her.
I heard Veronica and Merilee talking for a moment.
“You are so young, But you say you're the head of the Dobos family?
This is amazing!
““I'm bigger than you think ““I understand.
Oh, but where is my sister?
““Little Miss is away for a while ““I can't believe she left her guests behind.
This is bad.
Sorry Veronica.
Why don't you come over here and have a snack with Merilee?
You know, Merilee was upset.
Yesterday, my sister told me …” Veronica remained silent while Merilee chattered away.
' She must have started checking.’ Three minutes later.
“Little Miss must come back.
I will come back ““Really?
This is very bad … next time, Let's play in Merilee's room “.
Back in my room, Veronica closed the door tightly and whispered.
“I made sure ““How did you find it?
“Veronica said, narrowing her forehead.
“I guess I was going to say it's the energy of doppelgängers like wizards ““What do you mean?
““I can't exactly say it's doppelganger energy, But it was very similar to their energy … Like Johan's energy?
““I was summoned by my ancestor when he was born to evaluate mana.
It's the same feeling I had at the time “.
“Is there any spell to change appearance?
““There is, but they don't use it “If so, is Merilee really the fourth child?
While I was thinking, I suddenly remembered the story I had with Veronica.
' Dolls?
' Game......
It was as if the puzzle in my head was complete.
I bit my lip tightly. *** The girl, emerging from the darkness, ran down the corridor quickly.
I secretly went through the courtyard and came out to a waste disposal site built near the forest to throw away wastewater and garbage.
When it arrives at the deodorization site, The girl picked up a huge bucket of water that she had kept after disposing of the trash.
She saw someone through a small gap between the walls.
“What …” The person turned on the flashlight to get a closer look.
Then, “Are you looking for this?
“She could hear a small voice right next to her.
The girl, terribly surprised, blinked and dropped the lamp.
When the fire in the lamp spread over the grass, A little foot came out and stepped on the coals.
When she saw the face reflected in the dim light of the lamp, she closed her mouth.
" You ……!" “You shouldn't play with fire at night.
Leah will be in trouble......
Merilee “.
Merilee stared at the smiling LeBlin.
“Oh my Sister, why are you here? …” “I thought you'd find this, so I came to return it “LeBlin threw something into the grass.
Merilee took a deep breath when she saw the rolling thing.