The Noble Girl Living in Debt

Episode 9: Ten Gold Coins

Bernard returns home, being swung by the carriage of the last flight.

Eric reports that Eric had been in the day today, though his head was not tidy.

The roof tiles seem to be deteriorating overall and need to be replaced. The same applies to the attic ceiling and the floorboard.

"Why are you going to change the ceiling?"

"It seems that an insect was coming."

After seeing the quote, I suddenly knock on my tongue.

"And the material for the roof-"

It was supposed to be replaced with the same baked soil (terracotta) material, but if you apply paint, it will be charged separately.

"Originally, that tile was brown and seemed to be painted blue later."

"Is that so"

I wanted to build a house where the back of the Orleans at that time appeared in a fairy tale, and there was a background that a mansion with a blue roof on a white wall was completed.

"So, if you paint with a similar shade of blue, it looks like this."

"Hmm?"

An additional quote will be given by Eric. At that price, Bernard looked away.

"What's this!"

"Blue paint seems expensive"

"No need to paint!"

"If you apply paint, the tiles seem to last a little longer."

"... No, for now, it's good now."

"I understand"

At present, only repair costs are available, so we decided to paint as soon as we were willing.

The next reported Agnes medical expenses were lower than expected.

"Hey, what happened to the doctor?"

"I called a doctor I knew about Dominic. Her mouth is firm."

"Really……"

The fever has fallen from the morning, but he has no appetite and says he is still lying.

I thought I couldn't hear anything today.

"It's terrible anyway, this is"

Repair costs total 10 gold coins.

It was two months' salary for the knight of Bernard.

It is said that the roof has changed shape, and the price has expanded to order special tiles that match it.

"By negotiable, it seems possible to pay in installments."

"Pay in bulk"

"I understand"

She sees Eric leaving the room and sighs deeply.

There is monthly support from the parents' house, but it almost disappears with the salaries of employees.

I decided that I had to do something.

◇◇◇

I headed for the bathroom to refresh before dinner.

On the way, Agnes stops in front of the resting guest.

I was worried about her true appearance and couldn't stand it.

Five years ago, I just wanted to know just why I was staring at Bernard.

However, he hesitates to enter a single woman's room. But I am the owner of the house and Agnes is an employee. I noticed that there was no inconvenience.

Fortunately, there is no sign of the people around.

I thought I should go out and open the door.

The living room was dark. We head to our bedroom, relying on the moonlight coming through the window.

I hit the door, but there was no reply.

I thought about staying longer, so I decided to enter without permission.

The bedroom was just lit by the corner lights on the bed. It is a faintly dim space.

"……Hey"

I tried to call out from the door this time, but there was no answer here either.

I don't think I can turn back as it is, so I'm going to walk to my bed with all my legs.

Even after waking up, I wanted to ask about five years ago.

The face illuminated by the light was pale and sweat was floating on the forehead.

The sleeping face also looks painful.

"Agnès Reverge"

Call your name in a low voice.

Agnes opened her eyes slightly, despite thinking that she wouldn't wake up with such a small voice.

Even though he came back into the room after opening again, his eyes were pounding when his eyes met.

I felt like I was doing bad things.

From her gaze, I can't see any emotion.

I was staring at each other in a quiet room for a while, but a surprise word came out of Agnes.

"--Oh, mother."

"What?"

"I've always wanted to see you."

Agnies hands out his quivering hands from inside the futon.

Bernard looked down with incredible eyes.

"mother……"

"No, not your mother."

Bernard grasps Agnès's wrist while pointing out misunderstandings and stows it into the futon with rough hands.

Looking at her face nearby, I noticed that her eyes were slower than usual and her consciousness was vague.

Agnes's mother had heard that she had died when she was a child.

The tears are floating at the end, so I feel sorry.

"I'm sorry too."

"?"

I looked into Agnes's face to see if my consciousness had returned.

But the next word was unexpected.

"--mother"

Bernard hears that and is almost sick.

Agnes' words continue.

"I can't go there yet."

"Don't die, don't die!"

I've been thrust into the words.

"You're going to sleep!"

I said so, but the story of Agnes wasn't over yet.

"I'm grateful to Orlarian, thank you-"

"That's why it's still gone!"

Instruct, "Let's go to bed," raise Bernin's futon from his chest to his shoulders, and Bernard leaves the bedroom.

After confirming that no one was in the corridor, I left Agnes' room.

Think about the mystery of Agnes, which has deepened, while taking a bath.

What is the benefit of Bernard? Looking back at my memories, I have no idea.

Put hot water over your head, wash your hair and body, and soak in the bathtub.

――No, I don't know.

For the time being, the pursuit of Agnes has been postponed.

The next day, Jizil reported that Agnes's condition was improving.

I told her that she was willing to work, but I ordered her to take a break just in case.

"Are you okay, husband?"

"Oh, let's love it."

"Thank you"

"Repair work on the roof and attic will begin today, so there will be no resting environment."

"Well, it can't be helped."

Instruct Jizil to take care of himself.

Bernard left home as the carriage time was approaching.

◇◇◇

In the morning, Lazar comes and gives thanks.

"Sorry I was tired yesterday."

It seemed she thought she wasn't in an orphanage because Agnes didn't come.

Bernard wonders what to say about Agnes here. But in the moment, Lazars went out of his office saying he was going to the meeting.

Someone visits you while you are impatient to miss the opportunity to say.

When I opened the door, I was a little surprised because I saw the face I knew.

-Ernest Barthelemon.

Secretary of the Second Prince and the second son of the Marquis family.

I remember that he was the worst bastard who chased her ass while working.

The last time I met was three years ago, at a tea party hosted by the Second Prince.

Ernesto greets Bernard, who shows a surprised face, for the first time.

Perhaps you have forgotten what happened three years ago.

"Hello, good morning--"

"Ah!!"

There, Bernard remembers.

Three years ago, I happened to meet Agnies in the Rose Garden and escape from the chasing Ernest.

I was convinced that her favors and thanks were the same, and the mystery had been solved.

"You suddenly shout loudly, aren't you surprised!"

"Oh, sorry."

Return to me after receiving the indication.

He announced that Commander was absent, but said he would be fine with Bernard, the deputy commander.

Ernest sits in the chaise longue recommended.

"So what is an errand?"

"Oh, I want you to look for someone."

A sheet of paper is put on the desk.

"-?"

There was a picture of something that could not be distinguished between men and women. At the top of the paper is written, "For those who find her, ten gold coins."

"this is--?"

"A picture of Agnes Reverge. I wrote it."

"What?"

Gives his paper further to Bernard and asks him to look for her.

"It's a great job with a reward. You should be honored."

"Well, where is this instruction from?"

"I am"

I thought it was impossible.

Why should the "Special Third Assault Unit" take on the duties of an individual?

"What do you do when you look for Agnes Reverge?"

"Oh, I'm going to encircle her poor girl."

To enclose means to be a mistress. Bernard saw Ernest with an incredible look.