Volume 2 Chapter 16 Stone Diviner Apprentice, Boasting
A week later, the man who had fallen for Ms. Percella brought an extravagant gift.
Although the grandeur of the gift won't change the divination results, it elevates my tension and mood, which might increase the accuracy... perhaps.
No, it won't.
"Well then, let me guide you."
I lead him from the entrance to the workroom.
Usually, Rolus would follow until here, and from this point, it would be just the two of us.
However, today is slightly different.
It's not that Rolus disliked being alone with me, but rather the client man wished for Rolus to join us.
"Am I also included?"
Rolus tilts his head with a puzzled expression, as if to say why he is included.
"I'd rather feel like discussing than being read."
"I see?"
I chime in on behalf of the still-dazed Rolus.
"If possible, I'd like advice from both of you. You two are in a love marriage, right?"
Both Rolus and I nod in agreement to his question.
It's a curious matter how he knows we are in a love marriage since we are almost meeting for the first time, but it's a simple story.
First of all, when I became Miss Camelia's disciple, that teacher took on a disciple which created a buzz, and it made the news.
Following that, the topic of the Count's daughter, who is Miss Camelia's disciple, marrying her attendant also made it into the papers.
Though neither of us read it, I've heard some newspapers wrote it quite humorously.
"I'm not sure if I can give advice..."
At Rolus's words, the man gazes at him with pleading eyes.
"Just listening to my story would be enough!"
...he said.
Uplifted by his sheer desperation, it made me think I really need to help him.
"Anyway, please have a seat. For now, let's do a consultation with some divination involved."
"Yes, please."
He sat in the chair and bowed deeply.
According to what he said, he is a Count living in a territory a little way from here.
He doesn't have a strong desire to get married, but he somewhat thought he might have to marry at some point.
Well, he has a pretty nice face, and while he isn't extremely wealthy, he's still a Count, so it's not like he has no popularity with women.
He has even lightly dated women who approached him affectionately.
However, he never found a decisive reason, and that's how he ended up at this age.
"I've never been able to fall in love with anyone."
Hearing his murmur, I roll a stone over the magic circle I drew on the table.
The stone says he seems to be a very honest and straightforward person.
And next to his stone, a cute little stone rolls out, emitting a soft, gentle light.
This isn't Ms. Percella.
Another woman's presence...?
"It seems like there's always a woman by your side."
"...Maybe it's my little sister."
I see, it's his sister.
She was with him last week too.
"Is your little sister important to you?"
When I ask this, he nods vigorously.
"My mother is weak, so I took care of my sister in her place. That's why my sister is more important than anyone."
I see.
Since he thinks of things centered around his sister, he's been delaying marriage... I feel a bit pained by that.
After all, I also have an older brother who still hasn't married...!
"I understand how important she is, but... if you don't marry for too long, your sister will become very worried."
"...Is that something that came from that divination?"
"No, I'm sorry, that's just my opinion. My brother hasn't married either."
"Oh, I see."
"Yes. He still says something like no girl in this world is cuter than me and hasn't married yet."
"I see. It sounds like you and your brother would hit it off."
I hope they don't hit it off too well.
"...But you fell in love at first sight with Ms. Percella, right?"
When I ask this, the expression that had slightly relaxed with his sister's story tightens up.
"Yes. I realized that there are feelings different from my feelings for my sister."
I'm glad he noticed.
I just hope Elder Brother notices soon too.
"I was surprised to think there was such a cute person in this world."
"Ms. Percella is cute, indeed. She's quiet and a bit shy. I'm somewhat worried that she can be easily swayed by others."
"Is that so?!"
"Yes."
After all, Ms. Percella and I have been friends since we entered school together.
"But, right now, Ms. Percella is... anxious."
I can see her restlessness from the stones rolling on the magic circle.
It must be because everyone around her is getting married while her marriage isn't settled.
She seemed to be on the verge of marrying the boy she liked, but it seems to have stalled.
Apparently, it's due to his extreme indecisiveness.
She should just ditch such a guy!
I feel like I want to write her a letter right away.
...Still,
"Ms. Percella only sees you as 'neither good nor bad'."
At my words, he droops his head.
"Well, that's true..."
"There's an age gap, so she probably doesn't see you as a romantic interest. But look, it's not a total no, so there's still hope, right?"
"...Is that really true?"
His sad face looks quite pitiful.
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