Volume 5 Chapter 205, A Girl Named Kriemhild_4 (: Lavender)

Translator: Nonon

Proofreader: Silavin

 

POV: Violet

 

About a girl named Kriemhild.

That’s what Mrs. Vert wanted to hear from Mary.

 

“This might sound like I’m suspecting her… but you know, she does have a bit of a ditzy side to her, right? I was just thinking she could have been using alchemy magic to make magic tools that do things like this without realizing it.”

 

She looked a little troubled, as if to say that she had no choice but to ask as an investigator.

Still, it’s strange. Though her expression was cleverly hidden, it seemed as though she had another purpose in trying to get to know more about Kriemhild.

 

“No, even Kriemhild would not make a tool like—“

“But at the academy she was laughing as she detonated bombs. I feel like she would make them with that kind of enthusiasm…”

“…I can’t deny it“

 

…Hmm, I certainly can’t deny it.

Certainly, if you were to judge based on that alone, of course you would be suspicious. In fact, if I was in Mrs. Vert’s position, I would also suspect her.

Mary cleared her throat, thought for a moment and then expressed her opinion.

 

“Alchemy magic can make a variety of tools. If you are asking whether it’s possible to create it, then yes, it’s possible to create a tool with a similar effect.”

“Hmm, just as I expected.”

“However, by simply changing the process and method, anything that can be made with alchemy magic can also be made with other methods that do not involve the latter.”

 

It’s only a possibility. It’s a relatively unknown magic, so it’s inevitable to be suspicious of it, but Mary also wanted Mrs. Vert to know that alchemy magic wasn’t too special.

Besides, if Kriemhild was the cause of this incident, I don’t think she would hide it herself.

 

“Then I have one more question. How do you see Kriemhild?”

“Mrs. Vert, that’s a very broad question. What do you mean by how I see her?”

“My bad. What I’m trying to say is—hm, how should I put it?”

 

So insincere.

Looking at Mrs. Vert’s thoughtful gesture, a rude thought like that came to my mind. But I had no intention of denying it.

 

“Her potential for growth is wonderful, but at the same time, it’s dangerous.”

“Mrs. Vert, as Kriemhild’s friend, I cannot overlook those words.”

 

Hearing Kriemhild be called dangerous, I interrupted their conversation.

Even if this was just a strategy, I wouldn’t be able to face Kriemhild, who regards me as her friend, if I overlooked this.

 

“That’s right. As a friend of Kriemhild and Violet, I also cannot overlook this.”

“You don’t have to say that or emphasize it.”

“That’s the most important part!”

 

Mary’s expression turned desperate, as if to say that she wouldn’t give up on that point… This seemed to be her true thoughts after all. Her expression seemed different than the one she had before.

 

“Hmm…”

 

Looking at us, Mrs. Vert gently raised her witch hat, which was more modest than Apricot and was also her work clothes, with a cane. She seemed to be observing us, but she would probably apologize like before and ask another question–

 

“I must have phrased it badly. However, I’m sorry, I can’t change the question. I want to know more about… her peculiarities.”

 

However, Mrs. Vert continued to question us, not changing her business tone.

… Why? She seemed to be suspecting Kriemhild, but on what basis?

I hate to say this, but the other people who were present were more likely to be the suspects. It was also possible that she was still suspicious of others, and was only questioning us about Kriemhild because we were nearby…

 

“That goes for you too, Mary Sue.”

“… Me?”

 

She nodded in affirmation in response to Mary’s question, and spun her wand around, pointing the end with the magical power-enhancing jewel towards Mary.

 

“Alchemy magic, growth potential, a broad worldview, calmness, and in your case, conversational skills that have charmed many boys.”

“… Fufu, thank you very much, but you’re overestimating me. I have always been trying to do my best and it just so happened that things worked out.”

“How humble.”

“Rather than becoming arrogant and following the path of destruction without understanding my own standing, I simply want to live a life of humility, doing what I can.”

 

Mary replied to Mrs. Vert’s question with her usual smile.

She responded as usual, with a look of affection that could charm even other women.

 

“My Son must be having a hard time. He must find it difficult to talk to a girl like you, not being a good conversationalist to start with.

“Char… Chartreuse may not be very talkative, but he’s a boy who knows how to express his feelings. He always says he wants to become strong so he can protect people.”

“No, that’s not true. My Son isn’t very talkative, and he’s just an idiot who can’t even converse properly with the opposite sex.”

 

I agree, but is that really okay to say as a Mother?

 

“Sorry, I got sidetracked. Kriemhild is…”

 

Mrs. Vert thought for a moment, then spun her cane again and tapped the ground.

 

“Mary, what do you know about Kriemhild? And why was she disinherited?”