Don't Trust the Heroine

She could see that he was quite an interesting talent from the information Farren gave. 

“If you have that much gut, it’ll serve you well anywhere.” 

Farren carefully asked, looking at Medenna, who had a happy look on her face despite the negative report. 

“…Are you thinking of meeting him?” 

“Yes, I think he’s worth meeting.”

As Farren apologized to Medenna, his expression, which had been dark all along, turned dark in a completely different atmosphere than before. 

“…Oh, come to think of it, if you attacked him, didn’t you get hit by him first? Are you hurt?” 

From talking to Blint, she was worried because they were reported to have had some physical conflict. 

“I’m fine. It’s actually not what you think.”

“Oh really? Did something happen to you to provoke you in the first place?” 

Was he hiding something from her? 

“There’s no way a gentle kid like you would ever attack first. Right? Tell me honestly.” 

“It’s not like that. It was a mistake, so don’t worry.” 

“…Everything is fine, right?”

“Yes.” 

“Okay.” 

Medenna smiled and stroked Farren’s hair. 

He lowered his head and gently received Medenna’s touch. 

Sein, who was watching from behind while Farren was reporting, held back her laughter with a cough. 

“Lucas, did you have a cold? It’s the middle of summer…”

“No, it’s nothing like that at all. Let’s keep going. It’s just great to see you guys getting along.” 

Farren turned around and stared at Sein, but she didn’t budge and even spat out another cough. 

“Farren is so nice and diligent. He’s doing well at the mercenary guild, right?” 

“Yes, you don’t have to worry. He’s doing very well.”

When it came to work, Sein’s assessment of Farren was sincere. 

Medenna, who heard Farren’s praise, looked proud as if it were for her. 

“That’s a relief. Anyways, let’s make an appointment with Blint.”

“Hmm, will it be okay? He didn’t state Rodenherg’s name or yours. He might have asked without knowing the exact information.” 

“It’s fine.” 

“Then I’ll leave now. I apologize for this incident. Next time, we will take care of it so as not to bother you.” 

“This was an unexpected situation. It’s fine.”

“Thank you for always being nice to me.” 

“I’m flattered. Then excuse me. You can continue your discussion.” 

Sein left with a bow and quickly left the office. 

After watching them, she hurriedly left before Farren did something to her. Medenna was still clueless as usual.

“I don’t think there’s much going on, only Blint. You can accompany me when I meet him.”

“Okay.” 

He replied with an unnatural smile. 

“Do you hate that I’ve decided to meet him?” 

“…Can I answer honestly?” 

“Yes.” 

“I don’t like it.” 

“As expected, didn’t something happen? If he’s a vile human being who hurt a kid like you, I don’t want to use him.”

“Yes.” 

Farren sighed for some reason as soon as he heard Medenna’s words. 

“……?” 

“As expected, you want to recruit him.” 

Come to think of it, the reason for her meeting Blint was for another reason.

However, in Medenna’s head, Blint was already a candidate for recruitment. 

Farren seemed to know exactly what Medenna was thinking. 

“It was the same when you brought in Sein, but I don’t know what Medenna’s taste is… Why do you want to collect them?” 

“I just thought they would do a good job if they had that much gut… Do you hate it that much?”

“No, it’s up to Medenna to decide. Don’t listen to what I’m saying.”

“Hmm.” 

Medenna stroked his head and face as if consoling him. 

‘If Blint is the same person as the original story, it would be better to get close to him for Farren. Was their first impression really that bad…?’

It was a mystery that could not be solved by Medenna, who wasn’t there to judge the situation.

***

“Haha, it’s done!” 

As soon as Cavan checked all the mail in front of him, he laughed loudly and hit the desk. 

The sources of each letter that flew in were from several aristocrats. 

Suddenly, a knock came into the study. 

“Excuse me, my lord. It’s Suzanne.” 

“The other day, didn’t Lady Rodenherg say that she was going to make her debut into society?”

“..Oh, yeah, she did.” 

“I invited all the ladies and lords who are debuting around the same time this year to my party. Even if they’re from a low-ranking family, I will treat them with no exception.” 

“I received replies. Everyone is going to attend my party.” 

Cavan smiled proudly. 

The Alleo Empire’s debutante was to be held through a party hosted by an individual. 

This was because there was a time in history when competition in order to show off the debut of their daughter and son was high.

So, the Empire’s debutante ended up being held by an individual, with them asking everyone for their attendance in advance.

Big parties that could be used as a stage for a family’s debutante were not held very often. 

Because of this, many ladies and lords usually made their debut at one party. 

Instead of hosting a large-scale party that would be the stage for this debutante, Cavan was planning to openly leave Medenna alone.

The Tassio family had conflicted with the Rodenherg family in the past, so there was nothing strange about not sending them an invitation. 

“This year, she will debut alone at a small party that won’t garner much attention, and she will be humiliated during her debut. They’ll have no choice but to postpone it.” 

Rumours that Medenna was preparing for her debutante would spread. 

If she delayed her debut, it would be a disgrace. 

Either way, it would affect Medenna badly.

Just imagining her angry face made Cavan delightful. 

“I feel bad for her… A debutante is a once-in-a-lifetime thing…”

Suzanne looked at him pitifully and begged Cavan. 

“Suzanne, I know you have a good heart. But this will be done. Ugh, I’m not even satisfied with making her a laughingstock in society.” 

“I’m sorry for saying that…..” 

“It’s fine. Anyway, don’t pay attention to such a girl.”

Cavan laughed out loud, spitting out curses about Medenna. 

Suzanne covered her mouth and widened her eyes as if she were worried about Medenna. 

However, the corner of her mouth covered in her hand was smiling happily.

***

Medenna opened the window after returning to the bedroom. 

“……?” 

A person was already in the bedroom waiting for her. It must have been about the debutante or Blint.

“There’s information that came in today. Since I met you anyway, I’m going to deliver it with you.” 

“…Say it.” 

“Hmm, you were looking for a party to attend for your debut, right?” 

“Yes.” 

“Count Cavan Tassio is holding a last-minute party soon.” 

“I know, but I won’t be there.” 

When Medenna cut him off coldly, Jack clicked his tongue. 

“Oh man, please listen to this until the end. As soon as he decided to throw the party, he invited every noble.”

“That’s not a big deal.”

“What if the Rodenherg family is the only exception to the invitation?”