Chapter 62
[To Hildegard,
Hello, Hildegard! Thank you for sending me a letter. It’s good that my writing improves the more I write letters, but this is the first time I’m writing to someone other than Emmett. Please understand if my writing is awkward.
The Lartman Duchy is nice. The people here treat me well. As you said, they don’t seem to know about the rumors about me. I’ve become friends with the chef Max, the gardener Julian, the head maid Mia, the librarian Emily, and the maid Laga. They’re all good people.
And I had my first birthday party here! My birthday is July 27th. I didn’t know my original birthday, so Emmett and I decided on that date.
Recently, there was also a banquet where I met other noble young ladies. They’re all kind, pretty, and treat me well. I’ve become especially close with people named Hannah and Maria. Hannah is kind, and Maria likes to talk about the capital.
Oh, actually, not everyone likes me. There’s one person who dislikes me. Her name is Malea, and she thought she would marry Emmett. But other than her, everyone else is fine, so there’s no need to worry.
I’m not looking forward to Brother Walter coming either. Brother dislikes me... although I understand why. You know what? Brother actually went to study abroad in the Merna Empire to avoid me. But he might be able to get along with you, Hildegard. Unlike me, you’re a real Saintess.
Well, hoping that you’re doing well there, I’ll end this letter now.
—Liv]
[To Sister Liv,
Hello, sister.
I’m a bit jealous that you’ve already made friends there. I hoped you would do well, but to think you’re already on a first-name basis! If it’s alright, would you call me ‘Hilda’? It’s my nickname, everyone called me that when I was in the slums.