Chapter 32: Rural Tea-Picking Girl Gets Deliciously _ (Medium)
I was taken back to the house, wiped with a wet cloth, and put on a beautiful outfit that had been specially prepared for me.
Then, as my mother combed my hair, I remembered the time when my sister went to be married.
How could this have happened?
I never thought that the day would come when my mother would make me get ready with such sadness.
When I cried, my tears spilled over and my makeup, which I had applied lightly, fell off.
Every time I would put my makeup back on, my mother would apologize to me and put on the same makeup again.
After repeating this several times, I understood that I could no longer escape.
I was sorry, Sokola. I wish you and your mother had been able to see the nobleman first.
I had no choice. Mother.
I don't have a choice.
But even if I said that, it wouldn't help.
Yes, you've become beautiful.
Saying that, Mom smiled proudly.
It would have been better if I hadn't been cleaned up so that the nobles wouldn't have seen me.
I wanted to roll around in the field and get covered in mud.
I wanted to roll in the field and get covered in mud.
What?
You can say or do anything you don't want to everyone in the village. But, you know, if you are asked by a nobleman, …… Never, never, never. Of disliking it.
Mom said, glaring at me as if she was trying to throw me off.
The hand her gripping my shoulder her was straining and hurting.
If Sokola does something wrong, not only will my mother and the others be cut down in succession, but my fiancée, Rafen, may also be beaten.
Oh, no.
But I didn't think that would be a big mistake and that I would end up involving Rafen as well.
My back feels chilly and my chest feels tight.
'So you see, Sokolah. You can be angry with my mother as much as you want now. You can say you don't like the village headman. To promise me that.
“Mother……”
I jumped into my mother's chest and cried.
I wished with all my heart that the time I spent fixing my makeup would last forever.
When I returned to the chief's house, Mauve, Nasya, and Keiha were already waiting for me.
I was the first to arrive.
I was too late.
I am sorry. I was preparing myself.
Mom bowed her head.
I do not bow.
I do not want to be disrespectful to the nobleman.
Yes.
That's a promise I made to my mother, so I'm going to keep it.
I don't like it, but I have no choice.
I can't allow myself to be the only one to run away in order to live in the village.
We left the room with the village chief in the lead.
I heard that the nobles were staying in the building of the village assembly hall.
As we walked, I fantasized that Rafen would come to our rescue.
Rafen, who had heard what was going on, appeared, took my hand, and together we fled the village.
We are lucky enough to escape, and in a different land, we make a happy family, just the two of us.
And one day, we will have children, and our family will grow in the house where we are alone.
“You must be quiet. I'm going to go and talk to the nobleman about a nightcap.
Such happy imaginings were easily shattered by the mayor's words.
Before we knew it, we were inside the meeting hall.
We were pushed into a small room and watched the chief go into the back.
We were all asked, “Hey, what do you guys think about this?”
Unable to bear the indescribable silence, I opened my mouth.
Mauve gave me a look that told me to shut up, but I was curious.
I was curious to know what everyone else thought…….I think it was a good thing…….Sokola doesn't seem to think so.
I wouldn't mind being hugged by a nobleman.”
Keiha and Nasya opened their mouths.
I was not at all what I had in mind.
You know what I mean. You know, both my father and brother died in the Nambonan war. If I don't do something, I will have to sell my sister. Nobleman, he would take care of my family. That's why I'm glad I came here tonight.
I knew Keiha's family was going through a hard time, but it still sounds like they are in a very difficult situation.
I am sure there are many children in a position like Keiha's.
I think there are a lot of kids who are in the same position as Keiha, and considering that, there are probably a lot of kids who wanted to come here tonight.
I wanted to take their place.
I would not like it if there were no one with magical powers in the village. I've already had a child, so it would be nice to have one more. I would like to have a strong and gentle boy like my bearded uncle. I don't want to live in fear of wolves and bandits anymore.
Nasha got married the year before last and soon gave birth to a boy.
I was longing for them to be a friendly couple.
It kind of changes the way I look at Nasha.
I wonder if being held by someone other than the person I love would be so slighted.
Where's Mauve?”
'Shut up.'
Mauve said, not hiding her annoyance.
I look at him silently, and he lets out a small sigh and speaks with a hint of anger in his voice.
I got married, but I didn't marry that man because I liked him. I got married, but I didn't marry him because I liked him. Have a nobleman who could give birth to a child with magical powers.”
Mauve is newly married, but the couple does not get along.
They are always fighting.
It was a rumor among the girls that Mauve was in love with a boy from another village.
So when Mauve's parents forced her to marry someone from this village, there was a great commotion.
If I can conceive a nobleman's child, I won't have to spend the night with that man until the birth. If he likes me at night, he may take me away from here. Painful village.”
Mauve was silent as she spat out her words her.
Maybe he was thinking of the boys in the other village.
If so, Mauve probably doesn't want to be embraced by the nobleman.
I'm sure he does.
I would like to think so.
I'm not sure how I managed to get his permission His.You guys get ready quickly.Let's go into the room.
I closed my eyes and calmed down when I saw the village headman appear at a trot.
I prayed that I would not be chosen.
I prayed that I would not be chosen.
May you not be chosen.
…… Rafen.
When I opened the door to the large room where the adults gathered for the assembly, the room was bright.
A mysterious ball, like a round moon, was floating and lighting up the room.
In the center of the ball, where an adult knight was standing, sat a boy about my age.
He was wearing heavily embroidered clothes, upper leather boots, a cloak made of expensive-looking fabric, spotless skin and beautiful blue hair.
He did not look at us at all and was playing with a beautiful jewel-like stone.
It was as if to say that commoners like us are not even worth a glance.
……This is what nobility is all about.
“Sokola……! What are you doing? You're being disrespectful,……!”
Everyone was already on their knees, hands on the floor.
I hurriedly assumed the same position.
Immediately the village head apologized for my rudeness and assumed a deep apologetic stance.
I forgive you.
Haha!
The nobleman forgave the village chief and me for my rudeness.
I'm glad.
I am very happy to hear that. This is the girl from the village I told you about.
No need for a nightcap.
The nobleman said, as if he had no regard for the village headman.
The first thing that comes to mind is the fact that the first time you see a person in the marketplace, you will know that they are a person.
The tone of his voice he sent a chill down my back.
I felt I understood a little how my mother felt when she was afraid of the nobleman.
The village head spoke softly, but seemed to be thinking about what he could do about it.
I remained silent.
I asked, “Well, would you like some tea or something ……? All the girls in this village can make a good pot of tea.
The nobleman reacted slightly without saying a word, and turned his attention to the village headman.
Come to think of it, this nobleman had come to buy tea.
If she can make a tasty cup of tea, she might be interested.
“Mm?”
The nobleman's gaze shifted from the village chief to me.
Then the nobleman looked at me.
Our eyes met somehow.
I thought it would be impolite to avert my eyes, so I remained motionless.
I felt as if he was staring at me.
The girl right there.
I am Sokola,”She said. I hope you like her. If you allow me, I can make you a cup of tea…….?”
The village chief took this opportunity to start selling me.
I was scared. I am afraid. Scary.
Why am I so scared of a boy smaller than Rafen?
I felt my back was soaking wet.
I don't want tea.
Hearing the nobleman's words, I was relieved and relieved.
But the words did not end there.
Leave the girl and go away.
My eyes went blank.
My hand her wandered in the air as if asking for help, perhaps moving unconsciously.
Rafen, who gently holds it, is not here.
