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βBy the way, this might take a while so can I go just home after stopping by?β
βYes, of course!β
It was about two and a half hours before she usually got off work, but Gilbert happily allowed it. He even said, βtake careβ and brought Yuriβs coat for her personally.
And so, with Gilbertβs warm send-off, Yuri left the coffeehouse.
* * *
I took a carriage and finally arrived at the designated location on the map.
Neigh!
As the carriage left, it blew a gust of wind my way, causing my hair and dress to flutter in the wind.[1]
I was a little surprised to see the imposing grand mansion standing in front of me.
βThis house looks like a palace. I guess that grandpa is really a high noble?β
Even though I was just looking at it from the front door, I could tell the mansion was huge.
βWell, Iβm just here to deliver his stuff.β
Step.
I approached the towering door.
Creak… [2]
Then as if it was waiting, the massive door in front of me slid open. And beyond the door was the older butler I met last time.
He smiled at me and greeted me politely.
βWelcome. Iβve been expecting you.β
I took a step closer before responding to his greeting.
βHello. The sir left something at our coffeehouse the other day so Iβm here to return it.β
βYes, please come in.β
At the butlerβs words, I titled my head slightly.
βI would like you to hand it over for me, butler-nim.β
βI am only a butler, so I do not have such authority.β
The butler shook his head at my words. Then he gestured inside the mansion again and spoke.
βPlease come in. My master is waiting.β
It was a somewhat obvious development, but I decided to just let it go.
βAlright then.β
After deciding, I began walking forward again. And in doing so, I stepped into the grand mansion before me. The inside of the mansion was just as luxurious and antique as its exterior. It looked like it was endless.
While doing requests as Arachne, Iβd visited several aristocratic families, but I donβt think I saw any house as majestic as this one. It wasnβt just about its size. It felt like there was class and dignity flowing throughout the mansion.
It wouldnβt have such an atmosphere unless it was a fairly historic family. Even the servants I saw as I followed the butler exuded elegance.
I began to get a little curious about the identity of the old man who was also the owner of this house.
βSir. Yuri-nim from the coffeehouse is here to see you.β
βLet her in!β
We finally stopped in front of a certain room and the butler knocked on the door. And as if they were waiting, a swift answer came from the door.
Click.
βYou may enter.β
The butler said with another harmless-looking smile. I went through the door he held open.
βWelcome, Yuri!β
The old man sat in an armchair by the window. As soon as he saw me, his face brightened, and he stood up to welcome me. He looked like he had been looking forward to my visit for quite a while.
βHello. You left something behind at the coffeehouse, do you remember?β
βYou mean my cane. Thank you for bringing it personally, really. Thank you.β
I walked up to him and handed over the cane I was holding.
βWas it hard to get here?β
βNo. It was easy to find because you kindly left directions.β
βEh, Ehem. I wonder how a map fell down there.β
Maybe he was pricked by my blunt words because the old man faked a cough and acted like he knew nothing.
βIβll get going then.β
βWhat? Youβre leaving already?β
βWell, I only came to give you your things.β
βI canβt just let leave you like that! You came here from such a long way, I should at least give you a cup of tea.β
He was startled by what I said and approached me on his cane.
βI want to treat you to some delicious tea today, canβt I?β
Seeing the forlorn light in the old manβs eyes, I fell silent for a moment. He seemed to want to hold me back if it was possible. Did I resemble his late youngest daughter that much?
I didnβt think he did all this to harm me in any way and seeing the pitiful look on his face made my heart weaken. So I eventually nodded.
βOkay. Iβll have a cup of tea before leaving.β
βYes! Thank you, dear.β
The old manβs face lit up once I gave my permission. He immediately called for butler outside the door in a loud voice. Then he asked for refreshments to be brought in as soon as possible. He seemed to want them to hurry up before I changed my mind or something.
At the old manβs invitation, I sat down with him at the table. In the meantime, the servants set out the refreshments.
βDo you like the tea?β
βYes, it smells nice.β
The old man asked a while later when I tasted the tea that was put in front of me. And when I nodded and replied, he looked at me with a nostalgic look in his eyes before saying.
βMy daughter also liked this tea a lot.β
Hm.
Hearing that, I wondered if I should ask or not, then decided to just go for it.
βDo I resemble your daughter that much?β
βOh, I was shocked enough to think my daughter came back alive! I have her portraits in the gallery. If youβre curious, shall I show you?β
βIβm not that curious.β
βR-Right.β
I understood what the old man was feeling but I didnβt really want to go to the gallery to see the portrait, so I refused. To that, the old man sullenly lowered his gaze.
βHow long have you been working at the coffee house?β
But he quickly regained his spirit and began to ask questions in a secretive tone like he did at the coffeehouse last time.
βAbout two years.β
βIs the work hard?β
βItβs not hard, my boss is very considerate of me.β
βThatβs good.β
But unlike his words, the old man looked oddly disappointed. Did he want me to say it was difficult? Still, he quickly managed his expression and continued speaking.
βK-hm. Now that Iβm at this age, I know that your health is the most important thing. If you have any issues, donβt overdo it. Just take care of yourself.β
βYes.β
βRight, are both of your parents in the east?β
βNo. My parents arenβt around.β[3]
βOh-Oh no. I shouldnβt have asked that.β
βNo, itβs fine. It was a long time ago.β
The old seemed sorry for his blunder but I didnβt really care. I had been an orphan for so long that I didnβt even remember my parents at all.
βI see…if you were a child then it must have been difficult for you for so long.β
Then he looked like he was thinking of something for a moment. Meanwhile, I drained the remaining tea in the cup. After a while, the old man looked like he had decided something and opened his mouth again.
βUm…child. Maybe…β
Knock-knock.
Right then, the sound of someone knocking on the door stopped his words.
βSir. May I interrupt for a moment?β
βWhat is it?β
It was the older butlerβs voice.
The old manβs face crumpled with dissatisfaction, but he allowed his entry. The butler opened the door and stepped inside then he whispered something in the old manβs ear.
βWhat? That persistent thing came again?β
βToday theyβre holding out saying they wonβt go back until they see your face, Sir…β
The butler looked awkward while the old man looked like he was at loss for words. It seemed like a guest had come and from the look of things, the old man had to go see them now.
Sure enough, like I expected, the old man turned to me and spoke apologetically.
βI think I need to step out for a bit. Please wait here for a little bit.β
I shook my head to that.
βNo. Iβll go back now. You can take your time with what you need to do.β
βA-Already?β
βYes. Iβve already finished my tea.β
At my words, the old man quickly looked at the table. Since I kept drinking while he was talking, my teacup had gotten empty at some point.
βI really enjoyed the tea, thank you. Iβll see you later then.β
With that, I got up and left the room, leaving behind the old man whose lips were still opening and closing.
* * *
βAh, I left my coat.β
As soon as I stepped out and turned the corner of the hallway, I remembered what I had left in the room. Before we drank tea, I took off my coat and placed it on the chair next to me at the old manβs recommendation.
βIs something the matter?β
When I stopped walking, the servant who was acting as my guide turned around and asked me.
βI left something in the room, so I need to go back and get it.β
βIβll bring it for you. What did you leave?β
βMy coat. It should be on the chair.β
βOkay, please wait a moment.β
The servant said they would go in my stead. And they quickly left the scene.
I stood in the hallway, waiting for the servant to return.
βI said donβt come here, yet you came again!β
Right then, the sound of the old man losing his temper at someone rang out in the hallway. Maybe itβs because the hallway wasnβt too far from the room I was just in? I could hear the old manβs voice quite clearly and loud too.
I could already tell from the atmosphere earlier but the guest who came seemed to be an unwelcome visitor for the old man.
Translatorβs Corner:
[1]Β Sheβs either wearing a dress or a skirt. The word used here usually refers to the βskirtβ of a dress.
[2] Β I canβt think of any other way to describe the sound of a door opening but itβs not exactly creaking.
[3] Β The term she uses here for [arenβt around] is what people usually say when someone passes away or they literally are not around. E.g. My mom [isnβt around], she went to buy something. You can usually tell which one it is from context cues.
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Love this β€thanks for your hard work
Thank you again! But was this korean line untranslated or just undeleted raw of the previous line?
βIβm not that curious.β
βκ·Έ μ λλ‘ κΆκΈνμ§λ μκ³ μ.β
βR-Right.β
its the raw for ‘im not that curious’
Thank you for your unfailing translations, Miss Ruby!
I know it’s late and you’re probably tired. You did miss a part still in Korean. You translated and just forgot to delete it.
Have a lovely night, and get some rest!
Aw thank you. Fixed
“seeing the pitiful look on his face made my heart weaken….” lol it didn’t stay weaken for too long, Yuri’s answers are brutalπ€£
Thanks for the chapterβ€
thankyou for the chapter miss ruby!!
2nd that motion
thanks for the chapter~
by the way, is snow perhaps the person who came?
I have a feeling that it’s Anne-Marie π€
Maybe Snow?
I don’t think he would treat Anne-Marie like that, but maybe I am wrong.
Thank you!
That teaser in the next chapter makes me think that the guest is Damon Salvatore.. Anyway.. Is the author of this novel a fan of The Vampire Diaries π or fan of Ian π…because the name is soo cringe..hahaha..can’t help it. I’m Delena fan π€£
Thanks for the chapter ππ»ππ»
Probably Kalian with Anne-Marie are there right?
Thanks for the update~ οΌΌ(^Ο^)οΌ
Thank you for the chapter π but missing Lakis a lot :'( hope he is stalking her….. π
Thank you thank you thank you for translating
Thanks Ruby-chan ~~~
Poor, old man. he really miss his late daughter so much. I hope Yuri could visit the old man once in a while.
I wonder if Yuri did have connection with this old man though. Prolly she’s the grand daughter of a runaway or eloped child of the old man.
Thanks!
Yay! Been waiting for a new chapter π Thanks for the hard work Miss Ruby!
Thanks for the chapter! π
Thanks for the update
I am pity that grandpa somehow
Anw, thanks for the update missπ
Thank you for your translation! I really love this story! ^^
Umm I have a question..I just saw the goal on Patreon was achieved, Does that mean releases for YGTWHV will increase on this website to 3/week next month?
Thanks for chap
Kinda starting to hate the old man he seems to be trying more and more to forcefully get her to near him. Well as lakris is around it’ll be fine anyway
20 bucks, it’s Anne-Marie…