Chapter 12.

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“Did you say your goodbyes well?”1fbd2c68aa684809

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The Duke greeted Edwin, 4127f75170 who had just entered c0928c6b99 the study.7f4449d032bbc4ab

From the chief physician 857bb9010a Gordon to the aide c0daec6ab3 Logan, even the butler 447db09286 had already gathered there.0b051d16d9697e53

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“Yes,”932cee6872fa53e2

Edwin walked over to the c615570f37 sofa where they were sitting.62b18fb89dd1a541

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Then, he sat down f90b1e3226 in an empty spot ddba68a96b and said,afb63be8f4f932e2

“She were holding that medicine bag like it was the most precious thing.”43c5db2294dcc590

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“Of course, it should be that way. Relleus herbs are so valuable…!”3949ee134be7abad

Lord Gordon frowned displeasingly.115feab04cf55f1d

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On the other hand, the Duke, who seemed rather satisfied, suddenly asked, “What do you think, Edwin?”0ae3ae2e67ae1f49

“About what?”1e5d7980426fda8a

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“Sponsoring that child.”202ea6bc50d206dd

“Wasn’t the answer already clear?”99966d93484672bc

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Edwin said calmly.b525a9d6a99a2f46

“You must have known when you saw Father today. Joshua certainly showed promise.”783302668376bb87

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“Hmm.”21fb130f9a7002de

“For a month, Diana did nothing and only filled her time. She seems better than her.”3c901b3eb432830e

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“She didn’t do nothing, Your Grace.”d45b5db129ca9a82

The Duke’s aide, Logan, replied with a slightly pained expression.e7eeb5438ee96a7b

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He was in charge e66e336de3 of the donation budget 822b86cd3f used to bring Diana 0cc15823c1 here.a7da9c0d5659fc36

“…But still, thanks to Miss Diana, we’ve managed through quite a few critical situations, haven’t we?”ed4331d7801acd88

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“Then what about the last time when her healing power didn’t work at all?”a57882cfac409260

“Well, that’s…”9a332d5de94ee114

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Logan, who had been ae01aefb2b making a feeble defense, d6443b953d closed his mouth at 3c7f0667d5 the sharp remark.055add427e8229bd

A candidate for the Saintess brought from the Baralotte Marquis’s estate at great expense.dbf2148b1ce12301

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In the beginning, 0feb1f2b6c she could immediately 31987b85b1 heal wounds, but 8ab7c04d4f even that utility 24d52daf4a had come to 2611356045 an end.06a1f0013e5bf762

Instead of Joshua’s condition improving, her healing power had stopped working altogether recently.57c1f5c3d63c5860

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When wounds wouldn’t heal, let alone stop bleeding, the Duke’s household naturally went into a panic.6b826060d11bdac7

“Healing power only works when there’s life left. It seems that the young master might…”cd8fda483cf9df1b

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In the temple, it was ed5ba7b2be casually pronounced that there was 9dcfdd608b no hope of survival for 0de8350d6b Joshua.b5dd88363358fc53

Hearing those words, the Duke 6229d2dffd searched frantically for a way 34933d79fa to stop the bleeding from 7fb9fa72fc every direction.7df9368370564316

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And Edwin lost his words 62fc4e8b0a abruptly.23c949011dd74aea

Observing the rarely seen Duke outside the room, the mansion’s residents suspected that it might be due to a sense of guilt.d70ee785f82b1bb4

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The last time Joshua had 1e3630d467 been injured, he had gone f98257d601 for a walk in the 6f3717134d forest with his brother, after 08748e1345 all.bc5ab8159ccf7e58

That’s why the Duke, who had been keeping to himself for several days, came to see the Duke urgently one day.e9c3a0b601b36226

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“I heard there’s another Saintess candidate with healing power in the temple.”f3a69ccfcaf7645b

“How about bringing that child here as a last resort?”981493c96b2c1ad8

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In the past few days, Edwin’s face had become noticeably pale, as if he had been going through a lot of mental stress.695ea0f6bc99c699

However, his eyes, 5d6f355ebb as bright as 27b0ebb4a4 the glaring sunlight, 87067eb532 were as vivid 5af3d40289 as ever, despite fcb92fd69a his wan complexion.2c1fbce53d7c7920

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Was it from that moment 6184bc9c41 that Edwin suddenly became more 9b650404b7 mature?6df4f254a34e3944

He had always cc3f1747e1 been a child f7eebbae79 who matured early 56dcf8f728 for his age, c576d79928 but from that 7f59a25071 day on, any 2e8999a94b trace of childishness 2f9cccf20d seemed to have 1cd46fe6c2 completely disappeared.f73100eb5e519b9f

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As a father, the Duke welcomed this change. In a critical situation where the lives of his sons were at risk, an attitude of rational judgment was essential for the heir. But as a father…7522244402ea37eb

The Duke watched his bef7411dd8 eldest son, who did a7df4c59b3 not lose his upright f30a38666e posture even as he d3495fa18d leaned on his waist, ee21839948 with a somewhat restrained 6e1ba24cc3 look.ff89b4d2af6fea46

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It was the 3843fb85d8 first time he 83060cd2ca had seen him 60a08d64a9 like this since 9a50e3c275 that day. That is, he saw his f8d2e94b5e son smile.25ad052d0499bbad

“Hello, Mr. Dunnkeskey.”fcc2022db5adba80

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“Snort.”58f6cb4208aac672

Curly platinum hair. Eyes as red as blood. Looking at the small and scrappy child, Edwin had undoubtedly cracked a faint smile. That was when…0389fea3489404d6

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“…But I’m still somewhat skeptical about sponsoring her all the way.”8606c45f58b0046f

Suddenly, the aide’s words brought the Duke back to his senses.6d8671cc3b6829d0

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“We’ve already spent a considerable sum at the temple, haven’t we?”b2302395d850eb5a

“That’s true.”ea1657fc2d81dc6a

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“Moreover, he’s known to have lesser abilities than Miss Diana, and it’s already widely known that other nobles don’t seek him out unless it’s urgent.”6c5136acaa4bd17c

“Hmm.”c90552ac6dfe28d1

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“Today, we were fortunate to have Lord Gordon provide assistance, but what about next time? If even Miss Diana’s healing power doesn’t work, how different can he be?”cf0d3e01b20ec928

The Duke nodded in agreement f7a1bd3f8f with the reasonable argument.46cea248cdbd2305

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He had heard about Belze’s situation before.263d8cd092253544

She’s recognized as a Saintess candidate because of her healing power, but it’s said that her strength is so weak that she can barely heal minor scars, so nobody seeks her out.2026a286fb25c815

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Even though I saw her heal yesterday, I’m still doubtful. Did she really heal Joshua’s illness, something even Diana couldn’t do?f5e09a240c6b74ba

Logan added, driving 592b81b843 the point home.d27131bac9fc413f

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“Instead of sponsoring her, how about just calling her in as needed, like today…?”a6295385419f29bb

“But every time, the temple will demand more money,” the Duke retorted coldly once again.4d12a86ea59776e1

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“Still, won’t it be cheaper than Miss Diana?” Edwin countered.41cf82185719c3d1

“Really? If it’s that cheap, we might as well replace your salary with it.”cea274c63b548f51

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“No! Salary is off-limits, my Lord!”69658dd63ffaddbe

Logan jumped up from his seat. Turning his face away from his son, who looked just like him, and speaking to the chief physician, the Duke asked, “Gordon, what do you think?”ee7effe782d49df5

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“Well… Apart from the healing, she seemed to have some medical knowledge when she left. Even though she’s just five years old…”1f0ee3a805197fb9

“Yes. The way he instantly recognized the strain on the heart, among other things…”fbceaff85d6d400f

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Gordon paused for a moment and continued, “Unfortunately, I didn’t expect a genetic disease at all. I looked through the medical records of the Kalios Duke’s family for generations, but no one had the same congenital illness as Joshua…”b138e6aacb476493

“But?” the Duke inquired.fb4e868bb185318d

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“But when I heard what he said, I quickly sent a message to the Tevron Marquis’s personal physician. He said there were a few rare cases of people dying from similar symptoms among the branch members.”6ea47e7346ca818d

“What? Is that true?” All eyes in the room widened.45d4bf7caf2158d7

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“We will receive information about it. There should be progress in finding a treatment for you, my Lord.”cd69bb82bd8ef22d

“It’s unbelievable… We should have contacted them sooner, given that there’s so little communication between us…”409fe1b69f240c00

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Logan muttered while rubbing his forehead. TheMarquis Tevron’s wife was a minor noble, and the Duke and the Marquis Tevron had never had a good relationship.5698fd5eacd6c7a9

Before marriage, the Marquis vehemently opposed the Duke’s marriage, and that story was still circulating to this day.dd7c1cdd7375cf6a

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Moreover, the two families, which had been estranged to some extent, became completely isolated after the Duke’s wife died.ad1d31bb144b6b2f

Having sensed the tense atmosphere, e161b3eec3 the Duke soon closed the f96e0b353f conversation.02ff7a0793bfff29

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“…So, Gordon, are you in favor of sponsoring the child?”6d9d1a9c3b0dfcdc

“No.”0cd198f5e1429c26

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“Huh?”ebf7a228c6a92184

Just a moment ago, he 7ccbb5b480 was praising her? The Duke asked incredulously.fff229a322d8e018

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“Why?”6caf47d1ac0e031a

“In our family, there’s a saying that we shouldn’t take in a white-haired beast.”2b5349f8f00bdcd3

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“Could it be that you’ve gone blind? She has platinum hair, after all.”d59757a4ce7cd10e

Edwin furrowed his brow and gave a rough laugh, but Gordon remained resolute. “Anyway, it’s close to white.”994de52a51d04890

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“By that logic, shouldn’t you, be expelled from the family first? Among us, you have the whitest hair.”e17b592f7d659a75

“Ahem! You can’t do anything about the graying of hair due to aging. And can’t you see I still have a lot of black hair left?!”f9e9cdbce36ddaa7

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“Well, I don’t see it. You must be suffering from presbyopia.”40cf663ed54fc3a5

“Please refrain from making ageist remarks, Lord Duke.”5b3855eb82420e15

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“Is that the only reason you oppose it?” The Duke interjected abruptly between their banter.c3f8f57890839c1c

“About 10% of it is because I don’t like her hair color.”78bcb87a536465d5

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After finishing his statement, 3f8a0e8835 Lord Gordon wiped his d845b42c16 eyes with a handkerchief0aab7264dff21c3c

“That’s a shame. I quite liked the child’s hair color.”b7b4625cf6373154

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“Huh? Why is that?”f85b2d8d5c1991b7

“It’s cute, isn’t it? All curly and fluffy like a puppy.”f30e07f1fb199c26

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“Snort!”d015bae945c102df

Logan, who was sipping fb989bb0b9 his tea, suddenly spewed a8d2b63483 it into thin air. Fortunately, there was enough 6f4e0f0c48 space between the sofas, 7ef0e1f054 so no one was e029f8f4ce hit. However, Edwin, who ccad7290e0 had a slight 774b6298a4 case of OCD, 6f81bab8cf made a disdainful fc7f5f315d expression.7d93aa34231ced95

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“Y-Your Grace… you knew the word ‘cute’…?”1f1a24d4d35a3c94

Logan mumbled in bewilderment.76132a26b8a0d3df

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“I thought all you knew was ‘Hurry up, shut up, stop talking nonsense.'”467a27110c44602d

“Stop talking nonsense, Logan.”639dd4f66798dbd9

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“I’ve been thinking since you told the butler to buy a dress for a girl earlier, but did you have a bad breakfast, or perhaps, you’ve been poisoned…?”986860ba16699237

“Wouldn’t it be nice if you’d just shut your mouth?”ed19709f4ef42d1a

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The Duke elegantly raised his teacup and took a sip as if Logan’s words were of no concern.2a4fbcecbd6f14f5

At that moment, 467534e8c1 Edwin, who had 68ddb6e3cb been silent until 6aec34ea70 now, suddenly spoke 35f5942e9b up.b9a3afd823ad70a5

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“I mean, eye color.”487dd8cecdac8ed4

The Duke paused and turned to look at his son. “Eye color?”e496702d6a28986b

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“Yes.”6b87d0adf5788eef

“Come to think of it, aren’t her eyes a bit too red? Her face is so pale… She’s cute, but honestly, I was a little scared. A five-year-old staring at people as if she could see right through them.”e140dcaeca12ee55

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Ignoring Logan, who was mumbling awkwardly after his late tea-spitting incident, the Duke asked, “Why?”8ad130f4652b4661

“Just because.”eac6dd5716df73e3

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Edwin shrugged and replied casually, “It’s just that… her eyes… they sparkle like… a heart.”d0322bfe5e52290c

“A heart?”4224b31f2a6b7acf

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“Yes.”b950d41409104b3d

After a brief pause, Edwin added in a hushed tone, “I… I want one, Father.”71fae9c1a96a822d

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The eldest son of the Duke’s family was unusually free from material desires, unlike what was expected of an heir.651a95379a8c704f

He had become even 6d1dcc8ddf more mature after his c7606a1275 younger brother fell ill.fbd2535267867df1

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Seeing his child’s eyes light up for the first time in a long while, the Duke wondered if there was something he could do to fulfill his wish. He nodded.0fd5ff93af10eb33

“In that case, we should get one.”6b131e99459e7735

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Seeing that the white, 930dfd757e fluffy creature had made a0cdf939ab the rather stark and 0455fd98b0 male-dominated house come alive 282b9ffd6a today, the Duke thought 1415341932 it might be a 8873116937 good idea.abb924da98312539