EIYTMA Chapter 11
by ArianaFortunately, it seemed the girl also realized that Ezekiel had not spoken with bad intentions, as she soon calmed down.
“I apologize.”
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Ezekiel sighed at his brother’s mediation and apologized as well. In the end, it was the girl’s reckless actions that had saved the two boys’ lives.
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The girl, Iris, squinted one eye before accepting Ezekiel’s apology.
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“Alright. I’m sorry for blaming Ez as well.”
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“…Ez?”
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Ezekiel flinched. Iris tilted her head.
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“This guy called you Ez. Isn’t that your name?”
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“…It is.”
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Ezekiel’s nickname, Ez. That name was only used by his closest family, so having a stranger call him that was unsettling. But that didn’t mean he could reveal his real name either. Étienne smiled brightly.
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“I’m Tien. You heard earlier, didn’t you, Iris?”
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His gentle tone made Iris’ cheeks turn red. Ezekiel let out a displeased sigh. If only Étienne treated Felicia the way he treated Iris.
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Regardless, he still had lingering curiosity, so he spoke again.
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“There’s something I’m curious about. Do I still have unnecessary things left to say?”
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“Huh?”
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Iris furrowed her brows. Ezekiel folded his arms and shrugged.
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“Madame Babin already knows you went into the water. Yet you specifically told me not to say anything unnecessary.”
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‘Just don’t say anything unnecessary to Madame Babin.’ That’s what she had said.
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But as far as Ezekiel and Étienne knew, there were no more ‘secrets’ to expose about her.
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“Or do I need to be prepared for you to create more unnecessary secrets in the future?”
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“…Hey.”
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“Ez.”
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Étienne, looking troubled, tried to intervene, but Ezekiel waved him off.
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“I’m not picking a fight. I’m genuinely asking. If there are any other secrets at risk of being exposed, I need to be careful with my words.”
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“…I see.”
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Iris grumbled. Ezekiel narrowed his eyes.
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“See what?”
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“Ez, seriously. Watch your tone.”
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In the end, Étienne flicked Ezekiel on the forehead. When Ezekiel looked at him with an indignant expression, Étienne simply grinned.
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“Ez, you’re great in many ways, but sometimes the way you talk really gets on people’s nerves. Of course, people misunderstand you.”
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“…Me?”
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“Yes. Just now, when you said ‘See what?’—even I thought you were picking a fight with Iris.”
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“…I wasn’t.”
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“You heard that, Lady Iris? He says he wasn’t angry.”
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“…I see.”
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Iris made a half-hearted attempt at a smile, looking uncertain. Étienne grinned.
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“So, is there another secret we need to protect?”
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“No, it’s just…”
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The girl started to say something but then closed her mouth. Ezekiel tilted his head, but for some reason, Iris lowered her head in embarrassment and waved her hands.
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“No, never mind.”
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Of course, they would soon find out why she hadn’t said anything.
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Even though unexpected guests had suddenly arrived, Madame Babin was generous enough to serve them dinner.
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“It’s fortunate—I had just started cooking a warm meal.”
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“Wow!”
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It was a stew made with potatoes and venison.
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Madame Babin proudly explained, “In spring, my husband caught a fat doe. We smoked the meat to preserve it.” The dish was hearty, with lumps of hand-torn dough added to it.
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Of course, compared to the meals they ate in the royal capital, it was an incredibly humble dish.
But both Étienne and Ezekiel gladly accepted a bowl of stew. Neither prince was a picky eater.
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“Thank you for the meal, madam!”
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“Thank you.”
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Seated at the table were Madame Babin, Iris, and the two boys—four people in total. Étienne tilted his head.
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“You said you had a younger brother, didn’t you?”
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“Oh, he’ll eat a little later.”
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“Huh?”
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Madame Babin answered Étienne’s curiosity. “This house only has four chairs in the dining room!”
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The princes’ expressions turned awkward.
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So, usually, only four people had seats at the dining table: Madame Babin, Iris, her younger brother, and Baron Querluxia, who was often absent.
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But today, there were two uninvited guests, so her younger brother had to eat separately.
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“Oh dear, I feel so sorry about this.”
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“It’s fine. Henri is often unwell and usually eats in his room anyway,” Iris replied nonchalantly.
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Étienne nodded, acknowledging her words. If the host had already decided, it would be impolite for the guests to feel too guilty about it.
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“Let us all pray. Oh, which god do you two believe in?”
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Madame Babin paused before the prayer and asked cheerfully. Étienne grinned.
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“I pray to Adelia, the goddess of water. My brother has yet to decide.”
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In Muirenas, people choose their deity at the temple when they come of age and devote themselves to that god for life, offering prayers before meals.
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The royal family followed the same tradition. Étienne had only recently chosen Adelia, the goddess of water, compassion, and justice, as his patron deity.
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Madame Babin smiled.
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“We believe in Udahl, the god of storms, thunder, and truth! Since Adelia and Udahl are friendly deities, shall we let the guest lead the prayer today?”
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“Would that be all right?”
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Étienne chuckled and playfully offered his prayer.
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“Oh, Adelia, I feel blessed that you have saved my brother and me through a friend. Thank you for this meal! We are grateful in the name of the Seven Gods! I’m starving, so that’s it for today!”
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“Oh my!”
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Madame Babin laughed heartily at his casual prayer, clearly amused. Iris also smiled and picked up her spoon.
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If this household had been strict about such things, the servants and the hosts would never have dined at the same table.
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Maybe it was hunger, or maybe the cold had made it taste better, but the stew was delicious.
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Both princes finished their bowls completely. That was when Madame Babin subtly gestured toward them.
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“I’m sorry to ask, but could you wash the dishes? I need to bring dinner to Master Henri.”
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A squire’s duties included taking care of a knight’s meals, so she likely assumed dishwashing would be a familiar task to them.
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Ezekiel instinctively took the wooden bowls.
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The problem was that Ezekiel had never done such a task before. Étienne whispered quietly.
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“Need help?”
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Unfortunately, Étienne had never washed dishes either. And if both of them fumbled around, it would be too obvious.
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Ezekiel sighed.
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“I’ll figure something out.”
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His thought process was simple: just dunk the dishes in water and scrub them somehow.
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Although he had handled swords and taken care of horses in preparation for his future, washing dishes was an entirely different skill.
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Ezekiel found himself stuck as soon as he reached the courtyard.
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Should I draw water from the well to wash them? Or is there a specific place for this?
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Madame Babin hadn’t said anything when he took the dishes outside, so it was clear they had to be washed outdoors.
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Having settled on that, Ezekiel headed toward the well.
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But even there, he encountered difficulties. Fetching water itself wasn’t easy.
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After splashing the bucket in the well several times, he finally managed to collect a small amount of water.
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Once he had the water, what next? Pour it over the dishes?
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As Ezekiel was fumbling around, a voice spoke from beside him.
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“I figured this would happen.”
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It was Iris.
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Ezekiel, who had been rubbing a dish with his palm, startled so hard that his face turned red.
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Iris clicked her tongue.
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“Be honest. You’re not really a squire, are you?”
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“……”
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He couldn’t exactly confirm or deny it.
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Iris, seeing his flushed face, wordlessly took the dishes from his hands.
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“Give them here.”
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Her cold fingers brushed against his briefly before pulling away. Iris placed the dishes in a small water channel beside the well and picked up the bucket.
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Ezekiel unconsciously leaned in to watch her movements. Unlike his own failed attempts, the bucket quickly filled with water. Iris pulled it up with a grunt.
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Ezekiel hurried to help.
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“I got it. Uh—oh.”
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Splash.
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The bucket that had been coming up smoothly dropped right back into the well. Iris silently turned to look at Ezekiel, who had intruded on her task.
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She neither scolded nor mocked him, but Ezekiel still felt utterly humiliated.
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