TNBTW | Episode 36

 

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Having discreetly left the mother and daughter to their conversation, Edith sighed in relief upon seeing Evelyn’s drastically stabilized status window.

Children were highly influenced by their environments, making their emotional state unpredictable. Nonetheless, Edith couldn’t foresee a dark future for the Standen household. The bond between mother and daughter was one of profound love and care.

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If Viscountess Standen granted Evelyn just a bit more time, the child would inevitably adjust to the unfamiliar world around her.

Being naturally cautious only meant Evelyn was likely to be discerning when it came to people, a trait that might even lead her to become a businesswoman in her mother’s footsteps.

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‘Well, that’s something for the distant future.’

Turning back toward the banquet hall. Twilight was already setting in, and she thought it best to express her gratitude for the gifts before departing. 

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‘In truth, I shouldn’t have intervened at all.’

Her conscience hadn’t allowed her to ignore the situation, though technically, stepping in was inappropriate. Each family had its own circumstances, and offering unsolicited help was often unwelcome. Many were likely to dismiss such interference as presumptuous meddling.

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In this world, unlike the modern one, there was no clear concept of child protection or related laws, making matters even more delicate.

Fortunately, Viscountess Standen had handled the situation graciously, mindful of social proprieties. Otherwise, things could have taken a more problematic turn.

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Moreover, a child’s behavioral adjustment was never immediate. Luck had been on their side this time.

‘Will I be able to pass by next time?’

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She should, but knowing herself, it would be difficult.

Her meddlesome tendencies were a vexing trait. Shaking her head in dismay, Edith was about to round a pillar when she froze. Someone was leaning against the wall right around the corner.

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‘…Lady Valesia?’

It was none other than Valesia’s only daughter, Vivianne.

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How long had she been standing there? The shock rendered Edith momentarily speechless as Vivianne turned slowly to face her. The angle of the setting sun was casting a reddish tint over her violet eyes. After a long, silent stare, Vivianne finally opened her mouth to speak.

 

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“Madame Edith, I have brought you a letter.”

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“Thank you!”

Receiving the letter from the maid, Edith sat at her desk. She carefully opened the envelope sealed with red wax, revealing elegant handwriting.

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「To the Duchess of Devion.」

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Since attending her first court ball, Edith had experienced a small yet significant change, letters began arriving addressed to her.

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「Evelyn is doing well. Following your advice, I have reduced the number of parties held at the estate and arranged meetings outside instead. As a result, it seems she feels more comfortable at home.」

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The sender was none other than Viscountess Standen.

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The day after the ball, the Viscountess had promptly sent a letter through a servant, expressing her gratitude. That letter also included a request to discuss matters concerning Evelyn from time to time.

After much deliberation, Edith had eventually agreed. The Viscountess’s letter was imbued with both anguish and cautious sincerity.

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This world had neither specialized counseling institutions nor childcare facilities. Childcare responsibilities were divided by age between nannies and tutors, with subject-specific teachers handling education separately.

Thus, tutors who also managed childcare were often regarded as lower in status.

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Philosophy and mathematics teachers carried academy diplomas, and etiquette instructors were often esteemed noblewomen with excellent reputations. Tutors, however, relied solely on experience.

Their role was ambiguous, hovering between a teacher and a supervisor, as they were responsible for correcting a child’s basic lifestyle habits and managing various tasks.

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What Evelyn truly needed, however, was not a strict teacher to enforce etiquette but someone capable of understanding the root causes of her behavior and resolving underlying issues.

In modern times, one would seek assistance from psychiatric or psychological counseling centers. But in this world, such institutions did not exist.

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That was likely why the Viscountess had deliberately brought Evelyn along more often. Although it might have temporarily harmed her reputation, she must have believed that the issue needed to be resolved swiftly.

Even if the method was far from ideal, forcing Evelyn to confront and overcome her struggles head-on seemed to be the only available approach since private education had yielded no improvement.

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「I shall conclude this letter for now, eagerly awaiting our next meeting.

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From your newfound friend.」

 

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The closing line of the letter surprised Edith. Although they had exchanged a few letters, it was the first time the Viscountess had used such words.

Momentarily taken aback, Edith soon smiled at the warmth conveyed in the phrase.

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The Viscountess was a capable woman.

Despite the sudden and painful loss of a beloved husband, who she had a good relationship with, she had done her utmost to maintain her household and even succeeded in business, a very remarkable feat indeed.

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Given such circumstances, it was understandable that she felt increasingly anxious about her daughter, especially as she had only recently entered the world of the capital’s nobility.

Although she had likely pushed Evelyn too hard, in the end, the Viscountess had accepted Edith’s advice during their first meeting and even sought her counsel.

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In a world where many stubbornly clung to their own ways, unwilling to admit their struggles, such a decision was no easy feat.

Edith admired the Viscountess for that and was deeply touched by her gesture of friendship.

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Praising the Viscountess for her changed approach, which would undoubtedly benefit Evelyn, Edith assured her that she would gladly meet her at any time.

After some thought, Edith carefully wrote a closing remark at the end of the letter: “Wishing you both endless happiness—your friend, Edith.”

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Though Evelyn had undoubtedly suffered from being dragged into situations against her will, the Viscountess had also appeared utterly exhausted. Edith hoped for peace in the hearts of both mother and daughter.

“Lady Edith, are you asleep?”

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“No, Bill! I was just writing a reply. I’ve just finished.”

A soft knock interrupted her as Edith was sealing the letter. Rising from her seat, she opened the door to find Bill holding a wooden chest.

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“The Master has sent a package.”

“Skyle sent something?”

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“Yes, he mentioned that it would take time to return, so he sent it in advance.”

In advance? What could he have sent?

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Though puzzled by Skyle’s cryptic message, the chest soon found its place on her desk.

Edith examined the chest, which was made of lightweight wood. She had no idea what it contained.

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What could it possibly be? She cautiously opened the lid. Inside, lined with soft fabric, was an unexpected item.

‘…A book?’

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It was indeed a book, relatively thin, about the thickness of a dictionary.

‘Why would he suddenly send me a book?’

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Still baffled, Edith opened the book and was left speechless.

 

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「Research on the Formation of Aesthetic Standards: Focusing on Social and Spatial Environments.」

 

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The familiar structure of the first page made Edith realize what the book truly was, it was a thesis.

 

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“Oh, and when you get back, you must also tell me about the standards of beauty you were supposed to tell me last time.”

 

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The conversation she had with Skyle before his departure suddenly resurfaced in her mind. This book, or rather, this thesis, was evidently his response to that remark.

‘I was only joking!’

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It had merely been a passing comment during their brief conversation. If she had known Skyle would take her words so seriously, she wouldn’t have emphasized it with the word “must”.

Flustered, Edith leafed through the thesis. It detailed how aesthetic standards evolved over time and the factors influencing them.

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He must have been busy traveling back and forth for work, so I wouldn’t know when would he have time to find and sent something like this.

‘Wait a moment… Could it be?’

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The impeccable handwriting looked strangely familiar. Flipping through the pages rapidly, Edith’s eyes widened. She opened a drawer and retrieved the marriage contract.

‘Good heavens! This is Skyle’s handwriting!’

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Comparing the thesis and contract, Edith gasped. This wasn’t something Skyle had merely found and sent because he had written it himself.

She was at a complete loss for words. Was this dedication or something else entirely?

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Skyle had only been gone for about fifteen days. Considering the time required for delivery, he had barely ten days to complete this work.

Thud. A small note fell onto the desk, snapping Edith out of her daze.

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「There are several omitted sections due to time constraints. Feel free to inquire if you have further questions.」

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Unlike the polished thesis, the note bore faint smudges, as if hastily written right before being sent.

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Pfft. Edith burst into laughter. Though initially bewildered, she now found Skyle’s meticulous attention to her words somewhat endearing.

Had anyone ever paid such careful attention to her remarks before? She couldn’t think of anyone who had written a thesis for her within ten days.

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“Perhaps it’s time for some scholarly reading.”

Clearing the desk, Edith resumed her seat. Tucking Skyle’s note into the front of the book, she began reading it thoroughly.

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Was it because he had written it? For some reason, she could almost hear Skyle’s voice, firm but never cold, resonating in her ears.