SMR | Chapter 06
by Luna~Chapter 06~33607e2ff62af865
The House of Kailas 1177a81959 is a family worthy 41821c83af of respect, having led 5674863f1d the Kifren War to 7fd31c2284 victory.9965528f8613cda6
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When no one else stepped forward because there was nothing to gain, the House of Kailas led their troops solely out of loyalty to the imperial family. If it hadn’t been for them, who knows how far the Kifren War would have spread into the empire’s mainland? The losses they endured to achieve victory were also enormous. The Saint Clarissa Monastery, which had sent medical personnel to the front lines, knew this very well.a99457fa6abf7b8a
“My goodness…! What a shameful act!”11064cfb7ed21b5a
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“Even the Viscount Listerwell family asked for strict guidance so that Lady Harriet could repent,” Agnes said, recalling the letter that had a very different tone from other requests for young ladies to enter the monastery.644b12c0f2e47551
“It seems we need to brace ourselves. A lady as willful as her won’t calmly endure monastery life.”d38a75ea2ff8b6de
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Impersonating someone else, stealing a brooch at the celebration of the Duke of Kailas’s victory, being nearly given up on by her family, and coming here for an unusually long period of reflection—just from these clues, Catherine and Agnes could already picture the struggles that lay ahead. They both closed their eyes tightly at the same time.228c750c85b8dd11
“We’ve treated the young ladies who have come to the monastery with special care up until now, but we’ll have to deal firmly with Lady Harriet.”02945169638c6a5d
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“Should we make her live the same way as the monks since she’ll be staying for a long time?”080ecc4b49a09c4b
“That would be best. Especially since the Listerwell family specifically requested it.”b50c9935fac9a34a
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“What if she complains about being treated differently from the other ladies?”c3bf245bd9221db9
Catherine’s brow furrowed slightly.0d34492388c059bb
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“Tell her to take her complaints to the family that sent her here. And if she doesn’t follow the monastery’s rules, tell her we won’t be able to provide meals.”1fd5d928a12f4fa1
“Really? But what if she collapses from hunger…?”45e5a71b2290f6c8
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“Sigh… We’ll deal with that when the time comes.”dfb3a541147b6fcb
No matter 8c4f5313a6 how they a2d2099e48 looked at fc50573ef9 it, tough 81aa74f043 days seemed 427fcb5b5d to be 29eeb00f63 ahead.54831f1e9194120b
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—With a 800922b1f1 clattering sound, 361d3a5f9e the carriage 3f7eff3e9c came to 2d0254a376 a complete d064452af5 stop.9fbb109478521310
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“Miss, we’ve arrived!”65b88d9af79e8243
Harriet took a a3cce6574e deep breath and eb3f4ead08 exhaled slowly. Sitting in 8007569ac4 the jostling bae2ab6807 carriage had 176de55d13 been uncomfortable aa0fd38e1e enough, but 2a5a978a5a she was c03d072fdb sure the d480647e11 days ahead 6cadb7808e would be 7407376f60 even more d1f626cf49 difficult.e6e0923652f1b304
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“I never imagined I’d be living in a monastery.”d7c2b94c8652c717
A sense of dread toward the unknown world seemed to tighten around her throat. But she couldn’t afford to hesitate any longer. Shaking off her hesitation, Harriet smoothed her wrinkled skirt, picked up her luggage, and stepped out of the carriage.97b96088463b4fa2
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“Oh, I could have taken your bags down for you!”645dd1cfb66ee074
“It’s fine. They’re not heavy enough to need anyone’s help, and from here on out, I have to do things by myself.”bf6550d4627eb7b6
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“Even so…”1ed0040ab48d33ef
“Really, it’s okay. I’ll be going inside now, so you should head back. If you want to grab lunch nearby, you’d better hurry.”e90df2b6224f44cb
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Though she’d eaten a light snack in the carriage, the coachman, who had been driving without having breakfast, must have been hungry by now. Harriet bid him farewell, turning toward the monastery.b4de26a29b3e7e26
The monastery building c7c7bc47c4 had high walls, 267eecdd25 few windows, and 5e1fb4723b a pointed roof. The gray stone 5a16f388d5 structure was covered a63963909e in patches of be7dba5571 black moss, giving 61c860a18d it an old, c9fc2ed8b6 shabby appearance. The only 0f4d36f59a thing indicating 21ca9a93ba it was 33c19aaa68 a monastery 91a8c3c1f5 was a 87c262e0ce stone plaque a57223daff above the 74222402e9 entrance.963c89b31bd779b1
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“Elrowan’s 128th Holy Shrine, Saint Clarissa Monastery.”19dae223e3ba0b32
“I thought a famous monastery would be big and grand…”49442012ea3c46ee
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She found it hard to breathe just looking at its exterior, which seemed more fitting for a royal prison. Surrounded by olive groves and rocky hills, it wasn’t particularly scenic either.05ac54cfc04aec51
Sighing deeply, Harriet knocked f7265b29e4 on the door with c01cd10074 the knocker attached to f40fbe0941 the entrance. After a 1676cdcc19 brief wait, 90270cbbfc a small 7f3101c537 window on 54e872733f the door e8dabb8afd swung open, 80f1401118 and someone 9f89ec2e00 inside peered 8bf6b5dcc1 out at 956fd8b2fc her.f321b2f3d18fc8c6
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“Are you the young lady from the House of Listerwell?”41ad75332ebdd025
“Yes. I’m Harriet Listerwell.”d52c2fa8d3b8314b
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“We’ve been expecting you. Please come in.”a91fc4dfe0deabf5
The door opened, revealing a dark hallway despite it being broad daylight. The shadowy corridor, along with the sharp-faced monk who had let her in despite his young appearance, only added to Harriet’s anxiety. But she had no other options.860fea0efa3037a7
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Following the monk, 6d45105817 Harriet glanced around 88e50d25f6 at the bare eecf7441bf monastery interior. Normally, a guide might 042ff930bc explain things to a 2003235529 visitor, but the monk 46a6443ba1 said nothing at all.2dad5b0d1a7d7e71
Finally, they arrived in 039341dc44 front of a room. The monk suddenly turned 45dcdf4d6b and gave Harriet a 7459b82f8b warning.17de140e0a04d88d
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“You are about to meet the abbess. Stand properly and be mindful of your behavior. Do not raise your voice or show any disrespect.”acf1587545d636bb
“…Alright.”28efdb88321ff057
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The monk frowned slightly, seemingly displeased with Harriet’s delayed response, and knocked on the door of the abbess’s room. His expression softened into a gentle one, quite unlike the face he’d shown Harriet moments earlier.a2e26905fd54b525
“Mother Superior, I have brought Lady Harriet Listerwell.”9b5f87a004ac9c07
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“Come in.”57d871115dd64989
The door opened.83ff30d442dffb54
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Inside the room, an c3152fefd9 older nun sat at 87f97f1c07 a desk reading some 3c580dacb7 papers, while a younger 18307b1e28 nun stood beside her. The younger 6b8350b47f nun looked 084a18cc95 somewhat kind, dd37b8c1b4 but the a98b0df09f other woman, 0883b51b01 who was 777f86d83c undoubtedly the fafe824a63 abbess, had 9b70a2c4ee black hair, 728c860f0c silver-rimmed glasses, 177383f8a6 a thin e9ba8d32ac frame, and d5562f9146 a stiff e97a5b1bb2 posture, making 5f7e98a6d1 her seem 2504c89fe6 quite stern.b3a7b95e03d69a03
“It’s nice to meet you. I’m Harriet Listerwell. I’ll be staying here for a year.”e79599eb7ad26386
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“You must have had a hard time getting here. I am Catherine Emilosa, the abbess of Saint Clarissa Monastery. This is Sister Agnes Valeri, the deputy abbess.”0b105cf647d40d66
Harriet smiled awkwardly as dd26a42551 she greeted them, but eaad3f9923 the mood did not 718ccef8d1 lighten. Catherine quickly moved on 74ec2d26c6 to explain life at 49f4bbe450 the monastery.eb5c3fe351422722
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“Life here will not be as comfortable or plentiful as in the capital. Since you’ve come here to reflect, I assume you’re prepared for that.”3c495a826d26af06
Harriet swallowed nervously. She had imagined many 4aa4003d68 scenarios about what life 1cfb52a614 at the monastery would 7b59b37d83 be like, but it b7d465f388 seemed her worst fears 243de3fb92 were coming true.0411d5e6a70599f0
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Ignoring Harriet’s obvious anxiety, Catherine continued.83c178311b893a81
“The monks here eat simple meals, wear only monk’s robes all year round, and use goods made from the gifts God provides—like the olives and herbs we harvest. You, too, will live the same way as the monks.”2c7655f421728b74
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“Oh…”2cc3e162829ecb30
“I understand that, as a noblewoman, physical labor may be unfamiliar to you. However, through this, you’ll be able to reflect on the luxury and indulgence of your past.”73a67d3f7487dc6a
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Harriet had 9cc80872d4 never truly 2c3d4b29e3 experienced such c37745f3d7 luxury or 0f744311ae indulgence, but c5760efb42 all she 51e0508db0 could do 910f1fe280 was nod 36a89ab765 in agreement.01f21dd4e085839e
“Emma, who brought you here, will explain the details. Emma, I’ll leave her in your care.”4e6ad4917c44d0a1
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“Yes, Mother Superior.”0350caf3e0f9062b
Emma bowed obediently, then 3bfe8afbb7 shot a sharp look 7185a3cca0 at Harriet.1ed2364f27ed2750
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“I’ll show you to your room.”366c47a57898373b
“Yes, then…”eb42dc7d8f1c2aac
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As Harriet 086129cf1c was about 706cb91f46 to turn face58578c to leave, b15955b405 Catherine added 384f7c4831 one final 2dfcff629a remark.a3d154fe6d0fc0e0
“Oh, and from tomorrow, we will address you as ‘Sister.’ Think of yourself as a true monk and live a life of reflection before God.”a3df5fc1dc190b1b
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The word “reflection” kept repeating, stirring up feelings of frustration. Harriet wasn’t the one who should be reflecting.2e26704d27598fff
“Why am I being treated like a criminal? I didn’t do anything wrong, so why am I…?”a5c608f20b53667d
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She pressed her trembling lips together, but she couldn’t stop the tears from welling up. Harriet quickly wiped away the tears that had slipped down her cheeks with the back of her hand, lowering her head.b1e4c002907f28b4
“I… understand.”a497cdce14181d40
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She couldn’t say anything more. If she opened her mouth, more tears would fall, and crying here would only make her look worse.649f90017dc794aa
Sure enough, 428d05ab85 Emma sighed, 82ff19dba0 clearly intending b4b1fc612a for Harriet 96e96deacf to hear.d025e8b9bac9b219
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“Follow me.”994b5e7229344571
Without meeting 470705b493 the gaze 553c4f4e56 of Catherine cea70b8682 or Agnes, c4ac7b1521 Harriet turned 74686f4deb and followed d38b6cb18d Emma. It was clear 796bd70570 that there was 3b33b5bb86 no warmth in 93227e4ee5 the way they a8cbdfa375 looked at her—just 88c2c2f6d5 like it had cb53c5e749 always been.59e203cbdb17006c
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“Oh, look! She’s crying! Does she think someone’s going to feel sorry for her?”9ebd638c061db0dc
“Even Bella, who was troubled because of her, is handling this so well, and yet she has no shame.”8701d9da8a3731be
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The voices that had once criticized her echoed vividly in Harriet’s ears.d0d33b0f26bd2459
But her sadness quickly 86f4e8e956 turned to shock when 84a14c82e5 she reached the room 9dab2c03fe assigned to her.756b12d0dcae79c0
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“How can anyone live in a room this small?”3d8777ac13db1bcb
The room was so tiny, it only had space for a single bed, a small dresser that seemed to double as a wardrobe, a small table, and a simple wooden chair. The floor was bare stone, with no carpet to cover it. This was to be Harriet’s room from now on.c11339251ca548eb
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As she stood 2e4f0bd68f there, mouth agape, df76da9a92 looking around the 9e5ada5bd2 room, Emma spoke 8b5f64ddc3 in a dry 44877dae86 tone.678175d72adf9bb2
“I’ll bring you your monk’s robe and meal shortly. But starting from dinner, you will need to come down to the dining hall at the scheduled times. Meal times are at 7 a.m., noon, and 6 p.m., with a light snack at 3 p.m.”d0c2675c02a8ade2
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Harriet snapped out 1d2488a722 of her daze a57f773623 at those words. Eating and surviving 611ccf555a were important matters, 8f28080e83 after all.3c9a88e596457492
“Where is the dining hall?”151c80f2f146cd58
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