Haunted Duke’s Daughter
Chapter 48

Translated by: Niladri

Self-edited

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Niladri: This chapter picks up from previous chapters dialogue. So feel free to use previous button if you dont remember the dialogue.

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In other words, you heard it, right?

Yes. Of course.

Why didnt you inform me, I wonder?

She was asking questions in my mind, but before she knew it, her expression unconsciously changed into a cold smile. Poor Ray was trembling in the corner of the room, but Lilia didnt notice it.

Wait! Wait, Lilia! Its not like that!Its not like I forgot to inform you or anything, and well, since its Lilia, I dont think its like that!1

You sure are brave.

Yes. Or rather Lilia. Did you really need to know?

Suddenly, the atmosphere became serious, and Lilia frowned. Sakura seemed to think that there really was no need to study. When I asked her the reason,

Its okay if Lilia leaves it alone for now. Instead, I wanted you to solve the immediate problems first.

It seemed that Sakura had decided not to tell Lilia after she had given it some thought. Lilia had nothing else to say after this. If Sakura decided there wouldnt be any issues, Lilia would trust her.

But I wish you would have just told me something at least.

Ah yes. I apologize for that. Ill properly inform you next time.

Lilia sighed lightly, and turned her gaze toward Ray,

What are you doing?

Ah, ahaha

Rays expression was pale, but Lilia couldnt think any reason for that. Lilia tilted her head, and asked Ray to snap out of it2, and Ray, who recovered his bearing,

Then, lets prepare for the exam. If you dont understand something, Ill make that a priority.

Lilia widened her eyes upon hearing his words.

Ah, Umm Is Lilia-sama okay with that?

Ill study after I get back to my room, so dont worry. No need to hold yourself back.

Ray was a little apologetic, but he still pointed to a place he really had difficulty understanding. Lilia gave a nod of satisfaction upon seeing it, and began to explain as usual.

Only Sakura was aware of Ray staring at Lilia, but she didnt dare say anything.

Lilia, who had returned to her room after dining, made her way to the bedroom where she had some materials to study for the exam.

Lilia-sama, you have a visitor.

She stopped at Alisas voice.

Perhaps Tina?

Yes.

She wondered if it was to invite her for dinner. If so, Lilia has already finished eating. Its not like she couldnt eat another meal, but unless the situation compelled her, she didnt want to overeat. As she went to greet Tina while thinking along that line,

Lilia help me with my studies3

Lilia looked at Tina and sighed a bit.

Its okay, Alisa

Youll have tea, wont you? I shall prepare it.

Alisa politely bowed her head and began to prepare tea with a gentle smile. Lilia nodded with satisfaction and cheerfully led Tina to the table. When Lilia taped the desk lightly, Tina apologetically placed down the teaching materials she had brought with her.

So? Which parts are you unable to understand?

YesFirst of all, I dont understand this part. And then

I tried to remember the areas that Tina was not good at. While doing so, Sakuras voice echoed in my head.

Right. Lilia, can I make a prediction?

Its a bit abrupt. All right, lets hear it.

Well then. Lilia will hold study sessions here in the future. And everyone will call you teacher.

Lilia was taken aback from shock, but she soon noticed something. Sakuras voice was not too serious, and instead she was trembling lightly as if enduring something.

Sakura. Is it really a prophecy?

Oh, Im exposed?I wonder if its just my delusions. Because it seemed interesting. Not for Lilia though!

Wait. You said it seemed interesting just now, didnt you?

I didnt say anything like that! These are ungrounded accusations!

You just said that, didnt you?

I did say. I am sorry.

When Lilia lowered her voice, Sakura immediately admitted and apologized. Lilia sighed heavily, but she was not too angry because the other person was usually like that.

Lilia?

Tinas voice brought me back, and giving a vague smile, I focused on Tinas questions.

I have been teaching Tina for a while. Tina seemed to know the basics, but when it came to application, she had difficulty comprehending. There were quite a lot of such problems, and I couldnt finish teaching in one day, so I decided to go through them tomorrow.

Im sorry. Lilia must also have your own studies

You dont have to worry about it, I dont have difficulty with so many areas. Now that you mention it, shouldnt you have been taught by Your Highness? I think his Highness will be happy too.

This will confirm what Tina thinks of the prince. Thinking along those lines I asked that question.

Eh, No

An immediate answer without any hesitation.

Bufu! Instant rejection! Oh, hahaha, my stomach, my stomach is aching

Sakura. You are laughing too much. Im patient, so you should be patient too.

Ku, Kuku!Haha. Kuku!

Lilia desperately endured the urge to burst into laughter, but she composed herself so as not to appear strange in front of Tina.

May I ask why?

Because! Hes been saying terrible things about Lilia all this time! I am angry!

Youre adored, Lilia.

I wonder why she puts me in a pedestal like this.

Yeah. Why indeed.