Chapter 13
I will remember this chapter’s details and keep all names consistent for future translations.
Here is the accurate English translation in simple, natural novel-style English, without changing the original meaning:
Iello objected to Lucero’s words.
‘Big brother? As expected, the only one who understands my heart is Iello!’
Moved, I turned my gaze toward Iello. He smiled as if telling me not to worry.
‘Thank goodness there’s at least one sane person in this house.’
Seeing his smile made me feel relieved. At least there seemed to be one normal person here.
‘Now hurry and tell them my opinion!’
I sent telepathy to Iello with hopeful eyes. After gently patting my head, he spoke confidently to Lucero.
“Calling only one painter? I’m disappointed, Father.”
‘What? Did I hear that wrong?’
For a moment, I wondered if I had imagined it.
‘No. No way.’
I blinked, shook my head, and looked at Iello again.
With a serious expression, he pointed at me.
“She looks new from every angle! How could just one painter capture that, Father?”
‘Has Iello gone crazy?’
He looked not just serious—but grave.
“At least four are needed. One for the front, one for the back, and one each for the left and right sides. If we’re going to draw her properly, we need at least four.”
“Bu! (No!)”
“See? Even Alle agrees with me.”
‘Huu! (No, I don’t!)’
I quickly expressed my refusal, but it was useless.
“Ah… I hadn’t thought of that. I almost entrusted such an important task to just one person.”
Lucero pressed his forehead as if realizing his mistake.
“I’m disappointed, Father.”
“I’m sorry for disappointing you, Iello. And even more sorry to Alle…”
Lucero began blaming himself.
“You’re right. I should have called several painters from the start…”
He muttered strange things while holding his forehead.
“It’s okay, Father. We can start now.”
Iello comforted him.
“Thank you, Iello.”
Lucero looked proudly at his son.
“Thanks to you, I realized it in time!”
Having made up his mind, Lucero gave a new order to the servants.
“Summon four painters immediately.”
“Yes, Your Grace!”
The servants answered in unison and hurried out.
‘Unbelievable…’
Watching this unfold, I was too stunned to speak.
It felt like I had escaped a tiger only to walk into its den.
‘This can’t be happening!’
No matter how cute I was, this was too much.
‘No. Please, no!’
At this rate, portraits would end up scattered all over the house.
‘What should I do?’
Should I clearly say I don’t like it?
‘No. Whatever I say, they’ll interpret it however they want!’
Then what? There was only one method left.
‘Cry. Yes, I’ll cry.’
It was embarrassing, but crying was the answer. The moment I decided, I opened my eyes wide and prepared to whine.
“Uu…”
“Huh? Alle, what’s wrong!”
“My daughter! What happened!”
Iello and Lucero looked at me in panic.
“Alle, what’s wrong? Are you hungry?”
“My daughter! Are you uncomfortable? Want milk? Did you wet yourself?”
They desperately tried to find the cause, but it was useless.
“Waaah!”
The room filled with my loud cries.
“Here, a rattle! Jingle, jingle!”
“Alle, your doll is here! The bear and rabbit are saying hello!”
Their efforts were admirable, but my tears did not stop.
‘If I stop crying, they’ll call the painters!’
Just as I feared—
“Your Grace… the painters have arrived. What should we do?”
As expected, they were already waiting outside.
Lucero looked between me and the painters, his face stiff with worry.
“Father, I don’t think today is the right day.”
Iello offered calmly.
“But how can we not capture such cuteness!”
“That’s true, but in this state, Alle will be tired.”
“…That’s true.”
Lucero reluctantly gave up.
“Tell them to return today. Pay them generously.”
“Yes, Your Grace.”
Because of my crying, the painters were finally sent away.
The West Diamond Mine of House Granato
The western diamond mine operated under House Granato was busy.
“Lady Dana! Where should this be sent?”
Flynn, carrying a pile of rough stones, asked Dana.
“To the forge, Flynn.”
“Yes!”
“Trax.”
The stones floated into the air and disappeared toward the forge.
“Flynn! Please warn us before using your ability! A stone almost flew over my head!”
Molly complained.
“Sorry! I was in a hurry.”
“It’s okay. Just warn us next time.”
Dana smiled meaningfully.
“There might not be a next time.”
“What do you mean?”
“Are we being transferred?”
“The Duke is calling us back.”
She showed them the recall letter sealed with Lucero’s insignia.
“We’re finally going back!”
“I missed our young lady so much!”
“But there’s a condition. We must bring a diamond to present to the Imperial Family.”
“What color?”
“Pink?”
“Molly, correct.”
“Pink diamonds are rare!”
“They’ve become even rarer lately.”
Dana nodded.
“Once we find one, we can return to our young lady.”
They searched the mine until—
“Found it!”
Molly proudly held up a pink diamond rough.
“Scan it for confirmation.”
“Haptic.”
Yellow light surrounded the stone, then turned white.
“It’s genuine.”
They decided to return the next morning.
The Next Morning
Holding Iello’s finger, I fell into thought.
‘When will I see Dana, Flynn, and Molly?’
It had been over a month.
‘Is something wrong?’
‘And what about Levi?’
Levi, who used to come often, hadn’t appeared lately.
‘Is he not on good terms with Iello?’
When I looked at Iello, he was smiling softly.
‘He’s dazzling…’
Even though he’s my brother, he’s really handsome.
“Alle, do you need something?”
He shook the rattle.
‘No way someone this kind would fight with Levi…’
“Abu! (Play with me!)”
“Play? What shall we—”
Bang!
“Hey! Iello!”
Before he could finish, the door burst open.
Levi entered with an arrogant expression and declared—
“You. Come out.”
