Chapter 45.2 - Righteousness is a Valid Term (大義名分が通用する条件)
Thank you Noelia-san for the ko-fi! <3
Two footsteps with different clumps echoed in the corridor. The surroundings were quiet, giving the illusion that no one else was in the academy. But of course that wasn’t true. At least Claudia was still in the salon. However, due to the size of the academy, their footsteps sounded faint, giving the sense of remoteness. Even so, some academy staffs most probably should be around here if they looked for them.
Not only Violette, but Mirania might have also judged that feeling awkward without having any conversation was somewhat better than struggling to chat in harmony.
Even if Mirania had adjusted his pace, but the difference in their steps made him take the lead. Violette followed behind him, distracting herself by focusing at the front.
To be honest, she was nervous about being alone with Mirania, in a different sense from when she was with Claudia.
For Mirania, Violette was a selfish noble lady who tormented his close friend. He didn’t know how did her feelings towards him end. Claudia seemed to be aware of Mirania’s confusion, but the prince especially wouldn’t talk about his love affairs without thinking, no matter how close they were.
Above all, Violette didn’t confess to Claudia, and Claudia didn’t reject her.
They continued to walk in silence for another few minutes.
When they approached the school gate and saw a carriage that parked there, Violette’s shoulders gradually relaxed. Honestly, she didn’t like this tension to continue for too long. It wasn’t painfully awkward, but like something heavier than gravity was choking her.
“Um, you can just send me here.”
“That’s your carriage?”
“Yes.”
“Then I’ll go back. Be careful on your way home.”
After receiving her baggage, Violette bowed and turned her back to Mirania who waved his hand.
It was a pain to go home, but she didn’t feel good staying with Mirania like this. Perhaps, the most reassuring part of this day was when she was in the carriage on the way to the school.
I hope no one will comment about me going home late.
Even though she could say that she helped the student council, she didn’t want to voice anything unnecessary. Not to say, Claudia and Maryjun were acquainted.
However, her parents most probably didn’t have any interest in what she was doing. They definitely wouldn’t notice whether she was going home later than usual, or even not going home anymore. Violette didn’t have any complaints since she didn’t care about them too, but if Maryjun became excessively worried, she had to make an excuse.
Maryjun was Violette’s only family member who cared about her, trying to involve her to the happy circle family. But Violette couldn’t properly accept her kindness. It wasn’t Violette or Maryjun’s fault, but their bad environment.
As she made assumptions on what would happen once she was home, Violette watched the slowly flowing scenery. She sighed, quiet enough that the coachman didn’t notice a thing.
Now let's just hope Maryjun won't do something stupid like asking her step-father why her older sister is late...
Anyway, if you spot any mistranslations or wrong grammar, feel free to point it in the comments section. I don't have any editors right now, and the way author write things is just too long-winded, okay. Sometimes, I got fed-up with it and just turn off my brain to finish the chapter...