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Scarlet pov contd.

"Of course, the matter was covered too well. Every paper used and the matter dealt had no fault in it.

The orphanage only sang praises of the girl. She was too helpful, caring, and loving. Her track record was completely clear.

In the estate of baron Birchshire, she was too famous for her soft spoken words and caring behavior. The servants adore her and love her. Everything she does is perfect and every word she speaks is loved by everyone.

When the couple died she was devastated. She had finally found a home, a family, yet she lost it. So, she cried for hours and did not eat anything at all for days.

That was when his majesty felt bad for the girl. Since she did not have any formal education, she was not able to stand in the royal society let alone handle the estate of a baron. So, his majesty offered her help.

That is how he asked you to help her.

She is adored by everyone in high society. She had friendship with most of the noble ladies and many noblemen were courting her." the more i listen the more frown on my face increased! Who was she, Marysue?

I remembered how the crown prince and even the emperor listened to her and looked at her as if he was very vulnerable and needed their protection all the time.

But whenever I looked at her, it felt like I should kill her that instant. I have never felt this much bloodlust for anyone before. My skin crawls and my hands itch just by looking at her. I could not describe that feeling but I have issues with her.

"So, what is your opinion about her?" I asked if she also felt like others did. Then it must be my personal bias against everyone who is related to the emperor.

"Well, she is perfect, too perfect! But the problem is I did not believe in perfection. Every human has flaws. I mean there is no maid or servant who badmouthed her. If you go to a high temple, the staff even complain about the high priests and temple members. Since when did staff start loving their new mistress too much?

I would still have accepted it. But then even all the noblemen are courting her? weren't noble families too particular about the blood and lineage, thn how could every noble family be ready to take her as their future mistress.

I even agree that the men did not listen to their family, they are lusting over meat yet the noble women also love her and adore her! Shouldn't they feel jealous and angry towards her to get all the attention of the men? Either the world has finally turned good or there was something wrong with the girl.

And i am bent to believe on second since i am still alive.'' I chuckled at her last statement.

"Me too." I added and we both laughed together.

"So, what do you think is the cause?" I asked and she shook her head.

"I tried my best to dig but no matter whom I ask, they only praise her. Not a single person is ready to hear ``I'll be against her." I signed and looked at the statements she had collected from the orphanage, staff of braon estate and other nobles.

She was right, not only were they perfect. But most of them have said the same things about her. Wait!

"Aurora, have you noted the words that they have used or just wrote a summary in your own words?" She looked at me as if she had been looking at me for the first time.

"Tsk tsk.. Am i a novice who did not understand the value of witness and investigation. How could I add my views or words in it? Every line is what they said! Not even an exclamation mark is changed. You are doubting my hard work, I am hurt, my lady!`` I rolled my eyes at her over dramatic acts but then read the words again.

"The Matthews are commoners while Echclifshire is marquees. How cold the words used by both to describe her are the same, not even a single word is changed. So, as the reply of others. As if the single dialogue is memorized to all of them and they repeat it like parrots. They did not even use their brain or habits to use the way they usually use to talk to each other." three deep lines formed on her forehead and she stood up and walked towards me. I passed her the file and she started reading it seriously.

"Even the replies of all the staff are the same. I wonder how the chef and physician speak the same words as the gardener and cleaners."

"Shall I go and ask them again?" I shook my head, though she knew that too.

"No matter how many times you ask, the answer would be the same." We both looked at each other as the same thought passed our minds.

"Do you think she can use magic?" I shook my head at her sudden question. I checked her pulse today when I held her hand.

"Well, something strange happened today. Amber took the side of the girl in front of me. That time I held her hand to see if magic was flowing in her body, but there was no mana. She is a commoner who did not have an ounce of mana inside her body." though i could not believe it, that was what i had felt.

"Hmm. I think there is only one way to know about it then?" Her words were enough for me to get the gist of her thoughts but I did not know whether we should do that.

"Who do you want to test it on?" I still asked, as she was right. To know what she was doing, it was best to see it by oneself.

"Of course myself. Who else is brave enough to try the uncertain things more than me?"