20. The Smoke of a Thousand Nights
Before she could speak, the "true purpose" that had been discovered made Letty, who was already a little nervous, even more shaken, for Alice, who basically spent her childhood in play, Miradoro's existence was nothing more than a witch who was "very powerful, but it has nothing to do with herself", but this kind of thinking may not be able to make Letty understand it at all.
After all, although this stupid goose is a little stunned, it can be regarded as a "nobleman" who has been receiving formal etiquette since he was a child, and is the same as the white swan. As for IQ, those are two different things that have nothing to do with etiquette and thinking.
In other words, in the face of the questioning of the First Witch, who was in a higher position than the king, Letty did not fall to her knees on the spot, which is already commendable.
Miradoro's patience was much better than Alice had expected, and although she didn't get an immediate answer from the trembling Letty, she sat down with a penistle in her hand, and her long waterfall-like hair poured down behind her head.
The smell of smoke was gradually wafting, and soon the somewhat intoxicating smell filled the room. As the initiator of the use of the "right of hearing" to meet Miradoro in just half a day, the silence caused by the problem being thrown by Miradoro must also be broken by Letty first. Judging from Miradoro's attitude, if Letty doesn't answer the question directly, I'm afraid that after that, she will even be stripped of the right to stay here.
It's just that...... I'm really worried. Letty, who was trembling all over, was clenching her hands, and the chaotic and heavy gasps gradually reached Alice's ears. With her head down, she seemed to be timid, and as if she was nervous about something, she was accumulating the strength to answer Miradoro's question head-on.
Come on, stupid Letty, you should be able to feel the silent help from your companions. As long as your determination to face the witch hunter is not a lie, it will ...... There must be no need to be afraid of anything, even if the first hurdle that needs to be crossed is like the "queen".
Didn't the ugly and stupid "duckling" who was bullied by all animals see the wider world after flying away from the farm with all his might? Even if there were more dangers outside the little farm, at least there would be companions to rely on.
Letty ......
"Dear Miradoro. ”
Just when Alice, who was about to take it back, decided to speak in place of Letty, Letty, who was still bowing her head just now, stepped forward and blocked Alice. Previous panic, trembling, nervousness, fear...... Although it has not completely disappeared, it has been buried deep in the bottom of my heart, and can only be barely detected from the subtleties between Letty's fingers.
Phew, isn't that something to worry about? That's right, a swan is a swan and will never be a duck, after all, the bloodline that was given to it at birth will allow it to try to fly.
"Please allow me to sincerely apologize in my personal name, I have exercised the 'right of hearing' in the name of my family, but the purpose is not to represent the family's 'emergency'. I'm so sorry I deceived you at this point. ”
"Yes, I do need an apology, after all, it's not nice to give up sleep to listen to a group of little girls complaining. ”
Contrary to the ridiculous words, Miradorolu's originally cold expression actually stretched a lot after Letty apologized.
She was beautiful, at least after the smile became "meaningful", and the charm that had been hidden under the majesty was finally partially revealed. Witch Miradoro, no matter how you think about it, she is not as girly as she looks, but whether it is her cheeks or figure, it is enough to make the same sex feel envious, and the opposite sex is intoxicated.
No, no one can maintain it so well, and there is a reason that is easier to think of and more accurate.
"Still. Miradoro changed her words, "It's not bad to walk around in the daytime, your name?"
"Letty, the eldest daughter of the family. After a deep bow, Letty retreated as if she had exhausted all her strength. Rao is like this, and she has done enough to impress Alice.
"I'm Alice. Then Alice stepped forward, took a deep breath, and replied.
Unlike the stupid Letty, to Alice, Miradoro is just very powerful and looks terrifying. That's all...... There is no other meaning in it, therefore, there is no need to be afraid, after all, such a big person, as long as he does not touch the scales, will not let go of his dignity and entangle with a small "magic envoy".
"I'm the second daughter in the family, and this time I ...... I came as a companion. ”
Miradoro's eyes narrowed, and she lingered for a moment, and just as Alice was about to ask a question, the great "queen" looked away with a light laugh and motioned for the rest of her companions to give their names.
It always felt like something was wrong. But Miradoro would never answer a reckless question. That kind of looking gaze, that kind of smile, as if there is an illusion that he is not looking at himself. What's going on?
"I see, it's a nice little team. ”
Miradoro's voice quickly interrupted Alice's thoughts, and after listening to the visitors' self-introductions one by one, she gave a rare compliment without hesitation, "The eyes are not bad, I don't hate it." ”
That's great...... I'd love to say that, but it's not something to be happy about. After all, it was only when he took the first step that Miradoro recognized it, in other words, he finally avoided the cup that was immediately kicked out in fear.
What is really needed is the subsequent recognition and consent, which is a problem with what self-introduction is no longer on the same level at all. The requirement to make a wish, this alone is enough to be considered a "luxury".
After that, whether or not Litty's specific wish could be agreed to and helped by Miradoro remained no less difficult than the previous problem.
Miradoro did seem to be in a good mood now, and the white smoke from the cigarette gun floated around her smile. However, the witches are all eccentric, and no one can guarantee that Miradoro, who is in such a "good mood", will be able to maintain such a smile in the next moment. After all...... The next "important thing" is to pray for a wish, and as I had thought before, this opportunistic act was definitely not something that would make Miradoro happy.
"Huh, then little girls, you don't want to get a room full of cigarettes in exchange for the rare 'right to see'. Miradoro flicked her cigarette gun with her finger, "Letty, how about you tell me what you want to tell me?"
But it doesn't matter, this situation has been expected for a long time, and it is better to let Miradoro notice it sooner, so as not to have a greater impact when she makes a request later.
Although this is a difficult thing to affirm, although it is a difficult requirement to affirm, although the "duckling" is immediately greeted by thorns all over the ground after flying away from the farm......
But it must be all right! Because just step out of that little farm......
"Thank you, honorable Miradoro. So ......"
Letty took a deep breath, and the panic in her eyes completely subsided at the same time, and slipped out through the crack in the door along with the white smoke in the room.
Because, as long as you step out of the small farm...... The ugly duckling has the possibility of becoming a white swan, which is the first gift given by the name of courage.
"Please...... Can one of my wishes be granted!?"