She’s a Saint Who Was Banished for Being a Late Bride, but She’s Being Spoiled to the Fullest by the

Chapter 17: Are you a misguided detective?

After going around the picturesque fields, we decided to take a lunch break in the shade of a tree.

After tying up the horses, Theodore-sama quickly laid out a blanket to prepare the place for lunch.

He gently guided me to sit on the blanket. As I sat down on the blanket, his attention naturally landed next to me — I was startled.

(I wonder what I’m so nervous about. We were much closer when we were riding.)

I wonder if it’s an irregular blood flow. Perhaps I should cast a healing spell on myself when I get back to the villa.

“Evelyn-sama, are you cold?”

“I’m fine. I’m feeling rather warm.”

“I see.”

Theodore-sama smiled at me. Somehow, that gentle smile also made me feel unsettled.

(Uh, now let’s think about rice!)

I regained my composure and took out the contents of the basket I had been keeping.

The Manilas family had their own chef, and Kira and I had been feasting on his cooking every meal, and he had even packed a lunch for us for today.

Inside the rolled up cloth, there was a delicious looking lunch.

A sandwich filled with ham, cheese, lettuce and tomato.

There is also warm onion soup in the canteen. It’s really very thoughtful.

“Ruto-san’s food is really delicious!”

As I munched and then mumbled to myself, I saw Theodore’-samas eyes lightly widen.

“Does Evelyn-sama know the names of our servants?”

“Yes…… Everyone is very friendly and willing to talk.”

Ruto-san is the cook in the kitchen. He is a dandy man with a beard and has been serving the Manilas family since before Theodore-sama was born.

“Especially, I could hear a lot of stories about Theodore-sama and Cain-sama’s childhood.”

Theodore-sama dropped the olives that were stuck between the cured ham.

“O—bo, are they talking about me! ?”

“Yes, Um…… Was it wrong?”

When I asked him worriedly, Theodore-sama looked at me as if he was panicking.

“That’s not what I meant — What kind of stories?”

“Let’s see, there’s a story about Theodore-sama who ran away from home when he was little, and Jackson-sama forgot to put on his shoes as he looked for him…… For Cain, who is afraid of thunder, there was the story of Jackson, who ran around with a real sword in his hand during a storm, saying, “I’m going to beat the thunder!”

(A~re? Isn’t this mostly a story about Jackson-sama……?)

At the same time, I noticed that Theodore-sama was also exhaling somewhat relieved.

“Good. It’s mostly about my father.”

“Yes, it is. So I’d like to hear more about you, Theodore-sama.”

When I said so, he pouted.

“Do you want to talk about me?”

“Yes…… However, I think it’s Theodore-sama who might have something to ask me.”

Theodore-sama raises an eyebrow. I was prepared for this.

(Perhaps Theodore-sama and Jackson-sama are already aware of my true identity……)

It was probably out of concern for me that he hadn’t said anything about it for the past three days.

When I was in the royal capital, somehow I never heard any kind of rumor that I had been banished or that Mary had been appointed as the new Saint.

It may have been a decision to delay the announcement to the people, but Theodore-sama and the others are His Majesty’s loyal subjects.

I had been banished from the Great Temple, and if they sheltered me without knowing the truth, they might even punish them for it.

(I can’t take advantage of these people’s goodwill any longer.)

After finishing the rest of his sandwich in silence, Theodore-sama stood up.

“Well, then, just one thing.”

Theodore-sama looked back at me with a serious face as I looked up at him.

“You’re Saint Evelyn’s — successor, the next generation of Saints, aren’t you?”

I was about to nod.

Something was wrong, and I fell silent.

(…………No, you’re wrong!)

It was different. The second half was completely different.

But what did he think of my silence? Theodore-sama nodded repeatedly with a “I knew it” look on his face.

“At first, I thought she might be the Saint of our time. But the current Saint-sama is twenty-eight years old…… You, on the other hand, if you don’t mind me saying, look like a girl of about eighteen at the most.”

(Don’t you think you’re estimating too low! ?”

I was awed by the holes in his reasoning.

However, when I was at a loss, Theodore continued with a “I knew it!”

“The name Evelyn is not uncommon, as the Saints of our time are very popular. Even here in Shem, there are fifty-six residents named Evelyn.”

(There’s too many of them!)

“There were seven Evelyn’s among those we just passed. And there are three Evelyn’s in employment at my house.”

(That many! ?”

Kira had told me that there were many people with the same name because of me, but I didn’t realize that if you walked that far, you’d bump into Evelyn.

“And you say you were hiding in the back alleys of the capital with a boy named Kira. Running off No…… I’m sure that Evelyn-sama and Kira-kun are sisters and brothers. It must be. You don’t look alike, but you must be.”

(Why do you keep telling yourself that?)

As I continue to be baffled, Theodore-sama says in a clear tone.

“In other words, Evelyn-sama — didn’t you flee from the GreatTemple  because you didn’t want to take over the role of a Saint! ?”

(Everything’s wrong! !)

Theodore kneels in front of me, showing off his great detective – or rather, misguided detective skills.

“So, please — let me protect you, Evelyn-sama.”

“……!”

“I shall be your shield and sword, if you will allow it. I’m not afraid to make an enemy of the Great Temple.”

Theodore-sama says with a dignified expression that is so beautiful you can’t help but admire it.

I looked at him and made a decision…… 

(I’ll explain it all to Theodore-sama and the others.)

He was so kind to me, even though he didn’t know me well.

It would be a breach of etiquette to keep the situation a secret any longer.

I should explain to Kira, to Theodore-sama, to Jackson-sama, and to Cain-kun — who I am.

I don’t know what kind of response I’ll get. But I believe it is necessary to do so.

(But first, I need to correct the misunderstanding for now.)

“……Theodore-sama.”

“Yes, Evelyn-sama!”

“I’m very sorry to say this, but…… Theodore-sama’s deductions are off from one to one hundred.”

I want to be clear about that.

“…………a,ah,ah!”

“Theodore looked so shocked that I thought he was going to fall into a coma.”