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Olivia Gale. Duncan had told him earlier that she resembled Diana.

So he thought he wouldn’t be surprised when he actually met her.

But.

“…!”

The moment Evans saw Olivia in Duncan’s study, he was surprised again. Despite having already seen her when he was transformed into a parrot.

She resembled Diana enough to keep surprising him.

It made him wonder if she might be a long-lost twin.

Evans belatedly collected himself.

“…You must be tired from your long journey. I’m Evans, Duncan’s assistant.”

Olivia, who had arrived at Duncan’s study first, nodded.

“Nice to meet you too, Sir Evans. I’m Olivia Gale.”

“Yes, please have a seat.”

The two sat facing each other in the empty study. Evans carefully examined Olivia’s face which surprised him each time he looked at her.

‘Though I’ve never seen Lady Diana in person, she really does look like her portrait.’

If Diana hadn’t died and was still alive, wouldn’t she have grown up to look like Olivia?

Perhaps that’s why his expectations for her grew. He thought Olivia might be able to control the ‘Three Men of the Ellen Knights’ well.

She was the only possible solution for handling these three men who even dismissed the Center Director’s words.

How would those three men react when they saw Olivia?

Would all three of them become infatuated with her?

If Benjamin showed interest in Olivia, would Rosie torment her? Just like she did with Yerena.

That’s why they had prepared a countermeasure to prevent Rosie’s harassment.

That solution was ‘Countess Eleanor.’

Duncan and Evans planned to introduce the Countess to Olivia, who had no relatives in the capital.

The Countess had long mourned the early death of her only daughter.

If such a person were to see Olivia, who looked exactly like her daughter and was even of similar age…

She would do more than just be surprised; she would actively want to help Olivia.

Duncan and Evans intended to make the Countess Olivia’s guardian.

If they did that, Rosie wouldn’t be able to openly harass Olivia.

Of course, the Ducal family that Rosie belonged to had far more influence than the Count’s family, but at least she wouldn’t be able to treat her as carelessly as she did Yerena.

Furthermore, Duncan and Evans also planned to actively protect Olivia.

‘We should have protected Guide Yerena more firmly too.’

They never expected Rosie would push Yerena off a cliff.

Thinking ‘She’s a Duke’s daughter, surely she wouldn’t openly kill someone? Because of Benjamin?’ was clearly a misjudgment.

That’s the kind of person Rosie was. Someone who did whatever she wanted, regardless of common sense or social norms.

Evans thought that even now, he should do something for Yerena.

“When will the Center Director return?”

“…Ah. He’s briefly away, but he’ll be back soon.”

“I see.”

When would he return? They shouldn’t keep Olivia, who had come from so far away, waiting too long.

“Then while we wait for the Center Director, please tell me about the Chelsea Center.”

“That’s a good idea.”

Evans decided to take this opportunity to explain in detail about the three troublemakers of the Ellen Knights.

“In our center, there are three people of special concern who are very strong but difficult to control.”

Olivia’s eyes sparkled at this interesting opening.

Evans enthusiastically explained about Benjamin, Baron, and Lambert. During this, he found himself embarrassed as negative emotions kept seeping through.

Well, he had been through quite a lot with them.

Olivia just looked at Evans endearingly, like watching a complaining younger sibling.

“These three men sound really interesting. What’s most fascinating is how they stay in the same knight order despite fighting with each other.”

“I also find it amazing that the knight order manages to stay intact.”

“But are these three Espers the only ones active in the Chelsea Center?”

“Ah, no. There are other excellent Espers as well. However…”

When Olivia had her temporary matching rate test in her region, she had surprisingly high compatibility with the three men.

Of course, they would need to test again at Chelsea Center’s headquarters, but the temporary results weren’t likely to change much.

In other words, there was a high possibility that Olivia would become Yerena’s official successor.

That’s why Evans had no choice but to explain in detail about the three troublemakers.

Duncan, who had entered at some unknown point, completed Evans’ unfinished answer.

“It’s because there’s a high probability that you’ll belong to the same knight order as those three.”

Duncan strode over on his long legs and stood facing Olivia.

“I apologize for being late. I’m Duncan Scott, the Director of Chelsea Center.”

Duncan, who gave a thoughtful greeting, was dressed more formally than usual today.

He wore a three-piece suit and even had glasses on, exuding an intellectual atmosphere.

‘After dressing up this much, surely Olivia won’t think I’m that suspicious hooded man from the forest.’

Duncan was confident in concealing his identity.

Of course, he wasn’t using any special disguise techniques. He just covered his face with a hood and slightly changed his voice.

However, there was a reason why many people failed to realize that the Chelsea Center Director and the Honey Butter Guild Master were the same person.

It was because the atmosphere was completely different.

As the Honey Butter Guild Master, he gave off a light and playful vibe, while as the Chelsea Center Director, he maintained dignity.

People were easily fooled by these contrasting atmospheres.

Even Yerena, who had spent quite a lot of time with him, hadn’t noticed.

At that moment, he suddenly remembered when Yerena had criticized him.

“That person tries to calculate everything, even demanding payment after offering to cut my hair himself… He should be generous like Director Duncan.”

The person who asked for money after cutting her hair. That was him.

Not knowing that the calculating person was right in front of her, Yerena had enthusiastically criticized him.

How amusing and cute it was.

At that time, Duncan had desperately tried to suppress his smile. Then, without realizing it, he had asked about himself.

“So do you dislike that person?”

“…No. I don’t dislike him.”

“Then do you like that person?”

He found himself tensely anticipating her answer to that question.

It wasn’t really because he liked Yerena and waited for her answer…

‘After all I’ve done for her, it would be disappointing if she didn’t like me.’

Although he hadn’t helped her for free.

Her long-awaited answer had been vague.

“I’m not sure.”

Still, she said she didn’t dislike him, so he should be satisfied with that much.

He never had any intention of developing a romantic relationship with Yerena in the first place.

But why did her “I’m not sure” feel more and more disappointing the more he thought about it?

Had he wanted to hear “I like you” instead?

And what would he have done after hearing that answer?

Duncan couldn’t reciprocate Yerena’s feelings.

Not because he disliked Yerena or found her unattractive, but because he didn’t trust himself to love another person.

“Haah.”

The sigh that escaped without his notice was full of worry.

“Center Director?”

Olivia looked at him intently.

“Ahem. I apologize.”

“No, it’s fine. Though we’ve met before, let me introduce myself again. I’m Olivia Gale.”

Duncan and Olivia had met before in her homeland, the Philia Islands.

At that time, Duncan had decided he must bring Olivia to the capital.

“Yes, thank you for coming to the Center.”

After that, Duncan sat down next to Evans.

“I explained about your duties back in the Philia Islands, and you’ve heard about them from Evans as well.”

“That’s right.”

“Then I’d like to bring up something else with you, Miss Olivia.”

“Do I have another mission?”

“Yes. While it’s a very important matter for the Center, it might be somewhat troublesome for you. Please listen and then decide whether you’ll stay at the Center or return home.”

“Alright. I’ve come this far, so there’s no reason not to hear it.”

As soon as Olivia agreed, Duncan pulled something out from inside his jacket.

He then smoothly handed what he was holding to Olivia.

Olivia’s eyes widened as she unexpectedly received something.

“…!”