Extra Edition / Mob Perspective: The Troubled Entourage Life of a Certain Viscount's Daughter 4
We were ordered to accompany Trixie-sama, and given our position, we couldn't refuse. So, from the morning, a large group of us headed to the corridor leading to the special class to ambush Alicia-sama.
Good grief, I really don't want to do something as vile as belittling an underclassman.
I felt a wave of guilt as I remembered my cute younger siblings back home.
The thought of how they would feel about a sister who would partake in such actions weighed heavily on my heart, casting a dark shadow over my mood.
"It's almost time for Alicia-sama to arrive... oh, there she is."
Trixie-sama, with a sly smile, pointed out Alicia-sama in the distance.
Ah... as expected, she was alone.
Though her entourage of noble daughters were capable, they hadn't been admitted to the special class, so it wasn't unusual for Alicia-sama to head to the special class alone. However, it seemed too early for her to part ways with the A-class students. It appeared her entourage had already abandoned her.
Trixie-sama, having spotted Alicia-sama, led us to a spot just before the next corner where we would be completely out of sight from the A-class students.
Not long after, Alicia-sama arrived, and Trixie-sama blocked her path.
Alicia-sama, though slightly surprised to see us, quickly composed herself and stood tall.
"... Good morning, seniors. Could you please let me through?"
Alicia-sama addressed Trixie-sama, who stood at the forefront, with a calm and dignified demeanor. Trixie-sama responded with a feigned smile, looking down on Alicia-sama.
"Oh my, we have business with you, Alicia-sama?"
"What do you need?"
Alicia-sama, without flinching, faced Trixie-sama with a resolute attitude.
Ah, despite being alone and likely feeling anxious, she remains so poised.
To think that such a young girl is so noble, while I...
Trixie-sama glared at Alicia-sama, clearly displeased with her attitude.
"My best friend's cousin was crying, saying she was betrayed by you, so I couldn't just stand by. Oh, that poor girl."
Trixie-sama made a dramatic gesture of wiping away imaginary tears, but Alicia-sama looked at her with suspicion.
"Me betraying your friend's cousin...? What are you talking about?"
Alicia-sama furrowed her brows, clearly having no idea what this was about.
Indeed, it's a rather vague relationship.
Trixie-sama continued, maintaining her sorrowful expression.
"That girl considered you a dear friend, yet you easily switched sides to the enemy. How could you do such a terrible thing?"
"... I have no idea what you are talking about."
Alicia-sama kept her eyes on Trixie-sama, maintaining her resolute demeanor.
Trixie-sama, seemingly displeased with Alicia's steadfast attitude, let out an exaggerated sigh.
"Sigh... Even though you were chosen as the Crown Prince's fiancée candidate, it's embarrassing to fawn over a rival young lady. I couldn't do something so shameful."
"Wha...?"
The slander was so harsh that even Alicia-sama couldn't hide her surprise.
Encouraged by Alicia's reaction, Trixie-sama continued.
"So you see? I advised them to end any association with a person like you!"
"......"
Trixie-sama blatantly implied that the "they" she referred to were Alicia's entourage, yet Alicia-sama stood her ground without flinching. Ah, how noble she is.
"I have not betrayed any of my dear friends."
"W-What nonsense..."
"I simply followed my beliefs, corrected my mistakes, and apologized. As a result, I gained new friends, but that is not betrayal."
Alicia-sama answered resolutely, without looking away, which made Trixie-sama angry and shout.
"What...! Becoming acquainted with the Repulsive food eating lady is nothing short of betrayal!"
Oh no, how could Trixie-sama say such a thing!
The term "Repulsive food eating lady" was a derogatory nickname for Cristea-sama that had become common among the nobility. However, it had gradually stopped being used openly because people who spoke it in public often faced some form of misfortune.
There were rumors that Duke Ellisfeed was working behind the scenes, but the misfortunes were usually self-inflicted consequences, like being punished for exposed corruption or losing tax revenue due to fleeing villagers. Hence, there was little anyone could do about it.
Despite this, Trixie-sama had used the forbidden term, and if Cristea-sama heard it herself...
As I hesitated, wondering whether I should intervene, Cristea-sama appeared from behind Alicia-sama.
Oh no! Could she have heard that...?
"Oh my, good morning, Alicia-sama. Would you mind if I accompany you to the classroom?"
"Cristea-sama?! G-Good morning... Yes, that would be fine."
Alicia-sama was a bit surprised by Cristea-sama's sudden greeting, but she quickly composed herself and responded with a smile. She then walked ahead with Cristea-sama.
Trixie-sama, panicking, tried to stop them.
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