I Quit Being a Noble and Became a Commoner Chapter 67

Chapter 67
67: Yield at the Royal Library

Earl Noir informed me in with gentle eyes, “The Earl is the same as usual . When I met him last time and before I could ask about you, he told me, ‘I left her to a distant acquaintance to learn good mannerism’ . He seemed a bit lonely . And rest assure . Rumours about you have not circulated in the noble world . And as for your family, I heard that your eldest sister is getting married soon . ”

I was able to listen to that more calmly than I thought I would be able to . He didn’t know who could be listening, so he didn’t say my name even though he knew that Ayeshmarie was Lady Ann . I appreciate his thoughtfulness .

… I see, so everyone’s fine .

My father already thinks of me as someone he left to someone else far away . He won’t think that I’m currently in the Royal Capital now, will he? I have to be careful so that I won’t run into him . I promised them that I wouldn’t cause the Thousand House any trouble after all . I haven’t become a commoner yet, but I’ll keep my promise .

Earl Noir was only being considerate of me when he told me that my father seemed lonely . I didn’t influence father’s life much even if I’m there or not . The topic about me was probably taboo in the Thousand House now .  Family, huh…? This feels like we’re talking about someone I knew long ago .

I have barely thought about father and the Thousand House since I left . I didn’t think about them on purpose . If I remembered them then I would feel small and uncomfortable . It was to the point that I purposely try not to think about how they’re doing .

Still, I’m glad to learn that I wasn’t bothering the Thousand House with my whereabouts .  I was a bit relieved . Even I was unwilling to leave them with unpleasant feelings even though I’ve left them .

… I guess I look doubtful .

Earl Noir, who was standing next to me, looked unsure and said, “Should I not have said that?”

“Earl Noir-sama, thank you for telling me this . ”

I expressed my gratitude with the best expression a noble lady could use . I didn’t show my emotions on my face .  Even if I don’t warn him not to, I don’t think he would have anything to inform my father .

I raised my face and smiled at him .

Earl Noir watched as Lady Ann smiled… (I’ve caused you a lot of trouble just by telling His Highness about you haven’t I?)1)

He was aware that he was the culprit, but he never uttered it .

He was aware that he was the culprit, but he never uttered it .

 

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I was told that I couldn’t borrow maps or books related to public order, but I asked to borrow the Royal Palace Paperwork Dictionary since I could .  Of course, I didn’t understand the terms that His Highness and the others used .

I thanked Earl Noir again for many things and could finally visit the bookshelves aimed at commoners after I separated from him .

(I don’t have much time left . I’ll just confirm what books are aimed at commoners today . )

There were bookshelves a head taller than me lined up in a big space . It looked like a little maze .

There were bookshelves a head taller than me lined up in a big space . It looked like a little maze .

It was for commoners, but nobles could use this section too . Actually, high-ranking nobles didn’t seem to have much use for books aimed at commoners, though .

There were a lot of books here for entertainment than those for study . There seemed to be books with beautiful illustrations for children and love stories aimed for the general public as well .

The book I want to read is a book on stars . Or was it constellations? I found out in Coolden that the arrangements of stars had names . I slept early and woke up early when I was Ayeshmarie, and I only thought the stars were pretty if I had the chance to look up at the night sky . I didn’t have time to think more than that before . Even if I was awake at night to greet someone, I never went outside . So, when I walked at night with someone at Coolden, I didn’t know what constellations was when we talked about it . It was a little frustrating that everyone knew what they were but I didn’t, that was why I wanted to learn about them .

I had to study things I didn’t know . I’ve been doing this since I was young . It was common sense . I improved my life with the knowledge I gained .

Therefore, I looked for another librarian like Earl Noir . A book goddess with a green-grey badge attached to the left collar of her jacket, bingo!

I looked around and found her . A lady with fluffy light brown hair was crunching near the foot of a bookshelf while holding six books . It looked like she was shelving the books that had been borrowed . I called out to her from behind, “Mm . Excuse me . ”

“Y-yes?”

She adjusted the six books in her arms, stood up and turned around . She also worked at the Royal Palace like me, since she had the eggplant coloured dress under her jacket . I felt a bit closer to her .

“Y-yes?”

She adjusted the six books in her arms, stood up and turned around . She also worked at the Royal Palace like me, since she had the eggplant coloured dress under her jacket . I felt a bit closer to her .

“I’m looking for books on constellations . Could you tell me where they are?” I said and she guided me to a place that was two bookshelves away .

I kept standing and took out a book that I was curious about from the title . I flipped through the book .  Hmm, there’s this many constellations? So stars look like this .  Unfortunately, I don’t think I could memorise this many constellations .

In the book, I noticed a description for a star that was fixed and is used as a point of reference for other stars . 『The Guiding Star』… I felt like I’ve heard this before, or not? It floated at night in the north . If I look up at the night sky for a few nights, then even I would be able to remember it .

My harvest from the Royal Library today was the Royal Palace Paperwork Dictionary and the guiding star .

It’ll be nice if I can come here again soon, I thought as I returned to the Royal Palace .

67: Yield at the Royal Library

Earl Noir informed me in with gentle eyes, “The Earl is the same as usual . When I met him last time and before I could ask about you, he told me, ‘I left her to a distant acquaintance to learn good mannerism’ . He seemed a bit lonely . And rest assure . Rumours about you have not circulated in the noble world . And as for your family, I heard that your eldest sister is getting married soon . ”.

I was able to listen to that more calmly than I thought I would be able to . He didn’t know who could be listening, so he didn’t say my name even though he knew that Ayeshmarie was Lady Ann . I appreciate his thoughtfulness

… I see, so everyone’s fine

My father already thinks of me as someone he left to someone else far away . He won’t think that I’m currently in the Royal Capital now, will he? I have to be careful so that I won’t run into him . I promised them that I wouldn’t cause the Thousand House any trouble after all . I haven’t become a commoner yet, but I’ll keep my promise

Earl Noir was only being considerate of me when he told me that my father seemed lonely . I didn’t influence father’s life much even if I’m there or not . The topic about me was probably taboo in the Thousand House now .  Family, huh…? This feels like we’re talking about someone I knew long ago

I have barely thought about father and the Thousand House since I left . I didn’t think about them on purpose . If I remembered them then I would feel small and uncomfortable . It was to the point that I purposely try not to think about how they’re doing

Still, I’m glad to learn that I wasn’t bothering the Thousand House with my whereabouts .  I was a bit relieved . Even I was unwilling to leave them with unpleasant feelings even though I’ve left them

… I guess I look doubtful

Earl Noir, who was standing next to me, looked unsure and said, “Should I not have said that?”.

“Earl Noir-sama, thank you for telling me this . ”.

I expressed my gratitude with the best expression a noble lady could use . I didn’t show my emotions on my face .  Even if I don’t warn him not to, I don’t think he would have anything to inform my father

I raised my face and smiled at him

Earl Noir watched as Lady Ann smiled… (I’ve caused you a lot of trouble just by telling His Highness about you haven’t I?)1).

He was aware that he was the culprit, but he never uttered it

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I was told that I couldn’t borrow maps or books related to public order, but I asked to borrow the Royal Palace Paperwork Dictionary since I could .  Of course, I didn’t understand the terms that His Highness and the others used

I thanked Earl Noir again for many things and could finally visit the bookshelves aimed at commoners after I separated from him

(I don’t have much time left . I’ll just confirm what books are aimed at commoners today . ).

There were bookshelves a head taller than me lined up in a big space . It looked like a little maze

It was for commoners, but nobles could use this section too . Actually, high-ranking nobles didn’t seem to have much use for books aimed at commoners, though

There were a lot of books here for entertainment than those for study . There seemed to be books with beautiful illustrations for children and love stories aimed for the general public as well

The book I want to read is a book on stars . Or was it constellations? I found out in Coolden that the arrangements of stars had names . I slept early and woke up early when I was Ayeshmarie, and I only thought the stars were pretty if I had the chance to look up at the night sky . I didn’t have time to think more than that before . Even if I was awake at night to greet someone, I never went outside . So, when I walked at night with someone at Coolden, I didn’t know what constellations was when we talked about it . It was a little frustrating that everyone knew what they were but I didn’t, that was why I wanted to learn about them

I had to study things I didn’t know . I’ve been doing this since I was young . It was common sense . I improved my life with the knowledge I gained

Therefore, I looked for another librarian like Earl Noir . A book goddess with a green-grey badge attached to the left collar of her jacket, bingo!.

I looked around and found her . A lady with fluffy light brown hair was crunching near the foot of a bookshelf while holding six books . It looked like she was shelving the books that had been borrowed . I called out to her from behind, “Mm . Excuse me . ”.

“Y-yes?”.

She adjusted the six books in her arms, stood up and turned around . She also worked at the Royal Palace like me, since she had the eggplant coloured dress under her jacket . I felt a bit closer to her

“I’m looking for books on constellations . Could you tell me where they are?” I said and she guided me to a place that was two bookshelves away

I kept standing and took out a book that I was curious about from the title . I flipped through the book .  Hmm, there’s this many constellations? So stars look like this .  Unfortunately, I don’t think I could memorise this many constellations

In the book, I noticed a description for a star that was fixed and is used as a point of reference for other stars . 『The Guiding Star』… I felt like I’ve heard this before, or not? It floated at night in the north . If I look up at the night sky for a few nights, then even I would be able to remember it

My harvest from the Royal Library today was the Royal Palace Paperwork Dictionary and the guiding star

It’ll be nice if I can come here again soon, I thought as I returned to the Royal Palace

Chapter end