Chapter 76
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 66
Chapter Title: Pride and Prejudice
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In a corner of the Happy House garden was a large pile of firewood that Ethan had stacked before the world fell apart.
I gathered the firewood into bundles of ten, tying them tightly with rope to create projectiles to use in place of stones for the catapult. Amy helped me with the task.
Meanwhile, Ethan and Knox were inspecting the weapons I’d swept up from the weapon shop.
“Still, the more I think about it, the more outrageous it is. To think of stealing the mansion without even trying to ask for help.”
“It’s human nature to devolve into vile egoists when faced with a crisis.”
Knox answered like a true misanthrope. Ethan, whose opinion didn't seem to differ much from Knox's, agreed.
“It’s because they underestimated you, Miss Cherry. They figured that in the long run, taking the place would be far more profitable than bowing their heads.”
Ethan was right; taking this mansion would certainly be more advantageous, especially since I’d transformed it into such an excellent shelter.
“Still, there’s a lot we’re lacking. We need to stock up on more daily necessities and emergency food. And I think I need to plant a few more crops this week. We need to secure a food source.”
“A food source?”
“Yes. This is the garden I’ve been tending. I’ve already planted a few things, but it doesn’t seem like enough, so I need to plant a bit more.”
With the well right next to it, the location was perfect for growing crops. Amy looked around in surprise at the garden I had so diligently tilled.
Cluck, cluck—
Just then, the sound of chickens clucking came from the coop.
“Ah. I wonder if they laid any eggs.”
I dusted myself off, stood up, and reached into the chicken coop, pulling out five eggs. This time, even Knox and Ethan stopped what they were doing and stared at me.
A brief silence fell. Holding the warm, freshly laid eggs, I met their dumbfounded gazes.
Amy, who had been staring blankly, spoke.
“Coming here… I think it’s the best luck I’ve had all year.”
“Being taken in by Miss Cherry is certainly something to call good fortune.”
Knox, who was sharpening a blade with a lollipop from Amy in his mouth, flashed a grin when our eyes met.
I was starting to realize that Knox had a habit of smiling whenever he made eye contact with someone.
With his princely looks, I bet he’d made plenty of women cry after they misunderstood that smile. I seemed to recall quite a few women in the novel having a crush on Knox.
In any case, with more people around, the house was now bustling with noise. It was finally starting to feel like a home. If I had been alone, I would probably still be trapped in my grief over Susanna’s death.
Thankfully, it seemed I wouldn’t have to spend a sad and quiet night today.
By the way, seeing how things were unfolding, it seemed obvious that the original story had deviated quite a bit the moment I moved to this country town.
Although, given that the world ended as scheduled, the main plot didn't seem to have changed.
Assuming the major storyline remained intact, a significant incident was set to occur in the capital in about a month.
It was none other than the beginning of the power struggle between Crown Prince Theodore and Prince Lloyd.