I Reincarnated as a Wicked Girl
Chapter 6 House Fram
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Eva, Diana and Emerta enjoy their time together in the elven village. Evan does not come and is under Ren's supervision.
This was the first time Eva had seen the Elf Village. He was very surprised when he saw the scene that was there. This place is filled with plant robots, strange magic tools and tree carriages. More surprisingly, these were all the results of Ren's research.
Emerta met with Rexus. Emerta knows Rexus is a dragon in just one look. Emerta also recounted that she had met an old dragon in this elven city. Eva, who heard all the stories, was amazed by the dragon and made Rexus jealous.
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The final place of their trip was the residence of Fram. I wouldn't remember this if Rexus didn't remember me.
In a sulky tone Rexus said "I want to meet Fram"
So I approved it directly. Diana also wanted to see the condition of the elf boy's house. Ever since Diana arrived at the elf palace, she had already known Fram's true identity. She was not a human but a dark elf. Diana did not think about it much. After all it was a normal thing for an elf to go undercover while visiting the human community.
Emerta doesn't know Fram. But he followed his daughter and granddaughter without any protest. She was also curious about the little elves who lived with them before her.
We can find Fram's house easily because of Rexus' help. Rexus knows Fram's smell and can even smell it from afar. I even thought that Rexus was the reincarnation of a bloodhound.
When I arrived, I was surprised. Fram's house is bigger than any other tree house. Moreover, the building was storied and had two elf bodyguards guarding it. Remembering me at the noble house.
"Is Fram really here?" I asked with a little doubt.
"Do you doubt the dragon skill?" Rexus was offended by his statement.
"Of course not. But who would have thought that he was a rich boy" I murmured in disbelief.
The moment I was about to enter, the two elf bodyguards instantly stopped me. They looked at me as if I were a stranger.
"We are guests of King Ren. We're here to see Fram" I'm trying to explain politely.
The expressions of the two bodyguards gasped for a bit before finally returning to normal. "return. This isn't a place for strangers like you" They don't believe me at all.
I was confused for a moment, thinking of a way to get in. But I suddenly remembered the golden leaf that Ren had given me.
I took out the leaves and showed them. "I'm not lying at all"
They flinched and instantly pulled their weapons as fast as lightning. "I'm sorry we. We'll tell the young master first" one of them walked into the house with a very great leap. Ever since the treehouse was on top of the tree, each elf would jump or fly when it wanted to enter their house.
"Young master yes..." He really is a rich kid. Her life is very comfortable. But why did he escape and even get caught by the slave traffickers?
Shortly thereafter, Fram showed up with her new look to welcome us.
"You guys?" fram's eyes sparkled brightly. "Get in" he said without further ado.
We all jumped into Fram's yard. The courtyard was small because it was on top of a tree, but it was very beautiful. I could see small pots containing fruits on display in front of him.
When I came in, I was very concerned about the interior and the walls of the house. The walls are very different from a human house made of stone. The walls are made of plant roots so that it has its own artistic value. Added with a strange magic lamp created by Ren on the ceiling. Everything is very beautiful, considering my place to live in a fairyland with a very modern interior. Even I could see some cleaning robots in his house. Before I go home, I'll ask some of these robots to take Ren home. They are funny and efficient.
Fram took us to the living room and told us to sit down. There are not many people in his house. I only saw Fram and also the butler of the elves beside her.
As we sat down, Rexus got out of the bag quickly and sat on the couch.
Holy hooch! The sofa is even made of flower petals. What a work of art!
"Who would have thought that our little Fram was a Young Master~" I tried to tease her.
Uhuk! Fram coughed. His face flushed red, he tried to endure his embarrassment.
"Head maid, please prepare some drinks for the guests" Fram ordered. The elf maid nodded politely and left the room.
Since we were in a safe place, we removed the hoods of our robes. I actually feel very hot when I walk by covering my head. But how else, this is all for security.
"Why are you here?" Fram asked. He shifted the topic, not caring about my temptations.
"Rexus misses you" I replied later.
"Who misses him!" reply Rexus directly with a pouting face.
I just responded with a smile.
"Fram, meet my grandmother. She's a research fellow at the palace" I've been trying to get to know my grandmother since the two men have never met.
"Hello, lady. I am Fram Angius." Fram introduced herself with her childish voice.
"Antius?" Emerta was a little shocked after hearing her. "Are you the prime minister's son?" ask Emerta. Although he did not really know the noble system in the elf kingdom. He knew an elf nobleman named Angius. He is the prime minister, the King's right-hand man. But two years ago, he died horribly from an enemy attack. Causing the entire elf kingdom to mourn. Plus young master Angius also disappeared and made everyone feel worried.
"really so. Does the madam know my father?" ask Fram in disbelief.
"No, he's very famous. But I know your mother" Emerta replied honestly.
I'm shocked. It turns out Fram was a noble. I know Fram's mother was David's student. Who would have thought that his father was the prime minister. Fram's identity turned out to be quite influential.
"My mom?" Fram tilted her head in displeasure.
"Yes. Your mother was one of my father's students" Emerta said with a melancholy smile.
Fram's eyes blinked a few times. Then he nodded in understanding.
"Fram, your life is comfortable and protected. Why did you run away and even get caught by slave traders?" I couldn't help myself asking.
"I don't like living here" Fram replied honestly. "Taste tight. I can't breathe at all. I knew both my parents were dead. Everything has been difficult since then" Fram said pitifully.
The butler slightly blinked in surprise when he saw the three humans. But he did not say anything, just put down the tea politely. Then he resigned himself to leave the room.
I sipped the tea first. It's not that I don't trust Fram. But since I was poisoned, I have to be careful. I've prepared my light magic and drank it.
"Oh?" this tea is not poisonous. It's the same tea I drank in the lab. This tea makes my dark mana churn for a moment. "What is this tea?" unconsciously I muttered.
"It was black tea that only existed in the dark elf kingdom" Fram replied. "The Elves grow this tea themselves. We take care of him by giving him dark mana. So this tea is very useful for increasing stamina and also our dark mana" Fram explained with a slight sense of pride.
Uh! So it's like that. I guess it will be very difficult to obtain the resources to enhance the dark magic. But it's not difficult now that I have a relationship with the dark elves. Honestly speaking, I feel safer having a relationship with a dark elf than an organization of dark witches. All of course because of Ren's existence. He can guarantee the safety of all of us in this place. But no one guarantees our safety in the organization of the evil dark wizard.
'I will also ask for the tea to take home' I decided immediately. I'm gonna ask Ren for some souvenirs. So far I just need a flower robot and this black tea.
We drank the tea that was served for a while. There is no poison in it. I feel so relieved.
"Then what are you going to do now Fram?" I asked again. "Are you going to replace your father to become prime minister?" many spontaneous.
Fram's body shook with fear. "No.." she said softly. "I ran away because I didn't want to inherit this and that position. But they all forced me." Fram said pitifully.
"Since both my parents died. The condition of this house is not very good. My family is divided into two camps, some support me and some hate me because they have other candidates. The other candidate is my great cousin. Honestly, my cousin is better suited to this task. He is a very smart and honest man. Although he was very cold, he was not as cunning as the other nobles. He's an honest man. I want to escape from here and become an adventurer. Being an adventurer is my dream" Fram explained with longing eyes.
"Then why are you back home now?" I asked again. Honestly, curiosity tickled me.
"My husband's sick. So I have to go back" he replied resignedly.
"Poor little fri~" Diana looked at Fram sadly. Such a small child was already charged by inheritance. Really poor. Even at that age, they should still play not work. Diana wouldn't have thought of it this way if she knew Fram was a hundred years old.
"Eva, can you help me?" ask Fram then with hopeful eyes. Makes me flinch in shock.
"What can I do? I have absolutely no idea how politics in the elf kingdom goes" I said awkwardly.
"You can ask Ren for help to disinherit me" Fram said later with determination in his eyes.
"Why me? You can ask Ren for help yourself, right?" I asked not to understand.
"I've done it. Ren didn't want to" she said, almost crying.
"Then how can you be sure Ren will agree that I said it?" I said frustration. Where did Fram's logic come from? I just met Ren. There's no way Ren would help her like that.
"If Eva can" Fram replied confidently. "Ren will approve your decision"
I don't know where Fram's confidence comes from. That's a pretty stupid thing.
"What if you pretend to be dead? No one's suing you for your inheritance. And your cousin will automatically become his next heir" I spoke at random. Of course this idea is very stupid and no one will do it.
But Fram heard it with sparkling eyes. It was as if he had gained enlightenment.
"Don't listen to my nonsense" I said later with an awkward face. How could I possibly ask someone to pretend to be dead? I didn't realize that I was thinking of such a bad idea.
"Thank you" Fram stopped urging me to persuade Ren. And look at me with grateful eyes. All of this makes me feel uncomfortable.
We do not continue this sensitive topic any further. We just talk about the topic as usual. Especially about the strange magic tools and strange furniture in the elf house. I'm very enthusiastic about all that and look forward to bringing some for souvenirs.
We returned to the palace after visiting Fram's house. Fram waved at us as a farewell greeting while smiling widely.
I don't know why I feel uncomfortable. I didn't do anything wrong, did I?
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The next day, while I was busy playing with Evan, Ren suddenly called me. I rushed to the hall as well.
The palace hall was still quiet at the time. There's only Ren and Fram. Frams?
"What's wrong?" I asked while blinking innocently.
"Geev! I succeeded! Your plan is absolutely brilliant!" Fram said in a feisty tone while jumping small on the spot.
I feel a little uncomfortable now. "What plan?"
"I'm dead." Fram replied directly, making my body freeze. "I'm dead. Everyone in the house knew I was dead. They buried me and made my brother heir! I'm free now!" fram said excitedly.
I almost fainted on the spot now. How Fram actually did that plan in just one night.
I saw Ren who had been silent for fear. "It wasn't my idea, you know? I just said it randomly. It's not even an idea at all. It was just a stupid thought" I tried to defend my innocent self.
"No. Your idea is very good Eva" replied Fram directly with sparkling eyes.
"Ren.this isn't my fault"
"Enough.." Ren finally opened his mouth. He's been feeling very dizzy lately. Even the matter of this kingdom was more complicated than his research. He is not good at reading the emotions of living beings, so his work is increasingly difficult. "You know how else. It's all been happening. From now on Fram Angius is no more" he said in a cold tone.
"Yeah!" Fram held her hand up and exclaimed happily.
I was the only one frozen in place because of guilt. "Ren..You're not mad at me, are you?" I asked again, making sure.
"No" Ren shook his head. "I was just frustrated that I had to add to my burden of caring for two young children" she said.
"...."
Even though I'm not a thousand years old, I'm an adult, you know? I feel a little offended now.