“Why are you silent now? What’s wrong, Samimi? Aren’t you usually the one who loves scolding others?” The count’s second wife shouted at her harshly in front of everyone, showing no mercy.
“…”
Samimi honestly didn’t know what to say.
“Hmph, it’s fine if you won’t talk.” Her aunt sneered.
“Your mother wants to see you. You’re in for it—just look at the disgrace you’ve brought upon our family.”
The knights she brought surrounded Samimi, making sure she couldn’t slip away easily.
“Take me to see Mother.” Samimi said calmly, accepting her fate.
Her aunt and the knights all looked puzzled, glancing at each other.
Why was this usually difficult noble young lady being so quiet and composed? They’d expected a dramatic tantrum before they could drag her back.
But for the knights, this was a welcome surprise. They had come prepared for a battle, knowing just how troublesome Samimi was rumored to be.
And just like that, Samimi was escorted away by the knights. As they walked down the garden avenue, the gardeners and maids looked at her as if she were a plague walking through their midst.
She entered the castle, following corridors and staircases that were deeply familiar from memory, and finally arrived at the study of her father.
“What are you standing around for? Hurry up and go in.”
Just as Samimi hesitated, her aunt flung the door open and pulled her inside eagerly.
Inside, a beautiful lady dressed in a man’s outfit slumped in a chair, with a soft pink-haired girl sitting beside her, trying to comfort her.
“Sister, I’ve brought the young lady.” Her aunt stepped forward, trying to curry favor.
Hearing this, the countess trembled, slammed her hand on the desk, and stood up with a cold, stern expression.
The pink-haired girl tried to help her up, but the countess brushed her hand aside, determined to rise on her own before turning to face her daughter.
Only to find Samimi not even looking at her—instead, Samimi was staring at the pink-haired girl, scrutinizing her from head to toe.
That pale pink hair… could she be…?
Samimi remembered that in the later stages of Rose Phantom Duel, a major character had appeared.
So this was her? The daughter of her aunt? Her cousin—the one her villainous self used to bully?
“Samimi! Do you even understand what you’ve done?!” The countess’s furious shout snapped Samimi out of her thoughts.
“…” Samimi quietly accepted the scolding without resistance.
Her aunt and cousin stood to the side, watching gleefully as Samimi was berated, clearly enjoying the moment.
According to Samimi’s memories, her former self had treated this cousin horribly—constantly picking fights, harassing her, even groping her because she was pretty.
Seriously, Samimi? You didn’t even spare your own cousin?
Samimi cringed inwardly at her predecessor’s crimes.
No wonder the pink-haired cousin looked at her with such cold contempt, no trace of sympathy—she probably wished Samimi would drop dead on the spot.
How many people have I wronged in this body…?
“I put you into the Hero’s party hoping you’d bring honor to our family. Now the Hero’s party has become famous, and you—you—got kicked out. What a disgrace! How do you expect me to hold my head up now?!” The countess pointed at Samimi, screaming in rage.
“…”
Samimi continued to silently endure it.
“You even ruined the marriage I arranged for you! All your shameful deeds are spreading like wildfire! What the hell is wrong with you?” the countess kept yelling.
“Now the Third Prince has called off the engagement—thank the heavens he’s gracious enough not to hold me accountable. You’re going to ruin the honor our family built up over generations!”
At the height of her anger, the countess raised her hand and swung—
Smack!
But Samimi blocked it, raising her hand just in time.
“You—you—you dare block me?! You can’t even spare your own cousin—are you even human?! Get out of my sight! You’re expelled from this family! I have no daughter like you! The Felling family has no place for a disgrace like you! Pack your things and get out!”
With that, she slumped back into her chair, turned her face away, and started coughing violently from sheer rage. She didn’t even want to look at this disobedient child again.
The happiest person in the room was clearly the aunt, who could no longer hide her delighted smile.
“My apologies for disappointing you. Please take care of yourself, Madam Felling,” Samimi said to her mother’s turned back, no longer calling her Mother, before turning to leave.
“…”
The countess’s brow furrowed, confused by her daughter’s tone. She stopped coughing.
This didn’t sound like her daughter at all.
She didn’t throw a tantrum? She didn’t beg for forgiveness? She just accepted it and walked away?
Was this really her unruly daughter?
Normally, she’d expect Samimi to fall to her knees, cry, plead, and demand to stay. That would’ve given her a reason to relent and keep her home to discipline her further.
But now she had said the words in front of her sister and niece. There was no taking them back.
“Sashafer, make sure your sister leaves our home,” her aunt snapped, following up on the countess’s decision without hesitation.
Sashafer—the pink-haired girl—was the second daughter of the Felling family, Samimi’s cousin.
She followed Samimi to her large princess-style bedroom.
Samimi tried to go in and pack some useful things, but Sashafer blocked the doorway.
“From now on, this is my room. Your things are my things. There’s nothing here for you to take. I’ve also awakened a talent for healing, and I’ll be replacing you in the church as a high priestess,” Sashafer declared coldly.
“Your talent isn’t suited for healing. You should focus on learning Light-type magic instead,” Samimi replied calmly, even offering some advice.
“Hmph! Still trying to mislead me even now?” Sashafer’s eyes were full of distrust.
“Take care of Mother.” Samimi didn’t argue further.
And just like that, she was expelled from the count’s castle.
All she had left was a sacred staff and a few coins in her pocket—nothing else.
Samimi didn’t linger, nor did she feel sorrow.
She never had deep emotional ties to these people—after all, she was just a transmigrator who took over this body.
According to her memories, there was still one place she could go.
She returned to the capital and headed toward the Church’s main stronghold: The Grand Cathedral Complex of Jialis.
She passed through several churches and finally reached a mysterious sanctuary at the very heart of the compound.
As the chapel doors opened, a vision of pure white appeared—a nun whose body radiated divine brilliance. She was patiently instructing a group of young novices.
She was Samimi’s mentor in sacred arts—Lady Makima, the current Saint.
“Stop right there.”
But just as Samimi stepped closer to the entrance, two Holy Knights suddenly blocked her path.
Gotta love being kicked out of everywhere.
Oh, right, and thanks for the translation, translator!