Life as an Adventurer with the Banished Marquis' Daughter - Chapter 35: The Exiled Marquis' Daughter is Faithful, Part 2

Chapter 35: The Exiled Marquis’ Daughter is Faithful, Part 2

The Solnzari family has a special title. 

Typically, even for nobility or royalty, titles are given to individuals.

For example, “Arbitrator King” Thuria Faltar or “Western Sprinter” Cortas Bambanaire. 

However, the Solnzari family is unique in having a title for the entire family.

This is because their actions, as a family, consistently match their title, almost as if it were a tradition. 

The Solnzari family is known as the “Guardians of Orphans.”

“Yes, Tepe repairs the broken ironware for the orphanage free of charge.”

“If the church remembers you well, you can get jobs from the church.”

Shara proudly explained to Erika, praising her friend, while Tepe didn’t quite accept the compliment.

Their casual exchange showed their close relationship; they were likely friends.

“What kind of orphanage is it?”

Erika asked, clearly eager to know more.

What is this strange passion that the Solnzari family has for the orphanage?

While it’s not uncommon for nobility to support orphanages, the Solnzari family’s support is often said to go above and beyond.

“It’s an orphanage run by the Adventurers’ Guild. We at the church also assist them.”

It was typical of the adventurer city Hecatai for the Adventurers’ Guild to run an orphanage.

In other cities, it’s usually the church that runs orphanages. 

Considering how close death is to the adventurers gathered here, it’s not surprising that the guild takes on this role in Hecatai.

“Does this orphanage accept donations?”

While it might seem obvious that an orphanage would accept donations, some don’t. 

This is especially true for those effectively run by nobility, where pride might prevent them from accepting charity.

In such cases, noble pride is at stake, and donations might not be accepted. Erika’s question, typical of nobility, didn’t seem to surprise Shara.

“Of course, we accept donations anytime from anyone.”

Shara’s next words were half in jest, but they were directed at the wrong person.

“If you’d like, I can show you the way right now?”

“We’d love to, but we were planning to hunt some monsters to test our new equipment.”

While I wondered when this plan was made, it was true that we needed to check our new gear, so I didn’t object.

“So, could you take this donation to the orphanage for us?”

Saying this, Erika handed Shara a leather pouch filled with the money earned from selling the Golden Ogre’s magic stone. 

The pouch, mostly filled with gold coins, was heavier than it looked, even though we had already used a considerable amount.

“Eh?”

Shara, who had instinctively accepted the pouch from Erika’s smooth motion, was taken aback by its weight.

“Well then, we’ll be off. Please take care of the rest.”

“Eh? Eh? Eh?”

Erika said, ignoring Shara’s confused glances between the heavy pouch and herself, and walked out.

Isn’t she a bit too free-spirited?

I felt a bit sorry for Shara, who looked more confused than anything.

“Well, um, be careful on your way there.”

I said, stifling a laugh, and then followed Erika.

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“I’ve messed up.”

Erika said seriously as I caught up with her.

“Donating all the money we earned without your permission… doesn’t that make me a failure as a wife?”

The fact that she could donate such a large amount without hesitation was unusual, but I shook my head.

“It’s not like we’re struggling with living expenses, and it’s just like you to do something like this.”

“That’s not the point.”

She seemed to be seriously troubled, her face unusually dark. 

Could it be that she’s feeling down?

The fact that even Erika Solnzari could feel down was strangely reassuring.

It was likely a side she rarely showed to others.

“Everyone has traits they can’t change for better or worse. In your case, it happens to align with the Solnzari family principles.”

I ignored her murmured objection that it wasn’t the family creed and continued, knowing I wouldn’t be able to say it otherwise.

“Besides, I find that part of you quite admirable.”

For a moment, Erika moved her mouth as if to say something, then lowered her head and said, 

“If that’s what you think.”

Satisfied with her response, I nodded.

I want Erika Solnzari to remain true to herself. 

For that, I would spare no effort.