I Thought It Was a Common Transmigration

“…Edith looks very beautiful today too.”

 

She liked the fact that he hesitated a little before speaking. He could have passed without saying anything, but it meant that he had the courage to give her a compliment.

 

“Father is really cool today too. Shouldn’t the two sons be very nervous?”

 

At her reply, the Duke burst out laughing and they were able to head to the imperial palace in a good mood. The Ludwig family rode in two carriages and headed to the imperial palace, but she, Killian, Lise, and Cliff went together in one carriage. It was autumn in full swing, and the air was getting colder. The autumn leaves decorating both sides of the main road leading to the imperial palace were as beautiful as the bright spring flowers, and all the nobles who headed to the biggest ball of the year seemed happy. SheI was looking out of the wagon window with a thrilled heart at the same time, when Killian lightly poked her in the side and said,

 

“Wouldn’t it have been better to bring a shawl?”

 

“Yes? Me?”

 

Killian looked at her exposed shoulder and forearm and she nodded.

 

“This is fine. I’m not even walking around outside, well.”

 

“Then if you catch a cold…”

 

“Because it’s okay. Everyone is dressed like this. Lise is not much different from me.”

 

Although Lise’s dress had sleeves, it was see-through, but it was okay. Killian, who had closed his mouth there, looked at her again after a while and tapped her foot. As they got closer to the imperial palace, they were driven slowly by carriages, but they seemed to be playing a joke because they couldn’t stand it. She was surprised and cute that he was playing a prank on her, so she tapped his foot twice. This childish prank was going on under her wide skirt, so Cliff or Lise wouldn’t know.

 

“Mmmmm!”

 

Killian pretended to clear his throat and laughed, then tapped her foot again. From the third time, she needed quick and light footwork and acting skills to pretend that nothing was wrong. She pretended to look out the window and moved her feet. Killian and she played childish pranks, biting their lips tightly to keep from bursting into laughter. However, their prank ended earlier than expected.

 

“Don’t you think there’s a strange noise coming from?”

 

It was because Lise, who was tilting her head, asked Cliff with a worried face.

 

“It won’t be a big deal, Lise.”

 

“But it might be the noise of a broken carriage somewhere.”

 

“Um… Well, rather than… Maybe two friendly canaries are pecking at the wagon.”

 

“Yes?”

 

Lise frowned between her brows and looked at her and Killian for the next moment.

 

“Uh… I’m sorry if I’ve caused you concern. Were you surprised?”

 

“Are you really worried that the wagon will break?”

 

When Killian and she asked with embarrassing smiles, Lise laughed, saying she was surprised.

 

“Don’t be nervous, Lise. Today you will be the star of the prom.”

 

Cliff must have assumed that Lise was sensitive because she was nervous, so he wrapped his arms around her shoulders and lightly kissed her on the forehead. She was nervous to see Cliff unreservedly showing affection in front of Killian, but Killian only slightly looked away, and his face did not stiffen or look sad. Rather, as if Lise was trying to get away from Cliff, she slightly shrugged her shoulders. Maybe it was embarrassing to do that in front of them. While doing so, they finally arrived at the imperial palace.

 

‘And…! It’s no joke.’

 

Befitting the founding festival, which was the biggest event of the year, a festive atmosphere was present inside and outside the palace. They entered the huge banquet hall as the imperial palace attendants guided them.

 

“Oh! It’s the Duke of Ludwig!”

 

“Oh, my god! Look over there!”

 

“Hmm? That… The Sinclair family…!”

 

Gossips were heard everywhere. Originally, it was natural to whisper such a story quietly, but in the romantic world, it was the law to shout so that the parties could hear it.

 

‘Yes, I should be surprised that Lise appeared holding Cliff’s hand.’

 

She took a quick look around, enjoying the joy of seeing the highlights of the 4th volume of <The House and the Envoy> right in front of her eyes. And seeing a young man and woman in amazement with Damian Sinclair nearby, she was sure they were the children of the Sinclair family. It seemed that their eyes passed Lise and stuck to her, but it was probably an illusion.

 

‘But it’s still too early for you guys to be surprised.’

 

She knew the event that would make their faces become contemplative. Now was the time to come out…

 

“Lise!”

 

“Oh! Princess Catherine!”

 

She finally came out. Princess Catherine Iberia. Originally, she was a spoiled princess of the imperial family who had a crush on Cliff, but after some episodes, she became friends with Lise. However, it was revealed for the first time today that the two are close, so everyone was surprised.

 

“Why did the princess take that illegitimate child…!”

 

“Do you think you two are close?”

 

“Didn’t you say that lady was sold as a maid or something from the Sinclair family to the Ludwig family?”

 

Everyone giggled, as if embarrassed. Thanks to Sinclair, people’s faces were becoming more and more earthy.

 

‘Is this where the cider revenge begins?’

 

However, the sights were not limited to the people of the Count Sinclair family. The girls who clearly had a crush on Cliff couldn’t take their eyes off Lise and Cliff with shocked faces.

 

“That necklace…”

 

“Is that right? It is said to be the Duke’s treasure…”

 

“The fact that he gave that up means that that woman is Cliff-sama’s bride-to-be?”

 

They trembled as if they did not know that they would lose to an illegitimate child. It was so interesting that it made her want to eat some popcorn if there was one around.

 

“There are a lot of people, so don’t get away from me.”

 

Killian whispered in her ear, excited to see people. Ugh, the line that melted the eardrum.

 

“All right.”

 

She was in a good mood, and she replied with a smile, but at that moment she met Count Rigelhoff’s eyes.

 

“Omg!”

 

Shehadn’t been paying attention until now, but it was only natural that the people of Count Rigelhoff’s family would come to the biggest ball held in the imperial palace. Count Rigelhoff, the Countess, and Shane were staring at them with astonished eyes.

 

‘Aha! Well, it’s as if he abandoned me at the same time he took Sophia, but he couldn’t have imagined that I would come here with Killian’s escort.’

 

Looking at their frozen faces, she felt a thrill of pleasure.

 

‘Shall I surprise them a little more?’

 

She clung to Killian’s forearm, trying not to laugh too hard.

 

“I’m sorry, Killian. My feet hurt a little… I will lean on you for a bit.”

 

At this level, from over there, Killian and she would look quite friendly. Just imagining that would kill her with excitement, but Killian suddenly hugged her waist and bowed his head toward her.

 

“Are your shoes uncomfortable? I haven’t greeted His Majesty the Emperor yet, so I can’t sit still… Are you okay?”

 

Oh! From this angle, from the other side, it would look like they were kissing! Even if her feet really hurt, she would have forgotten about it when she saw Killian’s face on this street.

 

“Okay, it’s okay. It was because I stumbled a little earlier.”

 

“Then I’m glad… If you have any difficulties, tell me right away.”

 

Killian seemed to be getting more and more affectionate lately, but today he’s even sweeter.

 

‘Why are you doing this? It’s nice, but it’s hard on my heart.’

 

Her face seemed to relax to the point where she didn’t even know if she was controlling her expression or not. But then she realized that there were quite a lot of people staring at them.

 

‘Oh right! Didn’t he say there was a rumor between him and me?’

 

The reason for matching the dress was, of course, ‘to put an end to rumors of discord’. She didn’t know what the rumors were and how much they were inflated, but Killian seemed to have judged that the rumors were not beneficial to the Ludwig family.

 

‘Oh, I almost mistaken it without even noticing. So you’re saying that all of this is an act to get rid of rumors of discord between us? Okay, registration is complete!’

 

Killian has been good to her lately, so she had to live up to his expectations. In the end, it would all be for her comfort.

 

“Thank you, Killian.”

 

She smiled and whispered in his ear. From a distance, they would look like a newlywed couple whispering loving words!

 

Again, people’s eyes widened.

 

‘Good good! It would look more plausible if we continued talking about something… hmm? By the way, Killian, he’s about to catch a cold?’

 

“Killian, why are your ears so red? Ah! Is it because you suddenly came into a warm place?”

 

“Maybe… It looks like that.”

 

“Ugh. You should have taken the shawl, not me. What if you catch a cold?”

 

“I will be fine soon.”

 

He flung his gaze into the air, unable to make eye contact with her, as if he was ashamed to find out that he was weaker to the cold than her with his bare shoulders exposed.

 

‘No! Then it doesn’t look friendly!’

 

She quickly wrapped her hands around Killian’s cheeks and made him look at her.

 

“Um… I don’t think you have a fever…”

 

Fortunately, Killian also stared at her as if he had noticed her meaning. Although his neck fluctuated greatly, he tolerated the lingering dislike of her and the embarrassment of the situation quite well.

 

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