Chapter 37:
Knock, knock, knock.
“Lady Elle, the Count is calling.”
I’m still upset, but Edgar always found me.
There was no way that guy would have said it.
If that’s the case, it’s probably just to ask if I’ve found something.
I shook my head again.
‘What are you talking about?’
If I immediately say he has a pattern, the Young Duke will not stay still.
Didn’t we decide to shut up?
If there’s a rumor about Leon out there, it’ll be a problem.
I think it’s more of a loss, but it was a matter that could have been repaid in a different way.
“You didn’t cause an accident in the meantime, did you?”
At Diria’s words, I raised the corners of my mouth awkwardly.
It wasn’t my accident. Since Leon did it.
But for now, Leon’s safety was good as I was protecting it.
“Nothing.”
“……Really?”
I had to lie to Diria’s worried gaze.
Because I didn’t want to worry her.
“Yes, he’s just curious about how the meeting with Young Duke was.”
“I’m glad, then. My heart sinks whenever the count finds you.”
Indeed, Diria was the only one here who worried about my safety other than Leon.
Lately, I’ve gotten better with the maids, but I don’t know how long it will last.
Diria asked me if I suddenly felt something strange.
“But you don’t even know his name? Why don’t you call him by his name…….”
I just don’t want to say his name.
“Is the name important? Anyway, we only saw each other’s face once because it’s necessary.”
“That’s true! However, if a pattern like him appears, I think you’re really meant to be.”
I’m telling you.
Diria had too much fantasy about patterns.
Because she was one of those people who didn’t get a pattern yet.
She doesn’t even want to think in cases where the pattern doesn’t appear forever.
“I’ll be back.”
I closed the door with a big smile.
As I followed the guide, my expression turned cold and hard.
* * *
On my way to Edgar’s office, I stopped walking.
‘Oh, I really look like X today.’
I happened to run into Delther on the way to Edgar.
‘He’s walking around like crazy.’
My eyes frowned at the sight I didn’t want to see.
Oh, I really don’t know what this is about.
I walked forward with my head bowed, pretending to be lost in thought.
“……You’re looking ahead, right? Or was it a trick to pretend you didn’t see me?”
As expected, Delther didn’t just pass by me like this.
Was it too obvious? I’m sure it was.
It was a plan to pass by without seeing him.
“Oh, Your Highness, why are you wandering around here at this hour?”
In the end, he smiled pretentiously.
Delther’s brows frown, but I didn’t mind.
‘I don’t want to talk to you right now.’
If we just pass by each other, we won’t be tired.
Why do you keep pretending to know?
Is it because you’re an imperial family, or do you get sick if you don’t get attention?
“Are you on your way to meet your father?”
“Do I look free?”
“Ha ha…….It can’t be!“
It looked very much like that.
But if I tell you the truth, I’ll use up my emotions.
“Then, are you really here to meet the Count? You two seem to get along better than I thought.”
“Is that so? This is our daily routine.”
I guess it’s a relationship where you have to go when called.
Delther looked at me with a surprised face.
“Do you have any problem…?”
“Have you not seen Princess Janice?”
“Well, I had work.”
“Are you already helping the Count?”
What’s up with those contemptuous eyes?
I felt as if you were laughing.
I don’t like anything in his eyes.
It might be better to stay like this.
I never wanted to get along with him.
“Should I ask the servants to look for her?”
“Well, how long does it take to find a person in this little house? It’s alright.”
“……Oh, yes.”
Then you can do it.
I tried to get back on my way, nodding my head towards Delther.
“I think I’ve heard of marriage.”
Where else did you hear that?
Is there a spy in the house?
There may have been someone who tells the house lame story to Delther.
Isn’t he a prince? It was a perfect opportunity for them.
‘It wouldn’t be bad to find a traitor at this time.’
Maybe I should give you a heads up while I’m on my way to Edgar.
There’s no way this good building is soundproof after all.
“But it would be better not to get involved with the family. Was it Cedric Amelan?”
“……Why?”
I didn’t mean to get involved, but I was wondering why you were saying this to me.
“The Duchy of Amelan is a family with nothing but false honor. It’s on the verge of extinction. I can’t believe you don’t even know such basic information.”
Edgar would have known that.
‘What the hell is he trying to get?’
If the information you’re trying to get from selling me is nothing, I’ll definitely have a blast today.
“But why did you tell me that?”
I tilted my head to one side.
Isn’t it strange. Why are you telling me this?
Rather, there was nothing wrong with him if I married such a family.
It’s really weird.
Why does that matter?
What’s the point of knowing what kind of whims Delther is giving me information about?
“Looking at it, your highness seems to be very interested in me.”
I stopped and just turned my head and looked at Delther.
“Do you think I’d be interested in you?”
He raised the corners of his mouth sharply.
It was a clear mockery.
Laugh or not, if you don’t care, that’s fine.
“Then can you tell me one more thing while you’re at it?”
“You want to hear something else?”
He seemed very proud of himself.
“Well, you’ve saved a poor life. Instead, I will also tell you where Princess Janice might go.”
I’m filming it, though. There was only one place for her to go in our house.
“I’ll take part in the next auction at the Duke of Amelan.”
“What kind of auction?”
“Why don’t you look it up on your own?”
I think it’s up to here.
Still, it was better than having no information at all.
I felt relieved when I thought so.
“There is a high probability that she will be in the garden behind the house.”
“Why? There must be gardens elsewhere.”
“There are many flowers that you can’t see anywhere else.”
If you see a beautifully blooming flower, you will be fascinated by it and walk in the garden.
If she didn’t come here on her own will, she’d feel stuffy.
She must have gone for a walk.
“Then I’ll say goodbye.”
I tried to turn my back beautifully. Soon after, I stopped at Delter’s words.
“Oh, by the way. Your knight.”
“…What?”
“Tell him to stop paying attention”
“What’s that?”
I blinked at the sudden remark.
Did Leon throw any interest in the crown prince?
That wouldn’t be possible with his personality.
“I think he’s interested in Janice. I can’t believe I’m turning over an royal woman on the subject of a knight guard.”
…That’s because you don’t know what Leon is like.
What do you mean? It’s because Delther doesn’t know, but Leon was a man who wouldn’t be attracted to Janice.
At Delther’s words, a false smile broke out of my lips.
“Heh.”
“Did you just laugh at me?”
“No, it can’t be. The Knight must have been rude when he saw an important person for the first time. I will tell him.”
He looked suspicious at my excuses.
“You heard it wrong. I suffered a lot today. It takes my breath away.”
Huh, huh. Phew.
I exhaled as I’m conscious of Delther’s gaze.
And I rolled my head to get him out of the way he was still staring at me.
“Come to think of it, Your Highness also seems to be worried. As expected, you’re uncomfortable here, right?”
Delther looked puzzled.
“On the contrary, I’m more comfortable here, but you must be uncomfortable.”
Oh my.
How comfortable it is to stay in the Velois family, who are no less enemies.
I can’t believe what he said.
“That’s a relief, then. Then make yourself at home. I’m going to leave, my father is waiting for me.”
Fate will lead them to the same place anyway.
Seeing something like that makes me sad.
“……What’s with that expression?”
Oh, my.
I scrambled to conceal my expression.
It seems that the emotions are revealed on my face.
“From a while ago. That keeps getting on my nerves.”
Delther’s patience was about to explode.
It’s really time to stop talking.
“I’m tired today, so please understand.”
Ha, ha, ha.
I left an awkward smile and walked quickly before he could catch me.
