Chapter 55:
I checked Edgar’s condition as soon as I woke up in the morning.
“How are you today? It’s comfortable lying down like that, right?”
I’ll take care of everything.
Fortunately, his face improved day by day as he seemed to be absorbing Leon’s power well.
“Just open your eyes, or I won’t stay still.”
I threatened Edgar, who couldn’t even answer.
“But are you sure you’re going to be, okay?”
“Oh, I didn’t expect it either. Now that the situation has turned out like this, there’s nothing we can do about it.”
I was going to stop by Duke Sen’s mansion and give him accessories.
I had some time left until the banquet, so I was going to stay in the city for a while, but the situation got twisted.
“I didn’t expect Duke Sen to attend the banquet either.”
“Are you sure you’re going to join him? That would be a reminder to everyone.”
“I’m worried about that, too……. Not everyone will develop into lovers just because they attend as partners.”
If only Delther would shut up.
Besides, some families knew what I was doing.
For that reason, they might think it’s for a request.
“Don’t worry, I’ll take care of it if it’s going to be a problem.”
“But you still haven’t erased that?”
“Oh… Can you tell? It’s a problem then.”
I think it would be faster to go to the Verden Jewelry Shop and ask if there is a solution to erase the mark.
Wasn’t it a regular pen? Why can’t it be erased like this.
“Wear something that can cover your sleeves more…….”
“I was going to do that, but then I can’t show them my accessories.”
If that happens, my publicity will fail.
Why do I spend money for today and invest in banquets if I don’t get any results?
“It’ll be alright. It’s covered with the gloves anyway, so they can’t see the colour properly.”
“Actually, there is a saying that the pattern hunter attacked a person again yesterday.”
“Again?”
Did they start their activities again? I thought they quit because they found the goal they wanted, but that doesn’t seem to be it.
‘What is the reason for this?’
I bit my lip and thought.
“I thought they wouldn’t show up anymore.”
“Is there a reason?”
“It looked like they were looking for something. Whether it’s a companion or not. I didn’t think they’d leave it alone once they found it…….”
So I thought I achieved my goal when they suddenly disappeared.
“But from what I heard yesterday, there were many people who suffered regardless of the colour of the pattern.”
“That’s been the case before.”
“However, the method is a little different.”
The method is different…….
If so, it was highly likely that they were not the same criminal.
In the first place, there were many people who died even in what had happened before.
No way, because they couldn’t find it?
What would have happened if they had found it.
I got goosebumps.
“Are they dead?”
Well, this wasn’t the same as before.
“Yes……and there were even missing people.”
“That’s very strange. Wasn’t the former criminal not interested in anything else?”
“That’s right. Above all, something that has only happened in our territory is happening indiscriminately elsewhere.”
“……it’s an imitation.”
It was clear. What’s happening now would have nothing to do with the previous culprit.
“It’s become low.”
“What is it?”
“Increase the guard, and run a patrol within the territory.”
If anxiety grows, the backlash against the Count will also increase. That had to be stopped.
Because my father hasn’t woken up yet.
“I don’t want you to go out too often My Lady.”
Lord Hessen still had a worried look on his face.
“He’s going to be with Leon, right? He will take good care of the Count.”
He persuaded him, saying, “It will be okay because he was recognized for his skills on the battlefield.”
I don’t know Lord Hessen, but I do know Leon’s power.
“I’ll be back.”
I glanced at Edgar. Yeah, he’ll wake up in a little while.
It was a good thing if he didn’t nag as soon as he woke up.
I returned to my room, comforting myself that he would be fine.
* * *
“Leon, are you ready already?”
When I found Leon waiting in front of the carriage, I ran quickly.
Leon’s eyes were soon fixed on my wrist.
“I wear it just in case.”
“The location has changed.”
“Oh, yes, because of the accessory demonstration. Isn’t it awkward?”
The blue ribbon that was always hung on the right was on the left today
Perhaps that’s why Leon’s eyes looked unhappy.
“But I’m glad you can recognize me.”
“……Yes.”
You look more depressed today. What’s wrong with you? What happened last night.
Leon, who felt my gaze, smiled and stared at me.
“Good luck today.”
“Huh? Oh! I wish you well too. As Sir Hessen said, they seem to be moving again.”
“Really?”
Leon took my hand and escorted me.
“I think it’ll be prettier if the sleeves don’t flutter, is it okay if you go like this?”
“Huh? Is it weird?”
I looked around at the dress.
Isn’t it the same design as usual?
Leon shook his head at my wondering eyes.
“I think it’s okay, the accessories look good. But be careful.”
What am I supposed to be careful of?
I blinked, letting go of Leon’s hand.
He sat in the chair opposite me without saying a word and smiled with his eyes closed.
I got into the carriage, opened the window wide, and leaned my back.
‘What, is there something you want to say?’
I guess he wants accessories! I need to give a present to Leon.
“Leon, how about this?”
I rolled up my sleeves and showed my accessories.
I think I’m pretty, but how do I look in Leon’s eyes?
“You’re beautiful with whatever you do.”
Leon’s words made me blush. Hummm, I quickly cleared my throat and turned away.
“I’m going to stop by the jewelry shop later and get some, and I’ll give some to Leon as well.”
There’s nothing good about being caught with a pattern.
Isn’t it possible that they’re after Leon. Not as good as Leon.
How do I protect him?
“You think they’re going after me? You look anxious.”
Leon leaned toward me, face to face, and gently stroked my face.
“Did you get any sleep?”
“I always sleep well.”
I smiled awkwardly and took Leon’s hand off.
“How about you, Elle? Do you think what happened before and now is the same person’s work?”
No way.
If I didn’t do the investigation, I wouldn’t know. Having done the investigation, I couldn’t think of it any other than that”
“No, I think it’s a different person.”
“Why do you think so?”
“I think they have a different goal.”
Leon closed his eyes and smiled at my words.
I didn’t think he’d be interested in this. It could be because Leon also has a pattern.
“Elle, did you say that finding him was a mission?”
“It’s a request from the duke.”
“Did you find anything?”
I don’t know if I should say I found something. I haven’t figured out whether it would be better to say that I know nothing yet.
Maybe Leon could figure something out.
“Well, no. I haven’t found any clues yet. He didn’t seem to leave much of his mark.”
Except it has tremendous power.
Well, it’s not that I don’t know anyone like that. It couldn’t be Leon, so he was removed from the list.
.
“What are you going to do if you find him?”
“Well, my request is to find out who it is. It’s none of my business afterwards.”
It was also the rule of all information business.
Above all, I was not interested in other people’s affairs.
“……I see. Then can I help you?”
“Huh? How?”
My eyes were wide open at Leon’s words. Is there really a way to find out?
Then I think the work will be done quite easily.
“After this request, you don’t have to do this ridiculous act, right?”
Are you talking about pretending to be lovers?
There was nothing to do after Duke Sen’s request was done. He and I were working together for a while on a contract.
As he was a big help, the money was big, and since Edgar was unconscious like that, we needed funds.
“Can you really figure it out?”
“I think I can find them if they are active right now. I think it’s the same guys.”
“Hmm……. Really?”
I tilted my head at Leon’s words. I think they’re different.
“Elle, Duke Sen asked you to find the man who killed those with the pattern.”
“Yes, that’s right.”
“Then it doesn’t matter whether the people are the same or different from then and now. I heard they’re still killing people with patterns.”
“That’s right……?”
It was something plausible. Perhaps that’s why I listened with a nod without realizing it.
As Leon said, the Duke of Sen asked to find someone who kills those with patterns.
I’m not sure if it’s exactly the person before or the person after.
“Then we can find the culprit for what’s happening now.”
“Well, it’s not wrong.”
I patted my chin. Is this really okay?
“If you stopped what you were doing, it would be because you had no reason to do so anymore. So, it doesn’t matter if it was someone else now.”
Leon was certainly right.
“That’s enough, then. I’ll find them.”
“What?”
“So, stop playing like this for today.”
For some reason, I had a hunch that it would be better not to find the previous criminal.
