The Tyrant Mistook Me for a Companion

Chapter 56:

I entered the Verden Jewelry shop.

Verden showed me the sample he prepared.

“It’s much better than last time.”

“I paid a little more attention.”

It was pretty good. There was a different design as well as a more delicate processing.

“Is this…?”

“Oh, I thought of the ribbon that Lady Elle used to wear often, so I combined it.”

“It’s pretty.”

The accessories looked a little more colourful with strings added. I smiled and gladly received the sample.

“Well, I’ll be back.”

The steps were light. I think it’s going to work out today.

Climbing into the carriage, I stared at the sample for a long time.

“Then, Lady Elle, are you going to the Duke Sen’s?”

“……I should. A promise is a promise.”

Leon said something, but you don’t know if he’ll really catch it.

“How long is sir Leon going to stay?”

“He will be leaving soon.”

“…What?”

“Because he will go to the magic tower. “

“There are times when I wonder how you’re always so sure.”

“I guess I just have a good feeling.”

I shrugged my shoulders.

Sometimes it’s better to know less than to know a lot.

“Sir Hessen. After this task, I will no longer accept the work from Duke Sen.“

“Is something wrong?”

“……Red pattern.”

If I wasn’t mistaken, it was best not to get entangled.

“No way, did you have a red pattern?”

“Perhaps.”

I wasn’t sure.

“I’ll keep an eye on him.”

It’s good that he was quick-witted at times like this. Lord Hessen’s eyes changed.

A red pattern.

I didn’t expect to see it in person. But why do I feel so bad?

“How about this? Do you think it’s well covered?”

“Yeah, it looks better than I thought. Then why did you draw a mark on your wrist?”

“I have to test it properly.”

“I hope nothing happens.”

“I hope so, too.”

Reaching Duke Sen’s mansion, I stepped out of the carriage with a deep breath.

The strong duke smiled broadly as if he had known in advance that I would come.

“Thank you for coming all the way.”

“No, I brought a sample here, would you like to try it on?”

I handed a box to Duke Sen.

He opened it carefully and took out the jewelry. Once again, the blurry red pattern caught my eye.

‘……I don’t think I saw it wrong.’

Duke Sen put on his accessories in a rather quick motion and raised his hand toward me.

“What do you think?”

“It suits you. Since the duke is so handsome, I think other boys will show a lot of interest.”

“Is that so? Then how about the lady?”

“…What?”

Why is the story suddenly popping up?

I smiled awkwardly and spewed out my mouthful.

“What’s important in my opinion. If you like it, that’s enough.”

This was the best I could do for the guest.

Having finished my business, I turned to head to the banquet hall.

“Shall I go now?”

“Let’s go together in my carriage. I’ll be your partner today.”

Is it unavoidable?

I glanced at Lord Hessen. He gave an expression of disapproval, but if I say no here, the duke’s face would not be good.

I nodded helplessly.

“I look forward to your kind cooperation. Today is an important day for me, too.”

Isn’t it the day when the market for the business is decided.

Climbing into Duke Sen’s carriage, I stared still at him.

‘What are you going to do if you catch the culprit?’

I’m curious, but I couldn’t ask. What’s the point of asking if you’re not going to tell me.

“Why didn’t you wear a ribbon today?”

“Ah…… I don’t need to.”

If I wear a ribbon, they won’t be able to notice the accessories.

If I’m wearing something in both hands, isn’t there a high probability of scattering the attention?

So, I have no choice but to take it out.

By the way, Leon won’t come to the banquet hall, so it’ll be okay, right?

I don’t think he really went to catch the culprit. Yes, even though it’s Leon, how can he find them?

I shook my head at the constant misconception.

* * *

Leon stared still at the man under his feet.

“It’s so sloppy.”

It’s useful that they’re not caught by someone else.

He leaned down and whispered to those who were bleeding.

“Where are the others?”

“No, there’s no one! What the hell are you doing? I guess you have a pattern, too?”

“……Pattern.”

You know, how much I’m suffering from that.

And Elle seemed to doubt me.

I don’t know why, but the way she looks at me is a little different.

“What do you want?”

With a snap.

Leon smiled low at the man who was still breathing.

“You’ll have to go with me”

Oh, of course. There’s a reason I have to catch you all, along with your teammates.

Leon’s low voice gave the man goosebumps.

When there was no answer, his red eyes stared at the man.

“Oh, my. Re, red……!”

Man, only Elle can see these eyes.

What should I do since someone else has seen it?

Leon brushed his smooth chin lightly and twisted his mouth.

“Even without one eye, there will be no problem in living. If you play with your mouth again, you might not be able to see the world at all.”

He uttered quite a cruel word in a grave manner.

A large hand soon reached the man’s face.

“Argh! Argh!”

Even in the sight of the man twisting his body in pain, Leon gave strength to his hands.

The blood spread to the floor again.

“If you play with your mouth carelessly, you’ll be in trouble.”

Perhaps he fainted, the man gasped and drooped.

Leon saw his bloodstained hand and soon clicked his tongue.

* * *

“Oh, Lady Elle.”

I saw a series of welcome faces. It seems to have been worth hosting a pretty big banquet.

I approached them with a smile. The eyes of those who saw me come with Duke Sen were full of curiosity.

‘Ha, that’s why I was going to say no.’

A pattern appeared on the wrist of Duke Sen, so he will soon have a companion.

So, there was nothing good about me and the scandal.

“Oh, I was expecting a big banquet, but it’s not as good as I thought.”

Perhaps the unwelcome person came, but Delther’s voice naturally turned my head.

‘Oh, you really have no sense.’

I didn’t even send you an invitation. How did you get here?

“There’s no place I, the Crown Prince can’t come.”

What, now you notice me swearing just by looking into my eyes.

I hurriedly turned my eyes away and ignored them.

You don’t have to be nice to customers who aren’t invited.

“Lady Elle!”

“Oh, Princess Janice……?”

No, why are you doing this in pairs?

I opened my mouth in embarrassment.

‘Did I send an invitation to Princess Janice?’

I’m not…

I didn’t if I remember correctly. Then Delther must have brought Janice.

“Welcome, excuse me for a moment…….”

“I think you’re busy, so go and talk.”

Janice stood beside Delther with a broad smile.

‘Do you need something?’

Why are you looking around like that? I tilted my head and approached the young children.

“Oh, what’s that, on Lady Elle’s wrist?”

They caught it. It was worth making a gesture to show my wrist.

I smiled as if I didn’t know and showed my accessories.

“This time, I started a new business in my family. It’s not been good these days.”

I took out a sample and secretly grabbed a young lady’s hand who had a pattern.

“A world threatened by the presence of a pattern……. Aren’t you scared to go around?”

“Oh, my.”

The young Lady with a pattern nodded in surprise.

Looking around at the accessories on her wrist, she looked satisfied.

“Oh, my God… I don’t even know if there’s a design like this. It’s like an ornament, so it’s nice to see.”

“Right?”

I was in business for a while, and Duke Sen approached me.

“Uh, Duke Sen’s wrist…….”

What can I do?

I thought it would be better to do business in pairs since this is happening.

“I gave it to him as a gift. There are also for men. Isn’t it pretty good?”

“Yes, the design is a little different!”

The response was better than I thought. I was relieved that it seemed to be a successful banquet, but suddenly I saw a familiar face.

“……Leon?”

No way, but it was Leon who came to the banquet hall wearing a mask.

I could recognize Leon, though no one else could.

“Huh…”

I hurriedly tried to go to Leon, but soon stopped.

Janice was approaching him in the mask.

The person she was looking around for…… Was it, Leon?

But why did she recognize Leon at once? Is she being led by a pattern?

I removed my outstretched hand and bit my lips.

I didn’t know it would be so hard to see the reunion of the two in front of my eyes.

It’s right to be happy, but I keep…… I became greedy.