Chapter 45: CH 45

Chapter 45:

“Young Lady, wake up.”

Diria’s words woke me up.

I still couldn’t believe the current situation.

“Well, what time is it?”

“It’s still early. It’s not too late, so don’t worry.”

“Really? It was today, right?”

The royal family sent me an invitation last night.

‘Should I think about it?’

There was a clear need to find out about Edgar’s condition and the situation of the Velois family.

“I can’t go easy on them because they’re so shameless.”

What should I do with these?

I have met the nobles, but no real deal has been made yet.

I needed a little more strength.

“My Lady, the ribbon doesn’t look good on you, so I’ll take it off.”

“……Uh?”

I saw a ribbon tied to Diria’s wrist.

“No, I’ll just wear a blue dress today.”

“I think you really like ribbons. Or do you have other reasons?”

I smiled slightly at Diria’s question.

She doesn’t know that Leon doesn’t recognize people.

I thought I would really forget Leon if I even took this off.

I still needed time.

“It’s just pretty.”

“Come to think of it, I think you’ve been wearing it since you were young.”

“…was I?”

I shrugged my shoulders as if I didn’t know. The touch of combing the hair stopped.

“Oh? Come to think of it, I think it was after Master Leon came.”

“It was just a coincidence.”

Janice was the only person Leon could recognize anyway.

Is it necessary to let others know his weaknesses?

“Diria, I think we should do it a little faster. I have to look at the papers, too.”

“Oh, yes. I see.”

Only then did her touch become faster than before.

I gazed into the mirror with a sigh of relief.

‘I’m a little tired.’

I’m going to the royal family, so how much should I dress up?

Other young children must have been invited.

Inviting the Velois family would have raised suspicions.

It was welcome on my part, but the royal family could not give an excuse.

“Diria, work hard today.”

“Really?”

“Yes, please, make it the most splendid in the world.”

I can’t lose on a day like this.

As soon as you get pushed back, the next thing will be twisted.

Diria nodded vigorously at my words.

* * *

“Long time no see.”

I breathed into the splendidly decorated banquet hall.

‘I think I made it up.’

What on earth did they think of calling me? I got out of the carriage and stood in a daze.

I pulled myself together, but I wasn’t used to facing the enemy alone.

But someone was approaching me from afar.

He stood still and stared with a frown.

“What?”

It was none other than Delther who approached me.

“What is it?”

“I thought you’d need an escort.”

“It’s all right, so I’ll go alone.”

“There’s no good in refusing.”

Bad luck. Why is he still here?

I’m sure he’ll follow Janice into the war.

No, isn’t it good for Leon he didn’t go?

Having finished thinking about it, I hurriedly took Delther’s hand.

“……What is this?”

“I thought you’re going to escort me.”

Delter looked in dismay at my behavior.

As the two of us entered the banquet hall side by side, we caught everyone’s attention.

It was a natural reaction.

I raised my head stiffly.

“Why aren’t you telling me?”

“I don’t know what you mean.”

“That you made my father so.”

Delther’s head turned to me. His eyes were shaking uneasily.

I raised my tiptoe and whispered in Delther’s ear.

“It was you, right?”

“……What now?”

Huh.

I breathed in.

Delther backed away in a fright.

I grabbed his hand and pulled it towards me.

“There are a lot of people watching, so you have to stay alert, right?”

“…Elle Natasia. You must be crazy.”

“Then should I go crazy?”

I laughed with a pick.

Soon after, I turned to the gaze that looked at me. It was the empress.

Her eyes flashed open, staring at me and Delther.

Doesn’t it look like a person who’s obsessed with the way she notices each and every action I take?

‘It’s worth knowing.’

It seems that the emperor did not like this scene. So Delther and the Empress will read my mind.

“I greet the Empress.”

I didn’t expect you to invite me to such an official occasion.

I guess it was a shit line.

“There is so much the Velois do for the Empire that this is only natural.”

The empress took my hand, drawing a pretentious smile.

“Then enjoy yourself. After the banquet, we also prepared a tea party, so make sure to attend.”

“Thank you for your consideration.”

I bowed my head.

Tea party. It’s already fun.

“Looking at your presence here, I think you’re out of your mind, too.”

“Did you know that now? Don’t touch me. I’m a crazy dog right now, so I might bite you.”

I said, threatening him.

Those who saw my red hair were still busy talking.

“That red color is ominous whenever I see it.”

“Shh, be quiet. They say they’re going crazy these days.”

Excuse me, I can hear you.

I turned my head and stared at the young children.

I looked at them and gave them a big smile.

“Oh, look at those glaring eyes. Come to think of it, doesn’t the royal family seem interested in the Velois family these days?”

” Yes, the Crown Prince escorts her as well.”

“No way. Things are unstable these days.”

“Oh, yes”

The situation in the empire was a little unsettled after the war began.

“Did you hear the news? There was a great wizard on the battlefield.”

“Really?”

“I heard that he’s always with the princess.”

My steps stood still.

As soon as I heard them, I immediately recognized who the main character of the story was.

“Leon met with Princess Janice.”

Seeing that the story is going around, it seems to be doing well without any problems.

It wasn’t that long ago, but his face was blurry.

I missed the red eyes that only I could see.

“The escort knight.”

“……You mean Leon?”

I pulled out my hand and wiped it off with a handkerchief.

I didn’t care about Delther’s gaze.

“By the way, your highness seems to be very interested in me and the people around me.”

He will have to be grateful.

If Leon had been by my side, Edgar wouldn’t have been like that.

Besides, if you saw me in grief…… At least he would have done anything to repay the favor.

“Me? Ha. That’s ridiculous.”

“Stop chattering. It’s creepy to be stuck together.”

I shook off my arm with my hand.

Do you know how creepy it is to be with an enemy?

Delther overreacted to everything I did.

“Is it possible to say that you are a prince who can’t hide his emotions like that?”

“You must be really crazy.”

Delter grabbed me by the wrist.

Everyone held their breath and looked at us with surprised eyes.

I grabbed his hand calmly by the wrist.

Delther’s pupils shook from the gentle sweeping touch.

“What are you doing……?”

“I told you not to touch me. And it would be no good for your highness to scratch me like this.”

No matter how much of a crown prince he is, he cannot harm the nobles for no reason.

And if others find out that Edgar hasn’t come to his senses, it won’t be good for the royal family either.

The noble families in the eyes of the royal family will not stand this.

The current emperor has more enemies than expected, and the prince has not yet been recognized by the people.

“Princess Janice is more popular than you are.”

“……Watch what you say.”

” And you’re also someone who has lost her heart. It’s really fun.”

Isn’t there no answer to the intertwined fate becoming more twisted.

What a twisted crown prince he doesn’t even know.

It was funny.

“What the hell are you up to?”

“We’ll see about that in a minute”

Do you think I came here without any preparation? No.

It was perfect to meet nobles without being legally suspected of others.

When I stepped back a couple of steps from Delther Cabezer, those who were looking for an opportunity came to me.

“You’re lady Elle Natasha?”

“Oh, who is this. Aren’t you Lady Certan?”

I covered my face with a fan and laughed.

As expected, it was effective to send a letter in advance.

Lady Certan was the eldest daughter of the Hertia house.

Even the money that the Hertia family secretly obtained from the Velois family was enough to cause a conflict.

It was also borrowed in a hurry to prevent the family’s debt.

“It’s an honor to meet you like this.”

Unlike the voice that was calmly greeting, she seemed anxious.

It would be difficult for others to know that their family is falling apart.

The nobles valued honor more than anyone else.

“I’m here, too. Lady Elle.”

I saw Lady Kierne approaching me pretending to be close.

“I was worried about being alone, but thank you for welcoming me like this. Shall we move?”

I smiled broadly as if I didn’t know anything.