âHave you had supper yet, Princess?â
âNo.â
âThen, shall we dine together?â
âNo.â
ââ¦â
Ferdel silenced himself after hearing my refusal. I felt sorry, but his face was too funny. Oh, this was why I couldnât stop making fun of Ferdel. Even if I tried to hold my laughter, I would burst out laughing anyway. I finally nodded, giggling lightly.
âActually, letâs eat together.â
As I stretched out my hand and smiled brightly, Ferdel, who was devastated by a depressing feeling I gave him, was revived with vigor. I was just on my way out for a late lunch after getting the Pibbit to work out. It was literally a coincidence that I met Ferdel on my way.
I think he had handled all the documents that had been piled up, and he saw me when he came out of the office stretching. I giggle at Ferdel, and suddenly I felt a glance and looked back.
Huh? Thereâs no one here.
âIs there something wrong?â
âUh? Oh, no.â
I said that, but I felt something strange. I thought someone was watching me. I looked around again, and poked my lips. Iâve had a strange feeling lately. I feel someoneâs watching me. Of course, Iâm so pretty and cute that everyone wants to look at me, but it was a little different. Itâs more like, observe.
It feels uncomfortable because it feels like someoneâs stalking me.
I went to the restaurant holding hands with Ferdel, and Ferdel picks me up.
âNow, my princess, sit here!â
Because I am still so small, Ferdel had to pick me up to sit on the chair. No, I could sit in the chair, but then I had to crawl like a frog, unlike a Princess.
Yay, I finally have lunch! I clapped my hands and looked at the dishes brought by the maids, an uninvited guest came into the restaurant.
âAre you having your meal now?â
âOh, are you here?â
A neat black hair and blue eyes. He was Ferdelâs top assistant.
âJeno!â
âHello, itâs been a while, Princess.â
Jeno smiles brightly as I say hi. Oh, itâs rare to see a smile on that sullen face of his. My cuteness is lovely enough to melt the stone Buddha. Just as I thought, Iâm too cute.
Unlike Ferdel, who is sly, naughty and unbearably light, Jeno was serious, calm, and heavy. And most of all, he is edgy. It was surprising to see how he can work under Ferdel, because they were completely different in their tendencies. Iâd rather believe if he is a secretary of Caitel.
âIf you havenât eaten yet, you should join us.â
At Ferdelâs recommendation, Jeno shakes his head.
âUnfortunately, I already had my lunch.â
âThatâs too bad.â
I know. Our chef is a real Godâs hand.
There are numerous chefs in the Imperial Palace kitchen, but it was only me and Caitel who can eat our head chiefâs food. Thatâs why Ferdel wants to have a meal with Caitel. Itâs not easy to eat this kind of food anywhere. Jeno smiles when I give him a look.
Well, itâs his luck.