episode_0166

A nobleman’s breakfast is simple.

I don’t know what it was like in the real world, but since the novel itself was written by a modern person, I think it reflects that atmosphere.

It’s already way past breakfast time, and it’s not easy for someone who wakes up close to lunch time to fit a large amount of food down their throat, so Amelia and I eat something light like bread or a sandwich for breakfast. We also drink coffee or tea.

Although it may seem a bit flimsy at first glance, there are few things as delicious as freshly baked bread that has not yet cooled down. Whether you eat it with jam or sausage, there is nothing like it for a light meal.

Today, too, we woke up late, washed our bodies, dried our hair, sat down at the table, and spread butter on the bread the maid brought us.

The moment when thinly sliced sausage was placed on top of the butter and the other bread, also spread with butter, was placed on top to complete the sandwich—

smart.

There was a knocking sound that sounded like a bit of hesitation.

“Yes, please come in.”

Normally, Amelia would have said that, but right now the place we were in was my room. That’s because I lent Amelia’s room to two other people yesterday.

Just like when I knocked, the door opened slowly.

“… … Amelia, and Elsie.”

“Oh, Diane. Did you sleep well last night?”

Actually, after hearing the story yesterday, I sneaked in to check on their condition and came out. When I checked, they were still sleeping on the sofa, not in our bed.

No matter how large and comfortable the sofa is from an aristocratic family, honestly, it is a very cramped place for two people to sleep side by side. There is no way it would have been comfortable.

“Ah, yes, thank you very much for lending me the room.”

“There’s nothing to worry about. There are a lot of rooms in this mansion. It was nice to be able to stay in L’s room for the first time in a long time.”

“… … .”

Um, well, it was good.

In fact, it’s the same whether you sleep in Amelia’s room or mine. We were lying in the same bed, whispering to each other about trivial things, and then Amelia snuggled into my arms and kissed me goodnight… … I fall asleep after practicing. Practicing has been getting quite serious these days, so I always look forward to the night.

“It seems like it happened just a little while ago.”

Amelia said after looking at Diane.

Diane’s hair was sticking out all over the place. Her hair, which was usually well-dried, was completely disheveled, probably because it was stuck between Adele’s body and Diane’s body, and the hair itself was wet with sweat, so there were a lot of parts stuck to the skin.

“Ah, yes. As soon as I wake up… … I thought I was being rude.”

Diane said in a hushed voice. Her face was a little red.

“What about Adele?”

“Adele is still sleeping.”

“Yes.”

Amelia leisurely took a sip of tea and then slowly put it down and said.

“Well, it’s a little late, but would you like to eat together?”

“… … I want to wash first, is that okay?”

“Of course. Diane and Adele are both important guests.”

“Thank you for your consideration.”

Diane looked like she had a lot of things she wanted to ask, but she didn’t drag on and just cautiously left the room.

“Fuha.”

And only after seeing Diane leave did Amelia burst into laughter.

“How surprised were you when you woke up in the morning? Should I praise you for not just getting dressed and going home?”

“There was no need to bring separate clothes. You were wearing the same clothes you wore yesterday.”

“That’s true too… … Should I at least borrow our clothes? They look very wrinkled.”

“If you think about what Diane’s family will see, you might have to do that.”

Even though I went to another estate last night and started a fire, my mind felt very refreshed, perhaps because of that cause, or because I finished the job neatly and met Amelia safely.

The two of us laughed lightly for a while and then picked up the bread again.

*

It was about ten minutes later that Diane and Adele came back into the room.

It seems that Diane shook Adele from her sleep and woke her up.

Adele, who came into the room with an expression that made her want to go underground like Diane, bowed to the two of us.

“I’m sorry for showing you my ugly side yesterday!”

“I apologize for saying this, but I didn’t see Adele’s ugly side. If I want to apologize, I should apologize to Diane next to me.”

“… … .”

Adele’s face turned even redder.

When Amelia motioned to an empty seat at the table, the two people carefully approached and sat down.

Meanwhile, the maid picked up the warm teapot that she had brought back, poured some strong morning tea into the teacups in front of them, and pushed a jar of sugar into them.

The two people lowered their heads and each scooped up a little sugar and put it into the teacup.

Of course, I had already prepared bread for the two of them.

Amelia and I leisurely drank another cup of tea each and quietly watched the two people hesitantly eating breakfast.

Perhaps because they both had no appetite, or because they just couldn’t get the bread down their throats in this situation, they each only ate one loaf of bread.

“Well, that’s what I’m saying.”

After waiting for the two to finish eating, Amelia opened her mouth.

“I want to continue what I wanted to talk about last time. How much do you know about Adele? Did you hear an explanation from Diane in the same room yesterday?”

“… … Yes, the liquor I drank had an aphrodisiac in it… … .”

“Like.”

Amelia nodded and said.

“Then I think it would be ambiguous to hide it any further. What do you think, Diane?”

“… … Yes, since the victim is right next to you, there is no point in hiding it any further.”

Well, if the victim had been someone else instead of Adele, Diane might not have paid much attention to it. She might feel uncomfortable or feel sorry for her, but there was no reason to tell a secret by putting her position in danger. am.

I’m sure he doesn’t want to be hated by Adele.

“Baron Gavin is making aphrodisiacs and poisons at his estate. Although they say there is almost no use for aphrodisiacs, aphrodisiacs have many uses. Many people want them, and they even use them themselves.”

At Amelia’s explanation, Adele’s face hardened. It was probably not simply because of the potion she had drunk. For her who wanted to become a knight, such an ‘unchivalrous thing’ was difficult to tolerate.

“Fortunately, the seeds of the plants that are used as raw materials are strictly regulated in the kingdom, and once lost, it is extremely difficult to bring them back. So, last night, we burned the plants that were used as raw materials in the territory and drained all the medicine. I poured it all into it. And I also had some income besides that. Elsie. ”

I nodded and briefly explained what happened yesterday.

“Women were locked in that room?”

Adele is outraged by that fact and Diane looks somewhat embarrassed.

“The women’s identities are unknown. But they must have been rescued. They were able to escape to the neighboring territory.”

Although there was a stream in the middle, the soldiers in the other territory responded to the sound of the dogs barking, so there shouldn’t be a big problem.

Although I knew some information about his identity through Amelia, I didn’t bother to tell him. Because if we asked him how he found out his identity, he would have nothing to say.

“If someone saw you like that, wouldn’t you be worried about being caught? Even if you covered your face, Harvey’s height… … .”

“The only people who saw Brother Harvey in person were the two rescued women. But those women had blank faces at that moment, as if the effects of the medicine had not yet worn off. Even if they heard the testimony, how many people would seriously believe it?”

What is certain is that he escaped from that house.

“Diane, you better brace yourself. The author will definitely react to that.”

“… … I know.”

At Diane’s answer, Adele opened her eyes wide and looked at Diane.

In fact, Diane herself had a quite calm expression. As someone who had only read the novel, it was a bit difficult to imagine.

Could it be that Diane’s acquaintance with us had an effect on her?

“Okay then.”

Amelia said with a smile.

“Enough of the gloomy story. What would you do? You can go home now, but I don’t think it would be a bad idea to just take it easy this morning and then go to class together.”

“Then, I will do that. Thank you for your consideration.”

Adele answered first.

“Well then… … It was already too late to go home anyway.”

Diane smiled a little bitterly and answered.

Adele was looking at Diane as if she had seen her again, but—

In reality, only Adel, who received the greatest help here, was unaware.

The biggest reason why Diane moved like that was because of Adele.

I hope one day I can be completely honest with Diane and Adele… … Well, we were planning on making it that way.