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Jealousy is ultimately an emotion that stems from greed. Because there is a desire to monopolize, there is a backlash in situations where that is not possible.

I know.

It shouldn’t be like this.

It is not a position to be greedy.

Maybe it would be better for Luna this way. From the beginning, it was a marriage chosen solely for the sake of family.

It would be better for the Iris duchy and for her to be married to the prince and enjoy the good times rather than to suffer by being married to a duke.

If so, how are you going to push between the two?

Because the prince is better than me?

Or is it because the two of you were close in a past life?

‘No, I could never do that.’

The claims made by reason and emotion clash. My head was colder than ever, but my heart was hotter than ever.

However, drunk people tend to be emotional.

My steps become faster due to uncontrollable emotions.

Those who were watching the situation began to murmur among themselves, but I just kept taking steps in silence.

This was because there was not a single drop of emotion left to devote to useless things.

However, Luna moved her head at the noise.

Her gaze very slowly turned towards me and our eyes soon met.

But, that was only for a moment.

Luna lowered her gaze. He was blatantly avoiding my gaze. As if I had committed a sin.

Why? This is how it feels… .

pain. It feels like there is a heavy rock on top of my chest.

However, his steps did not stop and soon he arrived in front of her.

There were so many things I wanted to ask.

It felt like my emotions were going to come out of my mouth at any moment.

He looked at her with those feelings in mind for a moment, then lowered his head towards the prince.

“Albert of the Duke of David meets the Little Sun of the Empire.”

“Please raise your head.”

A gentle voice, an attitude of respect for subordinates.

I could tell his character just by saying a few words.

The empire where the new sun shines will certainly be bright.

I raised my head as he said.

The prince’s face, seen up close, was truly beautiful.

I guess that’s what women like, after all.

In comparison, I was so sharp-looking that I felt threatened just by making eye contact, so all I could do was sigh.

“Prince Albert, it is a pleasure to meet you. This is First Prince, Asili Alexander.”

The prince extended his hand to shake my hand, and I accepted it as politely as possible.

I was wondering if this was right, but since the prince was catching me, I had no choice but to catch him.

“You have a lot of calluses on your hands?”

“Yes, that’s what happened when I learned the sword from the head of the family.”

“Ho-, then this is the hand that will become a swordsman in the future.”

“I will try to make that happen.”

Unlike my rough hands, the prince’s hands were truly gentle.

So much so that it feels similar to Luna.

Not only that, but his hands were also small, so I thought to myself that he was a man who wanted to be protected in an unholy way.

With just one word from him, the empire will move, and he will be protected. It was just my own thought, but it was really funny.

Anyway, with the greetings over, it was time to move on to the main topic.

“Prince, I may be presumptuous, but may I ask you a question?”

“Yes, please.”

“Did something happen with the princess? I’m worried because he’s my fiancé.”

There was no need to say anything, but it came out of my mouth without me even realizing it.

Maybe it was because I wanted to clearly imprint my relationship with Luna.

Seeing the nonsense coming out, it looks like he drank too much.

“I just caught the princess because she was about to fall. There is nothing to call it work.”

“I see. Thank you for helping the princess.”

I bowed my head and expressed my gratitude.

I thought we just ran into each other and had a conversation, but I never thought something like that would happen.

For some reason, I felt even more uncomfortable.

However, everything was my fault.

He left Luna’s side to get information from the Reformers.

“Then, relax and enjoy.”

With those words, the prince left.

Leaving only a truly good impression from beginning to end.

Feeling frustrated as I watched his back retreat, I turned my head and looked at Luna.

She was still looking at the floor like a criminal.

What should I say?

There was a lot I wanted to say, but it felt like it was stuck in my throat and not coming out.

“Luna, would you like to have a glass of wine together?”

Only after I called her name did Luna raise her head. And he nodded slowly to express his approval.

I decided not to talk about what happened today.

Because a jealous man can’t look good. If I talk about it, it will only make me look worse.

After compiling my thoughts, I took a glass filled with wine from the employee and handed it to Luna.

The flashy yet elegant dark red color really suited her well.

“Actually, I feel a bit uncomfortable with this type of social gathering. It’s so shiny that it hurts my eyes.”

I think it may have been influenced by Luna.

Don’t they say that married couples look alike? I’m probably like that too.

Luna was rummaging through her arms, holding a wine glass in one hand.

It looked like he was trying to take out a pen, but it seemed uncomfortable because he only had one free hand.

“It’s okay. Just listening is enough.”

We continued talking and sipping wine as a snack.

I was the only one speaking, and Luna’s only response was nodding or shaking her head left and right.

But, this moment is so special.

It feels like I’m left alone with you in the spacious and luxurious social hall.

I ended up talking a lot without realizing it.

I may have drank a little too much.

Time passed like that, and the social church was already coming to an end.

On the way, the prince gave a congratulatory speech and there were other big and small accidents, but I wasn’t particularly interested.

So we went out to the balcony.

In order to escape from the boring social life, I also got sober.

The wind was really cool, I was just thinking that.

Suddenly, beautiful music began to sound.

When I turned my head, I saw several nobles dancing to music beyond the balcony window.

It feels quite beautiful to move gracefully according to the melody.

Dancing was also one of the nobles’ culture. At least it had to be good enough to be able to do it when someone recommended it.

When I think about it this way, I realize that even nobles are really busy.

It might be funny to hear this from a commoner who is busy making a living.

Anyway, everyone is dancing, aren’t they?

There was nothing we couldn’t do.

“Luna.”

I got down on one knee and held out my hand to her.

He spoke with a slightly trembling voice.

“Would you like to dance a song?”

Luna’s hand approaches hesitantly.

I’m not sure why, but he seemed anxious.

It was the same for me too.

I was anxious, wondering what if I made a mistake.

However, in times like these, shouldn’t we support each other?

I reached forward and grabbed her hand, which was full of hesitation.

If he had done it to someone else, it would have been an act that would have been criticized as being rude.

Of course, there is no way I would ask someone else to dance.

Besides, aren’t we strangers?

I got up and smiled at her.

“What if I don’t dance well? It’s not something I should show to anyone.”

All we have to do is have fun.

Nod-.

Luna’s head moved very slightly.

Maybe it was because he was drunk, but his strangely red cheeks were lovely.

Soon she and I started dancing to the music.

On a balcony with no one watching.

In the soft moonlight.

Move your feet, hands, and all actions in sync with each other. As if we understand each other’s thoughts and become one.

My heart started pounding for no reason, wondering if my mind was being read.

It was so close that I could feel his breath, so I was worried that the smell of alcohol might be strong.

cook-!

As the dance continued, Luna stepped on my foot.

My eyes widened a little, probably because I was embarrassed.

I responded with a smile as if nothing was wrong.

You can make as many mistakes as stepping on your toe.

Nothing like this can destroy my happiness.

The dance continues again.

The warmth conveyed through the hand I held was warm.

I feel like I’m alone in the world with you.

I think I will never forget this moment today.

Not long after that, the social church came to an end.

Since we weren’t really close friends, we got on the carriage straight away without saying hello to anyone.

In the silence, only rattling sounds are heard.

However, it wasn’t a particularly unpleasant feeling.

My uncomfortable feelings had already calmed down.

So, I didn’t say anything and just looked out the window.

Knock knock-.

Luna tapped the back of my hand very carefully.

[Prince Albert, I have something to tell you.]

“Yes, you say so.”

[Is that prince… .]

Prince?

For some reason, my mind was agitated.

However, that was the end of what Luna wrote.

She painted over the hastily written text and shook her head from side to side.

[no. sorry.]

Luna tried to tell her that she thought the prince was a crossdresser, but decided to think about it a little more.

It is not good to push things without solid evidence.

Of course, Albert had no way of knowing what Luna was thinking.