episode_0132

The plan I had originally planned to take was to stay in Ruthmire as long as possible and then return to the duchy.

It was true that there were nobles in Rusmire who were trying to get their hands on Karssein’s territory, and it was also true that I was concerned about a possible deal with the Marquis of Aiferos.

If possible, I was planning to visit the Chatrene territory and get some more information.

However, the real reason was different.

The problem was that from the moment the next episode started, I couldn’t do anything because my movements were restricted.

This was the second penalty.

The first penalty occurs from the family you meet first, but the second penalty always occurs from Claire.

The content was that because Claire had set the date for the spring outing, Karssein had to be dragged around like he was during the snow festival.

‘But, that Claire entrusted the period to me?’

Considering the penalty incurred due to the returning home event, I don’t think that was possible, but… there was no penalty window in front of my eyes.

It’s literally just a sub-episode completed.

‘…Is it because of intimacy?’

okay. There is only one thing I can guess.

It was intimacy.

Yesterday, the figure rose to 78%, and there were faint traces of tears. In many ways, Claire’s reaction was also strange.

no. That’s not all.

The penalty itself did not occur.

[Arina Bagland]

[Intimacy: 32%]

[Isabella Bagland]

[Intimacy: 65%]

Intimacy with other family members is also increasing.

In particular, for Arina, the figure is up to 10%.

Seeing as there was no penalty, it was reasonable to assume that Karssein’s mistakes were all covered up.

Whatever happened, it was for my benefit.

I’m not stupid enough to throw away the opportunity given to me.

“Then I hope we leave in two days.”

Once you start being dragged around, there is no way to escape from your family, unlike during the snow festival.

Because my schedule is so packed with not only taking portraits, but also imperial audiences, and meetings and conversations with other nobles, I don’t have enough time no matter what I do.

So from today to tomorrow.

It was right to gather information about Chatrene and Lilpeten in advance and prepare for the Eastern Noble Meeting.

“In two days. Umm.”

“Wouldn’t it be better to go a little faster? People will flock because of the rumor that the cherry blossoms have bloomed.”

“If you go now, you will only see cherry blossoms that are not in bloom.”

“Huh?”

“Cherry blossoms tend to bloom all at once. Moreover, since the time of full bloom is actually a little later, it is better to go a day or two later.”

“…”

“…”

Arina and Isabella’s eyes widened at those words.

what. Did I say something wrong?

“I never thought you would know such a thing.”

“Carcein, did you like cherry blossoms that much?”

ah. Now that I think about it, these people are nobles.

Because going to see cherry blossoms was their entertainment, they were not people who went to see them at the right time like common people.

It wasn’t intentional, but it seems like it could block further conversation.

“Well, I was originally a low class citizen.”

Arina’s brow furrowed slightly at those words, and Isabella sighed.

It’s as expected.

“ done. They say we’re leaving in two days, so let’s just pack our bags.”

“Yes. Mother.”

Isabella quickly puts an end to it, and Arina responds positively.

Our conversation ended like that.

-Tiring!

▶Sub episode. The return date has ended.◀

▶The main episode will be held according to the end date and quarter.◀

▶Episode IV. Spring outing begins.◀

The route I was planning to take continued as is.

In addition to my job, I also gained time. This is a pretty satisfactory result.

ah.

But there’s one left.

“Why did you say that when the atmosphere was good?”

As soon as I came out of the office, Arina frowned and glared at me.

“That’s not wrong, right?”

“Carcein.”

“I was a low class citizen so I just knew better. But I don’t think there’s any need for lies to come out of my mouth.”

“Ha.”

This time, he openly touched his forehead and shook his head.

“Don’t cause trouble during meetings. I won’t forgive you if it’s like this even back then.”

An irritated Arina passes in front of me first.

“Ah. Now that I think about it, Flora has been studying hard these days.”

“What is that?”

“I am asking you to look at it once in a while. Like today.”

what? No, why would I do that…

-Tiring!

▶Sub episode. Flora’s study progresses.◀

‘her?’

This is absurd.

Is a sub-episode suddenly happening with this?

“Carcein, you don’t have any business of your own. On the other hand, my mother, myself, and Claire are busy every day, so we can’t do anything about it. Since Flora is trying to study properly now, it would be better to use your help rather than a tutor if possible. Isn’t that right?”

“…”

“Anyway, know that and teach me. You didn’t take care of Flora properly at the tea party. If you get it right this time, I’ll take it into consideration and move on.”

My cold blood began to circulate as I heard the sound of shoes moving away.

How do things fit together so perfectly?

-Everyone is busy, but only you have time left. So, I guess I’ll stay up late like this and wander around somewhere else. So, you teach the youngest to study.

Even at that house, I was told that I should teach the youngest child because I had some time left alone.

But, I never thought I would hear this here too.

It was so absurd that I couldn’t help but laugh.

“Yes. Okay.”

However, I won’t do something stupid like I did back then.

Regardless of whether Flora studies or not, all I have to do is leave a trace that I taught her properly.

***

Flora, who took Carcein to the tea party as her companion.

I opened the book I hated so much and started studying, but there was still a big empty space in the duke’s house.

Whenever there was a meal, there was always one seat empty.

When the maids who cleaned the room went to pick up the blankets to wash, there was always one less number.

Each time, the number of carts to place meals was one short, and the number of meals to be taken away was also one short.

and.

Even the sound of footsteps in the hallway had disappeared.

After realizing that Karssein’s place in the duke’s residence was gone, I sometimes found time to look at the main gate every day. Whenever I lost concentration while studying, I always wished I could see a man through the window.

I even felt anxious, wondering what would happen if I never came back.

Since something like that had happened at the tea party, I thought that maybe he was so angry because of me that he didn’t want to come back.

I got over that nervousness, shook my head, and looked at the front door every day.

“…”

Flora shakes her head because she still feels anxious when she remembers that time.

To shake off my depressed mind, I sat down in a chair and opened a book.

“But Karssein came back safely… so that’s it.”

You may still be angry.

Karssein, who was upset at the tea party, was said to have been brought in from Ruthmeier by her younger sister, but the reason she was angry was because she had taken her to the tea party.

I heard from Princess Arcien how Karssein was doing, but no matter how he was, the fact that he had such an unpleasant experience does not change.

Even if all the sore spots were healed, Karssein said.

He said he didn’t come back simply because he was in a bad mood.

The reason for staying out is because I’m annoyed.

He said the reason he was upset was because of him.

There was not a single discrepancy in those words.

Therefore, there is no way Karssein’s anger will go away.

In the past and in the present.

The Kelbia fruit he had planted was orbiting around Carcein.

-Square, square.

So the only thing to do is study.

In order not to hurt him anymore, you need to learn a little more, learn more, and reduce the pain caused by the Kelbia fruit.

You must master math, the most difficult and unpleasant subject among studies, to be able to take classes on medicine and illness at Shaden’s side.

Only then can you remove the Kelvia fruits that are sticking to the side of the Carsein.

To create with my own hands a medicine that can immediately neutralize the recoil when eating the Kelbia fruit and give it to you.

Flora opened the book and began to pick up a pen just for that purpose.

but.

Suddenly, I become depressed.

Before her eyes lay the problem that Karssein had taught her.

“…I liked it. What Karsein teaches me.”

When I dropped a book like an idiot and picked it up again.

I inadvertently asked Karssein to solve a problem I didn’t know.

Since the words came out inadvertently, I realized my mistake and immediately tried to withdraw, but surprisingly, Karssein was willing to teach me.

I was satisfied just because the problem was solved.

But what was more satisfying was that Karssein was released.

As I solved the problems one by one with his voice explaining my understanding in just a few short words, I didn’t feel too bad as a younger sister receiving instruction from my older brother.

Moreover, I had some expectations about being taught this.

I wonder if my anger has subsided at all.

It is an expectation that is close to wishful thinking.

“Teach me… should I try?”

While Flora was mumbling and full of hope, a light knock sounded in her room.

Flora got up from the desk and opened the door.

“Who…?”

Before I even got to the end of asking who it was.

My delicate fingers lose their strength, like when I let go of a book.

“Ka, Karssein…? Why are you…”

He was here.

This is Karssein, who I wanted to help me study a little while ago.

I don’t know what’s going on, but I asked them to come in.

Then Carcein entered the room, closed the door, and immediately picked up a pen and neatly folded the backing paper next to the note Flora had just written.

After skillfully tearing the paper along the lines, a rectangular parallelepiped was finally created.

“If you are not sure about the shape, it is better to fold it yourself and check it. The two points are here and here. When connected by a line, the longest diagonal line is created from the two sides. 3D and 2D are clearly different.”

“Ah…!”

One problem that had been stuck was solved at once.

Flora swallows her saliva and asks carefully.

“Teaching… are you teaching me?”

“uh.”

“Why…?”

“You don’t know anything about that. I will help you study math for about 1 to 2 hours a day.”

Helping you study math?

Also, about 1 to 2 hours?

The corners of Flora’s mouth began to quirk up.

I don’t know why Karssein came to see me, but seeing that he came to help me study doesn’t make me feel a little angry?

‘no. ‘That’s not it!’

You have to study hard.

Yep. That’s right!

-Tiring!

[Please ■■■ Do, ■■■■. ]

[Number: 85%]

***

“…”

Harnier’s eyes lose focus again.

The time to stare blankly into space had come again.

‘You’re doing that again.’

Mina, who was watching Harnier, secretly sighed.

I can’t even count how many times it’s happened just today.

Mina, who was waiting for the report to be delivered from Harnier, eventually stands up.

“Ah. go. Mr.?”

“Uuuu!

The sparrows Harnier was sitting on were also startled, making noises that made them want to fly away.

“Well, what is it, Mina? Why suddenly…”

“Well, I have no choice but to come because the young lady didn’t sign off on the report and was blank. I already have a lot of work to do.”

“Ah… really?”

After answering that, Harnier flipped her bangs as if in a daze.

“But why are you so surprised?”

“No. What’s surprising…”

“I know you’re thinking about something else. You’ve been like this since you came from Ruthmeier. Did something happen there?”

-bang!

“What is this! There was nothing like that!”

Mina looked at Harnier with mischievous eyes.

‘Hey. Has something changed in our lady?’

The tips of the ears are red. That too quite a bit.

Color is seeping into not only the tips of the ears but also the cheeks, and how many times are the eyes blinking?

Including that excessive reaction, it seems clear that something happened at Ruthmeyer.

Mina immediately noticed that Harnier was different from her usual self, so she gave a sneaky glance with a wicked smile.

“Master Karssein didn’t give you his shoulder this time? Hehe.”

“Mina, Mina! What would it be like to give up your shoulder…!”

“In the cold winter, it’s nice if our bodies are touching each other like that and it’s not cold. It’s not for no reason that the sound of a cold side comes out. The body heat transmitted from human flesh is much warmer than you think. Miss.”

It was a half-joking remark, and I said it because I remembered the scene in which we had been touching each other in the carriage before.

I wanted to check the progress to see what kind of reaction this would have…

“Wow, how warm is it? It’s not warm at all! It’s not even cold, but what can I touch…!!”

“Aaaah. miss! It’s against the rules to hit with a cushion!”

…Why is the reaction more intense?

Did they even hug each other tightly?