episode_0149

“…”

Approximately how many minutes had passed since Carcein left the terrace?

Until a certain amount of time had passed, Harnier was lost in thought, staring blankly into space.

Karcein returned, silently holding his body.

Until then, I wondered why he was like this, but I noticed him immediately taking off his shoes and checking his feet first.

Tight-fitting shoes.

Wounded feet.

He also noticed something and brought it here.

I thought I had enough control over my facial expressions.

It didn’t show any signs of pain. However, my voice did not leak out. Of course, there’s no way you know about these shoes.

If there was a problem, it was that a mistake was made during the climax section…

Just that one thing?

“No. That can’t be possible.”

Considering the difficulty of this dance, it is not surprising that mistakes are made long ago.

The music is perfect for disrupting movement, but if it is mixed with the music, the confusion will only increase.

Also, how long has it been since you practiced properly?

Although Karssein followed along surprisingly well, it was not surprising that mistakes would pop up at any time and place as they only had a short period of time working together.

however. Even if you go through all of that, you can guess the condition of your feet just by looking at the last mistake?

It’s definitely not because of the last mistake.

So… what is it?

How did Karssein notice his physical condition?

No matter how much I thought about it, I couldn’t come up with an answer.

and…

It keeps coming to mind. his voice.

-Even if you’re not my fiancee, I don’t want to make you go through this experience twice.

“Why on earth… say that…?”

It’s just a contract engagement partner.

Even if you don’t want to be conscious, you become conscious.

Along with the sound of jumping somewhere that never subsides.

Then suddenly.

Someone knocked outside.

-smart.

“My name is Radiel Grupane, a knight of the Bagland duchy who came under orders from Master Karssein. Lady Harnier. Is it okay if I come in?”

“…The name of Karssein?”

“Yes. He asked me to act as an escort for his fiancee who is currently alone.”

Escort.

Harnier muttered those words softly, overcoming the sound of her heart beating again, and allowed Radiel to enter.

Radiel, who came onto the terrace, had a new pair of shoes in his hand.

“Could this be…?”

“Yes. Master found out Lady Harnier’s size and ordered her to prepare.”

– Excited!

Once again.

A loud jumping sound was heard from somewhere.

***

I know it well too.

Even if you do this, it’s a stupid thing that will only result in loss.

What would be better if you went to the person in question with the shoes in hand? What difference would it make if you warned the person involved?

What will change is the nagging I will receive from Arina, Claire, and Isabella. I’m not sure, but if this game’s system were to intervene, even the small rewards from emergency missions would be lost.

It was clear that it was only a loss.

But I couldn’t just ignore it.

“Do you mean to come out with such petty behavior?”

Shoes that look small at first glance.

I was dancing with my feet in these shoes, so how much did it hurt?

But Harnier never once said he was sick.

He didn’t show any sign of pain, nor did he say anything about it.

no. As if that wasn’t enough, I even tried to hide the fact that I was in pain.

So, at first, I was a little hesitant.

When I was dancing, I thought my body was shaking a little bit today, but I thought it was strange that my expression didn’t change at all.

However, as I danced, the shrinking and small vibrations became deeper and only then did I notice.

The fact that Harnier is enduring pain.

Why did you do this?

simple.

Because things could get bigger.

If you say something different out of your mouth, you could end up in a worse situation.

I knew that even if I asked for help anyway, there would be no one who would respond.

So I held on, held on, gritted my teeth, and put my feet into these shoes.

The pain will only be temporary anyway.

“…Stupid thing.”

The hand holding the shoe naturally gained strength.

Ironically, the situation seems not very different from mine, but…

This is wrong.

This is group bullying.

Group bullying by society ladies towards Harnier.

Tolerating it in such a situation is poison.

“Staying still is not the way to solve this situation. Harnier.”

I, who have been buried in solitude, know this very well.

I can guarantee this because I have experienced worse things at school.

You must definitely repay it.

We must make it clear to them that this is a person who will attack and threaten the other person like this.

Only when you clearly show that you are not a brat who is just waiting to be bullied will your strength be broken one by one.

“Camilla.”

“Yes. Master.”

“If the size of the shoes received as a gift from another noble does not fit the recipient’s feet, how can you find fault?”

Camilla was shocked for a moment, then looked at the shoes and opened her mouth.

“It is limited to a lack of respect for the other person, but if interpreted a little too harshly, it could be used as an expression of contempt.”

“That’s not enough.”

“Yes?”

“It’s not at the level of insulting me, I’m just asking if there is any room for my side to view this as revenge.”

Only then will we be able to give those vile bastards a proper blow.

It’s not just words, it has to be done through direct pressure to make it stick. It should not be a few jabs, but a hook with enough force to turn your face, or a straight line with enough force to knock you over.

Camilla, who quickly read my intention, pointed to the shoes and said.

“Usually, when I don’t like something, I respond by breaking it and sending it back as soon as I receive it… but I guess you’ve used it once now, right?”

“Okay.”

“Then, how about this?”

After looking around to see if anyone would hear, she approached me and whispered a suggestion.

“As it is clearly the way of nobles, there will be no chance of turning a corner and falling down in that area.”

“Hmm. Really?”

It was an answer I quite liked.

The problem is that it will likely take some time.

“Don’t worry. The ladies who participated in this party leave a list. If you look at it and narrow it down, you will be able to give your answer right away.”

The answer came back as if even that wasn’t a big problem.

but. Camilla used to be a noblewoman too.

“Then let me ask you a favor. Camilla.”

“Please leave it to me.”

All that was left was to prepare for how the mastermind who did this would come out.

***

Same time.

Heli, whose plans had gone awry, returned to the waiting room with a frown.

‘How on earth… did this happen?’

Have you been dancing with your fiancé for a long time?

Wasn’t that a lie as obvious as fire?

The fact that her fiancé was the Duke of Bagland could have been cunningly avoided, but it was clear that she had been cornered by the dance.

When did a commoner who didn’t even know the etiquette of nobles dance?

It was an absurd sound. Isn’t dance a field so specialized in culture and etiquette that it requires a separate teacher to learn it?

In words, it is the knowledge and knowledge of a noble, but it is close to impossible to learn it in a short period of time.

It would be nice to be able to teach oneself, but it was impossible because there was no way Karssein would have ever danced with two people.

That’s why I was confident.

‘Why are you dancing so well! ‘There wasn’t a single scratch!!’

Karssein, who should have been a laughing stock, ended up working well with Harnier and proving that it was not a lie.

May those around us who are also in the spotlight shine brighter and their shabbiness become more intense. We created a carefully selected location by adding people again and again.

however.

The dances performed by Harnier and Karssein were all highly difficult movements.

Even though a difficult and difficult song was chosen and the environment was more prone to getting tangled up, the dancers danced straight without getting sidetracked.

Up to this point, it would have already been an absurd situation…

How did he manage to get a perfect finish while wearing shoes that didn’t even fit his feet?

“What on earth happened!”

-Degrrr.

The teacup that had been shaking on the table was spinning round and round.

Right then.

-smart.

Someone knocked outside.

Heli thought that maybe he was someone who was offended by the stage he had prepared, so he adjusted his appearance.

She cleared her throat to hide the fact that she was angry a moment ago and asked the customer.

“Who are you?”

“This is Karssein Bagland.”

“…!”

surprised. Isn’t this the person who just danced with Harnier? Why does he come here?

He was known to be the fiancé of Harnier Theresia, so there was no reason for him to come here.

‘no. ‘That’s not it.’

Isn’t it strange that you came here in itself?

‘Isn’t it more credible that you came here because you didn’t know that you had a bad relationship with Lady Harnier?’

That was more reasonable.

Even if they are fiancés, how can they exchange all information with each other?

Even Harnier is under pressure from the Marquis of Theresia, and Karssein is not a nobleman who is as well ingrained in aristocratic society as he is known. Because they are from the low class.

If that’s the case.

This situation wasn’t particularly bad.

just in case.

Heli decided to open the door first.

“Welcome─”

Startle.

Heli’s eyes trembled slightly as she saw Karssein’s fully decorated appearance in front of her.

“Why are you doing that? Is there something on my face?”

“Yes, yes? Oh no. Something like that…”

Heli hesitates and clears her throat.

‘This… was he a man?’

The dry, twisted body has become angular and hard.

The suit fits well and I am taller than before.

In addition, the upper part of her body was decorated with great care, so she looks tall.

Strangely enough, Heli’s eyes kept falling on Karssein.

“Ah. Nice to meet you. Could that be…? Heh, hell… what was it?”

You don’t know your own name.

In general, as a noble, it is likely that he would feel insulted.

but.

Now I had to hold on to my facial muscles that were trying to go up.

‘is it so. ‘You don’t know much, right?’

Harnier must not have told me.

That means that this is an environment in which divisions can occur.

“It’s Heli.”

“Ah. sorry. I tend to only remember the people I remember.”

“It’s okay. More than that, I enjoyed the dance you just did. You did a very difficult dance well, right?”

Heli answers with a smile.

She thought about it here.

Let’s take this man away from Harnier.

“After seeing that performance, I couldn’t help but prepare a gift. So you were preparing?”

It wasn’t originally intended for this purpose, but it seems plausible.

Heli presented a gift box to Karssein.

“This is surprising. I also prepared a gift for Lady Heli.”

“…Yes?”

“I heard that you have been good at dancing for a long time. I couldn’t see it in person this time, but I brought a gift to show you next time.”

It is said that what is inside is a shoe.

‘How can things work out so well?’

Heli clapped inwardly.

Aside from Carcein’s knowledge of his own organs, knowing what kind of gift exchange means in social circles makes this a perfect basis without needing to do anything further.

“Good. The prom isn’t over yet, so next time, dance a song with me wearing these shoes. Shall we try them on first?”

Helly opens the gift box with a faint smile.

If anyone in the neighborhood knew that she was dancing wearing these, Harnier would fall into the abyss.

however.

“…!”

As soon as she opened the gift box, her face hardened.

“What do you do without trying them on?”

The faint smile suddenly disappeared and turned into embarrassment.

In contrast to this, Carcein was showing a cool smile.