episode_0193

“Master. Is it okay if I say something honestly?”

As I was looking out of the carriage with my chin resting, Camilla hinted at starting a conversation.

“What is it?”

“I think it would be better for you not to attend this party.”

“…Hmm.”

Camilla was quick-witted.

He sometimes says helpful things about these things.

Still, I narrowed my eyes and asked.

“Why do you think that?”

“I believe that there will definitely be forces trying to slander you. Moreover, there may be people who approach you with malicious intent, as you have been giving excellent results for two weeks at the ongoing Eastern Noble Conference.”

“But you know very well that you can’t do that, right?”

“But if you don’t attend at all, the lady and the ladies will definitely be angry. So, why don’t you just say hello and then leave.”

Is it pretty?

This method was actually one of the routes I used in the game.

I grinned and continued the suggestions Camilla wanted to make.

“Because we are holding a meeting of eastern nobles. Because I’m busy, I’ll just say hello and leave. If you say that, you think you can get out without much trouble, right?”

“…”

Camilla blinked at my precisely pointed question.

“It’s not wrong. However, if you move like that, the nobles will say it’s better.”

“Why? It’s the work of Duke Vagrand.”

“It would be easier to create and inflate non-existent rumors in a place where I am not present. Shall we give you an example? What would happen if I told you that Carcein didn’t have the heart to celebrate Flora’s birthday and left immediately?”

“…!”

“It will soon become a topic of gossip. This is a blind spot. Even if it wasn’t said, if it was said that I didn’t want to go to the symposium, there would be a huge uproar.”

Because Karsein is present, they are kept in check, but if Karsein is not present, it becomes easier to keep them in check.

Because it is such a big event.

It is even more dangerous because it is a place full of nobles.

I guess they couldn’t find this loophole.

So I actually tried this method and got a bad ending.

“…But that doesn’t mean you don’t want to go to the party, right?”

I guess it’s because I know this road well.

Camilla seemed to be nervous about this situation.

“That’s right. I’m not heading to the party right now.”

“Yes? However, you are attending Miss Flora’s birthday party…”

“You can’t just go.”

“Yes…?”

Camilla tilted her head again as if wondering what that meant.

“…Even if you say you can’t just go, this is Ruthmire, right?”

“Yes. That’s why I came here.”

Well, if you go empty-handed, you might get scolded.

▶Instead of going straight to Flora’s party, I chose to stop by somewhere else.◀

▶A second choice will be given.◀

Week 3’s essential course, Flora’s birthday episode.

This episode was one that could not be avoided, so the clearing method was nailed to the head like a manual.

The contents are as follows.

“You are right about not going to the party right away. However, if you prepare a gift that Flora likes, you can quell the rumors coming from the nobles.”

“Aha. So in Ruthmeier…”

“Yes. This is a place where a lot of merchants pass by. If you look, you can find something Flora might like. Even though he chose the gift he liked and gave it to him, the rumor that he still doesn’t even celebrate his younger brother’s birthday can’t be spread.”

“You’ve thought about it up to that point. As expected, my thoughts were short. I can’t believe you tried to make such a wrong comment without understanding the master’s intentions…”

“That’s it. Don’t blame yourself, let’s just go.”

Anyway, I also gained knowledge from games, so what…

Anyway, to summarize, it goes like this.

The first condition is not to go to the party right away.

The second condition is to prepare a gift that Flora likes.

The reason is obviously to please Flora.

If you do not prepare a specific gift, your intimacy will drop rapidly and you will be faced with a risky choice. On the other hand, if you prepare even one gift, you will not even be in that situation.

In addition, taking the wrong gift can also cause problems.

In short, this is essential.

‘Tsk. If you look at the picky way he receives gifts, he’s exactly the same as the third kid.’

As I was getting so irritated inside, the carriage arrived right away.

“arrived. Master Karssein!”

“Ha. Let’s get off first. Camilla.”

“Yes. Master.”

With a deep sigh, I got out of the carriage after hearing the driver say that we had arrived in Ruthmeier.

“character.”

“…”

“What are you doing, I’m not catching you.”

I offered her hand to help her get off the carriage, but Camilla did not hold my hand and stood blankly.

Then Camilla takes a deep breath.

“Master. If you keep doing that, you will be punished.”

“What?”

“It’s not just a punishment, you may get angry, so be careful with others.”

“…?”

Camilla said that and got out of the carriage, tracing the hem of her clothes.

‘What does this mean?’

Occasionally, you will be hit with something like this.

It never happened like that in the past, but recently it seems to have become more frequent.

It’s Camilla’s words, so it’s worth listening to, but I can’t quite make sense of it.

I’ll have to ask later when I have time.

“So, what are you planning to buy, Master?”

“Ah. That.”

It’s obvious.

“Just bring me a doll and she will like it.”

The little boy loves dolls here too.

Even during the Snow Festival, I loved that big teddy bear.

So, this time too, just bring me a doll that you might like.

***

Meanwhile, Karssein arrived in Rusmeyer and was looking at the market.

Harnier is staring blankly into space again in the room.

Marquis Theresia is keeping an eye on her, so she cannot move carelessly.

During that time, Harnier had to play the role of an incompetent lord.

I sat quietly and took a quick look at the reactions of the residents. Then, when surveillance eyes came on, I had to fool their eyes by pretending to be in a hurry or not knowing.

After repeating this a few times, the boring time will pass and you will have to show yourself using the method that Karssein taught you.

This time will inevitably be dull and boring.

However, Harnier’s mind was filled with the events of that day.

While trying to put Karcein to sleep on my lap, I ended up falling asleep.

When Carcein saw her like that, she moved her to the bed.

When I woke up briefly, I found myself hugging him with an arm pillow.

And then, I don’t know why, but I felt regretful…

“Aaaa…! Why, why did you do that? Why on earth…!”

Harnier covers his flushed face with both hands at the incomprehensible actions he committed in the past.

It’s okay to feel regretful when you see a ring that you will have to take off someday. Because I don’t want to miss out on a talented person named Karssein. But then, to go back into his arms?

This isn’t just embarrassing.

My fever rose so much that I was embarrassed to even think about it.

It’s a shame that he didn’t wake up first and see what he was doing. If Karssein woke up and saw what he was doing…

“Aaaaagh…!”

A scream comes out of nowhere.

“Ugh… Why can’t I forget this?”

Time passes quickly.

As a result, the memories were quickly forgotten from my mind. The terrible times I experienced at Marquis were now a distant memory.

Why is that memory so stuck in my head that I can’t leave it?

“Ha.”

Harnier sighs, “What has already happened cannot be undone.”

She thinks as she tries to hide her red face.

I was wondering, “How come I’m thinking like this?”

Obviously, at first it was just a contract.

A very simple relationship that serves a mutual purpose.

The relationship between him and me was so thin and thin that it could not even be called a relationship.

However, before I knew it, I was thinking about Karssein like this. No… maybe I was thinking about Karssein every day.

When I get bored like now, I think of him even more.

I wonder if I’m not eating properly again.

Am I overdoing it and staying up all night?

Are you getting enough rest?

I need to check, I said.

and…

What are you doing now?

Suddenly I became curious.

“I still have to take care of that. How can there be no way?”

As I was muttering that, Mina opened the door and came in.

“Ugh. miss. Why do you keep screaming?”

“Mina, Mina? Did you hear that far?”

“Of course. You’re screaming with an incredible amount of voice. At first, you hurriedly came looking for me because I thought an assassin had appeared.”

“…”

“Tell me why. There must be a reason. Miss.”

Cold sweat broke out.

How do you explain that?

no. I can’t explain it. Don’t explain!

“Oh, it’s nothing. Just…”

“Just?”

“It’s because it’s so painful to be like this! I’m your fiancée, but I’m so dependent on you… I don’t feel at ease… It’s a bit difficult to get to the car… Also…”

An excuse, not an excuse.

It was a strange answer, but Harnier did not find this strange at all.

This should be enough.

Anyway, since they said it this way, I don’t think there will be any suspicion.

They are trying to pass it off like that.

Actually, I didn’t know that every time Karssein’s story came up, I was startled or that suddenly raising my voice like this was viewed with suspicion.

When you see something like that, you’re bound to sigh.

‘You too, young lady. If it’s because of Master Karssein, it’s better to be honest and accept your feelings. Rather than making trivial excuses, it’s enough to just say that I want to visit Master Karssein.’

These days, it’s not bad for women to be proactive, but it can’t be helped.

‘Ugh. What should I do? This is your first relationship too.’

Mina has no choice but to try to help the shy girl.

“I understand it’s a little sore. You should check the invitation, right?”

“Invitation?”

“Yes. Because it came from the Duke of Bagland.”

Harnier cleared his throat as if he was sure he wasn’t caught and accepted the invitation.

And his expression suddenly brightens.

“Lady Flora’s birthday… Then…”

Harnier’s rapidly rotating brain.

If it is related to the youngest child’s birthday, it can be seen as a large-scale event for the Bagland Duke family.

Then naturally.

“It’s your younger brother’s birthday… So, Karsein will also attend, right?”

I ask.

Will he come?

While twisting a strand of his own hair.

‘So you’ve naturally let go of your title before you know it? Confucius, he said Confucius.’

Only then was Mina able to smile.

“Of course.”

Harnier rarely smiled.

I’ve always thought she was a beautiful person, but seeing her blushing and smiling uncontrollably like that was even more beautiful.

“Are you getting enough rest? Are you not eating meals on time or skipping them? Are you getting enough sleep? You need to check everything. Got it?”

“Of course.”

I did something today too.

Thinking like that, Mina wipes the beads of sweat from her forehead.

***

▶Arrived at Flora’s party!◀

▶From now on, choices will be made and the attention of the nobles will be displayed.◀

▶The higher the attention of nobles, the more commotion they cause at the birthday party. Be careful! If 100% is reached, the player may be faced with an unexpected choice!◀

[Current attention: 50%]

Is it finally starting?

This episode gives the figure of attention and determines whether or not one makes a fuss.

Since Karssein’s every action changes from time to time and there are many choices to make, you need to do your best to not affect this birthday party as much as possible.

‘Well, I know the method well.’

First of all, the gift later. Now, greetings come first.

“Welcome. Carcein.”

Isabella smiled brightly and welcomed me.

In addition, the first and second children, who must be seen at the birthday party, were also here.

“Just arrived.”

“You didn’t come here in a hurry, right?”

“No.”

“Okay. Welcome.”

When I greeted her lightly, Isabella smiled happily.

“I’m just saying this since you just arrived, but I heard your grades were really good this time, right?”

“Yes, what.”

If this happens, it is time for the options to appear.

however…

“…”

“…”

Why is it quiet?

Normally, this would be the time to nag.