episode_0562

After roughly checking the news of my friends at the academy through the newspaper, I spent the remaining morning reading the economics textbooks that Dietmeyer recommended.

These days, there are many times when I have some free time in my day like this. When I first started learning the basic etiquette of a duchess, my body and every word I spoke were all targets of criticism, but recently, I have been able to show at least the basic appearance of a noble lady.

Because of that, Mezlen’s liberal arts lectures often ended earlier than usual, so I had an hour or two of free time every day.

It was quite helpful that Lizzie stayed at the mansion for a few days due to a contract issue with Auguste Trading Company and taught me various ‘noblewoman terms’.

-dripping.

“Can I come in with Release and Iris?”

“Yeah, it’s okay.”

-Squeak.

“Mom~!”

“Yes, Iris. Were you playing with Isabel today too?”

Isabel and Iris carefully open the door and enter the master bedroom.

Although she was only two years old, she was still a young child who knew how to find her own room in this spacious mansion.

“Mom, this is it~! Bird, bird~!”

“Oh my, is this really something Iris made?”

“Yeah! But Day Sabel and~! Seiga help me!”

“That’s right. The wings here are moving on their own.”

A paper in the shape of a crane that strangely gives off the energy of a wind spirit.

Although the contract with me has ended, I was able to indirectly confirm that he is still playing well with Iris.

“I did well! I did well~?!”

“Yeah, good job, Iris.”

-Pastel, pat.

“Hehe, hehehe!”

I wonder if she hasn’t forgotten that I’m her mother. She hugs me cutely when I pat her head.

Even though Isabel is almost like a babysitter by her side, kids at this age still love their moms the most.

In a way, watching Iris grow up was the part where I felt the passage of time the fastest. Kids at this age grow so fast that you can see them growing in the blink of an eye.

“Mom! What are you doing~?”

“I was just watching what my friends were doing.”

“Friend? Agunas?”

“Agnes is here too~. There are other older sisters and brothers too~.”

“Agyunas? What does Agyunas do?”

“Agnes is said to be beating up bad monsters and scolding them~.”

“Ttaejji! Ttaejji! ”

Surprisingly, Agnes remembers. Even if we only look at the time we spent together, Lilianariji must have been longer, but Agnes’ name would come out first.

Even though we probably only talked for a few days in the carriage, it seems like it left quite an impression on him since he remembered it like this.

‘Come to think of it, what is the real Agnes doing?’

According to what was written in the newspaper, he was taking a break before entering the 3rd defense line, so he must have returned to his hometown for a while, or else he must be researching new magic at the Red Tower where he decided to return after the warrior party’s journey.

Or maybe since she has some free time after a long time, she might be going on a date with Antonio. The Fifth Prince is currently a fourth-year student at the Academy, so if they were to meet, Agnes would probably have to go and meet him. If she really went to meet Antonio, the prince would be very happy.

‘I don’t think Agnes would do that much though…’

But you never know what will happen to people. It’s possible that the relationship between the two of you has progressed further without me knowing.

As I was thinking of the two people and smiling for no reason, this time, a maid other than Isabel knocked on the door and called my name.

“Lee, Release… .Lee, Release’s guest has visited… .”

“Who are you? I don’t think anyone specifically contacted me to say they were visiting today?”

“That’s right, if I tell you that you’re Lilith’s best friend, you’ll know… .”

“… I think I know who it is. I’ll get ready and come down right away, Katarina. ”

… How long will this competitive structure continue?

However, there was a moment when my heart was slightly excited at the thought of welcoming a friend who was visiting after a long time.

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“It’s been a long time, Agnes. Thank you for coming. How have you been?”

“… What is that? That awkward tone.”

“I’m learning the manners befitting a duchess in order to become Ethan’s wife. As Miss Agnes said, it’s still awkward, like wearing clothes that don’t fit, but I’m still trying my best to be a wife who won’t be embarrassing to Ethan. ”

“… Oh, that. I know that too. I always order it whenever I go to Elizabeth’s house. ”

Agnes, despite being a noble daughter, has a very different way of speaking and personality. Her family would probably want to instill in her at least a minimum level of manners and culture.

Although Lizzy speaks comfortably among her friends, it is because she is cultured enough to be able to choose her attitude towards people she is close to and those she is not close to depending on the situation.

Agnes has always avoided such superficial formalities, so she probably lacks even basic manners like I do.

“The Elizabeth family is also a family that has produced many famous fire magicians. I guess they want the future successor, Agnes, to look a little more elegant.”

“… What do you know? If you’re going to bring in a fire mage as your successor, evaluate him only by looking at his fire magic. It’s annoying. ”

“I agree with that to some extent. In fact, if everyone knew how to show basic courtesy to each other, we would be in harmony without these uncomfortable manners. ”

“… That’s what I mean.”

“But right now, it’s not just necessary for the succession of the Elizabeth family. It’ll also be necessary for your future marriage with Prince Antonio, so wouldn’t it be okay to learn a little bit?”

“Big, sigh… .”

As soon as Antonio’s story came up, he looked blatantly embarrassed.

If it were like before, I would have pretended not to care much. This kind of behavior is also evidence that the relationship between her and the prince is progressing.

“That, that’s not even confirmed yet. If it really happens later, you can learn it then.”

“There is some truth to your thoughts, but I don’t think Prince Antonio will give up on Miss Agnes. If you really care about Miss Agnes, I don’t think it would be a bad idea to learn a little bit.”

“… I don’t know. Something like that.”

They say that no tree will fall if you strike it ten times, but these days they don’t even openly deny it.

It was simply amazing that Antonio’s persistent obsession worked on Agnes. It was also as if he had discovered a new way of attacking Agnes that he had not discovered in the original.

If my goal was to return to South Korea like I did before, I would have tried to attack Agnes in this way in the original world. Well, it’s just a meaningless fantasy now, so I’ll just cheer on the love between the two.

“I often heard news about Ms. Agnes in the newspapers. I heard that when she passed through the first defense line of the Demon Territory, she swept away a thousand demons at once with fire magic. ”

“… It was nothing.”

“And in the second battle of the defense line, you won against that great demon, Infernal, right? You won against a demon that has been alive for hundreds of years with fire magic. I am truly proud to have you as my friend, Agnes.”

“… Yeah, yeah.”

Look at how shy he is. He seems like an iron wall, but he’s actually really weak to compliments.

That’s probably why someone like Antonio can dig so hard. At least he doesn’t skimp on compliments towards Agnes.

Even though we met after a long time, Agnes was still Agnes, and it was me and her who talked about this and that.

The evening had already come and gone after listening to stories like the one about how my hair suddenly grew long, the one about whether Sei and I had properly reconciled, and the one about Agnes’ love life.

… Dietmeyer’s class ended up being completely thrown away. It wasn’t bad, but it was a little difficult to enjoy.

“It’s late at night, so I think you should go to bed before you go, Miss Agnes. I’ve already asked you to prepare your own portion of food, so you don’t have to refuse.”

“Yeah.”

“Please think of this as Miss Agnes’ home and make yourself at home. The Blackwood family has no shortage of space to accommodate a distinguished guest like Miss Agnes. If you wish, you are welcome to spend your entire vacation at our mansion.”

“… Thank you, but I can’t stay long. I’ll probably be there in a day or two. ”

“Oh, do you have something urgent to do?”

“Because I’m busy with many things. I have to go to Blaze Estate, and Elizabeth’s main house, and the Red Tower, the Academy, and the Imperial Palace.”

“Why the Academy… Oh, I asked a pointless question. Of course you should go to the Academy. ”

“… I’m not going to see him specifically. I’m going because I have to run an errand for the warrior.”

“Still, while I’m at it, I’d like to see your face for a bit. I think Prince Antonio would be really happy.”

“… I don’t know. If I happen to see it, I’ll see it, otherwise I won’t. ”

When I was dating, I often felt anxious and embarrassed, but why is it so fun to watch other people dating?

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