“For the first month or so, we all thought that this cold wasn’t going to go away. But as soon as the first month hit, my fever suddenly soared, and it was like that….”
“……Oh my goodness.”
“Of course, maybe not. But I’m worried….”
If you say that much, I’m starting to get worried… … .
Oh, no way. Still, I have to die.
“Isn’t it already a lot different than before because I didn’t summon the demons?”
“If you say so, but…”
“It’s useless to worry, little brother.”
He hit Lariat on the shoulder and stopped her from talking.
What I’m saying is that I have a very special skill that can shut Lariat’s mouth.
“Rather than that, are you going to the festival with His Highness Rudyard?”
“Huh? Huh?”
“His Majesty Moody sent you a dress to wear, right? Oh, I’m jealous of you, my little sister.”
“Ah, ah, no!”
Lariette’s face turned bright red.
Anyway, I’m not normally this shy, but whenever the topic of Rudyard comes up, I’m so embarrassed that I try to die.
It’s youth, it’s youth. If this were a roman, you would be the main characters, that’s right.
“Why are you so embarrassed? My sister saw it all from the side.”
“What do you see?”
“While His Highness Klaus sent me work clothes… you received a dress with a sunbeam motif…”
“evil!”
Lariette foamed at the mouth in pain as she remembered that Rudyatt was talking about motifs with a shiny face.
Well, wouldn’t you have been happy when you received it?
The original world is give and take.
“Sister, get out!”
“Why, tell me more about it. Are you going together starting today? Are you staying together for the entire three days of the festival?”
“Ah, why is this happening all of a sudden!”
“How interesting it is to hear other people’s love stories.”
“If you keep doing this, I won’t leave you alone!”
“What if I don’t leave you alone? Are you going to report me for conspiring with the God of Love this time?”
“Oh really!”
Lariette, who was running around holding a feather pillow, laughed.
okay. It’s so peaceful, so what’s so bad about having a little cough?
As of today, the time I spent at the salon has come to an end.
Because it was the last salon, people were gathered together and chatting without folding silk flowers for today.
But I couldn’t really concentrate on this casual chat, and the reason was simple.
“……Hitch.”
Every time I coughed, I was concerned about what Lariette said.
If it’s really an infectious disease, I could spread the disease to other people.
Although I purposely sat far away from the crowds and covered my mouth with a cloth, I still couldn’t stop feeling worried.
“……eww…….”
I didn’t want to worry about it this much.
While I was deep in thought, touching my forehead, I heard a small scream coming from the other side.
ah. Klaus is coming.
“Young lady, are you feeling unwell?”
“Ah, Your Highness….”
When everyone is around, Klaus acts very friendly like this.
“Your complexion is pale. Wouldn’t it be a good idea to go out for a moment and catch your breath?”
“Ah… I guess so.”
“I’ll escort you. Hold my hand.”
Klaus smiled softly and held out his hand to me.
It just means that we should go out because we have something to talk about, but people around us probably won’t think that way.
‘what… … . It’s also a situation that was intended to be viewed that way.’
I raised my hand, not thinking it was a big deal, but Klaus gently pulled me closer and whispered.
“…I wonder if you’ve dried up already. I’m worried.”
“……and.”
A half-frowning eyebrow, eyes shaking as if worried, and a tone of voice that seems to be a mixture of anger and sadness!
Everything is such a perfect combination! You almost fooled me too!
However, the moment I lost my mind and said, “Wow,” Klaus gently pressed my palm hard, and I quickly got it together.
“Ah… something has been bothering me lately… I didn’t know you would notice.”
“How could you not notice the lady’s business?”
“You don’t have to worry about it….”
As I was leaving, I heard the girls behind me whispering under their breath.
It’s really cool, I’m so jealous, how does it feel… … .
‘I feel like I’m being criticized every day for not being able to act.’
I followed Klaus to a quiet place and talked to him. The cough kept coming out as if it was bothering me.
“……Your Highness, Kolok, I’ve been thinking about it.”
“huh.”
“I’m not good at acting.”
“That’s right. I missed the dialogue just now.”
Could you please stop talking as if there was a script?
I suggested, suppressing the rising anger.
“Then, how about we stop this act now? It seems like everyone already believes that Your Highness loves me very much.”
“That’s not allowed.”
“Why? Don’t you feel any pain when I make a fuss like this?”
“I’m doing it because it’s fun.”
This damn prince… … .
I glared at Klaus. Even if I glared at him like this, it was obvious that Klaus would just laugh and move on.
But something was different today. Klaus’s brow furrowed once again when he saw my face.
“There’s a problem.”
“Ah, look at this body’s perfect performance one more time?”
I laughed when I saw the frowning of the beautiful eyebrows, but Klaus did not relax his expression.
Why, why are you like this? I really think I did something wrong.
While I was confused by the awkward silence, Klaus grabbed my arm.
“Young lady, since when have you been feeling unwell?”
“I wasn’t feeling well?”
“You’re coughing right now.”
“This one?”
Is it just a little snoring? Why do you keep doing this?
“Lariette also said something ominous earlier. Your Highness also said the same thing?”
“I heard that Lariette Seves also regressed. If so, she would have known about the symptoms.”
No, both of you returners, don’t say such ominous things!
When trying to connect Rudiot and Lariette, Klaus said he heard from Lariette about her return.
I never thought it would be used in such an ominous way.
In front of me, who rolled his eyes in embarrassment, Klaus put his chin on his forehead with an even more rigid expression.
“……It was my mistake. I thought I should only protect the young lady from people.”
“No… is it that serious of a disease?”
“A terrible plague swept through the empire. The symptoms were….”
“It’s okay, it’s okay. You said it was violet disease? I heard about the symptoms from Lariette earlier, so it’s okay.”
Klaus’ red eyes touched me and then fell. The corners of my eyes were blurry and trembling. It felt like I was watching an act from before.
“……did you know?”
“Ask why your voice is shaking like that. Like it’s real.”
“It’s not acting.”
“It’s not even confirmed yet. And once confirmed, you can take medicine.”
As I was talking up to that point, I suddenly realized something.
If this is the case, there is a high possibility that this is an incurable disease.
“Then can I get better?”
At my question, Klaus narrowed his eyes slightly and smiled.
“Of course you can get better if you get treatment.”
However, seeing that expression for a split second means that you cannot believe the statement at face value.
As expected, it is an incurable disease. That’s right, that’s right.
“Isn’t there a cure now?”
“Young lady.”
“Your Highness, you’re not good at acting either.”
Klaus’ cheek stiffened at my point. Klaus looked the most troubled I’ve ever seen him.
And I… … Honestly, it doesn’t feel realistic.
It’s a very problematic plague, but right now I’m just coughing, and it’s hard to say that this body is entirely mine in the first place, and I’ve already experienced death once… … .
“Well, it’s okay.”
“Young lady.”
“More than that, it’s the flower festival soon. You didn’t forget that you agreed to dance at the ball with me, right?”
“…Are you okay?”
After being silent for a while, Klaus asked very cautiously.
And I really had no particular idea.
Although I’ve been living as Elena for over a month, I still felt that Elena Sebes’s life was somewhat distant from being completely my life.
‘What should I say… … .’
I still wasn’t used to feeling like I was possessing Elena’s body. No, actually, this life itself.
Because there was no sense of reality, the fear of death was not that strong.
“are you okay.”
“……Let’s find a way, young lady.”
“That’s right. We need to find a way, but the first thing to do is enjoy the festival.”
Well, I think I’ll die in about a month, but that hasn’t happened to me yet, so I’m not sure.
“……okay.”
Once again, Klaus looked at me for a long time and sighed. It seemed like there was even a bit of pity in his eyes.
… … I think this has somehow become a cliché of an illusion.
The female protagonist doesn’t really feel the fear of death, but the male protagonist feels sorry for her because he thinks things like, “The female protagonist has such a great fear of death that she passed away,” or “Maybe she has a premonition of death, so she just wants to enjoy the festival.” !
“majesty.”
“Okay. Feel free to say it.”
“I’m really fine.”
“Yes. I understand the lady’s feelings.”
Look at this strangely gentle tone! I really think it was a misunderstanding, right?
“No, it’s really okay.”
“Young lady.”
“I told you from the beginning. I already died once and came here, right? This isn’t my first time dying. So…”
“I will do my best so you don’t have to experience fear twice.”
“No, please listen to me.”
“And we will do our best to ensure that the Lady is fully satisfied with the festival.”
“no no…….”
“Then, Lady, will you give me all three days of the festival?”
Hey, I’m trying to rescue you from the swamp of illusion, but you’re being so uncooperative?
Klaus, who listened closely to my words, looked at me with unprecedented kindness despite my embarrassment.
‘… … okay. ‘As it happens, it happens.’
It’s better than always looking at something strange like this with the same expression.
“Okay. Let’s go together.”
I held Klaus’ hand. A warm feeling was conveyed.
Klaus’ passionate hand held my hand tightly.
“I will make every effort to cure the daughter’s illness.”
A heavy voice rang in my ears.
