“Well… actually, it’s difficult. I’m not a doctor, but a maid, so it’s difficult for me to give you advice on this matter.”
After thinking about it for a while, that’s what Bell finally said.
Conversations with Belle always ended like this.
“Well, you know. I’m not saying this because I’m specifically looking for an answer.”
“That’s right. You just need someone to talk to.”
“yes.”
“Another thing I listen to is experts.”
As she said that, Belle proudly puffed out her chest.
That is correct. Just hearing Belle listen like this made me feel frustrated.
I patted his shoulder with gratitude.
“Well, Bell is a very knowledgeable expert in matters related to me.”
“sure.”
After saying that, Belle narrowed her left eye, winked, and continued.
“I’m also an expert in dating advice.”
what? This is ridiculous.
‘How many times have I felt excited because of you… … .’
When I looked at Belle with eyes full of embarrassment, the look of injustice returned.
I gave up trying to uncover the past and sighed.
First of all, I didn’t want to recall that shameful past, and when I thought about it carefully, Belle wasn’t entirely wrong.
In the end, as Belle said, it was true that Klaus liked me.
‘But this is also why I got so confused because I wanted a Ropan-like worldview at first.’
If you think about it, it’s all the thighs’ fault.
“Admit it, girl.”
“what?”
Belle’s voice pulled me out of my thoughts.
“The young lady’s love advice, I was right. His Highness Klaus likes the young lady.”
Is this guy coming in all of a sudden?
“No, what happened all of a sudden….”
“I knew from the beginning. The passion and love in the way His Highness Klaus looks at you!”
Belle clasped her hands and twisted her body in a very dramatic manner.
No, at first he really looked at me like he was looking at some rare species.
Of course, after that… … As Belle said, Klaus liked me, but I was absolutely denying it.
But I was embarrassed to admit it, so I blushed and tapped Belle on the shoulder.
“Pay attention to your own relationship, not my relationship advice, Belle.”
Then Belle raised her head, her eyes sparkling.
“I was going to tell you already. I broke up with Jim, the gardener I met last time.”
Recently, my hobby has been listening to Belle’s love stories.
Just by listening to how turbulent Belle’s love life was, I was able to ride an emotional roller coaster as if I were reading fifty novels.
I also saw Gardener Jim a few times.
He had a handsome face, but he knew very well that he was handsome.
I tried to stop Belle a few times, but she said she should meet a good-looking guy and ended up breaking up with him.
I nodded with a feeling of relief.
“Yes. All the dog had to see was its face.”
“So, I’ve been meeting with the palace servant Mabel since yesterday.”
… … Who is he again?
“There were people like that?”
When I hurriedly asked, Belle smiled meaningfully.
“I understand. All I see in my eyes is His Highness Klaus, but I hope you see Mr. Mabel.”
“Hey, why is this story so crazy?”
“But Mabel is not bad either. The young lady’s standards are too high. Are there two or three people like His Highness Klaus in the world? Since you met His Highness Klaus, you don’t look at the men below you.”
“What are you talking about? I just don’t know who Mabel is!”
“That can’t be right.”
Belle shook her head firmly at my protest.
“Mr. Mabel was the most capable of His Majesty Klaus’ servants, and he often passed by the young lady.”
“……Uh, is that so?”
Well, when I was with Klaus, I think I saw him handling his servants in an unusually natural way, as if he was handling his own hands and feet… … .
No, how was I supposed to know that the Sioux’s name was Mabel?
“Of course. Otherwise, how would I have met Mr. Mabel?”
Belle nodded emphatically, and I was at a loss for words.
okay. Bell is right. I wasn’t too interested in my surroundings.
‘I was busy looking at Klaus’ face… … .’
… … I would like to see our handsome Highness.
“Miss. You were thinking, Your Highness.”
“Huh? No!”
“Hey, your cheeks are red.”
It seemed like my body reacted very quickly to the thought that came to me without my knowledge.
I pressed my heated cheeks and hastily changed the subject.
“So what about that Marvel or Marvel guy?”
“He’s nice to me. But he’s so nice to me that it’s kind of boring.”
Isn’t that giving too much of an evaluation all at once?
While I looked at Belle with a slightly distant expression, Belle expressed her views on love in a sincere voice.
“You need to be able to enjoy a man’s slight push and pull. If you’re just obedient like that, you’re not attractive. Isn’t that right?”
“Is that so?”
“So these days, I’m interested in Mr. James. Of course, I’m only interested to a certain extent. If we’re going to meet, I’m going to make things clear with Mabel before we meet….”
“Who is James again?!”
Belle, what really happened to your love interest?
In front of me, who was embarrassed, Belle smiled confidently.
“The stable keeper!”
I didn’t know whether I should feel fortunate that I didn’t care about status.
At least one thing is certain: Belle is too busy with her own relationship to solve my concerns.
“……I’d like to hear today’s story here.”
“Why? I still have a story you’ll like!”
Belle grabbed me with sorrow, but as expected, I won’t be able to hear it anymore today.
Belle’s love story is interesting, but it feels like eating junk food.
‘If I eat too much, I get sick.’
“Do more next time.”
“You always cut off right before the fun part.”
Belle grumbled and pursed her lips.
‘How much more fun is it going to get here…? … ?’
Feeling dizzy, I bowed appropriately to Bell and left.
The next place I visited was the training ground where Mewin and Hertha were in the midst of clashing swords.
Every time the trainees rolled around on the wide dirt floor, heat rose along with the dust.
As I entered the sweat-smelling gymnasium, I was reminded of the times when I trained there in the past.
Among the captured soldiers undergoing training, I looked for the shadows of Maewin and Hertha.
“Lady Maewyn!”
Maewin, who was cleaning his sword, raised his head at my shout.
Merwyn, who received the title of Duke of Brudel, decided to use both the castles of Merwyn and Brudel.
So, there is a situation where some people call her Peria, some call her Duke Bruedel, and some call her Lady Merwyn.
Well, shouldn’t all you have to do is understand?
“Lady Sebes.”
Mawin stood up with his characteristic shy smile and bowed to me.
I greeted him face to face and tried to count the last time I saw Maewin.
After becoming the Duke of the North, she couldn’t visit the capital as often as she used to, but she still enjoyed coming to the capital as if it were a vacation once she finished all her fiefdom work.
Today was that vacation day.
“It’s been a while. How have you been?”
“Yes. I’ve been busy inspecting the northern part of the country lately.”
“Is everything okay in the North? Public sentiment and such.”
“I’m just grateful that everyone accepted me.”
Mewin, who smiled shyly while saying that, seemed to still have the innocence of his youthful days.
However, her physique was much sturdier than before and the calluses on her fingertips showed that her life had changed significantly from the past.
I didn’t raise it, so what is this bitter feeling?
I took my gaze away from Merwin’s split fingertips and turned to talk.
“Is your health okay? It’s cold in the North.”
“Of course. Now that I’m the Duke of the North, I have to get used to the cold.”
“Doesn’t that mean it’s cold after all?”
“Oh, is that so? I got caught.”
I’m still a person who can’t lie.
Mawyn smiled and her cheeks blushed. The red cheeks made her look like an adorable chick.
“I can’t help but feel cold. Still, I’m more used to it than before.”
“But I heard a rumor. The new Duke of the North is running a firewood support project and the Northern Territory residents are very grateful.”
“Since winter in the north is so harsh, I thought it was natural to do that.”
Unlike before, a mature majesty could be felt from the corners of Maewin’s eyes as he spoke like that.
Unlike when she treated me as Lady Merwin, Peria Merwin as Duke Bruedel had strength and conviction.
Although he spoke quietly and even seemed somewhat shy, there was probably no one in this empire who could control Duke Peria Merwin as he pleased.
The yellow color that symbolized her was not visible in her dress, but in the gold decoration of the sword sheath she wore.
Mawyn has changed, but she has not changed.
This must have been one of the many appearances she had.
As I looked at Maewin with that thought in mind, the words I had been keeping in my heart came out.
“Lady Maewyn, you are truly wonderful.”
“That’s what I’m going to say….”
“I’m serious.”
He spoke strongly and held Maewin’s hand. Maewin’s cheeks blushed again.
It’s really surprising how shy I get every time I hear a compliment.
Still, I’m proud.
The fact is that our current Grand Duke of the North is not a stern and cold black-haired handsome man, but the young lady in front of us who is embarrassed by even a single compliment and doesn’t know what to do.
“You look truly wonderful, Lady Maewyn.”
“Lady Sebes….”
what. I think it’s cool, but Miss Lee, who looks like she’s almost crying right now, doesn’t seem to think so.
In the end, after much hesitation, Maewin decided to change the topic.
“Anyway, Lady Sebes, are you feeling better? Your thighs….”
Oh, it just so happened to be a topic I wanted to talk about.
