“I looked into a folk remedy that was floating around in the western region. It’s an emergency treatment method used when you feel that a certain area doesn’t belong to you. It’s a little different from the problem your daughter is experiencing, but I thought it might still be worth a try.”
“Rinoa….”
It was the most nutritious answer among the people I met today.
I was so moved that I unfolded the parchment with tears in my eyes.
After boiling out the frog’s hind legs, strain the remaining material through a sieve and add two salamander eyes… … .
… … Hmm, it’s a menu that definitely seems to have nutritional value.
I stared at the unappetizing recipe with cold eyes and quietly folded the parchment.
We had already confirmed the existence of ghosts, seen devils and angels, and even experienced possession, so it wouldn’t be particularly strange if there were witches in this world.
But don’t offer up a recipe that witches would use to make a curse potion as a cure for my illness.
“I’ll try, but actually, I’ve tried something similar once.”
“Oh yeah?”
When I roundly refused, Rinoa slumped her shoulders.
It seems that I had high expectations for the curse potion that this witch could make.
Rinoa, it certainly seemed like she wouldn’t believe in superstitions.
Was he originally like this, or did the security guard make him like this? … .
Rinoa nodded in a slightly lethargic voice.
“Well, since this is a very famous first aid method, you must have tried it. Did His Highness Klaus tell you about it?”
… … This witch’s potion is a famous first aid method?
“Yes, yes. Well, something like that.”
“That’s right. Actually, there were some secret recipes that were passed down, but I couldn’t recommend them to you.”
‘Is there a secret more terrible than this?’
I didn’t want to know either.
I smiled awkwardly and waved my hand away before saying I would find out more.
“Thank you for finding this information for me, Rinoa.”
“No, it wasn’t of much help. I’ve been asking here and there to get information, but it’s not easy.”
“I’m grateful for that kind of sentiment.”
The gratitude was sincere.
Isn’t Rinoa Sisena doing her best to help me?
Just as she had the courage to expose what Duke Cisena had done, Rinoa was courageously walking down the path of pursuing her own justice.
Feeling sorry and grateful to her, I changed the subject.
“So, have you thought about a new castle?”
Due to Duke Sisena’s treasonous actions, Sisena was exterminated, and his daughter Rinoa was demoted to a commoner.
However, Klaus has recently been pushing for a new title to Rinoa for her contribution to the Western Guard in the war.
Rinoa said there was no need for it, but I was also doing my best to persuade the nobles to give Rinoa a title.
Because she deserves to be treated like that.
“Hey, it might not work out.”
Rinoa waved her hand and smiled gracefully. I spoke forcefully to Rinoa.
“It will definitely happen. I will make it happen.”
“I am reassured, Lady Sebes.”
“I got a lot of help from Rinoa. So, think about a new castle.”
New alcohol must be put in a new bag.
Sisena, who committed treason, will not be able to use the surname again.
Instead, Klaus and I expressed our opinion that it would be good for Rinoa to have a new last name and be given a title with that last name.
I thought that the high nobles would be persuaded someday, so Rinoa would just have to forget about the Sisena family and prepare to create a new family that would enforce her justice.
“That’s right. How about getting a castle recommendation from the Western Guard?”
“That’s not possible.”
It was Kaldap.
Before I could react, Rinoa frowned and spoke.
“The Western Guard are all as hard-headed as stone and can’t understand what’s being said.”
“……yes.”
The loving eyes and harsh tone matched surprisingly well.
I laughed and scratched my cheek.
Who would have thought that Rinoa Cicéna, once the most elegant rose of society, would end up like this?
Still, Rinoa’s eyes were clearer than when we met at the salon, and her voice was clear and sonorous.
Have you found happiness in your own way?
“It looks like the Western Guard is doing well.”
“What good can they do for you, Lady Sebes? You saw it yourself.”
“Is that so?”
Rinoa smiled for the first time as I stuttered.
“Well, I feel at ease, though. When I was in society, I was so tired of reading people’s minds and calculating what they wanted.”
“Oh, I’m tired.”
“At that time, I always lived as if I was being chased by something. The only thought I had was to become the best…”
Rinoa’s smiling face as she said that looked more comfortable than ever.
When I looked blankly at Rinoa’s face, she hastily adjusted her expression.
It seemed like he still didn’t want to be seen as relaxed.
With a neat face, Rinoa spoke kindly again.
“So, I was thinking about it. How about you stop thinking about your thighs at all?”
“……You don’t think?”
“I think I can see people’s hearts better since I gave up the compulsion to read them.”
The kind voice that said those words seemed to caress me like a sister.
“Maybe because I repeatedly thought that I shouldn’t be afraid of my thighs, it actually became more of a burden.”
“I guess that’s what I heard….”
“Well, what if I can’t touch your thighs?”
Rinoa, who had said that far, frowned and muttered softly.
“Now that I think about it, I think His Highness Klaus would care, but…”
… … Let’s not ask why. Because I don’t think there’s anything good to be asked.
I tried my best to pretend not to hear Rinoa’s meaningful words.
“Thank you, Lady Rinoa. For always caring so kindly.”
“What is there to be thankful for?”
Fortunately, Rinoa also responded to my thanks instead of asking more questions.
It was a friendly voice.
“You saved my life, so all I can do is express my gratitude. If I say thank you, my position will be in trouble.”
“You know I still sound like a socialite when I say things like this, right?”
“is that so?”
Rinoa’s tilt of her head showed the same elegance as before.
But soon Rinoa smiled coolly, roughly ruffling the back of her hair with her hand.
“But I consider myself fully a member of the guard now.”
okay. Well, that’s not bad either.
You can’t erase the past, but it’s possible to build a new future on top of the past.
Rinoa’s new life, built on the past called Rinoa Sisena, will move in the direction she wants.
It’s already progressing that way.
I nodded and smiled at Rinoa.
“I don’t know if I took up too much of Young-e’s time. We had so much fun talking that I didn’t even notice the time passing.”
“That’s what I have to say, Lady Rinoa.”
Rinoa, who had been looking at my answer, widened her eyes as if remembering something.
“Oh, by the way. Come to think of it, Sir Hamel also came with us.”
“Oh, Hamel? Hasn’t it been a while since you came to the capital?”
“He said he had something to report.”
“I see. Where are you now?”
Instead of answering right away, Rinoa muttered and avoided talking.
I narrowed my eyes and looked at Rinoa.
There was only one reason why the always confident Rinoa had this facial expression.
therefore… … .
“Are you saying you don’t want to tell me because you care about His Highness Klaus?”
“You don’t like it very much.”
I knew it.
“I’ll take responsibility, so please tell me quickly. It’s been a while since I last saw you.”
Rinoa tended to care too much about my relationship with Klaus.
Of course, it seems like Klaus still feels jealous of Hamel… … .
Still, it’s okay to come and see the face of your childhood friend, right?
At my firm words, Rinoa let out a long sigh and nodded.
“It’s in the living room. I’ll assume you’re leaving just to see the face.”
“I want to have more to do.”
I smiled brightly and nodded.
“His Highness Klaus, the Supreme Star of the Imperial Family, it’s been a while since I’ve greeted you.”
Rinoa bowed her head as expected.
The handsome man with black hair standing in front of him raised the corner of his mouth and shrugged his shoulders.
Sunlight pouring in from the large window illuminated the profile of the man a few steps in front of him, casting a deep shadow.
The side that was exposed to sunlight was as beautiful as an ornate craft, but the side that was in shadow was darker and colder than anything else.
The gaze of a man with both splendor and darkness turned to Rinoa.
His eyes were indifferent, as if he had no interest in seeing a beautiful woman who caused a stir in the social world.
“Isn’t it time to stop saying goodbye like this?”
“How could I do that to Your Highness?”
“Well, okay. It’s better than pretending to be unnecessarily friendly.”
Saying that, Klaus slowly walked to the window.
Before Rinoa could open her mouth, Klaus spoke slowly.
“You came because of Elena, right?”
The moment he said that name, the smile on Klaus’s lips was shining as brightly as the light pouring outside the window.
The light shining straight ahead drove away all the darkness on Klaus’ face.
The bright light pouring in from outside the window colored Klaus, and it seemed as if he would be consumed by the light at any moment.
Rinoa, overwhelmed by the sight, opened her mouth a beat later.
“that is…….”
“It’s okay. I know everything.”
The man said that and raised the corners of his mouth.
In that smile, something like the composure of a winner could be seen.
“I’m watching with great interest how long they will avoid me.”
As I slowly turned my head and turned my back to the window, a dark shadow fell on Klaus’ face.
Rinoa spoke without realizing it, her tone sharp as a knife.
“Well, why would you say such a scary thing…”
“Why? It’s fun.”
With a windy laugh, Klaus twisted the corner of his mouth.
This person must be crazy about Elena Seves.
Rinoa trembled slightly at that really interesting tone.
