Capitulo 112
Episode 112
Marquis Henry introduced himself with a cheeky smile.
Pleased to meet you, Princess, may I sit next to you?
Of course, Marquis.
Unlike Helen, who was a shy person, Marquis Henry had quite a cheeky side.
He sat across from me and deftly ordered tea.
Well, after all, I don’t like the tea I drink here.
If you order tea in a coffee shop, of course it will be like this.
Helen rolled her eyes at her father’s complaints.
I don’t know why you like something bitter like coffee.
Helen scrunched up her face at the sight of Marquis Henry smiling as he drew a bow.
From my point of view, looking from the side, it looked as if a father was making fun of his daughter.
Come to think of it, Marquis Henry also said he knew Aster’s mother.
Empress Dowager, Selena’s men were also prominent figures in the Empire.
Marquis Henry, who pursued his daughter with a friendly smile, was also a swordsman.
Even when he was standing still, the sense of intimidation emanating from his body was extraordinary.
It’s a pity that tea is not to his taste. Next time you come to the duke’s house, we’ll treat you. I just received some nice tea leaves as a gift.
At my words, Marquis Henry smiled broadly.
I think I should have a more valuable story to tell you to invite me to such a precious tea.
Are you talking about railroads?
Yes. Helen told you the story, so I’ll skip the long story. I want to participate in that business, too.
Although it was a large-scale business, Marquis Henry had a light-hearted attitude, as if he was building a cottage in the backyard.
It won’t be easy to make a profit because the business has a strong public nature.
Alas, it doesn’t matter. I just want to participate because the Cassel family is out of luck.
Father!
It was an unusual comment for a marquis.
Somehow, the familiar look made me cough.
That’s what I think too. Soon, His Majesty will officially announce it and gather the business owners.
Hmm, that’s right.
Marquis Henry smiled and seemed to agree.
But that didn’t mean he was happy with his answer.
The fact that the Marquis came to see me in person like this meant that he wanted to get more involved in the business beforehand.
But Marquis Henry first made a special offer, and Helen is my best friend, so I will arrange a separate place for you.
I’m worried that this might be too convenient. I don’t think everyone is jealous because I’m the favorite.
Is that possible? Rather, I was worried that there would be few people involved in the business, but since he came to me first, of course I should thank you.
The marquis smiled brightly as if he was satisfied with my answer.
As if responding to the Marquis’ smile, I smiled too.
Only Helen was sipping coffee with a trembling expression on her face.
* * *
Today’s meeting ends here.
The long and tedious meeting is finally over.
Aster sighed and got up.
The construction of a railroad to escape the Cassel family’s influence was far from over.
Soon, the Cassels joined hands with the Archduke of Gloucester and the nobles.
Even the aristocrats seemed to say that the Cassel family’s control of logistics should be recognized as a condition of giving away profits.
«Damn nobles.»
He had many things, but there was no end to their greed.
They only saw the people as a commodity to be squeezed to the last drop.
It was fortunate that several families who were unhappy with the Cassel family supported him.
If not for that, I didn’t know when this boring meeting would end.
Huh, it’s finally over.
Aster was excited to see Karina after a long time.
Although he was busy, Karina was also busy with work, so it had been a while since they had seen each other.
I hope you are well, Your Majesty.
Soon, I have an appointment with the princess. It’s been a while since I’ve seen her, so I’m looking forward to it.
Seeing Aster like this, Daniel had a strange feeling.
He felt nauseous and his mood dropped.
Duke Malphyrion, what is troubling you?
Daniel was startled by Marquis Henry’s words and dropped the papers he was holding.
Why are you as surprised as a child who has just had something stolen?
The marquis resisted the laughter and handed him the papers scattered on the table.
He had already noticed Daniel’s reaction to the word princess.
It’s a pathetic unrequited love.
Marquis Henry also learned of the affair between Karina, Tatiana and Daniel.
At this time, the breakup of Princess Pioneer just happened, but the first breakup was a riot.
When he heard about the incident through gossip, he thought Daniel was acting unscrupulously.
How disgusting it was to see the woman he loved and the woman he had been dating in the past insult her and stay behind.
«But now he’s in love?»
If the Pioneer Princess whom he had recently met knew this, wouldn’t she recoil?
Marquis Henry was barely holding back laughter.
From the looks of it, Daniel still didn’t seem to understand his own heart.
The marquis turned and looked at Aster and bowed his head.
Then we shall return, your majesty.
Then he dragged Daniel away.
Daniel, who was dragged without a proper greeting, could not hide his discomfort.
You are still young.
Am I?
Marqué Henry was briefly confused, as was he.
He knew a guy like Daniel well.
If he didn’t look deep into his heart, he would remember the past trembling to the end.
Without confessing, he would just go round and round and shriek on behalf of a friend.
There was a woman who was once his sunshine, who faced catastrophe because of such a man.
The Duke must be in trouble.
He is?
The woman you like is, after all, His Majesty’s mistress.
Wow, what are you talking about?
Seeing Daniel’s anger, Marquis Henry laughed silently.
Daniel clenched his fists as if laughing at himself.
Didn’t he? I was curious and didn’t know what to do, so I helped.
It’s not like that. I’m just a friend…
Daniel kept his mouth shut.
At the last meeting, he thought that maybe Karina would never see him again.
Unlike before, there was neither hatred nor affection in the eyes that looked at him.
It’s like seeing someone you don’t know.
That day he thought his heart stopped.
Looking at Karina’s back as she ran away from him, the words that he didn’t even have the right to hold on to her moved him.
Hi, I’m Karina…
Yes, yes, let’s be friends.
Leaving Daniel reeling, Marquis Henry left.
If Helen had been by his side, they would have called him a freak, but now she wasn’t there.
Besides, this obviously wasn’t the case.
If it’s for princess, he might like her.
This way, Daniel won’t be able to hang out with the innocent Karina.
Because once he gets the feeling, he can’t put it back.
* * *
I had an afternoon appointment with Aster.
Since yesterday’s meeting related to the railroad construction ended safely, there was a lot to talk about.
I finished work in the morning and headed to Berry’s Street for a while.
As I stood in the carriage and looked at the papers, I felt the manna in the air fluctuate.
Fio, who was lying next to me, jumped up.
Soon after, a shiver hit.
A thin summer dress was as good as nothing.
What is this…
And the world stopped.
It couldn’t be Raymond.
Because I was getting over the pain of a broken heart in a luxurious prison.
When I turned around, I saw that even Fio had hardened.
She was ready to use magic at any moment.
Suddenly, the door opened.
I immediately used magic.
The shadow that entered the carriage raised a hand and simply hit the magic.
If you use something so dangerous recklessly, there might be damage.
I hardened my face at the voice I hadn’t heard in a long time.
Duke, what is this?
I had no choice but to look at it. Because the emperor is very demanding.
She shrugged her shoulders as if nothing special would happen and sat down on the other side.
How have you been?
It was unfortunate to act as if you were close friends.
I tried to run away, but I couldn’t lift a finger.
I tied you up for a while in case you could escape. I hope you understand.
It was frightening to have him say that and see him smile mischievously.
The look that he had a screw loose was not the Andrew I had known for a long time.
What do you want?
I told you back then, Karin.
A chill was felt on his face, approaching right in front of me.
A hazy black light rose like a haze in the purple eyes and then disappeared.
My body trembled with instinctive rejection.
I want you.