Capitulo 50

Episode 50

Today was the day to finish the interior and interview the people who will work on the top floor.

I soon arrived in front of Niveia’s store, which had been covered with a screen.

When I stepped out of the carriage, I saw a splendid marble building behind me.

I didn’t even want to take a look at it because I knew the store was invaded by the Marquis de Hunt.

It’s been a while, princess.

…

Then, a familiar voice was heard from behind me. I ignored it and walked forward.

But I had forgotten how tenacious my opponent was.

Princess.

Wilhelm, who suddenly appeared in front of me, looked me in the eye.

Seeing his red eyes boiling with hatred and contempt, he calmed down.

I no longer feel anything for him, but I thought he could hate me so much.

Long time no see, Sir Wilhelm.

I think you’ve been doing well. You look brilliant.

It seems Sir Wilhelm was not well. He is haggard in color.

Wilhelm’s face contracted as he tried to pretend it was nothing.

Isn’t it because I was thrown out of the Imperial Knights because of the princess?

Seeing Wilhelm growling in a low, threatening voice, I laughed bitterly.

The reason he was kicked out of the Knights was because he lied during the process of breaking up with me.

Knights had to be upstanding, at least outwardly fair, telling the truth.

Until now, it was rare for the protagonists of the original play to be duly punished for some misdeed.

However, this time it was different, perhaps due to the weakening of their deterrence.

It’s only natural, but seeing them get so angry makes me realize how comfortable they have been living in a world that has existed for them for so long.

I hear you have become the leader of the Silver Dragon Knights. After all, the kindness of the Grand Duke and his wife is what I have heard.

Wilhelm’s face reddened as he smiled softly and made a compliment that he didn’t even mean.

It’s all about you.

I know it’s embarrassing.

It was surprising to see a normal reaction after a long time.

Uh, hmm.

Then I heard a dry cough behind my back.

When I turned around, the interviewer who would observe the exam with me was waiting for me at the entrance.

I bent my knees slightly and greeted Wilhelm.

Aren’t you talking to me?

Then Wilhelm grabbed my wrist. I tried to pull my hand out of his grip, but it was not easy because of the power difference.

Let go of my hand… !

At that moment, someone’s hand suddenly came in and hit Wilhelm’s back.

What the hell are you doing here?

Long hair fluttered like petals.

Both Wilhelm and I were taken aback by the unexpected person, and I stood still.

Raymond.

Wilhelm, who awoke from his astonishment before I did, called out the man’s name.

Did you change to another woman in the meantime? Your feelings for Tatiana are incomprehensible.

Raymond looked at him and twisted the corners of his lips.

Gentleman of Gloucester Is it not helpful to Tati that the commander of the Grand Duke’s knights threatens his former fiancée?

With his provocation, the two began to engage in a childish brawl.

I took the opportunity to leave and headed for the tent.

Getting involved in such a fight will only reduce my reputation.

«By the way, why did Raymond suddenly appear?»

I was following Tatiana’s orders.

He was a man who could die, not just pretending to die if Tatiana ordered him to.

I chose Raymond as the number one male protagonist who is crazy about Tatiana, but somehow the ranking seems to have changed.

«Why is he so obsessed with me?»

I contemplated Wilhelm’s actions once again. I wondered if the bracelet had other characteristics I was unaware of.

For if it didn’t, it could not have been explained to me that I could be immersed in such madness in such a short time.

I moved quickly with both of them clamoring and making loud noises behind me.

People started coming up the street.

* * *

Tatiana bit her lip.

She looked over Daniel’s head.

«Why did the affection go down?»

After the masquerade, Tatiana Decided to change her attitude towards Daniel.

In a more cautious way.

Hey , are you mad at me?

Tatiana muttered with her head bowed.

Daniel squeezed his heart against the sudden growing sadness.

It was strange.

Tatiana was sad about such a small incident, but why was she so cruel to Karina?

Daniel?

Oh, no. It’s not that I’m mad at Tatiana… I just remembered the things I felt sorry for Karina.

Tatiana’s expression hardened at his words.

Daniel began to feel remorse for Karina, which was nothing.

If only he knew the fright Tatiana had received, that Daniel expressed his feelings.

I think we have been too cruel to Karina . Still, we were friends.

Speaking without noticing Tatiana’s cold stare.

Hey, I’ll set up a meeting, so why don’t we talk first?

Why me?

Tatiana abruptly fired without realizing it.

Huh?

At Daniel’s puzzled look, Tatiana came to her senses.

It was because she knew that Daniel’s favoritism would diminish if she acted as recklessly as before.

She deftly touched the stone on the bracelet and opened the selection window.

Since the time spent with them was long, it was easy to make a choice.

It’s a problem again.

After the bracelet broke in an accident, it started not working properly.

Tatiana frowned and shook her head.

Karina hates me. I don’t want her to feel bad about anything.

And she was used to blaming Karina.

The bad thing was her, and she wanted to get along, but she (Tatiana) was just the victim.

With Karina. I think there are a lot of things I should be sad about. Now that I think about it, there were a lot of things I did wrong….

What to feel bad about?

We were engaged for a while.

Daniel felt embarrassed to say this.

Now that he thought about it, he wondered if, like Karina, he lost his lover to someone else.

«No, it wasn’t stolen, but for her happiness…»(Daniel).

As the thoughts deepened, his head ached.

What’s wrong, Daniel?

For Tatiana, Daniel covered his mouth with his hand.

Again.

And just like then, he felt disgusted by Tatiana.

What’s wrong?

Tatiana was puzzled by Daniel’s eyes.

Isn’t he looking at her like she’s disgusting? That unfamiliar look scratched her heart.

Tatiana, not knowing what to do, finally burst into tears.

Why, why are you doing this? Daniel.

She was terrified every time people looked at her like that.

Like Andrew, he was obsessed with the idea that everyone might turn their backs on her.

Tatiana shaking and crying, Daniel’s head went white.

«What have I done now?»

She was so excited.

She felt like she was doing something she shouldn’t have done.

And he walked over to Tatiana , who was sitting on the other side.

Why are you doing this to me, am I so wrong?

I didn’t want to push you away.

He saw Tatiana’s tears, he really couldn’t think of anything.

He felt confused, as if in a dream
.
First, I’ll have a good talk with Karina.

No, don’t talk like that.

Yes?

Repeatedly… You seem to be moving away from me .

Tatiana, who blushed with embarrassment, lightly stroked the bracelet.

Daniel’s gaze touched her wrist for a moment, then fell.

Tatiana said hurriedly, covering the bracelet with her hand.

Well, give me the prey for this hunting competition.

Prey?

Yes.

Daniel was not good at hunting.

Being a typical nobleman, he wasn’t used to using his body.

So, he wasn’t planning to attend this hunting festival.

But in front of Tatiana, who was looking at him with tears in her eyes, he couldn’t say no.

Finally, Daniel sighed and nodded.

Thank you, Daniel – after all, you’re my best friend!

Tatiana chuckled and hugged his neck.

Daniel looked around for the first time. Cold stares were fixed on the two of them.

However, he couldn’t bring her out of the joy. He awkwardly reached up and patted Tatiana’s back.

The sharp eyes of the people gradually softened.

And I looked away from them as if nothing had happened.

Daniel suddenly became frightened.

«Something’s wrong.»

It was clearly a conspicuous act, and deserved a scandal.

But in a moment, people didn’t even pay attention to the two of them as if they didn’t exist.

After this one with Tatiana, Daniel was immersed in thought all the way back to the duke’s residence.

Why did Tatiana feel helpless on such an absurd level?

Suddenly, he remembered the bracelet he was trying to hide.

Karina was also interested in the bracelet.

She was asking him where he got it and who made it.

He thought he bought it in a store, but strangely, his memory of that part is fuzzy.

Somehow it didn’t look like that.

I’ll have to find out for myself.

It looked like something was going on.