Summer Vacation Q of Hearts (Part 3)

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Even after finishing the cocktail, my irritation wasnt settled. On the contrary, my anger towards the noble daughters was growing larger. Right now I can painfully understand the feelings of the in-game Camille. I want to smack those noble daughters about

Alright! Thats what Ill do!

Im not the nice girl heroine. I dont have the sort of lovely personality thatll have me suck on my thumb from a corner while looking on enviously. Ill go now, and take back my fianc from that ring of girls! Its simple.

Boosted by the vigour of alcohol, I took a powerful step forward, but suddenly, somebody call out to me from behind.

Miss Camille, it seems that the reception is about to start, doesnt it?

I stared at the person who had called out to me.

Dominique.

Thats unexpected. To think he called out to me. Dominique was wearing the black formal dress that he ordered for today. He strongly resembles the character that appeared in childrens books from my old world; Humpty Dumpty.

Shall we chat a little over there?

I glanced at Achille, but it seems hes still in the middle of chatting with the noble daughters. From this, it seems that itll still take some more time huh.

Sure.

I decided to go with Dominique. Ill come back immediately so there probably wont be a problem. He is technically Dborahs brother. Perhaps theres something he wants to say about his sisters wedding reception.

After being brought by him to gazebo away from the garden, I asked him about his business with me. In the distance I can hear the voices of the other guests, chatting with a cocktail in hand.

What was it you wanted to say to me?

While crossing his blubbery arms, sweat running down his skin, Dominique replied.

Miss Camille, just what is good about that illegitimate child?

Huh?

Youre being tricked. That guys using you, its all for your position!

Hahh. [either a sigh, or a non-committal I see.]

Whats he feeling indignant about? His face suddenly turned red.

That man has no interest in anything but the position of Marquis. I cant stand by and watch as you become a sacrifice to that kind of cold man!

Ummmmm

Hes talking about Achille right?

It still isnt too late! You should cancel your engagement with him!

Umm, err

Dominique is serious. Hes seriously worried about me and recommending that I cancel the engagement with Achille.

Since the past, that illegitimate child has been a man that only does things out of self-interest.

Mmn, that I know. Achille has been hugely self-interested since the very moment we met, after all. But right now I also know that that isnt all he is.

If its about about cancelling our engagement, I have no intention of doing so, you know?

Why-?

I know about both Achilles calculativeness and ambition, but he has good points too and, umm, I also dont hate him.

Uwahh! So embarassing! I didnt think the day would come when Id say something like that to Achilles brother. I held my reddened cheeks in my two hands.

However, it seems that Dominique wasnt happy about my response. He was jiggling as he trembled, and his large red face was gradually paling

You surprisingly, have bad eyes, huh Even a marquis daughter like you.

The moment he said this, Dominique strongly grabbed my arm.

-Dominique?

Turning to look at me when I spoke, Dominiques eyes were clouded over. Its those eyes that he occasionally turns on me when I visit Achilles house. With my arm grabbed, I was forcefully held against the wall of the gazebo.

Oww-!

Crap! Because today is Dborahs wedding, my tattoos are gone! Without my automatic defences, right now my physical power is no difference from a normal, weak nobles daughter.

I wont accept it, I wont accept it For that guy to have a higher position than even me. For him to steal away everything away!

While saying his, his hands clamped down on my arms.

Dominique, it hurts. Let go!

Should I use magic and blow Dominique away? But its Dborahs wedding ceremony, so Id like to avoid doing anything that would cause a fuss. Right now Dominique is running wild for some reason, but hes Dborahs real blood brother.

Please stay quiet, Miss Camille; people will come, you know? If they saw this kind of scene, I wonder just what kind of rumours would spread.

Too close! Dominiques face is drawing right before my eyes. I dont know what kind of rumours would spread, but to me its certain that this situation is getting extremely bad.

I wont hand them over to that guy! Not a higher position than me, or you!

Together with his rough breathing, Dominique stuck his body to me. At this rate, I might get shamefully labelled as the evil woman who led on the two brothers of the viscount family! Thatd be troubling!

As expected, even if it gets a little rough, I should use magic now to escape. I immediately made to cycle magic power through my body to use magic but, for some reason I cant do it well.

Mn huhH? ThATS weIRd

I cant pronounce things properly. My legs are feeling unstable Dominique is sneering at me.

Miss Camille, are you already drunk from that cocktail?

That might be. His idea that I cant find my strength because Im drunk is very possible. Something like this happened before too, huhh. I guess I really should have held back from drinking. Even if I reflect on it now, its too late though

Mmn

I suddenly couldnt stand, and collased on the spot. Dominique began to blanket me with his body.

Both the marquis position, and Miss Camille are mine.

While in a daze, my cloudy vision turned to the bottom of Dominiques neck, and I discovered a familiar bruise.

Authors Note: Its unrelated but

Blood Types of Characters

Camille B Achille A Royce AB Tria AB Beatrix A Raiga B Twins A Heroine O