Chapter 61 - No Way, Mabel To That

61. No Way, Mabel To That Guy?

I was wondering why he was so angry all of a sudden, but it was because I was having a picnic with Aiden.

I can just go on a picnwic with Daddy later.

It wont be your first.

Dad shut his mouth firmly and avoided my gaze.

Sigh.

Five years of experience as a fathers daughter. Now, I had the ability to relieve this stiffness.

I put my hands on my waist and looked up at my dark daddy.

Is the first that important?

of course.

So if ith not my first, you wont go on a picnic with me?

no, thats not it.

Daddy shook his head in a hurry. It looked like he had been wanting to go on a picnic.

Daddy doethnt want to go on a picnic with me?

Of course thats not it!

Then ith fine!

I came to a clear conclusion. Daddy looked at me as if he didnt understand what I said. I nailed it down before he could conclude something else.

Lets go on a picnic twice!

!

I saw Daddy flinch.

A hit, he fell for it.

I wanted to pass this over safely, but it didnt go that way. Daddy, who was making an unpleasant expression, raised his gaze slightly.

Huh??

His gaze was directed to none other than Aiden.

Why to Aiden so suddenly?

He spoke frighteningly, to the point where it was confusing.

Leave that guy out.

Ung?

Were going without that guy, the picnic.

From the determined and cold voice, I nodded. I didnt even intend to attach Aiden with Daddy anyway. Whenever they meet, they checked each other with their eyes, but only I died, who would get caught in-between them.

Nevertheless, Daddy didnt look satisfied. Daddy looked down at me seriously. I also got serious because I thought it might be something serious.

Keep your promise, Mabel.

What pwomise?

Twice.

We have to go twice.

O-okay.

After hearing my answer so many times, Daddy finally seemed satisfied and left for his office with Gustav, who came to look for him.

I shook my head.

Its difficult raising Daddy

***

Aiden and I removed the rug and quickly dug up the stone while Lissandro and the maids werent looking. Just in case, Aiden picked up the stone.

What do you think it ith?

I feel divine power. Quite a lot.

In that case, is it a holy rewic

Should I find out?

Ung. Thwank you.

Actually, the quickest and most convenient way was to ask the Holy King, but I didnt want to ask the man. I had suffered a big incident due to a holy relic, and I still didnt trust him.

Lets trust the guilds ability once.

For this, it would be better to communicate with people than to ask my animal friends.

It was when I was thinking about such a serious problem. The nanny, who was watching us from a distance, approached us and asked,

Are you enjoying the picnic?

Ung. Ith yummy and fun.

Then, shall I prepare a dessert?

Ung!!

I nodded vigorously with twinkling eyes. I was full because I ate a lot of sandwiches, but it didnt matter.

If its dessert, I can eat it even if my stomach bursts!

And Aiden also liked desserts, so we can share it. However, Aidens face looked stiff for some reason.

Aiden? Are you sick?

no.

If youwe sick, make sure to say so, okay?

Yes.

Fortunately, it didnt seem like he was sick.

After a while, a sweet dessert was placed in front of us. It was a chocolate cake that looked sweet enough to melt on your tongue just by looking at it. As soon as I saw it, I took a bite with a fork, but Aiden spoke with a serious expression instead.

I heard from Casey that Duke Javier is planning something.

Wa ee ah? (What ith it?)

Because there was cake in my mouth, my pronunciation was crushed. It was difficult to understand me, but Aiden seemed to understand just fine.

We couldnt figure out that much. We tried to find out by having guild members infiltrate, but

Oom. Thath right. Ith hard to get in thewe. (Oh. Thats right. Its hard to get in there.)

I nodded, wiping my mouth with the handkerchief Aiden handed me.

I had already asked my animal friends to break into the Dukes mansion several times, but it failed. Just what the hell was in there that its so hard for an insect to enter? There were layers of magic that blocked external intrusions.

The only ones I can trust are my animal friends.

The mansions of other nobles werent so strict. At best, they had private soldiers stationed. On the other hand, the security level at Javiers mansion was comparable to that of the Imperial Palaces.

A man who is like a sneaky necromancer.

If the mansion hadnt had a barrier, I would have already found weaknesses to break the sassy Duke. There must be a lot of weaknesses in the mansion. So, the barrier must have been doubled or tripled. My hand, forking out of anger, stopped.

Oom? Come to thwink of it

It wasnt that there wasnt any way to get into Javiers mansion.

Whats wrong?

What should ah do? How about I go and invwestigate? I cant use horses, dogs, or animals.

Is Your Majesty saying that you will go to the mansion in person?

Ung!

No.

I was amazed because he opposed it so firmly. Of course, I did know Aiden would say that.

why not?

It is dangerous.

Ith okay. Who would do bad things to a guesth they invite? Unless your head ith empty.

Guest?

Aiden tilted his head slightly as if he was pondering. I guess he thought I meant I would infiltrate. I nodded with a smile.

Ung. I have a twump card.

***

A trump card. It was the invitation to the tea party that Emily sent me.

When I got back to the bedroom, I called Oscar, who came to see me, and wrote a reply. Oscar, who sat me on his lap, wrote as I spoke. Of course, I can write it alone, but considering the eyes around me, it was natural to use Oscar.

I have to pretend to learn letters sooner or later.

Now that I was old enough to learn many things, Daddy would allow me to. While thinking of something else for a moment, Oscar looked down at me.

Mabel?

U-ung!

What should I write next?

Thank you for invwiting me. Im looking forward to the tea party.

Okay. Its all written.

I looked at the reply Oscar wrote. I thought about it every time, but Oscars handwriting wasnt like a childs.

Did you practice after eating?

(T/N: She asking if he started to write after he first ate as a baby.)

Oscars head tilted as I looked at his handwriting.

What is it?

If I send it like thith, I dont know if Im the one sending it or not

Since it was a clear reply, the sender had to show its authentication with a seal.

Well, thats true. Hm. Then, Mabel, do you want to sign it yourself?

Me?

The unexpected offer surprised me.

Dont worry, Mabel. Ill help you.

Oscar held the quill in my hand. I grabbed the quill in a hurry and died in a cold sweat.

What do I do to look clumsy?

I panicked because I grabbed the quill skillfully without knowing it. Oscar, who was watching me, put his hand over my hand.

Here, its like this. Mabel Gardenia, Ermano.

My hand prematurely drew a line as Oscars hand moved. Perhaps because Oscar helped me, it was written much more clearly than my usual font.

This hurts my pride somehow

As I was disassembling with the other fist clenched, Oscar skillfully folded and sealed the letter.

But why did you decide to go suddenly?

Ung, I want to gwet close with Emily

I dont think thats. exactly a good idea.

Ung?

In response to Oscars somewhat unpleasant reaction, I turned and looked at his face. As soon as Oscar, who had a shaky expression, made eye contact with me, he smiled lightly.

No, its nothing. Go and have fun.

Ung.

should I go with you?

Oscars proposal conflicted me very briefly. If I was simply invited to a tea party to go play, I would definitely go with Oscar, but this visit had a purpose.

Ill be secretly picking the Duchy, but itll be uncomfortable to act with Oscar.

At first glance, expectation seemed to pass in Oscars eyes that was looking at me. As I thought, it seemed that he wants to go because Enrique is in Javiers mansion. I felt bad, but there was nothing I could do.

No. Ith okay. I can gwo with Aiden.

The smile in Oscars face faded.

That guy

Guy?

Its nothing

I patted Oscar on the shoulder, who seemed to have no energy.

Did you want to see Enrique that much?

For Oscar, who missed his friend, Ill have to talk to Daddy about the ban on young men sooner or later.

***

In front of Mabels bedroom.

Both of the rich men, who had finished their schedule, encountered each other accidentally.

Hello, Royal Father.

Yes, Oscar. Were you on your way to see Mabel?

Yes.

The two went into Mabels bedroom together. Of course, they expected Mabel to greet them with a bright fact, but the bedroom was dark.

Its not even eight yet, but it looks like shes asleep.

Babys need a lot of sleep.

Oscar laughed a little. This was because the Mabel who tried hard to overcome her drowsiness on the subje