Firstly, it was the visit to Marquis Langleys House.

Because its a private event, I thought that I wouldnt feel nervous But after thinking that its been a long time since I met Mimosa, I started feeling nervous. After I have arrived in Marquis Langleys mansion, one of their servants led me to their drawing room.

Its been a long time. Iris-sama.

In the drawing room, Mimosa was already there sitting while waiting.

Thank you very much for your invitation today.

I returned her greetings and sat down. With that timing, apart from one ladys maid, Mimosa asked all the servants to leave the room.

Lets stop the greetings here Iris, it has really been such a long time. Im glad to see you looking so spirited

I wonder what happened to that solemn atmosphere from earlier, she returned to her natural self. Mimosa Langley. She was my classmate in the academy and my best friend. As for her appearance, with slightly drooping eyes, she looks gentle and cute. Because my facial features look a little strict, theres a complete contrast between us.

Im sorry for worrying you, Mimosa

Seriously. While I was resting because of a cold, I didnt think you would be expelled Thats why I kept telling you to be careful of those people.

Mimosa did warn me severely back then. Dont get too close to that daughter of a Baron, Yuri, and not be too concerned with her. However, when I saw her getting close to Edward-sama, I tried to interfere and was faced with uncompromising retaliation as a result.

I have reflected. At that time, I didnt think that the other side would plan so far ahead and retaliate to that extent.

Youre right. If it was the old them, I dont think they would even think of going to that extent. However, when those people became associated with that child, they changed a lot.

Yes Mimosa, you noticed it as well?

Isnt it only you who did not notice because you were too crazily absorbed with Edward-sama? With just a glimpse, I saw it all. Hey, Iris to be honest, Im scared of that girl.

Scared?

Although I started to smile, but after seeing the serious expression on her face, I withdrew my smile. When I came face to face with her during the party, she looked like an innocent girl with the fascination of a child, so I didnt really think about it.

Im scared because I cannot tell what shes thinking at all. In addition, she seems really innocent under the guise of a child But it doesnt feel that way at all.

I mean, if you look at those people Until those people met that child, they would act according to training they were given depending on their individual statuses, so do you think they would have behaved in such a way?

It is because they understood their own positions that they were more vigilant compared to others of people who might want to utilize them Nevertheless, they immediately and readily fell into that childs palm and moved in the way she wanted.

And because they themselves are not aware of the situation, its attributed to that childs clever actions. Even their arrogant behaviors, I found it suspicious and wondered if theres any meaning behind them.

Are you not thinking about it too much? I mean, her actions and way of speaking might just be her natural self.

In this situation, I find it difficult to think that its that childs technique. Thats what I thought when I took things into consideration.

That said, there is also that part of me who is in complete denial. One of the reasons is because I felt uneasy is concerning the words Mimosa used to describe the Barons daughter, Yuri, while she was still in the academy. The other reason is because I thought that the things she spoke of was too extreme and I tried to drive it to the corner of my mind.

Is that so Really, lets put a stop to this topic.

Although Mimosa didnt look convinced, she couldnt find any words to refute it, and seemed to have grudgingly agreed.

Apart from that, Iris. How are you doing these days?

After switching the topic, Mimosa returned to her natural calm self and asked. Mimosa is, how should I describe this She is very feminine, and the atmosphere around her feel very maternal.

Even if you ask me how Ive been Its exactly as I have written in my letters. I guess you could say that Ive been busy managing the conglomerate, and up to my neck in the fiefs politics.

I want to hear all the details about it. Isnt it wonderful? You opened a large store here in the Royal City, and isnt the most popular cafe also part of Azura Conglomerate? Mother and I are a big fan of their beauty products, and I also love their confectioneries, especially the chocolates.

Thank you very much for that.

In addition, you became really beautiful Did you do anything special?

When I saw her looking at me with dreamy eyes and started laughing, I winced a little.

I-I didnt really do anything special. I dont have that much free time. Mimosa, as well, what have you been doing lately?

I also havent been doing much? After graduating from the academy, because I am not engaged to anyone, I have been staying in the Royal City and undergoing bridal preparations until I find a partner Thats how it was supposed to be, but with the current situation, I dont want to immediately find a partner so Ive been a little bored.

Oh

Strangely, I completely understand. Especially the latter half. At this time, with the active struggle of the factions, since one wont know which side their partner might join, its better to hold off than to make a bad marriage.

Well, its all good. Since Im not at all ready for marriage either. Its a good chance to reflect upon myself.

If anything, I think Mimosa would have received a lot of offers for marriage I thought it was a little regretful. But Im sure its not just Mimosa, a lot of Houses part of the neutral faction are finding it hard to find a partner.

Going with the flow, I started drinking tea, but my hand holding the cup suddenly stopped. Together with some scones and sandwiches, there was a familiar chocolate engraved with a lily.

Im sorry about this, Iris. Although its one of your stores product as Ive said earlier, its one of my favorites.

Theres no need for you to apologize. Im really glad you like it that much. That reminds me, I plan to inspect the stores here in the Royal City Would Mimosa like to come along?

Could you be talking about the store of Azura Conglomerate?

Mimosas eyes started to sparkle.

Because I plan to visit the affiliated stores as well, it might be a little tough. After all, I have some time left here in the Royal City So I was thinking of taking this opportunity to see the state of the stores. Of course, because its an inspection, although there would be a lot of people there, it cant be helped if we dont bring a lot of guards for security purposes.

Because its an inspection, we cannot take that many people. However, as a daughter of an aristocrat, Mimosas House might not agree with her going out without a certain number of guards.

How many people would it be okay to take along?

Up to two people I will be taking Ryle and Dida along, as well as Tanya.

If Ryle-san and Dida-san will be with us, I dont think father will oppose to it.

Oh my, you seem to trust those two very much.

That is only natural. Their superiority has been known throughout the Kingdom It is only natural to trust and rely on their strength.

I wonder if thats the case. If you successfully receive permission, please send me a note.

Yes, of course. When should I send it by?

Sometime this week.

I understand.

After that, until the sun went down, we continued talking about our days in the academy, and the current fashion in the Royal City. As the saying goes, time flies by really quickly when youre having fun, and if Tanya didnt tell me that should head home soon I might have continued to immerse myself with talking to her.

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Translators Message

I have a positive opinion of Mimosa and think that shes quite intelligent. And based on her assessment of Yuri, even I would feel terrified.