Episode 132

Translator : Missme

Editor : Aru

Side Story 1. Summer Vacation (5)

Just before entering the parlor room, the guest was seen through the door.

The woman sitting on the velvet sofa, leaning her arms against the armrest, was beautiful and elegant.

Wow

The green and sky blue dress with the shoulders exposed looked fresh with dew on it.

The gold ring, decorated with the fingers of a woman stretched out, adds elegance.

Unlike her time at the Academy, when she had her hair untied or tied high, she had a lot of red hair on her back, showing her spirit suitable as the master of the southern part of the country.

Yerine!

As soon as I stepped into the parlor room, the elegant woman in question ran to me and hugged me tightly.

Looking at this, even though her appearance has changed a little, her inside is nothing different from before.

Astra, long time no see.

I raised my arms and patted her on the back.

Yes, its been a long time.

Astra loosened her arms and groaned, dyeing her cheeks with the light of peach.

Her clear sky blue eyes shone like a star as if she had returned to her vibrant school days.

We havent even met since the Housekeepers meeting a few months ago.

Yeah. I think weve met a couple of times before, but this time we couldnt.

It would be great to see you more often. It was hard to meet you because so much work broke out this time.

When I was chatting with Astra happily, I heard a cough in the corner.

Im sorry about the story, but I need you to know that I m also here.

When Cassius asked us not to forget him, Astra smiled and turned to him.

I see Your Majesty The Emperor.

Cassius frowned and grumbled when he saw her bowing deeply.

Duke Jacqueline, when did you say hello to us like that?

Oh, didnt you want this?

As he looked at Astra responding with playful words, Cassius smiled as if he could not help it.

Even if I say yes, you always say hello like that.

Its because Cassiuss reaction to the pressure is interesting. Thats why I do that too sometimes.

Astra clapped her hands and laughed as I intervened.

Right. Yerine knows exactly.

Seeing us laughing excitedly, Cassius made an expression as if he had given up.

Oh, my God. Its a big deal that the Dukes treat the Emperor like this.

Hey, youre not going to argue about that in private, are you?

Then what are you going to do?

Astra stuck to me in Cassiuss answer and acted scared.

Oh, my God, His Majesty is not going to leave me alone!

Oh, my God, Astra, if you did that, I wouldve been locked up in a dungeon at the Imperial Palace.

Youre always the exception, Yerine.

Then Cassius approached with a smile.

Astra, if you knew that, you shouldnt play tricks on me.

Oh, my God, are you willing to show mercy?

Astra replied with a big smile.

Ive brought you a present. Can you take a look?

A present?

Astra smiled and stepped aside when I asked.

Then a large basket of fruit hidden behind her appeared.

What is this?

The basket, decorated with green ribbons, contained full of delicious fruits.

Isnt this Clapney?

I asked, pointing to yellow fruit with a shiny surface as if it had been polished.

Yes, thats right. I only picked the best local specialty.

Astra smiled brightly and gave me a basket in my arms.

Thank you very much, Astra. I heard this is really good.

Then Casius put his arm around my shoulder, added.

Yes, and its an honor to receive it directly from the local lord, Duke Jacqueline.

No, I dont think that what the Emperor would be saying.

Astra replied with an exaggerated look at Cassiuss teasing.

I tapped on the backs of those two people and spoke.

Well, how about this? Lets not talk standing up, lets sit down and talk.

Oh, yeah, thats good.

The basket of fruit from Astra was placed on the table and placed alongside Cassius on a dark green velvet sofa.

Sitting across from us with the table between us, Astra slowly blinked her sky-blue eyes and smiled.

Now you two have some time to go out on a date. How were you before I came?

Yes, Ive only been here for two days, but Im doing fine.

Astra turned to me with a satisfied look at Cassiuss positive response.

Hmm, how do you feel about coming south?

The villa was located in the south, in the territory of the Duke of Jacqueline.

Of course, the villa belonged to the imperial family, but it was the territory of Duke of Jacqueline from the moment we left the entrance of the estate to the site.

This place was very close to the fortress where Astra lived, so I made an appointment with her as soon as the vacation schedule was set.

As I was visiting the territory of the Duke of Jacqueline, I thought I wanted to meet her, whom I had not seen for a long time since the Housekeepers meeting.

I love it. I dont think Ive been annoyed all day.

I leaned on Cassiuss arm like an arm pillow and spoke in a drowsy voice.

Its sunny every day, but its not too hot, its not too humid, its a perfect climate.

Its a very pleasant review as the master of the region, take a good rest.

Yes.

By the way.

Astra tilted her head and put her finger near her mouth.

Your Majesty, is this place under construction?

When asked by Astra, Cassius narrowed his eyebrows and answered.

Construction? It was said that the construction was finished yesterday, but that wasnt a big scale either.

Oh, really? Then do you want to change the furniture?

Huh? I havent heard of that from Chester.

Oh really? So what was that earlier?

Astra had a strange expression on her face and put her hands together.

Astra, whats wrong? What did you see?

No, I saw a few people moving furniture in the hallway on the second floor.

On the second floor? Our room is on the second floor. Did Yerine, Chester, or Clayton say that?

No, well, maybe he didnt bother telling us and replaced the furniture.

Astra, who was still listening to our conversation, suddenly clapped her hands and shouted.

Right, I couldnt see it clearly, but it looked like they were moving a bed!

At Astras word, the air in the parlor room sank cold.

Ah.

I turned my head slowly and gave Cassius a look.

He seemed to be thinking the same thing.

They think its broken, so theyre changing it without us knowing?

Or they might have changed it to a new bed because they thought the bed would collapse soon.

Huh? Whats wrong with both of you?

Astra, unaware of the postwar situation, looked at us alternately in embarrassment.

Well, Astra. The thing is..

***

Three people who had a secret tea party last night gathered again when the Duke of Spade and the Emperor were explaining to their old friends what had happened so far today.

Now, it would be fine with this product.

Chester tapped on the head of the new bed and shouted in a confident voice.

Yes, it looks much more stable. I was worried that it would take a long time to replace it, but Im glad.

Clayton held his hands tightly together and glistened his eyes.

Well, its gonna last a little longer, right?

Maya rolled her brown eyes around and spoke in an uneasy voice as if she was unsure.

Itll last longer than the former bed.

Chester rubbed his finger under his nose, reassuring Maya.

And if its going to break, we can change it again. We did it once, so why cant we do it twice?

Thats true.

Maya, who nodded, glanced down at the bed and put her hands on her cheeks.

Theyre not married yet, but I think theyre already married. The way they look at each other is so sweet! It would be great if they get married soon.

Hmm, I know.

Clayton responded by fixing his glasses.

After the wedding, Ill have to replace the palace bed with a strong one.

The other two people also nodded at his low voice.

***

Ahaha! So, youre a high treason criminal who overworked your lover enough to break the bed?

Cassius grabbed his belly and looked down disapprovingly at Astra, who couldnt stop laughing.

Astra, arent you laughing too hard?

But its so funny. How well have you been playing?

I dont know. We thought we were playing moderately, but it wasnt the case for everyone else.

I nodded, adding to Cassiuss words.

Right. They thought we had a lot of fun. Of course, in that matter.

Stop, Yerine, its so funny that Im going to die.

Tears were forming around her eyes, waving her hands and telling me to stop talking.

Oh, my God. This is the Imperial villa, but if it was my castle, I would roll around and laugh.

No, Im serious. Look at me being falsely accused of being a sinner.

Cassius seemed to be disappointed, but Astra was busy holding back her laughter.

Well, its true that its funny.

Even you, Yerine.

Oh, I think this is going to be a long story. Can I tell Rachel a little bit?

There was no reason to hide it from Rachel since I already told Astra.

So I nodded and answered in a drowsy voice.

Yes, whatever you want.

Oh, Rachels fine, but Blothea and Eugene, please.

I cant do that. They will show the funniest reaction.

Cassius looked gloomy as he saw Astra smiling and refusing with a single stroke.

Isnt everyone too fond of making fun of me?

Thats how friendly we are. Friendly Emperor, isnt that nice?

Yerine, thats why youre making fun of me a lot these days.

Now you know?

I smiled and touched Cassiuss nose with my fingers.

He narrowed his brows and made a pitiful expression.

It was like a puppy acting cute asking for forgiveness.

I held the face with both hands and pushed my head in.

Well, youre handsome again today. Im satisfied.

However, I did not intend to speak this out of my mouth.

Yeah. Every time I make fun of you, you always make this funny expression, how can I stay still?

What? Fun? Are you saying Im getting ugly?

Well, I dont know.

Astra, who was looking at the two of us, opened her mouth with a cheerful voice.

I understand your desire to keep teasing His Majesty, Yerine.

Taking her body off the back of the sofa and dyeing her cheeks with a peach light, she seemed really excited.

So when Im at home, I keep.

But she suddenly shut up while she was talking.

She remained silent for a while afterward.

Astra?

The voice did not flow out between the slightly open lips, and the eyes, which had been shining like stars, had a dark shadow that had never been seen before.