TL: Zimming

It is Dubbleds matter.

Johann said with a cold voice, and the corners of Camillas mouth slowly went up.

I have thought that the most important thing in the marriage agreement is the opinion of both parties.

Those words are true.

Camilla had replied, as Johann pulled my hand.

Ill be sure to convey your will. But I dont know what my father will think.

Are you threatening me?

No way.

After he opened the door, he glanced at godmother.

But my father said that if a person with a bad intention came to Dubbled, at least they need to be prepared to die.

Camilla was speechless.

***

I sat on the couch and glanced at my family.

That grandmother is already senile!

My family members who heard from Johann were very upset.

They were even more angry because they had obtained information about Camillas grandchild who was near my age.

The Dubbleds are scary

It was only a few days since Camilla found her daughter-in-law and grandchildren.

Not many knew about this, and even Count Barthou, Leticias father, was unaware of the relationship between his daughter and the Grand Duke.

Just how great is the information department in Dubbled?

Thinking about it scared me.

Henry, who was touching the handle of the teacup, said to father,

Nos. drive them out within four days.

Isaac looked at dad.

Ill help to slit their throats.

There was no detail, but I could understand that the they that were mentioned were the Grand Duke and Camilla.

Dads hand which was on the armrest reacted, as if he had decided and I almost screamed.

Im in big trouble!

When I imagined Camillas mansion collapsing because of Dubbled, I felt goosebumps.

They cant do that.

I wrapped my cheeks with both hands and exhaled a sigh.

Their eyes turned to me at once.

Whats the matter?

My aunt asked me, so I said deliberately while looking sad.

I dont need a marriage partner!

The people of Dubbled who had a cold expression on their faces, flinched.

I looked at them with a pitiful expression.

I want to live with my family forever.

Then Isaac said,

really?

Yes. Because my dad and brothers are the most awesome in the world.

Thats right!

He grinned and as I continued.

Daddy and brothers are all knights. Knight who protects the weak and doesnt kill the weak! Right?

Huh? Huhthatyes.

Isaac panicked as I looked at Henry.

Bad aristocrats abused their power recklessly, but my family wouldnt. Right?

yes.

I looked at dad.

Nos says its much, much more difficult to be a good head than a good official. Making the right decision is the hardest thing. Youre the coolest one because youre a good head, arent you?

yes.

I smiled and clapped my hands.

As expected, my family is the coolest, so I want to live with them forever.

Dad and brothers were shocked.

Ill try to think it over. It could be a hasty decision.

Yes.

Thats right, Im a righteous knight.

Listening to my family, I nodded.

Thats a relief.

I dont have to get a new godmother.

Thinking so, I breathed a sigh of relief in my heart.

After that, I had told Daddy, youre the best, about a hundred times before I could trudge out of the room.

Just when I was about to climb the stairs, Johann asked,

What about me?

What?

?

nothing.

When he said so, he walked to the other side as I tilted my head in confusion.

***

A few days later, it became the first day of my education.

I arrived at my godmothers place, when I got out of my carriage, she greeted me.

I greet my godmother.

yes.

Godmother looked at me and the people that came along.

I didnt own that much tea set in my mansion to serve all of you.

The knights answered politely.

Its alright!

There are not enough chairs in my mansion where youll all be waiting.

The knights shouted out loudly, even though she meant for them to go away,

Were fine waiting on the roof or the dog house!

..do as you please.

My godmother turned her back and went inside. Then before we step the stairs of the entrance, I grabbed her arm.

What are you doing?

Isnt this the noble etiquette?

In fact, I held her arm because I knew her knees werent good.

Camilla is an old woman, she couldnt help it. She often gets sick and her knees hurt especially often.

But she didnt want anyone to know because she doesnt want to accept that shes already old. In front of others, she pretended to be alright and no one knew about her knees.

But I know.

Because she was one of my customers who bought luminous medicine.

I wondered why she, who didnt easily believe in rumours, bought the luminous medicine, but I learned from looking at her carefully.

All the parties attended by godmother were places without stairs.

And every time she sat on a chair, she frowned faintly.

It must be her knees.

I laughed innocently, but Camilla laughed as if she understood what I meant.

I smiled gently and helped her.

The place where godmother took me was a huge room with a big window on one side of the wall.

Outside the window, I could see a garden full of grass and beautiful trees.

This is the training room where youll be educated. Take a look around. You can also see the garden and the greenhouse outside.

Yes, godmother.

When I answered gently, godmother stepped back so that I could look around comfortably.

When I opened the glass door leading outside, a sweet smell of grass filled my nose. The sun was shining, and the weather was perfect.

While looking around, I stopped walking as I reached the greenhouse.

A fish made from water was floating in the air.

Adrians power?

It seemed to be another one he made, because we buried one of them five years ago.

I was a little terrified.

Just how strong is this Adrian?

He maintained one of them for about two years back then.

The fish came closer and tickled my cheek with its tail.

I laughed because the fish looked so cute.

When I reach out my hand, it comes into my palm and circles around.

Thats right, thats right. Good boy.

Just then,

Come here, Amand.

As soon as I heard the familiar voice, Amand slipped out of my palm.

Adrian.

How have you been?

When I asked, his eyes glanced at me gently.

Lady Dubbled.

He must have noticed already.

Its weird if he was still clueless.

The boy looked down. He mustve felt betrayed by me.

So at times like this

Was it fun tricking me

Its my fault!!

At times like this, its best to admit my mistake.

I have to beg him.

When I entered the barrier, I was scared and accidently gave my brothers name! I thought I would never see you again!

Then why did you help me bury

Im sorry! I should have told you then, but I forgot because It slipped out of my mind!

How do you feel when you get a letter?

Ill reflect on my mistake! I deceived you after allright. Im sorry. You deserves to be angry! Im wrong. Im so sorry. Theres no excuse. Its no wonder youre upset!

Adrian panicked when I didnt stopped begging.

***

Some time later.

Adrian looked at the girl, and soon, he opened his mouth.

You didnt mean to deceive me, did you?

Yes!

Thats enough, then.

When Adrian said so, Leblaine blinked.

Thats it? Youre forgiving me?

Yes.

That easily?

Yes.

is he a fool?

The girl frowned. She looked more frustrated than before.

I lied to you. You should get angry!

I was going to get angry, but seeing you, its alright.

Youre a fool. If youre angry you should get angry. You dont have to hold it in.

The girl hit his chest in frustration.

How can you live by being so kind?

Adrian smiled slightly as the child hit his chest.

Then will you let me know your real name?

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