Episode 36

Translator : Missme Editor : Aru

I should know the reason even if it feels unfair.

What the hell am I supposed to do with a kid whose face is also unknown to me?

There was no one around, but from the point of view where there was a quarrel for no reason, the words would not go out nicely.

What, what What are you doing!

Tell me the right way, why did you deliberately do such childish things like splitting the wine?

Thats a mistake

Lady Irene Isaac.

Looking straight into her eyes, I laid down my voice.

Do I look stupid and idiot to you?

I said again, watching the opponents shoulder flinch.

Why did you do that?

Irene kept her little mouth shut and kept her right to stay silent. Then she finally opened her mouth.

..because of that.

What?

Its, Its all because of you, the Duke ignores all my letters!

I wondered what I was hearing at the moment.

The Duke? If its the Duke then..Ash?

Irenes small face blushed as she shouted.

Its all because of you. Do, do you know how much effort I put into writing the letter? It took a week to complete the embroidery. How much, how trembling and nervous I was when I sent it.

Wa, wait.

It was hard to understand in many ways. I once threw the most important question.

Why have I become the reason for Ash ignoring your letter or your embroidery?

Because youre not getting married!

what?

Youre at the right age to get married, but youre not even dating, let alone getting engagedThe Duke is so worried about his sister that he ignores the marriage partner let alone meeting!

Huh?

I had a speechless experience of being dumbfounded in a long time.

I felt like I forgot how to speak. My head refused to get into a crash, so I blinked blankly.

The opponent continued in a trembling voice.

You think Im the only one who thinks that? Everyone does. Anyone whos ever sent The Duke a letter knows it! Youre blocking The Dukes future, you nuisance!

Then Irene managed to push me in a small, slender frame and quickly disappeared over the hall.

I couldnt catch such an opponent. I was out of my mind.

It was only a moment before a collapsed single word came out of my mouth.

Huh?

What did I just hear?

Nuisance?

Im blocking Ashs future?

I was not angry even though I was cursed right in front of my face.

I was genuinely dumbfounded.

Huh?

I was so dumbfounded that I staggered from the standing position.

The outside wind was cool. With the help of the Imperial Palace, I was able to change my clothes and plopped myself on the terrace.

I crossed my arms, placed them on the railing, and looked out.

A false laugh came out.

What is it? Its a nuisance.

The more I thought about it, the more absurd it was.

Im blocking Ashs future? Is it because of me that he neglects his marriage?

I never imagined.

I cant believe such a rumour was circulating around.

Irene cried out that she wasnt the only one thinking this way. Thats all true. Anyone whos ever sent a letter to Ash knows it.

The letters of marriage and love that flew to Ash were countless in one day.

My head was dizzy.

I closed my eyes tightly and opened them.

Then I hit the railing.

Its not fair.

Only my hands hurt, but I hit them again.

This is so unfair!

I was filled with anger. It was nothing other than injustice.

Even if the reality and the story in the book are different, its too different. In reality, I am trying hard to live my life without dying in Ashs hands, but I was dumbfounded and frustrated that I was considered a good nuisance to prevent Ash from getting married.

Even if I die and disappear, someone else will take over my seat anyway. You know?

Its not because of me that she cant get a reply.

Why is it my fault that he doesnt treat people as human beings because hes so uninterested?

I spat out all the unheard-of words on the dark outside.

As the injustice soared, I was angry at the same time about why I had to hear such a misunderstanding, but it was also pending for a while.

I got depressed.

The mood was as calm as a stone thrown into the lake.

Yes, I suppose so.

In fact, it was not that I couldnt understand at all.

Its true that Im not seeing anyone else even though Im at the age of getting married, and its true that Ash and I are special siblings in other peoples eyes.

So the matter could have led to the conclusion that I was holding his back.

From the point of view of knowing the truth, I was dumbfounded and stuffy, but apart from that, I could understand.

So I was depressed.

Ash is so good to me that even such a ridiculous misunderstanding arises. We are good siblings.

It was really not pleasant to be confirmed in this way since the illusion would be broken anyway.

..

I raised my head.

Whats wrong with the tear glands these days? I dont think I was this fragile.

I mean, Im the one who didnt cry when I first learned about the true fate after discovering Spring of The Goddess Agrita in the old library.

It just didnt feel real, even though I cried the next day.

Anyway, I dont make my tear glands lose. I dont squeeze all the time, I cant cry again after crying just a few days ago.

Oh, what the hell, is this at the party I attended to empty my head?

I raised my head and gave my eyes strength. Then, I narrowed my forehead.

No, but thinking about it makes me dumbfounded.

Irene Isaac. Come to think of it, isnt she stupid?

No matter how much you think he ignored her, even if she has a grudge against me, is it ordinary to show it so blatantly and argue with it?

I wouldnt know if I were the lover, but for now, Im Ashs sister and family.

But if I were the lover, I would try and make a good effort to look good, doesnt she think about it at all?

Is it because shes young? Well, she did look young. Seventeen at most?

Thats why shes such a baby. When I looked down at my opponent with that thought, I felt like she was crying a little.

As I was doing that, I heard the opening of the glass door on the terrace.

I set up the curtains to let everyone know that theres someone inside.

When I looked back strangely, I could see a familiar face. To be exact, it was the face that was becoming familiar recently.

Your Highness?

Princess

It seemed to me that he didnt come in by mistake. The prince seemed to pick words somewhere, and soon came close and said,

I heard there was a commotion. I was out of the office at that time Are you all right?

Its okay. It wasnt a big deal.

I wondered for a moment whether spilling some wine on my dress at the party was disruptive enough to summon the Crown Prince.

Thank you for your concern.

Well, anyhow it happened at the palace party, he may feel responsible for even the smallest things.

After changing into the clothes provided by the palace, I was now wearing a light sky blue dress, not a navy one.

The Crown Prince seemed to hesitate for a moment at this time and then opened his mouth.

It looks good on you. The Dress.

Thank you.

The lights on the terrace were dark, so I dont know if he could see the colour of the dress properly, but anyway, it was a compliment, so I was grateful.

If theres something coming, theres something to give. I gave him a look in his tailcoat.

Youre more stylish than anyone else today.

Why didnt I just say it was cool? It was true that no matter what the clothes he wore, the truth is the crown prince himself is shining.

As soon as I thought so, I could hear the pranky voice of the Crown Prince.

Is it just the dress?

Yes?

Uh, um Of course, you look very handsome in your own way, but thats too obvious to omit..

Im kidding. Its an honour, though.

The Crown Prince laughed. He stood side by side with me in front of the railing, so I saw his profile.

Even the dark lighting did not hide the princes handsomeness. It was a new but real look.

As soon as I was looking at the statue, my lips were chapped in good shape.

Princess.

Yes, Your Highness.

I said I wouldnt forget the help I got from the garden, remember?

Yes..thats what your highness said.

How long has it been since I heard it?

Maybe he didnt mean to test his memory, but he continued with a smile.

Its amazing. Every time I see the princess, you always look like another person.

..?

Its different when I see you in the temple, and its different when I see you today.

Oh, well, in the temple, its..theres a reason its different, but..

I could hardly confess my conscience and kept the attitude of a faithful listener.

Im already looking forward to how it will be different next time.

Next time?

I felt that he was just saying it, but there was something strange about it as I heard it, the crown prince turned his head to me.

The eyes met. At a glance, the calm wind seemed to have struck the leaves.

I hope I have a chance to repay the help I received today. Anytime is fine, so let me know if you need anything. Anything.

..

If the princess needed me, it would be a great pleasure for me.

It was not an illusion to hear the wind. The wind followed the leaves and scattered the crown princes hair.

The lights in the party room that came to the terrace through the glass door were subtle.

I blinked my eyes.

***

Lady, the dress seems to have changed, is there something wrong with my eyes?

It was a little early in the night when I left the party

I left the annexe before the party was over. It was a party that would last all night anyway if left alone. I didnt have the stamina to fit in like that.

I answered Sir Davery as I climbed into the carriage.

No, youve seen it right. I spilled something on my dress and changed it.

Ah.

Exaggerated sighing, Sir Davery continued.

You said no when I questioned whether many people have grudges against you around.