Chapter 106.
Ikris sat in front of me, looking down at me. The face as thin as wax was dull today. But there’s a wonderful sparkle in the hazel pupils that darken my gaze.
I used to look at the box on his head and say carefully.
“Don’t think about it again.”
“. . . . . .”
Facing his eyes, Ikris felt a wave of vertigo.
He lifted his head, which was bowed toward me, a step too late. I didn’t sit up slowly until he’d backed away completely
“It ended sooner than expected.”
“It is. It’s raining ……”
He answered honestly with his head down once I sat up. Upon closer inspection of Ikris, I realized that he was hanging around his neck with the ivory from not too long ago. This was because the last one given had not come off.
A kind of sharp weapon that indicated worn out and the owner was a slave. In contrast, the ornate and stately ivory carvings of no value were in stark contrast. It should have been ludicrous, but it wasn’t; instead, it was problematic because it was so well digested.
-Was the male lead really a male lead?
“The necklace. It just came back.”
I took off my hand to touch his necklace. The sudden contact caused Ikris’ pupils to start shaking.
‘…. It’s from Miss.”
But he was unashamed and didn’t back down, answering silently. I don’t know if it was or not, that voice was too deadpan
I locked eyes with the gray-brown pupils, then gently closed them.
“Pretty.”
To confirm the good feeling, he pretended to touch the ivory shard and sneakily stroked the vicinity of his collarbone. It was just a light touch with his fingertips to make it unnoticeable, but Ikris moved it smartly. Then.
Are you sure of Ikris’ favorability?
4 Million Gold / Fame 200]… That’s crazy!
I cackled and ground my teeth at the rising system window. The number of gold medals went up. A full 2 times.
“You’re such a money eater ……”
I had happily said I only had 49 left, but I was stupid. Forgot about this crazy game for a moment. I knew it was a mixed bag of fines, but I couldn’t help but vent my anger.
I squeezed my palms and neurotically pressed to send 4 million gold
Locked
Favorability 88
There’s an uptick in favorability compared to the last time I looked. Luckily, he was able to go up. But at the same time, concern arose. Because, if this approach was taken, the funds might be depleted quickly.
However, that situation quickly appeared.
Ah, right. I’m about to get rich… I’ve become an emerald mine owner since yesterday…
I felt a little embarrassed to be in his head when I confirmed his favor once again. Suddenly Ikris didn’t move a muscle.
“Is that how you’re lying?”
“…?”
“Because the dewy ground is cold.”
“Oh.”
Though. The noble lady lying on the ground and looking at the chair seems a bit funny.
I caressed the small, chic flowers that were blooming around me. The flowers were beautiful.
“Do you like wildflowers?”
I wonder what kind of flower this is. Compared to the other kinds that bloom in the corner
“Uh-huh.” I nodded meekly
“It’s easy to love anyone if they’re pretty and gorgeous. So I’m going to love you too.”
It was a mumble that didn’t make any sense. In a month’s time the owner of this greenhouse won’t be me, but another person.
But in that instant, Ikris’s face began to magically shake.
“What’s wrong with you?”
He mumbled and stopped. I looked away quickly, but no more sound came out, and since it wasn’t very important, I changed the subject indifferently.
“Today is about getting you off limits. Okay? ”
“Uh-huh. I said it to you last time but walked away. Sorry.”
Probably thinking it was empty words, Ikris’ eyes grew wide. But I was sincere.
To be honest, he hadn’t completely removed the physical fear. I remembered that he killed those men with his bare hands and ruthlessly aimed his wooden sword at me. Does Ikris still hate me?
I couldn’t tell from his submissive expression as he looked at me. The act of untying the only rope that could control him may have been my own way of asking for death ……
But this wasn’t the time for me to be picking and choosing, if I could increase my favor. Whether it’s chocolates or gifts, I’m willing to offer.
“…Can you look back, Eryx?”
I advised him with a kind smile on my lips. If you want to get unstuck, of course you need the ruby ring. Because the only way to unlock it is to turn it against the slot on the back side.
Illyx looked at me with his listless eyes and didn’t make any response.
Huh? I thought you would like it! Staring blankly at him out of surprise.
“…… Master,” Ikris replied, opening his lips.
“You don’t have to untie them.”
‘Don’t want to untie?’ This was a completely unanticipated direction. I couldn’t comprehend it.
“…? ”
“Even if I untie it, I’m still a slave.”
“… That one’s right.”
I unlocked the shackles, aiming for his favor once again
Reluctantly, I accepted.
“But it will be uncomfortable for you to continue.” It was a fact now.
Carrying the beads proved slave status to anyone who looked. Even if you continued to kick it, your mood would be uncomfortable, your mood would be uncomfortable. Those negative emotions are not impressing me in the long run.
But he really didn’t seem to have any thoughts of unraveling, just sat motionless and didn’t answer. Disturbed.
‘… Really, who bullied you?”
I asked anxiously.” Someone who discriminates again with their slavery?”
” . . . . ”
‘Come on, say it.’
“I didn’t mean that.”
Probably unable to overcome my urging, Ikris spoke slowly.
“No, I think that only with this will the master continue to come to me.”
It was impossible to understand his mind at all with that statement. I asked back with a bewildered look on my face.
“No, why would you think that…”
“You pity me for doing this.”
“That’s because I haven’t had a big accident and stayed good. Right?”
His question made my jaw drop. Ikris could see through me better than I thought he could.
“That.”
He continued calmly, stopping me from getting defensive.
“If the same thing that happened last time happens after the unraveling, if it’s misrepresented as someone who had an accident of his own and passes it on to the owner.”
“…”
“The master will cast me out without mercy.”
I felt a little surprised that he had come up with that idea.
There was some truth in that statement. After the Duke’s arrival, if he got into trouble, I wouldn’t have hit the draft skin at all
But I don’t remember showing that kind of expression. Instead, I gave Ma Jian and gave up the position of the only guardian warrior.
Though I could no longer see the value of the good feeling, without realizing it I blinked reflexively at the top of his head.
“No, Ikris. I’m always on your side.”
I wonder if the condescension flowed out because it was a bit manipulative. Ikris remained expressionless. Nor was it a look that cared about my words. She just raised one hand, stroked around my neck and said.
“As long as you still wear this, the master will know I won’t fool around and continue to take pity on me ……”
He slowly leaned over his upper body. Putting his hand casually on my hand that was resting on my knee.
The back of his hand was covered in his warmth.
” . . I did as I was told.” Ikris whispered, so low that only I could hear him.
“So, please continue to hold onto my leash, Master.”
I froze, staring at the hair that made my skin tingle. If I only watched his actions, it was as if he was begging his infrequent and calm master not to give up.
… Is it real or fake.
Ikris still needs the “False Duchess” and the “Kindness Shelter”. It was because he wasn’t in a state where he had fully established himself within the Chessmasters yet.
After returning from the hunting tournament, the Duke disciplined the scum. The employees of the restaurant, including the waitresses, who had been looking down on the Duke’s daughter, were all “replaced”. Not satisfied with that, I heard that all the people who had openly bullied Ikris had been dismissed.
My occasional gifts and concern would soon become a status in the Order for him. Due to Ikris’ unexpected words, the shaken heart gradually calmed down. The mind calmed down.
I pulled my hand, which was resting on his pillow, out with ease. Then placed it on his hair and gently rubbed it.
At the same time
Confirming
[6 million gold / 200 reputation]
“…… Hmm.”
From my mouth came a hefty reply.
Locked (Ikris, 6 million gold) (Reserved funds: 88,000,000 gold)
[Favorability 86%]
I’m not looking at Ikris’s hair, but I’m blinking at the favorability on top of his head.
Of course what about the acting!
If you have a good feeling, now you can do whatever you want to.
Chapter107.
Chapter10.
***
Eventually, not wanting to go, Ikris returned to the room as it was.
“Miss, are you here?”
That way I was welcomed by the deacon.
“What’s wrong again, Deacon?”
I was a little confused. Because just before meeting Ikris, there had been an important conversation with him.
“An urgent telegram came in front of the lady.”
“An urgent telegram? What urgent telegram? I’ll tell you to refuse it all if invited.”
After handing over the umbrella and shawl to Emily, I walked over to the desk and sat down. Probably because of eating the queen in the hunting system, invitations have been pouring in like a tidal wave lately.
The deacon urged me to attend a party held by one or two or so, reputable families, but I ordered him to dismiss them all. For there was no room to deal with a second Kellin.
“But ……”
To my questioning question, the deacon answered with a bit of a hesitant attitude.
“It was a summons from the palace that sent the letter, and it is not within my province to deal with it.”
“The royal …… palace?”
Looking back at the deacon with strange eyes, he showed a difficult expression and held out something. A high-grade envelope engraved with a shimmering yellow dragon.
The aura was there.
Damn it, this must be …….
“Geez! My lady is at the hunting festival, and it could be an invitation from the palace!” Emilie blinked her eyes and said the dreaded words.” Ha ……”
I sighed deeply. It’s coming, it’s really coming.
After escaping the palace, I refused all invitations and locked myself in my house behind closed doors. Plainly hanging around outside, afraid in case the Crown Prince’s ears had news.
There was no reaction, thinking I could pass as is ……
“Ha …… give it to me.”
I sighed deeply and received the letter from the deacon. Then opened the envelope with a paper knife, took out the contents, and began to read.
[Dear Duchess Penelope Eckhardt.
No, should I write “Dear” now?
Put it away, a lot of things were omitted from the conversation I shared the last time I woke up, Duchess.
There was an incident in the Inquisitor that made my position awkward. I’ve been busy cleaning it up for a while, and I’m just now writing.
We seem to be in need of another serious conversation, don’t you think?
Come to the palace as soon as you can. You’ll regret it if you don’t.
*Callisto Legulus]
“Ah, crazy!”
I mercilessly crumpled the paper into a ball like the first time I received a letter from the guy.
“…… Did he come to you again?”
I yawned as the butler asked with a worried expression.
“Ha ……”
Say, one thing. A breath in lieu of an answer, the deacon seemed to know, and stood in awe.
I grimly racked my brain.
There had been an unexplained line of affection, and then suddenly I dumped the Crown Prince, and now there was no telling how far this would go …… Might as well have said that I had called into the woods alone in order to confess?
“But now it’s too late to regret what I said in the wabi-sabi field. Moreover, saying it in this way could lead to a more serious situation. Sure enough, you’re still in love with me. Why are you pretending not to be?”
I shuddered at the thought of what that guy might have said to me. OK.” What would you do if you, Watanabe Apricot, walked outside the Duke’s?”
Thinking like that, I racked my brain and started to think of ways to get out of the palace. There is not a place to get hurt, and now there is not even an excuse for a steel cylinder.” Can’t get seriously ill overnight …… “The excuses I thought of myself were not suitable, so I turned to the deacon for help.
“Deacon, what’s good this time? For not being able to move for a long time.”
“Uh ………”
The Deacon, who is omniscient due to being the Duke’s handler, immediately fell into agony. But a satisfactory answer was soon given.
“How about being overworked during a hunting competition and suffering from a disease accompanied by severe muscle pain?”
“It’s all right then. I’m going to inch along for a while.”
“Yes. I’ll call the attending physician right away, young lady.”
“”Okay. Tough luck.”
Thanks to the deacon with the slender limbs, the condition was completed in an instant.
“All right. We’ll just have to survive in the Duke’s Instrument.”
I gave a satisfied smile. , the butler busily left my room. Now, in my place, to attach the attending doctor’s opinion letter and reply to the palace is to have an excuse.
“Miss, where are you uncomfortable?”
Emily, who had gone to the closet to organize the shawls and returned late, asked, confused by the voice of the “attending physician”. I nodded without hesitation.
“Uh-huh. I’m getting a life from today.”
***
A few days later, Ikeli’s clothes were all done.
Built large enough to fill a large, fragile box, I couldn’t bring them myself. The chauffeur had to be instructed in front of all the chauffeurs for the car I was forwarding on their behalf.
“Ah, Mademoiselle!”
Suddenly the door of the room opened and Emilie burst in.
“Miss! Oh, come out and see!”
“Emilie. You’re talking to the deacon about important matters. No manners, that’s what …….”
“This and that, no! That’s not a problem!”
Emily, unlike usual, shouted unyieldingly even on the cold towel.” Bar …… outside, there’s His Royal Highness outside now!”
“…… What?”
“His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is coming!”
***
At that time, the gorgeous gold carriage engraved with a yellow dragon was held in front of the mansion. Splendid golden hair flowing like the gold that gilded the surface of the carriage, a man leisurely stepped down.
“Hello, Duke.”
Callisto greeted happily looking at the Duke standing in front of the mansion.” Are you here to pick me up? By the way, I don’t know where I should put this carriage?”
After receiving the news that the carriage with the royal design painted in front of the gate was in the way, the duke was startled and rushed out, greeting the crown prince with a trembling face.
“Your Highness. There is no other contact, because of certain things greeted late ……”
“Is there a need for another contact to frequent the place in the future? It’s really regrettable ……”
“I don’t know what the Crown Prince means.” The Duke’s face finally twisted.” What is that ……”
“Thanks to you, Duke. No, isn’t it time to call you father-in-law?”
“…… Is it?!”
The Duke’s mouth fell open. Regardless, the Crown Prince shamelessly looked around and found someone.
“But can’t see my ex-lover with whom I share my affection. Not done decorating yet, are you?”
At the same time, wasn’t it natural to move his feet to the foyer. Almost, including the Duke, all the employees of the Duke’s residence and I were tricked into almost giving way to him.
“Your Highness!”
The Duke’s eyes widened as he panicked and blocked the front of the Crown Prince.
“That, that what ……..! Your Highness! Where are you going in? No matter what, Your Highness the Crown Prince, this situation ……!”
“Come. Let’s go to the reception room to finish talking first. Duke, are you going to let your guests park outside the villa?” The Crown Prince pushed the Duke’s back and moved inside the mansion like running water.
“No, guests? Who said anything about guests?!”
Unable to use force against the royal family, the Duke’s insistence was driven into a red face.
“This is an unauthorized intrusion! If it’s always like this, we’ll just have to connect the tube to His Majesty the Emperor right away…!”
“Surprisingly, it’s an unauthorized invasion! This seems too much, Duke. I might become your family in the future.”
“Your Highness!”
The Duke almost screamed. However, there was no way to stop the Crown Prince who suddenly barged in.
“Such a madman!”
And then on top of that–
Stealing a peek through the slightly opened window slit and looking at the chaotic scene below, I shivered.
“Miss ……”
The deacon who had been conversing with me a moment ago called out to me in a very sorry voice. No one knew that the madman would break into the Duke’s house until he was sent a sick reply.
Is that what makes you regret it?!!!”
I clenched my fists, shivered, and cried for Emily to eat the mustard.
“Emily.”
“Yes?”
“Go get the kids.”
“What ……”
Watching her cock her head inexplicably. I clenched my teeth and squeezed, through them, the next words “Try to dress like a sick person. Anyone who looks at it looks like someone who’s about to collapse and die.”
Of course I didn’t have to, I was on the verge of passing out at the Crown Prince’s actions.