𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲
“Currently, Maurice is on the move in an escort carriage. Since he will be incarcerated in the Valka family’s prison, there’s no way for him to get out. He is cooperative, so he should quietly enter the prison.”
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Shiro, seated in front, says in high spirits.
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“The First Knight Order will come from the royal capital to take Maurice. We will keep a vigilant watch until then, so even if he thinks of escaping, he won’t be able to.”
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Inside the carriage, Maurice is still blabbering secrets, or so I’ve heard. Whether what he’s talking is true, I do not know, but it’s better than him staying silent. Yes.
Maurice’s concoction matched the poison mixed in His Majesty’s meal. Thanks to the audio proof that Maurice made the poison under Dyson’s instruction, we can capture Dyson.
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“Ah, excellent work, Miss Norchev. You’ve been a great help.”
“Maurice mistakenly thought of me as the reincarnation of Marie Ange-sama on his own. Is it alright for Wanko-sama to be in this carriage?”
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Only Shiro and I are in the carriage headed to the Valka family home.
Aren’t there a lot of things to do, like being near Roa-sama or giving orders?
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“It’s Prince Linus’s command. To extract information from Maurice Maigret, it’s crucial that Miss Norchev remains safe. We are in Valka territory, and I leave the orders to Edgardo.”
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Shiro suddenly makes a serious face and bows deeply, breaking into a wide smile.
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“My deepest gratitude to Miss Norchev.”
“Likewise, thank you for always protecting me. Now we can live without Dyson targeting our lives.”
“Not just that, but for what happened earlier.”
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Staring directly at Shiro, who has finally raised his head.
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“. . .I presume Miss Norchev has heard a bit about how His Highness Linus has lived. His Highness Linus is so kind that. . . he did not seek affection from his family himself. No matter how devotedly we served, we could only reduce the void in His Highness Linus’s heart, but never fill it.”
“That’s not true. . . Roa-sama said that he can make an effort because everyone is there.”
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Noticing my attempt at comfort, Shiro chuckles.
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“It’s an honor. However, we couldn’t provide what Prince Linus was seeking in our capacity to serve. Prince Linus desired affection from someone who is on equal footing and who holds him in affection.”
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Shiro looks down, a pained expression on his face.
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“Prince Linus couldn’t receive parental love. . . Although king Coleesh loves him, it seems that love hasn’t been communicated well to the prince.”
“Uh. . . I never thought of Roa-sama as an equal because I thought he was a high noble.”
“Being equal is not about status. It’s about feelings.”
“That makes it even less equal! If I did something to Roa-sama, it would be disrespectful, wouldn’t it?”
“Miss Norchev, you’ve sat beside Prince Linus and spent a long time with him. Not in front, not kneeling, but beside him. You empathized during tough times, and comforted him in sorrow. We couldn’t comfort Prince Linus in his struggles. We must admonish and support him, because he is royalty.”
“I haven’t done anything worth such high praise though. . .”
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Truly, I have not.
As I sweat profusely, I quietly avert my gaze from Shiro. He’s overestimating me by far.
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“Hahaha! Then, shall I put it in a way that Miss Norchev will understand? It is very pleasing for Prince Linus to interact like friends, like close colleagues! Especially since Miss Norchev did not change her attitude even after knowing the true identity of Prince Linus.”
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I tried to say something, but in front of Shiro’s dazzling smile, shallow words just shattered into pieces and vanished.
It’s not good for me, who doesn’t know much about Roa-sama, to deny without knowing. It’s not good, but.
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“. . .I must still say that you’re overestimating, though.”
“Haha, I understand.”
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As I asked Shiro about the future and heard about the circumstances that hadn’t been disclosed to me, we arrived at the Valka house sooner than I thought.
The lord knights who were watching me and Maurice cook curry seemed to have known that I’m not comfortable around men. I heard that they desperately tried to contain themselves from bursting out when Maurice made a nauseating remark.
Everyone sympathized with me and thought highly of me for managing to buy time. Thinking about it, it was worth enduring that bizarre space.
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“Please give me your hand.”
“Thank you very much.”
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I won’t be confused by the offered escort hand anymore! Because I have received special training from Chris!
Trying to put on as much of a ladylike face as possible, I placed my hand, and Shiro chuckled softly.
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“That part of you hasn’t changed.”
“You mean being ladylike?”
“Of course.”
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When we entered the Valka house, escorted there, the whole place was in a flurry. It was understandable since a person involved in the usurpation of the throne was captured.
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“Are you tired? Please rest a little. I will ask Miss Norchev about the situation briefly, but since you have always been with us, I don’t think it will take long.”
“Don’t worry about me, please go on with what everyone needs to do. I’m fine being left alone.”
“If it’s Miss Norchev, she really does seem fine! Then!”
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When the maid who takes care of me came, Shiro quickly went away.
Despite having a lot to do, he made time for me. I’m glad for the thoughtfulness of Shiro and Roa-sama.
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“I will show you to the guest room.”
“Please.”
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The guest room I was guided to was spacious, but the furnishings were modest enough that I felt relieved. If I had been led to a luxurious room, I would have been too worried about breaking something to relax.
I enjoyed the tea and sweets brought by the maid, and I let out a sigh of relief.
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“. . .Finally, truly, we have caught Maurice and Dyson. . .!”
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