𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐞
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Marie and her group arrived at the Imperial Palace.
After being served some rather unexciting hot dogs. . . . . .
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Marie is led into a lavish room.
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『This luxurious room really doesn’t match the simplicity of the castle.』
“It’s the guest room.”
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Kaito and Marie take seats on the sofa.
In Kaito’s arms, Ose is being cradled.
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The guest room has a red carpet laid out, and a chandelier hangs from the ceiling.
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『So they’re show-offs, huh? Just so they won’t be looked down upon by other countries.』
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Marie was irritated.
She couldn’t care less about all this.
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She was eager to try the delicious food of the Empire as soon as possible.
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“Sorry for the wait.”
“Finally!”
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An elderly gentleman dressed as a butler appears before Marie and the others.
He bows smoothly.
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“My name is Caliburn, and I humbly serve this royal family as a mere butler.”
『Huh. . . . . .so you’re the butler, old man.』
“Yes, indeed, Familiar-sama.”
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It appears that Caliburn thinks Ose is Marie’s familiar.
Well, Ose is a talking cat, so that’s an understandable assumption.
Caliburn, the elderly gentleman in question, has a sharp gaze, almost reminiscent of a bird of prey.
His silver hair is neatly combed, his body muscular, and he stands tall and straight.
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“Please enjoy these sweets, which I’ve personally put much effort into making.”
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Caliburn pushes a cart full of sweets in front of Marie and the others.
『Wow! These cakes look really good!』
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Several whole cakes are displayed.
Ose’s eyes light up. Chocolate and shortcakes—it all looks delicious.
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However. . . . . .
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“That’s a lie.”
“? A lie. . . . . . what do you mean?”
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Marie glares at Caliburn.
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“You think you can fool me with such a pathetic lie?”
『Uh, lie? What do you mean, Witch-sama? Is this old man lying about something?』
“Yes. . . . . .my eyes can’t be deceived.”
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Then Caliburn chuckles and bows his head.
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“I apologize for the deceit, Lady Witch. I didn’t expect you to see through my disguise as the Emperor.”
『What?! The Emperor? This Caliburn is. . . . . .the Emperor?』
“Yes. I am Caliburn De Madukas, the leader of this Empire.”
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As it turns out, Caliburn is indeed the Emperor.
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“I’m sorry for testing you in such a manner.”
『Why would you. . . . . .』
“I knew you’d be formal in the presence of the Emperor. I wanted to see the true color of your soul, Witch-sama.”
『So it was a test. . . . . .But Witch-sama, to see through it. . . . . .』
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Suddenly, Ose notices something.
Marie is tilting her head with a puzzled expression.
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. . . . . .What?
Could it be. . . . . .
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『Ah, you. . . . . .didn’t actually realize he was the Emperor?』
“Right. Honestly, I’m not interested.”
『Wha?! Then what was that about lies?』
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Marie sharply points to the cakes on the cart.
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“That. . . . . . is not freshly baked!!!!!”
『That’s what you’re mad about?!』
“Yes! I was looking forward to some delicious Imperial sweets! Frozen goods, how dare they! Grrr!”
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So, it seems that the lie was about the cakes.
I had thought she saw through the Emperor’s disguise. . . . . .
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“Incredible, Witch-sama! To see through the Emperor’s disguise!”
『Boy, didn’t you hear? She was only talking about the cake. . . . . .』
“No, no, surely Witch-sama realized but didn’t want to embarrass the other party by pointing it out!”
『You’re being way too agreeable! Are your eyes even open?!』
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