𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟕𝟏: 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤
At last, the day had arrived for me to serve as the queen’s lady-in-waiting.
Wearing the iron-gray dress that was provided to me, I head for the royal palace.
Receiving a send-off from the Marchioness and Florenci, I step out of the entrance and notice that a carriage and people are waiting for me.
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“Lara, I’ve come to pick you up. Shall we go together?”
“Leon-sama. . . . . .”
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I lay my fingertips on the outstretched hand.
I wish the destination were a glamorous and fun evening party, but it’s the royal palace, which could also be called a battlefield of the social world.
I can’t help but sigh as I get into the carriage.
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“You’re like a knight facing his first battle.”
“That’s the feeling I have as I face this day.”
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Ga-chan, hidden in the shadow of the frills, came out and [nya]’ed to encourage me.
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“Lara, I’ll be in the royal palace too. Oh, that’s right. Can’t we connect Ga-chan’s thread to me so you can call me anytime?”
“It’s possible, but wouldn’t it be a burden not to know when you’ll be called?”
“Not at all. Rather, I’ll feel reassured that I’m always connected to Lara.”
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Since Lord Montyver said it was fine, I have Ga-chan create a magical thread and connect it.
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“The thread of Ga-chan is wound around Leon-sama’s arm. How does it feel?”
“I don’t feel any constriction, and I can’t see the thread either.”
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I can see it clearly, so I feel strange.
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“Is this really connected by a thread? Or is it a thread that fools can’t see?”
He seems to doubt the existence of the thread.
I sigh and pluck the thread that connects me to Lord Montyver.
He looks at me in surprise, apparently feeling the vibration.
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“Wow! My arm just tingled a little!”
“Are you now aware that we’re truly connected by a thread?”
“Of course! Try it again.”
“I refuse.”
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Ga-chan’s thread can provide a faint vibration and can also convey my voice through it.
Although I can’t pull Lord Montyver by the thread, I should be able to call for help if something critical happens.
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“Lara, can I send my voice through this thread?”
“No, you cannot. Only my voice can be conveyed.”
“That’s too bad. I was thinking of talking to Lara when I’m bored.”
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It would be troublesome to be suddenly talked to by Lord Montyver while working. I was glad the call was one-way.
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In the meantime, we arrived at the royal palace.
I thought I would be alone from here, but Lord Montyver started walking with his arm around my shoulder.
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“Um, Leon-sama, I am going to the queen’s chamber.”
“What a coincidence. So am I.”
“Did you receive any summons?”
“Not at all. Just wondering how Her Majesty’s mood is today.”
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It didn’t seem like an important matter. Yet why he was going to the queen’s chamber was a mystery.
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“Um, the stares from those around us are very painful.”
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Everyone is staring at us as we walk close together.
They must be wondering what my relationship is with Lord Montyver.
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“Why is everyone looking? Isn’t that rude?”
“In the royal palace, nobody walks this close together, so we are the ones being rude.”
“Haha, I see. Let’s hurry then.”
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With that, Lord Montyver did something I didn’t expect.
He picked me up and began to walk quickly.
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“W, What are you doing?!”
“Because this way is faster, right?”
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Everyone’s glances became more than mere fleeting looks.
I felt their sharp, piercing stares.
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Eventually, Lord Montyver carried me all the way to the queen’s chamber.
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“Your Majesty, good morning.”
“Lord Montyver, what on earth is going on?!”
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Here, he finally let me down.
I tried to kneel and apologize, but Lord Montyver grabbed my hand, rendering me immobile.
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“Lara said she will be a lady-in-waiting here from today, so I brought her.”
“Why would you do such a thing?”
“Because she is a precious woman!”
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The queen seemed to be at a loss for words, as if it was said so lightly.
I myself also feel it’s unbelievable.
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“If anything happens to Lara, I will never forgive it, so please take care of her.”
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Just when I thought I would finally get my hand released, Lord Montyver kissed the back of my hand.
I swallow a scream that almost escapes my throat.
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Lord Montyver smiled cheerfully and let go of my hand.
He leaves after causing quite a storm.
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