Chapter 110

‘Carla, why is she… uh. What is this sound?”

Rustle, rustle. At that moment, something faintly shone in the distance.

“Woof!”

‘Lang? No… His Majesty?”

On this hot day, a tall man with a black hood covering his face wore a robe.

It was dark. But even in that silhouette, she could recognize Ejed. Annie moved towards him as if possessed by something.

Lang captured Ejed.

Lang grabbed the hem of his robe with her teeth and wouldn’t let it go.

“Lang, will you let me go, huh?”

However, Lang turned around, biting the hem of his robe. It looked like she was playing.

Riiiipp-

As the robe was torn, Ejed was very flustered. Fortunately, only the lower part was torn, so he was lucky.

Annie, who couldn’t stand to see it, opened her mouth.

“Lang, then he can’t use it.”

Lang turned her head slightly backward and exhaled a snort with a ‘hng.’ Annie was distraught at the appearance as if she was interfering.

Annie approached Langi and grunted, stroking the head.

“Aren’t you being too harsh? You’ve been discriminating against people since the last time. Do you like His Majesty so much?”

Annie raised her head as she sensed the startled Ejed’s gaze.

Annie stroked Lang’s fur, and she smiled.

“Long time no see. Your Majesty.”

“Uh… uh, huh.”

“Why didn’t you just go and give me the wreath yourself?”

“…”

Surprised, Ejed licked his lips, and Annie got her body up.

“Because of the people?”

“No.”

Ejed shook his head, Annie asked.

“Then why?”

“…I heard that you were having a meal with your family.”

It was his own consideration. Annie felt a sense of relief at Ejed’s answer. Is there anyone in the world who cares so much about others?

No, she doesn’t know if it’s because she was his love mentor, but he seemed to be more special to her. So she was excited too.

“Thank you.”

“Congratulations.”

The two who spoke at the same time widened their eyes. They looked at each other and burst into laughter at the same time.

The two sat on a bench and continued their conversation.

“Did you come here alone?”

“No. I parked the carriage outside the front door. In a place where people can’t see it…”

Annie rubbed her eyes. Is it because of drunkenness, or is it because of his slow and soft tone?

Somehow she feels sleepy. She was holding back her yawn, and she tried to respond.

It was surprising that Ejed had come so directly, but other things took precedence.

She had to respect the people who came this far Amid his busy schedule.

“You did well. And that rose is so pretty…”

***

Ejed couldn’t breathe properly. Annie rested her head on his shoulder and fell asleep, exhaling quietly.

“Well… Annie?”

“…”

As if a fire had poured down her face, a fever rose rapidly.

No matter how much he called her, Annie didn’t seem to wake up easily. It appeared that her tension had been cut off with the wine.

Ejed was very flustered. Of course, he was happy with this situation, but he felt like he would die of his pounding heart.

Ejed, not knowing what to do, stared at Lang, who was lying there from afar.

“L-Lang. Can you help me? What if Annie gets a cramp doing this?”

“…”

However, Lang glanced at the two of them as if she quickly became annoyed, and then she closed her eyes again.

Ejed was unable to do this or that and was stiff.

Then, someone approached.

“Carry the Lady on your back.”

***

Carla. It was no exaggeration to say that Carla was Annie’s best friend and companion.

She commanded fearlessly, but Ejed quietly followed. Even in summer, the temperature difference between the days is so significant that Annie might catch a cold.

‘She must have mistakened me for the flower delivery man.’”

Ejed walked, even muffled the sound of his footsteps, and fell into thought. It was fortunate.

Because of Lang, Annie discovered him, but he was not known to others.

Ejed, carefully carrying Annie, followed Carla through the serene mansion.

‘It’s because there’s no one there.’

He was afraid that anyone would see him and Annie’s reputation would be tarnished.

Meanwhile, Carla’s steps stopped.

Creak.

Ejed hesitated as Carla opened the door. Judging from the situation, he’s sure it’s Annie’s bedroom, but can he come in on his own?

As Ejed hesitated, Carla gestured.

“Uh… well.”

After taking one step, Ejed took a breath and stopped breathing. Annie’s room smelled very nice.

It was like the usual body scent that he could smell on her.

‘No, you can’t do this.’

Ejed hastily laid Annie on the bed after shaking his head heavily inside. Still, his movements were meticulous, as if he was handling pottery.

‘Done.’

“Ummm…”

Annie lying on the bed was like an angel.

Ejed, who stared blankly, hurriedly lowered his gaze. Somehow he felt guilty.

His lips parted as he hurriedly turned to the door. It was adorned with the wreath he had given her on the white table.

His heart swelled. Barely suppressing his smile, he headed towards the door.

Carla, who followed Ejed down the hallway, asked cautiously.

“Are you going already?”

As expected of Annie’s maid. She still takes care of people like this even when he was mistaken for the flower delivery man.

As Ejed nodded his head, Carla muttered with regret.

“I see. Be careful.”

“…”

Nodding his head, Ejed hurries out of the hallway so as not to have people seeing him.

Left alone, Carla waved her hand lightly toward the empty hallway.

“Come back often, Your Majesty.”