Chapter 138

‘Carla….. Why did you do that in the morning?”

Carla was originally interested in Annie’s routine, but this morning she’s a bit more skeptical.

Overjoyed by her owner’s words that she might be a little late, Carla rummaged through her wardrobe. Before long, she had her hands full of ribbons and hairpins, which she usually did not use well.

What’s this? Embarrassed, Annie was startled, but Carla smiled slyly.

[Come here. I’m going to decorate you the prettiest today. ]

That……. Does she want me to dress up like a princess in the Imperial Palace?’

If not, she might want Annie to meet a man. Carla tends to be a little restrained from it these days, but she used to say those kinds of words in her mouth.

Annie’s gaze fell on the round mirror on her desk. The gilded-rimmed expensive mirror was given to her by her mother as a gift.

The red ribbon tied to her short hair was awkward. Annie looked at the ribbon a few more times for nothing, before she looked down at the paperwork.

She doesn’t have time to be like this now. Two of her bodies are not enough for her to keep her promise to Ejed later.

While Annie was doing her job, she thought of Ejed from time to time.

‘His Majesty can’t wait. Let’s arrive early today.’

Knock, knock.

Raising her head to the sound of knocking on her desk, she saw Rai. Where did he got it, he was wearing a different outfit today.

He wore a gray, rough textured robe, and it suited him very well.

“Are you busy?”

Rai spoke to her respectfully, conscious of other people. In fact, all of her seniors, including the classmates on either side, were staring at her.

Well, even if they stand still, they can’t help but tremble at the fact that a man with one bigger head than others is mixed with skinny men.

Seeing that he didn’t bring up his business right away, it seemed that he didn’t come for Foreign Affairs. She couldn’t keep it by her desk like this, so Annie stood up, pointing her eyes at the exit.

Fortunately, there were no other people on the officials-only terrace. She looked around several times and said with a sorry face.

“Did you go home safely yesterday?”

“I’m not a kid, of course. I went to the night market you mentioned, bought some goodies, and shared them with other envoys. Thanks to Annie.”

Obviously, Rai spoke well in a clear voice. That’s why he has come as a representative of a country.

The sense of consideration for the other party without feeling sorry or embarrassed came from his relaxed smile.

Still unable to waste the time, Annie tried to end the conversation in a hurry.

“Why are you here? I’m sorry, but I’m busy right now.”

Instead of answering her, Rai stretched out his arm towards Annie. A white, frozen rose rose in his hand.

The rose, made from white cold air, shimmered mysteriously like a piece of glass.

“…..”

Annie sighed inside as she watched Rai hand her a rose.

While the two of them were alone, a man handed her a rose, and she couldn’t understand the meaning of it.

‘I didn’t expect it….. ha. It’s definitely Kessen… They weren’t shy about expressing their emotions.’

They were also a ferocious nation that immediately expressed their liking and dislike.

Now it was undoubtedly the former situation, and she doesn’t know how he likes her, but she’s terribly troubled.

‘….should I get this or not?’

No matter how well they communicate, and no matter how close they are, she is a good official. She must not do anything that will offend him or provoke him.

But when she received this, it was obvious what her colleagues would say.

Above all, if the intention was to apply for a relationship, she could never receive it.

“Well, Sir Rai is definitely a nice person. But I don’t want to meet anyone at the time…..”

But Rai smiled calmly. As if he was expecting her rejection, Annie was puzzled.

He said, carefully holding out the rose flower.

“You don’t have to take it. Just, hold it for a second.”

“…..”

She couldn’t refuse any more, so Annie lightly touched her fingertips. Then a mysterious thing happened.

A rose that radiated a dazzling light melted like sand.

And she felt her whole body soften.

It was like the holy water she experienced at Porcaus Falls. Astonished, Annie opened her eyes wide, he smiled.

“Then I’ll leave. Do your best for the rest of the time, and I’ll see you tomorrow.”

He left the terrace before Annie could utter a word.

Annie, who was left alone, stared blankly at her empty hands. A warm aura spread from her slightly moist hands, as if wet with dew.

The effect was great. She even thought that if she married a Kessen, she would live a long life.

“…is it because you don’t know I declared non-marriage?”

She needed to inform it next time. Annie, who had made up her mind, hurriedly went to find her seat.

This is not the time. Still, things to do awaited her.

***

Meanwhile, at that time, Ejed, who had finished his political affairs more neatly than ever, was immersed in trouble.

Sev sat on his shoulder in the office chair and let out a droopy yawn.

‘…what should I do with Annie today?’

Entertaining Annie was the first thing, but he had to pay attention to other things too.

He had to show his manly side as well as reveal his heart. That way, he can make a confession to Annie.

‘Still… Miss Annie listened to me yesterday as well.’

He was sorry to think of Annie talking with frustration, but his heart fluttered like a spring breeze.

Annie was worried about the future he would suffer and gave him advice.

When he recalled that moment, he was so full that he wanted to brag about it to both of his aides right away.

Oh my God, that Annie who was afraid for him and was on his side. She thought of him like she cared for Carla and her family.

He was proud that he had now reached the point where he could select a topic for conversation.

‘Now I can easily share ten words with Miss Annie. Today, I have to make Miss Annie happy!’

Ejed’s eyes lit up.