Chapter 109

Rieta freely expressed Noel’s feelings.

Needless to say, it was very dangerous to call Noel here.

It was because it was full food that Noel didn’t like.

‘Extremely sweet’ and ‘ultimately sweet’.

Noel always puts on a strange expression every time I eat something like this.

He said that the sweet smell was so bad, he would frown or pinch his nose.

To the extent that she thought it was a bit exaggerated.

That’s not fixed even if the Duke scolded him for it.

So, no matter how much Noel pretended to be a gentleman, he might reveal his true nature as soon as he saw this table full of sweets.

It’s okay for Noel to be rude in front of me, but I don’t want him seen being rude in front of other people!

By any chance, Noel’s manners were poor. If there were even rumors, it would be trouble.

Rieta looked at the Princess with an earnest expression on her face.

Please just let me go, with the meaning of that.

“Well, the Princess is right. Noel is now a full-fledged gentleman. He wouldn’t care about that.”

Rieta smiled brightly and breathed a sigh of relief.

“Yes, Noel is a gentleman, so he doesn’t care. Besides, he wouldn’t want to be a nuisance by having to join all of a sudden.”

Rieta thought she had found ‘a good reason why Noel couldn’t join’.

But that was a complete miscalculation.

Because of Rieta’s words, the other girls even started talking about calling Noel.

“Oh, don’t worry about us. If it’s Mayer’s little master, he’s always welcome.”

“He’s young, but he’s truly a gentleman?”

“It’s because the Duke and Sir Darrel would have been good examples.”

“He was so worried about the Princess that he came to pick her up.”

No.

It is not.

Rieta, she eagerly wanted to deny them, but of course she couldn’t.

Not now that the Princess also agreed with them.

“Well, I think I would be sorry if I let Noel go like this. If it’s all right, I’d like to spend some time together.”

In this way, with Rieta’s exception, Noel’s participation was decided unanimously.

The quick-witted Imperial attendant hurriedly arranged a seat for Noel, and conveyed the Princess’ intention to him.

If it’s like this . . .

Rieta had no choice but to hope that Noel would reject the princess’ request.

However, today, it seemed that God had decided to completely ignore Rieta’s wishes.

She saw Noel following behind the attendant who had gone to relay the news.

When she saw him standing upright and walking, she thought it was the version of Noel who still pretended to be a ‘gentleman’, so she was relieved in that regard.

But she still had something to worry about.

Wouldn’t Noel frown upon seeing this ‘terribly sweet food’?

Rieta communicated her intentions to him with a quick glance.

Noel, it’s okay not to eat this snack. So please, hide the cheeky look you wear in the mansion! For the sake of your future unrequited love!

Noel got closer and closer.

Rita waited for the moment he checked the table, and tightened her hand on the hem of her robe.

“Noel.”

Soon the Princess stood up from her seat, and she approached him.

Thanks to this, the time he took to check the table full of sweets was delayed.

“Sister.”

“I’m sorry for calling you suddenly, but I’m worried that we didn’t meet properly in the last hunting competition.”

“It’s okay. Rather, thank you. Because I thought that I would like to meet you too.”

At Noel’s confident answer, the Princess clapped her hands in admiration.

She had only heard from Rieta that he acted like a gentleman, but it’s the first time she actually saw it.

“I won’t hold you for long, and if you come home late, uncle will be worried.”

The Princess said, “Sit down,” and recommended an empty seat.

His head finally turned to the table where Rieta and the girls were standing around.

Rieta’s heart felt like it was about to burst with tension. That was then.

Wiggle.

Noel’s eyebrows vibrated slightly.

“. . . !”

Probably no one noticed, but he couldn’t fool Rieta’s eyes.

That was no different than a sign just before Noel acted rudely.

Oh my God, Noel! Please bear with that ugly expression!

Rieta looked at him with desperate eyes.

“. . . Ah.”

Noel opened his mouth after a while. Like a little bit of trouble.

No way . . . you’re sad there’s nothing to eat here, and that you didn’t bring something, are you?

Rietta hoped it would remind him of a time when he was upset while arguing for a side dish at the mansion.

“I’m sorry for some reason.”

At Noel’s first words with a frown on his forehead, Rieta hurriedly interrupted his words.

“No, Noel! Thanks for coming to pick me up!”