Chapter 84

Luciel shook her skirt, got up from her seat, and told Ellington.

“I should get going.”

Max, who was still examining the color of the glass, expressed his gratitude.

“Thanks to you, I think I’ll be able to make higher quality glass.”

“Yes, I look forward to it. But I think it would be good to look at things other than glassware and ornaments.”

Her Majesty the Empress would have already seen all kinds of genuine glass crafts from other countries. It was great as it is, but something was lacking in order to completely satisfy The Empress.

After listening to Luciel’s words, Max nodded his head.

“I’ll think about it, but I don’t know anything else because I’ve only done what I’ve always done…”

He scratched his head in embarrassment.

Does that mean you’ll just keep making the things you’ve been making?

It seemed that if there was too much caution, it would be difficult for a person to show all his talents. Because he can’t try new challenges. His talent was not worth making only the same things as others.

‘I need something groundbreaking.’

It occurred to Luciel that she would have to think about the next thing. But right now, no thoughts came to her mind. Still, today, she personally visited the glass workshop and told Max about the secret of Naples seaweed. It seemed like a satisfying day.

‘I’m tired.’

Perhaps because of the body of a ten-year-old child, she felt that her stamina could no longer hold out. Luciel quickly fell asleep in the carriage.

Ellington put a blanket on Luciel, who had collapsed on the carriage seat. Ellington, who had been watching everything, also watched Luciel’s cleverness again, with his own eyes.

Besides, she naturally goes out of her way to share the secret of Naples seaweed.

‘If it’s Miss Luciel, it seems like Bellstein can find things that it had lost or not yet had, one by one.’

The presence of Luciel, who had jewel-like eyes and always surprises the adults, was amazing and precious.

Luciel must have been Bellstein’s most precious treasure. Ellington cheerfully smiled, pulled out the communication seat, and reported to the Duke.

After hearing the whole story, the Duke boasted again with a pleasant laugh.

―Our new daughter-in-law is truly a genius.

* * *

Luciel, who fell asleep in Ellington’s arms, was moved to the bedroom of the private residence. Rose and Bessie carefully followed him, in case she woke up.

While pretending not to see them, Kizef came down from his floor and sat down on the sofa in the parlor. Bell the owl sat gently on his shoulder.

“Master Kizef.”

When Ellington spotted Kizef, he nodded back.

“…Is Luciel back?”

“Yes, she went a long way to Ivnak today, so Little Madam will have a good night’s sleep.”

At Ellington’s report, Kizef’s brow furrowed slightly.

“If it was Ivnak, it would have been more than two hours by horse-drawn carriage from here.”

“It took less than an hour if we used a gate, but it’s quite far away.”

“Why did you two go to Ivnak?”

“Oh, I can’t tell you yet, because it’s a secret.”

The word “secret” made Kizef very uncomfortable.

“Se…cret? Has she forgotten to tell me?”

“How can she forget?”

“Even if it’s a contract, keeping her safe… It’s the husband’s duty, isn’t it?”

It was an embarrassing thing to say with his own mouth, but it had already gone out. Ellington’s green eyes sparkled.

“Master Kizef, are you jealous because me and the Little Madam when to Ivnak in secret?”

“Wh-who is!”

“We never went out to play. No need to be jealous. Rest assured.”

Even as he said that Ellington’s lips twitched from holding back the laughter.

“It’s not. I was just worried.”

“It was an outing accompanied by an escort knight and I also got permission from the Duke. You don’t have to worry about safety issues either.”

At Ellington’s gentle manner of speaking, Kizef kept his lips shut.

“I will tell you later what the circumstances are. It was a request from the Little Madam.”

“Yes.”

He didn’t know why…Ever since he heard that Luciel was gone with Ellington all day, he’s been distracted ever since.

Ellington was popular with young children because of his handsome look, intelligent image, and his gentle personality. In addition, he felt that Luciel was more friendly with Ellington than her own husband, that was him, which made Kizef jealous.

He certainly knew she would be more comfortable with others than with Kizef, who distanced himself from people.

But when he acknowledged those facts, his heart swelled even more.

You’re still my bride.

“Right. It’s okay. As Ellington said, it’s late.”

“Yes, please get some rest.”

Ellington slowly retreated as he received the young master’s gaze that became harsh for some reason.

Kizef gave orders to Rose and Bessie, who remained in the parlor.

“You guys should get going too. Tell Ralph he can also leave.”

“Yes, Young Master.”

When even the two left the private residence, the quiet air, which now had no one, split the surroundings. Kizef cautiously entered the room where Luciel was.

Luciel, who slept with an innocent face and breathed evenly, was quiet on the bed without tossing and turning.

“You’re sleeping so soundly.”

I don’t know what she’s been up to all day, but I could tell that Luciel was always clinging to something with all her might.

Bell, who was on Kizef’s shoulder, lifted his head and wept softly. Stroking the owl with his finger, Kizef said.

“Your owner is busy these days.”

When they exchanged letters, they often talked about daily life, but after he returned to the Duke’s Castle, there was no such thing anymore.

‘So I won’t bother you.’

‘We promised. We decided not to care about each other.’

Weird declarations were made.

Kizef’s eyes strangely sharpened and he pondered Luciel’s words.

A marriage that lasts until adulthood, and Luciel who was very busy every day. After contemplating, he came to a conclusion.

‘Are you already preparing to leave?’

Kizef, who was chewing his nails, became very anxious.

Due to the circumstances with Raven, he clearly had no intention of getting married, and he was the one who suggested that they break up with each other when she becomes an adult. But that fact was quickly put aside, and he continued to think.

‘No. She’s so affectionate and friendly with the family.’

In Bellstein, Luciel was apparently leading a safe and happy life.

Under the name of marriage.

When that marriage contract ends, she may leave…it was not impossible that this little child was already preparing for such a time. Kizef looked down at Luciel and thought so.

Luciel was the benefactor who saved his life, and now they are like a family.

‘That Luciel is running away…?’

For some reason, I didn’t want to create such a situation. However, it was also selfish for him to hold Luciel. Kizef had a complicated mind.

“Unh…”

Luciel tossed, slightly turned and hugged her doll tightly.

His blood-red eyes that were shaking with anxiety softened when he saw the little girl.

When I see this child, even if I feel bad, it changes for the better.

On their wedding day, Luciel was so cute and lovely that he didn’t even know it was her. The wedding dress, wrapped around her milky skin, looked like wings, making her look like an angel or a fairy.

No, she was so pretty that no words could describe her.

When she sleeps, there’s no problem if he stares intently, so he should watch a little more before going to bed.

Kizef kept Luciel’s face in his eyes for a long time.

* * *

“…uh?”

The next day, Luciel, who came out to the parlor, was frozen. She had found Kizef feeding Bell. Although he was sitting on the sofa, his elongated limbs made him look good.

Luciel inwardly admired.

‘I think it will take fifty years for me to be tall enough to match Kizef.’

He was dressed comfortably, but perhaps because of his handsome face, every time she looked at him, she always seemed to have no place to put her eyes.

By the way, Luciel felt almost like she was living alone these days, having never met Kizef during her stay in the private residence.

“Did you sleep well?”

Kizef spoke first because of Luciel’s awkward attitude when she saw him. Her bright, well-shaped lips smiled like a painting.

“Yes. When did you come?”

“Since yesterday evening.”

“I see.”

“I heard you’ve been to Ivnak all day?”

“You heard it from Ellington. Yes, I did.”

Kizef secretly expected Luciel to tell him the details, but Luciel didn’t say anything more.

“I’m hungry. Breakfast… did you eat?”

“No.”

“Then shall we have breakfast together?”

Luciel tried to speak livelily and waved the bell. Rose and Bessie came in as if they had been waiting.

“Good morning, Little Madam, Young Master, did you sleep well?” (Bessi)

“Yes. I passed out yesterday.” (Luciel)

“That’s right, Deputy Ellington brought you back in his arms.” (Rose)

“Did you two sleep well, too? I want to have breakfast. What’s on the menu today?” (Luciel)

Maybe it was because she was comfortable with her maids, Luciel talked a lot.

“This morning we also have baked rye bread and corn stew, roast turkey and apple crumble, and smoked pork and pancakes. What would you like to drink?”

Luciel was already drooling at Rose’s explanation.

“Wow, that sounds so delicious. What kind of drink would you like, Kizef?”

“Earl Gray.”

“Fruit juice for me.”

“They say the green grapes are fresh today.”

At those words, Luciel was very excited. Eating delicious food every day gave her a feeling of never-ending happiness.

Soon the table was filled with food. Luciel thanked Chef Seth for making the food and drank green grape juice first. It was sweet and refreshing, and it stimulated her taste buds. So the two ate together for a long time.

For a while, there was nothing but the sound of dishes being moved and tableware being used. From time to time, each time their eyes met, Luciel smiled at Kizef.

“This is really delicious. Try it.”

Luciel said so while recommending the turkey. Her face was filled with a feeling of fullness and happiness.

“You really like to eat.”

“Yes.”

“You like sweet things, too.”

“That’s right.”

Luciel even ate dessert in a happy way, feeling blessed with every bite she took. It was surprising to see how she could eat well with such a small mouth and body.

He held his chin and languidly looked at Luciel. Her white, chubby cheeks were full of food.

‘…It’s cute.’