Volume 06, Act 59: The Evening Party Brings a Stormy Premonition Part 2
Translator: Blushy
Editor: delishnoodles
However, Cordelias insight had been overly optimistic.
She was really grateful that they gave her a lot of attention
(But I feel like my throat is starting to hurt.)
Whenever she attended tea parties with Nirupama, she was often the listener, when she talked with Vernoux, they talked the same amount and when she talked with Hazel, Hazel did most of the talking.
She had talked a lot at her coming of age ceremony, but the fatigue she had felt at that time had to do with her nervousness. However, she could talk with people slowly now unlike the last time, so they kept asking her short questions and she didnt have time to rest her mouth.
(Its also exhausting to be the hottest topic.)
Nirupama-obasama is quite talkative, but Ive never seen her act tired from talking. I need to get used to this too after all. It seems like I have to work hard.
(But, Im thirsty)
It happened when she thought that.
Would you like something to drink, Milady?
Excuse me?
Just kidding. How is it? Are you having fun?
My, Vernoux-sama.
The women around her raised their voices when Vernoux spoke to Cordelia from among the crowd of people. Vernoux didnt pay attention to those women, but he had an amused expression on his face, so it seemed like he had been gazing at the situation for a long time.
Vernoux had spoken jokingly and had presented the glass in his hand to Cordelia as if it was nothing.
At the same time, the women naturally distanced themselves from Cordelia.
They had done that because Vernoux was the son of a Marquis, but also because they concluded that it was better to give her time to moisturise her throat since she had been talking nonstop. Well talk to you laterthey said before they left.
Vernoux put his own glass to his lips and Cordelia also drank the glass that she had been given.
I had pretty good timing, didnt I?
Yes, thank you very much.
Give me back something in return. Anyway, something interesting happened, didnt it?
I appreciated some things. But Im not the only person who has something interesting happen to them.
Really?
Some of the ladies were looking over at Cordelia and Vernoux while blushing. They probably werent looking at Cordelia, but at Vernoux. She had already gotten too used to him, but she realised once again that he was someone who made the ladies blush.
It seemed fruitful.
Yes. It was quite fun to talk to different people.
Different people?
Cordelia raised her eyebrows since his words seemed to have a hidden meaning behind them.
Dont look at me like that. I just think youre right.
What do you mean?
For example, His Highness is also here. Myles is His Highnesss classmate.
Eh?!
Of course, hes incognito. A lot of people really came, didnt they?
She wanted to think that he was joking, but when she looked where he was looking, she certainly saw a young man with black hair.
That was definitely Prince Sylvester.
Clive was by Sylvesters side, and the other people around them seemed to be paying attention to Sylvester as well, but they didnt seem surprised that he had come. She felt like she was the person who was the most surprised by this as far as she could tell.
(When the heck did he get here?)
Cordelia hadnt noticed him arrive at all.
Its not that unusual. This isnt the first time hes gone incognito. When His Majesty was young, he would attend evening parties when the opportunity presented itself.
Your Highness, do you want to dance once in a while? Its not always fun just to practice. Dilly just said that shes good at dancing.
Cordelia almost screamed at Vernoux since he had said something outrageous.
Me? Isnt it better for me to dance with you, Vernoux-sama?
Its disgusting, isnt it? That situation. Give me a break.
Can I take your distress as a joke? Vernoux shrugged then laughed. He had been serious, and not joking, but it wasnt something that should be said out loud. All thats left is to hope that Sylvester-sama would refuse to dance with me.
(If hes here incognito then he wouldnt do something that would make him stand out.)
Cordelia believed as she waited for Sylvesters response.
However, her smile froze on her face when he presented his hand to her.
Then, can I have this dance?
With pleasure.
Even though she had replied straight away, she muttered, No way! in her mind.
Should I say that its thanks to the results of my lady training that I was able to behave perfectly despite thinking something completely opposite from what I said? Vernoux-sama did something unnecessary, she thought as she once again returned to the middle of the hall.
Having a worn-out throat is better than this. When I danced with Myles-sama, we had attracted the attention of those around us, but Im getting more attention right now.
Cordelia really wanted to get away from this situation, but since she had gotten this far, she wont run away until she finished dancing a song with him. Then, she thought about dancing so well that she would fascinate those around her and leave an impression in their minds.
(If I cant run away, then I should use this chance to show people what a wonderful lady I am, or it would be a big loss!)
But Cordelia widened her eyes as soon as the dance began.
(Hes good!)
The first thing she felt was that simple impression.
I didnt think he was bad, but I cant complain about his steps and tempo even though its the first time Im dancing with him. Are we just compatible or did he happen to see me dance with Myles-sama?
Cordelia was surprised and Sylvester met her eyes.
Sylvester looked like he had been caught unaware for a moment, but he instantly smiled gently.
It was worth practicing.
I thought I would dance weirdly because Im nervous. I might show you something uncool.
Sylvester-sama might not be used to dancing in front of people since Vernoux-sama had said he only practices.
(But it doesnt seem like he has to worry since hes this good at dancing Perhaps, did Vernoux-sama think it would be alright if something happened since Sylvester-sama is dancing with me?)
I was chosen as a practice partner to give Sylvester-sama confidence because it was convenient. When she thought of it like that, she felt a little calmer. If I dance automatically, then Ill be released from this soon.
Youre very good at dancing and I dont feel like its my first time dancing with you.
Im honoured.
Im sure the ladies who dance with Your Highness in the future will all say the same.
Ill have to do my best to make sure that happens.
Cordelia felt like his cheerful voice had dropped a little, so she looked at his expression, but he didnt seem uneasy. The song ended when she thought that she had misheard him, and they returned to their original location.
Then, Vernoux greeted them back with a light applause.
Your Highness, youve shown the results of your practicing. Dilly, you danced well.
Yeah, it was fun.
Cordelia only curtsied lightly in reply, but Sylvester, who had answered Vernoux, released Cordelias hand and smiled.
Thank you very much for dancing with me, Your Highness.
I should be the one saying that.
It ended without incident~.
Cordelia calmed down a lot since she felt relieved.
Ill ask Vernoux-sama about his reckless gesture at a later date, but now I need to leave.
Then, Your Highness and Vernoux-sama. I
Will excuse myself now.
Cordelias arm was suddenly pulled before she could finish her sentence and her back was turned to Vernoux and Sylvester.