Chapter 50:

Chapter 50:

Ah.

At Juliets unexpected response, Gray wore a puzzled expression.

Dont you know? The Duke of Carlyle, Ruler of the North. Isnt it famous even in the capital?

Juliet smiled without a word.

Lionel had told her that all her cousins knew about Juliet was that she used to live in the capital.

No. Youre right, hes famous.

But why did you react that way?

Just, I was a bit surprised.

Juliet forced a smile.

Right. We were a bit surprised too.

Gray pondered for a moment, rubbing his chin.

Since its the Dukes family wedding, the other party must also be from a great family, but so far, theres no word about which family the bride comes from.

Of course.

The woman Lennox Carlyle would take as his wife would be a woman from an unknown family with no known status.

And Duke Carlyle would forbid even her name from passing through peoples lips.

Unlike someone who didnt care and ignored it, even when they were picked on.

Juliet?

When Juliet, with her head down, didnt speak for a while, Gray carefully called her.

Juliet, did I make a mistake?

Gray tilted his head, wearing a worried expression.

No, its me, just give me a moment. I need to get something I left behind.

Juliet hastily made an excuse and quickly left.

After a bit of aimless walking, she ended up in front of the carriage where her luggage was.

Without thinking, Juliet swung open the carriage door and began to look for her luggage.

She reached for her belongings in an unconscious state, unaware of what she was doing.

The neatly arranged bag soon became a mess, but it wasnt as messy as Juliets mind.

A wedding.

In the Carlyle family, there was only one person of age to have a wedding.

How many days had passed since she left the capital? A week? Ten days?

With whom? With Dahlia?

Knock knock.

At that moment.

Someone knocked on the carriage door from outside.

Juliet? Are you in there?

Yes!

Juliet quickly wiped her cheeks and took a deep breath before opening the carriage door.

Helen, with a worried expression, was standing there.

Behind Helen, Gray was peeping in, wearing an anxious expression.

It seems that the worried Gray had rushed to tell Helen about it.

Juliet, are you okay?

Yes. I just have a headache and was looking for some medicine.

Juliet nonchalantly smiled and shook the small pillbox in her hand. The pills made a clattering noise as they hit each other.

I see.

Helen finally seemed relieved and hugged Juliet, laughing.

Im sorry I couldnt keep the promise. But lets come back and do lots of fun things together. Okay?

Helen patted Juliets back.

Yes, dont worry and go on your way.

* * *

Isaac, Helen, and even Gray left.

According to the plan, the party should have set off for Carcassonne. However, the heavy rain that had fallen earlier had tied up their movements.

Its passing rain, so well depart as soon as it stops.

The manager who was leading the group came to Juliet to explain.

Manager Walter was literally the person who oversaw almost all the practical work on behalf of the Guilds owner, Helen.

Despite there being no need for it, it seemed that Helen had instructed him before leaving, so Walter dutifully informed Juliet of the reason for the delay in departure.

Although Juliet said that it was okay not to inform her as he might be busy, Walter was adamant.

While waiting for the rain to lighten, Juliet killed time under the tent.

In fact, after Helen and Isaac left, the atmosphere of the group had considerably quieted down.

It was a strange thing.

Oh, its not me, its over there-

Eshel started to point towards the outside of the tent about twenty steps away, but then raised his eyebrows.

Huh? What is he doing?

Eshel stared at someone hiding behind the carriage with an expression of disdain.

And the person wasnt even hiding properly. A shock of red hair was sticking out because they had leaned their head out curiously.

However, Eshel decided to let it go this once because of their seemingly earnest attempt to hide.

In the end, Eshel clicked his tongue once, then spoke to Juliet.

I made it. Does it suit your taste?

It was delicious. Thank you.

Without lifting her head, Juliet nodded in thanks to Eshel.

Eshel placed the empty cup from Juliets hand onto the table, then subtly took a seat next to Juliet.

In just one more day, we will arrive in Carcassonne.

Yes, thats right.

Which means you can finally sleep on a bed without wheels. Thats good, isnt it?

Juliet chuckled.

It was quite amusing to see Eshel trying to continue the conversation in an uncharacteristically awkward way.

In fact, from her side, she had been wary of him from the start because he was a mage, but Eshelrids first impression wasnt bad.

Fortunately, Juliet didnt chase Eshel away. Juliet gave him a quick glance before turning her head back to her book.

Eshel knew that Juliet had not turned the page she had folded for quite some time now.

In fact, she had been at a standstill for several hours.

Do I really need to go this far?

Eshel felt a slight sense of doubt.

Eshel was quite fond of the Lebatan family, but it was largely from the position of an employer and an employee.

And it was the same for Juliet, who suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

Eshelrids attitude towards Juliet was close to politeness mixed with a moderate amount of social skills. There was no need to treat her warmly just because she was the niece of the employers family.

However, Eshelrid spread out a bunch of things he had brought onto the table.

Whats this?

He didnt think it would work with something like this, but it really did. Juliet showed interest in what he had brought.

It was an ordinary leather bracelet.

Other than the seemingly cheap-looking green gemstone or something in the center, it was no different from any other bracelet.

Its a tracking spell.

Ah.

While wondering where on this bracelet-looking object the tracking magic was, Juliet quickly realized what he meant.

Its a magic stone. I see.

A magician casts a spell on the magic stone, allowing the bracelet to be tracked for a limited time.

Because the forest is dangerous.

Youre capable.

Juliet genuinely admired him.

With this, it seemed like it could be very useful in various ways in the North or on the island.

Of course, you would need the labor of a magician who could infuse magic into it every day, but it was definitely a new method.

Was it developed by the Mage Tower?

The Mage Tower..

Juliet glanced up to catch Eshelrids reaction.

I have something I want to ask.

Yes, go ahead and ask.

Were you in the Mage Tower too?

Of course.

Then why did you leave the Mage Tower?

Eshel smiled slightly, picked up the tracking devices filled with magic, and stood up.

Ill take this to Teo and be back.

All of a sudden?

But you said I could ask?

I said you could ask, not that I would answer, didnt I?

What a word game.

Juliet gave him a look as if to tell him to stop talking, and Eshel grinned.

Just then.

Help me!

What?

Suddenly, there was a commotion outside.