CH 286

They both drew a card.

Elisha was 3, and Noel was 15 this time.

“…..Anyway, it seems that Lord Noel is having great luck today.”

Elisha rearranged the cards, his face was swallowing his humiliation, and moved to the seat across from Rieta.

“What?”

Then Rieta let out a puzzled sound.

Noel won the bet on Noel, so why did he remain in the uncomfortable seat?

“Did the betting rules change without my knowledge?”

In the end, the two did not answer her question.

In any case, Rieta was also satisfied that her seat space had been expanded, so she did not inquire further.

As they rode out of town in a carriage, they arrived at a hunting ground favored by nobles.

It was a bit smaller than the one owned by the imperial family, but thanks to its excellent natural environment, various creatures inhabited the place.

A white tent was erected at the entrance of the forest.

She could see the Duchy’s flag  waving above it.

Near the tent, Princess Gabriella’s attendants dressed as ordinary attendants were busy moving.

It was a secret that Gabriella was here, so they were dressed like that.

They recognized Rieta and Noel as they got off the carriage and quietly approached them.

“Princess Rieta, Lord Noel.”

Rieta looked around the tent and asked, ‘Is that person inside?’

They answered with relief when Rieta didn’t speak of the subject.

“No, that person is in the forest with Lord Darrell right now.”

That would mean that Princess Gabriella went hunting.

But something’s weird.

‘Of course, the development went with the original story, but…’

In the original story, Princess Gabriella left the female lead in Noel’s care and left to hunt.

But now that Noel isn’t here, she probably wouldn’t have followed Darrell.

So, is the female lead alone in the tent by now? Or did she go with Princess Gabriella?

After thinking about it, Rieta decided to ask the attendant honestly.

“Then there is no one in the tent…?”

“No, there is that person’s guest.”

“Ah, that person’s guest.”

That would be the female lead.

Rieta smiled in relief. It worked in a better way.

The female lead must be lonely in that empty tent by now.

If Noel showed up, greeted her, and helped her to have a good time, she might have liked him more.

Positive hope bloomed in Rieta.

But.

“And young McLeanis with us in the tent.”

Her face soon became hesitant when she heard the story the the attendant naturally said.

“Mc, McLean?”

“Yes.”

Why is he here now?!

Oh my God, while Noel looked away for a while, Hugh McLean rushed in like this.

Even if he’s a male lead, this is against the rules. Because this is the time where Noel meets the female lead.

“How is Hugh McLean here?”

“It looks like he just came out nearby. He joined us by chance.”

Even if it was a coincidence, it was really too much to take the small percentage of the sub-male lead.

Rieta decided to hurry a little.

“Tell McLean and that person’s guest that we are here.”

“Yes, understood.”

Noel summoned the attendant who was going with Rieta’s instruction and stopped him.

“Wait a minute, Princess. Are you going to the tent?”

“Of course!”

Noel stared at her with a somewhat puzzled face when Rieta yelled at him.

“Sister and Brother aren’t even in there?”

“But they say there’s McLean.”

“Do you have any business with him?”

Yes of course there is!

Interfering with Noel’s important moment! She wanted to tell him that it is really too much.

Of course, she can’t really say that.

“I, I don’t have any business with McLean…”

Noel shrugged at Rieta’s answer and offered another suggestion.

“Then I’ll take you to where Brother is. We’ll be able to find him quickly because there’s a signal.”

“You want to go inside the hunting grounds?”

“Don’t worry, I won’t ask Princess to ride a horse alone.”

Despite Noel’s kindness, Rieta shook her head.

Did he know what romance would take place in that tent and he rather leave for the hunting ground?

“Well…… I want to go to where McLean is.”

When Rieta mumbled, Noel shot out aterrifying look for some reason.

She doesn’t know what makes him so angry.

“Noel.”

Rieta, wanting to hurry, decided to use his oath without any choice.

“You said you would be the one who knows my heart.”

Noel’s eyes trembled as he looked up at her intently.

“You really don’t know my heart……?”

“Uaaahh!”

He clutched his head with both hands and screamed in pain.

If she asks him with such a cute face, he would have no other choice but to listen, even if he hates Hugh Mackline!

Noel scratched his head incessantly.

The one who won the card bet was Noel, but somehow it felt like things were going according to Rieta’s will instead.

“Nooeel.”

“Alright. We’re going to the tent. We’re going!”

He did what he could not concede.