Chapter 64

“…… Who is coming?”

I closed the book I was reading and looked at Louryl.

“The Second Prince’s Majesty is visiting the Lombardy mansion…… A little while ago, the Second Prince went from Imperial Palace.”

I doubted my ears.

Perez is coming to Lombardy?

Was it possible for him to go outside as he wants?

Of course, he wasn't in a situation where he had to live like before, but it took many times to get around the castle and get around freely.

But is he going to leave the Emperor's territory, the Poirak Palace, and come to Lombardy?

This would be a good chance to be attacked by someone on the street.

"Today?"

"Yes. They say they arrive around noon.”

“Huh……”

Is Perez stupid?

There is no reason for him to come to Lombardy.

“Why?”

"I do not know……”

Louryl shrugged and whispered.

“By the way, Young Lady. Did you know your Majesty the Second Prince?”

Oh, and it turns out that Louryl doesn't know.

"Hmm. A few moments ago. It's only temporary, I just exchanged letters."

"Ah! Maybe, that...…”

Instead of answering, she nodded.

Just as expected.

A strange smile appeared on Louryl's face.

"Oh my goodness. Then, your Majesty, the Second Prince is coming to see our Young Miss!”

Sigh.

It was also clear that she had a strange imagination.

“It's not like that. There must be something else.”

"But when the servant of the Imperial Palace called me, didn't that mean he came to see Young Miss?"

"That……Well? Was there only Louryl in that place?”

“Well, no. It was me and the butler.”

The butler oversees the mansion but usually takes care of my grandfather's surroundings.

“If so, it means he is coming to see me and my grandfather……”

However, there was no reason to guess.

Especially in this situation where he and I are pretending to not know each other.

“Well, we'll know when Perez comes.”

Anyway, he was coming here, and it was something I couldn't prevent.

And since the servant of the Imperial Palace visited the mansion in the morning, everyone would know that Perez was coming.

I kept reading, ignoring Louryl, who kept looking at me with emoji-like eyes laughing.

It was a book containing information and examples of treatment for various rare diseases such as Tlenbrew.

Time quickly passed and it was noon when the sunset in the middle of the sky.

From a distance, I could see the Imperial Carriage Perez was riding.

However, the Imperial Knights were with him behind, and the huge Imperial Banner was attached.

It meant a very formal visit.

My grandfather sent me a letter telling me to take him to the office after lunch with Perez because he promised beforehand.

But I wasn't alone in front of the mansion.

“Shananet-nim, Viese-nim, and Laurels-nim. They all sent their family's attendants.”1

Louryl whispers in my ear.

That was right.

It seemed like everyone was sending people to check the situation.

It was not the First Prince who came, but the Second Prince who came to visit Lombardy and called me.

I could tell just by seeing the eyes of the attendants staying on me.

Dagdak, dagdak.

Finally, the horse stopped and the door of the carriage opened.

Even today, Perez, whose face is almost expressionless, walked toward us.

But I could tell by seeing Perez' eyes shining brightly.

That guy, he's very excited right now.4

Before Perez made a mistake, I immediately bent my knees and was a little polite.

“Hello, His Majesty the Second Prince. welcome. I was waiting.”

"Ah…… Hello, Lombardy Young Miss.”

Perez looked around for a moment and then followed my play.

“Unfortunately, my grandfather has an appointment, so I will take you to my father's residence. We have lunch together and go to Grandpa's office after lunch.”

“…...Yeah."

It is a success.

I succeeded in saying hello awkwardly like people with bare acquaintances.

The relentless gazes of the servants who had been given the task continued until we left the mansion hall and entered the pavilion.

Even though the head waiter was very attentive, now we were far away.

I was able to relax only when I entered our house through the long corridor.

Fortunately, the knights accompanying Perez stood guard outside the front door.

I asked when I sat down on the sofa in the living room.

“Woo. Why are you here, Perez?”

"I want to see you, Tia."

“Do not play.”

“Really.”

As Perez and I started chatting, Lauryl's eyes widened.

"Miss……”

"Why?"

“You are more close than I think…... You two."

“…… Louryl?”

When Perez called her name, Louryl was surprised to the point of jumping.

“My, how do you know my name……”

“Because Tia mentioned you a few times in a letter.”

“Oh, yes…… I see.”

Louryl looked at me and blushed brightly.