Episode 204.1

Episode 204.1

(EP-204.1) Summer #2

204 Cold Summer #2

According to Mirna, there were three very good reasons for me to stay at their villa.

First, Sir Theo has many enemies. While serving under Queen Aira, you have undoubtedly made foes.

At Mirnas words, I thought of the enemies I had made. There were many rebels who tried to usurp Aira.

Rumors of being dismissed by the Queen will spread quickly. Then there will be many who will target Sir Theo. Wouldnt a dependable shade be necessary for Sir Theos safety?

Mirna confidently presented her argument as if it were the most reasonable and obvious thing. However, Elga, who was listening, crossed her arms and frowned.

Hey, isnt it better for him to be with me than to be at your villa? Having the Lioness familys protection is better than the Draco familys dining room, with just a signboard left.

Fufu, as expected of Lady Lioness. You never stray from my expectations, do you? This is where the second reason comes in.

And what might that be?

Second. Lady Lionesss dormitory is in the Single digits Platinum Hall. If you stay there, youll definitely run into the Queen, surely.

Whether it was intentional or not, Mirna paused and swallowed briefly. Even in that moment, with half of her face concealed behind the fan, her alluring crimson eyes were fixed on my face.

As if urging me to imagine, to envision staying in Elgas dormitory and encountering Aira in the hallway or somewhere else.

It would be dreadful, that much was certain

With experience as a college CC, I knew how awkward it could be to bump into an ex-girlfriend in the corridor or lecture hall.

Of course, Aira wasnt an ex-girlfriend but you get the idea.

In that sense, our villa is the ideal place for a quiet stay. Its peaceful and, besides, its impossible for a man to stay in Lady Lioness dormitory in the first place.

Then what is the third reason?

That.

Mirna, who had been explaining meticulously, suddenly found herself at a loss for words. Soon, she fluttered the fan that covered her face and asked insistently.

Is that really important now? Isnt it enough for Lady Lioness to understand with just the first two reasons?

I even thought of a passing bird at the window to be a messenger pigeon she sent to me.

But there was nothing of the sort.

Really? Was this how it was going to be?

The sun was relentlessly blazing down the earth. The weather forecast said that it was probably the hottest of the month, yet my heart felt as cool as the shade in the courtyard.

Before long, I noticed a gathering of people bustling in the park. Among them sat a woman with a familiar face.

!

I was startled and hid in a corner like some guilty criminal. It would have been really awkward if our eyes met.

As I hid in the corner, I stole a quick glance through the crowd.

There was Aira, with bare legs exposed to everyone without wearing stockings. Her hair was somewhat disheveled, and her clothes seemed a bit wrinkled.

She looked far from the perfect Queen she usually portrayed herself as.

That was right, of course.

I somehow felt better. Aira might have a sharp mind, but she was clumsy in unexpected ways. Was she uncomfortable without me?

Was she starting to miss me now?

As I smirked with such thoughts-.

So, where is my court secretary?

Aira glanced around at the people nearby and spoke as such. A court secretary? It was clear she was looking for me. Indeed, Aira couldnt do without me. I felt a slight sense of pride.

Your Majesty the Queen. I have brought everything you requested.

Yes. Good job.

Suddenly, someone approached Aira and knelt before her. My brow furrowed in confusion. Who was this?

I wasnt familiar with them. Despite being in the sweltering summer heat, they were draped in all-black fabric, and their face was covered with a spider-like veil.

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