CH 147

Side Story 1 (2)

“I’m telling you the truth.”

“Huh, I see.”

She said so, but Leon couldn’t question more. Instead, Leon decided to change his target.

Turning his head, he growled at Tom and Geras, who were working hard.

“You guys, if you send work to the Grand Duchy in Brimde Castle, I won’t let it go.”

Tom and Geras froze, staring at each other and looking around nervously.

Just then, Dana told them to send the books, but Leon said he’ll kill them. Who should they listen to at a time like this?

“Leon, stop, and let’s go now. I really just stopped by.”

“Oh, yes, I see.”

Leon took his eyes off them and helped Dana up. Leon’s gaze at her was restless because he thought she would fly or explode if he grabbed her.

As they were now used to it, people around him just pretended not to see him and focused on their work.

“Your Grace, I have specially prepared a carriage with a magic device on its wheels.”

Leon replied to Ahil’s words,

“Good job. You must have done every inspection, right?”

“Yes, of course.”

The carriage boasted the equivalent of a modest mansion. But understandably, each wheel had a spring and the expensive magic stone was also attached. They reduced the vibration of the wagon to increase ride comfort and make the movement much faster.

It was all to safely take Dana, who was in full term, to Brimde Bay.

Dana headed to the carriage, supported by Leon. And inside, he was quiet.

One day when she was alone with Leon, the words “I want to see the sea” casually escaped his mouth, and they eventually ended up like this.

But she couldn’t ignore Leon’s sincerity, so Dana gladly agreed. However, it was inevitable that the work was left behind, the money was poured out here, and the time was wasted.

Dana and Leon decided to go with the only wagon, so Brimde Bay’s separate palace would probably be in a mess.

Not only cleaning, but also the garden would have to be refurbished, and it would be hectic to fill it with items that suit the taste of the Grand Duchess.

I’m sorry for some reason.

But at the same time, she was excited to see the sea.

She stood at the carriage door and tried to climb, but Leon suddenly stopped her.

“Wait, Dana.”

Then Leon lifted Dana, got into the carriage, and put her down on the seat. Dana quickly looked outside the door, and the servants were noticeably indifferent.

Dana slapped Leon on the shoulder.

“Oh, I told you not to do it in front of people.”

“Is their gaze important? Your body is more important.”

Dana sighed silently as she looked at Leon speaking casually. Was this person always like this?

The door of the carriage closed and they set off shortly after. Certainly, it was fast and unshakable like a carriage that a lot of money was poured into.

Dana opened the window in the carriage wide and looked at the scenery outside. The chilly wind passed with her golden hair swaying gently.

Leon put a thick blanket over her shoulder, and Dana let him do what he did without a murmur.

* * *

They finally arrived at Brimde Bay.

Dana looked at the appearance of Brimde Castle located there. The white-brick castle was suitably sized and covered with a blue roof. It was a perfect match for the sea.

Both the servants who were dispatched in advance from Tertius Castle and the original servants of Brimde Castle came out and greeted them politely.

Dana slowly entered the castle with their hospitality.

“Did you heat the room?”

“Yes, Your Highness. I lit the fireplace an hour ago.”

“… Leon, it’s not even the middle of winter, do you have to do that?”

When Dana looked at him anxiously and asked, Leon said firmly,

“Don’t underestimate the sea breeze. Even now, the temperature drops at night.”

In the end, Dana couldn’t say anything about his explanation. It was all for her, but a little, just a little bit frustrating.

So she pushed Leon’s hand that supported her.

Leon looked at Dana with a puzzled expression, and Dana walked half a step ahead of him.

Dana knew. This was just the behavior of a person who was in love.

But… I don’t have enough free time.

As he entered, a knight rushed to Leon on a horse.

“Your Grace!”

The two stopped and looked back. The knight bowed politely to Leon and Dana and spoke in a quick tone toward Leon.

“The nobles are in a hurry to see you since they heard that Your Grace has arrived.”

Dana said to Leon, showing a sad expression to his words.

“I’ll be in first, take your time to do your business.”

“Will you be okay?”

“Everyone here knows, what?”

Lisa came up to Dana and helped her instead of Leon. Leon stared at Dana’s arm that Lisa was holding, and eventually went outside with the knight.