Chapter 117

Because It’s Important [Part 1]

“Emma-sama!!!”

When Emma entered the embroidery class classroom, the young ladies who sat with her at the same table greeted her with concern.

“My, my, good morning, everyone. You came early today, I see?”

Even the leisurely Marion had already arrived.

“Are you feeling well!? I heard that you fainted at the banquet... You shouldn’t overexert yourself, you know? I thought you would be absent today, and yet...!”

Francesca gently led Emma by the hand to her seat and helped her sit down.

...this sort of caring behavior is one of Francesca’s charms.

She looked like a bossy lady but seemed, unexpectedly, to be the most feminine of the group members.

I knew it. I should definitely use pink laces for Francesca’s dress. Neat, cute, and not too sweet. The arrangement will be difficult, but it’s fun thinking about it...

“Thank you for your concern. I’m doing absolutely, thoroughly great.”

She hadn’t fainted at the banquet, but because she was seen by many nobles being carried by the Prince, it seemed that news of Emma’s embarrassing state had reached Francesca’s ears, even though she hadn’t participated.

“Emma-sama, does your arm hurt? I was so worried after hearing the story from my brother, you know?”

Looking at Emma’s right arm, Marion further advised Emma to sit out the lesson if it was still hurting.

Imperial Prince Tasuku’s POV

The ninjas... are alive?

The 19 ninjas who Count Stuart said had been ‘taken care of’ were alive right before my eyes.

Moreover, judging from their appearance, they had been released unharmed.

As their clothes weren’t torn anywhere, did this mean that these elites couldn’t put up a fight when they were caught?

Why?

Did the ninjas divulge all of Imperial Japan’s secrets?

No, not to mention leaking confidential matters, ninjas weren’t even allowed to say anything that implied those secrets.

And they would definitely take their own lives before they could reach that stage.

Because that’s what a ninja is.

If so, then how? How are they still alive?

Is this a trick by Count Stuart?

But, the result of this time’s discussion was supposedly a heaven-sent for Imperial Japan.

Count and Countess Stuart had supported the diplomatic exchange as interpreters.

As early as tomorrow, the boat carrying food supplies will be departing for Imperial Japan, thanks to the Count’s goodwill.