Chapter 135

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Margarita poured me a drink, and I finally had the chance to relax a little bit.

“Rachel-sama…” Margerita said, approaching me without a moment’s pause.

“What is it?” I asked. I returned my teacup to its saucer and shifted my gaze over the table to Margerita.

After politely bowing to me, Margerita said, “The King has told me that it would be his pleasure to introduce you to the crown prince Yaakummo.”

“Oh! I will actually be allowed to meet Lord Yaakummo, it seems. Will Lord Naaotto be present?” I asked.

“Yes. You will be introduced to Lord Yaakummo as Lord Naaotto’s fiancee, and so, it has been decided that Lord Naaotto must be present at the introduction,” said Margerita, frowning.

Naturally, it would be better if Lord Naaotto wasn’t present, but at the end of the day, it would be unnatural and suspicious if he wasn’t. At the moment, I was known as Lord Naaotto’s reluctant bride-to-be, after all.

“Alright. When am I to meet Lord Yaakummo for this introduction?” I asked.

“It has been arranged for today, at 3 p.m.,” said Margerita.

“I see. There’s not much time. We must start preparing immediately,” I said, checking the time, and seeing we had less than two hours. It would be improper to introduce myself before the King and Lord Yaakummo in the clothes I was wearing.

“We will assist with the preparations, of course,” said Margerita, in agreement, “I’m sure you will need a formal gown for your meeting with the King and Lord Yaakummo.”

Of course, I didn’t have a gown because I had been brought here as Lord Naaotto’s fiancee, suddenly, and by force. Then again, there was no way to find a proper gown on such short notice.

“We have a gown prepared for you, already. Since this is a sudden arrangement, you will have to use a gown that the queen wore when she was young, but if we alter the measurements slightly, it should fit you nicely,” said Margerita.

“Ah, I see. Yes, please, proceed,” I said.

“Of course,” said Margerita, bowing once and backing away with grace.

After some time, Margerita brought in a gown. She had apparently borrowed it directly from the queen. 

“Since the queen no longer wears this dress, it has been passed down to you, Rachel-sama,” she said.

“I see. I will have to give my thanks to the queen when I can,” said Rachel.

“It is the queen’s greatest hope that Lord Yaakummo’s sickness is cured,” said Margerita.[Read this novel and other amazing translated novels from the original source at the “Novel Multiverse dot com” website @ novelmultiverse.com]

“Ah, what a responsibility,” I said.

Judging by Margerita’s tone, it seemed as though the queen knew that Lord Naaotto was controlling Lord Yaakummo. It made me wonder whether the queen was being controlled, herself.

“That reminds me – I’ve never had the pleasure of meeting the queen. Is she in good health?” I asked.

“…Ever since Lord Yaakummo fell ill, she has confined herself to her bed,” said Margerita.

“…I see. That’s a shame. I hope, for her sake, that Lord Yaakummo recovers soon,” I said. I could imagine the queen’s despair over the current state of affairs. It seemed she was not really in the midst of all of the drama, though.

It was possible that she was laying low precisely because she was afraid of being brought under Lord Naaotto’s control. Regardless, it certainly seemed like the queen had never drunk Lord Naaotto’s blood.

“Should we commence with the preparations right away?” asked Margerita.

“Yes, please. We couldn’t possibly arrive later than promised,” I said.

“Of course. Margarita, would you please help?” said Margerita, calling on her sister.

After that, I was dressed and had my hair styled quickly by Margerita and Margarita, in a proper fashion that wouldn’t embarrass me to go before the King.

“You look wonderful, Rachel-sama,” said Margerita.

“The clothes and hair suit you very well,” said Margarita.

“Why, thank you both. It’s all thanks to both of your skills,” I said. I did, indeed, look pretty, thanks to Margerita and Margarita. I thought that I should have no problems seeking an audience with the King like this.　 Even the queen’s hand-me-down dress fit me so perfectly after Margerita’s adjustments, that it was hard to believe that it was originally made for anyone else at all. I marveled at how she had even managed such a thing.

“Well then, I shall take you to the King, now,” said Margerita.

“Yes, please,” I said. We were still a bit early, but surely, it would be fine to request his audience eagerly. Subjects were expected to wait for higher-ups, after all.

Just as expected, there was no one in the room reserved for the meeting as we got there.

“Please, sit here,” said Margarita, gesturing towards a chair at the furthest end of the room. I nodded and took a seat in the chair.

“Ah! I see you’ve already arrived, Rachel,” said Lord Naaotto, suddenly entering the room.

“It has been quite a while. How have you been, my lord?” I asked.

“My body, which you all managed to damage so nicely for me, has been thoroughly healed by the royal healers. It really is quite unforgivable what you did to me,” he said.

“I see. Your current health is what’s most important,” I said.

“Hahaha. You’ve gotten stronger, Ray. How long will that show of strength last, though? This palace will be mine soon. This country, too. Not only that, the Empire of Hazurattoon’s crown prince, Edward, is in the palm of my hand. And so, the Hazurattoon Empire will be mine, soon, too,” said Lord Naaotto, laughing as if truly enjoying himself.

Was it possible that even the Emperor of Hazurattoon had drunk his blood? If so, it may even be possible that Edward had come to the Kingdom of Yakkumoon on the Emperor’s orders.

“Don’t tell me you had the Emperor drink your blood too?!” I blurted out.[Read this novel and other amazing translated novels from the original source at the “Novel Multiverse dot com” website @ novelmultiverse.com]