CH 212

He had such a chilling expression that he would have removed the man out of sight at any moment If it was possible to use magic here.

Fortunately, the man still had his head bowed and didn’t make eye contact with Jake, so I thought he didn’t notice Jake.

‘It’s tiring so I didn’t want to dance anymore, but if I pretended to accept it even as a joke…….’

That man’s existence might be in jeopardy.

I had a strong feeling that somehow something was going to happen.

So when I was about to say no, I heard a voice answering before me.

“I’m sorry, but that’s not going to happen. Lady Emir is a little busy right now.”

“…… !”

At some point, Jake smiled brightly as he grabbed my hand.

But it wasn’t the smile he usually has, it was a grim smile.

“We have a prior engagement, so I want you to leave without disturbing you.”

Well, that’s a good thing to say, Jake.

But we don’t have that kind of prior engagement, don’t we?!

But somehow it felt like I had to match Jake’s rhythm, so I nodded my head.

“Right. I’m sorry, but I will decline the dance request. I have a…… Haha, previous engagement.”

“Ah, I see. I’m sorry. Lady. Excuse me!”

Jake, who leisurely watched as the Lord left the place with a face red in embarrassment, looked at me with a bright smile.

Then he high-fived me.

“Good job, Mir!”

“What? Ah, yes.”

Apparently, Jake really hated me dancing with other people.

If that happens, I will have to rest alone in the longue.

After that, sometimes two or three people seemed to approach me, but they were thrown out by Jake with a similar repertoire.

Moments later, Jake muttered in a slightly weary voice.

“Mir is really popular.”

“Haha, hey. You’re not the only one?”

But I just took it as a joke.

This is because Jake is also very popular with the ladies.

Of course, I have never witnessed it in person for some reason, but from what I’ve heard they said so.

‘There were quite a few ladies who secretly had a crush on Jake at the academy, just like when he was training at the magic tower. maybe?’

Then Jake spoke.

“So many people like Mir……. Thank you so much for continuing to be with me, Mir. I will continue to work hard to please you.”

Saying so, Jake carefully wrapped his hands around mine.

‘Well, it’s warm.’

I was dazed by the warmth for a moment.

It was probably because we were near the terrace, so it was a little chilly.

“…… hey what. Jake, thank you so much for continuing to be friends with me until we’re adults.”

I answered Jake’s murmur belatedly.

“Yes, friend…… But from now on, let’s be different.”

“Huh! Looks like the second banquet is just about to start. Jay.”

Jake seemed to be saying something, but when the door to the banquet hall suddenly opened and new faces appeared one by one, I lost my attention.

‘All the nobles who are still unmarried are attending the second banquet, so we can see Alice and Cedric too!’

I’ve been looking forward to the day when we will all be gathered together in the banquet hall.

I didn’t realize that Jake was staring intently at my back, unable to finish his words as I watched the entrance with a throbbing heart.

“Oh! There…… !”

At that time, I found Alice walking slowly from the entrance to the banquet hall.

I thought, I wanted to shout out, ‘Alice! Here! I’m here!’, but I couldn’t because this was an imperial banquet hall and a place where etiquette had to be observed.

‘Alice, you are so pretty……. You’re like a fairy, not a fairy summoner. Like the original female lead. Our Alice.’

It was the first time I saw Alice attending a banquet today.

So when I saw Alice getting closer and closer, I couldn’t help but admire and be surprised.

Of course, I wasn’t the only one who thought so, everyone was paying attention to her.

‘I guess you haven’t seen me yet.’

Alice was gazing around with an indifferent expression.

Anyway, it was clear that this was looking for me and Jake.

Because Alice said that she was waiting for my debutante as much as I did.

The social world is full of people who want to make friends with Alice, but Alice has little interest in that.

So, after her debutante, she seldom appeared in social circles.

Today was the first time in a really long time that she appeared at a banquet.

The reason was obvious.

‘To see me!’

Just in time, my eyes and Alice’s eyes met.

At that moment, Alice’s expression brightened.

After a while, Alice walked up to me at a quick pace.

“Miss Emir! I missed you!”