Chapter 143: The world’s greatest show! (2)

Chapter 143: The world’s greatest show! (2)

Ganael cautiously grabbed Vice Captain lisabeth's arm.

The divine beasts in my arms tensed up with their tails in the air after seeing the rapier.

I quickly started speaking.

Esteemed Vice Captain of the Imperial Guard, please calm down.

This woman has mocked my fiance.

The young Countess sharply responded to my comment. Her gaze was as sharp as when she was hunting demonic beasts.

It was understandable that she was angry, as a commoner had drawn a nobles face without even asking for permission before doing so.

I was debating on how to resolve this issue when David, who had been quiet this whole time, said something.

Show respect. You are in the presence of a member of the Empires Imperial family.

O, okay. I'll bow.

Joanne, who had been smirking toward Vice Captain lisabeth, quickly bowed on the ground after seeing crown prince Cdric.

The male leads charisma truly seemed to be different as she had not acted like this toward me.

She said, I greet his Royal Highness, but the young man showed no reaction.

A commoner would probably think that his silence was even scarier. I calmly asked.

Why did you draw Ganael?

I just wanted to draw him. There wasnt any intent behind it. I swear, your highness!

Joanne shouted.

The crown prince's presence must have been uncomfortable for her as she went back and forth, speaking informally then formally.

She continued to ramble as if making an excuse.

I need to immediately draw whatever comes to my mind. It has been like this since I was young, your highness. It is not that I have any feelings for that young master-nim, I just got the desire to draw early this morning and drew. I swear.

She then switched her last statement to, I swear to the Almighty God.

I looked toward Ganael and Vice Captain lisabeth. The young boy was warmly whispering to his fiancee.

I'm fine, Georges. I'm just a bit shocked.

Wash the wall with water by the end of the day. I will be back at midnight to check.

Clang!

The young Countess put her weapon back in the scabbard. The air instantly calmed down.

Ganael smiled and looked at her.

I didnt say anything because I thought it might be uncomfortable for the two of them, but, honestly speaking, it seemed like a waste.

This is such a great picture. It would be great if we could remove the wall and give it to him as a gift.

Joanne must have thought the same as she pursed her lips.

Young master-nim, this is expensive. You might regret it later.

Of course.

We all turned around. Benjamin was gently smiling.

He looked as if he realized something.

Marquis-nim, do you remember the artist from Venetiaan? Haade O. Jansen?

Excuse me? Yes.

I immediately responded to Benjamins question.

His name was one of the answers to a quiz I took in the carriage on my way to Srnit.

Jansen, who was said to have become naturalized in the Empire around a decade ago, was the greatest star born in the Haas Auction House.

His newest paintings always topped the highest recorded price for art, attracting the attention of the Empires Pair de Riester to the Haas Auction house.

The only information about him other than his name was that he was born as a noble in the Holy Kingdom, leading to people calling him the faceless artist.

He received a lot of praise for his brush strokes that looked as if they were moving

No way.

I quietly mumbled. I got chills on both arms. Benjamin's blue eyes curled up.

Really?

I just figured it out just now as well, your highness. Haade. O. Jansen. If you change the letters around, you get Joanne de Haas.

My goodness!

Oh Almighty God.

Ganael and David were completely shocked.

The young Countess's eyes became the size of plates while the crown prince tilted his head. He seemed amused.

Joannes identity was one thing but I was gasping with astonishment at the fact that Benjamin was able to figure that out all in his mind without writing it down.

The author of ReSeHo is amazing!

What the hell, hey mister You figured it out that easily?

Joanne was naturally the most stunned.

Her jaw was dropped and she blinked with her head up as if she was forgetting that she was in front of the crown prince.

The scarf on her head slipped down as if to react to her shock.

That makes no sense. Until now, nobody Nobody knew! Are you sure you didn't know about it already?!

I was just lucky. You were the one who said it was a precious painting. I have also seen your other works before.

Lies!

Quiet down. Do you know who you are around right now?

Haaa..

Joanne curled her body again.

He nodded his chin as if he agreed.

I took one last look at Joanne, who had a look of despair as she scratched against the stone floor. I had a bitter taste in my mouth.

*

"That was a wonderful meal.

Im glad you enjoyed it, Duke Sarnez.

The pork tenderloin dish was truly amazing. The riesling sauce was magnificent as well. Thank you very much, Marquis-nim.

Looks like I will have to send my compliments to Laurence. Thank you very much, Lady Sarnez.

Duke Simon de Sarnez and Lady Isabelle thanked me outside the dining room.

Our first meal in the Lords Castle concluded safely.

Laurence, the chef of Juliette Palace, showed his amazing abilities even in an unfamiliar kitchen. Everybody was quite satisfied with the dishes.

The only difference from usual was that it was quite silent during the meal.

This was especially true for Christelle, who was so quiet that it was weird.

To be more accurate, it looked as if there was something she wanted to say to the crown prince, me, and all of her friends, but was holding back because her parents were there.

It seems

Christelle, lets chat before you go back to your room.

Yes, father.

As if she was wary about her father being there.

I didn't know exactly what was going on, but the father-daughter duo were currently in an argument about her marriage.

I thought it was probably about that.

Click, click

Only the sound of several footsteps could be heard echoing through the hallways of the Lords Castle for a while.

The Duke and his wife, Vice Captain lisabeth, and the attendants were walking in front.

Originally, the crown prince and I were in the front but Christelle slowly pulled my sleeve and slowed me down, making everybody fall back.

The Duke and his wife were busy chatting and did not seem to realize we had fallen back.

I whispered to the Imperial Prince.

"What are you planning on doing with the Haas siblings, your Royal Highness?

Informing her Majesty seems like the top priority.

I nodded my head.

He could probably investigate it himself as the crown prince, but the merchant guild was quite large and the city belonged to the Empress, so it's only right that she learns of it first.

I watched the Duke and his wife turn a corner. It was at that moment.

Click!

Christelle opened a closet door. She then pushed us in there!

I'm sorry!

Huh?

Tap!

The crown prince was not someone who would have been overpowered by her, but seeing me fall in made him come into the closet as well.

The MC quickly closed the door and looked at us.

Light was coming in through the gap in the door, making our six eyes clearly visible.

It was quite small in here for all three of us and my shoulders were hurting.

She seemed to be plotting something since earlier. This was it?

Honey, Christelle is not here.

I heard Isabelle's voice from around the corner.

I could sense the anxious Chantal, Ganael, and Vice Captain lisabeth outside the door.

Benjamin and David let out quiet sighs.

This hide and seek started unexpectedly, but I felt as if we could definitely not get caught now that we were hiding.

Christelle and I were silent as if we had planned this together. Even the crown prince played along.

Dont worry, Marquis-nim!

Ganael whispered through the door.

What are you going to do?

What do you mean, Isabelle? She was right behind us Oh my!

Duke Sarnezs voice got closer before he sounded shocked.

Lady Sarnezs reaction was similar.

Oh my! Simon, don't bother them. I'm sorry, young Countess-nim.

Comments like But Christelle, Christelle must have gone ahead, continued.

I blinked while stuck in a crown prince and Christelle sandwich.

Did they do something outside?

Christelle and the crown prince squinted.

It was hot and suffocating in here as we could feel each other's breaths, but I couldn't help but be curious.

What is it? The two of you know what is going on?

Translator's Comments

Not as hot and stuffy as what is going on outside between last chapter's painting and this chapter's make out session Ganael getting the love.