Chapter 52

Lina was dragged along, flanked by Rana and Monica, and before she knew it, they had arrived at the kitchen.

"…I want to go home."

"Stop being silly and come in, okay?"

Rana opened the kitchen door with a wry smile at Lina's reluctance.

"There, I've been waiting for you, Rina."

Prince Schuzel stood there with a beaming smile.

"I'm terribly sorry for being so late."

Lina smiled and bowed deeply. She swallowed the words, "I didn't really want to come," hard.

"………………"

Prince Egidius, Rana, and Monica were both dumbfounded and impressed by Lina's sudden change in demeanor. Despite her earlier reluctance, she had managed to compose herself in front of Prince Schuzel.

"No, I'm the one who should apologize for calling you so early in the morning."

Prince Schuzel, with his dazzling smile, seemed unaffected by the early hour. However, the people around him looked rather exhausted.

It was no wonder, given that the Chancellor was present, and no one knew how long he had been there.

Behind Prince Schuzel stood the equally exhausted Minister of Magic and the completely expressionless Chief Butler.

………Wow. This place is chaotic.

The chefs were also looking exhausted.

The kitchen, which could be described as a battlefield in the morning, now had the "Chancellor," the "Ice Butler," and the "Minister of Magic" all present. It was the worst possible scenario.

…No way, I want to go home.

"…Rina"

"…Yes?"

"Rina, I made the 'freezer' you wanted, you know?"

Prince Schuzel pointed to a corner where the freezer was located and smiled.

………Huh?

I wanted it?

…Hey, just hold on a minute!!

Why am I suddenly the one who wanted it!! That's a terrible accusation!!

I said it would be convenient to have one, but I never said I wanted it!!

"…Ed-kun?"

Lina turned to Prince Egidius, who was standing next to her, almost seeking help. Why am I the one who said I wanted it?

"That's just how Schuzel-nii is."

He laughed and patted Lina's shoulder.

"………………"

What is going on here?

Lina wanted a proper explanation.