Chapter 39

"Please sit down, Lady Reisha. The knight from earlier will surely come back. Standing will only make you tired."

You’re so composed.

Rather, you seem to be enjoying it more than anything else...

First, please let me explain.

"Hehe, Lady Reisha, you are not familiar with the connections within the royal palace, are you? Let me explain a bit."

"Please do."

"First, the knight from earlier is the princess's bodyguard. It's easy to recognize him since he often accompanies her. The princess thought you didn't know her, which isn't wrong, but she didn't imagine that I would be with you."

Indeed, if I were alone, I would be cautious but still believe it.

After all, who would think a royal guard would do something like this?

He is a knight, after all.

There are no such things as noble knights in this world.

I knew that.

Because knights are human, too...

But, Michelle?

Did you know and still follow?

You were already fully prepared to be involved, weren't you!

Tell me! I'll avoid it before getting involved!!

"This is a great opportunity, Lady Reisha. A once-in-a-lifetime chance. Even if the Empress Dowager of Lindbergh were to intervene, the two sovereigns wouldn't be able to protect the princess. The Duke wouldn't allow it either. Hehe, Lady Reisha is loved, after all."

No, not at all.

You're being loved by your husband in a cruel way, aren't you?

But from the outside, it looks like you're being loved, right?

Ah, but that's right.

At a tea party, it wouldn't be strange to look that way.

After all, you were protecting me and warning others not to touch me.

"Also, Sir Ibrido is the princess's top admirer. He is a royalist but also a radical, so he believes it is his duty to remove the princess's worries. He is a bit delusional and self-absorbed."

That's quite harsh.

But thank you for the explanation.

Michelle, who deliberately entered the enemy's territory and seems to be enjoying it, must have some plan, right?

"Michelle, are we going to wait here for someone to come?"

"To be honest, it's a bit disappointing. There were already several gentlemen in the room, and I thought they were planning to capture us."

Well, that sounds like you've read too many novels.

"Also, they might try to knock us out and sell us as slaves..."

That's the plot of a popular novel these days...

I read it too, recommended by the maids, so I know.

"Anyway, it would be nice if the Duke comes at a good time."

...Eh? Could this be part of my husband's plan?

Could he be using me as bait?

It's possible.

Given that husband, it's possible...

He said I wouldn't have to fight the princess, but he didn't say he wouldn't use me as bait.

Michelle, I trusted you. But now the possibility of you being on my husband's side has increased...

I thought we could become friends.

But that man!

If that's the case, a year's worth of tea snacks isn't worth it!

"Oh, they seem to be back."

They seem to be back, but that's not the point.

Why are you so cheerful?

The door opens with a click, and three men enter.

"Oh! It seems I was right! It's not about being there first, but about coming later!"

I don't know where to start...

"Oh, you look so serious, but you're actually quite relaxed."

The one in front is... wow!

He's decked out in so much jewelry, he's practically glowing.

I mean, he's so over the top, I'm losing my vocabulary. I'm surprised. Is this what it means to be speechless? No, not really.

"Lady Reisha! The one leading them is Sir Ibrido. Isn't he impressive?"

Michelle whispers to me.

Yeah, he's impressive.

In a way, he stands out, which is good. Please turn the princess's head.

"What are you talking about!"

Sir Ibrido, the man in front, shouts loudly.

I should be scared here, but for some reason, I'm not at all...

Rather, I'm just annoyed? Or is it ridiculous? Hmm... Anyway, I just want this to end quickly.

"Listen! You lowly women should feel honored that I'm even bothering to deal with you!"

I whisper to Michelle.

"What's his status?"

"He's the third son of a court baron, just the right kind of person to discard."

I see, I see.

But, Michelle.

We are, after all, weak women.

If three men come at us, it might be a bit dangerous, don't you think?

What do you think about that?

"Hey, you guys. Hold down those women! Well, at least they look suitable for me, so I'll bear with it."

No, thank you.

When I glance at Michelle, she stands up suddenly with a smile and positions herself in front of me, protecting me from the approaching men.

"I'm fine, as men are not my type."

Michelle?

Did you just say men are not your type?

Her profile looks so brave and strong.

"I, truly and sincerely, am in love with—women!"

Michelle loudly declares her sexual preference and stabs the approaching knight's crotch with her closed fan.

Despite being a knight and a young lady, both of whom are presumably well-trained, the attack doesn't seem to be much of a threat.

But as I think that, the knight suddenly collapses.

Oh, what?

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