Chapter 24

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But today was ‘the first time we met’, so Siegfried turned his eyes away when I was about to say hello. I was like ‘What?’ the first time, then ‘What’s wrong with him?’ the second time, but I can see why he was acting that way the third time.

It must’ve been difficult for him to wave his hand and say he was happy to a person who already drew a line between them. I didn’t know I would be shunned this much, I was just seriously doing this for Siegfried.

I have no regrets; I didn’t want to go back, I only felt a little bittersweet.

While I was holding the wine glass in my hand trying to get over my subtle feelings, nobleman 1 was sitting nearby me and trying to talk to me.

“This dessert really tastes good, did Young Lady make this?”

“No, of course the chef.”

“…Haha, of course it was. I meant that Young Lady chose the menu selection.”

“Yes, I did.”

I smiled reluctantly.

Nobleman 1 started talking nonsense when he said that he was blinded by my bright smile. As if he felt that I was getting bored, he suggested that we go out.

“Would you like to take a walk with me, Young Lady? There were many beautiful stars to look at tonight.”

His suggestion wasn’t as bad as I thought, because I was also feeling full and wanted to take a walk around the mansion.

“Yes, I need an escort.”

I stood up putting my hand on the arm of the nobleman I don’t know the name of.

In the middle of a heated discussion about subjugating monsters, Abbysion suddenly raised his head.

“Where are you going, Ariel? The old saga of Viscount McCariel is about to begin.”

“Ugh, I was tired of hearing that.”

I shook my head profusely but they just laughed though it wasn’t that funny. I was really treated as a princess to the point that it was uncomfortable, I can’t wait to get out of here.

“We will be right back. Please don’t stay up too late as you need to go right away after a day’s rest.”

“Young Lady is very worried about us, so it seems like we don’t can’t stay up all night.”

I stomped my feet, but Siegfried ignored me and continued talking without even glancing at me.

“So I said wait for me until I grow up.”

And now I was like ‘Is that so? I think… I did….’

I felt like my memories were fabricated because Siegfried spoke in such a convincing tone.

“You-Young Lady, did you really?”

With shaking lips, the Count asked me. I shook my head and hands at the same time hurriedly.

“No! Never, I swear, I never…!”

“Ariel, didn’t you say you liked me? You said that in front of your brother. There were already witnesses, are you trying to set a man’s heart on fire and then trying to get out alone?” Siegfried asked with a pitiful expression on his face.

He covered his eyes and acted like he was trying to hide his overwhelming emotions.

“No, wait a minute.”

“I’ll have to bring Milliard and confirm with the Count. We’re both waiting here…”

“Pardon me for my rudeness! Please forget my proposal!”

“Count Parrera! Wait!”

I hurriedly reached out to the Count.

However, the Count had already run away from the wounds of his broken heart.

All alone in the garden, I looked up at Siegfried in vain.

He raised the corners of his lips.

“By the way, it was Count Paresa.”