Chapter 27

While chatting with the shop lady, I felt so at ease that I was asked to explain by Lord Joshua.

This person is a former priest.

Since we were trainee priests, we have been receiving guidance together. His way of speaking is a bit unique, but his skills are solid. His main job is repairing and tuning musical instruments.

He is also a playwright. He has been my client as well. Although he is still a beginner, even the popular writer Mr. Retty Mont has given him a stamp of approval, saying that he will shine if polished.

"Ah, what a good man. He's even better than the rumors. If it weren't for the rumors about Lord Alicia, the social scene might have been bloody. I envy you for being able to see him every day. Still..."

He smiled at me slyly.

"You did well to bring him along. I've never heard of Lord Alicia going for a walk in town with anyone."

He's so handsome, isn't he? It feels great to walk with him. Hehehe.

He came along on his own. When I told him I was worried, he pinched my nose.

"Who do you think you are, getting so full of yourself! You've used up all your good luck with men today!"

Ah, I knew it! I had a feeling!

"Just because you don't have a good eye for men, don't get so full of yourself just because you're surrounded by a few good-looking men. You're really easy, you know."

That's harsh... It hurts so much, I can't even speak. The shop lady chuckled and whispered to me as I slumped my shoulders.

"You should introduce me to one of them. The knights have such good bodies."

Run away! Everyone, run away!

Even if not as good as Lord Joshua, the Carving knights are quite handsome. They have good physiques, good posture, and a good demeanor. I think it's thanks to Lord Joshua's influence.

The lady has a high nose.

When I said that in a snobbish tone, everyone laughed wryly. Lord Joshua warned me that I was flattering too much.

But it's true.

Before heading to the hearty lunch restaurant recommended by the shop lady, I said goodbye to Lord Joshua.

He insisted on sending me back to the mansion early and making sure I didn't get into any danger, and then left.

"Lord Master looked so reluctant to leave."

While drinking beer during the day.

Today is special.

Since it's a holiday, Commander Gordon has allowed us one drink.

The restaurant recommended by the shop lady. The meat is delicious! The vegetables are delicious too!

It must be a place for the evening.

The food is meant to go with drinks.

I wish I could.

When I return to the capital, I'll definitely come.

"The look on Lord Master's face when the priest said let's go for a meal. It was so tense!"

"Disappointment was written all over his back."

The knights laughed loudly.

Did he really want to go that much? Lord Joshua.

The famous restaurant is really delicious.

But Lord Joshua will be in the capital for another three months, so he can come anytime, can't he?

"I wanted to go with the priest! Isn't that obvious!"

"Huh? What are you talking about?"

"There's no way."

"Frankly, what do you think? Did it go as far as a proposal?"

Choke! The meat got stuck in my throat! Leon, what are you saying!

"Hey, Lord Joshua has a lover. You'll get in trouble if you say things like that."

"‘Eh? Really?’"

Eh? You didn't know? It's a famous story. I'm the one who's surprised.

"Who? Who is it? Could it be Lady Camilla? Impossible!"

"Wait, you really don't know?!"

The knights all shook their heads.

"It must be the priest."

"No, no, Lord Carving is the lover of the shrine maiden. It's a famous story."

Eeeeh?! The knights were taken aback. Quietly!

"Ah, maybe that story."

"The story about the songstress becoming the lord's wife before the priest arrived. That one."

"It wasn't the priest, but the current shrine maiden!"

That's right.

It's a bit confusing, but I was a songstress too, after all.

"That's why he was always like that."

"No, even so, still..."

Can you stop looking so disappointed? I'm used to it.

"If that's the case, does Lord Master think that's normal for a lady?"

"Ugh."

Ahaha! What's that voice, Leon!

"We can't win! We'll never stand a chance in front of him!"

Ah!! I understand, that!

Being handsome is so unfair! Now I could talk about this topic all night!

Waiter, another beer, please!!

...Just one more, okay.

Yes, sorry. Don't sigh, Jean.