Chapter 34

Oswald made a slightly serious face and emphasized his words to Charlotte.

"Listen carefully. At the ball, be careful not to act strangely, and listen well to what I say."

"Yes, Master Oswald!"

He cast a doubtful glance, as if questioning whether she really understood. Despite this, even such a stern Oswald looked handsome, making her heart flutter.

"During the ball, I will do most of the talking. You should try to act as if you are 'proud, distant, and cold' towards others. It will save us from unnecessary trouble."

(Hmm! So, that means I should act like my old self, right?)

At that moment, Charlotte realized something.

(Indeed, everyone we will meet knows the rumors of the 'Cruel Saintess.' Some of them might even be my old acquaintances!)

As Elvira and the other young ladies had said, the Charlotte of the past and the Charlotte of the present seemed to be completely different in terms of impression. If the difference was too great, her memory loss might be noticed.

(...Does Master Oswald sense that the 'present' me is different from the past me?)

Her red eyes were filled with concern.

"Can you do it? Act as a proud, distant, and cold woman."

"Yes, I'll do my best!! ...Ah!! Master Oswald, you're looking at me as if to say, 'Is she really okay?' You really are so handsome...!!"

"---I can see that you're not confident. Try to keep your mouth closed as much as possible."

With a face that seemed to have given up on everything, Oswald said,

"And, Charlotte... about our marital relationship..."

"Yes, Master Oswald. I remember it well."

After giving a clear answer, Charlotte smiled.

"Our marriage is to be kept secret. ---Right?"

"..."

It was true that she had no memory of it. However, the Charlotte before losing her memory must have been ordered by Oswald to keep it secret.

"...If you understand, that's good."

(Good. ...As I imagined, it's something I don't want the public to know.)

If she understood this, she wouldn't cause trouble for Oswald. Charlotte closed her eyes gently and nodded.

Oswald, who seemed to want to say something, closed his mouth and then asked,

"By the way, what about your hairstyle?"

"This! Lady Elvira, whom I befriended at Ms. Hedemary's place, styled it for me!"

"I see. ...Is the dress comfortable?"

"Yes!"

She was currently wearing a coat over the dress. However, when she nodded confidently, Oswald reached out his hand.

"Let's go. Take my hand."

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