<Episode 162>   Shaaah~   The sea breeze of Queen’s Island blew. The wind, a perfect blend of the salty taste of seawater and the refreshing feeling of the ocean, was the greatest medium that brought back memories of Queen Island.   Rue sat on the steep cliff, leaning against a small tombstone, gazing out…

<Episode 161>   The protection of the Calepas.   Although it was bloody sudden, it gave the impression of a very reliable backing. If this was a favor of Rue’s, I would be pleased.   But if only Bernard had chosen a more appropriate expression.   “What do you mean by his will? He’s not…

<Episode 160>   My reflection in the mirror was terrible.   The tire I was wearing was clearly the long nightgown I usually wore, but the calves visible underneath were firm and massive, as if they were stuffed with ripe potatoes.   Not to mention the manly leg hair and the robust shoulders and large…

<Episode 159>   “I would rather it was Sir Rowayne. Or at least someone who isn’t suspicious or dangerous.” “Is Raphael my mother?”   Raphael, who shot me a look, pressed his crumpled forehead with his thumb.   “You… sigh. Damn it, forget it. Just follow me.” Even though I didn’t say anything, I was…

<Episode 158>   “Was there an intruder before us? It hasn’t been long. The blood hasn’t dried properly.” “No, the probability of it being a mutiny is higher. Look at this.”   Raphael, who had been conducting an autopsy deep inside, gestured to me.   “There are no signs of proper defense or even traces…

<Episode 157>   This laid the groundwork for the military operation for the nation rescue (?) mission.   One person was a wizard, another was a knight, and I… I was once a maid, and in a more distant past, a soldier, and now, I was the esteemed head of a noble family.   It…

<Episode 156>   That’s hard. Summon Andert Fager? That was an impossible demand.   “Why do you hesitate?” Well, because I am Andert Fager.   “That will put my younger brother in a difficult position. Please give us some time, Your Majesty. That kid is not yet ready to appear again in the world…”  …

<Episode 155>   I immediately quelled the questions that threatened to dominate my mind. This was a meeting with none other than the emperor himself. I could potentially gain crucial clues through this opportunity. I didn’t want to waste any time on other thoughts, at least until during this meeting.   The dining table stretched…

<Episode 154>   Count Rosebell and I both denied it almost simultaneously.   “That’s not true.” “It’s the opposite.”   Marquis Clapenweaver had a troubled expression, unsure which side to rebuke. Then he turned to Rosebell Count, not me.   “Why do you object? You know very well that there is no other groom like…

<Episode 153>   As if the new doubts weren’t enough, a person who was nothing if not the embodiment of suspicion itself has also appeared.   A Duke personally came to greet me? And no one else but Duke Jurian Berkeley-Gratten?   “Duke.” “Speak.” “Are you going to break into the dinner between his majesty…

<Episode 152>   My heart raced, and I could feel heat rushing to my face. Was it possible to make someone feel embarrassed by giving just one compliment?   “Did I almost engrave that name on a cold tombstone once? It must be fate that I only got to know it now.”   The sight…

<Episode 151>   I didn’t know where Rue was leading us to. I looked at my mud-covered toe and replied,   “I didn’t kill him. Although we ended up looking similar.”   I didn’t add that I’d almost died, since Rue would be worried.   “That is not a satisfactory answer.” “So what if it’s…

<Episode 150>   He turned away from me.   …Ah. Is that how it is? In the end, it was a relationship that couldn’t be reversed.   ‘I was too optimistic.’   Once I was truly rejected, I felt heavy and tired, as if my heart had been torn open.   Should I have not…

<Episode 149>   It’s owned by the swordmaster? I’d rather the Emperor himself owned it instead. Just the thought of trying to seize the final inheritance from that cunning fox already exhausts me.   “This item will be delivered directly to the Weatherwoods family townhouse. Is that okay with you?”   “…Yeah, thanks.”   With…

For Cali, thank you for the ko-fi! <Episode 148>   His noble face casually emptied the champagne glass. Count Serenier smiled as if to say, “If you have something to say, go ahead,” with eyes that showed no sign of a conscience. I swallowed a sigh and watched the first dance as a bystander.  …

For Cali, thank you for the ko-fi! <Episode 147>   Raphael looked at me as if he were carefully observing, and carefully put his lips on the back of my hand.   To think Raphael just kissed the back of my hand. I never thought I’d live to see the day.   “Yes, good evening….