Chapter 40 ｡･:*:･ﾟ★ Translated by Sid ｡･:*:･ﾟ☆ *** A tranquil afternoon beneath the warm sunlight on the terrace. The ladies were sipping tea and leisurely sharing stories with laughter. The shop was filled with peaceful music and a sweet aroma. This place, fittingly described as glamorous, was none other than Rose Bakery. It was the…

Chapter 39 ｡･:*:･ﾟ★ Translated by Sid ｡･:*:･ﾟ☆ *** Thud. The door closed, and Daphne’s figure disappeared completely. Quickly throwing off his robe, Gael collapsed onto the sofa. He exercised for more than two hours every day before going to work. He was confident in his stamina, but now his entire body felt powerless. Despite being…

Chapter 38 ｡･:*:･ﾟ★ Translated by Sid ｡･:*:･ﾟ☆ Gael quickly rolled his eyes. He tried clearing his throat, even raised his eyebrows and made some gestures, but his master didn’t respond at all. Gael frowned. However, giving a vague answer here would be even stranger. ‘But I can’t just speak freely…’ “What’s wrong?” Daphne asked with…

Chapter 37 ｡･:*:･ﾟ★ Translated by Sid ｡･:*:･ﾟ☆ Luciel gently lifted his lips. As someone who once was a prince, the incident felt strangely familiar for some reason. “We must quickly send that wicked thing to the temple! Why can’t you believe your mother’s words?!” The voice that pierced like evil still echoed vividly in his…

Chapter 36 ｡･:*:･ﾟ★ Translated by Sid ｡･:*:･ﾟ☆ However, there was not a change in Lyas’ expression. So, the knights wondered if they had misheard. But unlike usual, the corners of his lips were faintly lifted. ‘What, what’s this?’ ‘Lord Lyas is smiling…?’ The imperial knights gaped at him as if they had seen a ghost….

Chapter 35 ｡･:*:･ﾟ★ Translated by Divine ｡･:*:･ﾟ☆ The Emperor’s face hardened. “A reinvestigation? How dare you demand such a thing?” “From the beginning.” Lyas’ gaze sharpened. “If Your Majesty had believed my niece’s words that she did not poison anyone from the start, it would not have come to this.” “The situation…!” “The situation Your…

Chapter 34 ｡･:*:･ﾟ★ Translated by Divine ｡･:*:･ﾟ☆ Just as Daphne started wondering, Cyan approached her slowly. “Thank you.” With tear-filled eyes, he said, “Thank you so much, Daphne.” “…” “If it weren’t for you, I would have…” Choking up, Cyan couldn’t continue. He prided himself on caring more about his wife’s health than anyone else….

Chapter 33 ｡･:*:･ﾟ★ Translated by Divine ｡･:*:･ﾟ☆ Daphne smiled slyly and started speaking. “But, Lady Flora, I have a question.” “…” “How did you know there would be a party?” “T-That’s…!” Unable to answer, Flora’s voice faltered. Daphne closed the distance between them, like a snake cornering its prey. “Shall I say it for you…

Chapter 32 ｡･:*:･ﾟ★ Translated by Divine ｡･:*:･ﾟ☆ “What’s the matter? It’s good news.” Livnell responded graciously. “But considering Daphne’s… well, everything that happened…” Cyan hesitated. “But on the first day we returned to the mansion, Daphne was the one who suggested having tea first.” “Really?” “Yes. They served desserts and later she even prepared tea…

Chapter 31 ｡･:*:･ﾟ★ Translated by Divine ｡･:*:･ﾟ☆ “Oh my!” When I opened the door, a maid who had been secretly eating food inside flinched. She was Sukia, Daphne’s dedicated maid, with orange hair. “You! What are you doing here instead of working!” “Well…” Sukia awkwardly laughed as if embarrassed. “Lady Daphne specifically asked me to eat…

Chapter 30 ｡･:*:･ﾟ★ Translated by Sienna ｡･:*:･ﾟ☆ She began her story cautiously. “They were talking about…” With those words, Livnell fell silent. I had a vague idea of what was going on. I nodded, indicating that I understood, and there was no need to explain. Following that, Livnell continued. “Even so, you said Lord Evans…

Chapter 29 ｡･:*:･ﾟ★ Translated by Sienna ｡･:*:･ﾟ☆ He spoke first, and Gael caught on. However, Luciel didn’t reproach him; instead, he let out a faint sigh. Feeling frustrated for no apparent reason, he unbuttoned his collar, and suddenly, his hand felt uncomfortable. As his gaze lowered, he saw the candy she had given him. “Daphne…

Chapter 28 ｡･:*:･ﾟ★ Translated by Sienna ｡･:*:･ﾟ☆ Luciel’s voice as he spoke was remarkably gentle. So much that Roderick didn’t even notice the obvious mockery in his tone for a moment. His surprised expression pleased him. Luciel chuckled happily and turned away, then quietly followed behind Daphne. *ੈ✩‧₊˚༺☆༻*ੈ✩‧₊˚ I quickly left the alley, searching for…

Chapter 27 ｡･:*:･ﾟ★ Translated by Sienna ｡･:*:･ﾟ☆ Though he expressed his sadness with his entire being, his voice seemed momentarily cheerful, as if he would quickly recover if comforted a bit. Listening to him, I felt like I was the one who had made him feel so bad. As I stood dumbfounded by this unexpected…

Chapter 26 ｡･:*:･ﾟ★ Translated by Sienna ｡･:*:･ﾟ☆ ‘Did I draw the line too far?’ But if Luciel remembers my face and later talks about me to Eren, it could be problematic. ‘I don’t want to get involved with the original story.’ “Well then, I’ll excuse myself now.” So, I quickly bowed my head to leave….

Chapter 25 ｡･:*:･ﾟ★ Translated by Divine ｡･:*:･ﾟ☆ “W-Which one…?” The owner looked over with a puzzled expression. After scrutinizing the man from top to bottom, the owner’s eyes lit up, similar to when he saw Daphne. “Oh, you have a discerning eye!” Whether he recognized the customer or not, the owner quickly approached him and…