Haunted Duke’s Daughter

"What?"

Tina shook her body in shock when she accidentally made a grumpy voice. Tina looked away from Lilia at first sight,

"That, I knew it would be annoying to be confessed to someone who didn't even like it... In the unlikely event that there were, it would still be a matter of difference in identity..."

The same content is repeated many times afterwards in different words. Lilia, who had been patiently listening for a while, eventually got frustrated too. Tapping her desk with her fingertips, Tina stopped the words as she panicked.

"You like your brother, don't you?

Tina nodded clearly at Lilia's inquiry.

"Doesn't mean like a friend, does it?

"Yeah. Um... What do you call love..."

Tina says in a small voice, flickering like a light. Though smiling just a little, Lilia nodded and stood up satisfied.

"That's all you need to know. Thanks, Tina."

"Huh? Oh, you know, Lilia? Do what? You don't have to do anything, do you?

"Don't worry."

"What am I supposed to feel safe about!?

Waving with a smile at Tina's screams, Lilia left Tina's room behind. Close the door behind your back and start going back to your room. In the meantime, I could hear Tina's feelings. Then there's only one thing I need to do.

- I ask you once, what do you do?

- I'll ask your brother first, too.

- Yeah. When are you going to ask?

- From now on.

- From now on!? No, well, yeah. Wouldn't that be nice? Uh, let's arrange a carriage, shall we?

Please, and when Lilia nodded inside, as usual, she replied with ambiguity and indifference, and the signs of sarcasm disappeared from Lilia's midst.

When I told Alisa and Cynthia in my room that I was going back to the mansion, they were both out of surprise or stunned. So while I was surprised, Sakura came back, and the three of us were surprised that Lilia had all the words that the carriage had come.

"That's fast..."

"Good luck!

How do I hang in there faster? I also feel like I want to ask, but I decided not to care because I don't even want to stick my neck in trouble.

Take Alisa and Cynthia to the front door. The carriage waiting in front of the dorm is no less luxurious than that of the Ardis family. Where the hell has Sakura been asking for it in that short time? I want to ask, but if I do, I'm still going to get into trouble.

"Thank you for waiting, Master Liliane."

Waiting on the side of the carriage was an old butler who looked familiar in the royal castle.

………… To the Ardis house mansion, please. "

"I'm in awe"

The old butler greets me with respect and opens the door. Lilia got in the carriage as she managed to enjoy her cheeks about to pull.

The mansion had become a little noisy. If all of a sudden you find out that the Royal Castle carriage is on its way, it will also be a noise. Apparently, Sakura hadn't contacted us in any way.

By the time the carriage entered the premises, the servants were waiting in a sloppy line. I also have the appearance of my parents and brother. All three of them have a better look at grumpiness than confusion. If you don't know who's here, I think you should hide it.

- Aren't you about a prince making an insane visit?

- Oh, I wish they were His Highness... That makes me feel like a problem.

With a bitter smile, as Lilia stepped out of the carriage, the family opened their eyes and immediately turned to a full smile from the look on her face earlier. I even think it's just a little disgusting.

- That's terrible.

"Welcome back, Lilia. Is something wrong?

My father listens as he alternates between Lilia and the carriage. Lilia thought a little,

"I want to talk to you about something. I don't know much about carriages that Sakura has arranged."

"Oh...... Well, if you don't know, you can't help it."

My father seemed to have guessed something, but that's all I got to say about the carriage.

"That was a story. Shall we move the place? Anybody calling?

"With your brother, you're right about the rest... Call Theo, too."

My father frowned with surprise for a moment that Theo's name came up. But I quickly regained my mind and nodded that it would be okay.

"You don't mind in the study, do you?

"Yes."

"Shall we go then? Somebody get Theo."

When my father commands, one of the maids gratefully leaves on a small run. After dropping it off, Lilia headed to the study with her family.

The Aldis family gathered in my father's study. A round table will be provided and everyone will sit to surround them. In order from the right of Lilia, alongside her mother, father, brother and Theo.

Theo seemed suddenly confused that he had been summoned, but he seemed a little in a good mood, either because he was next to Lilia. When I think I'm going to cloud this smile, it's really hard to cut out the story.

"Lilia. Hurry up."

Lilia accidentally glanced at her brother's blurry words. But soon he hides the look on his face and looks at his brother with a smile. Seeing Lilia's 'smile' directly in front of her, her brother let her pull her cheek.

"Brother. Do you have any idea?

"What is it? I don't know what that means."

"Really? For example, how was lunch today?

My brother's expression freezes. Apparently he sensed what Lilia was trying to say, and his brother turned to that with a tannic surface.

Unlike Lilia and her brother, their parents and Theo, who apparently didn't know what it meant, were suspiciously frowning.

"Lilia. Is something wrong?

"It's no big deal. I just saw your brother dining happily with my friend Tina."

As soon as I heard it, my father opened his mouth wide. Lilia is heartily surprised by the dumb look on her father's face she sees for the first time, but she peeks around at the reaction without even giving a yawn to her expression. Theo had his eyes round, and my mother had her eyes sharply narrowed.

"Cross, what do you mean?

My father's eyes were also narrowed by swordswallowing. My brother, who was to be stared at by his parents, remained silent for a while, but eventually sighed as he gave up.

"The higher aristocrats hide and meet the lower aristocrats. I don't think it's very likely, though?

"That's right...... You don't deny it, do you?

"I won't."

I thought you'd fall in love, but contrary to my expectations, my brother admitted so much.

- What a surprise...

- Really? Lilia comes all the way over here to ask questions. Didn't you decide you were in a situation where you couldn't get away with it?

I see, Lilia was convinced. Sure, Lilia, too, might have decided it was an illusion of the eye if she just saw it. This time there was also a Sakura cooperation, and I heard a conversation between my brother and Tina right around the corner, something I could not have done otherwise.

"Brother. May I ask you something?

"What?

"What do you think of Tina?

"I like it."

It was a quick answer. To Lilia, who hardened to her surprise, her brother lowered his brow butt sadly.

"But I'm not going to tell Tina this"

"Why not?

"I would have gone earlier. He's a senior nobleman and a lower noble. It's not like I know what they're going to say from around me. I don't mind, but Tina will suffer."

There's a real example, and my brother throws his gaze at my parents. Both my father and mother gave me a difficult look and pushed me to shut up. Did something happen to these two, too? Lilia doesn't know.

- Do you know Sakura?

- Mm-hmm... I know, but I can feel it when I talk to them in silence.

- Yes...

Sooner or later, you'll have to ask. Lilia turned her gaze back on her brother.

"I don't think it's a question of my mouth..."

"Oh, yeah. Don't let a woman talk."

Lilia continues, feeling a little frustrated that it is a way of saying things that will be handicapped.

"Then just one. Tina likes your brother, too."

…………

My brother looked at me as if he was in pain and leaned down. I can't even imagine what my brother is thinking right now, Lilia. I'm just not going to talk to Lilia any more. I'm going to know that I don't deserve it.

So.

"If you make Tina cry, I won't forgive you, Cross."

When Lilia said that in a low voice, I know, my brother nodded in a small voice.

My parents said they still need to talk to my brother, and Lilia and Theo left the study first. Theo, who remained silent all the time, left the study and stuck with Lilia.

"Hey, what?

To Lilia, confused, Theo apologized,

"Broken heart, I did..."

Theo leaks a whimper. Lilia was stunned, but stroked Theo's head with a clumsy gesture.

To be honest, I didn't think Theo's love was that serious. It's a bit of a distraction, and the depression will get you back on your feet soon, he said. But apparently Lilia's thoughts were sweet.

I am a terrible sister. Even now, I thought so.

"Theo. I'm sorry."

"Don't let your sister apologize. I'm fine. I'm fine..."

I will switch immediately, so only now. That said, Theo sticks even harder. Lilia continued to gently stroke that Theo's back, without saying anything.

What Lilia can do is gone. Confirm the parties' feelings and report to the right person. It will be up to the parties to think about it later. Sakura said that was fine, but she was to be involved in an unexpected way.

A week after the story in the study. Lilia was summoned by her father and was to have dinner in the dining room. My father opened his mouth when he was surprised that there was no brother in that room.

"Lilia, you are to succeed the Aldis family."

"Ho ho!

Lilia coughs up at words she just didn't expect. I look at my father in anticipation of the word it was a joke, but my father and my mother were both serious expressions.

"What about your brother...?

"Cross waits for Lilia's graduation before leaving this house. They're going to abandon the aristocracy and sit at the Breiha house."

Wait, wait, wait. Is that what it is? Is it so easy for someone in the position of next general to fall out?

From the fact that Lilia is frozen, you must have guessed that's what you're thinking, my father said bitterly.

"Whatever it is, it can't be done. But..."

"But?"

"Sakura has supported the will of Cross..."

What the hell is that? At least Lilia hasn't heard of that once.

Father said that Father, along with his brother, had reported back to the King and some senior nobles. The king had a difficult look on his face, but he said Tina suggested he be adopted somewhere.

"I thought that would happen...... So?"

"Oh. Mr. Tina refused"

Again, as expected.

Tina seemed a lot bothered too, but she said she couldn't abandon the Breiha family, she said no. I knew that Tina's personality would not allow her to abandon her family, so I also take it for granted. It's not like I won't be able to see you, but I guess I still had resistance to having walls.

And then it was what Lilia expected and missed.

"When he heard it, Cross said that if he did, he would leave the Aldis family and become a civilian. Everyone was against it, but since when did Sakura show up and support Cross's will?"

"It's my first ear..."

Lilia closed her eyes gently as she pulled her cheeks together. And

- Sakura.

- Oh, hi! I'm sorry, I'm sorry! Don't be mad at me because I'm reflecting. Please!

I can easily imagine him getting smaller and shivering. With a small sigh, Lilia says.

- Well, fine. I just wish you could have told me that, too.

- Mm-hmm. Sorry.

Lilia replied with a bitter smile. Looking back at my father, I looked at this one with a suspicious frown.

"No way, Sakura is in Lilia now...?

"Yes, it is."

"Oh well..."

My father was wandering his gaze, but eventually coughed to regain his mind.

"Well, I mean, yeah. Not now because there is still a lot of processing left, but waiting for Lilia's graduation, Cross will leave this mansion. And it will be you, Lilia, who will succeed this house. I want you to stay."

"Isn't that Theo?

Turning to his brother, who had remained silent until now, Theo immediately shook his head loudly.

"I think your sister deserves better than me."

"I don't think so..."

With that in mind, Lilia didn't say anything more. Whatever Lilia says here, it's probably for nothing. Looks like they're just reporting that they've already made a decision. I also feel like I'm going to have more trouble, but thanks to some evil spirit I'm used to that too.

- It's too bad.

Lilia told her father as she overheard Sakura's dissatisfied voice.

"I'm in awe. Regards, Father."

"Oh. Well, I'm not worried."

That's what my father said and gave me a tired smile somewhere.

A few days later. Lilia was in her dorm room, looking quietly at the two people sitting in front of her. Sitting in front of you is Tina and Cross. Both of them, leaning over sorry.

The two of them visited this room a while ago, wanting to talk. I didn't think you two would bother to visit, but I'm inviting you in because there's no reason to push you back.

"You've pushed me into trouble, brother"

When Lilia looked cold at her brother, he slipped his gaze softly.

"Bad, I think"

"Really? Then I don't mind being happy with Tina, but help me out with mine, too. I'll use it."

"Oh. Of course. I want you to say anything."

Lilia was a little more surprised by his brother's words. I thought you'd say no for some reason. My brother laughed bitterly when he guessed the idea from Lilia's expression.

"I think I'm bad, too. So don't hesitate."

"Really? Okay, I will."

I can count on my brother to help me. Decide to take it without evil push.

The next time I looked at Tina, Tina was staring at Lilia with anxious eyes. It's like a puppy's eye that's about to be dumped now. Tina circled her eyes as Lilia erupted unexpectedly.

"Ri, Lilia?

"It's nothing... That's all I'm gonna tell Tina."

"Hey, what...?

To Tina, who throats the tension, Lilia said.

I'm not calling you "sister."

"To?"

"Tina, I can't believe you're my sister. I'm never gonna call you."

That's what I said, Lilia turns that way. Tina had a flashing look on her face, but eventually she broke her face and nodded, understanding what it meant to be said.

"Yeah. I like my current relationship with Lilia, too, so I like the way I've been"

To Tina's words, Lilia sighed with relief in her heart.

Sakura watched the scene in the corner of the room. Tina and Cross have not noticed because they are hiding themselves. Only Lilia is throwing her gaze at us from time to time. Lilia is the only one who feels invisible when Sakura is here.

"Hmm...?

Sakura, who had a slightly mean smile on her face, but she heard a sound on her head and raised her face.

"Hmm..."

That's a rare call, I think. Ever since I met Lilia, I've never been called out like this.

Sakura whispered in her ear as she gently went to Lilia's side.

"Hey, the goddess called, so you're coming out."

"His Highness has it from me......, ha!?

Lilia shouts out and looks back at Sakura. Not only because of the sudden oddity in the middle of the conversation, Tina and Cross, but Alisa, who had been thorough in her service, also turned her eyes round.

"Sakura! What are you talking about!? I don't have enough explanations!

Tina and the others all seem anxious to see if they felt any signs of Lilia's fury. Lilia can't afford to react to it and keeps calling Sakura.

"I'll be back by night, never mind"

Delivering only her voice without showing up, Lilia still said something. She did, but eventually she sighed loudly.

"Well, for once, you're a great spirit."

"Not at all!? He's a great spirit!

"That fact itself is the crisis of the world."

"Terrible!"

A brief, light mouth was exchanged, and eventually Lilia erupted small.

"There you go, Sakura"

"Mm-hmm. I'm coming."

Dropped off by Lilia's smile, Sakura left the room through the window.

"Sakura-sama, what?

"The goddess sent me to see you."

"Buffoo!

Lilia answered Tina's question and Cross erupted in a grand way.