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"So, what's your attribute? Which spirits do you invoke?
At the end of the story of being present at the venue of the Spirit covenant, I asked her about the Spirit that she was just.
I was compatible with the spirits of darkness, but I wonder what kind of spirits she would sign with.
When asked, Chloe told me with a smile.
"Spirit of Light. I'm so good with the Spirit of Light."
"Light..."
Squeeze small.
That also looks very good on Chloe.
They told me it was a dark attribute. From me, I even think I envy you.
As I was sighing, Chloe asked me to peep.
"Lili. Um... can I ask you something? Is Lili proper to the Spirit?
"... yes,"
Whether the Spirit is proper or not is an important element for the aristocracy. So much so that some people make it a complex that there is no proper, but no. It's a very delicate problem.
- What do you say we answer?
I still don't want to talk about my spiritual covenant failing. Then again, it seems good to say just as I explained to my brothers.
"... it's appropriate. But I haven't signed a contract yet. Your father will choose the best day to sign the contract, so I'm just waiting for it."
I felt guilty about spitting lies, but when I said that, Chloe has turned a respectful eye.
"Heh...! I knew the Duke's house was different! We were told as soon as possible and they didn't say anything about the day!
"Gu......"
Chloe's words pierce her chest without any doubt.
The truth is, I just went regardless of the daylight, and her pure glance was hard.
Ticks and guilt inspire.
I want to get away from this topic as soon as possible. At that heart, I got up off the couch.
"... Oh yeah! You're gonna pick a book to read to the kids together, aren't you? Why don't we go to the library now?
"I want to go!
It was a slightly forceful topic change, but Chloe was honest with me.
I take Chloe to the library while I'm sorry for her delight. Of course, Luke's with us. The library had a brother Victor, though by chance, who was reading books with a difficult face.
- You're in luck.
My brother, who prefers a neat outfit in the house, is still determined to be Piscilli today.
I was horrified because I thought maybe I could let you see my brother.
"Brother Victor."
Speaking up, my brother, who was reading the book, raised his face and looked at me.
"Oh, Lili.... of a friend who said he was bringing her here - indeed, Miss Carlisle."
Point your gaze at Chloe. Chloe, with her brother in sight, left her face brilliantly bright red and still managed to greet her brother.
"Sorry to disturb you"
It was too tense or a mosquito-like voice, but my brother seemed to hear it. My brother nodded to Eagle Deep and said to me again.
"So? What can I do for you in the library?
"I'm here to find a picture book to read to the kids."
Explaining, my brother nodded like he was good at it.
"Speaking of which, you said you needed it in the orphanage before. I forgot to tell you, I used to use it and now I have a book in my room that I no longer use. I can bring it to Luke later, if that's okay with you."
"Really? Thank you."
Before, my brother told me that he would prepare a book for the kids. I find it pleasing that you remember that promise.
"Now, don't hesitate to borrow it"
"Oh. You can always return it"
I thanked my brother again for his words and took Chloe outside the library. If I had a brother's book, I didn't think I needed to look any further. Besides, Chloe was so in love with her brother that she was pompous, there was nothing she could do about it.
Staying on that spot like that doesn't do you any good. I just thought it was the right thing to do, but maybe that decision is the right thing to do.
"Chloe, Chloe... I know it was a pleasure to meet Brother Victor, so please come back here"
I shake her shoulder when I get back to my room. There was finally a focus in Chloe's eyes that moistened and didn't know where she was looking.
"... Ha"
"Ha, no, not at all..."
I look at Chloe, who gave me back, and I laugh. It's too easy to understand. Now how can my brother not notice?
"Wah, I...?
I said to Chloe, looking around with a chirp, slightly frightened.
"I loved my brother beautifully. Well, good. By the way, Chloe, I think it's time to go home, but are you okay?
"Huh? Oh, it's true!
Time has already crossed the evening because of the first long talk in. I asked Chloe, thinking that her father's Earl would be worried too late, but she changed her complexion.
"Your father's gonna piss me off! Lili, thank you for today. I have to go home now."
"Yeah, if you like, come back. I had a great day."
"Me too!
Take her in a hurry to where the Earl's carriage awaits. I dropped Chloe off in the carriage, with Luke, until I couldn't see her.
Return your heels and head to your room.
Walking down the hallway, I called Luke, who walked a little behind me.
"Luke."
"Yes, ma'am"
Check around for chillies. After I made sure no one was there, I opened my mouth.
"... I'm sorry."
"? What are you talking about?"
I worry about explaining to voices that I really don't seem to understand. But in the end I decided to be honest with you.
"... you, you like Chloe, don't you? Yet I thought you didn't want to be the wingman who could show Chloe's attitude towards her brother. No matter how much you said you were a dedicated butler, you had no idea. You should have waited in your room."
"Oh, did you mind?"
Looking back, Luke was laughing at Couscous.
"Luke?"
"I don't know how long you misunderstand, but I'm not, I'm not having romantic feelings for Chloe. I have nothing but to take care of the lady. I'm busy. I don't have time to be in love."
"Huh? But..."
By the time you introduced me to Chloe, no doubt Luke should have been in love with her.
That was obvious from his attitude, and I don't think it flips that easily.
I said because I thought so.
"... aside from the fact that my thoughts are fruitful and not fruitful, I don't think I need to be strong..."
"I'm sorry for the love-brained lady, but I am a man and woman whose friendship is established. You think she's a very good friend, but it's nothing more. Lady, come on, please stop misunderstanding me. It's annoying."
"Huh... really?
I stare at Luke, who tells me clearly. Sure, I didn't see any lies anywhere in that look. Luke is reluctant to be misunderstood as seriously liking Chloe. That's all I see.
"... Huh? Huh? Does that mean I, I misunderstood?
"You will be."
"... oh my god"
That's, like, so embarrassing. My head is cracking at the exact answer.
Luke said to me with a clear face.
"Because I have a lady. There's no room for depression in love, and I don't think it's necessary. If you understand, don't make any strange mistakes or mistakes in the future."
"... okay. Well... I'm sorry I misunderstood."
"I forgive you for being honest with me."
"... thanks"
For a moment, I felt subtle about why my husband, me, had to be allowed to gaze from above by the butler, but I felt like I was the one who was mistaken, so this time I decided not to let the scratch in.
- But I'm glad.
Somehow I'm horrified.
Prince Wilfred likes Chloe, and Chloe likes Brother Victor. And even Luke had an inner mind that he liked Chloe, what a drooling development.
If Luke has nothing to do with it, thank you.
"... well, then can I ask you thoughtfully? I think you noticed, too, that Chloe likes Brother Victor.... What does Brother Victor seem to think of Chloe?
It's something you can ask because you know what's going on. Asking Luke, he looked difficult.
"... whatever you think, my lady's friend. That's all."
"I knew..."
Drop your shoulders to answer as expected.
I felt that way.
'Cause your brother's attitude hasn't changed at all. I didn't even notice Chloe dyeing her cheeks and staring at herself with a cute face. Such a brother is too hard to fall in love or something.
Luke thought the same thing, he had a bitter look somewhere.
"Master Victor seems particularly fond of spending time with you and Master Hugo here. Lord Victor, who has never looked at his family before, is. And it looks like a lot of fun.... Isn't it hard to be in love for a while"
"... yeah, right. So do I."
I only knew Luke's words.
Brother Hugo and Brother Victor. And me.
The three of us are definitely spending more time together. It's been paced every two days these days, like a tea party just for brothers and sisters surrounding Noel. Though I enjoy that too...
"... I wonder if it would be a good idea to stay calm for a while"
After thinking about it, when he zeroed in, Luke nodded with a straight face.
"I thought it would be good for a novice lady in love. You don't want to get your hands on it badly and make Chloe cry, do you?
……
I wanted to say something the way Luke said it, but I can't deny it, so I decide to keep quiet.
Chloe and her brother. And Prince Wilfred.
I don't know what will happen to the three of them, but I scratched them weirdly and I have trouble twisting them more, so for now I sincerely thought I would thoroughly check on how things were going.