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Chloe's spiritual covenant came to an end with dismay and ease.
Unlike my time, the invoked Spirit answered his covenant with Chloe with great joy, and gave his name.
Chloe called out the Spirit of Light. Besides, I rarely get to sign a contract, he was a senior spirit.
Safe, Chloe turns after finishing the contract and meets me standing on the wall.
"Lili, we got a contract!
"Yeah, I was watching. Congratulations, Chloe"
"Thanks!"
Say the words of blessing again to Chloe, who smiles with joy. There were no lies in that heart, but I was finally feeling my calm heart start bothering me again.
- Chloe, you had a spiritual contract.... I envy you.
I can't help but envy people, but I can't help but envy myself for failing once.
I also think next time, but I don't have an appointment. Of course, but it's not like I don't feel like what if I fail again.
Something like a rush was scorching my body.
I stare at Chloe, who delights innocently.
Safe, with Chloe, who finished her spiritual covenant, and me, who haven't been able to make a covenant yet.
Chloe qualified to marry royalty and me without.
The anxiety, which should have blown off if it wasn't possible, brings my neck again.
A story that Chloe wouldn't normally think about if she could take Al comes to life on her own in me.
- Why do I have to be so anxious?
I know. Chloe is nothing wrong. The bad news is, I couldn't get a contract.
Besides, Chloe likes Brother Victor and thinks nothing of Al. Al loves me too. So there's no way they can take him.
And yet I get anxious because I still know Chloe is a 'heroine'?
Is it because you care somewhere in your mind, even if you think it doesn't matter?
- I wonder if Chloe and her brother would have to worry about getting Al if they stuck around.
... That could be a very good idea.
If Chloe becomes and marries my brother and his lover, I don't have to be anxious about trivial things, either.
Prince Wilfred is out of the question. Because Chloe doesn't have a thing for Prince Wilfred. Again, the most reassuring thing is who Chloe is in love with. I mean, my brother.
Create an opportunity for more contact with your brother to make progress with the two of us. That way, Chloe won't have another chance to get involved with Al, and she'll be with whomever she likes, so why don't we do all the good -
"Huh! What are you thinking..."
I returned to me when I started thinking specifically about how to leave my brother and Chloe alone.
Now I understand what I was trying to do and blues.
I just tried to use my best friend's love for my own good.
- I don't believe it.
What a despicable, shitty act that is.
If Chloe and her brother are going to be lovers to each other, I think that would be very congratulatory. But don't use it for your own good.
Yet I just wanted to appease myself, trying to make progress on my own with Chloe and her brother.
It's not good intentions. A hundred percent for your own good.
- The worst.
Oh, my God, how ugly.
Even though it was temporary, I couldn't forgive myself for trying to implement the worst idea.
Even though Chloe is a dear friend, she can't possibly try to use that girlfriend even though she wants to continue to be a friend.
After all, am I the only woman I can think of myself?
Am I only the kind of woman who is called a 'villain's warrant'?
I feel so sorry for myself that I'm about to cry.
I look at Chloe while I'm stunned. She was talking to Prince Wilfred with a troubled face. I want to help her if I can help her like that.
But now, only now, I'm really sorry, but I wasn't going to be able to.
"... Chloe"
"Lili?"
Speak up in anticipation of when Chloe and Prince Wilfred's story broke.
"Congratulations. I'm glad you're safe. Um... I'm sorry, but I'm not feeling well... now would you excuse me?"
"Huh? You're not feeling well? Are you okay?"
Guilt solicits from Chloe, who looks at me worried.
I just didn't want to tell you that it's hard to watch you.
"... sorry. Really. I just wanted to slow down a little bit, too."
"Never mind that. Thank God you're not feeling well."
"It's fine....... His Highness Wilfred. Excuse me, sir."
Prince Wilfred is at the top of the list. When he asked for permission to leave, he also looked worried.
"... I don't mind, you look really pale. Should I keep in touch with my brother? My brother cares about you."
That voice is what really cares for me, and I strangely remember Al saying he wasn't a "bad guy" about him.
"... thank you. But it's okay. I was wondering if it would be better if I took a rest at the mansion."
I greet the Lord, the Count, to the extent that I am not disrespectful, and board the carriage owned by the Duke's house.
Luke came out to pick him up as he went back to the mansion pulling his tired feelings together.
Confirm I got out of the carriage and bow my head.
"Welcome home, lady. That's a long way back."
"... sort of"
I don't want to talk about it here right now. With that feeling in my mouth, you guessed and Luke didn't ask me any more.
Return to your room and finish dressing before drinking Luke's brewed tea.
Noel stroked that back as he came on the couch.
"Nyah..."
More, in the wind, Noel rolls. I stroked Noel's flank to respond to that request and tickled under his chin.
"Lady..."
"I sucked today."
I say posoli, stroking Noel. I wanted Luke to hear what I'm feeling right now.
"Chloe worked really hard today. I got my spiritual contract done, and I talked to His Highness, Wilfred, because I was good. I was the one who couldn't."
"Is something wrong?
I opened my mouth to a carefree voice, thinking, "Oh, I made you worry.
"Speaking of which, I wonder if there was. You know, I was scared to see Chloe get a spiritual contract. I was wondering if Chloe would take Al like this."
……
Luke makes me a cup of tea. He said, looking blurry at the hot air rising.
"... Your Highness loves the lady. Didn't you just have both thoughts during this time?"
Hear the words and loosen your mouth a little.
"Of course, I believe in Al, too. But this kind of thing doesn't make sense. An unexpressible anxiety comes up from the bottom of your body and you can't control it yourself. I love Chloe, but even though I believe in Al, 'what if' doesn't disappear from my head? I know I don't have a spiritual contract, so I think so."
"It's..."
I put my own hand on my lap and squeezed my skirt.
"I feel sorry for myself. I couldn't support Chloe to the end. I knew she was looking at me with her face asking for help, but I lied that I wasn't feeling well and I ran away from her mansion. 'Cause if I'd been over there any longer, I'd have said something I shouldn't have."
I can't keep myself. That's what I thought, so I ran away.
I ran away from Chloe because I wanted to stay with her.
But I know you were asking for help, and I deeply regret that you ignored it.