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Ride Al's horse the same way you go and head to Chloe's mansion. Thanks to Al's use of shortcuts, we were able to get to our destination before the Chloes. I can't just get into the premises, so I'll keep an eye on what's going on while I hide well.
Al said smudged.
"... if you're doing something like this, it seems like you're doing something wrong."
"If that's what you say, it's always been today. … it's a loss if you care"
"Indeed."
While convinced, Al shook my hand.
"A, Al?
"So let's keep our hands together. I think I've only been able to replenish about half the lily ingredients. It's not enough."
"So what is that lily ingredient... and I think I've replenished it enough"
With that said, I shake Al's hand back. At a time like this, I was thrilled. Even when I was on the horse, it stuck to him all the time, so the sound of my heart was loud and I couldn't help it. I still have the after-effects after I got down.
Al squeezes my hand over and over again and says happily.
"It's not enough at all. If we leave Lili, it's going to be negative soon. I think Lili needs to stay on her side for a long time."
What do you think? And he whispered in a sweet voice, wondering if the hot air would blow out of the ceiling of his head.
Al is too sweet to follow. Glad to hear it, but too irritating for me.
"A, Al...... please give me a break about that already"
When he complained with a puffy tremor, Al grinned bitterly.
"I'm sorry. You and me, we're really alone, because we rarely have one."
When we meet in a mansion or castle, there is not much of a feeling of being alone, as the servant is probably present or the door is slightly open. So I know what Al means, but I'm ashamed of what happened to the embarrassing thing. Though I don't think I like it.
"Ah... I think I'm home"
"Huh...?
Thinking about how to answer Al, Al pulled my hand. Following his gaze, Chloe and Prince Wilfred are indeed returning.
They were just getting off the horse and exchanging goodbye greetings.
It's close to where you're hiding, so I can hear enough of what you're saying.
That means you'll get this voice, too.
I immediately guessed it. I replied by nodding into Al's gaze. Keep an eye on Chloe and the others.
"- It was fun today. Chloe, do you like opera? I got two tickets the other day, if you don't mind."
Just now, Prince Wilfred was about to say goodbye to Chloe.
I wonder when I was starting to call you by calling you out. I'm inviting you on your next date.
Chloe was leaning down as troubled and gripping her own dress, but eventually told Prince Wilfred in a solidified voice.
"That! I know your invitation is very honorable, but please keep this clear! The opera, too, doesn't want to go!
"Huh!?"
I'm gnawed at the exact words of rejection. Chloe, who clearly told the royalty to reject him, was neat somewhere, even with the face that he had done it.
"My father has also told me about the premise of marriage, but I would also like to decline that, if I may. In me, Your Highness's opponent is boring. Your Highness deserves more."
"... Chloe"
Unflushed, Chloe, who had declared her will, looked dazzled. When I put my strength into the hand connected to Al, he shook my hand back.
"She's the one who can tell her opinion."
"Yes...... I'm a proud friend."
"Yeah. I guess that means Will's one, had eyes to see"
Al's voice was sweet, too. It's not to blame for defying the royalty, it's to praise Chloe for communicating her will.
"I hope he wakes up with this, too."
I wholeheartedly agree with that. Now wondering how Prince Wilfred would answer, he was shuddering a mess and turning his face bright red.
"- Hey."
"Huh?"
I guess I couldn't hear what you said. As Chloe listened back, Prince Wilfred turned his angry eyes to her.
"I'm saying that dialogue like that isn't in the game! Your word for my dialogue right now is yes, isn't it? I don't have a choice for this date! This is just an uplifting Ibe!!"
"So, Your Highness..."
Chloe, who was yelled at, lags behind. Prince Wilfred stuffed her like that.
"You know what? Why are you saying that? Just follow the game. Even if you can forgive me until my brother and the villain warrant lady are completely different from the original, I can't forgive you for that. You're on my route, so I don't want you to do anything extra."
"Hey... what are you talking about? Wow, I don't understand what your Highness is saying..."
"You don't have to understand. I'm just saying that you just have to snort 'yes' to my words. It's gonna be easy."
Told him to throw it away, Prince Wilfred glared at Chloe.
"Look, tell me. That's how the event ends."
"... I can't say"
"Ah? You didn't hear me? I'm telling you, I'm the second prince."
To the intimidating Prince Wilfred, Chloe still shook her head sideways. The way it looked was so painful that I couldn't stand it anymore I let Al go and jumped out.
"Chloe!"
"Huh? Lili!?"
Suddenly, he sees me jumping out of the shadow of the mansion, and Chloe circles her eyes. Prince Wilfred also looked gnawed.
"Liz Beltran? Why are you here?
I got stuck in front of Chloe. I was filled with the thought that I wouldn't let you hurt my friend any more.
"I 'm-"
How shall I make an excuse for Prince Wilfred? Al said he tried to open his mouth even though it bothered him a little, but he looked just like me.
"We were just on our date home, too. By chance, there's a street, and I thought I'd call you because I saw you guys."
"To my brother? What the hell is going on!
Prince Wilfred, who was trying to gaze at me sheltering Chloe, looks at Al, stunned. I guess I didn't think you'd show up until Al. Al, who came this way, smiles, but turns his absolute zero gaze to Prince Wilfred.
"Will, let me hear the whole story. That wasn't a good dialogue to tell a woman you thought was very preferable. I've advised you many times. [M] Don't push me. That's 'say yes'? Looks like my brother finally fell."
"... because"
"In her position, Miss Carlisle cannot refuse your order. If you knew that and said what you said earlier, you really suck. I'm disappointed."
……
Strictly embarrassed by Al, Prince Wilfred finally became silent. Al now turns his gaze to Chloe.
"Sorry about that. My brother said something rude. I can't tell you to forgive me, but I'm glad you forgive me."
"Wow, I..."
"At this point, if you have something to say to my brother, you can tell me. 'Cause I wouldn't say insult."
Come on in, and Al urges Chloe.
Chloe looked a little troubled, but eventually she decided to be ready, biting her back teeth all the way up and looking up. That's how you stand before me and head yourself to Prince Wilfred.
"Let me just say one thing.... I've always thought. Lord Wilfred, I wonder who you're looking at. I am me. You can't be anything else. But you never even looked at me once. Even if the favor was felt, I didn't think it was directed at me, and that's why I was always only in pain to relate to you. Your Highness, please don't push what you think of me. Please understand that I'm not the 'Chloe Carlisle' you're looking at. I... can't live up to your thoughts"
"... Chloe"
Clearly enough, Chloe looked very good.
Al nods satisfactorily and looks to Prince Wilfred.
Prince Wilfred, who gathered the gaze of all, was stunned, but lagged behind as upset as he was when he realized it was noted. Eventually he groaned, "... I'm going home," and then he never looked back, and he rode off on his horse.
"Wow, I... I think I've said too much"
The next moment, when Prince Wilfred's figure was confirmed to have completely disappeared, the snare and Chloe crouched onto the spot. Grab her arm in a daze.
"Chloe, are you okay?
"Lili...... thanks. You're here."
"... things that are friends. It's not natural."
For a moment, I tried to say it was a coincidence, but I realized Chloe would have already found out, and I decided not to make any weird excuses.
Chloe snorts in tears at my words. Al said as he looked at her like that.
"Again, let me say that my brother was sorry. Miss Carlisle, I'm glad you don't mind because there's nothing wrong with you. Like I said, I'm not going to punish you, and even if Will says something, I'll stop him."
"Your Highness Alan...... thank you"
"I didn't do anything to thank you. Your words are correct. My brother has always had dreams. That turned it all on you this time. All I can say is I'm really sorry."
"No... it's not His Highness's fault"
"I knew it and couldn't stop it, so I'm guilty of the same crime."
I said nasty, Al told me this time.
"Lili, earlier, you jumped out to help a friend. You were brave. I thought it was a little unthinkable behavior. I saw you hard for a friend, and I thought it wasn't a mistake to have chosen you."
"Al......"
"Will is wrong about everything. He has no idea what he has to do to get people to like him. If you like Miss Carlisle, you'd have to take a good look at her. Nobody likes someone who's looking at someone who's not themselves, right? Those who like it are not up to others to decide. It's up to you. Like I chose Lili."
"- Yes, so am I."
I thought Al was right.
He told me to like him. I can't do anything I can't.
Prince Wilfred didn't see Chloe properly. I'm arrogant that I think I can get it.
Chloe chose Brother Victor.
I don't know if Brother Victor will choose Chloe, but at least I think Chloe is trying to get to know Brother Victor properly.
"Next time I get a chance to see His Highness Wilfred... I apologize for today"
"Chloe?"
I stare at Chloe, who stood up as she curled. Chloe laughed small and told me.
"It's what I've always thought, and I don't regret what I said. But, you know, I don't think you said it too tightly. I want to apologize for that."
"I don't think you need to apologize at all."
I fully agree with Al's words.
Khloe laughed as she snorted. I know, it's Chloe's smile as usual. I noticed it and was horrified.
Al tells Chloe.
"Since the Count may find it odd that Will left without saying hello, I wonder if he could tell the Count that I came and took Will home. He said it was an urgent requirement. Exactly. I need to follow this... it's going to be a royal problem"
"Okay."
When Chloe agreed, Al turned his back on her, "Then we'll go," he said. I also rush to speak to Chloe.
"Chloe, we'll talk again."
"Yeah, Lili. Thanks so much for today."
"Lili, I'm coming. I'll take you to the mansion."
"Yes."
Al with the horse is calling me. I replied to that, and after I broke up with Chloe, I rode the horse with Al, just like I did earlier, back to the Duke's house.