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Prince Wilfred asked me to take it so I could meet Chloe, and I quickly met her and informed her of her intentions.

The place is the Count's residence.

Going to the orphanage doesn't necessarily guarantee seeing you, and if you want to get in touch properly, you better be sure to send a letter first informing them that you are going to visit the mansion.

As soon as I wrote in the letter that I needed to talk to you, Chloe gave me a reply with a date and time available for me to visit. I visited her that day.

be put through to her room.

Tea was already ready for the small table placed at the window.

I sat down and enjoyed a little tea treat before I cut out my story to Chloe.

"Actually..."

That's how I conveyed Prince Wilfred's message to her without exception.

Chloe looked surprised at first, but eventually she looked serious and at the end she nodded deeply.

"Thank you. Tell me about His Highness Wilfred."

Prince Wilfred seemed to care a lot about Chloe as well, and when I told him what he said he wanted to apologize for, he returned a positive answer: "I want to see you too," he said.

"Is it good? I don't have to."

I don't feel compelled to. I told him so, but Chloe shook her head to the side.

"I didn't force it. 'Cause I really think it was a rude statement while I was at it. It wasn't a good word to say to those who were the second prince of the country, although they were pretty much cornered at that time. I'm reflecting. I want to apologize if I have a chance to apologize."

Her eyes weren't lying.

"Yes. Then I'll arrange to see His Highness Wilfred. I think Al and I are gonna be in that seat, too. What do you say?

If you say you don't like Chloe, let's not.

That's what I thought, but Chloe was happy to hold my hands.

"I'm glad you did. Meet me alone is that... I'm not ready yet."

Prince Wilfred's idea was a hit.

"Okay. Well, we'll be joining you on that day."

If Chloe will be pleased, there is no denying it.

So, when the story came to a paragraph, I cut out, "You know what?"

"I could finally make a spiritual pact."

He tells Chloe last time he couldn't have a spiritual covenant. I thought if I succeeded, I'd have to tell you.

Chloe, listening to me, opened her mouth to Pocan and then immediately jumped at me with a full grin.

"Congratulations!!"

"Ahhh!

I almost collapsed behind every chair at risk. But Chloe told Hishihishi that she was sincerely happy that I was able to make the contract, so I don't feel angry.

Chloe hugged me to the gyu and said, "Good...... really good!," he said in tears many times.

"Chloe... I'm worried about you. Because I'm okay now."

"Things you think were the hardest part of the party. I'm so glad. Um... can I ask what kind of spirits?

"I am the advanced spirit of darkness. It's called noir."

Teaching about his own covenant spirits, Chloe sparkled her eyes.

"Advanced Spirit! Wow! I knew Lili was amazing!

"What are you talking about? Even Chloe will have a contract with the higher spirits of light."

"But... I don't know, the only word that comes up is amazing!

I don't think she hates it because I see what she's saying from the bottom of her heart.

But I'm surprised at the rise in tension. Chloe said as she wiped the tears in her eyes.

"Because I'm really happy. I knew how much Lili admired His Highness Alan, so I, I definitely wanted you both to be happy. I'm so glad you got a contract."

"Chloe......"

It's gotten to me.

"Thanks......"

"I didn't do anything. But I'm really glad Lili's wish came true. Now you're going to marry His Highness, aren't you? Another condition...... you're not gonna talk about it, are you?

I nodded at Chloe as she asked worryingly.

"I won't. Um... I don't think there's any more chance of me breaking my engagement or anything like that."

"Yes, good"

I'm glad to see the presence of a friend who gives me a look of relief.

The rest talked about nothing as usual, leaving her mansion behind.

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Then a few days later, I met Al at the castle and decided where the two of them would meet in consultation with him.

Following Al's suggestion that an open place might be good, I told him, why not use the courtyard of my mansion.

"Your mansion?

"Yes, a castle would make Chloe nervous, and now I'm worried about the Count's eyes in Chloe's mansion. In that regard, I would not be suspicious if His Royal Highness Wilfred were to come to my house, and I think you would be reassured in terms of security."

The fact that I and Al are engaged is no longer known throughout the country.

When Prince Wilfred comes along with that Al, there won't be any extra rumors because nobody wonders. I don't think I have any particular problems with that either, as I have also recently begun to be known to be friends with Chloe.

And most importantly, we are the Duke's house. Of course I keep a lot of private soldiers, and the quality is good. There should be no shortage in terms of security.

After a little thought, Al nodded.

"Right. Then I'll rent your mansion. [M] I'll write a favor letter to the Duke."

"I ask your father, too.... Well, of course I can't give you the details, because this is for a friend."

That's how my father, who received Al's letter and listened to me, gave me permission to use the mansion's courtyard in two replies. He was happy for my father that I would do something for a friend.

And that day...

I'll take Chloe. Al took Prince Wilfred and gathered him in the courtyard of the mansion.

Our courtyard is a little awesome because of Brother Hugo's dedication.

The garden landscape is beautiful and perfect to suit your brother's aesthetic sensations. The best place to view the garden is with a white table and a naturally colored sofa so that you can have a tea party. The couch and table were also special delicacies that my brother had taken from neighboring countries, and I never thought my brother would give me permission to use them.

"Because I still think beautiful furniture would suit you beautiful people. Oh, of course I'm not willing to interrupt, but I hope you forgive me enough to look out of the room! Oh, it inspires creativity! It's been a while since I've had a brush."

I remember saying that, and I accidentally shifted my gaze around where my brother's room was, but speaking of which, my brother, he was away today.

"Lili, what's wrong?

Chloe asks me if you noticed me behaving suspiciously. I shook my head sideways that I was nothing.

"Don't worry, I was just thinking about what's inside me. More than that, Chloe, today's dress is very nice."

"Glad. Thanks. But I think Lili's so cute, too."

Chloe smiles joyfully.

What she was wearing was a lovely dress in baby pink. Earl, Chloe's father, who I heard would meet with me, Al, and Prince Wilfred, seemed to rush me. The plump atmosphere fits Chloe perfectly.

Speaking of which, today, it's a black dress. I've always avoided black because it has a powerful image, but sometimes it's my favorite color, and I've newly installed it.

I asked my dedicated designer to finish it as elegantly as possible. The impression is calm, but decorative strings and laces are used on the sleeves and collar, which are also playful. I loved the combination of white and black, so I really liked this dress that I made up.

"Thanks. I hope Al likes it, too."

When he zeroed his true meaning, Chloe laughed couscous.

"I don't think you need to worry about it. Because, Your Highness, I've been watching you for a long time."

"I'm glad you are, though."

"Oh, I'm not gonna throw up."

Talking to a thoughtful friend relieves tension. Chloe seemed pretty nervous at first, but as she slapped a light mouth with me, she seemed to relax a lot.

A short distance away are Prince Wilfred, who is watching this one, and Al, who is looking at him with a frightened face.

They still looked like twins today, dressed to match. That said, that doesn't mean it's all the same. The design is pretty much the same, but Al is cream color. Prince Wilfred weaves a dark red-based top. Al looked gorgeous for having a butterfly brooch that matched me.

- Al, it's nice today.

My prince, whenever he sees it, beautifully bites off the joy of being able to engage him.

You noticed my gaze, Al turned to this one.