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The conversation was over, so Al took Prince Wilfred back to the castle.
Apparently there's a pile of work at the castle. Grabbing Prince Wilfred's roots that he didn't like, Al grinned as he threw them into the carriage.
"All you have to do is keep the two of us for tea. I'm done with this errand. I'm leaving today."
"Yes, Al. Thank you for taking the time to step in."
"I didn't do anything to thank you. I took it off for my brother today. [M] That's all. Oh, because I'll turn people around later about the repair costs. At that time, I'll make sure you have a letter from me and Will. Will you tell the Duke?
"Yes, I understand."
"See you later. It's been a bummer lately. Now let's talk about it slowly."
"... Yes"
The two of us had strength in the place. I notice that and my face turns red on its own.
Dropping off the carriage, I went back to Chloe, who was waiting a little behind me, and Luke, who just called me in.
Luke had Noel on watch. It's something I can't help because there's nothing else I know about the situation, but I feel sorry for letting them pull the poverty lottery.
"Chloe, go to my room first, wait. Luke, show Chloe around. And get me some tea, please. I'm coming to your father."
"Yes, sir."
Chloe said she wanted to apologize to her father, but that says no and explains to him alone.
My father, who heard the circumstances, was still convinced by the fact that "I can't help but say what the Spirit did" sounded like a superior nobleman. When I told him I would hear from Al and the others later about the repair, he had frowned "I wish you didn't have to be concerned" about it, but I can't even lose the royal generosity. Upon receipt of the letter, he agreed to reply.
Finish the report to my father and return to his room.
My two brothers are not in the mansion today. Brother Victor took Brother Hugo to the castle.
I don't know what you went to do - it seems to guide you through the castle.
He said it was for Brother Hugo, who will soon be working in the castle, but I and Brother Hugo know that it would be to appeal to the goodness of my department.
Brother Victor was alive when I took Brother Yugo, who was reluctant... and when I saw it, I made the decision to abandon Brother Yugo for help.
Brother Victor seems to be having fun, so please bear with me.
They turned a resentful gaze on me, but I couldn't help it. Because there's no way you can look at Brother Victor like that and get in the way.
"You kept me waiting."
Back in the room, Luke was just about to serve tea.
Smell the tea today and realize it's rose tea.
"It smells good. You're a rose tea today."
"Yes, because I thought you were tired. The fragrance and flavor calm your feelings"
"Yes. What about the tea treats?
"Give me a new chocolate"
Nod at Luke's words and sit in the front seat of Chloe. Chloe was looking around with Kyolo Kyolo.
"Chloe? What's wrong?
"... think Noel's not here"
"Noel would be in a different room. I'm a little out of line."
Luke answers flatly. Chloe frowned when she heard that.
"It's only natural for a cat to play a prank.... pathetic."
When I heard those words, I realized that speaking of which, I hadn't told Chloe about Noel yet.
Sometimes it's about the spirits that Chloe is under contract to. Either way, she'll find out. And now that I know who Noel is, I don't think I can see Chloe lifting Noel innocently with her normal heart.
"Chloe, I need you to listen to me for a second."
"? What?
Tell the proper Chloe who Noel is. When I told him I was Noel, the Great Wizard of High Elves, Chloe was just keeping an eye out.
"Yes... it was. So Lili couldn't make a spiritual pact, and Sola's gone wild."
"Naturally, there are signs of Noel in our mansion. I don't like Noel. I think it's normal for spirits to run wild. Because of that too, I can't blame your spirits for rampant"
Noel is like a natural enemy to the Spirit. What happens if the Spirit appears where that Noel is.
It's more obvious than seeing fire.
"- I don't remember imitating things that the Spirit of Light hates."
"Noel!"
Just finishing the explanation, Noel, the cat figure, came in so that he could slip through the gap in the door. Luke lifts his eyebrows to that overly grand attitude.
"I kept you locked up! Where the hell are you from?
"I've been able to do a lot of magic with this figure. Magically choosy and "
I say that in an unbad way, and Noel jumps on the couch. That's how I purposely rang "Nyan" towards Chloe, who was stuttering.
"Hi, Chloe. Thanks for always getting along with Goshzinsama. Your magic is quite delicious, too. Why don't you go on a date with me next time?
"What... what...? Noel? Are you sure it's Noel? I'm speaking people's language."
"Yes."
Nodding, Chloe stared seriously at Noel. That's how I hold it up without hesitation.
"Wow! Nice cat or something that speaks people's language! Lili, that's good!
"Hey Chloe. Were you listening to me?
Be gnawed at unexpected behavior. Luke was also too surprised to move, solidifying on the spot.
Chloe cheeks on the cat with a sleigh.
He looked at me like that in a panic, and said to Chloe.
"Chloe, you know what? Noel the Great Wizard? What caused your contract spirits to run wild!
"I know. But it still just looks like a cat talking to me... cute"
"Ha ha You can illuminate. You're like a woman who understands my charm, Chloe."
Happy to have been praised, I even play Noel's voice.
If I told you the circumstances, I was wondering if Chloe would just spook Noel, too, but it's a miscalculation. On the contrary, I am very happy.
"A cat that can use magic is like a fairy tale world."
Chloe stood up, lifted Noel, and raised her hands high when high. I look at that, and I say it unexpectedly.
"... At first, His Highness Wilfred told me that Chloe was Noel's opponent. I don't know what I was thinking then, but I'm just a little convinced right now."
"… I agree"
I agree with my words, with a caged voice that Luke was falling back on.
The two were catchy and fun and kind of made me want to get away with reality.
"Ahhh. I didn't think the day would come when I could communicate with my cat. Lili, thanks for letting me know!
"... I'm glad you're happy"
After enjoying Noel enough, Chloe smiled with a well-done face. Is it because Noel is still a cat when it comes to it? I seem tired, round on the couch, asleep.
Whatever that looks like, it's just a cat, and I blurted out that no one would think this was the Great Wizard Noel.
Chloe stood up from the couch and said it looked terribly unfortunate.
"It's time to go home, so I'll go, too. Enjoy your tea, Lili. I could talk to Will today, and it's good to be here. Thank you so much."
"I'm glad you said that. I never thought Chloe would be friends with His Highness Wilfred, either."
I get up off the couch too. To be honest, Chloe affirmed with a true face.
"Yeah, me too. Worst of all, I just thought it was something you were going to hear 'sorry' without a cage of hearts just on your mouth. I'm really glad I didn't."
"My lord Wilfred, you felt like you were reflecting properly."
Sharing the impression I felt, Chloe also agreed.
"Yeah. I thought that, too. That's why I wanted to accept my apology, and I really thought I had to apologize, too."
"... if your current Highness Wilfred, do you think we can go out with him?
Ask jokingly. Chloe laughed with pleasure.
"As a friend. I didn't know anything about him until now. We just need to know each other a little bit."
"Yeah, right. I think that's good."
"Thank you so much. Bye."
With a neat face, Chloe went back to her mansion. Drop off the carriage and go back to your room.
Noel, who was stretching steadily on the couch, opened his mouth like a hundred million bucks.
"Chloe, are you home? Totally, you have a good heart for me..."
"Because it's Chloe."
Saying, sitting next to Noel, stroking his head. Noel said as if he'd just noticed after he sounded gobbly and throat in a good way.
"Speaking of which, you're also a woman who won't change her attitude if she finds out who I am, right? Especially since you're back in the High Elf. How can you be the same? Normally, you know, you say 'Master Noel' and you change your tone, and you bring me all kinds of contributions, don't you?
"Please don't be silly."
To such stupidity, Noel really wonders what a great wizard he was called.
I said Noel's cheeks with both hands.
"Okay? Whatever you are, you are the cat that is kept in my mansion right now. Why do I have to ask how my cat feels and dedicate my contribution? That's crazy."
But Luke pointed it out.
"No, ma'am. Considering it's a cat opponent, I think it fits roughly."
"... if you ask me"
I see, and I put my hand on my chin and nodded.
Get in the mood, contribute delicious snacks and rice, and let them take care of things like brushing and nail clipping.
Come to think of it, Luke's right.
"... in a way, maybe you were right to be a cat. Well, if life was fundamental to having you bring your contribution, it wouldn't be much different now."
"That's terrible, you are! It's a big difference!
I don't know.
"That's right!
"So you don't need brushing anymore?
Take away the brush for the cat that was nearby so you could always get it in your hand. Made of pork hair. That was Noel's big favorite.
Noel stuffed his words.
"Oh, that's sloppy!
"It's not sloppy. I take care of cats because I own them. If you're unhappy with the treatment, don't you think there's no choice but to stop?
I shake the brush on my face.
Very vulnerable to my brushing, Noel groaned remorsefully. As if that's how I lost my cat instinct, I lay down looking at my stomach.
"Come on! You took care of me! Damn...... I didn't want to know what brushing would be such a habit......! I want to go back when I was wild."
"You won't be able to eat your stomach when you get back to Noona."
"... I don't like that either"
With a bitter smile at Noel, I began to groom his fur with a gesture I was accustomed to. There is a lot of hair loss this season and daily brushing is essential. Plus, if you brush carefully, the furrows will be beautiful, so you don't have half the sense of accomplishment.
"Ugh... I regret it, but it feels good.... You're not that talented in magic, but I'll admit that brushing technology is superb. I can't stand this life without brushing..."
"Yes, yes, thank you"
Couscous laughing, but I won't stop hanging the brush. I said it like Luke was impressed by it.
"... a lady is going to roll Noel over her palm, even if she doesn't have a collar, right? You're totally cat friendly, and you're happy about that."
"Animals have always been my favorite"
"That's not the problem, but listening to Noel and the lady now, I think I can tell you that Her Highness's worries are 80% overwhelming."
"Really?"
I don't know, but if Al says he'll be relieved, it's more than anything.
Because I thought I was sorry about what I said about keeping Noel, that I had no regrets, but that I was worried about Al.
"Hey! The brush is stopping! Stay with me! Now over here!
"Yes, sir."
My hand seems to have stopped because of what I was thinking.
When Noel pointed that out to me, I responded to his request that I had smiled bitterly but turned my body around and then brushed it to appeal to where I wanted it.