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It was Silvi who started his life in the castle, but not everything was going well, of course.
I have no problem getting along with Arthur. As a result of following Alice's advice, he is seen by his surroundings as' a loving fiancée ', and he treats them politely as future princesses of kings. My stepmother, the Queen, is close enough to take a walk with me every day, so this relationship went well.
The problem is, other than that.
"Lord Silvia. You look beautiful today."
……
Silvi accidentally distorted his face when he encountered someone in the hallway of the royal castle who didn't want to meet him.
In front of me comes a frigid smile, Duke Claude Slain.
A man too famous as a player, featuring golden hair like a lion's hyena.
(This guy again...)
Even sighing makes me want to throw up.
Silvi had no good memory of him, to say the least.
That's because, for some reason, she was a virgin, and she told me to act on my opponent with dignity, or she made insulting remarks about Sylvie.
Both got rid of me by Arthur, but it's definitely a memory of humiliation for her.
To him like that, there was no way he could have made a good impression, and Silvi was trying to stay out of contact with Claude as best he could, but it didn't go well.
For some reason, Claude and Sylvie run into each other.
In the hallway of the royal castle, sometimes in the garden.
The encounter rate as if Sylvie knew where she was.
Every time he sees her, Claude calls out casually, but he can't possibly respond with a heartfelt smile. I was laughing on the surface, but that's the best I can do. It was Sylvie's routine these days to try her best to end the conversation peacefully.
(sucks. I saw Claude again)
I look up at the man standing in front of me fed up. To a man with a smile but no laugh in his eyes at all, then I sincerely wished he hadn't spoken to me.
Only against him, it's a pain in the ass to make a laugh.
Sighing deliberately, Silvi told Claude.
"I see you again. Lord Slain. But I didn't want to see you."
To Sylvie's overhonest greeting, Claude looked out for her deliberately.
"I've missed you so much, but that's an answer I can't get enough of. Come on, why don't you respond to my invitation? His Royal Highness Arthur will not be enough. I'll teach you something called heaven. How about an empty room over there?
"Fine."
Silvi's voice was horrible like Blizzard's blowing away, but Claude didn't turn it up at all.
"Stop saying that Duke of Slain, too. Aren't you with me? You can call me Claude."
"Because between me and you, there is no budding relationship whatsoever. I refuse."
It doesn't make any sense to call Diedrich by name. I would never be able to call Claude away or anything like that, and I don't even want to do it in the first place.
"That's too bad," Claude said with a sincerely unreadable face when Silvi put an immediate no.
"Speaking of which, where is Lord Sylvia going to be? If you don't mind, I'll give it to you."
"I have an excellent maid brought from the mansion, so I don't need one. I guess the Duke isn't free either. Please, get back to work."
Eyes on Alice. She carefully withheld behind Silvi...... but Silvi can tell. She must be laughing.
There was no doubt that Silvi was amused to be swayed by Claude.
(But... that's no choice, is it?)
I'd say it's a thin affair, but there's no way a mere maid of the Marquis could say anything to the Duchess Principal. Sylvie can only give him back his dislike now because of her position as Arthur's fiancé. Otherwise, I don't think Silvi would have revealed any disgust so far either.
Because it's too rude for a high-profile Claude.
"... excuse me. We're in a hurry."
"Wait."
"... how can I help you yet?
There's no point in continuing the conversation with Claude. Claude takes Silvi, who has just decided to leave the scene. I sometimes thought it would be better not to go out there because this exchange is depressing every time, but I declined in two days.
A cage in a room is surprisingly spiritual.
So there's nothing else in Silvi than confronting the Claude I met...... I even feel so manipulative about the encounter rate.
(What is it? When I go outside, I see him every two times)
The royal castle is large. And yet Claude finds Silvi every time, for some reason, and he calls out. Even he is a duke. You're not supposed to be free, but you're never going to do anything bare for me.
Every time, the more I say absolutely, the better.
How much better to be ignored for this.
Look up at Claude in a harsh manner. He said as he was impressed as he looked at Silvi.
"Dress of the day. Isn't it quite bruised if you look at it well? Is that His Highness's preference?
……
Can't this man honestly praise?
Sylvie's cheeks were easily drawn to the word bruise. Claude just says he's noticed.
"Its missing hair decorations. What's that? The idea of wearing something like that and forcing His Highness to do even new accessories? No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no That's Your Highness's princess. What you do is really rubbing."
I'm getting cocky.
The hair decorations that Silvi always wears are, in a way, memorable items with Arthur. I couldn't help but get angry at being ridiculed for it.
"Oh, come on."
"Dear Sylvia! You were here."
It was Diedrich, who came from behind her, who blocked Silvi's voice. I guess he saw Silvi and Claude and understood the situation. I immediately stood to shelter Silvi. That's how I stare at Claude with sharp eyes.
"Also? Duke of Slain."
"That's this dialogue. Diedrich in His Highness's Hip Wipes. Your Highness commanded you again to come and protect this woman?
"Yes, because that's what Your Highness wants. And the Duke of Slain. Please stop imitating me like you're harassing me. It's time to earnestly buy Your Highness's unhappiness."
Claude told Diedrich to laugh at him like he was restraining him.
"Ha! I'm scared of that stuff, can I get my hands on His Highness's fiancée or something? Above and beyond."
Then he turned to Sylvie and said with a fierce grin.
"I was distracted. Let's keep this for today. Next time, I trust you'll nod at my invitation. Lord Silvia."
"Who...!
There was an accidental voice of contempt. After finding out that Silvi is Arthur's fiancée, and even more so, I can't believe Claude asking him out for a grand next time in front of Diedrich near his side.
Claude raised his voice and laughed, leaving Silvi and the others in grand footsteps.
Make sure his figure turns around the corner of the hallway, and he finally loses his strength.
"Are you all right, Master Sylvia? I'm sorry I'm late."
"I'm fine. It's a pissing story, but it's almost every day and something I'm used to."
I also answer Diedrich, who works for me, with a powerless grin.
Really, why so much? Claude keeps putting up with Silvi. Sometimes it's pretty much because even when Arthur is around he gets a little bit of a scratch about what the hell it's all about.
"Excuse me. If I were on your side..."
"You are an important side of Arthur. You can't borrow it all the time. So far, there's no harm done, and we'll just have to do it right."
Laugh like you're tired.
When I get tangled up in Claude like I do now, I'll probably get rid of it myself, but from time to time Diedrich and Arthur protect Sylvie. I know it's a pitiful story, but I still care about my duke counterparts, so I was honestly thankful to be able to count on them.
"Thank you. That's very helpful. I was a little persistent today... and I almost yelled at you unexpectedly"
That would have given Claude a gap to follow. I'm still putting up with Silvi. I don't want to ruin that once and for all.
"It's really depressing. What the hell, that guy?"
If he hadn't held the high rank of Duke, he wouldn't have had to worry so much about it.
It's something I can't help but tell you, but I get really stupid.
"Lady."
"Alice"
A voice can be rang reluctantly from behind. Looking back, Alice was bowing her head.
"I'm sorry I can't help your daughter..."
Her apology was natural.
No matter how much Alice is a friend from a previous life, the relationship between the two now is between the Marquis' maid and her exclusive maid. Alice incurs an obligation to protect Silvi. But Sylvie shook her head to the side.
"The target is the Duke. I have trouble punishing you for saying weird things, and you're right to step back. Never mind."
"But..."
"I also agree with Mr Sylvia. You better not do anything extra"
Diedrich tells Alice to eat down. Diedrich told me that she also had to shut up, and Alice bowed her head deeply again.
Diedrich asks Silvi.
"So? Which way are you going now? I'm also responsible for saying goodbye, and I'll send you to your destination."
"... it was just a walk... I'm going back to my room today"
I got tired of meaningless interactions with Claude. When Silvi told him he was leaving, Diedrich nodded as well.
"Perhaps that would be better. I'll send it to you, please."
"Thanks"
Arthur also tells me to rely on Diedrich if anything happens, so don't hesitate to ask. When I returned to my room, I somehow spoke to Diedrich.
"Diedrich, I wonder if you'd like some tea with me. Of course, if you're busy, I won't force you."
Sometimes I wanted to thank Claude for helping me, and when I told him so, I showed a little lost, but Diedrich nodded at me.
"Thank you. Then just one drink."