Outaishihi ni Nante Naritakunai!!

Having spoken to Mr. Derris, I was about to return to the mansion lightly.

Hurry to walk on the edge of the paved road. There was still a distance to Nakamen.

If I don't get back by lunch, I'll be out of my room.

Take the pocket watch you sneaked in your pocket and check the time.

Much time had elapsed because of Mr. Derris' long stay at his house.

"Bad."

Keep it up, we won't make it to lunch time. My father should be climbing the castle, so no problem, but he has a mother in the mansion.

I just got scolded this morning and I wanted to avoid it if I could......

I don't want to see my mother's sad face any more.

I hurried as much as I could, through the middle gate, and managed to get through the inner gate as well.

All we have to do is go back to the mansion.

"Liddy?"

From behind me in a hurry, a bewildered voice hung.

A childhood tame had a face out of a carriage bearing the crest of the Duke of Pegegrini's house if he looked back at his familiar voice.

This is William, the Duke's man and current magician.

"Will."

It's rare to see you here. With that in mind, Will, wrapped in a dark blue with a silver embroidered robe indicating that he was the head of the Mage Corps, came out of the carriage in a relaxed motion.

"I didn't think I'd see you here."

"Right. But I'm sorry, Will. I have to hurry back to the mansion. See you later."

I know you're sorry about who you came all the way down to, but I really didn't have the time.

Talk briefly about the situation, and try to leave the scene with a sorry hand.

But Will pulled my hand lightly like that. To the feel of his cold hands, for a moment.

"Wait, Liddy.... I was just about to go to your mansion. You should get on board."

"Huh?"

Listen to Will and stop.

"Didn't I hear you were coming today?

"I apologize for the delay.... but I need to talk to you."

"To me?

"Yes."

Will nodded as he held down the trademark monocle.

This seems to be his only magic trick.

Instead of dressing like a regular Duke's heirloom, the fact that he came still in the magician's captain's attire showed that he had been in a lot of haste.

What the hell are you doing in such a hurry?

"Liddy?"

"Sorry. I'm happy with the offer, but we shouldn't be together. As you can see from this outfit, I'm getting out of here without permission."

Apologizing so, Will distorted his nervous face slightly.

"... then grate a little in front"

So get in, and nodded to Will, who wouldn't let go with my arm.

"... Well, let me ask you something"

I feel like it would take more time to keep asking questions here.

Will has a surprisingly stubborn spot, so it's no use doing any more pickpockets.

Having judged that from years of dating, I was escorted by Will and boarded a familiar carriage.

"Stop a little in front of the Duke of Vivoir's house."

Will sat in front of me when he instructed him so.

Keep your arms together and shut up.

Yet the only sight I could care less about was the one directed at this one.

"... what's wrong? Will."

Even if I can't stand it and ask, I just stare back silently.

Will, who is not originally the taller one, but I've never seen such a way of silence.

"Will...?

"This morning... the Prime Minister officially announced that His Royal Highness Prince Wang and you were engaged"

Will shrugged as he tried to speak again.

Unexpectedly opens his eyes.

... Fast.

I'm surprised to hear that the fact of the engagement has already been made public.

Perhaps it's easy to predict that it's my father and Fried's work, but are those two seriously going to take it all the way to the wedding on the shortest date?

I was stunned by the early work of the electric optical stone fire and didn't even speak up. I don't have to be in such a hurry to get away with it now, but I don't know how much credit I have.

As I pondered my leisure time, Will became silent again.

Only the sound of heels and carriages running sounds.

Silence is heavy.

I think I need to say something, but I'm perfectly clear on what to say.

While doing so, the carriage slowly stopped.

Your Lord opens the door and salutes you.

"... thanks, Will. I'll see you later."

"... oh"

I waved small and got out of the carriage.

I'm curious about Will, but you can talk to him later when you see him.

Now more than anything, I have to go back to my room.

Follow the path you used when you came out and get back to your room handy.

I wrapped my dresses off in the morning and bracketed my hair back to the side with a hand I was used to.

Check in the mirror, one nod.

Almost at the same time, the door to the room was knocked.

"Yes."

"Lady, Master William is here. Your wife must eat with you."

"Okay. Tell him I'll be on my way."

"Yes, sir."

It was the maid in charge of this mansion who spoke up. Respond with a face that doesn't eat and head to the door.

When I moved to the dining room, my mother and Will were waiting for me.

"Sorry to keep you waiting"

"I apologize for the delay in touching this one. Thank you for accepting me despite my sudden visit."

My mother smiles and tells Will to thank her beautifully as she does.

"That's about it for a tough greeting, and let's all have a meal once in a while?

◇ ◇ ◇

The meal the three of us would take proceeded as usual without any problems.

It's my mother who talks all the time. I am a listener.

Will hammered his mother's story with courtesy, and the luncheon ended with a soothing atmosphere all the time.

My mother breaks up with us there and returns to her room.

Will and I were facing each other in the reception room set up in this mansion.

For example, my father prides himself on his room.

……

Even though we have an environment where we can talk, Will still doesn't talk about anything.

My mouth, which was slightly grinning when I was with my mother, was now tight and silent with no expression.

I know Will is a low-mouthed man.

But I just couldn't help but feel the air hurting when they decided to get this far.

"Will......"

It's just the two of us, so we talk in the same tone as usual.

"Why, did you come today?

It is unclear. I thought so and shook the subject from myself.

Will slowly opened his heavy mouth.

"I just said it. I heard you were engaged."

"So, you came worried?

"Oh."

Affirmative, stare at this one. Keep it up, I shut up again.

As usual, I feel terribly overwhelmed only today.

Will's gaze hurts too much.

"... I'll be fine"

I thought maybe that's what happened, so I snorted and showed it from here.

Will knows I don't want to marry royalty.

He came to visit me thinking I might be depressed, and I thought so.

He doesn't have a lot of mouth, but Will is a sweet guy. I'm sure you do.

Advocacy Will uttered words without expression but with care.

"... His Royal Highness Prince Wang.... Are you sure?

"Because my will has nothing to do with your father's decision to marry politically, and it's true that we have to marry one day"

"But you hated me so much..."

I laugh bitterly because I feel like I'm being blamed for sounding like I'm complaining about something.

Scattered Will couldn't help but think that because he was stupid.

"We met, but it didn't seem like a bad person. Besides, it's already been decided.... It's okay. I'd do something about it."

Pong slapped himself in the chest and assured him, Will lay his eyes down to avoid my gaze.

"... I guess you're right if you say so. There's no place for me to worry."

"That's not true. Glad you could make it.... Actually, I was just going a little bit. But thanks to Will, I'm feeling better."

"Really?"

"Yeah."

Of course, I snorted, and then I shut up again.

I can't continue the conversation any longer, and the silence continues.

I couldn't stand it, and even got sick of me.

... What the hell is this? It's so dark.

"Liddy."

"What"

Called in a small voice, he gives you a face. There he was, with terrible and serious eyes.

"Can you be happy?

"I'm gonna be."

Naturally, I'm going to try everything I can to get married.

It's not fun that we were hanging out. I will spare no effort to walk over.

One day it will appear to lead to mutual understanding.

Clearly proclaimed, Will blinked his eyes and exhaled.

"... if that's what you decided. I sincerely hope you'll be happy."

Slowly the lips follow a grin.

His rare smile made my chest ache for some reason.

"Yeah, thanks"

Smile and nod this one too, Will stood up.

I'm back to my usual faceless look already.

"... back to the castle"

"Oh, with that said, you've been getting out of here at work?

Pointing out Will's outfit, as I recall, he looked like a bum only for a moment.

Stand with me to drop Will off at the front door.

Before boarding the carriage, Will looked back at it as he left.

"If you need anything, tell me.... I'll get rid of all your worries"

"You're the same, brother. But I'm glad to hear it. Thanks."

I loosened my cheeks to a line that had long been spoken of like a cliche.

Will said nothing more to my answer and shut up and boarded the carriage.

Then, for some reason, the maids who had refrained from turning their eyes to blame, and I'm only going to add here that I felt impenetrable.

... Huh? Did I do anything wrong?