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- That's how I sent her a letter, thinking it would be futile anyway, when I was ordered to be friends with Lord Lydiana.

If you can't, just say I tried, but I couldn't.

Maybe I knew that wasn't going to end up, but I was in a throwing mood and I even thought I wouldn't mind.

But Lord Lydiana, who read my letter, heeded my wish and invited me to the royal castle. Honestly, I couldn't believe it.

In order to delude my fear that I might be doing something extraordinary, I turned to the invited tea party, mobilizing all my jealousy for Master Lydiana, who motivated me in the first place.

That's all I've done. You just realize how you feel and stick with Prince Wang.

I came so desperately to assume that in the end I could not stand the sweet interaction between Prince Wang and Lord Lydiana and fled. And - in that carriage back home. They noticed how stupid I was.

I realized that this was happening because I took the lead on my own.

When that happens, there's nowhere else to escape.

I can no longer confuse my anxiety with jealousy.

- The thing that's left of doing so is just fear.

I don't even know where that woman - Master Andre is looking.

- Scary.

I got scared to go outside. I pulled into my room, trembled, and cried to live.

Naturally, that doesn't change anything. I knew it, but I can't tell anyone more about the situation than I have a vow of silence. Occasionally the engraving on my injured left arm appeals to me, "Don't forget."

I couldn't do anything. I just kept crying.

And it was this day that I picked up.

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"Hey, I wonder what you're standing on. Dear Migliaria, Are you listening to me?

While holding the letter, the woman said in a hurried tone that she was standing on a bar. For a moment the pain runs in my arms, and I reply in haste.

"Yep... Yep. I'm listening."

"It's fine if you're listening. Okay? Reply to Master Lydiana. - On this day, you can ask. Really, it was just fine. Because I was just about to get you to take action."

The days the woman told me were nothing special or anything.

Yet I was somewhat doubtful as to why I would designate the day, but I was deluded that there were circumstances here as well.

I have no right of veto.

Snorts with approval as he holds down his left arm. Every time a carved sorcery team hurts, it reminds me of my stupid self and makes me cry.

"Wow, okay."

"Miriam would be helpful if she knew better. I'll be back that morning."

"Huh?"

Why do you need that... Staring at the woman with that feeling returned a frightened voice, "It's not natural".

"That's what I'm talking about. I'll have it ready for you that morning, Master Lydiana. You take it - and you just have to eat it in the middle of the tea party. It's just that."

Right? Woman smiling glossy that it would be easy.

I followed and asked back.

"Well, its plugged in - in strange things..."

"No, I don't think so, do I? Delicious treat. It's very tailored."

Absolutely a lie. So I said desperately.

"So, but... everything that Lydiana has to offer will be given to the poisoner. Even if I can give it to you, I don't know if I'm going until you eat it."

"That's not why I asked you to be my friend. Dear Lydiana, the only thing I receive from a friend is without poison, and I ask you to eat it unconditionally. That's been true for a long time. It's been investigated."

"Oh, no..."

"Did you know? It's less than ten fingers to have a friend invite to that tea party? Because it's hard for you to admit you're a friend. You really did well. I wonder if our eyes were right."

I heard the woman's words, and I was stunned.

"Hehe, Master Migliaria. It's okay, 'cause there's nothing really weird in there. If you do that, you'll piss us off, and you can rest assured there. So you just do what we say, that's fine. Don't think too much about it. If only you could ask me for this favor, I'd disarm that sorcerer formation. I'll free you from us, too."

"But... I can't do that..."

"Master Migliaria?

A bottom cold voice sounded.

When she shook her shoulders, she said with cold eyes.

"I wonder what you're talking about now. Hey? I guess I forgot what I promised Master Andre. You snorted when asked for help. I'd be in trouble if you didn't keep your word."

……

Can't say anything, the woman gave in a little and whispered in my ear.

"Hey? You don't want to die, do you?

"Huh!!"

For a moment, I felt my arms complain of pain.

Unconsciously hold down the sorcery formations from above the dress that no one can show you.

The woman wakes up slowly.

"Do you understand my position?"

……

I nodded with trembling. I couldn't help but be scared of the pain earlier.

"Hehe, you're a good boy. It's okay, because if you just keep your promise, I'll erase that properly. So... please?

"Wow, okay."

How far shall I fall?

Crying in my heart, I did not cease to return as the woman wished.

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And the morning I came...

It was the white bag that was given to the woman who showed up as promised. The contents contained a lot of Madeleine and Finanche.

"Nice to meet you. I hope you succeed, Andre."

……

"I know it's okay, but don't forget. If you do anything extra, the magic team will be activated. I don't know what's gonna happen - I don't guarantee it. Of course that won't happen only to you wise. You want your life taken care of."

I was told to keep my mouth shut and receive the bag.

The woman laughs satisfactorily.

"Well, please. Good luck."

"Hih, just let me hear one thing. That's really it, isn't it?"

I can't stand being used any more. When she said so, she smiled.

"Absolutely. That's it. No more - something you can't ask for."

"Yes..."

"I don't even need a report. Because if you succeed, you'll see. Goodbye."

"Ah..."

The woman vanished from my sight as if it were smoke.

After all, I still didn't know who that woman was.

I also looked like I knew the other two who were with Master Andre, but it didn't seem like they were competing for a pet. Master Andre is supposed to be unmarried, and so is Mr. Andre dating those two?

Nature, sighs leak into so much difference from the King Prince, who stares solely at Master Lydiana.

I know, of course, that the royal family is allowed to be polygamous, but I relinquished that right lightly at the engagement ceremony and it appeared slightly distorted in my eyes just to see Prince Wang not loving only one fiancée.

"... oh, no. I can afford to think about it..."

I stare at the bag I was given with complicated feelings.

I guess it's not just a treat. That's about as stupid as I can tell. Feed it to Master Lydiana.

If you do that, I will...

"No, it's okay. It's just a prank. Yes - what Master Andre said too"

Besides, she said she didn't put anything odd in it because she'd be pissed off, too. That word must be true.

So Master Lydiana should be fine.

I couldn't move on unless I was desperate to assume so.

Because I don't want to die. Maybe if I don't do it, I'll be killed by that woman.

I was aware of her silent pressure earlier.

- If you don't do it, you're dead now.

The look on the woman's face as she left said so.

Even if I confess my sins, even if I do not take action, I will die.

I had no idea what to do.

And I put on my own desk some of the sweets that I had taken from the sack, and the black turban that I had used to make contact with the woman, to which I was lost.

Maybe that was - the last conscience I had left.

Somebody stop. Brother, help me.

If you're my brother, who heads the Knights, maybe you'll notice. And it might stop me from doing the stupid deeds I do now.

I wish I hadn't done that from the beginning.

But...

"My apologies, Prince Wang and Lydiana. I'm just weak... but I don't want to die."

- I don't want to die.

That's all I've been wishing for ever since I met that woman and Master Andre.

And the only way to do that is to execute the request.

Give me a wish.

Really, expecting it to end with a mere prank - though I know it's a dreamy dream, but I still have no choice but to do so, I left the mansion and headed to the royal castle.