The Abandoned Baroness is one of the Black Knight’s favorites

The handicraftsman, as the reputation suggests, was a very large shop. Gilbert grinned bitterly at Sofia, who sparkled her eyes.

"─ ─ Never leave"

Gilbert tells the child as if he had just left. Sofia nodded honestly, reassured by the sound. Gilbert's left hand is bigger and stiffer than Sofia's, which has become completely used to touching it. I thought it was a beautiful hand, but when I gripped it, I actually found that the skin was thicker where the handle of the sword touched.

Choose a relatively inexpensive wooden frame or needle in the corner that handles embroidery tools. Only the white handkerchiefs with the embroidery were the finest in the line. I bought the same indigo thread as Gilbert's eyes and a little excited silver thread. We will choose other shards that have been sold out and some yarns of color.

You're using a lot of stuff.

Gilbert had a serious look at what was in the cage because of the rarity of unfamiliar embroidery tools. The figure is a little interesting and Sofia smiles. I completely forgot to see Bianca earlier.

"I'm going to stretch out the cloth and stab it with this frame. It's been a long time, so I hope you can do it properly...."

It's been a long time since I wanted to stab myself. I feel a little confident in myself that I wanted to give to Gilbert when I think about what I've been doing in the middle of my duty.

The embroidered accessories Bianca told me to make were donated to the church's bazaar, which is also an orphanage. Bianca was handed over as something she made, so it seemed popular with the kids. I wondered what the next Buzzer would do.

"Sofia seems good at embroidery."

Gilbert's casual words suddenly hit his heart.

"That's not true..."

It's been a long time, and I'm nervous about making something to give Gilbert. Gilbert's surroundings are marvellous and luxurious, and Sofia was not confident enough to embroider them. That's why I wanted to buy the right cloth and thread and practice.

"─ ─ Show me when you're done."

I was going to give Gilbert the finished product in the first place, but Sofia nodded silently, despite what I said here. Gilbert's kindness begins again.

By sunset, Sofia and Gilbert had returned to the Marquis. From a carriage parked in front of the back gate, Sofia gets off at Gilbert's escort. I think Gilbert should have been delivered to the front gate as a matter of priority, but Gilbert had instructed you to go to the back gate first. It's like Carina said, it's like a real date. I should see you soon, but I miss you a little.

─ ─ Thank you for today.

Sofia lowered her head and Gilbert shook her head.

"I had fun, too.... I'm glad you're going out with me again with no punishment."

Sofia dropped her gaze on Gilbert with her eyebrows down. I remember what happened today. It was painful, but I can see Gilbert's warm words still filling Sofia's chest with kindness.

Um ─ ─

Raise your face with courage. The surrounding area is dyed red because of the sunset. Sofia's cheeks must have been covered up by the fire.

"What's wrong?

Gilbert took a step towards Sofia. I wonder if you were worried about what you said. Sofia grips her hands together in front of her. I uttered the following words, which I hesitated to say.

"Can you spare some time later? Mr. Gilbert... I need to talk to you."

Gilbert stopped and watched for a moment. Sofia stays awaiting Gilbert's reply. I wanted to reward Gilbert for telling me I wanted to know. I don't just want to run away from the past, I want to face it. Gilbert stroked Sofia's head once because he took her courage.

"Okay. Can I finish my meal?

It's always time to rent a bathroom in Gilbert's room. Sofia nods, thinking that it would take time.

"Thank you...."

See you later.

Sophia, who had dropped her off until she could no longer see the carriage running to the main gate, touched her head. The feeling of Gilbert's hand that I touched just now stains my cheeks. The mind that decided to talk was a little lighter than usual.

Sophia, who returned to her room, immediately headed to Carina's room. I washed the blouse and decided to return the cape first. The Marquis servant's clothes can be washed and dried with other laundry if they are kept in a bag with a personal name on it. Sofia, who can't use the washing machine, is always helped by how it works.

When I knocked on Carina's door, it opened as if she had been waiting.

"Um, Carina. Thank you, Cape. The blouse ─ ─"

The blouse is in a paper bag placed in the room. Carina, whose face turned red, pulled Sofia's arm and blocked the words that she tried to continue washing and returning at a later date. It is pulled into the room and the door is closed behind it.

"Hey, Sofia! My clothes are different in the morning. What happened!?

Carina asks about her excitement. I dyed my cheeks with Sophia as well.

"... you know, I tore it."

"Eh!?

It was difficult to explain, so I didn't tell you how it broke. It is an unfortunate coincidence for Sofia to meet Bianca, but I don't think it has anything to do with Carina. It is not because of this that I dye my cheeks.

"Mr. Gilbert bought it."

I was embarrassed and my voice fell down, but Carina seemed to have heard me. I cover my mouth with both hands.

"I knew it! It's not nice. You chose Gilbert, didn't you?

"Uh-huh...."

As a matter of course, Sofia nodded. I tilted my neck to wonder why I knew.

"I understand. Because it seems expensive, and the blue is a little bright, but with silver, it reminds me of Gilbert. It's silver with all the hair decorations. ─ ─ Sofia, I won't let you say I just went shopping."

Carina laughs happily as she wonders if Gilbert has a strong appetite for exclusivity. Sofia covered her face with her hands to hide her hot face from the accusation. When I was spreading the dress in the store, I certainly thought Sofia was a Gilbert hue.

"But Carina. Miss Gilbert's eyes are not so bright."

Carina laughs even deeper when she asks to be deceived.

"If it's a dress, the dress is indigo, not unlike the usual uniform."

The Marquis Forster's maid uniform is a dark blue dress.

"But...."

Sofia wanders her eyes in search of excuses. Carina took Sofia's hand when she was anxious to find no good words.

"That's good, be happy! Come on, let's go eat. You're going to Miss Gilbert's room later, aren't you?

As Sophia nodded, Carina opened the door with joy.

"I'm glad it seemed like fun. Come with me this time!

"─ ─ Mmm......!

At that time, you must tell Carina that Sofia has no magic. With a little preparedness in her chest, Sofia went down the stairs about behind Carina.