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

Gilbert's private room is always quiet for the two of us. Sophia valued the time because her chest suddenly beats faster. But since Gilbert's suggestion a while ago, it's been a bit awkward.

─ ─ Master Gilbert

Sofia opened her mouth in preparation. It's been a few days since I talked to Carina. I was afraid to decide what I was going to do, and I thought about a lot more than before. But there's only one important thing left in my heart.

"What is it?"

Gilbert replied lightly, but saw Sofia's expression and pulled his mouth. I'm sure you realized you've decided the answer. The stacked hands are held to support Sofia's preparedness.

"I... want to go to the night club"

Gilbert lays down for the first time and looks Sofia straight in the eye. The blue eyes also had a strong will.

"Okay."

"Thank you very much. I have to go shopping for a dress or something ─ ─"

Gilbert hindered me from continuing to say, "Will you come with me?" Sofia's right hand, with its index finger up, touches Sofia's lips for a moment. I dyed my cheeks on the feeling.

You're going to a nightclub with me.

"Ah, um..."

Then I'll take care of it this time.

Gilbert felt a little anxiety as his expression remained unchanged. I don't think you're going to give it to me. Sofia hastily opened her mouth when she couldn't let that happen.

"Um, please subtract from your salary!

It shouldn't be a gift for something as expensive as a dress. Gilbert opened his eyes slightly and immediately eased his expression.

"─ ─ I know Sofia's salary. Don't worry, I'll escort you."

Does that mean you can't stand next to me in a cheap dress? I certainly don't have much money, but I decided I could still buy a cheap dress. Sofia lost her sight in confusion.

"Um, why would you do that?"

"I don't mind. ─ ─ Whatever money I earn, it's up to me."

Gilbert's reasoning is somewhat tyrannical, but in a sense correct.

"But...."

Still unusual, Sofia devoured. Even the dress I received before should have been something Sofia couldn't buy. For Sofia, who had been taught by Carina to know the price of things, dresses were an unknown territory. Not to mention the dress worn by the nobles at night clubs, it seems that they can finally buy it at a cheap price with the employee's monthly salary.

"─ ─ I'll tell Hans."

Gilbert said with a sigh. I wonder if you understand. Sofia exhales at the words.

Thank you very much.

"But why would I want to go? I told you, you're still scared, aren't you?

In response to Gilbert's frank question, Sofia retightened the thread of her relaxed feelings. I thought you might ask, but I have the courage to actually answer face-to-face.

"Um...."

Sofia grabbed her free left hand. Hold your face up while you're about to fall down.

"─ ─ I want to know more about Miss Gilbert..."

The blue eyes were opened in surprise. Once you start talking, you'll feel like you've cut the weir. It was a hidden desire that was pushing into my chest.

"I want to get closer to the world that Gilbert is looking at. You can't just be protected. If I'm to stay by Mr Gilbert's side, I have to work harder... no..."

Soon my vision was blurred. Gilbert's appearance seeped, and I don't know what kind of expression he's making right now. Sofia couldn't stop her words, realizing that she was exposed to feelings that might be annoying.

"That's why.... So don't be frightened, I want to be strong ─ ─ but Master Gilbert is kind."

Your tears are pouring out. It's not painful. However, my heart was filled with thoughts that I didn't say were filled with tears one after the other. I like Gilbert. I realized I was only protected, and I couldn't abandon my love one day, even if the day might come when I left.

"That's why I...."

I want to know a little bit about you. Sofia, who tried to continue, swallowed the words with her strong arms pulled. Attracted and held in Gilbert's arms. Hotter body temperatures than the connected hands were transmitted directly through the tight body. Sofia's tears fell on Gilbert's clothes and stained her.

"Gilbert..."

He calls out his name and moves slightly, but the strength of the arm holding Sofia increases rather than weakens. Gilbert hesitated to turn his arm around his back. Gradually, your cheeks get hot and your tears stop.

"─ ─ Thanks, Sofia. I'm glad you're trying to be close to me."

Gilbert whispered in Sofia's ear. A low, glossy voice shakes the eardrum. Somewhere sweet, it resonated directly into Sofia's heart. Slowly your body relaxes.

"You don't have to. I swore to protect you.... I care about you too."

I felt soft on my forehead with words. When I realized it was Gilbert's lip, it was after I had left. Your body is burning up like you've caught a cold. When I breathed deeply and consciously to calm down, I felt the scent of the soap Gilbert was using.

"─ ─ Ah......"

Reflectively leaking voices weakened the strength of the arms that had been hugged until then. As you slowly leave, air flows into each other's bodies. The difference in temperature made me understand whether or not the body temperature had risen. Sofia is raised by Gilbert's hand to support her.

"I can't go back today. I'll tell Hans about the night club."

"─ ─ Thank you."

Sofia couldn't raise her face with too much embarrassment. While envious of Gilbert, who is returning to his calm voice, he leaves the room with a bedtime greeting.

"Isn't it me who said calm happiness suits ─ ─"

In the room after Sofia left, Gilbert held one head. It must have been Sophia's happiness and her decision. An unstoppable urge to be aware of a contradiction in your actions. The fact that it was a romantic accident seemed to have been pointed out from the front.