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

It was then that the door opened. Sofia shook her shoulders and looked back at the sudden sound.

"Oh, you're such a half-brother."

Marquis, she's married.

I see. He likes his wife too. "

It was two men who came in. Sophia confirms her current situation after being told that she is a stepmother. Because I came to the window with a heavy body, my clothes were disturbed and my feet were peeking towards my knees.

"─ ─......"

Sofia was about to pull her legs and hide them in her skirt. Even at times like this, things that are embarrassing are still embarrassing.

And again, I observed the men. A man called Marquis wore decorations that seemed useless to Sofia as well as a room. It's as if I'm going to join the evening club. It would still be too flashy. On the other hand, the other man is wearing simple clothing with a black tone as a servant, and his body is tight enough to be seen from above the clothing.

Sofia's spine feels tight as she turns a reckless gaze. Perhaps the men are the main perpetrators of Sophia's abduction.

"─ ─ What are you up to?"

Sofia chose her words slowly so as not to tremble her voice.

"I'm not planning anything. I'm just doing my job."

Apparently, the man is not the main culprit, and there is another client. Does that mean a man above the Marquis? Sofia realized that her current situation had been brought about by more power than she could have imagined. Is there still a war involved? I can only pray if there is no reckless demand. Sophia sinks into her thoughts, and her voice returns to reality.

"But you slept a long time. Aren't you hungry?

"That collar also reduces hunger."

"Well, it's convenient.... but it would be troublesome if I fell during the ball. Make sure you eat well."

I was afraid.

The Marquis turned his heel and left the room. The door was closed, leaving only Servant men and Sofia in the room.

"Um, how long have I... been asleep?"

Sofia asked a fearful man. The man answers the question with his gaze fixed at his feet and leaning down.

"Three days. I gave him sleeping pills while he was asleep."

"Three days...!?

Sofia opened her eyes to surprise. Three days after that, I wonder how far away the magic tower was from here. Even if you had noticed it, Sofia wouldn't know how far away it is.

"Three days...."

Again, I was finally able to accept reality from the front. Sophia blued her face as to how many days had passed since her abduction. I regret it, but I think we should tell them where we are as soon as possible.

"─ ─ I'll bring you a meal later. There will also be a masked ball tonight, so please attend. The costume will be prepared by the maid."

The man also left the room, and now he is alone.

"Masquerade?

Men's words are in my ears. Even the costume of a man called the Marquis, who thought it was strangely gorgeous, would certainly be convincing. However, in the way I said earlier, Sofia would be able to participate. What should I do if I participate now?

Sofia approached the edge of the desk in an attempt to activate some magic equipment to let her know where she was. Touch the glass lamp there. The warm orange light glowed. The magic lights are soft even at times like this. Sofia keeps turning it on and off several times. I want you to notice Gilbert. I wanted to tell her that she was safe at least. I bet Sofia's delicate and desperate wish on a ring of pinky blue crystal stones.

"It's okay, because it's Gilbert's magic...."

Making myself mutter proved that I wasn't alone. I have a ring. That's why Sofia is still with Gilbert.

Sofia closed her eyes with a loose grip on her ineffective fist. A lot of people would come and go if they were allowed to attend the masked ball. There may be opportunities for Sofia to escape or seek help. Even if you don't know where we are, it's better than being locked up here. Sofia decided to do so and touched the ring again without being present.

When the outside of the window was red dyed, several maids came to the room. Surround Sofia with the exception of those who lowered plates containing snacks that had been brought in earlier. Suddenly, Sofia's confused wrist was lifted and she was wearing a thin gold bracelet.

Stand up, please.

I wouldn't be able to stand up like I thought ─ ─ but I was afraid of the cold eyes without the feelings of the maids, and Sofia put her strength into her feet.

Oh?

My body was heavier than usual, but I was still able to stand up. Sofia leans her neck. In my heart, I expected that there might be enough power to get out of here.

"It is a magical instrument that controls the power of the collar. The output is adjusted here, so please don't push it."

Said the old maid had a bracelet very similar to the one attached to Sofia's wrist. Sofia crushes her little hopes and leans down to hide her expression of disappointment. The maids took off Sofia's clothes one after the other and instead wore luxurious dresses, probably for tonight's masquerade party.

It was a slender dress. The tight silhouette extends to the top of the knee and the hem stretches out. It looks like it's spicy. The black fabric is embroidered with gold thread. The chest, which was so deep open that it had never been worn before, was tied with a gold tie, emphasizing the existence of a boneless collar.

You manipulated the bracelet the maid had, and now Sofia's body suddenly became heavier. As soon as she sat on the floor without being able to support her posture, her maid changed her makeup and hair style. Sofia was afraid of the collar and bracelet again.

Sophia was freed from the maids after a little while to finally finish supporting her. Sophia sighed as she saw the women leaving the room one after the other. I don't know what will happen if this happens. I felt so anxious that I had to do something about it, that my heart could be tightened.