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

"We have a customer this afternoon.Please welcome us both. "

Hans said in the dining room after breakfast.Today is the day when the people staying at the mansion - Counts Gere and Bianca - arrive.The meeting is scheduled for tomorrow.

"Yes"

Sofia replied briefly.I get nervous when I think I'll see Bianca soon.

"Sofia, it's okay. We're together today."

Christina said softly smiling, feeling Sofia's tension.Even with a gentle expression, a glossy smile brightens the dining room.Sofia nodded relieved.

Thank you, mother-in-law.

Until now, I have been depressed and leaned many times.That's because I wasn't confident, and at the same time, I was afraid of malicious intentions from others.

But Sofia is not going to be hurt by anyone anymore.Sofia stretches her spine to defend Gilbert's words.

"I'm a little nervous, but I'm fine.My mother-in-law, my father-in-law... and Miss Gilbert are here. "

"Nyahh, you're going to say something nice."

"You can count on me whenever you need me."

Christina and Elvin have spoken softly to Sofia.Sofia smiled with a natural expression that came to mind.

"Thank you."

A glimpse of Gilbert's face next to him revealed that Gilbert was also looking at Sofia and his eyes were tangled with each other.Gilbert raised his mouth slightly with satisfaction against Sofia, who jumped her heart.

After dinner, Sofia prepares the reception by Carina's hand.

"All right? Sofia is the Marquis of Forster.If they say anything, they won't shut up! "

Carina tied her waist ribbon and said.When tightened, the chiffon spreads softly like a butterfly feather.

Today's dress is newly tailored for social use.The chest is as blue as Gilbert's eyes and greyed out as he went to the hem.The hues were likely to give a soothing impression, but the embroidered chiffon layered with gold thread and the large ribbon on the waist of the same material created a beautiful new wife who was youthful, clear and beautiful.Sofia's whiteness is accentuated by peeking fingertips from an indigo bag that covers the back of her hand and her arms.

"It's okay."

Sofia laughed at Carina through the mirror.

Carina carefully braided Sofia's long hair.The excess hair is lengthened to the side and a lapis lazuli decorative pin is inserted into the braid.Sofia's pale brown hair reflected well the indigo color of the pins.

"I'm already worried about that...."

Carina seems unconvinced.

Sofia gently waved her left hand with a ring of blue crystal stone on it.I wear this all the time, no matter what dress I wear.Gilbert also always wore earcuffs.

It is a secret to the family that Sofia has no magic.Hans said, just like Gilbert's childhood incident, there are always leakers.The lack of magic means that you don't seem to have the ability to resist, and you are more likely to be exposed to danger.

Especially the Duchess of Jeré and Count Ruglan are urged to be careful during their stay.

"Fufu. Thank you, Carina."

I think Carina is worried because she thinks Sofia is a dear friend.I was so happy about that.

It's okay to meet Bianca again.Now Sofia is never alone.

Marcel, the Countess of Jeré, was a very serious man, as Sofia had imagined and as it was written on the roster he received from Hans.is wearing a refreshing grey and blue dress.It also had the impression of short, neatly organized black hair and looked very calm.

"Welcome."

Gilbert called out and Marcel thanked him with a soft smile.

"Thank you, Mr. Gilbert, for your time.This is my wife, Lilia. "

"It's Lilia. It's been a while, Mr. Gilbert."

Lilia, a little behind Marcel, slightly lowers her hips in a ladylike manner.Lilia was impressed by her winning red and brown eyes.Is it because of the impression of those eyes that they are slightly lower in height than Sofia and don't look weak?

Gilbert glanced at Lilia.

"... it's been a long time. Please make yourself at home during your stay."

Gilbert, who made a routine greeting, gently pulled Sofia's hand, contrary to his previous hard voice.Sofia is prompted by it and leaves a small step forward.

This is my wife, Sofia.

Introduced to Gilbert, Sofia thanked the lady.

"Nice to meet you, my name is Sofia. Thank you very much."

When Sofia smiled welcoming, Marcel nodded more convincingly.

"Thank you very much.... you've been greeted by a beautiful wife. "

"Thank you."

Gilbert succinctly thanked the words of the social resignation.

"─ ─......!"

Sofia took an unexpected breath.I was surprised. Aren't you reluctant to go there?There's no problem accepting it, but it's a public statement that Gilbert thinks Sofia is a beautiful wife.If you are not a very close couple or a parent-child in the social world, you will not respond.

Lilia looked at Sofia's reaction surprisingly.Sofia wore a smile mask in a hurry.

"... no, nothing.Lilia-sama, if you need anything, please let us know. "

"Thank you and I'll be with you in a moment."

Marcel and Lilia greet each other and the Marquis servants escort them to their rooms.The two had several servants carry their bags and went up the stairs.