The Duchess of the Attic

"Claude, do you know where we are?

"Of course. You're beside Opal."

I could tell by the signs that Claude laughed like a prank.

Opal sighs in awe.

"How are you going to get home?

"I just met you because of this, and you're telling me to go home already?

"Claude, don't be ridiculous. This is the middle of nowhere."

"It's our territory, nominally."

Blurry Claude was strange and Opal laughed.

The eyes that have grown accustomed to the darkness capture Claude's appearance, even if only by starlight.

I wanted to be sweet about my nostalgia, but that's where Naja strained herself by striking a turnaround.

I'm sorry I woke you up, though you'd be tired.

"How long have you been in this land?

"Five days ago? I was in a hurry when I heard Opal was headed for the Duke's Lands. I knew Opal would definitely inspect mines around here. This place seems to be understaffed for 10,000 years, so they hired me right away."

Claude laughed and answered Opal's whispering question.

Whatever Claude looks like now, he just looks like a miner.

The Duke's appearance was totally on the board these days, but I'm probably so familiar with it because I've had similar experiences in the past.

Claude won't tell me more about the past, but I guess he's been having a really hard time.

And this is how I still throw myself in danger.

"... I wonder how many people you've sent in the last few years"

"Come on, I wonder"

"I wish I was playing a proper positive role."

Squealing Opal's hand, Claude mumbled softly to apologize.

The hands are rough and rough.

"Claude, are you sure you're okay?

"It's okay. Even Opal knew I was coming and he was opening the window, right?

Turning his back on Claude, who deliberately misanswered the question, Opal lowered his back to the bed.

Encourage him to sit by pounding next to it.

"Just in case. Because the windows here are rattling. I didn't think you were really coming."

I thought it was almost impossible, but Claude has always liked to surprise Opal.

So I opened the window just a little bit so I wouldn't make a sound.

"This is a letter to Opal. I'm sorry, but I read the contents first."

"Thank you, Claude. It's not bad. I was telling them to do that because I might not be able to read it."

"... thanks, Opal"

Claude gave out two letters, hugging Opal and then getting up.

And head quietly to the window.

"Be careful, Claude"

"Don't worry about it. I've been trained by princesses since I was a little girl. And I feel sorry for you for not being cool enough to rescue me."

"Oh, I'll be ready for you next time."

Out of the way, Claude kissed Opal by drawing him across the window frame.

Claude looks seriously at the suddenly surprising cheek-dyed opal.

'Cause I'm gonna help you.'

With that said, Claude stood up with his feet on the window frame and jumped straight up.

As Opal peeks outside, Claude disappears onto the roof.

"- I didn't think you were coming from the roof."

"Naja, were you awake?

"You'll wake up just fine. But you had your back pointed properly. I haven't seen anything."

Naja appeals with her eyes covered with both hands.

The figure was cute and strange, and Opal erupted.

The truth is I was worried Claude was able to get off the roof safely, but I just have to believe it's okay.

"I'm sorry I shut you up"

"You don't have to apologize. I can't believe you had a husband, because from time to time! You were right about your wife!

"Right. Damn, you're going to be impotent."

"I'm sure your husband will think the same thing."

Naja replied softly to Opal's blur, which seemed a little angry.

That was shooting too hard, and Opal was about to erupt again and held his mouth in haste.

It seems suspicious to make me laugh at such a time.

That brought tears to my eyes, but I could blame myself for laughing.

I was really anxious, even as I behaved in a temperament.

Above all about myself, whether Claude will be safe or not.

Although it is difficult to say that we are safe with each other, they stay close.

And he's letting me fight with him by believing Opal.

"Are you okay? Do you think I can sleep again?

"Yes, because I'm good at sleeping"

Opal, who re-entered bed for tomorrow, asked Naja.

Then I get a healthy reply.

Even after saying goodnight greetings again, Opal stared into the dark without closing his eyes.

(With the information that the anti-Kings are finally coming to an end, His Majesty is going to move before then. So you showed up in good time and you used me for a positive move)

It was hard to think about, but in the end, it was a simple story.

Though understaffed, Claude could have been hired so much, I guess, because a bunch of spies are already in.

That is why Opal was not opposed to coming to the Duke's territory either.

However, it can also be seen from earlier attitudes that using opal was a bitter choice for Claude.

Claude's crummy face I found out even in the dark.

I let that look on Claude's face, so I still have to pay Alessandro a visit.

Then you might want me to bow my head and say thank you.

(That's right. If you think I just move as a pawn, it's a big mistake)

I don't have to confirm the sender of the letter I received from Claude. I know both.

I want to check the contents quickly, but that has to wait until it gets bright.

As he exhaled loudly to calm his deviant feelings, Opal closed his eyes to sleep.