The Marquis’ Daughter Acts As A Pawn

Me and Alfred walk dignified through the tingly and tense royal palace.

Because I have a Kingsguard knight, or no one blames me for the trespassing lady.

"Sounds like you're getting some attention."

"Well, naturally. Among those who work for the Royal Palace, rumors of the destruction of the engagement of His Highness Edward and Julianna are famous."

"Oh, I don't like it. Even though it's something we haven't decided yet. But would more and more rumors be credible if there were traces of bright red palms on Master Edward's cheek?

"... I'm afraid of my eyes"

While Alfred and I are tapping lightly, we arrive in front of Mr. Edward's office.

When I came forward, Edward called me in dislike using a subpoena, and I had nothing but bad feelings for him. Not a year after that, the opposite is how I felt when I stood in front of the door.... Of course, there are anger feelings.

"May I see Master Edward?

I smiled like a lady to the maid who had refrained before the office.

The samurai opens her eyes wide and enters the office, saying with an upward voice, "Please wait a moment".

And then the door opened again, and it was not Master Edward who appeared, but Master Cyrus, the Second Prince's aide.

"Miss Julianna, why are you here?!? You're supposed to be at the Lewis house..."

"There seems to be some good rumors going on, and I've come to ask you directly for authenticity. I know you're busy, but I'm glad you're taking the time."

"... how did you sneak in?

"Well, what is it? Isn't there a more secure place than the Royal Palace in the Kingdom of Rolands"

I have a grin that does not say whether or not, and I will say it sooner or later.

You perceived in my previous experience that I would not break, Master Cyrus glanced at Alfred.

"... Alfred Marshall. Explain what it means."

Alfred will not be frightened if he receives a sharp glance shamelessly in the name of a cold-blooded aide.

"Ha. Discover Marquis Julianna Lewis at the Inquisition. It is up to Her Royal Highness Edward to bring you here, as she has requested."

"This is an important time. I thought you ordered me to turn down any requests for interviews other than those involved?

"At the moment, Julianna, the fiancé of His Highness Edward, the number one successor to the throne, can't say enough that she is an outsider… rather, she has been brought along as a central figure"

Looking at Alfred, who seemed to be a knight loyal to his duties and said shabby, Master Cyrus sighed deeply and put his hand on his forehead at the troubles.

Then he shifts his gaze to me again.

"... The last thing Edward would want to see right now is Miss Julianna"

"Am I not the one Lord Edward needs to see the most now?

When I cut back, Master Cyrus will be silent.

It was a true sign that it was bothering me and Master Edward to meet.

"I pledge my allegiance to Master Edward. So it must be the right choice to drive you back the way the Lord wants you to. … but I am also Ed's childhood tame"

Master Cyrus called Edward's nickname, which he usually doesn't speak of.

And when he smiled bitterly, he turned his back on me, and put his hand on the door knob.

"It's a bad outside story to chase back a courtier who came all the way out here worrying about her fiancée. You'll need a little more time to talk."

"Thank you"

"Damn, it's hard to take care of troubled children."

Master Cyrus slowly opens the door.

The clerk's office, where the leaking day falls, was rougher than before, and the documents and things were piled up in a mess. Mr. Edward, who was a little naughty, sat at the desk, writing unconsciously without even looking at this one.

"So, who was the visitor? Naturally, you must have said no."

"No, I brought you"

As Edward wrinkled deeply between his eyebrows, he gradually raised his face.

And when you see me, who shouldn't be here, you get a stunned look.

"... Julianna, why..."

"Long time no see, Master Edward"

I took the perfect lady's gratitude.

Then Edward, who swallowed the matter, turns his swordswallowing gaze.

"... Julianna, go home now Marquis Lewis. I'm busy."

"I know. Still, I want to talk to you. I still think I have that right."

If I emphasised farther away that I was my fiancée, Master Edward snorted, reluctantly.

When I looked back, I gave Dear Cyrus and Alfred a clear smile.

"I'm going to tell you a very important story right now, so could you leave us alone?

"... Lady Edward and Miss Julianna are on their way"

Master Cyrus turned his eyes as if he doubted for a moment, but gave up and closed the door for me.

(... Now the stage is ready)

I erase the grin that I had always affixed, and turn again to Lord Edward.

Illuminated by the sun, the pendant on his chest sparkled. But besides, he doesn't notice.

"In the royal palace, you seem to be rumouring about me and Edward breaking their engagement. But there's more to talk about than that."

"... Is that what the betrothal is all about?"

Master Edward breathed in trouble, but soon, as usual, he grinned invincibly, intercepting me.

"So, what's the story? I'm running out of time, too, so please be brief."

"... I heard you were attending a harmony meeting with the Diagilev Empire, is it true?

"Oh, it's true. They're designating me. My parents' book says they guarantee my safety."

Even though it was about me, Master Edward spoke pale. Someone is dying... and I guess you don't even think about me grieving. Anger springs from the bottom of my belly.

But I desperately push it to death, playing the calm Marquis Marquis Giuliana Lewis as usual.

"Now Master Edward is the one who everyone recognizes as the next king of the Kingdom of Rolands. It is very unlikely that a hungry empire will keep its promises in front of you, dear. History proves it."

"You're buying me too much. There's a replacement for me. Even Michelle is growing upright as a prince, and it would be nice to welcome her sister's belly child to the royal family.... so I'm right to go"

Master Edward has the royal face to defend his country, which the next king deserves.

I'm pretty sure he's hiding something serious. For that matter, he may forsake his engagement with me, or he may forsake his life.

If you are the Marquis Marquis of Lewis, faithful to your country, you should probably support Lord Edward in his decision.

But I came here as just Julianna. There's no way I can support you.

(... what an unsolicited man!

It was the limit already.

I wave my fists with boiling anger.

"Don't be ridiculous...!

"Ju, Julianna!?

Hatefully, my fist never reached Master Edward.

He grabbed my wrist, excited, with a bewildered look on his face.

"Julianna, don't! No matter how much you hurt the Second Prince, it's a hassle to wipe it out!

"You don't have to wipe it out! So if you understand my thoughts. Sympathy and I would be delighted if you would stop attending the harmony conference!

I also forgot to speak respectful language, just bumped my feelings.

"I had given up my future, trying to love only the children I was born with, even if I was married to someone your father had decided for the sake of the country and the house. And yet, Edward trampled my heart with earthly feet, teaching me a love I will never forget, what an uncertain and most sought after promise."

My vision is distorted and my tears convey my cheeks.

Anger or pity, or another emotion? My heart is messed up and I cry like a child.

"I didn't think my promise would ever be kept. But the love poured out of you was sweet, straight... very scary."

"... Julianna, then it's like... you're in love with me"

Lady Edward embraced me in horror, looking at me like he was exploring.

I, irritated, begin to punch him in the chest pompously.

"You blunt! Because I'm in love with you, it's such a push... it's in the marquis. Seriously, I'm not imitating myself. When I was giving up the future, I would have easily accepted the divorce. It was Lady Edward who made me such a pain in the ass!

I looked up at him when I said out of my breath absurdly.

Another tear spills over the clap.

"Please, don't die without my knowledge. If you die, I will..."

I'm sure I look terrible.

But Master Edward narrowed his eyes with a soft face, and softly wiped my tears.

"What are you gonna do?

"Let's use the blood flowing through us to infiltrate the Diaghilev Empire and become a princess. I will surely avenge those who moved the kingdom from behind and took you from me."

"I don't like that. I don't even want to think about Julianna being next to someone, not me. Even if it's for me."

As Edward erupted, he buried his face on my shoulder and sneered.

What a rude man I am, even though I meant it.

"Can I check?"

"What?

"... to see if you're in love with me"

That being said, Master Edward gently drops his mouth when he takes the glowing pendant in my chest.

(Oh, he finally noticed)

This pendant was given to me on a date that took place like a farce when I was infiltrating Wang Du Church. It's not expensive. But for me, my memories with Edward are irresistible.

I've been removing my engagement ring, because it's a sign of determination. For a long time before I expressed myself in words and attitudes, I had told him my thoughts.

"You don't have to be a prince, you can be a belly black and a livestock. I'm in love with Edward for life."

At a distance where exhalation is likely to touch each other, there is Master Edward.

My breasts roar loudly, my face turns red with embarrassment, but I expose my mind without turning a blind eye.

That's too happy, nature and cheeks loose.

"... Forget about me, I wanted you to be happy. If it is to fulfill the grief of the Kingdom of Roland, he said, there is no choice but to break the engagement. But the truth is... I didn't want to give up the future you're next to."

Over the clothes, I could see Edward's heart beating faster with a dock.

I look down upon my heated gaze, and I close my eyes gently.

And exhalation overlaps, and sweet paralysis runs all over your body.

My love crept up on the melting mouth.

"I like it, Julianna.... will you fight me for a future to walk with you?

Releasing her lips remorsefully, Master Edward said as she pleaded.

I turn my arms around his neck and stretch my back.

"With you, I don't feel like losing to anyone."

Now he lay his lips from me, as he preached his determination.

Freshly remembered and still awkward, but desperately expressed his affection. Then, as Edward answers me, he eats his lips and deepens his mouth.

(... I wish time would stop like this)

When I was thinking about that at the edge of my blurring consciousness, the rattling doors opened from behind.

"How long have we been talking about this - and what are you doing in the office, these problem children!? is a disgrace!

Master Cyrus raised his bare voice and dropped the paperwork in his hand to the floor in pieces.