The Marquis’ Daughter Acts As A Pawn

After the thief grabs me, he pushes me into the superior carriage that was parked on the side of the road and disappears.

He was the one who caught the breath of the thief, who exchanged only clerical words and was unable to obtain satisfactory information.

And when I was brought into the building of the Empire City, which seemed to be a thief's twist, this was bathed again by the silent maids, dressed and adorned. It must be a hospitality to the nobles.

(... I just need some info)

I don't know where this place is because I was blindfolded from the time I got to the Imperial City until I entered the building. The room I was pushed into is more like an interior of a wealthy civilian house than a nobleman.

"I like the hair loosely wrapped around it. Accessories are more luxurious than flashy, please."

……

I do not hesitate to convey my request to the samurai who wipes her hair completely undone after the dye has been removed.

Even if my capture of me was to hold me hostage to negotiations, this much of my life should be forgiven. If you have chosen to decorate yourself without being left to do so, you will feel comfortable challenging the discussions that will take place.

"Thank you. That's very good."

……

Are you being too harsh, the samurai leaves the room in a gracious manner without even responding to my words of wandering? Of course, I won't forget to close the room keys.

(... What a difficult future. I wanted to gather some information and create a favorable situation before Edward found me)

I sit on the couch placed at the window.

The windows are cloudy glass and I can't see what's going on out there. All I can tell is that the weather is clear in the day now.

"I have really pale golden hair with deep purple eyes. You look like a princess... so you weren't strange to be a princess"

"... you were the identity of the thief? I've been deceived too."

"Surprised?

Unlocked without sound, the thief - the owner of the tavern smiles softly to show his advantage.

I do not give the initiative of conversation, so I am ladylike and relative.

"I don't think it's polite to put things in a woman's pocket?

"Really? But I'm a civilian. Even if they untie the princess. Though I think it's a pretty romantic performance that Trump has turned into a trailer. Besides, I would have kept you and Prince Edward's squid sama quiet. Aren't you about to thank me?

"You're the one who got the most out of that poker fight, aren't you? Well, that day's sales would have been good."

"That's enough to buy a new burglar mask"

The thief sat face to face with me, showing off his mask.

A samurai leaves tea and sweets on the table, but I lay no hands on them, just staring straight into the eyes of the thief.

"It illuminates me when I'm seen so eager?

"Liars turn away when they look at each other."

"Heh. But I'm not lying, so I'm glad the princess is staring at me."

The thief is amused and looks at me with his cheek cane on.

I was foolish enough to go out with the farce, so I decided to get to the point.

"You seem to know that I am Julianna, the eldest daughter of the Marquis Lewis family. But in some cases, it'll just be Julianna."

"That's convenient."

"Whatever. So, what's your name?

"My name is Ivan. Just a thief."

I narrowed my eyes softly.

"... that you have a connection to the Revolutionary Government and that you are“ just a thief "...?

"Whatever. I have never bent my way of life as a thief, and I will never bend it. I don't even want to talk about revolutionary government right now."

"I don't want to talk, do I?

"We still don't have all the actors. So is your prince, and so are my collaborators."

When Ivan says so, he starts enjoying tea and sweets.

Even if I pursue it any further, I guess Ivan is unwilling to tell me about the revolutionary government.

(There's no sign of a handful of treatments, and for one thing, wait until Edward gets here. Looks like Ivan's gonna do that, too)

I hold a teacup and smell it with no poison in mind. When I made sure it only smelled refreshing of tea leaves, I started drinking tea little by little.

"When is Edward coming this way?

"Ever since he got to the city... a few days, I guess."

"Until then."

So groaning, Ivan looks at me with a sparkling eye.

"Then let's talk to me. I've always wanted to talk to Julianna!

"Talk...?

Evan continued, not caring for me, which was taken lightly.

"Looks like he's back now, but how was he changing the iris in his eyes!?

"I made him develop special eye drops."

"Give it to me!

Ivan shook my hand with his discarded puppy-like eyes.

And I shook it off immediately.

"I don't like it. I have a question, too. In the liquor store owners and thieves, the atmosphere and modus operandi were different. I played perfectly and even I was fooled. You trained somewhere?

"From my father. Well, sometimes the root performer's lineage."

"The family of the performer… I wore the act on my own. I wonder what kind of training you'll be doing."

"Hey, you were playing such a perfect traveler in self-study. Doesn't seem like there's anything I can teach you right now... why don't you play with me for a little while?

"Nice!

Me and Ivan get up off the couch and start acting improvised.

The performance is a knight's tale famous not only for the Kingdom of Rolands, but also for the Diaghilev Empire, where the two of us play many roles and enjoy acting.

But when the hero's knight and heroine princess were playing a scene to reunite, it made some noise outside the room.

When me and Ivan, who were enthusiastic, were surprised, the door opened wide.

And a worn man can be thrown in. When I saw the man's face, I opened my eyes.

"Grey Cat!? Why are you here..."

Marie said that the Grey Cat had taken me to the Royal Palace in Rolands before going under his new employer. His employer is Ivan...... or is he a revolutionary government?

If you're suspicious of the grey cat, multiple footsteps approach you.

"Julianna, are you all right!?

"Ma'am, are you all right!?

It was Edward and Marie who showed up.

The joy of being safely reunited boils, but Edward sees me with a strange face.

"... Julianna, what are those hands...?

I forgot with surprise and joy, but I was holding hands opposite Ivan.