The Noble Girl Living in Debt

The next day, Bernard leaves Agnes to the family of servants and goes out to the town.

The destination is a jewelry store.

I was hesitated for a moment looking at the glittering glass shelves that the women in the store seemed to like, but decided to go in quickly because there was no time.

There are many women in the store. Even though there were men, there were no customers who came alone, such as Bernard, with women or employees.

If you look around, you can talk immediately.

"Welcome"

You are asked what kind of goods you are looking for today, and when you are looking for an engagement ring, you give it back.

The employee woman who heard the request brought a recommended ring from the back of the store.

I gave a lot of detailed explanations, but they all look the same in Bernard.

I told you that custom-made is possible, but I don't have time to make such things. Today, I decided to buy ready-made products. Instead, I'm planning to make the wedding ring inspired by Agnes's wishes.

"The jewelry of the ring also has a lot of significance."

Diamonds are "permanent bonds"

Pearl is "chaste"

Ruby is "elegant"

Sapphire is “nobility”

"After all, diamonds are the most popular. Is it the most suitable jewelry for an engagement ring. Demand for pearls has been increasing recently."

Bernard is shown a pearl meaning chastity and is packed with words. He looked at the direction of the day after tomorrow and told him that he would do something else.

In the morning, the size of the ring was measured by wrapping a ribbon around the fingertip of Agnès sleeping.

Jizil told me to look this way.

After all, I decided on a ring with sapphire, matching the color of Agnes' eyes. The ring, with its beautiful flower silverwork and sparkling blue jewelry at the center, thought she would look good on her white finger.

Price is for one month of salary.

Although it was a painful expense to be unemployed, he was spared much money because his engagement ring was one of the most important items and was more strongly stated than his mother.

The ring was neatly wrapped and was about to be put into a small paper bag-but Bernard saw the flower-printed bag and thought he didn't have the courage to carry it around.

Put the small box with the ring in your pocket and leave the store.

On the way, buy sweets for the servant family.

It was a custard pie popular in the port area.

I handed the freshly baked one to Jizil, and she was happily receiving it.

Bernard asks Jizil, who is making a call for tea time.

"What is Agnes?"

"I read a book in my room"

"Really"

Bernard leaves tomorrow.

We need to make sure that we will be the royal capital and check our luggage. She continued, asking her to leave her personal guard.

"I want you to give this tomorrow, after I go to the royal capital."

Jizil looking down at the small box has a suspicious expression and asks a question.

"... maybe this is an engagement ring?"

"Yes"

The hand that was being extended has been quickly returned to its original position.

Then, tell them to hand them over.

"I'm sure it's hundreds of times better to receive it directly from my husband than from me."

"Is that so?"

"That's it."

"I knew then ..."

I was ashamed and tried to ask Jizil, but if Agnes was pleased, Bernard would do what she said.

When you go to the room, Agnes happily says, "Hello, go home."

Bernard sat next to her.

As always, we do not pursue where we have been.

But I just wanted to hear it today. It was quite embarrassing to bring up topics from myself.

"Mr. Bernard, what drink do you have?"

"No, good"

"A snack?"

"Oh, no need"

Speaking of what the servants care about, Agnes lowered her eyebrows.

"What happened?"

"No, I just want to do something for Bernard-sama."

"It's a terrible occupational disease."

"Are you sick"

"Yes."

I think it's just right, take out the small box in my pocket saying it's a medicine and give it to Agnes.

Agnies wraps a small box with both hands and looks surprised.

Bernard says open it.

"--Oh dear!"

If you unwrap the ribbon carefully and open the box, your eyes shine.

Being watched forever, Bernard takes the ring out of the box and grabs Agnes' left fingertip.

Then I put my engagement ring on my ring finger.

Since the dimensions were perfect, I relievedly exhale.

Agnes looked at her fingertips, moistened her eyes, and was thrilled.

"You seem to like it."

"Yes, very much. Thank you. I'm glad."

Being relieved, Agnes was able to mark that she had a plan to get married.

I felt like I was still with me, but decided to leave because I was ready.

◇◇◇

Last night.

Bernard read the final report from Lazar.

The last month's survey revealed that the upper ranks of the Knights were black.

The fact that the promotion was money and connection was true for every person.

Regardless of the circumstances, it is described as being divided into those who were suitable for standing on the Knights and those who were not.

The former shows those who have the ability to do so, but have not succeeded in a legitimate manner, and have been forced to improperly use their hands. This time, Johan Blondel, who has taken Agnès, is one of them. In one sense he was one of the poor.

By the way, the latter, who have no ability, have risen to the upper ranks of the Knights and have no rescue. The percentage was said to be higher here.

If you take it all at once, the order of the knights will collapse instantly. Therefore, it is decided to go into a strategy to drive slowly.

First, from Blondel, where the evidence is gathering.

Bernard was nervous and turned his eyes to the paper.

After you have finished reading, sigh again.

What will happen in the future? I'm not going to sleep tonight.

But the date had already changed.

I thought I wouldn't sleep even if I drank alcohol, and just went to the bedroom quietly.

He suddenly notices that light is leaking from the next room. Agnes seems to be still awake.

I hit the door and there was a reaction right away.

Open the door and tell Agnies who looks into her face to sleep early.

"Yes, good night ... oh"

Miel walks into Bernard's bedroom from the slightly opened door.

When Agnes calls her name, she doesn't come back.

Go up on the futon and meow! It was crying.

"You're not meow."

Bernard approaches and tries to capture, but moves quickly and is difficult to catch.

Even if Agnes reaches his hand, he escapes just before touching.

"It's okay. I'll keep this."

"I'm sorry"

Agnes bowed deeply, promised to pick him up tomorrow morning, and returned to his room.

If Bernard lies on the bed, Miel closes her body as if to lean on it.

"Because itchy itching at the neck, get away"

Hold up your body and bring it to your back.

I thought she could not sleep, but thanks to Miel's warmth, Bernard had fallen asleep deeply.

◇◇◇

The next day.

Get off at the port dock.

When I arrived, it was a luxury cruise ship, but on the way back I was taking the seat of a ferry to carry cargo.

This one can return to the royal capital earlier.

Oceanne hugged Bernard tightly and whispered in tears to make sure she would not overdo it.

Calvin tapped his shoulders, telling him to come back here once all the problems were resolved and calm down.

The servants send them out by silence.

Finally, Agnes presented a package containing sweets.

"Mr. Bernard, here."

She said it was handmade. He says that he put his feelings so hard.

"All thoughts are here"

"Thank you, Agnes"

"Yes, please be careful"

Although there was a family's eyes, he looked too uneasy, so he left a package with sweets in Eric and was hugging Agnes' body.

I immediately left my body, promised to come and pick me up with my ring.

And he set off-into an evil conspiracy swirling royal capital.