The Timid Count’s Daughter Doesn’t Wish for Quarrel

Her Highness Marion, looking down at me and grinning wildly.

I have no words for being completely different from what I usually feel like as a brother.

I can't wait to show His Highness Marion a plain face any more, and I turn my gaze to the floor.

How did you get me into this room? I don't remember doing anything to Her Royal Highness Marion, but why?

His Highness Marion never opens his mouth, though it swells with all his doubts.

Not knowing what purpose it was, I decided to never ask my intentions because I wanted to go back to the hall.

"Oh, uh, what can I do for you?

"Is that it? Don't you see?

"I don't even know what to look at."

"Really? Not at all? Stay out of people's way, isn't that it?

Was I doing something to get in the way of His Highness Marion?

... I don't remember at all.

If you were doing something, you could tell by the reaction of the people around you.

'Cause the other guy's a royal, that's a second prince, too.

There's definitely got to be some kind of reaction, right?

I try to remember things at the academy and today's party, but those who were reacting like that didn't have much recollection to go back to.

But if His Highness Marion says so, I must have done something.

I don't know, but it's what you're saying. An apology must be made.

I bow my head, careful not to bump into His Highness Marion.

"Sorry.........! I don't know what I've done, but if my actions were in the way of His Highness Marion, I apologize."

"Heh? You really don't understand."

What shall we do! This is absolutely pissing me off.

What did I do?

"Well, I'll tell you. You set Sophie on fire so she could get along well with her brother."

But that's what Master Sophie wants, isn't it?

Interference means His Royal Highness Prince Wang didn't want it?

"I was working with my brother so I could be two with Miss Rosetta... I'm ruined because of you"

To the words of His Highness Marion, I recall what Lady Rufus used to say when I was looking up.

"There's Someone Moving With Another Thought"

Could this have been about Her Royal Highness Marion?

If so, I'm not convinced. 'Cause it's like Sophie that hurts.

I wonder what the intent was to move, and I open my mouth.

"Please wait. Was His Royal Highness Marion cooperating with His Royal Highness Prince Wang and Mr. Rosetta? Why? Wouldn't it be a big problem if those two fell in love and broke up their engagement with Master Sophie?"

"Engagement broken? No. Sophie can't break her engagement. You have to destroy your engagement from her."

"... I don't know what that means"

What difference does it make?

Towards me as I was leaning my neck, Her Royal Highness Marion gave me a smile that made me look like a little fool.

"If my brother chooses Miss Rosetta and Sophie's engagement is broken, she becomes a pitiful breakthrough from her surroundings as a discarded side. But if they make a serious mistake and Sophie offers to break her engagement, she becomes a merciful woman who leaves her victim behind. Her reputation will go down, but it will go up."

I was shocked to hear that that trivial difference would make a huge difference.

I'm sure you'll be right, but how could His Highness Marion...

"Why is His Highness Marion cooperating? What are we going to do with it?"

"Is that it? Don't you get it if I just say this?... well, okay. You know, I've loved Sophie since she was a kid. That's why I want the love of Sophie, who broke her engagement to her brother and set her free."

Love!? Or did Her Royal Highness Marion like Master Sophie!?

You're also real about liking your brother's fiancée.

I'm surprised, but that's why I can't believe I'm imitating you two tearing each other apart.

"Just because you love me, you ignore how Sophie feels"

"My brother was the first one to ignore Sophie's feelings. I've always liked Sophie, so I was shocked when I became my older brother's fiancée. But you pulled yourself out because Sophie seemed happy."

"Then why, now... And the first thing you ignored was His Royal Highness Prince Wang. What do you mean?

Her Royal Highness Marion, who closed her eyes for a moment, is biting her lips to contain her anger.

I shrunk, thinking I was angry because I had a rude way of speaking to the royalty.

Seeing how I was like that, Her Highness Marion immediately shook her head with her usual nostalgic grin.

"Oh, no. I'm not angry at you right now. Against my brother."

I stroked my chest down knowing it wasn't the anger directed at me.

But to His Royal Highness Prince Wang, why on earth?

When in doubt, His Highness Marion opened his mouth.

"I haven't liked my brother's attitude towards Sophie for a long time. Even if he talks, he can try to talk just by hammering him properly. There's nothing to worry about Sophie about, no matter what. That's why I told my brother. 'We should take care of Sophie more,' right? Then what do you think I said?

Even if they ask, I don't get it.

So I answered Her Royal Highness Marion that I honestly don't know.

Then he talks about whether he knew my answer, I guess.

"My brother answered: 'I'm tired when I'm with Sophie', right? You're kidding me. He said he was getting someone I wanted, but he didn't like Sophie pushing the ideal that it should be like this as Prince Wang. Don't you think it's natural to expect such a thing, Prince Wang? So, it's a luxury to complain about Sophie, right? That's why I decided not to put up with it anymore. So, conveniently, my brother got to know Miss Rosetta, the exact opposite of Sophie, and saw her get along and thought she could use it."

Uh-huh. I don't know if I could stand His Royal Highness Marion, who likes Master Sofi, but I'm still not convinced of the way he did it.

It's a way to get hurt if Master Sophie finds out.

But I can't tell His Highness Marion that. It's not like when you say a question.

It should not be done by a middle nobleman like me, such as to argue against the royalty.

I know about that.

"You look like you said something. You don't mind if I tell you something else? I was forced to bring you in. Rude now. I'll listen to you rummage to some extent, too."

"... is that true?

"Oh, I knew you had something to say. Fine. Forget I'm royal. Think of me as someone in the same position as you."

"But we're the only ones here. If His Royal Highness sues, the Counts of Reston will be punished."

With that said, His Highness Marion smiled satisfactorily.

"Miss Amelia is not surprisingly retarded. Don't worry, there are other people in this room. Just take a look around."

There were other people!? There was no sign of it.

Looking around in surprise, Master Rufus sat quietly on the couch.

"Master Rufus!?

When he raised his voice, Master Rufus distorted his expression reluctantly.

"As you can see, Rufus is the witness."

No, even though they said it was as you can see, Her Royal Highness Marion and Lady Rufus should have been friends.

It is obvious that we will be in tune with His Highness Marion's words in times of need.

"Your Highness Marion, I'm more anxious to be a witness."

"It's okay. He was chasing after you enough to catch me and preach."

"Your Highness Marion!

"Looks like you were worried about Sophie's friend's lady, huh? It's extra because you know my personality. Besides, knowing that you and I are going to be together, I've asked you to be present. Right?"

His Highness Marion looked back, but I can tell. Absolutely. His Highness is smiling now.

I'm surprised Her Royal Highness Marion, who is nostalgic and like her brother, was actually a black man.

I can see how Master Rufus feels about that grin.

Now, whatever tantrum you get, you're going to have a sense of homogeneity.

Dear Rufus, pathetically, he was turning his face bright red when I thought he was.

"I'm just worried about my sister! I don't care what happens to him, but you just came because you thought your sister would be sad! Besides, I disagree with what His Highness Marion is doing!

"Because. Now you know Rufus isn't on my side? Besides, if you tell Sophie that I was cooperating with my brother, I'll be distanced by Sophie with suspicion. It turns out to be against me, too, right? So I'll make this a limited time for you. Look, say it."

I don't care if you tell me...

But as His Highness Marion said, what His Highness is doing is not a good thing.

Something that was also advising me.

Besides, I make my face bright red and it doesn't look like there's any lies in his words that were prickly and angry.

"Are you sure you want to keep this place to yourself?

"You're suspicious too, aren't you? Well, you can swear. I'm really going to make this place unique for you. What, write on paper? I don't mind. Rufus, can you get me some paper and a feather pen?

"... I get it."

His Royal Highness Marion writes sarah and letters on the paper that Master Rufus brings.

There, it said, I will not ask what I said on this occasion.

He smiled nicely as he pressed the paper against me.

"Do you want to get that far and hear the truth from me?

"Because with all the affirmative opinions, people can't. Negative opinions must also be heard and judged. I don't want to be a fool and get on with it. Well, the biggest reason is because I'm interested in what you say to a lady who has a solid answer even before the royalty, right?

"Is that why?

"That's not it. Ordinary maids dye their cheeks when they find out they're alone with me, but you don't look that way either. Doesn't it feel like you're not interested in me? That's why I decided you deserved my opinion."

That just keeps me calm because I know I'll never be chosen.

If you're confident in your appearance, you're confident that you'll react the same way as a normal lady.

"It's overrated."

"Really? Though it was surprising as far as I'm concerned. So, did you feel like saying it?

I'm listening softly, but my eyes are telling me to just say it.

This is how I got it written on paper, and I can make excuses when it comes to having trouble, and after all, what His Highness Marion did is unacceptable.

If you mean you can say it, let me not hesitate to say it.

"So sweet for your words...... His Royal Highness Marion is working with His Royal Highness Prince Wang for Master Sophie to make sure things go well with Mr. Rosetta, right?

"Yes, I am."

"Then it's just an exonerator for the reason that it's for Master Sophie to fulfill your wish"

"Hey!"

His Highness Marion, who controlled Master Rufus with his hand, who panicked behind His Highness Marion's back, urged me to continue with a serious face.

I speak of continuation with his permission.

"First, Master Sophie will be hurt by His Royal Highness Prince Wang liking Mr. Rosetta. You were actually hurt and worried. If you truly love Master Sophie, you can help His Royal Highness Prince Wang and others. Yet it is wrong that Master Sophie was taken in such a way that she was hurt."

"So what was I supposed to do?

"If you want to get Master Sophie with dignity, I think it would be better if you acted to your liking without taking any roundabout measures or anything. Assuming Sophie finds out what His Highness Marion did, we're not talking about being liked."

"I'm worried about you because I'm trying not to let Sophie know."

Weirdly confident, but fulfilled. Would it really be?

You may not be noticed in the first few years, but there's ample chance you'll find out with some kind of clap.

"Even if it went in secret, it's all on the table. Can His Highness Marion tell you that what you have done is right? Can you tell me that you are not guilty of Master Sophie? If not, Master Satanic Sophie will definitely notice a trivial change in His Highness Marion. You'll be saddened to find out. That's what you might lose your love for. Even if we get married, it could suck, it could be rejected."

Perhaps, when I called, I held my ears with both hands just because His Highness Marion didn't want to hear it.

So you felt guilty.

I deliberately gazed at His Highness Marion, who was out of sight of me.

Master Rufus is forced from behind to grab His Highness Marion's arm and keep his hands off his ear, so let him continue.

"Imagine. Master Sophie said," I hate you! He said, "Oh."

You imagined, His Highness Marion's face blued at once.

"If you really admire Master Sophie, please hit me from the front without doing any extra small work. That one is an honest one. What happens if I find out it's done to get you? Your Highness Marion, who has known you longer than I do, will know."

"Wouldn't your sister be disgusted? Definitely reject His Highness Marion. You can bet."

Did Master Rufus' words stop, His Highness Marion's expression is white through the blue.

After all, even royalty doesn't like it when people like it tell you they don't like it.

His Highness Marion, who was silent and dismayed, turned his eyes to me.

"So what am I supposed to do? Not the same face, but how did Sophie like her brother when he and I were alike?

"It's..."

I'm stuck in words when I'm told.

Master Sophie should have liked His Royal Highness Prince Wang because he looked like an adult or something to rely on.

I have heard from him in the past that he seems to protect himself, that he is manly, and so on.

I can't tell Her Royal Highness Marion the type of brother he is.

"Even I tried my best to be liked by Sophie. But it wasn't her brother she chose. I can't go out with my girlfriend, who's my older brother's fiancée, and I can't take the time to talk to you two. In order for you to like me, you have to meet Sophie, but you can't do that, can you? So what was I supposed to do?

I took my gaze off Her Highness Marion softly, not thinking of a solution or anything, even when asked.

Nobody talks about anything and the silence persists.

When he was about to get awkward about his silence, His Highness Marion voiced that he flashed something, yes.

"I wish I had you. With you, no one else will have to suspect you."

"Huh? Is that me?

"That's right. If you go out with me, Rufus, Sophie and your four, I can be you and Sophie on the way, right? Yeah. This is a good idea."

It's not a good idea!

Why, am I incorporated! Wouldn't it be remarkable if we acted together!

I don't like it!

"Wait a minute! Then I'll be alone with him! I don't like it!

Yes, Master Rufus! Good luck!

"But my brother is attracted to Miss Rosetta. It will be my brother's first love, and my brother has decided to climb up to my first love. It's a situation where you might say you're marrying her, right? If Sophie's likely to be divested of her engagement, don't you think that's the best way to do that? We can't go back, can we?

You were right, Master Rufus shut his mouth.

Hey, Master Rufus! Please try harder!

"So you're gonna cooperate, right?

Her Highness Marion, who is fully recovered, smiles at me, and my expression is strong.

"... because I want to fulfill Master Sophie's wishes"

Speaking with a trembling voice, His Highness Marion opened his eyes with a smile.

Scary, scary, scary.

"Turn me down for the second prince."

It is often understood that royalty orders should not be refused.

But I want to fulfill Master Sophie's wishes.

I want to see Master Sophie want to be loved by His Royal Highness Prince Wang and help me.

So I can't snort at His Highness Marion's orders.

"I'm sorry. I can't. I want to help Master Sophie. I choose who Master Sophie can smile at."

Take a good look into His Highness Marion's eyes, and I'll say it out loud.

You never thought you'd say no, His Highness Marion opened his eyes to surprise.

I've been thinking about it for a while and he's nodding to confirm something when he exhales.

"Come to think of it, can't I trust anyone who gets on my plan here easily? Sounds like you're not like your friend who wants to keep it in a spill at the Marquis Barnett. I'm a little relieved."

"Thank you, thank you..."

"But I can't give up either. So I'm offering you the terms of exchange. I don't work with Miss Rosetta anymore to create an alibi for my brother. I'll draw a stamp from both of you. I swear I won't do anything. So you want me to hide so I can be with Sophie."

"... Specifically?

"Just like I said. I want you to follow me with me when I go out so Sophie and I can be two. When I say we'll cooperate, I won't interrupt what you're trying to do. Now I don't mind if my brother likes Sophie and fits in circles, and next time he does, I'll give up Sophie for cleanliness. Respect Sophie's thoughts. Her happiness is more important than anything else."

As blown out, Her Highness Marian is laughing.

Maybe I got some sort of feeling in him.

But even though I respect Master Sophie's will, if I cooperate with Her Highness Marion now, I'll be a double agent. That's a bit......

That said, I don't care if His Royal Highness Prince Wang and Mr. Rosetta get any more intimate.

If His Highness Marion pulls his hand, there should be at least less time for you two to see each other.

That would be good for Master Sophie.

Because you will spend more time with His Royal Highness the King.

It's beneficial, but when I think about Master Sophie, I still can't snort.

"... I'm sorry. You can't betray Master Sophie."

Deeply bowing his head, he sighed heavily from overhead.

"Well, you seem more loyal to Sophie than to the royal family, so can't you help but be turned down? So I think I can trust you."

"I'm so sorry"

"Oh, fine. I will spare your loyalty and not cooperate with my brother anymore. [M] I'm gonna turn Sophie around my way."

When I looked up, there was His Highness Marion, who, as usual, had a good looking grin about people.

of, but why? I have a slightly unpleasant feeling it's my fault?

"I'm sorry you forced me to bring you in. Enjoy the party, though not my brother-in-law."

"Ha, ha"

After a light conversation and being taken aback, His Highness Marion and Lady Rufus left the room.

What do you think? It's supposed to be over, but I'm gonna have a heartbeat.

Oh, no, no. If you think about backwards, you're right.

I have to get back to the venue soon, too.