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

"You've had a conversation with His Highness Marion."

Returning to the mansion, I spoke to Lady Sophie, who was resting in the room, and she shook her head beside the boom with momentum.

"One, one, one, you shouldn't have! My lord Marion never held me by my shoulder and I wasn't thrilled!

Oh, I knew you were thrilled.

Your face was red, wasn't it?

But if I saw someone with such a beautiful face at close range, my face would turn red too.

Though horror came first.

"I know. Master Sophie seemed to be close, so I just asked. After all, have you been close to me since I was a child?

Master Sophie was treating His Highness Marion naturally, and although it would sometimes mean he was younger, he still seemed close to me.

I don't know if Sophie has been seeing the royal family since she was very young.

"... right. I've known His Highness Craig and Marion since childhood. But that's the same for everyone else. I wasn't the only one who was special. Her Royal Highness Marion, in particular, has a nostalgic personality, so she is close to you. Besides, you gave me all kinds of advice I was worried about getting along with His Highness Craig... I thought he was my brother, but today, he realized he had grown into a fine man."

After all, if you are also a Marquis of Burnett, you have many opportunities to meet the royal family face to face.

It's not like a median nobleman like me.

Nevertheless, I didn't know His Highness Marion had such a personality from an early age.

Though I thought you were not royal in character, I'm surprised you've always been.

So Master Sophie was held by Her Royal Highness Marion for the first time in a long time, and your childhood impression was overshadowed.

"Since His Highness Craig and I decided to get engaged, we've had less chances to talk, but our personality hasn't changed from it used to be. You're nice to everyone, and you instantly mention people's problems. Maybe he's sensitive to people's movements because he's the second prince."

"Indeed, I felt that His Highness Marion was good at reading people's emotions. When you put that one in front of you, you don't lie, do you? He's a stranger."

"Right. He has a strange charm that goes deep into people's minds. You expose your mind without knowing it."

Do you remember the day, Master Sophie has a distant eye?

That's all, maybe the daytime thing was shocking.

"That's why I'm afraid of His Highness Marion. It's easy for him to say his troubles. Even if you hide it, you'll be spotted."

"Master Sophie?

Lady Sophie, who dropped her gaze on the floor, is squeezing her hand resting on her knee.

Looks like he was talking to His Highness Marion a lot on the boat, so I wonder if he said anything then.

You told His Highness Marion you had no worries, but I knew you were worried about something.

Then Master Sophie slowly raised her gaze, which had fallen to the floor.

When I look at my anxiously shaken eyes, I get wolfed by how I don't look like my usual Sophie.

"Her Royal Highness Marion said we should talk properly to those we trust. Talking to someone might help us find a solution. It was Amelia that immediately occurred to me. You were trying to harass Mr. Rosetta. You stopped me and told me the solution. So, can you help me again this time?

"Um, I do think it helps to lighten my mind by talking to someone, so whether I can think of a solution... And I don't know what's bothering Sophie."

I'm so glad you can count on me. But I'm not knowledgeable.

It doesn't mean I'm good at interpersonal relationships. I'm not sure I can help.

"Oh, you did. You're wrong to solve my problem without knowing it."

"That's all you've been worried about"

"Yeah, because it's about me in the future"

Master Sophie's?

I didn't know what she would tell me and I shut up.

I felt that Mr. Sophie was looking a little weird before the long vacation.

I even suspected it might be related to His Royal Highness the King.

But that doesn't seem to be the story when I hear about it right now.

When I shut up, she's either calming down or taking a deep breath.

Exhale, and look at this one. Her eyes were serious in themselves, and I could see she was trying to tell an important story.

"Actually. I wonder if I may be the fiancée of His Highness Craig."

"... does that mean something happened with His Royal Highness Prince Wang?

"If anything, there was nothing. Once Amelia acted on her advice, she began to have more conversations and tell us more about herself. If there's a problem, it's mine. It's my fault for being so resistant to accepting who that person really is."

What His Royal Highness Prince Wang really looks like...? Did His Highness Marion say that?

Knowing that, is Master Sophie worried about becoming the Crown Princess?

"For many years His Highness Craig, whom I have watched, has been grown up and steadfast, rational, honest, and an ideal figure as Prince Wang. But the reality was very different. Doesn't that mean your Highness Craig is bad? However, it was the former, His Highness Craig, who liked me, so the confusion was bigger and... But when I did, I got weirdly calm."

"What do you mean?

Lady Sophie opened her mouth slowly as she exhaled gently.

"I feel a love for Mr. Rosetta that I can no longer see in the words of His Highness Craig. Secondly, there was always a girlfriend at the end of her gaze staring far away. I realized that Rosetta was the only one who occupied her heart."

"Dear Sophie..."

"And so is Mr. Rosetta. She was staring straight at Her Highness Craig without even trying to hide her feelings of love. It's a political marriage, so I'm worried if it's really good to rip the two people I love apart, though I know it's just good to split them up. If I pull back, those two will be bound. It ends happily like a romantic novel. So I'm worried about dissolving my engagement. Besides, there are ways to support the country at all costs, even if you're not engaged."

That's the reason, but you're worried that Master Sophie can stay married because she's calm.

I don't think Sophie would be at a disadvantage if the engagement was dissolved rather than broken. Maybe.

Nevertheless, it really turned out just like His Highness Marion said.

"In the end, I couldn't accept His Highness Craig's true appearance, I just liked His Highness Craig, who plays the ideal figure as Prince Wang. That's the same thing I liked just because I looked at it. Same as all the other ladies. It just doesn't even reach the feet of Mr. Rosetta, who loves His Highness Craig."

Perhaps you won't listen to me if I say a word of comfort to Master Sophie, who thinks of the worse.

But there's something I can tell you.

"Master Sophie and the other ladies are different. It's a big difference."

"Mr. Amelia?

I don't mind Master Sophie circling my eyes.

"Ladies and gentlemen like the identity and appearance of His Royal Highness Prince Wang. I just want to be Princess Wang and I want to be queen at my leisure. You just want to have a luxurious life. Few of you will be thinking about the country. But unlike all of you, Master Sophie didn't just like her appearance and identity, but because she knew her personality, didn't she? Whatever the history, didn't you become your fiancée because you thought it was for the country? He wanted to be Princess Wang because he wanted to be extravagant?

"No! I don't want luxury. I was on Lord Craig's side, and I wanted to be my fiancée because I wanted to support my country with him."

"Then everyone else and Master Sophie are different. Have confidence there."

When I said that, I could see that Sophie's body had lost its strength.

Not like the rest of you at a time when you don't let me through and you're thinking about them.

"... So you want me to remain His Highness Craig's fiancée? You want me to be the Crown Princess?

"No, it doesn't matter either way"

"Huh!?

Somewhat, Master Sophie, who had come up with herself, had the look of not knowing what I was talking about.

"Ah, you. You wanted me to feel confident now. Then you don't want me to remain His Highness's fiancée?

"I just wish Master Sophie happiness. I support those of your own choosing that even if you become Princess Wang, this is the one where Master Sophie will be happy, even if you don't. Because I can't decide which would make me happier in the current situation."

"Who's you..."

Groaning like a shudder, Master Sophie deposited her back on the back of the couch.

I mean, I'm weak.

You said you didn't say anything funny.

"... because I want to marry a good house man, for a moment I thought you wanted me to be His Highness's fiancé."

"No way! Because I want to marry just as many patriarchal men. It's my dream to live quietly in the country."

"I've been thinking about you for a while, but you're different."

"Is it? They say there's not much greed."

Lady Sophie, who smiled bitterly, shrugged.

"But I like that about you. Thinking differently from me, having a personality and talking, it's a lot of fun stuff. Really... I wonder why I didn't even think about His Highness Craig that way. I could have broken it off."

"Do you have romantic feelings or not, isn't it?

"Really?

"Probably. So, I can't say it's a solution, but have you decided on your mind?

Though like Sophie with a strong look on her face, she didn't seem as anxious as she was at first.

"I haven't decided on my mind, but I still have time, and I'll think about it a little bit more. But thanks for asking. My heart is lightened by shame. At the end of the day, you have to decide for yourself. I'm sorry I let you get in trouble because I can count on you."

"No, I was glad to be counted on"

"Because you say that, you're going to be sweet. Please be tougher on me."

Master Sophie is laughing as if she were out of her way.

I wish I had lightened my mind somewhat. Because I knew I wanted her to laugh when I respected her.

... Nevertheless, even though I know His Highness Craig's original character, I can only say that His Highness Marion, who accurately mentioned Master Sophie's troubles, is just fine.

"The observational eye of His Highness Marion is amazing, I think."

"... it's true. Something that surprised me because I know so many things.... Hey, Amelia."

And, I was pointed at by Master Sophie like I was going to explore.

"Of the letter...... No... oh, yeah. I'm calling you Jane Doe, the one you wrote to, but you've been close enough? Encourage me to hear my troubles. It's fun to talk about what you think of the books you've read, the opera you've watched, what store treats are delicious, and the stories of the popular tailors."

"… it was,"

His Royal Highness Marion, though.

Because you said they thought you were a woman, and you're talking more about it than women.

I'm surprised that Her Royal Highness Marion wrote a letter about sweets and tailors.

But what did Master Sophie say first?