The Timid Count’s Daughter Doesn’t Wish for Quarrel
Those who flee, those who remain.
I was already surprised to hear from Master Sophie's surrounding maid.
"Is that story true?
"Yeah, let's just talk about yesterday when it got blank. Anything, Sophie and Her Royal Highness Prince Wang decided to dissolve their engagement as a result of discussions. You've got a hell of a lot going on."
"Whatever you think, it must be Mr. Rosetta, right? 'Cause almost as much as I've heard her parents' Baron Bailey family will be crushed as they are contemporary. The timing is too good. He was brought to justice for his crimes against His Royal Highness Prince Wang."
"If Mr. Rosetta was brought to justice, you wouldn't have to dissolve the engagement. If you are no longer the fiancée of His Royal Highness Prince Wang, it will affect us too. It's selfish of me to make up my mind."
I get angry when I see the surrounding ladies saying whatever I want.
You all only see Master Sophie in terms of His Royal Highness's fiancée. We only think of our own gains from it.
I don't know how wonderful Sophie is.
I ridicule Master Sophie, whom I admire and respect. Very unforgivable.
"Still, Master Sophie is Master Sophie. Until I made this decision, I think it's something I've been worried about and suffering from. Besides, Master Sophie is really great at being serious and caring about others."
The courtiers, who looked at my words, smiled ridiculously.
"You have Master Sophie's shoulders for a long time. Well, since you've been close to Master Sophie for a long time, I don't think you can help it."
"What do you think we were on Master Sophie's side for?
"As a friend of Lady Sophie, who became Princess Wang, you wanted to marry a good family man, didn't you? I know you."
"... but didn't even you feel that way? Is that why you were on Master Sophie's side?
I shake my head at the lady's words.
That's not how I was on Master Sophie's side.
"No. I wanted to be on my side because I thanked Master Sophie for the kind words she addressed to me, who was alone, and admired a woman like her. Besides, I respect Master Sophie. Please stop making fun of my esteemed Lady Sophie."
Looking at the ladies, they get angry, too. The look gets rough.
"You have a lot of respect for Master Sophie. He's just so serious, he's not funny."
"I thought if I stayed close to the Marquis Barnett's maid, there would be some gain, but I would always just have tea and talk. It's all about His Royal Highness Prince Wang. It's boring."
"Something you didn't even invite to your mansion. He was using us, just like we were using Sophie, wasn't he? Master Sophie must have been delighted to hear from us."
"... Lady Sophie doesn't think such a thing"
"I don't know. It should be true that I was feeling good. Besides, I would not be on Sophie's side unless I was the fiancée of His Royal Highness the King. Hey, guys."
Everyone smiled and nodded as the unhappy smiling maid looked around.
... Your sexual roots are rotten.
"But if the engagement is to be dissolved, we must get away from Master Sophie's side as soon as possible. Otherwise, they'll see us with white eyes."
"I tried not to destroy it. There is still a respite."
"If you were in charge, you'd miss your happiness."
I stare at the ladies who keep saying unsolicited things.
"I will not leave Master Sophie's side, no matter what."
"Yes. You know you're going to be unhappy, but you're weird. Gentlemen, let's come."
The surrounding ladies walk away from the scene.
Out of remorse I held my hand painfully.
"Well, wouldn't it have been good for Sophie without such a sex-rooted person?
When he heard a calm voice and raised his face, His Highness Marion revealed himself from the shadows with a grin on his mouth as to where he had been watching from.
"Nevertheless, you call things clarity. I'm a little surprised. Until now, as most people, I wasn't sure."
"... I regretted it. That you have only seen Master Sophie as the fiancée of His Royal Highness the King. Master Sophie is a wonderful man."
"Well, I have a soothing chest. Even though it turned out to be what I wanted, it pisses me off to hear Sophie speak ill."
His Highness Marion has a very good smile on his face.
The expression tells me that you look very angry on the back.
... Ah! That's right. About the call!
"Speaking of which, were you calling me on that occasion because you were going to show me a close meeting between His Royal Highness Prince Wang and Mr. Rosetta?
"Oh, that? No, that was a letter from Sophie that said she wanted me to tell her if she knew because she wanted to meet my brother and Miss Rosetta. So I just looked it up and taught it. But I'm worried about Sophie, so I got you involved."
Does that mean you wanted Sophie to be on your side?
I don't know if it's good to have me.
"Still, I wanted to ask you about the situation beforehand. I thought His Highness Marion was here, so you were really surprised, weren't you?
"I'm sorry. I forgot to tell you."
You have a beautiful smile. You don't think this is bad at all.
... Well, I know how His Highness Marion feels about not letting Master Sophie go to that place alone.
"I think I've done something wrong to you. But it's good to have you. This is how you stay on Sophie's side.... Now, the problem is those who have fled. Shall I check out their traits and give them a lot of things? Hey, what do you think?
"Because if you're like that, it's our job to destroy ourselves."
It's true I'm angry, but I don't want to retaliate.
I'd rather support Master Sophie than do that.
"You don't do anything. That's sweet. My intestines are boiling back."
"Now, there's more to be done than that. First of all, is it a follow-up to the fact that I'm the only one who can hurt Sophie who wants to go to college?"
"Oh, right.... Sophie, I know you expect someone to have escaped, but I'm worried about you, considering you're going to be exposed to curiosity."
"If you calm down, I don't think you'll ever be exposed to that kind of gaze, but can I be your shield..."
Something too fragile for a shield. I am always in a position protected by Master Sophie, so I can only be anxious to think the other way around.
"I'm not worried about you there. Miss Amelia is a must for Sophie, and she'll be relieved just to have you. I trust you to the fullest extent. So if you're not leaving Sophie's side, fine. She's sure to get over it."
"Your Highness Marion is very appreciative of me, isn't he? Thank you, but nothing like being evaluated like that."
"Somewhat, even if your attitude changes, your contents don't change so easily. You are worth more than you think. [M] He's so influential that he can change his mind."
Is that hard for you? I don't know.
I don't think I have that kind of influence.
"There are three people who have changed as a result of your reaching out. The two of them are me and Sophie. If you hadn't gotten your hands on it, she'd have fooled me, changed her mind, moved into action sooner, and I'd have kept working with my brother."
You were confident that Master Sophie would like His Highness Marion. I honestly envy that confidence.
"By the way, who was the last one?
"If I told you, I wouldn't have fun, so I won't."
Can't you tell me for that reason!?
Isn't it a bad idea to say it in a way that bothers you?
"Well, it's decided that Sophie will attract more attention than this happened. Just for a little while."
"For a little while, is it?
"Yeah, because Sophie's reputation would revert if it were made public that it was exchanged between the royal family and the Barnett Marquis. Because this is like punishment for my brother, Sophie, and Miss Rosetta. So, while we're at it, I'm here to help, but I need you to help me."
Don't you have the slightest dust to tell me the other, Her Highness Marion has changed the subject.
I'm concerned, but I can't even insist on hearing it. 'Cause they're royal.
Unconvinced, I affirmed his words.
"It's only natural to help Master Sophie. No matter who's gone, I'll be at Master Sophie's side until the end."
To my satisfaction with my answer, His Highness Marion grinned belly-backed.
"That's why I trust you. I'll never betray Sophie. I want you to stay on Sophie's side no matter what."
I can't even think about leaving Master Sophie's side.
Powerfully I say it out.
Maybe it's too conspicuous, but I couldn't think of anything about my circumstances.
However, I was only concerned that it would be difficult for Sophie to come to the college in this situation.
'Cause I don't know any details. That's what I'm worried about.