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

It's a hell of a thing, and when I'm stunned, I get a gasp on my hand.

"How could you not tell me!?

"Um, Master Sophie? What is it?

"We're talking about an engagement! I can't believe Amelia and her sister-in-law..."

Master Sophie is glittering her eyes and happily holding my hand painfully. Chi, I'm strong!

"Engagement is a fabrication of Master Rufus! It's a lie! Right? Dear Rufus."

"No, it's true? I just haven't spoken to Count Reston's yet."

I was told, I opened my mouth gently.

Did I just tell you the truth?

"I'm telling my parents. You're not lying because you're going to see Count Reston soon."

"But we need His Majesty's permission, right? Isn't it a bad idea to say publicly that I'm your fiancée or something, even though I haven't even gotten permission yet?

"Then I'll be fine. Because the royal family owes the Marquis of Burnett for what happened to his sister. As soon as we get this over with, we can get your permission."

Though the engagement has been dissolved in full circle, it is because His Royal Highness Prince Wang likes Mr. Rosetta.

But I just don't think the family will match.

"... you know, the Count Reston house is a normal house, right? I don't think you'll get the Barnett Marquis."

"You don't get it, but you don't lose it either. We don't need to make the house any bigger. Except if I'm your oldest son."

I wonder if Marquis Burnett accepted the engagement story because he is a middle nobleman.

The conversation is too hasty, and the confusion is bigger.

Then the face of Master Rufus, who saw me shut up, gets more and more grumpy.

"What? You don't like being engaged to me that much?

"No, nothing like that"

I'm glad to be honest, though I was surprised by the engagement story.

"Then what? You don't like leaving your parents? Then don't worry. I'm coming into Count Reston's house."

"Yes!?

"I'm the second son. I thought Amelia was going to miss me because the territory I was planning to receive is far from Count Reston's territory. Then it would be easier if I walked into Count Reston's house, wouldn't it?

You're sassy, but are you sure it's true?

Aren't you just worried about lying and trying to make it true to help me?

'Cause there's someone else you like, right?

"Um, if you said momentum to help me, I'm sure you'll all be convinced if I explain that I'm still in charge."

"Ha!? You can't just lie to me to help Amelia! Why do you have to do that for a woman you don't even like!

"Oh, right!

After I accidentally said it, I realized that Master Rufus had spoken 'for a woman I don't even like'.

Huh? No way, I think so, while I reluctantly open my mouth.

"Um, I think if it was my mistake, I'm very sorry, but, uh, Master Rufus likes me...?

"Yes, but I have a complaint!?

Oh my god!? I can't believe Master Rufus' favorite person was me!

That Master Rufus! Master Rufus with an angelic face likes me!?

I don't remember using love pills!

"What the hell, since when"

"Since the beginning!

"Huh? Since the beginning?

"That's right! When I fell in love at first sight ten years ago and I was with my sister without realizing I was the same person, I was cut out to think what a cutie! Bad!? Mostly, why don't you notice!? I have no love for women. I've been talking to them, helping them, giving them presents, going out with them."

"But I never thought I would because I had heard from Her Highness Marion that you two had gone out with a very beautiful girl and that you liked that woman."

"That's because it's Amelia!

... what? Oh, me!?

Was I the one rumored to be a hell of a beautiful girl?

"So I told you she was cute! I didn't want him to touch the other guy's eyes, so I made him a private room..."

I didn't think it was possible to say that.

I didn't even realize it was me. Now I know very well that you can't guess the rumors.

I could hardly believe you denied your mother's words... but I can't believe it was a hit.

"So, back to the engagement story, Amelia doesn't like to be engaged to me, does she? Even if you don't have romantic feelings for me, you might like me while I'm engaged, and you might like me in my marriage, right? So you won't say no, will you?

Don't say no, I feel a strong will.

I can't refuse to talk about engagement.

Master Rufus always helped me, and he pushed my back.

I thought there was someone else I liked, so I hid my feelings, but I can't believe you liked me...

I mean, you mean, me and Master Rufus both think, right?

"Amelia?

I shut up. I heard you worrying about me.

But knowing I'm both thoughts, I'm totally up for it.

As I bowed, I replied only for the time being.

"... it's nothing. The engagement story... from me, I'll tell my parents. I'll think about it in the direction you accept."

"Are you sure? Are you sure you're getting engaged?

"Yes."

"Then you can be Amelia and her sister-in-law! I can't be happier."

If I thought I had a bounced voice, I was hugged by Master Sophie.

"Hey, sister! I'm so proud of you!

"Oh, look at you there with your fingers crossed."

Phew, and Master Sophie says things that provoke.

Engagement. Engagement. I'm with Master Rufus.

Fluffy and dreamy, I went straight home.