This Time, I Became the Fiance of a Duke’s Daughter. But She is Rumored to have Bad Personality, and Ten Years Older

"You're annoying me all the time."

"That's okay. I want Olivier and Hannellone to have a good day without fear of danger."

"I appreciate you saying that - is there anything I can do to help you?

"No, especially..."

Suddenly I get in trouble for being told that I can help. I'm glad to hear from the Duke, but I've managed to do what I can myself so far, so I haven't had any particular trouble with it either.

But Jared wondered if he could solve the problem he had of becoming only one Duke of Alway.

It's - the truth about the mother's death.

From one of my engagements with Olivier, I wonder if the breadth and depth of the information network of the Duke of Alway's family, which I was so informed about not to like, would also reveal my mother's death.

"Seeing that face, there seems to be something. Don't hesitate, say it. Of course, I promise I won't say anything else."

He would be saying it to me from good intentions, but the Duke's words felt sweet as temptation.

Thirsty. Just trying to say one word increases the tension naturally.

"My mother's -"

I got an upside-down voice, coughed up, and then opened my mouth again.

"Is it possible to have the truth about my mother's death revealed?

Jared's words, determined to do so, surprised the Duke of Alway. But nod convincingly.

"I see, the truth about the death of Lord Liz Murphy..."

"Yes, I thought if we had an information network for the Duke's house, maybe,"

"I know it's bad for you, but when I became Olivier's fiancée, I let him look into the whole thing. Baron Dowm is a trustworthy man, and I want to trust you, his grandson. But I can't trust people cheaply because of my position and the problems I have. Sorry if I offended you."

"I don't care. Instead, I think it's the right decision."

"Thank you. And how I looked into you, I knew you were looking into your mother"

"- Oh. You knew that."

Jared takes his breath as surprised.

Despite what I've been hiding, I can't hide my surprise at what the Duke knows this way.

Maybe the Duke of Alway's information network is wider and deeper than Jared thought.

"- Is it the truth about my mother's death... maybe the Duke knows?

Jared has been searching for the truth about the death of his poisoned mother. They told me that no one would know, even my grandparents didn't know the truth, and they looked bitter when they talked, so Jared was trying not to ask anyone without knowing.

But I didn't give up. Year after year, I want to know why my mother had to die, why my mother was targeted, and more importantly, who killed my mother, although I am about to give up because of the repetition of looking into it.

"I don't know exactly the truth, but I remember Liz Murphy's death was a huge shock at the time. I was very sorry because I knew her myself. Baron Doom seems to have found out the truth about his death, but I remember he was disappointed at the lack of results."

"The Duke's information network would know," he said?

"You may find out. I'm sorry I can't be sure. But I want you to help me more than I know the problem you have. I want to do something for you, just like you fought for our family."

"Duke of Alway......"

I didn't know the Duke thought so much of himself.

At the same time, he was reminded that the Duke's information was astonishing. I never thought I knew I was still exploring the truth about my mother's death. Maybe my grandparents just know and don't say anything.

Jared is not a magician or a specialist in intelligence. If you look it up, it's coarse, and you make mistakes.

"In front of Baron Dowm, I couldn't find out on my own, but if Jared wants me to, I'd be happy to find out"

"Thank you"

"But I just want to ask you one thing. Jared, what are you going to do when you find out who killed your mother?

That is decided without having to be asked.

- I'll kill you.

I had decided that the price of my mother's death would be to make her atone with death.

Slightly the Duke opens his eyes to Jared who answered instantly. He must have also felt that Jared was looking for the killer for revenge, but he must have been surprised not least by the unmistakable words.

Jared doesn't want to look for the killer out of a sense of justice. I just want to know the truth. And knowing the truth, the reason is they decide to kill the other person regardless.

It's personal, it's just revenge.

It's not that my mother would be sad or happy as a result. Jared himself knew best that he was just self-satisfied.

"... stop avenging, etc. I can't say that sounds great. I don't know what I would do if I revealed who I was trying to harm Hanne. I just want you to promise me this - don't make Olivier sad."

"I promise. Olivier, I will not grieve you."

"Thank you. Then I'll do everything I can to help."

"Thank you."

Heading to the Duke, Jared bowed his head deeply.

I didn't want to give up, but I was wondering if I had to, maybe I could get closer to the truth about my mother's death.

Minds lightened, even if only a few hopes were given.

"It'll take time, but let's do our best. Well, it's been a little dark for you. Yes, actually, there's someone I'd like Jared to meet. But he's my son."

"Are you the son of the Duke of Alway?

"Thankfully my son has magic. I'm not looking for a magician specifically, but he seems to have heard it somewhere and admires Jared. I'd like you to meet me, if you don't mind?

"Sure, I'd love to"

Jared became interested when he didn't know there were people at the Duke of Alway house with magic powers.

He may have looked for a bright topic because he told a dark story, but having a person with magic in the blood muscles of the Duke's family is a delight because there is a greater chance that a person with magic will be born in the future.

At the same time, you should be careful about disclosing information to avoid jealousy from other houses.

Aside from whether the Duke's son really admired Jared, revealing valuable information because of how much he was Olivier's fiancé seemed proof that he trusted Jared as Duke.

Jared himself felt trusted in revealing a valuable magic holder. More than that, I also wonder what Olivier's sister and brother are like.

I just wish I wasn't a sideroom kid after Hannellone.

"Then I wonder if you could just meet me. Jared has a limited amount of time, too, so I think we'll get to the point of greeting him, okay?

"I don't mind."

"So, yeah. If I see him and Jared likes his son, I want him to take care of him."

"Me, sir?

"To my knowledge, you are a brilliant magician. Above all, I know how to fight. If I can, I want my son to live strong. I don't want you to fight, I want you to survive. And for that, I have blessed you with magic, so I want you to take good care of yourself."

I know what the Duke is trying to say, but I'm honestly not sure.

I don't like to teach someone, and I know that my position is difficult to teach the people above me.

"You don't have to worry about your position or anything. You can treat me as a disciple or less, can't you ask for it?

I'm pre-crushed for a reason to say no, and I'm stuck with words.

If the Duke is like that, in fact, he won't complain about treating you as less than a disciple, but he can't be optimistic that things will go so easily.

"Nevertheless, my son has a gift, if only for your glasses. Then we can just meet face to face first."

I suppose you think for your son. When the Duke tried to move to make Jared meet up with him,

"Father, I beg your pardon"

One girl came into the room with Knock.

"Emilia, look. Don't you get it? He's visiting."

"I'm sorry. But because I'm visiting, I wanted to say hello to you and let you look at me."

The girl, called Emilia by the Duke, was a small girl with silver-edged glasses with blonde hair with a gentle habit. I would be about the same age as Jared.

Not much like the Duke, not at all like Olivier.

However, the appearance is the same.

If Olivier, Hannellone or the Duke of Alway were to give the impression that there was warmth, Emilia seemed to make a cold impression somewhere.

"I definitely wanted to say hello to Master Jared Murphy, who attends the same school. Forgive me, Father."

"... there is only one way. I've already shown my face. Say hello."

"Thank you. I've never seen you face to face like this, but I know you very well. My name is Emilia Alway. I don't know if you know this, but I go to Weatherd Royal School, too. Regards, Dear Jared Murphy"