Chapter 173: 173 Connecting chopping (when)

If I had the presence of mind and body, I would have gone to Arciolene's flowerbed today to talk with her.

However, Diana is first and foremost the head of the Ergeland Kingdom's Legation, and her position cannot be disregarded.

This ...... was flashy yesterday, and it's flashy again this morning.

You've changed your tactics. It seems that there are a lot of people with a lot of free time on their hands in this harem.

You're used to bullying, aren't you? You can find a lot of people who are looking for the best way to get the most out of their life.

I'm not sure what to make of this. It's not Deanna's clothes (except for the underwear that she used as bait, the rest of the Elgrande's clothes were not hung out to dry, so they couldn't have gotten dirty), and it's unclear whose clothes they are, but they are clearly the clothes of a stanza woman. From simple, unadorned robes to brightly colored indoor wear, they were strewn about the corridor in a splendidly dirty state. Apparently, the perpetrators of the daily harassment had decided that cleaning alone would not do much damage to Deanna and her friends.

...... But it's a kind of obsession that's gotten this far.

The royal court group, which had gone to get cleaning tools and laundry baskets, returned. The maids nodded to Mia's murmur.

It's hard to imagine anyone in their normal state of mind trying to harass you by soiling your own clothes, no matter how much you have to wear them.

"What is it that you hate so much? We haven't had any contact since our first meeting.

Maybe it's because you haven't had any contact with him that you've developed a grudge against him?

"Oh, ......, is it the usual pattern of judging Diana as a bad woman and trying to get rid of her?

You guys are ...... getting rather unruly. I don't mind.

I'm not sure what to make of that.

It's a good thing that you're not the only one who has a problem with this.

I know, and I don't mind. I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who has a problem with this.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

Rita, what did you say?

I'm not sure what to say.

I'm sure you'll agree that it's a great idea. In the event that you've got a lot of time and energy, you'll be able to make use of it. ...... These are truly capable members of the National Guard.

It's not as dirty as it was yesterday, so let the four of them clean up the corridor, and Diana looked at Lurie again.

I'm not sure if it's Vivien's fault that I'm being harassed today.

I'm sure you'll be able to tell from the looks on their faces as they passed you on their way to pick up their baskets.

Luly's assertion was powerful. If she's saying this much, then Vivian Kusupreo is probably the main culprit behind the "harassment" since the room vandalism.

--Lurie, the intelligence officer of the Red Rose Room, is an expert (professional) at gathering information. She has been trained in the royal court of Ergeland since she was in the single digits, and she can gather information from any place if she wants to.

This time, the country is different, and Rulie herself has the title of "member of the Ergeland emissary corps," which certainly made it difficult for her to move. ...... Nevertheless, once she gets serious, she can gather the necessary information in half a day. But once she got serious, she was able to gather enough information in half a day.

I'm not sure if the daily harassment ignited her rebellious spirit and her maidservant spirit, but as a result of her burning, when Deanna returned to her room in the harem after cleaning up the rogue riot, she was greeted by Rulie who reported, "I found out who the harasser is. I've found out who the harasser is. Not only Deanna, but even Yuri was visibly surprised at her immediate response, not just yesterday, but this morning and night.

Incidentally, Kai, who was involved in Rurie's series of espionage operations, said, "Rurie-san is definitely not the right person to be a lady-in-waiting at the royal palace," so there is no doubt that this was a method that even he, who was used to the insanity of the underworld, never thought of. I didn't ask him about the details because he assured me that there was no danger, but I'm wondering how he got the information of maximum difficulty in a foreign country without crossing any dangerous bridges. I'd love to hear about it when I get settled, for the sake of future study.

And so, after combining the information obtained by Lurie and reasoning with all the members of the guard, we came to the conclusion that....

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"The circumstantial evidence pointed too much to Ms. Kuspleo, and you were even thinking of a trap that someone had set up to trap her, Deanna-sama.

I honestly thought there was a 50/50 chance that Vivian Kusupreo was the ringleader. ......

I've been thinking that there is a 50/50 chance that Vivian Kuspleo is the mastermind.

I know, I know. --I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that Vivien is the most powerful woman in the harem.

When she met Vivian for the first time, Diana's hunch that there was a considerable gap between her official status and her actual position was correct. However, she did not think that she was near the top of the current power structure. The idea of a stepdaughter of a concubine gaining so much power in the palace was not something that an Elgrandian would have thought of.

--According to the information that Lurie had obtained, although Eliza Kusupreo, Vivian's mother, was ostensibly the current First Princess, whenever the Emperor visited Eliza's room, his daughter Vivian was always invited. Although she has not been summoned because of her outward appearance, Vivian is practically the emperor's favorite princess. The whole harem knows that mother and son are in the Emperor's bedchamber, and it is an open secret.

It's quite a sordid bedroom situation, but since the emperor and Vivian are not related by blood, there is no problem from a bioethical point of view. From a social ethics point of view, it's a little delicate, but it's not necessary or meaningful to point it out in the stanza, because it's assumed to be in accordance with Elgrand's values. --What is important is the fact that Vivien has gained more power than a mere stepdaughter of a concubine because of her sordid bedroom.

If Vivien is the real head of the harem, it's only natural that she should be harassed with impunity. There's no need to hide and sneak around when there's no one to admonish or a rival to take advantage of and try to drag you down.

"It's like how Liliane was able to do whatever she wanted in the palace before Diana's arrival.

"I see. In other words, Kusupreo-sama now is the Peony-sama of last summer and before.

I'm sure you're right, but I'm not trying to drag Liliane down with me, you know.　I'm just doing it out of necessity.

I'm not sure what to make of this. It's not that Diana wants to fight for power with Liliane. It's not that she wants to fight for power with Liliane, even though that's what she's doing.

--Anyway.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot more information on this in the future. ...... We still don't know why the poisonous weed has been cleaned up, do we?

I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot more information on this in the future.

I'm sure that's true, but just because Vivien-sama started harassing you, doesn't mean you have to stop harassing her.　It's a good idea to take a look at the actual information on the web and also the internet.

I'm sure you'll be able to figure out the best way to get the most out of this.

Yes.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. In the event that you've been framed and taken advantage of, you'll find that Mia still deeply regrets her own sin of being complicit with the former headmistress Maris. You don't have to make me ask.

The actual power structure of the harem in the stanzas is Vivien and Eliza, two tops. Below them are those who, like Eliza, receive the Emperor's favor on a regular but infrequent basis. Below them are those who are no longer visited by His Majesty, but who were once favored by His Majesty and have been given princes and princesses, followed by ...... the most numerous and the most junior, who were taken at His Majesty's whim, but have rarely been favored by His Majesty. I'm sure you'll agree. I'm sure you'll be able to understand that there is no set order for each and every one of them like there is for the inner palace of the kingdom of Elgrand, but they are divided into rough categories, and the lower the rank, the more entourage they belong to, is that correct?

Yes, that's correct. ...... Well, some of them, like Lancia who may have laced Diana's food with poison, use money rather than affection to attract His Majesty's attention and induce him to visit their chambers.

"I see. The power of the harem depends on His Majesty's favor, but that "favor" can't be bought with money, can it?

"In a way, it's like buying your position with money.

She nodded with a wry smile at Rita's obvious gesture.

I'm sure you're aware that the power structure is like that, but what about the relationship between the different members of the family? I'm sure that there are a certain number of ladies who are on Vivian's side, judging by the atmosphere of harassment.

It's true that there are a certain number of them, but they are all at the bottom of the power chart, the ones with almost no power. I'm sure they're planning to take advantage of this by flattering the top of the heap, Lord Kuspleo.

The Red Rose Faction is one such group. The Red Rose Faction was formed by such survival instincts.

I'm sure that's true, but Deanna-sama doesn't mobilize the Red Roses' entourage to bully those she doesn't like, so she can't do it with Kuspleo-sama.

I'm sure that's not the case. --By the way, Lurie, do you have a high ranking side family like Vivian-sama that has formed a faction with the other side families?

I've heard of a lot of side chambers that get along well on their own, but as far as I know, Vivian Kusupreo is the only one that has a large enough group to be considered a faction.

So the faction warfare line is gone. ...... I'm getting more and more confused. I'm not sure if it's Mr. Lancia or someone else, it doesn't matter who the culprit is, but why did he suddenly stop harassing people with the highest level of aggression by poisoning their food?

You can speculate as much as you want. For example, ...... the "someone" who laced the food with poison hated Vivienne so much that he couldn't even stand the fact that he was harassing her, and when he found out that she had a problem with Deanna, he backed off. Someone from Vivian's group was the one who laced the poison in the first place, and since Vivian herself, the leader of the group, started attacking Diana, the motive for poisoning her disappeared.

But no matter how much you speculate, it's meaningless if it's not based on fact. We can't protect everyone's lives with measures based on speculation.

Take a deep breath. Deanna looked at Lurie again.

"Thanks for everything, Lurie. You really saved my life.

That's very kind of you. But I'm not going to stop there.

After the perfect bow, Lurie's eyes shone brightly, despite her ladylike gesture.

It's not easy to move around in a foreign country, but... I will continue to try to get useful information.

...... I'm counting on you, but please don't do anything dangerous.

I don't live as recklessly as you do, Deanna, so don't worry.

Are you being sarcastic, by any chance?

"No, Master Diana. No, Dear Deanna. What Lurie just said is what people call a good argument.

I agree with you, Yuri.

I'm not sure if you've ever heard of this, but I'm sure you have.

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I'm glad we're in Stanza, though. It's hard to do a lot of laundry in an Elgrand when the water is so cold.

I agree, but ...... Dee, are you sure you want to wash all this?

"You don't have to wash each of these by hand, you can just scrub them all at once to get rid of some of the dirt, right?　I can help with this.

...... It's a scam, isn't it, the Cresta family doing the nobility.

After breakfast, Deanna went out for a stroll around the harem as usual, but today, unlike usual, she came to the unpopular laundry room at the edge of the grounds, dressed in plain clothes that can get dirty and carrying a laundry basket full of laundry. She was there to wash the clothes that had been scattered in the hallway during today's harassment.

There were so many different kinds of clothes scattered about that it would take a long time to wash them all by hand. Since Deanna and the others didn't dirty the clothes, there was no problem leaving them in the laundry room as they were, but it would be troublesome to leave them there and have people complain that they were soiled by the delegation. If you leave the expensive clothes that take a lot of time to wash to the experts in the stanzas, you can wash and dry the underwear that you don't have a problem with, so that even if someone makes a complaint, you can say, "We didn't make it dirty, but I'm sure it fell in front of the room, so I washed and dried it. You made us go through all this trouble, and now you're going to say more? You've made me go to a lot of trouble. Since Diana in the morning is free time, if I can block even one of her attacks by making good use of this free time, laundry is nothing.

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If I remember correctly, for the noble class of the kingdom of Ergeland, washing clothes is the lowest of the many household chores, and among the servants, it is a job for the servants who are not even allowed to enter the mansion, right?

You know a lot about it, don't you?

Whenever I get a job to infiltrate a nobleman's mansion as a servant, I start by checking the applications for laundry staff.

I see. --Well, that seems to be the case in general, but if you say that in my house, I won't be able to handle the housework. I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure you'll be able to do it. I don't know what to say.

"Oh, yeah, that's right. ...... means...

I'm not sure if you've heard of it or not, but I'm sure you've heard of it. The washing of clothes and sheets that don't require any particular skills is usually done by everyone. The last time I went home, I had to leave because I didn't want to bother Shayla.

Yeah, well, if Dee was doing the laundry, Shayla would have definitely helped.

As for me, I couldn't let Shayla's hands get too rough as she began her formal education.

You seem to have forgotten that Dee is also the Red Rose, so it's not good for her hands to get rough when she goes back home.

"......, sure. I'm sure that's one of the reasons why you can't do the laundry.

In the event that you've got a lot of money to spend, you'll be able to take advantage of it. Kai, who had been watching Deanna, chuckled as he filled the tub with water and began washing as well. I'm not sure what to make of this.

...... You really can do anything, can't you?

"I can do everything I need to do. I can't live without it.

Did Master Thora teach you?

No, I learned a lot of household chores from someone other than my father. He wasn't originally from Ergeland, so he wasn't familiar with some of the customs of that country.

"You're an amazing person, Sora. Whenever you came to Ergeland, you were able to learn the language, adjust to the lifestyle, and raise you at the same time.

"...... Yeah. I really appreciate and respect that. I've wanted to be like you since I was a kid, but as I've grown older I've come to realize how great you are and that I'll never be able to emulate you.

It is very rare for Kai to express his feelings honestly. When I stopped to look at his face, he had a slight smile on his face.

But still, you are my ideal, my goal. I can't stop chasing after him even though I know I can't compete with him, and I keep trying ...... to catch up and overtake him. I know it's reckless, but...

...... I don't think so.

The unexpected appearance that Kai showed me somehow lifted my heart and made my face hot. I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but I don't think so.

When I saw Kai in a serious match with Sora-sama at Cresta, I really thought he was amazing. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to be doing. In the event that you're not able to match her in terms of skill and experience, but you're strong enough in your feelings, you'll definitely be able to turn your ideals into reality one day.

Dee ......

The next moment, Kai's eyes rolled back into his head and he smiled a beautiful smile that almost sucked in his entire soul. The next moment, Kai rolled his eyes and smiled a beautiful smile that seemed to absorb his entire soul.

With a smile on his face, Kai stretches out his hand to me in silence. Even though she was aware of the arm coming closer and closer, she couldn't decide what to do from here.

It's always nice to be so close to Kai and to feel his tenderness and calmness when he touches you. But why did she feel so nervous only today?

...... Sorry. Someone's coming.

Just before he touched his hair, Kai's hand stopped and his gaze turned to the passage leading to the washroom. You'll be able to find a lot more information on the web.

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(Really, this is the kind of thing that really bugs me about this person. ......)

After taking a deep breath to calm her heartbeat and mind, Deanna followed Kai's gaze.

I don't know who that is.　I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

"No. I'm not sure.

"...... Deanna-sama, is it?

I'm not sure if you've seen this before, but I'm sure you've. ...... I see, it's been a beautiful morning, so you've come to fetch water to sprinkle on the flower beds.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

Good morning, Mr. Rene.

Good morning, good morning. ....... Dear Deanna, what are you doing here ......?

As you can see, I'm doing laundry.

I don't think there's any reason to assume that Deanna is doing anything other than laundry. In response to the truthful answer, Arciolene finally opened her mouth.

This is the first time I've ever seen such a thing.

No, that's not true. I'm sure you're not the only one who can't afford to hire servants, but basically, washing clothes is a job for servants.

If that's the case, then Diana-sama must be living a life that has nothing to do with laundry. ......》

Oh, no. In my family, we're not particularly poor, but for various reasons, the number of servants is much smaller than average. I was taught by my parents to be able to do all kinds of housework. The more chores I can do, the less of a burden it will be for everyone in the house.

《......, but that's only for the sake of your family, not for the sake of being treated like a washerwoman in a foreign country where you came as an envoy. How could a person of such high status, a quasi-royal of the Kingdom of Elgrand, who had come all the way here to establish friendship with the Stanza Empire, be treated in such an atrocious manner?

I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea. The laundry was thrown all over the hallway, but Deanna was washing it voluntarily, so I feel bad that she's so angry.

It's nothing for you to worry about, Miss Raine. Even though it's only for a limited period of time, a strange woman from another country is occupying a room in the harem, so I can understand why some people might feel uncomfortable.

No. As a lady of the harem, I can't just ignore the fact that she is repeatedly behaving rudely towards the envoys of a foreign country. ...... It's only because Diana is so tolerant that it hasn't become a big deal, but it could have turned into a major diplomatic issue a long time ago.

I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who has a problem with this. If I were to make a fuss and report it to the Ergeland Kingdom, it would develop into a problem between the countries, and even if the worst were to happen and it led to an armed conflict, the empire would not be hurt or itchy, I suppose you all think.

Is that the truth?

Suddenly, Arciolene's voice changed. --I'm not sure what to say, but I'm not sure what to do.

I'm not sure what to make of it. I'm not sure what to make of that.

What is the meaning of the word "truth"?

I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot more information on this subject in the future. He told me many of the lessons he learned in Ergeland in my bedtime stories as a young boy.

...... It's not that I didn't expect it. The flower that Arciolene is growing is a new species that is a cross between a mari and a momono. Maari is difficult to obtain in the Stanza Empire, but momono is difficult to obtain in the Stanza Empire. If the young Dr. Tebaran was looking for an Elgrand plant to cross with Maari, it would be far more efficient to cross the sea with Maari in hand than to randomly purchase Elgrand plants through a third party.

Since meeting you, I've been thinking a lot about my father's stories. For me, as a child, it was like a dreamlike adventure story. ...... Beautiful port towns, gentle and kind people, fertile land and bountiful rivers...

《......》

As my father always said. He said that a country so vast and rich, ruled for hundreds of years without a single battle, could not be weak, nor could its rulers be stupid. It may look helpless and inept, but the Stanza Empire is the one that will be destroyed the moment it gets its hands on the Kingdom of Ergeland.

It seems that Dr. ...... has bought the Elgrand Kingdom at a very high price.

I don't think my father is buying it. I'm not sure what to make of this, but I'm sure it's a good idea.　If you want to, you can crush them at any time.

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I'm not sure what to do, but I'm going to do it.

I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out.

If you want to help the country, you should admonish Vivian-sama right now. ...... I don't think my advice will have much effect. On the contrary, the displeasure of Master Vivien might even lead to the Barloon family and my father's death. ......

As she spun her words, Arciolene was overcome by her own helplessness. As you can see, she's not hiding, and it seems that the entire harem knows that Vivian is harming the Ergeland emissary corps.

I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what you need to do to make the most of your time here. Her power is quite great. In addition, the Barloon family is one of the most prominent families in the Stanza Empire, isn't it?

Even a family with a long history can easily lose its position if it can't win the heart of the Emperor of the time. If Vivian were to say to the Emperor that she was insulted by Barloon's daughter, he would immediately exile the Barloon clan and reduce them to slavery. I'm sure he'd be willing to banish the Barloon family and reduce them to slavery. --There's no shortage of people who couldn't stay in the Imperial Palace, let alone the Imperial Capital, because of Vivian-sama's displeasure.

That's quite a story. ......

It seems that in the Stanza Empire, gaining the favor of the emperor and meddling in politics is a matter of course. In Vivian's case, it's probably a love affair between a man and a woman, but even if you're a man, you should be able to aim for the position of favored vassal by remaining a convenient presence for the emperor. In a system where one can gain power almost unconditionally by being favored by the emperor, the harem would be overflowing with concubines, and it is natural that poisoning would be rampant.

But even so...

If Vivien-sama, who is so powerful, hates me and the Elgrand Emissary Corps, it would not be surprising if the entire Stanza Harem attacked me angrily. ...... Please try not to offend Vivien-sama. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to get rid of it.

No, not at all. No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.

What do you mean?

Vivien doesn't like it when people interfere with her attacks. It's not like she can stand the idea of sharing her attacker with someone she's not that close to, unless it's a friend she's let in.

It's like an infant wanting to keep a toy all to itself, isn't it?

I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea. That's why those in the harem refrained from interfering with Master Vivien's new "toy" when she found it.

Arciolene's words were hearsay, so perhaps the incident actually took place before she went up to the harem. It's impossible to pick up such an unspoken rule from gossip.

(......, so that's what it was.)

The mystery of the disappearance of the poisonous plant, which I had been wondering about for a long time, was finally solved by Arciolene's story. The person who planted the poison in Diana's food on the morning and afternoon of the second day of the stanza had been forced to back off when they saw Vivian's group harassing the Ergeland delegation that evening. --Now that Vivian had set her sights on Diana, if she continued to attack her with the poisonous plant, she would be sharing her "toy", and if she wasn't careful, Vivian might turn on her herself. You can't cross such a dangerous bridge, is that it?

Thank you, Miss Raine.

I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who's had a bad experience. I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.

I'm not sure what to say.

There have been some mysteries in the various events that have happened to us since we came to this harem. It's possible to disregard them as just a foreign matter, but if we leave the mysteries as mysteries, they may one day bare their fangs and hurt us ...... and my precious friends.

...... Yes, I understand.

We have been doing everything possible to solve the mystery, but in a foreign country with a different culture, social norms and language, there were inevitably limits. ...... If I hadn't talked to you now, it would have taken much longer.

Did my story help you, ......?

Yes, more than anything.

She must have realized that Deanna was not lying. She smiled with a sense of relief. She has always had a strong impression of being dainty, and the way she smiled in a relaxed manner was full of charm, as if her buds were suddenly breaking.

(This is certainly not something you can give up, no matter how many years it takes. ......)

Arciolene is intelligent and, above all, very straightforward. Perhaps it's because she was born and raised in the city, but she doesn't have the upper-class tendency to "cheat and hide her feelings. This is probably her natural disposition, but the fact that she has been able to maintain this disposition even after becoming the adopted daughter of the Barloon family, moving up to the harem, and becoming the emperor's concubine is because she herself strives to be like this.

To be honest with your heart and the world, as you feel it, is what people call "sincerity". The days of being able to look into eyes that don't lie and see the true favor in them must have been invaluable to ...... "him".

I'm not sure what to do, but I'm going to try to find out.

There's no way I can give up. --There's no way I can give up.

By the way, Master Rene...

(If there's still a desire for a future with "you", then there's no way I can give up.

I'm sorry to keep you.　I'm sorry, I didn't want to keep you.

No, it's not like that ......, Miss Diana. If you don't mind, I'd like to help you with the laundry.

I appreciate the sentiment, but ...... if anyone were to see you helping me, it would jeopardize Miss Raine's position. --It's a beautiful day, and I'm sure the flowers are eagerly waiting for you to bring them water. It's a beautiful day, the flowers are waiting for you to bring them water. I'm fine, please take care of the flower beds.

But ......

I don't want to kill the new flowers that Dr. Tebaran has created with all his heart and soul. ...... Speaking of Dr. Tebaran...

I'm not sure what to make of it.

I'm sure there are many people like Dr. Tebaran in Iftarne. --Yesterday, I had a chance to talk with Brad-dono, a member of the Imperial City Guard, and he told me that when he was a child, he was taught by a scholar who lived nearby.

--Kan.

The empty water bucket slipped from Arciolene's hand and made a dry sound as it hit the cobblestones. The person who had dropped the bucket was trembling, his lovely eyes wide with astonishment, oblivious to the fact that his hand was empty and the bucket was dancing awkwardly against his leg.

"Imperial City, Guard ......?

As a soldier protecting the Emperor's lap, he was a brilliant swordsman. Not only are you skilled with a sword, but you also have a heart that cares for the people living in the imperial capital regardless of your status. ...... As long as there are people like Blood, Iftane will be safe.

《No way ......!

Brad was working as Dr. Tebaran's assistant until the Tebaran house caught on fire. The Brad that Arciolene knew must have been a man who had nothing to do with rough things like the military or swords.

But now he is a member of the guards protecting the Imperial City. The meaning of this fact would be obvious to the intelligent Arciolene. If he is not a soldier in name only, but also has the ability, then he has only one true intention.

--You'll be able to find a lot more than just a name. Her heart, which had been trying to live the rest of her life with only the past of being loved, now looked towards the "future" with hope.

Ms. Renee...

《Ah ......》

I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.

I'm sorry, Deanna-sama. I'm sorry, Miss Diana. I remembered something urgent. ...... I'll leave you now for the day.

What, that ......!

Arciolene ran off without giving me a chance to stop her. If you're a young lady of deepest learning, running at full speed is probably not much, but as expected of a city girl, you're quite fast. The current Diana, who is wearing a modest but long-sleeved dress, is unlikely to be able to catch up.

As she picked up the bucket of water that Arciolene had dropped, Diana looked back at Kai, who had been quietly watching the conversation. The moment they met, Kai looked into Deanna's eyes, he seemed to know everything and smiled broadly.

It's not a hobby of mine, but it's a hobby of yours.

It's not really a hobby, but it's a vain thing to have your feelings for each other overlap, and not be able to reach out to each other because of your status, social conventions, and other shifting things.

"I think people's feelings change too, don't you?

"If both are shifting, it's more constructive to prioritize the feelings that are overlapping right now. Besides, it depends on whether you want to move on or not. I don't think Master Raine's feelings and Lord Brad's feelings will change that easily.

...... Well, it's definitely a hard and heavy feeling. I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing.

I'm not sure what to do, but I'm going to do it.

You can't help it. I'm not sure what to make of it, but I think it's a good idea. I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who has a problem with this.

"Thanks for the ......, Kai. --Thanks for the , Kai. - Sorry, I can't always control my selfishness.

No need to apologize. That's Dee. In fact, I'm more worried that you're overreacting if you try to pretend that you're not here.

Kai's eyes are so gentle as he stares at me. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

This is a great way to get the most out of your time and money.

(Don't notice. --Don't open it.

We must never open this box that we sealed up that day.

If you do, you'll never be able to return to the present.

...... Thank you so much.

So, with only a smile, ...... Diana calmed her surging heart.

I'm sure you'll be glad to hear that. I'm going to tell everyone about Miss Raine and we'll come up with a plan on how to reach out to Mister Brad.

Thank you.

It's okay. If nothing happens, we can still stay like this.

--If nothing happens.

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