46 – 46 – I will protect you.
” Ed. “
” … “
There may be many reasons why Charlotte remains alone in her room.
The reason may be that you are worried about me,
I heard that Charlotte calls her princess.
He roughly slapped her arm away.
It may be because of my suddenly changed attitude.
Until evening…
Charlotte mainly expressed it, but the two of us share affection for each other.
Now that we have reached a situation where we cannot help but feel that the distance has clearly widened.
Because she was anxious, she probably stayed in my room and didn’t leave.
I know how she feels.
Right now… I want to be alone for a while.
That’s why.
” Princess… Let’s take some time separately. Now.. “
I am asking Charlotte, who has not yet left the room, to leave.
” Ed. “
She interrupted me and said,
“I know very well that because of Princess Lilith, the shock is bound to be great.”
That’s right.
I also need time to think about the voice I just couldn’t identify.
The most important thing is the matter of my sister Lilith.
I couldn’t even imagine it.
That Lilith was looking at me as a man, not as a member of her family.
And because the look in her eyes when she looked at me was like Hyeyoung Lee.
No, to put it accurately, it is because they resemble each other.
As far as confessing that you love me…
Okay, let’s say that could happen. If I think about the affection she always showed me…
It is not an unpredictable range.
However.
Of course I cannot accept her confession like that.
She can’t give up her marriage to Charlotte because of her.
In the end, I have no choice but to leave her side.
But instead of acknowledging this, she tries to tie me down.
My opinion… Without even examining my heart.
Trying to unilaterally force one’s mind..
What is the difference between me and the bitches who immersed me in my past life?
That’s why I am.
How should I act towards Lilith and how should I view her in the future?
I need some time to sort things out because I am at a loss.
This is why I tried to ask her to leave…
Charlotte didn’t seem to have any intention of listening to my request.
But this is not about thinking only about oneself like them.
” Not only that, I know very well that you are having a hard time due to various things. I’m sorry, Ed… I want to leave you alone like you asked, but if I leave you like this, you’ll be shaking alone, right? “
” That.. That.. “
Because I was worried about being left alone in the room, to be by my side…
He was not leaving the room. And she actually apologized to me.
“I’m really sorry, Ed, for not anticipating something like this..”
” It is not for the princess to apologize. “
It is not for Charlotte to apologize to me.
I think Charlotte knew to some extent that Lilith had feelings for me, but…
It could not have been expected that she would make such a fuss.
Nevertheless.
“ No… It’s my fault for letting you be in this trembling situation. ”
Charlotte continued blaming herself.
“So, I am very sad that Ed is calling me princess again now, but…”
Because her expression looked so sad.
” Ah.. Princess, no, Shall…”
So that she wouldn’t be disappointed anymore, she tried to call him by her nickname again.
Blame.
“You don’t have to force yourself to call it again..”
” … “
Her index finger touched my lips.
” As long as you don’t ask to break up.. “
” That will never happen. “
Lilith’s confession was shocking.
I was so worried that my sister might do something.
Because of that.
I have no intention of giving up on marrying her.
No, rather, I need to marry her.
More than her love for her like this.
I was so disgusted with myself for having such selfish thoughts of taking advantage of her.
Because not only Lee Hye-young, but also Lilith have become very dangerous people in my life.
I will rely on her to keep her from being killed.
Maybe Charlotte doesn’t know exactly what I think, but…
She will know that I am not trying to give up on marriage because I love her.
Nevertheless.
” Hehe.. That’s enough for now. I think I was too greedy. “I should have talked to Princess Lilith… And the other two and looked around while proceeding, but even though I didn’t know that Princess Lilith would love Ed so much, I think it was right to leave her alone.”
Charlotte was satisfied with my answer, but she actually blamed herself again.
And.
” Ed.. The hero.. And Princess Lilith.. No matter who anyone does, as I said last time.. I won’t let anyone touch you with a single finger. “I will protect you..”
He reminded me again of his promise to protect me like last time so that I would not be scared and tremble in fear.
“So, after you marry me, do you really need to tell me the things you can’t say now?”
” Yes, I will definitely tell you..”
Of course.
Actually, I want to tell you right now.
I am hesitating because of the story told to me by an unknown voice.
But wouldn’t it be okay to say it after you get married?
After you become my companion, I plan to tell you everything.
” And.. “
After hearing her answer, Charlotte nodded her head and continued.
” Then, please call me Charlotte again. “
Looking at Charlotte’s face smiling and talking with a sad face.
This was my first time.
A feeling I haven’t felt in many years, including my past life…
She felt something warm blooming in her chest.
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At the end of the long hallway inside the Prince Frigid residence, her mother and daughter are standing.
Camilla said she was fine.
From Amelia’s point of view, her daughter Emma had a record of harming the Archduke Allen, so she could not just ignore it.
He brought his daughter to a corner to check what he had done to Edward just moments ago.
“Amilia, is it really true that you didn’t do anything to Young master? “
“ Mother.. I know why you don’t trust me, but at least I don’t do that to you! ”
Naturally, Emma once again insisted on her innocence and screamed that she was wronged.
Amilia also knows.
She knew that Emma would never do anything to harm Edward.
However, her princess Lilith, who was also in love with Edward, also showed her unexpected behavior, so she had to make sure to check it out because Amelia was worried because she didn’t know what her own daughter might do as well.
And Amelia couldn’t help but sigh when she heard her daughter’s answer.
” Haha.. Not only to you, but to everyone in Frigid.. And as a woman, you shouldn’t do that to a man. “
” … “
It was clear that Emma did not feel any guilt about causing harm to Allen along with Princess Lilith, and about harassing a man who was not even a woman.
Even though she obviously knew what she was talking about, she didn’t seem to have any intention of answering, so she decided to postpone talking about it for now.
Amelia opened her mouth again to make a very important request to her daughter.
” I think you are just like Princess Lilith. “
This is Emma’s feelings for Edward.
In Lilith’s case, it is taboo for her to have loving feelings for Edward as she is the opposite sex.
But in Emma’s case, she may have loving feelings for Edward.
However, it is a feeling that she should never show outwardly unless her master asks for it.
Because it is the iron rule of the maid family that has served the Frigid family for a long time.
Amelia needs to take care of her daughter so that she doesn’t get any more reckless.
If Emma is on the same level as Lilith, I’m not sure she won’t start acting out like her sooner or later.
Amelia decided to tell her daughter straight to the point.
” That’s.. “
” Of course, you are not denying it right away… Young master is a beautiful and caring person, so I can understand it… But please don’t show it to the outside… Or dare try to take over the master. “
As Amelia expected, Emma did not deny her feelings for Edward and the same status as Lilith.
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Amelia asked Emma not to cross her line like Lilith.
” … Yes, as much as that.. As far as our family’s iron rule.. Of course I keep it in mind..”
Luckily, Emma doesn’t cross her line. She said
She wouldn’t do anything unexpected like Lilith.
She answered that she knew at least the iron rules of a maid.
Amelia finally spoke, internally relieved by her Emma’s answer.
” Yes.. If you do that, I won’t lock you in solitary confinement like Gajuni.. I will have to use my hands, so I hope something like that doesn’t happen.. Emma..”
” Yes, mother. “
Amilia, who had given her warning to her own daughter and heard her reply, returned to her own master, leaving her Emma alone.
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Emma, left alone at the end of the long hallway, opened her mouth.
” You did it, right? “
Suddenly one day.
No, more precisely, the moment when Edward shouted to the hero to save himself.
She spoke to the woman who came into her own.
[ Yes. ]
The voice answered her question.
“What did you suddenly do to the master without even telling me who he was? “
I asked the girl who suddenly came into my life and spoke to me countless times about her identity, but she did not answer, and only spoke to me from time to time.
At first, I thought a wraith-like ghost monster had taken over me.
I could not feel any mana or energy.
And even Grace, who had excellent mana sensitivity, did not notice.
When bullying Allen with Lilith.
Just be careful not to kill them, or keep an eye on them so they don’t do anything strange.
The voice that had only said such things suddenly took an unexpected action today.
Not only did the voice he thought only he hear speak to Edward.
Edward was even blocked from speaking.
I’m not sure what kind of trick he used.
[ I’m sorry, I had no choice. And I can’t tell you who I am right now…]
” No, first of all, the master was trying to say something, so I stopped him! “
What on earth was Edward trying to say that he interrupted by causing him pain?
That’s why Emma argued.
[ I really… Shouldn’t have said it… For his sake… I couldn’t help it. I’m overdoing things too…]
The voice still did not provide detailed information, but only said something incomprehensible.
” I can’t believe it.. It doesn’t seem like it’s your race, so why are you sticking around and putting me in trouble! “
[ … ]
Emma couldn’t help but get angry at her voice for not responding properly to her own words.
” I don’t know if anyone else knows, but I didn’t want to receive that kind of look from you! “I’m just trying to hold back so I don’t do something crazy like a princess.. I didn’t do it.. Why are you even me..”
I don’t know anything else.
To impress Edward.
I wanted to make sure that the master didn’t have a hard time, and I didn’t want to put a burden on him either.
I was paying attention to every move.
Because the voice spoke to him at will and tormented him.
I am very angry now.
Of course, Edward believed that she did not do it.
If you think about it, it’s because the voice that resides within her did it.
It is true that she caused him trouble.
Nevertheless.
[I’m sorry. But it’s really for him… ]
The voice still only says that it’s sorry and that it’s for his sake.
He didn’t seem to have any intention of going into detail.
” If it’s for you, Master… You should tell me, I can understand you and I can do anything! “
[ I really want to tell you, but I can’t due to restrictions. ]
” I cannot tolerate you, whose identity I do not know, continuing to cling to me and do whatever you want! Get out of my body quickly! “
[ … I’m sorry.. For his sake, I can’t even grant your request.. ]
” …. “
Emma, who had given up on listening to her detailed explanation of the situation, opened her mouth again because she needed to confirm one thing.
” Then, let me ask you one thing. “
[ Yes.. There is almost nothing I can answer due to restrictions, but please ask.. ]
” Surely even this won’t be subject to restrictions? “
It would definitely be a lie to say that even this is subject to restrictions.
Because.
” You are really staying with me for the sake of the master, right? “
Even if the voice didn’t give a detailed explanation, at least it was for his sake.
You have to make sure that that much is true.
Here.
[ Yes. That much is certain, I can say for sure. ]
Her voice gave her the straight answer she wanted this time.
Emma can’t feel safe because she doesn’t even know who the voice that is attached to her is.
Because she couldn’t take it off or do anything about it right now.
She decided to be content with hearing the voice’s answer that at least she would do something for him.
” … I understand. And if you’re going to do something like today, please at least give me a notice. Even for me, it’s hard for me to suddenly act like I don’t know anything. “
[ Yes… I’m sorry, I’ll be more careful in the future. ]
For now, Emma finished talking with her voice like this.
And turning her head in the direction of the room where Edward was.
” Edward.. “
She quietly called his name and made a promise.
She is madly in love with him, just like her princess.
She has no idea what to do, even hurting his heart.
Even if you want to.
You shouldn’t even do that now.
Because a voice spoke to him.
I don’t know what secret he has.
The secret that cannot be told… Is putting him in danger… And making him afraid.
Because it is clear.
” I won’t make a mistake like I did that night.. I will definitely protect you, Master. “
It’s very sad, though.
It’s okay if she doesn’t love herself.
It’s okay if she can’t stay by his side.
If only he were safe.
If only he could be happy.
I will do anything..
You can give up anything..
It was Emma who was thinking.