98 – Coming-of-age preparation (3)
Even though it was still two days before the coming-of-age ceremony, the castle of Loveheim had already begun to form a gatehouse.
Correspondingly, Ariel was also going from place to place, greeting her, but her expression was always sullen because it did not suit her temperament.
Since she hadn’t officially inherited the family’s cause yet, originally, her father, Yulken, could have done it instead, but this time it was a little different.
Since ancient times, when a family holding a coming-of-age ceremony sends an invitation, the name of the person to be held is engraved in the family.
Thanks to that, Ariel can be said to be the host of this coming-of-age ceremony, so she can’t just sit still.
Besides, it was also her idea that, no matter what, after the coming-of-age ceremony, she would have to rise to the position of the owner of the grand duke’s family externally, so she should get used to meeting people.
“Huh, it’s hard… … .”
Of course, that doesn’t change the fact that it’s hard work.
Eventually, Ariel, who decided to take a break, quietly returned to her room and sat down on the sofa.
I wanted to lie down on the bed, but I couldn’t because Edgar stopped me, saying that my hair would be damaged.
And as if this ungrateful lover was already trying to imitate his aide, he spoke to her as if to calmly face the reality without even a word of consolation.
“There are still a lot of people to meet, so where are you going to rest?”
“What do you mean you don’t like it? Just because you have to do it doesn’t change the fact that it’s annoying.”
“Well, for you, I’m not on the hard side.”
Edgar did not deny that fact.
Basically, she doesn’t even try to touch the things she doesn’t like, and she doesn’t want to meet people she doesn’t like even if she pays a thousand dollars, so she’s put in quite a bit of effort.
But that’s it, and anyway, the reality is that there are still people I need to meet right away.
Even though it is a mindset to take care of her after today’s work is over, I have to whip her right now.
From now on, he would be a lover, but he would have to fulfill his duty as an aide to help her in public affairs, so Edgar was trying to take a course of action that suited her.
“Ed.”
“Why?”
“Come and sit down.”
“… what the.”
Edgar laughed at Ariel’s act of tapping on the seat next to him while lying on the sofa and slowly approached it.
It was a car that Edgar thought was a big deal because she was sitting on the sofa, which was not a chair for some reason.
However, it turns out that this kind of inside was hidden.
Edgar sat next to her without saying a word, with the mindset that he should let go of his elaborate plans for today.
fluff.
“Sigh… … .”
As soon as he sat down next to him, Ariel let out a small exclamation of comfort as she laid her head on his thigh.
It was an absurd behavior for Edgar.
I told you not to lie down on the bed just because your hair is getting damaged, what the hell are you thinking about lying down with someone else as your pillow?
“If you lie down, your hair will be damaged.”
“do not know. If it breaks, ask Shuri to fix it again.”
“What’s wrong with Shuri?”
Even if he said that, Edgar didn’t make Ariel stand up, and he smiled lightly as he trimmed the hair that sticks out in front of him.
Even so, the fact that she was so exhausted, as she did quite well in the work she had to do, was because she knew that it meant that she had met so many people today and that the schedule was arduous.
“How much time do you have left?”
“Well, I think we can rest for thirty minutes.”
Edgar, who checked the clock hanging on the wall, gave an estimate of the time for a break, and Ariel, who had been chewing on the word thirty minutes, groped for his right hand.
“Why my hand?”
“Do this for thirty minutes.”
After holding his hand, Ariel’s action was to directly control his hand like a doll’s arm, stroking her head and forehead.
The way Edgar complimented Ariel from time to time before she was even ten years old, when Ariel did something well or boasted about something.
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Later, as she grew up, she found out that this was a way that adults often praise their children, and it hurt her pride a little, but it was true that it gave her the most comfortable feeling.
That’s why even now, when Edgar stroked her hair from time to time, she accepted it without any sign of displeasure.
“You will fall asleep then.”
“I’m not going to sleep. Appointment.”
Ariel shows her pinky finger and speaks confidently.
If this were to be the case, it wasn’t just a day or two that the opposite situation had taken place, and Edgar didn’t know if he should listen to this.
But just as Ariel was weak to Edgar, Edgar was also weak to Ariel, and he eventually passed over and ran his hand through her hair gently.
After that, I quietly spit out a word.
“It’s a lot of trouble. you also.”
“… You should know now.”
Ariel’s voice gradually faded, probably because she was already drunk.
Even in the midst of this, Ariel finds his empty hand and puts strength into it.
Edgar smiled lightly at his appearance, like a child afraid that his mother would leave him while he was asleep.
‘Thirty minutes.’
Edgar checked his watch again, recalling the break he had just told her about.
An hour by adding thirty minutes. Why don’t you just keep it that way?
Even if I heard a voice later, I would carry the arms myself, and now I wanted to watch this sleeping figure a little longer.
* * * * * * *
Sylvia arrived in Hespania a little later than planned.
It was because there was an avalanche on the way back, so we had to go round and round.
This time, she came alone with her lover who is going to have a coming-of-age ceremony together.
Originally, he wanted to bring his nanny, Petra, but because he was older, the long journey was difficult, so he couldn’t be with him and brought a maid.
When the two arrived at Loveheim Castle, they seemed quite familiar.
A friendly face appeared in front of her as she exchanged greetings with them and toured the castle with her lover, Hagel.
It was none other than Helen, the mistress of the castle.
“It’s been a while, Sylvia.”
“How are you? wife.”
Actually, it’s not a face I haven’t seen in a long time. Sylvia had been here about three months ago.
But since it’s a familiar face, even if you don’t look at it for a moment, it feels like a long time has passed.
Maybe that’s why Sylvia also felt like she was seeing Helen’s face for the first time in a while.
“Thanks to you, I am doing well. Is your lover next to you rumored to be there?”
“yes that’s right.”
Without Sylvia paying any attention, Hagel immediately stepped forward and greeted Helene politely.
She was a beautiful woman with a blonde hair and a painted impression, but Helene inadvertently thought that her appearance was very different from what she had imagined.
“My name is Hagel Lukeville. It is an honor to meet you, Mrs. Loveheim.”
“Nice to meet you, Prince Lukeville. How is your father?”
“You are in good health. You asked me to say my regards, and I am really glad to see you here.”
The man named Hagel had a very polite and calm impression, in contrast to the lively Sylvia.
If Ariel and Edgar have the feeling that they get along well with their relatively similar counterparts, this is an atmosphere where a man and a woman who are completely opposites would get along well with each other.
Helene nodded her head with a hearty smile, thinking that this sight was not too bad.
“Me, ma’am. Has Ariel been away by any chance?”
“I will be in my room. It looks like you’re tired from walking around saying hello.”
“Aha… … .”
Only then was Sylvia able to resolve the question of why her friend could not be seen.
Given the nature of the Grand Duchess, it must have been a real ordeal to greet others with a smile on her face.
Perhaps, even if it consumes a lot of mental energy, he is probably lying on the bed in his room and maintaining his stamina.
Still, I wanted to see her face, so I know it’s rude, but I asked Helene again.
“Then it must be difficult to meet now, right?”
“Wouldn’t it be okay? It’s been over an hour since he’s already gone, so he’s about to come out.”
“That’s fortunate.”
Sylvia said that she likes pranks, but she wasn’t thoughtless enough to disturb her friend who had fallen asleep from exhaustion.
Still, seeing that Helene had said this, Sylvia, who didn’t seem to have to worry too much, tried to head straight to Ariel’s room with Hagel.
“Congratulations in advance on becoming an adult, Sylvia. Congratulations to Prince Lukeville.”
“Hey, thank you. wife.”
“Thank you. Mrs. Loveheim.”
After receiving the congratulations on the coming-of-age ceremony a little earlier from Helene, as I moved my steps, a face that was familiar to Sylvia was standing in front of Ariel’s room.
It was none other than Ariel’s maid, Shuri.
“Hello, Shuri. long time no see.”
“Ah, Miss Sylvia. welcome. The person next to you… … ?”
“We are him. You know the story, right?”
“ah… … .”
It was the first time seeing it in person, so Shuri let out a low exclamation and politely greeted Hagel.
When Sylvia paints Shuri’s face with gold, saying that she is one of the people Ariel trusts the most, Hagel nods while looking at her with a rather surprised face.
When Shuri, who didn’t know what to do, twisted her body around, Sylvia, who looked at her cutely, asked if Ariel was inside.
“Yes, stay inside. But now it’s a little bit… … .”
“Why? Did you even fall asleep?”
“Nope. I should have woken up… … .”
When Shuri looked a little hesitantly, Sylvia, who inadvertently met Hagel’s gaze, tilted her head at the same time, regardless of who said it first.
I woke up, but am I not feeling well?
Or is it that it’s a bit like meeting people because the tiredness hasn’t healed yet?
When Sylvia stared at Shuri with questioning eyes, she hesitated for a moment before finally lowering her voice and carefully opening her mouth.
“Well, actually… Master Edgar and I are alone… … .”
“ah.”
Sylvia finally realized the reason and let out a low sigh.
alone with a lover.
Of course, I didn’t have a strict imagination, but it was because I definitely realized that a sentence made up of those two words was a situation that shouldn’t be disturbed.
“I’m sorry, Hagel. I guess I’ll have to see my friend later.”
“It’s okay, Sylvia. By the way, the person named Edgar is the one I’ve only heard of… … ?”
“that’s right. He is my friend’s lover.”
Hagel too belatedly grasped the situation and nodded and smiled strangely.
Because he also had a lovely lover, it wasn’t to the extent that he didn’t know what it meant to be alone with such a lover.
It’s a time when others shouldn’t disturb you. One thing was certain.
“Since it’s such a big deal, shall we go to our room and spend some time together?”
“… You also have eyes to see, Sylvia.”
“How are you?”
Sylvia asked Shuri, “Are you okay?” When she nodded as a father, she smiled with satisfaction and took Hagel’s hand and headed for the assigned room.
That way, that way, this way, this way.
Now I feel like I want to spend more sweet time with my lover.
‘Ronan.’
On the other hand, Shuri, who knows the situation outside and inside the room, kept guarding the door of the room and called the name of her lover whom she could not hear.
Somehow, I feel like I’m feeling very lonely these days.