As we moved away from Sigren, Livya murmured.
His highness, unexpectedly he has that kind of side too, doesnt he?
Hes not usually like that.
Then it must be only for Lady Fiona.
Livya and I had moved to a more secluded place. It was a wons lounge. But there was no one except and Livya.
Is there sothing you want to say to ?
Livya grinned. Lady Fiona is surprisingly straightforward, arent you?
Ah, right. I had to use the way how nobles speak. In my defense, Ive been used to being in the middle of battle, I had to be direct in my speech we would die if we were to talk in a roundabout wayso this kind of mistake happened sotis.
Umm.. is sothing wrong?
Do you rember the agreent we had before?
Yes, I do.
It was the agreent we made during the hunting competition. However, because the monsters attacked, it ended in vain.
Could I renew that agreent?
Renewal?
Why? I asked curiously.
NowadaysWell, theres nothing I can say other than Her Majesty, the Empress, has been giving too much attention.
I wondered what that empress did. The only impression I had of the empress was that she had an argunt with Abel.
Ah, but I hope you dont mind listening to it first.
I cant do anything to the Crown Prince, though?
Well, I did kick him at that ti when there were no people around. Ugh, I got heated when I thought about it!
Ill pay back higher.
But I was not sure if I could be that helpful to Livya.
I know, thats why, in this case, its more like Im betting on Lady Fionas future possibilities.
I rolled my eyes. What was she expecting?
Isnt it better to bet on His Highness, Prince Sigren, than ?
Livya responded with a blunt answer. I like strong people.
His Highness Prince Sigren is also strong.
I know. But what my own two eyes have seen clearly is your strength, not the princes. Ive seen your strength twice.
Two tis?
The first ti was when you saved from the Crown Prince, and the second ti was what you did at the hunting competition.
Oh, right.
The prince. I dont think hes bad. Hes definitely not. Ive also thought about him positively even without Lady Fiona ntioning him. However.
However?
Livya suddenly made an angry expression.
I dont like people who cant rember my face and even associate with other won.
What?
I think that part needed a little explanation.
Previously, I t His Highness, Prince Sigren, accidentally. But when he saw my face, he said, oh, youre familiar with Fiona..
Uh.., so she didnt like that? Apparently, Sigren had slightly hurt Livyas pride.
Livya raised her chin and continued her words.
Theres never been a man who hasnt been thinking of after they saw for the first ti.
She was completely confident. And being confident without looking hateful was also an ability.
Besides, isnt it the sa thing whether choosing Lady Fiona or Prince Sigren, anyway? Seeing Prince SIgren earlier.., I think it would be even more beneficial to bet on you
She was not wrong. Sigren and I were on the sa side, regardless.
I sorted out the information I had for a second.
So, you an youre looking forward to my future possibilities and helping , right?
Thats right.
Does this also an the request is not from the Priscilla family?
Thats regrettable, but yes, thats correct. I cant ask my father to change his political position for the sake of my greed.
It was unfortunate, but there was nothing I could do about it. I kind of wanted to ask her to persuade her father, but I knew it was not possible. I knew her nature. If I force her to persuade her father, it would only backfire.
Im not getting help from the Lady of Priscilla, but from Lady Livya.
Correct.
It was really a personal request. It was a bumr, but at so point, I could understand her. Also, it seed to that there was another reason why she chose instead of others to help her with her problem with the crown prince.
How can I help you?
I wanted to know what plan she had, not because of profit but out of pure curiosity. I wanted to know what we were going to do in this contract.
Lady Fiona and I are becoming more intimate openly in noble society.
To sum it up
Isnt that just being friends?
.
Livyas expression darkened. She looked like she had never thought of it that way.
Could..could it be interpreted that way?
Uhh, first Sigren, and now this girl, were both weak in an unexpected way.
This weakness of hers makes her look cute, though.
Anyways, there was nothing wrong with being friendly with Livya. Apart from this contract, well, I was not close to girls of my age, but sotis Im bored, so I think this was a good contract.
.
.
We were engulfed in an awkward silence for a mont. Livyas attitude made strangely awkward.
Ugh, how should I end this kind of situation?
I finally broke the silence, reaching out my hand.
Um, please take care of from now on.
Livya coughed a bit and soon regained her usual bearing, smiling.
Please take good care of too, Lady Fiona.
We shook hands.
As expected, the unique confident attitude was the best match for this girl.
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