The Male Lead? I Don Chapter 78

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“I’m sorry for the needless step. As I said, it was nothing. It was about investing in my mine.”

Given that Rosemary’s expression continued to be unfavorable, Luna comforted her.

It’s not about that. The investnt was an excuse, and it seems like the Crown Prince is interested in Luna.

Even a mine investnt, maybe even a mine acquisition. If so, they could et frequently and for a very long ti. In the anti, he might swoop Luna away.

Not realizing the cunning intent of the Crown Prince, Luna seed to favor him, which further depressed Rosemary.

However, without any concrete evidence, there was no way to reprove him.

“You didn’t ask

to co in the morning, right? Please make sure to let

know if he cos unexpectedly again. Even at night is fine. Understand?”

Now knowing it was no longer dangerous to et Callion alone, there was no need to do so, but Rosemary seed very intensely worried, so Luna agreed.

“By the way, how did the young lord beco friends with the Crown Prince? From the conversation, it seems like they’ve known each other since they were young.”

Despite clearly stating they weren’t friends, Antes furrowed his brow but soon regained his composure.

Seeing him casually ntion ‘friend’, it seed like she might have been upset for not ntioning it earlier.

In short, it was brushed aside earlier due to the Crown Prince’s presence, but now it seed more like a warning expression.

With that, Antes explained everything as is to avoid provoking Luna’s anger any further.

“I t Callion when I was ten. It was when I hit Fersen and was asked to pay a large settlent, and in my anger, I left ho.”

In such circumstances, it seems like Antes, who was hurt and angry, t and was comforted. Luna, naturally anticipating the rest of the story, nodded her understanding.

“At that ti, I was in the forest near the palace, and Callion, happening upon , looked at my appearance and eyes and asked, ‘Are you that rumored madman?'”

“Ah…”

Luna sighed softly. Instead of comfort, it was a straight injury. Yet, it seed like a scenario where he would comfort after confirming the truth.

Expecting so, she nodded, and Antes continued.

“So I glared at him, and he indeed started teasing , saying ‘I knew you were mad.’ I tried to avoid him, but he followed

around for about three hours, even singing.”

“…”

“At the ti, I was in a bad mood, so I beat him up a few tis before returning to my quiet life. Making

annoyed enough to retutn ho could be considered a good deed.”

There seed to be a lot pent up, as Antes sarcastically narrated, talking quite extensively.

“Even afterward, every ti I left ho, we t, and he always annoyed , which made my runaway episodes short-lived. It continued until I moved down to Vincent territory, almost tornted for over two years.”

“So, you left ho as if you would never return, but ca back before sunset, right?”

Realizing the unknown truth, Rosemary sighed softly. Callion was more eccentric than she thought, which left Luna montarily speechless.

Yes. There’s no way a sane person would want to be friends with the Antes of that ti.

“Should we really make a deal with him?”

In response to Luna’s worried question, Antes said it would be alright.

“Just make sure to check the contract thoroughly.”

Of course, it wasn’t that Callion was trustworthy, but the aning was to do the contract well.

Seeing that the Crown Prince has held his position despite having several other princes, it’s fair to assu Callion also has abilities, though praise didn’t co easily.

“Is the curiosity over now? It seems like the young lady’s issue has been resolved, so I think it’s ti to leave.”

Antes checked the ti and asked. The tone was willing to answer if there was more to ask, but knowing he’s been busy since the end of the year, Luna shook her head.

He had many things, but he made ti to co early to the mansion, so she couldn’t take any more of his ti.

“No, not anymore. Thank you for sparing your precious ti.”

Luna expressed her sincere gratitude. Although there were many tense monts, he helped her every ti. Perhaps sensing Luna’s sincerity, Antes’s expression relaxed, the sarcastic tone while talking about Callion was gone.

Witnessing this, Rosemary felt a bit relieved. Despite the ergence of an opponent like Callion, the relationship between the two seed quite good.

“By the way, what keeps you so busy? You have many employees at the guild, but it always feels like you’re short on ti.”

In fact, Luna was also curious. She had heard that the issue had arisen and then disappeared, but wondered why it was still busy.

Upon this, Antes, who had put on a coat, chuckled as sothing ca to mind.

“You’ll find out soon. We’re keeping it a strict secret just in case.”

A secret between lovers. It was a disheartening story, so Rosemary checked Luna’s complexion.

However, Luna was not concerned at all. In a situation where secrets had to be kept, she thought it was necessary to keep one’s mouth shut, not only to lovers but also to family and children.

“I thought it was over, but it’s still ongoing, isn’t it? Will you explain in detail when the ti cos?”

She wasn’t uncurious, so Luna asked him to tell her later. Antes happily accepted it with a smile, as he planned to do so.

“Will do.”

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Having ticulously gone over the docunts organized by Callion multiple tis, Luna proceeded to the official contract process.

She wondered whether to et again or call Rosemary, but fortunately or unfortunately, the contract proceeded with only lawyers coming and going.

– Read the contract at least thirty tis. Make sure to read it aloud as there are people who play tricks with contracts.

Antes’ advice was not forgotten. Since it was given in a very serious and solemn tone, Luna checked the contract very carefully.

Of course, since the other party was none other than the Crown Prince, there were no strange points. There was no reason for him, who seed to earn money effortlessly, to deceive others.

“Luna, it appears that the Crown Prince has announced an investnt in your mine.”

Royer handed Luna a newspaper he subscribed to. It caught her eye that the Crown Prince had started investing in Luna’s mine, creating new employnt opportunities.

It was even highlighted that Luna was working hard with him for the developnt of the Empire. Her assistance seed to be very significant.

“That was quick. The contract hasn’t been signed for long.”

“Thanks to this, Lady Luna’s good deeds will be widely known. You might even beco the most benevolent person in the Empire, haha!”

Royer laughed heartily, but Luna just felt awkward. It wasn’t a benevolent act she had accepted willingly, so receiving praise was embarrassing.

Looking back, she rembered having a similar experience when she employed Tein’s colleagues in the mine.

‘At this point, should I really do sothing good…?’

She felt burdened unintentionally building a good image. Reading Luna’s thoughts as if, Royer suggested sothing.

“How about investing in charity? The Empire offers tax deductions equal to the amount invested in charitable causes.

I don’t think it would be a bad idea to take this opportunity to solidify your image.”

Is that so? The proposal was tempting; improving the image and receiving tax deductions was alluring. Moreover, she had sothing in mind regarding charity.

“How about a free hospital? Is it within my financial capability?”

It was indeed a hospital. Her father had struggled with the cost of dication when her mother had an incurable disease in her childhood.

Although her mother was a noble and managed to get the treatnt, she believed commoners would have a different story, possibly losing lives over minor ailnts.

“Oh…! A steady benevolent institution. A very good idea. We need to look into it in detail, but given your vast wealth, Lady Luna, it probably won’t be a problem.”

Royer asked for Luna’s permission to gather information imdiately and disappeared from the greenhouse.

Luna, who had been dragged into benevolent acts every ti, began to feel excited at the thought of actually doing sothing aningful.

Just then, a carriage approached towards the mansion. By now, the sound of horse hooves was enough to identify that it was Rosemary’s carriage.

‘It’s not a holiday, what’s the occasion? Did she finish her duties early today?’

It was a bit early for that. Luna, finding it strange, moved towards the entrance.

Suddenly, Rosemary, who hurriedly got off the carriage, asked Luna straight away.

“Lady Luna! Did you hear the news? Did you? Did you hear?”

Not knowing what news got her so excited, Luna asked if it was about the newspaper.

“My business story?”

“No! Not that, the news about my brother and young lord Rodrian!”