IDEFYEM - Chapter 11
Black Man, I'll Do Everything For You Except Marriage!
"This is fate... No, it's inevitable."
"Are you finally giving up?"
The cat was still sarcastic.
"No, saving Kael from the curse."
I also felt like I wanted to show off and give the obnoxious familiar a punch.
Since we had just obtained important information, we decided to refrain from arguing for now.
"I am the Lady of the Duke of Wintersoar, Vermont."
The cat's pupils dilated slightly.
"If it is true that the magic tool is in the Duke's house, let's go and steal it right away."
"What?"
"You can just sneak in with magic! I know the Duke's internal structure well."
I said in an excited voice.
"... Aside from the fact that I have doubts about whether this gossip is really the Duke's daughter."
The cat, who had been thinking for a while about the truth of what I said, opened his mouth as if he was uncomfortable.
"There's no way the family's magic tools are in a place where it's easy to get them, you idiot. Even I don't know the exact location."
Even though I heard a voice full of sorrow, I wasn't really hurt.
Well, if it were something that could be solved that easily, Kael would have done it first.
"Okay, then."
After thinking for a moment, I came to a conclusion.
"Let's take over as a Duke's."
"..."
"..."
The dumbfounded silence of the cat continued in the room for a long time.
"Are you out of your mind?"
"Yes, there must be a way."
"So what is that method? The only answer is breaking the engagement?"
"How can I just leave a man whose heart beats whenever he sees me! Is that a human?"
If he's a familiar, shouldn't he support my decision unconditionally?
"I am... I will not. If you come out like that, I too will return to the demon world."
The cat waved its fluffy tail and spoke in an innocent tone. Ha, there is precipitation, this is it...
"If you can go back, go back."
Do you think only you can brag?
I said in a confident voice.
"I don't know if I can properly open the gate to the demon world with that magic power."
After reading the diary and recovering magical power, I felt like I had gained a whole new perspective. Vermont's physical condition, as seen with those eyes, was quite miserable.
"You said it yourself that you borrowed a cat's body to restore magical power."
The cat's expression became stiff as if it had hit the nail on the head.
"In order to regain your original strength, you would have to become a familiar with a fairly powerful wizard and be constantly exposed to magical power."
"..."
"Then who is regretting it now?"
The cat opened its mouth for a long time and let out a loud scream as if making its last struggle.
"Are you calling that a threat now? You're only half a wizard without a familiar anyway!"
"Half wizard and half-familiar, not bad."
Soon the cat cried, as if to show that it was very upset, and ran out the window with a screeching sound and disappeared.
That kid is really a devil who has lived for over 400 years.
"Vermont?"
"..."
"Did you really go? Then I guess I'll have to look into a new familiar summoning technique starting tomorrow."
A rustling sound was heard from the bushes outside the window.
Hmm, I guess the familiar will be in my hands within a week.
I raised my eyebrows happily and headed into the cozy blanket.
I felt like I would have a good dream today.
***
The next morning.
Sweet syrup flowed over the fluffy and thick pancakes. Next to it, savory bacon filled with juicy meat and fluffy scrambled eggs stimulated my sense of smell and salivary glands at the same time.
With a sigh, I scooped up a piece of pancake so soft that my fork could fit without resistance and stuffed it into my mouth.
"Does it fit your mouth?"
In response to Kael's question, I nodded with a happy expression. While I was staying at the Duke's residence, every meal felt like torture.
Is it possible to have such a comfortable meal just by changing the person across from you?
As I was savoring the sweet breakfast, I slowly began to notice. It was time to bring up the conversation topic I had been thinking about since yesterday.
The goal I set was to take over the dukedom and steal the family's magic tools. The first hurdle to pass for that is...
Probably this.
"Kael, you know."
"Please tell me anything."
"I want to go out in society."
His expression, which had been smiling the whole time, changed into something difficult to read.
I have a bad feeling.
"Ah, social activities."
"Can't I?"
"Of course not. I have no right to stop you from doing what you want...."
Kael slightly narrowed his eyebrows as if thinking about something and asked.
"Is there any reason to abandon your comfortable home and volunteer for the battlefield?"
It was a euphemistic rejection. But it's okay. Because I have a last resort!
I made a bitter expression that I had been practicing since yesterday and tried to get lucky.
"Ever since I was young, my father didn't like my outside activities. He was always embarrassed by me."
"Enri?"
"So I understand Kael saying that. I'm used to being hidden."
"Oh, what I mean is..."
"It's okay. I just... I was just hoping for a moment that my life would change now that I was out of the house. However...."
Kael's blue eyes began to shake like waves.
"Starting today, I will do my best to help you advance into the social world."
Wow, I did it!
I put aside the acting I was doing just now and smiled brightly.
Kael's eyes wavered as he faced that face.
"Did you just hit me?"
"If you think you've been harmed, you've been harmed, right?"
Kael wiped his face and let out a sighing laugh.
"You have a strange side to you sometimes."
"Once you say it, it's over. Don't even think about changing your words."
"Gossip in social circles moves quickly. Something will definitely hurt you."
"It's okay, I'm familiar with that part thanks to Martha."
I grinned and showed a determined expression again.
Kael, who was watching this, suddenly called the servant behind us.
"... Bring it."
A small voice instructing me to do something penetrated my ears. The servant left, and I looked at him with wide eyes.
Kael opened his mouth as if he had no choice, like a person confessing the truth.
"Actually, the rumor has already spread that you have moved your address to me."
"Wow, already?"
"So, I have a few invitations in your name, if you would like..."
"I want to see it!"
"I knew so."
Just then, I saw a servant carrying several envelopes on a small tray.
Let's see.
You have to go to a place where you can make the most of the original information.
It was an unfamiliar name written at the top of the letter, and as I looked through the various greetings one by one, a familiar family name finally came into view.
'It's the Marquess Dyke's masquerade ball...!!'
That's a name I've heard before somewhere.
As I was thinking deeply, a memory flashed through my mind.
Wow, this is the exact place where the female protagonist was active in the original work!
My eyes sparkled as I discovered a banquet with perfect conditions.
"If you need help, you can tell me, Enri."
"No. I think I've decided."
"Already?"
"A masquerade ball hosted by the Marchioness Dyke. It'll be fun!"
Kael somehow seemed very relieved by the lively shout.
"It's a masquerade ball... There is no need to reveal your identity and have a conversation."
"Yes, perfect conditions for me."
Before Kael could ask why, I continued my explanation.
"Martha may come to a tea party attended only by ladies, and I may run into the Archduke at a general banquet. I was so surprised to hear that the Archduke came to the party where we met."
Covering your face would normally feel like a fatal handicap, but if all went as planned, the masquerade ball would actually serve as a great opportunity for me.
As I was enjoying the triumphant feeling, I did not notice the slight change in Kael's expression.
Soon, Kael's hand came up to my hair.
As he gently and carefully stroked the pink skin, he asked an unexpected question.
"Enri, do you still hate the Archduke?"
I was embarrassed, but I shook my head and decided to answer the question first.
"To be exact, I don't hate him. I'm scared."
"They say you never even met the Archduke. Are you doing this because you heard a rumor?"
"It's not because of the rumors. It's hard to explain, but... Anyway, there is something like that."
He looked a little unfamiliar today.
When the story of the banquet comes up, they keep looking at me nervously, like a dog that has lost its owner.
Don't you bite your lower lip as if you're about to say something?
"Why are you asking about His Highness the Archduke last time? I heard you know him. Are you very close with him?"
"I'm sorry if it felt like I was pushing you. I am...."
I narrowed my eyes and looked at Kael, who was speechless. If you think about it, the Archduke must have been really angry by now.
A woman who was considered a fake fiancé didn't just dance while holding another man's hand, she even ran out of the house.
Defamation of the Grand Duke, loss of contact, unilateral termination of engagement, rejection of marriage proposal.
As I tried to list the crimes I had committed so far, my face turned pale.
Was I being too harsh? But you were the one who tried to kill me first... Could it be a draw?
After trying hard to rationalize, I looked at Kael in front of me again. When I saw the man drooping down like a large dog that had committed a crime, a thought came to mind.
Wow, no way.
My lips parted in shock.
"All right. His Royal Highness contacted you and threatened you!"
That was the conclusion I came to.
She is so puree
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