IDEFYEM - Chapter 49

IDEFYEM - Chapter 49

Black Man, I'll Do Everything For You Except Marriage!

From that day on, it became routine for me to spend at least half a day at the library.

"Miss, are you having a hard time?"

“Um, no.”

If I sat all day, my back felt like it was going to give out at any moment, my eyes were dry from reading a book non-stop, and I was exhausted from trying to keep from dozing off.

In the end, I couldn't quit thinking that this was necessary for Kael.

Sarah and Lord Vermont even recommended taking a break first.

Every morning after breakfast, I go straight to the library and read, and read again. At dawn, I drew the magic circle I learned during the day under the moonlight.

And as if repaying the effort, little by little, the magic began to become familiar to me.

"The speed of learning is unbelievably fast. I guess the memory remains subconsciously!"

Sarah also maintained a busy life outside, gathering information.

The person who stayed next to me all day was Sir Vermont.

That day was also a day when I collapsed on my desk from exhaustion after studying all day. I needed a break, so I picked up the cat that was lying curled up next to me.

"Let go of this!"

He protested, struggling with his front paws, but I didn't care. The cat's body floats in the air stretched out like cheese.

Wow, he's really cute at times like this.

"Let go, let go!"

"I know deep down that you like it."

As I buried my lips in the soft, soft stomach and rubbed it, its tail popped out. The cat shouted, jumping around as if it had turned into a fish.

"You seem to have forgotten my majestic true self...."

"Yes, please stay like this forever."

"You are the first person to treat me like this...."

"Yes. Yes, yes."

I asked feeling happy after torturing the fussy cat to my heart's content.

"Would you like me to give you some horsepower?"

I thought he would be pleased that it was time to complain of hunger. Surprisingly, the cat shook his head.

"Eh, why the change of heart?"

In the past, there were times when I was scared because he seemed obsessed with the back of my neck every day. Well, it's nice and comfortable for me.

The cat that was staring at me turned its head and said.

"You're going to take care of someone with such a dishonest and thin body, that's it."

"Do I look that tired?"

"Now you don't have to pay for your blood when you call me."

The random sounds continued.

"What does that mean all of a sudden?"

"I found another way."

"You should have told me that sooner! What is that method?" 

"It's a secret."

But there was something strange about the cat's expression as it said those words. I feel like he is hiding some crucial fact from me.

"Ugh, why are you acting like this?"

Unable to contain my curiosity, I stamped my feet and shouted. The cat seemed to have no intention of telling me what he was doing and left and came back.

He was holding a newspaper in his small mouth, probably thinking of changing the topic.

"What, where did you get the newspaper from?"

"I came here to show you. Read the first chapter."

"At the hunting banquet, the first star of the dukedom rises, and the second star sets."

Ugh, what a strange and childish title.

"Your sister's downfall was written more explicitly in the gossip papers that followed."

Well, no matter how many eyes I had, there's no way this matter wouldn't have been known.

Hmm, I'm not particularly happy about Martha's fall, but...

"Public opinion is like this, so it will be helpful at the upcoming royal banquet."

He raised the corners of his mouth and spoke cheerfully.

Vermont watched the scene intently and muttered.

"I think it's better for you to be happy than to be in pain."

Words that I thought I would never hear from the cat's mouth suddenly came out.

"Did you pick something up wrong?"

"Tsk, even if I try to be pretty...."

"Yes, yes, do you like it? Who?"

Since we were together all day, I spent more time taking care of him, touching him, and talking to him. Was that something that would change the attitude of such an arrogant cat?

"Okay, now that you've done everything else, let's finish studying. What is the shape on the right side of the third circle of the defense magic circle?"

Hearing that harsh voice, it seemed like it was just my imagination.

"Uh, a triangle with a moon drawn inside....?"

"That is correct."

***

I came back exhausted again today and lay down on the bed in my room and thought.

If it was true that the first Prince and the dukedom had joined hands behind the scenes, it might have been a good idea to have Sophia, the second Prince's fiancée, on my side. And judging from her behavior at the hunting banquet, Sophia seemed to have quite a fondness for me.

'She reached out first, so now it's my turn.'

I lifted my sore legs and sat down in front of the desk in my room again. I picked up a quill and began writing on the gold-leafed stationery.

[Hello, Lady Sophia.

The kindness shown at the hunting banquet the other day was of great help to me. If it's okay, I'd like to return the favor by inviting the lady to a small tea party.

If it's not a burden, I hope we can become friends often.

Princess Wintersoar.]

Okay, this is a letter that makes full use of my limited social skills. Even though it wasn't necessarily a political matter, I also had good feelings because he showed kindness to me first.

Please accept the invitation.

I put my favorite scent on the letter and put it in an envelope. What Enrica didn't know was that the next day, Sophia, who received the letter, was cheering and running around the room.

[When would be a good time?

I can go right now! Is there anything you want as a gift?]

On a refreshing morning, I opened the reply I received from Sophia.

It was as if I saw a puppy wagging its tail right in front of me. Hmm, after the cat, it's a dog.

I thought as I leisurely stroked Vermont sitting next to me.

When I replied that any time was fine here, Sophia visited the very next day with a rich bouquet of flowers.

It had been a long time since KaeI had said it was okay to invite someone, but it was the first time I had actually invited a guest.

"Young lady! It's been a really long time."

Well, I think it's been about a week since I last saw you. Putting that aside, I also welcomed the guest warmly.

"The bouquet is really fresh."

"These are flowers I chose myself."

Sophia blushed and spoke shyly.

'Wow, it's cute. It's like the way he shows it in front of the male lead.'

We sat at a table set up in the outdoor garden, slightly creaking with each other.

Greetings and appropriate conversation that tries to be formal. When it lasted about 10 minutes, I noticed something strange. 

"...You're fine, right?" 

I knew that I was being rude in front of people.

That's right, Sophia in the original was an idiot character herself.

"Hmm, I'm not sure... A robber? First of all, I feel sorry for you, so let me go...."

He gets into accidents every day, and although he has a timid personality, he's good at showing mercy to villains, so he's always in danger.

'What happened?'

Even though the current situation is very far from the original, isn't it strange that even the female lead's personality has changed?

At that time, Sophia spoke hesitantly.

"Actually, I don't have any friends, Young Lady."

Without realizing it, I had some naughty thoughts. Well, considering how he usually looks, it makes sense...?

"I am afraid that if I make even the slightest mistake, His Royal Highness will punish my friend for show."

However, what followed next was quite surprising.

"Doesn't Sophia want that?"

Her hands trembled at my question.

"I can't do this anymore. I feel like I need to talk to someone to feel better! I've been looking for someone who can keep my secret for a long time."

"Yes?"

"That's when the Lady appeared before my eyes!"

Sophia pondered earnestly the thoughts I had at the hunting banquet.

'I have a strange feeling that we might be able to share a secret with the Young Lady...!'

Moreover, Enrica's fiancé, the Grand Duke, supported the second Prince.

Regardless of the fact that Enrica's mouth looked heavy, she was not in a position to carelessly reveal the secret I was about to reveal.

It was an idea that Sophia came up with after a long period of deliberation.

***

At that time, I spoke as if I wanted to close Sophia's mouth that was about to open.

"Now, wait a minute. For a moment. It seems like something I can't handle...."

"I am in a contract relationship with His Highness the Second Prince!"

Sophia exploded a huge bomb.

As I was suddenly faced with a secret that I couldn't handle, my eyesight became dizzy for a moment.

Why does everyone tell me their secrets these days?

"Well, I guess I didn't hear it...." 

"I don't like it, I'm sick of acting in front of everyone!" 

No, wait. If this is the case, what will happen to the original work? 

Sophia poured out words almost in tears as if she had a lot to accumulate.

"The second Prince is a crazy person."

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