At the repeated cries of Lady Neuta and Young Lady Neuta, all the nobles' eyes turned to Agatha and then back to the ladies of Neuta.
Crown Prince Anthony Roxiba snorted.
“Madam Agatha hasn’t moved a single step from here, next to me. No one brought out the tea, and Madame Neuta herself was so proud that she put so much spice in it and ate it, and you’re saying this is Madame Agatha’s plot?”
“Your Highness!”
“Oh, the maid is also strange! You should have explained it if it’s such a special spice!”
Elizabeth opened her eyes at the shouts of Lady Neuta and Young Lady Neuta that followed.
“Who was it that acted so carelessly, saying that there was no need for an explanation from my maid, and why are you saying such things in front of me now, Young Lady?”
“Your Highness...!”
The surprised Madam Neuta and Young Lady Neuta tried to calm things down, but Elizabeth firmly shook her head.
“The party atmosphere is a mess right now because of you three. I order you to leave. Get out of here immediately.”
“Your Highness!”
“I will attach the Imperial doctor. My maid made a few ‘mistakes’ as well.”
The imperial knights, beckoned by Elizabeth, dragged out the three Neuta ladies.
The grand lady was still unconscious, the old lady's face was flushed red, and the Young Lady's eyes were bloodshot.
“It is unfair, Your Highness!”
Soon the shouts and coughs faded away. The Crown Princess smiled and clapped her hands.
“The party was delayed due to an unexpected accident. Now, while we’re getting things sorted out here, shall we try the next dessert?”
“That is a very good idea, Your Highness.”
“By the way, this new spice sounds really interesting. Could you tell me about it?”
“Then shall we all try the new spiced tea presented by Lady Agatha?”
Those related to Neuta have pale faces.
Those related to Agatha and other factions joined the clean-up with a very relaxed attitude.
It was time to enjoy dessert and tea again as if nothing had happened.
At that moment, Crown Prince Anthony Roxiba, who was acting cheerful, whispered softly.
“My cousin. This is why you called me.”
Even if others didn't know, Anthony was certain.
This board was made by Agatha.
As evidence, didn't she use him as one of the long-term pawns on this board?
Agatha smiled, lifting her teacup.
“As Your Highness said, I have not moved a single step from here.”
“Your husband should have seen this.”
"Well."
She thinks Enoch would have liked to see this.
Agatha smiled beautifully, savoring the spicy tea that was only half a teaspoon in size.
'I should give His Highness a nice gift later.'
The plan was going smoothly.
After that, the dessert party ended around the time lunch began.
Phew-
Some of those who had gone out hunting were returning, accompanied by the sound of the horn announcing the return of the Emperor.
Some in the barracks.
Some were planning to finish their meal in the forest and continue hunting.
After exchanging greetings with the Crown Princess, Agatha looked back as she left the gazebo with Anthony.
“What did the Marquis plan to eat?”
“I think he might be eating in the forest. We heard that bears are not being seen very often.”
First Lieutenant Leon Takran, who was in charge of the escort, immediately gave the answer. Anthony stretched and smiled.
“I knew it. Well, should I go now?”
“Where are you going?”
“Hunting. The situation here is over.”
“It’s not over yet. Please wait nearby and come over when there’s a commotion.”
"What?"
There was no way the three Neuta women would end it here.
Since the blindfold version with Laren ended in victory for this side, they must have been gritting their teeth and preparing for the real version.
She thinks they might be moving by now.
It was around this time that Agatha was heading towards the tent of the Aratus family, leaving Anthony alone.
Late in the day, she heard Anthony running towards her.
“What are you talking about? It’s not over yet?”
“Yes. I expect another big incident is about to happen. So please stay nearby, Your Highness. My husband will catch the bear.”
"And...!"
The aides and imperial knights were familiarly surrounding the Crown Prince, who was lamenting while looking up at the sky.
“Then I will see you later, Your Highness.”
Finally, Agatha, who had turned around with an example, took a step forward. The first vice-captain, Leon Takran, who had been quietly following behind, opened his mouth.
“I have something to report, Ma’am.”
“Speak.”
“The grandson of the Mainukor Empire has been keeping an eye on you for some time now.”
Agatha, who had been hesitating for a moment, took a leisurely step forward.
Unlike Prince Ferdinand, who went hunting with the Emperor, Prince Adan Mainyu attended the dessert party today.
There were so many eyes following her that she didn't realize it, but she thought the grandson was among them.
Leon, who had been checking on Agatha's safety outside the gazebo, continued speaking.
“What should we do?”
“It’ll be okay. This isn’t the Mainukor Empire.”
Even if it had been the Mainukor Empire, it wouldn't have mattered.
A grandson who is neglected by his father will have virtually no power.
When Agatha had almost reached the Aratus family's barracks, a knight from the Imperial Knights, who had been waiting with a stern face in front of the barracks, saluted.
“Meet the Marchioness of Aratus.”
“I think it’s my first time seeing you. Who are you?”
“I am the liaison assigned to the Marquis Aratus. The Marquis was injured a little while ago, and I thought it would be best to inform the Marchioness, so I left for a moment.”
“What did you say?”
Agatha's face turned pale in shock.
Enoch got hurt!
It was a situation she had never thought of before. The maids and knights who had been supporting the Madam quickly asked questions.
“Where? Where and how badly was the lord hurt?”
“No way! The lord is not one to be easily defeated.”
The Imperial Knight, who had been hesitating, continued speaking.
“He wasn’t seriously hurt, but it looks like he was just scratched a little while dealing with the bear. He said he was worried that his wife might be worried, so we were going to give him a quick treatment nearby and then leave.”
Agatha raised her hand and covered the mouths of the maids and knights.
“Where did you say you were coming from?”
“That’s the way it is. But it’s a secret that I’ve told you this news, Madame Marchioness. The Marquis has told me not to tell anyone.”
Agatha, who had been staring at the knight for a moment, nodded to her maid, Marie. Marie quickly took a pouch out of her bosom and handed it to the knight.
“This is a courtesy from the Marchioness.”
“Thank you. Then I’ll take my leave now....”
The knight hesitated and disappeared. Agatha, who had been standing there blankly for a while, took a deep breath.
“Madam, are you okay?”
“Yes. Let’s go.”
"Yes."
Agatha moved to the place the knight pointed to. One of the servants who had been watching her from behind the nearby barracks quickly ran to another place.
The servant's lapel bore the emblem of the Neuta family: a white seagull.
Agatha, who had been walking towards the direction the knight had pointed for a while, looked back.
“Was there anyone nearby just now?”
“Yes? Yes. I believe there was a servant.”
Although he was confused, Leon answered steadily.
“Right now.”
“He left...”
“...”
Soon, Agatha turned around with a cold face.
It is also very close to the Aratus family's barracks.
They were heading towards the Emperor's barracks located in the center of the open space.
The captain of the guard, Lord Bailey, greeted her.
“What brings you here, Marchioness?”
“I have come to see His Majesty. Oh, is His Majesty still with the Second Prince?”
“No. The Second Prince of Mainukor is currently away.”
The faces of the maids and knights, who had been filled with doubt as to why Agatha had come here, began to slowly change.
They too noticed that something was going wrong.
“I see. Would you please tell His Majesty that I would like to ask him to go for a walk?”
“Please wait a moment.”
The captain of the guard disappeared into the Emperor's barracks. The maids and knights who were about to say something shut their mouths when they saw the knights of the guard standing guard around them.
Agatha was still smiling with a flimsy face.
After a while, Emperor Womilai II came out of the barracks and greeted her visibly.
“Are you here?”
Agatha bowed politely.
“I greet the sun of the empire. Would you like to take a walk with me for a moment, Your Majesty?”
“Yes. My goddaughter wants it, so I have to give you some time.”
Agatha and the Emperor walked in the direction that the knight of the Imperial Knights had pointed out a little while ago.
Unlike her, who was smiling brightly, the Emperor, who was feeling pricked, looked perplexed.
"Your Majesty."
“Huh?”
In fact, Agatha had some idea of the trickery that Neuta was really preparing.
How many people can be so demanding that they can't easily touch it and at the same time cause a huge blow?
Crown Prince Anthony Roxiba snorted.
“Madam Agatha hasn’t moved a single step from here, next to me. No one brought out the tea, and Madame Neuta herself was so proud that she put so much spice in it and ate it, and you’re saying this is Madame Agatha’s plot?”
“Your Highness!”
“Oh, the maid is also strange! You should have explained it if it’s such a special spice!”
Elizabeth opened her eyes at the shouts of Lady Neuta and Young Lady Neuta that followed.
“Who was it that acted so carelessly, saying that there was no need for an explanation from my maid, and why are you saying such things in front of me now, Young Lady?”
“Your Highness...!”
The surprised Madam Neuta and Young Lady Neuta tried to calm things down, but Elizabeth firmly shook her head.
“The party atmosphere is a mess right now because of you three. I order you to leave. Get out of here immediately.”
“Your Highness!”
“I will attach the Imperial doctor. My maid made a few ‘mistakes’ as well.”
The imperial knights, beckoned by Elizabeth, dragged out the three Neuta ladies.
The grand lady was still unconscious, the old lady's face was flushed red, and the Young Lady's eyes were bloodshot.
“It is unfair, Your Highness!”
Soon the shouts and coughs faded away. The Crown Princess smiled and clapped her hands.
“The party was delayed due to an unexpected accident. Now, while we’re getting things sorted out here, shall we try the next dessert?”
“That is a very good idea, Your Highness.”
“By the way, this new spice sounds really interesting. Could you tell me about it?”
“Then shall we all try the new spiced tea presented by Lady Agatha?”
Those related to Neuta have pale faces.
Those related to Agatha and other factions joined the clean-up with a very relaxed attitude.
It was time to enjoy dessert and tea again as if nothing had happened.
At that moment, Crown Prince Anthony Roxiba, who was acting cheerful, whispered softly.
“My cousin. This is why you called me.”
Even if others didn't know, Anthony was certain.
This board was made by Agatha.
As evidence, didn't she use him as one of the long-term pawns on this board?
Agatha smiled, lifting her teacup.
“As Your Highness said, I have not moved a single step from here.”
“Your husband should have seen this.”
"Well."
She thinks Enoch would have liked to see this.
Agatha smiled beautifully, savoring the spicy tea that was only half a teaspoon in size.
'I should give His Highness a nice gift later.'
The plan was going smoothly.
After that, the dessert party ended around the time lunch began.
Phew-
Some of those who had gone out hunting were returning, accompanied by the sound of the horn announcing the return of the Emperor.
Some in the barracks.
Some were planning to finish their meal in the forest and continue hunting.
After exchanging greetings with the Crown Princess, Agatha looked back as she left the gazebo with Anthony.
“What did the Marquis plan to eat?”
“I think he might be eating in the forest. We heard that bears are not being seen very often.”
First Lieutenant Leon Takran, who was in charge of the escort, immediately gave the answer. Anthony stretched and smiled.
“I knew it. Well, should I go now?”
“Where are you going?”
“Hunting. The situation here is over.”
“It’s not over yet. Please wait nearby and come over when there’s a commotion.”
"What?"
There was no way the three Neuta women would end it here.
Since the blindfold version with Laren ended in victory for this side, they must have been gritting their teeth and preparing for the real version.
She thinks they might be moving by now.
It was around this time that Agatha was heading towards the tent of the Aratus family, leaving Anthony alone.
Late in the day, she heard Anthony running towards her.
“What are you talking about? It’s not over yet?”
“Yes. I expect another big incident is about to happen. So please stay nearby, Your Highness. My husband will catch the bear.”
"And...!"
The aides and imperial knights were familiarly surrounding the Crown Prince, who was lamenting while looking up at the sky.
“Then I will see you later, Your Highness.”
Finally, Agatha, who had turned around with an example, took a step forward. The first vice-captain, Leon Takran, who had been quietly following behind, opened his mouth.
“I have something to report, Ma’am.”
“Speak.”
“The grandson of the Mainukor Empire has been keeping an eye on you for some time now.”
Agatha, who had been hesitating for a moment, took a leisurely step forward.
Unlike Prince Ferdinand, who went hunting with the Emperor, Prince Adan Mainyu attended the dessert party today.
There were so many eyes following her that she didn't realize it, but she thought the grandson was among them.
Leon, who had been checking on Agatha's safety outside the gazebo, continued speaking.
“What should we do?”
“It’ll be okay. This isn’t the Mainukor Empire.”
Even if it had been the Mainukor Empire, it wouldn't have mattered.
A grandson who is neglected by his father will have virtually no power.
When Agatha had almost reached the Aratus family's barracks, a knight from the Imperial Knights, who had been waiting with a stern face in front of the barracks, saluted.
“Meet the Marchioness of Aratus.”
“I think it’s my first time seeing you. Who are you?”
“I am the liaison assigned to the Marquis Aratus. The Marquis was injured a little while ago, and I thought it would be best to inform the Marchioness, so I left for a moment.”
“What did you say?”
Agatha's face turned pale in shock.
Enoch got hurt!
It was a situation she had never thought of before. The maids and knights who had been supporting the Madam quickly asked questions.
“Where? Where and how badly was the lord hurt?”
“No way! The lord is not one to be easily defeated.”
The Imperial Knight, who had been hesitating, continued speaking.
“He wasn’t seriously hurt, but it looks like he was just scratched a little while dealing with the bear. He said he was worried that his wife might be worried, so we were going to give him a quick treatment nearby and then leave.”
Agatha raised her hand and covered the mouths of the maids and knights.
“Where did you say you were coming from?”
“That’s the way it is. But it’s a secret that I’ve told you this news, Madame Marchioness. The Marquis has told me not to tell anyone.”
Agatha, who had been staring at the knight for a moment, nodded to her maid, Marie. Marie quickly took a pouch out of her bosom and handed it to the knight.
“This is a courtesy from the Marchioness.”
“Thank you. Then I’ll take my leave now....”
The knight hesitated and disappeared. Agatha, who had been standing there blankly for a while, took a deep breath.
“Madam, are you okay?”
“Yes. Let’s go.”
"Yes."
Agatha moved to the place the knight pointed to. One of the servants who had been watching her from behind the nearby barracks quickly ran to another place.
The servant's lapel bore the emblem of the Neuta family: a white seagull.
Agatha, who had been walking towards the direction the knight had pointed for a while, looked back.
“Was there anyone nearby just now?”
“Yes? Yes. I believe there was a servant.”
Although he was confused, Leon answered steadily.
“Right now.”
“He left...”
“...”
Soon, Agatha turned around with a cold face.
It is also very close to the Aratus family's barracks.
They were heading towards the Emperor's barracks located in the center of the open space.
The captain of the guard, Lord Bailey, greeted her.
“What brings you here, Marchioness?”
“I have come to see His Majesty. Oh, is His Majesty still with the Second Prince?”
“No. The Second Prince of Mainukor is currently away.”
The faces of the maids and knights, who had been filled with doubt as to why Agatha had come here, began to slowly change.
They too noticed that something was going wrong.
“I see. Would you please tell His Majesty that I would like to ask him to go for a walk?”
“Please wait a moment.”
The captain of the guard disappeared into the Emperor's barracks. The maids and knights who were about to say something shut their mouths when they saw the knights of the guard standing guard around them.
Agatha was still smiling with a flimsy face.
After a while, Emperor Womilai II came out of the barracks and greeted her visibly.
“Are you here?”
Agatha bowed politely.
“I greet the sun of the empire. Would you like to take a walk with me for a moment, Your Majesty?”
“Yes. My goddaughter wants it, so I have to give you some time.”
Agatha and the Emperor walked in the direction that the knight of the Imperial Knights had pointed out a little while ago.
Unlike her, who was smiling brightly, the Emperor, who was feeling pricked, looked perplexed.
"Your Majesty."
“Huh?”
In fact, Agatha had some idea of the trickery that Neuta was really preparing.
How many people can be so demanding that they can't easily touch it and at the same time cause a huge blow?
Neuta must have intended to give her to Ferdinand.
They must have tried to tarnish her reputation by showing others that they were together and pushing her.
The reason they moved directly was probably because they were wary that the plan would go awry.
“Actually, I feel relieved. Thanks to Your Majesty’s proactive measures, my relationship with my husband has been very good, except for the first day.”
“Oh, is that so? That’s what I thought? Didn’t I tell you to trust me? Well, it was a little awkward at first, but after that, I made the second Prince drink alcohol every night, gave him a pretty maid, and just in case, I mobilized the imperial knights and posted lots of guards!”
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