Episode 38. The First Night Out
The next morning.
“Miss...”
Tanya carefully opened Adele’s bedroom door.
She had already heard from the servants of Marvel Palace about last night.
Adele was sick last night, so the doctor came, and Christine rode out on horseback and hasn’t come back yet.
What on earth happened to the two of them last night?
Judging from the atmosphere yesterday, it seemed like it would be hot and sweet all night long...
Huh...
Adele’s condition sitting on the bed was something to describe in one word.
She had dark circles under her eyes, as if she hadn’t slept well.
“Are you okay?”
“Yeah.”
Adele smiled, but it was painful to look at because she seemed to be forcing her expression.
“Don’t try to hide it from me. What on earth happened?”
“Tanya...”
“Yes, tell me. I’ll tell you everything.”
“I guess I got engaged for nothing.”
Tanya sat down next to Adele’s bed in surprise.
“Could it be that the Count was a bad guy after all?”
“What are you talking about?”
Tanya felt a pang in her heart as she glared at Adele, but her heart was relieved. It seemed that their relationship wasn’t that bad yet.
“Then why...?”
“I’ve been living well on my own so far. But I don’t know why I feel so upset and can’t stand it when he doesn’t come home for even one night. It’s upsetting because my mood seems to be completely controlled by him.”
Adele waited for Christine all night. She was worried that he might come back even at the slightest sound outside the door.
However, he didn’t come home until dawn, and Adele became depressed, feeling abandoned.
“Of course. Now, you two promised to be together, and the Count broke his promise.
“But I don’t want to tie him down.”
“That’s not tying him down, it’s being considerate and polite to each other.”
“Is that so? I'm upset because he doesn’t seem to care for me, right?”
“I guess so. But why did you fight with the Count yesterday?”
“Well, should I say we fought...”
If Christine was also upset, was it right to fight? She was so busy hiding her feelings that she didn’t consider his feelings.
However, he didn’t consider her own physical condition either.
Adele eventually got up from the bed as if she was letting everything out.
“I guess I should meet him and talk to him. It’s stupid to spend time with our feelings hurt like this.”
After deciding that, she felt relieved.
“You thought well. The Count is deeply in love with you, so it’ll all work out just by talking.”
Adele agreed. Even though she had come to a standstill like this, her belief that Christine liked her still remained unshaken.
‘If I reach out first, he’ll definitely take my hand.’
Because she had that belief, she didn’t want to stew in her feelings for too long.
“Then hurry up and wash up and come out. I’ll make you look as pretty as I can. The moment he sees you, the Count’s anger will melt away like snow.”
Adele gently hugged Tanya, who winked and smiled.
“Tanya, you don’t know how lucky I am to have you by my side. If you hadn’t, it would have been terrible...”
“Me too, Miss.”
Adele didn’t know how much strength Tanya gave her.
***
However, Tanya firmly refused to let Adele go to see Christine. She said she would never let her go before breakfast.
As she headed to the restaurant, Henry approached her.
He had news that an unwelcome guest had arrived.
“Good morning.”
Seira had appeared, leading a group of noblewomen, including Madame Hans. The group that always followed her around like maids.
Namely, Seira and the Remnants!
“Isn’t it too early to visit unannounced?”
Adele clearly showed through her expression and tone that she was not pleased with their visit.
At that, the Remnants, except for Seira, flinched and looked around.
Until recently, Adele had been nothing more than a toy to them.
A woman who was pointed at by the rumors they spread, ostracized, and stood like a shadow in the corner of the banquet hall without a presence.
Still, it felt bad that they didn’t just surrender or run away in fear.
That might be why the women were becoming more and more cruel and vicious. They didn’t feel guilty because they weren’t alone.
Seira had been the one who had stirred up their dark hearts.
But now, Adele was a completely different person. The marble palace where she was staying was guarded by guards, and many servants were standing behind her.
Moreover, even though she wasn’t particularly fancy, Adele was elegant and beautiful from head to toe.
People realized that her status had completely changed. Adele was now in a position that they couldn’t do anything about.
The captain of the guards’ fiancée.
The Princess’s friend.
However, Seira still had some confidence in Adele, as if she still had confidence in herself.
“Don’t be so picky, Miss Adele. But we were once mother and daughter. I came early in the morning because I wanted to show off to my friends.”
Then she spoke to Henry, who was standing behind Adele, as if he were her servant.
“Are you the butler? We’re in a hurry, so we haven’t eaten yet. There’s no need to feel pressured, just have a moderately polite meal.”
When Henry looked at her awkwardly, Adele nodded.
“Prepare together, Henry.”
“Yes, Ma’am.”
Adele was a little surprised when she entered the dining room.
The long table was decorated with flowers as if they had known that guests would come. And the servants kept bringing food.
It was not just breakfast, but a banquet could have been held right away. Henry whispered softly while filling a glass of water next to Adele.
“It was originally prepared for the master and Madam. I didn’t know I would end up feeding those squatters.”
Adele looked at him, doubting her ears.
Squatters...
She didn’t know that Henry, of all people, would use such vulgar language.
However, he moved to a more polite position as if he had never said such a thing and filled Seira’s glass.
After a while, a seemingly ordinary breakfast began.
The noble ladies who followed Seira all looked at Adele and said in unison.
“Rumors are really unbelievable. The strange rumors about the Princess and the Count were all lies.”
“That’s right. The moment I saw Miss Adele and Count Weiss yesterday, I knew exactly what the truth was.”
“The rumors about Miss Adele are the same. Who could have spread such malicious things? Those bad people!”
Adele looked at her in bewilderment with her fork in her mouth.
Were the people who spread the rumor gathered for confession?
Or did they come to make her laugh in the morning?
In any case, since they were coming in with their heads bowed, Adele decided to ignore them.
If she kept being socially awkward like she had been, it might even affect Christine.
“Thank you for getting angry on my behalf. But I don’t really care about rumors. The truth will come out eventually.”
When Adele elegantly replied,
“As expected, Miss Adele is wise.”
“That’s why you must have captured Count Weiss in one breath.”
Everyone agreed, and the atmosphere became cheerful.
At that moment, Seira, who had been quiet throughout the meal, spoke.
“But I haven’t seen the Count since this morning.”
“The Count is early in the morning...”
When Henry tried to quickly explain, Adele shook her head slightly. It was a sign that she would take care of it herself.
“He left because of urgent business with the guards.”
“Is it really because of business with the guards?”
Seira smiled strangely as if she knew something.
Adele was bothered by that, so she put down her fork and knife and wiped her mouth.
“Seira, you seem to know something that I don’t?”
Seira snickered and continued eating.
“No way. I just asked because I was a little worried. I wonder if the Count misunderstood what I said yesterday...”
“Your story?”
In the end, Seira put down her fork and knife and stared straight at Adele.
“I was talking to the Count for a moment yesterday, and I ended up telling him about Brother Stone and Adele.”
“...!”
The moment Stone’s name was mentioned, Adele’s face paled noticeably.
“Stone and me...?”
Adele barely managed to control her trembling voice.
“You were pretty close. You were even in the bedroom together on the day my father passed away.”
Boom!
Adele slammed the table and stood up.
“What are you talking about, Seira!”
As Adele got excited, Seira seemed rather happy and picked up the knife again to cut the meat. The meat was cooked medium, and red blood pooled on the plate with each cut.
“Oh my, why are you so excited? It’s true that Miss Adele often came and went to my brother’s bedroom. You had to bring in laundry or clean up. My brother didn’t let anyone else into his bedroom except for Miss Adele. Thanks to that, he didn’t need a dedicated maid. The relationship between you was really special. To the point where no one else could interfere...”
Seira's words were all true. When she lived in Oswald, Adele was in charge of cleaning Stone's room. If other maids accidentally entered the room, they would be beaten terribly.
However, if someone who didn't know heard it, it would be enough to cause a misunderstanding.
If Christine had heard it, he might have misunderstood it too.
No way?
Then, was it because of a misunderstanding between Stone and her that he got angry and went out yesterday and didn't come back?
He didn't think she was pushing him away because of Stone, did he?
Should she tell him everything that happened with Stone?
"Then, have a nice meal, Miss Adele."
Seeing Adele flustered and confused, Seira stood up as if her business was over.
Meanwhile, the women quietly rolled their eyes and observed the atmosphere.
They also saw it clearly. Adele's face turned pale the moment Stone's name was mentioned.
Judging from their reactions, it was clear that something was going on between Stone and Adele.
Was there really something illicit between them, like the rumors said?
Then it was only a matter of time before Adele was broken off by Christine. Then she would return to being the sly, evil woman she used to be.
However, the women decided to remain neutral for the time being, exchanging glances.
“What are you doing? Are you going to stay?”
At that moment, Seira urged the women to clarify their course.
“Then let’s get up too.”
When Madame Hans stood up as if inciting them,
“Then let’s, let’s, let’s get up too...”
The other women followed suit, seemingly unable to resist.
With Seira in the lead, the stragglers were leaving the restaurant again.
“I guess I came at the right time.”
A man wearing a royal guard uniform was standing in front of the restaurant door.
His dazzling silver hair, contrasting with his black uniform, fluttered under the morning sunlight, and his blue-gray eyes, which contained the color of water, seemed to draw people in.
The noble ladies who unexpectedly encountered him screamed silently. It was the first time they had seen Count Weiss up close like this. He was always a celebrity who could only be seen from afar at official events with many people.
However, Christine strode briskly across the restaurant, not caring about the hot gazes of others. Then he walked over to Adele and kissed her cheek naturally.
“How are you feeling? My lovely fiancée.”
What, what... bird?
Adele had turned into a chicken, not a bird.
“Prepare together, Henry.”
“Yes, Ma’am.”
***
Adele was a little surprised when she entered the dining room.
The long table was decorated with flowers as if they had known that guests would come. And the servants kept bringing food.
It was not just breakfast, but a banquet could have been held right away. Henry whispered softly while filling a glass of water next to Adele.
“It was originally prepared for the master and Madam. I didn’t know I would end up feeding those squatters.”
Adele looked at him, doubting her ears.
Squatters...
She didn’t know that Henry, of all people, would use such vulgar language.
However, he moved to a more polite position as if he had never said such a thing and filled Seira’s glass.
After a while, a seemingly ordinary breakfast began.
The noble ladies who followed Seira all looked at Adele and said in unison.
“Rumors are really unbelievable. The strange rumors about the Princess and the Count were all lies.”
“That’s right. The moment I saw Miss Adele and Count Weiss yesterday, I knew exactly what the truth was.”
“The rumors about Miss Adele are the same. Who could have spread such malicious things? Those bad people!”
Adele looked at her in bewilderment with her fork in her mouth.
Were the people who spread the rumor gathered for confession?
Or did they come to make her laugh in the morning?
In any case, since they were coming in with their heads bowed, Adele decided to ignore them.
If she kept being socially awkward like she had been, it might even affect Christine.
“Thank you for getting angry on my behalf. But I don’t really care about rumors. The truth will come out eventually.”
When Adele elegantly replied,
“As expected, Miss Adele is wise.”
“That’s why you must have captured Count Weiss in one breath.”
Everyone agreed, and the atmosphere became cheerful.
At that moment, Seira, who had been quiet throughout the meal, spoke.
“But I haven’t seen the Count since this morning.”
“The Count is early in the morning...”
When Henry tried to quickly explain, Adele shook her head slightly. It was a sign that she would take care of it herself.
“He left because of urgent business with the guards.”
“Is it really because of business with the guards?”
Seira smiled strangely as if she knew something.
Adele was bothered by that, so she put down her fork and knife and wiped her mouth.
“Seira, you seem to know something that I don’t?”
Seira snickered and continued eating.
“No way. I just asked because I was a little worried. I wonder if the Count misunderstood what I said yesterday...”
“Your story?”
In the end, Seira put down her fork and knife and stared straight at Adele.
“I was talking to the Count for a moment yesterday, and I ended up telling him about Brother Stone and Adele.”
“...!”
The moment Stone’s name was mentioned, Adele’s face paled noticeably.
“Stone and me...?”
Adele barely managed to control her trembling voice.
“You were pretty close. You were even in the bedroom together on the day my father passed away.”
Boom!
Adele slammed the table and stood up.
“What are you talking about, Seira!”
As Adele got excited, Seira seemed rather happy and picked up the knife again to cut the meat. The meat was cooked medium, and red blood pooled on the plate with each cut.
“Oh my, why are you so excited? It’s true that Miss Adele often came and went to my brother’s bedroom. You had to bring in laundry or clean up. My brother didn’t let anyone else into his bedroom except for Miss Adele. Thanks to that, he didn’t need a dedicated maid. The relationship between you was really special. To the point where no one else could interfere...”
Seira's words were all true. When she lived in Oswald, Adele was in charge of cleaning Stone's room. If other maids accidentally entered the room, they would be beaten terribly.
However, if someone who didn't know heard it, it would be enough to cause a misunderstanding.
If Christine had heard it, he might have misunderstood it too.
No way?
Then, was it because of a misunderstanding between Stone and her that he got angry and went out yesterday and didn't come back?
He didn't think she was pushing him away because of Stone, did he?
Should she tell him everything that happened with Stone?
"Then, have a nice meal, Miss Adele."
Seeing Adele flustered and confused, Seira stood up as if her business was over.
Meanwhile, the women quietly rolled their eyes and observed the atmosphere.
They also saw it clearly. Adele's face turned pale the moment Stone's name was mentioned.
Judging from their reactions, it was clear that something was going on between Stone and Adele.
Was there really something illicit between them, like the rumors said?
Then it was only a matter of time before Adele was broken off by Christine. Then she would return to being the sly, evil woman she used to be.
However, the women decided to remain neutral for the time being, exchanging glances.
“What are you doing? Are you going to stay?”
At that moment, Seira urged the women to clarify their course.
“Then let’s get up too.”
When Madame Hans stood up as if inciting them,
“Then let’s, let’s, let’s get up too...”
The other women followed suit, seemingly unable to resist.
With Seira in the lead, the stragglers were leaving the restaurant again.
“I guess I came at the right time.”
A man wearing a royal guard uniform was standing in front of the restaurant door.
His dazzling silver hair, contrasting with his black uniform, fluttered under the morning sunlight, and his blue-gray eyes, which contained the color of water, seemed to draw people in.
The noble ladies who unexpectedly encountered him screamed silently. It was the first time they had seen Count Weiss up close like this. He was always a celebrity who could only be seen from afar at official events with many people.
However, Christine strode briskly across the restaurant, not caring about the hot gazes of others. Then he walked over to Adele and kissed her cheek naturally.
“How are you feeling? My lovely fiancée.”
What, what... bird?
Adele had turned into a chicken, not a bird.
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