"The bomb incident was my fault, and it was nothing a matter with Princess Yvonne, little Duke."
Rudnine calmly explained the situation.
'Did yo you hear that, you stupid brother? We didn't have anything.'
But why does he feel upset when he says nothing happened?
I couldn't even know what was going on.
Barden nodded in disapproval and then greeted him and asked him how he was doing.
"Yes, I heard that. Duke, are you feeling well?"
"It's okay."
'Hehe. Actually, it was a bomb I threw.'
I thanked Rudnine for hiding the fact that I had thrown it to him, and stared at him.
It also allows me to call her 'Rudd'.
The intention was an agreement that was not clear, but I was still good.
I spent a sweet time as if I had become his lover for a while.
"Then, after we finish talking, let's go inside. My father also contacted me, saying that he would be back soon."
Barden pulled me in with a wary look at Rudnine.
Should I end my time with Rudnine like this?
I quietly glared at the shallow Barden, who was urging me to do so.
But from Rudnine's point of view, it would be better to finish the walk with me as soon as possible.
So I obediently withdrew, stood beside Barden, and said quietly.
"Let's go in, brother."
"Hmm. Yes, yes."
Barden took a step back, glaring at Rudnine as if he had misunderstood again.
"I'm like a fool."
Now that he had completed his intended purpose, which was to reach an agreement with Rudnine, he walked in the direction, beckoning to return to his room.
"Little Duke."
However, Rudnine suddenly grabbed Barden's shoulder as he was about to follow me.
"Yes, yes?"
Barden, who had been captured by Rudnine, suddenly began to tremble.
'Why are you doing that?'
I tilted my head, and Rudnine smiled refreshingly at me and waved his hand.
"I have something to say to the little Duke. See you later, Yvonne."
The reason Rudnine came here was not only because of the invitation of the Duke of Argenthoz, but also because he had something to discuss with Barden.
"Yes, I'll go in first."
I immediately agreed and returned to my room alone.
Carol, who was waiting to tidy up the room, asked me.
"Did you give him a fountain pen?"
"Oh, that's right."
I kicked my tongue and looked down at the black fountain pen embossed with silver roses that I had taken and returned without giving it to him.
'Can I give it to you in the evening?'
With that in mind, I decided to rest for a while until dinner and lie down on the bed.
I stared blankly at the pattern of the canopy hanging from the ceiling of the bed, and muttered to myself without realizing it.
"Rudd."
His nickname echoes softly in the quiet bedroom.
My face burned again.
"I must be crazy!!"
He let me call him by his nickname, but I didn't become his lover.
I turned around and buried my face in the pillow to cool off from the scorching heat.
And suddenly I realized it belatedly.
Earlier, Rudnine was laughing, but somehow he seemed angry with Barden.
'How could it be?'
Shaking my head, I started mind-training meditation to somehow drive away the Rudnine that had invaded the depths of my mind.
Close your eyes.
Take slow, deep, and deep breaths.
Slowly focus on me.
I am...
I keep thinking of Rudnine.
'Damn.'
It had no effect at all...
***
After hearing that an explosion had occurred in the mansion and that Duke Iels was there.
Duke Argenthoz returned to the townhouse on the same route.
It was ambiguous to conclude that it was an 'accident' caused by the explosion of the artifact that Rudnine had.
However, Rudnine came out so hard that even Kaiser Argenthoz could no longer speak.
Although it was an accident that occurred in his mansion, the magic artifact is in honor of the mage, who is the creator.
However, judging from Rudnine's actions, which he promised to investigate and deal with the artifact that exploded today within the Iels family, it was clear that the creator was a wizard who was deeply involved in the Duke of Iels' family.
The Duke of Argenthoz was once again deeply impressed by Rudnine's urging to cover up the case for the sake of the family's honor as well as the honor of the sorcerer.
"You're a great young man."
Knock knock.
But before dinner, his son, Barden, came to his room.
When the Duke of Argenthoz saw his son's face, he was surprised.
"Why, Barden?"
Barden was white and tired, as if he had just encountered a ghost in the hallway.
"Father... Why did you invite Duke Iels?"
The Duke asked the crying Barden what had happened, but Barden simply confessed that he was afraid of Rudnine for no reason.
The Duke of Argenthoz sighed and comforted Barden.
"More than we thought, Duke Iels is a very good young man. You will understand if you talk to him a little."
"Are you okay?"
"Yes. He said he wanted to come to me in person at the Mage Tower in the morning and learn magic."
"Yes?! He's a sword master, right?"
"Oh, that's right. He is a very humble young man. He felt genuine respect for magic. I feel that way, so you can believe it!"
Barden, who was trembling with fear, gradually regained his stability.
He thought for a moment, then snapped his fingers and smiled brightly.
"Aha! So, that's what Duke Iels said?"
"What do you mean?"
"Earlier, Duke Iels grabbed me and said he had something to say, 'I want to see you often in the future. Let's ask for something, little Duke."
"Hmm? By the way?"
The Duke of Argenthoz, unable to understand the meaning, shook his head.
Barden explained in an excited voice.
"The Duke's eyes were so scary that I thought he was trying to harm me. After listening to my father's words. I think he wanted to learn magic from me. I'm an associate professor at the Academy Magic Department!"
"Oh, is that so?"
"Those eyes. I thought it was a life that threatened me, but I didn't know it was a desire to learn... I misunderstood."
Barden, who was full of momentum, shook his head excitedly and rested his forehead.
"Ouch, oh no."
Barden smiled proudly.
He was weak in attack magic, as well as in his physical strength, so he did not achieve outstanding results on the battlefield.
However, he was very good in the field of education and was mentioned as the next professor of the Ministry of Magic.
Even if it was impossible to become the next magic master like the Duke of Argenthoz, it was possible to become a professor at the Ministry of Magic and later become the dean of the academy.
Barden, who was discouraged by Yvonne and Rudnine, who seemed to be physically outstanding, quickly regained his confidence.
He wanted to laugh, so he barely closed his mouth and said with a grin.
"Well, I need to make sure that I am a good person, as my father said at dinner, and allow me to teach you."
"That's right."
"If you don't instill useless illusions in Yvonne, it would be perfect for an opportunity to establish an exchange with the Iels family."
"That's right."
Duke Argenthoz's eyes also sparkled in agreement.
'Hmm.'
But soon Barden was alone in his worries.
Yvonne's eyes were unusual as she looked at Rudnine in the arboretum.
Barden was determined that if Duke Iels promised not to give his sister vain hopes, he would gladly become a magic teacher.
'It's good for everyone.'
Smiling, he happily decided to participate in the dinner.
And that evening.
The huge dining room of the Argenthoz mansion welcomed guests for the first time in a long time and was lavishly decorated.
A lot of high-quality food was also prepared.
There was no hostess, the Duchess, and the owner of the magic tower, the Duke of Argenthoz, was always busy with work, so there were almost no guests until now.
Even on the birthdays of the Duke, the little Duke, and the Princess, there was no separate birthday party.
The Duke was natural, and the little Duke was also a model student who would rather study magic at that time. and Princess Yvonne... Because there was no one to invite.
Therefore, the employees, who had been excited for the first time in a long time, joined forces to prepare a wonderful dinner
"... I feel like I'm going to cry right now."
"Don't cry. I'm patient too."
The maid and the chef, who had been working in the mansion for a long time, were so moved that they secretly stole the stagnant tears.
It was also the first time after the Duchess's death that the three members of the Argenthoz family, the owners of the mansion, all sat together in the dining room.
It was picturesque to see three people with equally beautiful silver hair and shining purple eyes sitting together, and it was even better to add the Duke of Iels to it.
"After all, Duke Iels came to get permission to associate with the Princess, right?"
"Oh, be careful with your mouth."
"What do you think... It was a pity that our Princess was helpless these days. I can't believe that someone better has appeared!"
"Is that so? So what are you going to do with a relationship? You can get married right away!"
"Oh my God!"
The maids, who had forgotten even the official purpose of Duke Iels' visit today, excitedly whispered that Princess Yvonne and Duke Iels must be in love.
The Duke of Argenthoz, who had no idea that his employees were having such a conversation behind his back, raised his glass full of wine.
"Thank you for coming, Duke Iels."
"Thank you for inviting me."
The guest, Rudnine, replied politely and then followed the Duke of Argenthoz to raise a glass of wine.
Then he secretly squinted at Yvonne, who was sitting across from the dining table.
Yvonne, who had changed into an evening dress to attend the dinner, was so beautiful that he couldn't take his breath off it.
The black only evening dress, which showed off her long neck and pure white round shoulders, looked so good.
When Yvonne entered the dining room, the escort knights and wizards waiting outside were amazed and amazed by her beauty.
He was listening to all the sounds clearly, and he felt anxious, and his heart was pounding.
Yvonne's charm was not only her beautiful appearance, but she was definitely a beautiful woman who stood out.
Anxious, he wanted Yvonne to sit next to him, but Yvonne sat down next to Barden, the little Duke, without hesitation.
He was upset that she didn't give him any room.
Did he stare at her for so long?
'?!'
Yvonne turned her head to see if she felt his gaze, and finally their eyes met.
"Enjoy your meal, Duke."
"Oh, yes."
At her words, the sadness melted away in an Instant, like ice cream placed in the midsummer sun.
He didn't call him 'Rudd', but what about it?
He was grateful to Yvonne for not forgetting that he was here.
Rudnine regained his confidence and was finally relieved.
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