The next day, there was a special article in the morning newspaper.
『Count Nimrud attempts to assassinate Prince Elvers Graham.』
It was an article about Count Nimrud’s flight that had occurred the day before.
It was not an ordinary assassination, but an attempt to assassinate the third son of an imperial family, so the impact must have been terrible.
It was shocking news that shook the entire country, and the morning in the royal capital was more chaotic than ever.
It was the same with Tyria.
‘Something big would have happened.’
As I read through the article, I came across a paragraph that said Elbus’s dark escort barely prevented the attempt.
Regardless of who it was, it was an achievement worthy of a kingdom-level reward.
‘I prevented a war from almost breaking out… .’
Tyria’s eyes sank.
It was a time to reflect on myself, who had been inadvertently reassured that the war would be limited to the West.
You should be alert.
If the war spreads here… .
“Madam, why are you so serious this morning?”
Isn’t it possible that Elric could become dangerous?
Tyria raised her head and looked at Elric who had just entered the restaurant.
The sight of him walking around with a cane, as if his knees are still uncomfortable, raises some concerns.
What would happen if the enemy forces invaded Wibin?
He couldn’t even run properly, so it was obvious that he would be decapitated and die.
Thinking about that future took my breath away.
It was an added bonus that a feeling of despair enveloped my body.
Tyria suppressed any sense of anxiety and showed him the newspaper.
“… “I was reading the morning paper.”
When I showed him the incident on the front page, his eyes widened.
Immediately afterwards, he burst out laughing.
“This is how things happen.”
“What do you mean… ?”
“Well, nothing. It’s just that our relationship with Ichi is a little bad. Should I say this is a blessing? .”
Oh, maybe I was worried about what happened with Yeongsik.
Thinking about it like that, I felt fortunate that Count Nimrud was the main culprit in the assassination attempt.
Are humans inevitably selfish animals?
The moment I thought about it, Elric asked.
“So what happens to Count Nimrud?”
“There will probably be an intense investigation. Since they were trying to mess with the Graham family, they couldn’t be safe. The Count’s execution will be inevitable… If we do well, we can even see the confiscation of the nobility granted to the Nimrud family.”
“Hmm, that’s neat.”
Tyria tilted her head.
This is why I wonder why he looks satisfied.
Elric seemed to have noticed that only later, as he calmed his expression and spoke.
“Well, hasn’t a big crisis passed? “It’s a happy thing even beyond personal feelings.”
“Yes, of course.”
“Rather than that, let’s get ready. “I have to go to the banquet today too.”
Tyria shook off the doubts that had remained until the day before and nodded.
The royal banquet initially planned lasted for a total of three days.
Whatever it was, attendance was essential for the time being, so I couldn’t use the incident as an excuse not to go.
Non-attendance will not be seen as a good picture for the royal family either.
Considering his political position, he could have used this opportunity to put great pressure on him since he had a justification to reestablish the weakened royal authority.
Portman, who had just been incorporated into the nobility, needed to pay attention to even these small details.
You already have a weak foundation, so how difficult would it be if you were to receive the royal family’s approval?
“Oh, and.”
“yes?”
“I received help in hosting this banquet from the people who helped me organize yesterday. Her wife wants to give it a try today. “Her skills are quite outstanding.”
Suddenly, the Elric from the day before came to mind.
Maybe it was because of the bean pods, but she looked pretty no matter what she looked like, but the face she made up the day before was very pleasing to look at.
How much share do those workers have in it?
No, it didn’t matter if it wasn’t like that.
Tyria was reluctant to let Elric recommend something.
“All right.”
Just as I was about to get up, wash my body, and leave.
“Oh my, madam, you’re so sweet~!”
For some reason, she is very tall for a woman.
A woman with almost the same height as Elric and wearing makeup similar to that of a mask was waiting for her with her body twisted.
A little fear arose, but Tyria tried to suppress it.
Since they were introduced by Elric, it was judged that they were not suspicious people.
“… “Please take care of me.”
Tyria, who sat down while saying this, did not know.
That the person who did her makeup was the saddest and most suspicious person in the world.
Danal, a former assassin of Wolyeong and now a servant of Elric, asked himself as he tried to swallow back tears.
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‘How did my situation end up like this?’
It was a very strange life.
*
Clearly, the strange woman who was in charge of the team had outstanding skills.
Tyria let out a small exclamation.
‘Experts are different after all.’
Basically, the decoration was not much different from the previous day.
The dark blue dress, braided hair, and light makeup were all the same, but there was a clear difference in the details.
It exudes a meticulousness that cannot be described in just one word.
That raised a sense of anticipation in Tyria.
I wonder if Elric will praise me like he did the day before.
Imagining that kind of thing made me feel a little better.
“Good job. “I tell you that you have been of great help to my matriarch.”
“There’s no need to do that… .”
“No. “If you work hard, you should get paid accordingly.”
The woman’s expression became strangely distorted.
Tyria, who was puzzled by this, was soon able to come up with a reasonable answer.
‘It is said that among nobles, there are often cases where they look down on them and do not pay their due.’
Maybe he was relieved that he wasn’t treated like that.
Tyria stood up and said.
“There’s nothing to worry about. “Of course it has to be done.”
“haha… .”
“Then let’s see what happens.”
After saying that and leaving the mansion, Elric was at the entrance.
The moment our eyes met, Elric’s eyes opened wide.
Tyria watched his reaction closely with faint expectations.
It was only then that I could see the pupils trembling slightly and the tendons standing out on the back of the hand holding the cane.
I was embarrassed.
“… “Their workmanship was very good.”
Tyria walked quickly and looked up at Elric.
Elric kissed his lips once and then stuttered.
“You look even prettier today.”
After speaking, he trembled.
Tyria felt her heart beating steadily.
It was as if happiness was welling up and stabbing me in my head.
“… “The head of the family is also proud.”
He said and stretched out his hand.
Then Elric escorted me, although I was still clumsy.
Tyria felt like all other worries were erased from her mind at this moment.
If I go to a banquet, I might end up wasting time in a corner, but whatever.
It seems like I won’t be able to establish a relationship with another noble family this year either, but what else?
I can spend all my time with him today, so wouldn’t that be enough?
Tyria’s little finger was still hanging on Elric’s fingertip while riding the carriage.
I was fortunate that it was a narrow carriage.
*
I didn’t know why Idida had a fever.
Elric felt all his attention focused on Tyria’s little finger hanging at the end of his finger.
It was a finger so thin that it seemed like it would fall off if I broke it.
I was worried that something like that would really happen, and that was why Elric couldn’t hold her hand tightly.
Why can’t I stop even though I think I’m such a fool?
Maybe that’s why she suddenly started to care more.
Elric kept glancing at Tyria who was looking out the window.
All that is visible is the jawline, earlobes, and nape of the neck.
No, I could also catch a glimpse of neatly stretched eyelashes.
It strangely stimulated my nerves.
That’s because her expression is obscured, so my imagination is running wild.
What kind of face does Tyria look like looking out the window right now?
Is her expression as blunt as usual?
There is a high probability that it will be so.
However, we continue to attach meaning to this little finger.
Elric imagined her embarrassed expression.
There was no time for him to feel ashamed of his own shady behavior.
My spinning head was already putting all its effort into concretizing my imagination.
However, it is not drawn well either.
This was because Elric had never seen her make a different expression.
Since there is nothing to use as an example, it is very difficult.
The carriage arrived at the royal castle just as the sorrow was intensifying.
“Let’s go.”
Tyria finally showed her face.
I felt sorry for Ye’s expressionless expression.
It was the moment I hid those feelings and escorted her into the banquet hall.
“It’s noisy today.”
Why not?
There was an accident like that with Count Nimrud the day before.
and,
“Thank you everyone for your concern. But it’s okay. “I am familiar with this location as there have been quite a few assassination attempts.”
The person concerned was showing his face in the banquet hall as if nothing had happened.
Elric felt as if all his elasticity was coming out.
Elbus Graham.
Although we are friends, we are not an ordinary bet.
‘I should either pay attention or not.’
In public places like this, each person has a role that suits them.
Elric did not want to be noticed by the kingdom’s nobles.
This was because I had already realized what kind of position Elric Portman had in aristocratic society.
Making the Portman family’s perception worse than this would be a disservice to Tyria, who had protected the family alone.
“Let’s go over there.”
“yes.”
It was the moment when I was about to lead Tyria to the corner where I had spent time the previous day.
“ah! There it is! “Hey Baron Portman!”
Suddenly, Elric’s body froze.
The head turned creakingly to face the owner of the voice, Elbers.
He shouted with a smile, showing his pure white teeth.
“That Baron Portman saved my day yesterday! “The Baron fell and pushed me, and at that moment, didn’t the assassin’s dagger accidentally fly to where I was?”
Is the author crazy?
While Elric’s thoughts were paralyzed, a quiet voice came from next to him.
“… “Didn’t you say you were going to the bathroom?”
Tyria’s voice was quite stiff.
Elric couldn’t bring himself to look at her face.
Should I say instead, there was a different version of myself.
“Hey Baron! “Come here!”
Elbus Graham.
If your wish is to die, I think I can help you.
Ah, as a friend, I can do that much.
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