CH 64

After hearing the message from the Grand Duke that he would come to pick me up in a little while, I felt disturbed.

“Are you saying we should go see each other again?”

When I was left alone in the room, I grumbled. I fell on my desk and struggled.

I had to go see Kirsec again. Was it because every day was always the same? Tea time seemed to come so quickly.

With an uneasy heart, I got on the carriage and arrived at the Grand Duchy. As I went to the parlor, I begged and begged in my heart that Kirsec would not utter a word that would terrify me today.

Upon entering the drawing room where we met last time, I saw Kirsec sitting.

But today’s Kirsec was strange. He was alone in his thoughts and didn’t even turn his head.

“Hello?”

Should I say that he seemed a little dazed? Should I say that he seemed worried?

When I said hello, Kirsec reacted in shock.

“Huh? Yes. Sit down.”

And he was lost in his mind again. As I sat down, Mrs. Seryl poured tea into our teacups. As a token of her gratitude, I smiled at her and ate the fantastic dessert to my heart’s content.

It tasted so addictive. The taste of magic. I ate and ate voluntarily, not forced, like the meal that Kirsec had not taken care of.

But it’s weird today. Kirsec, who stared blankly at the teacup, was unlike him. He was gloomy and seemed to have no energy at all. It was a peaceful tea time because I paid no attention, but I was concerned because he was in such a strange state.

Even though I drank three more cups of the tea that got refilled and ate all the desserts of each type, Kirsec was still dazed like a soulless person. He wasn’t that kind of kid.

Because of Kirsec, who stared at the teacup without raising his head with a worried face, no words came out of my mouth, even until I had finished eating.

That kid seems to have a problem, but what was the problem? And what would be a serious issue for such a little kid?

I don’t want to worry about it, and I should go home, but I don’t want to. It was hard for me to leave him alone and get up because he felt gloomy and heavy.

“Well, I’m done eating.”

“……Huh?”

Kirsec was startled when I spoke. I was even more surprised to see him trying to get himself together with his big eyes blinking. The kid, who was afraid to stare at me fiercely throughout the two tea times, lost in his mind without even knowing that I was in front of him today? What was he worried about?

“What?”

“I’m done eating. Can I go now?”

Only then did Kirsec turn his eyes to the tea table to see the significantly reduced dessert and nod his head.

“Yes. You can go.”

He was so cold it’s shocking. Seeing Kirsec trying to fall into a world of his own again, regardless of whether I wanted or not, my feet didn’t take a step.

I don’t want to worry about this guy.

“What’s going on?”

At my question, Kirsec’s hazy eyes stared at me. How can those pretty purple eyes be so cloudy? He has those rotten fish eye color

“What’s going on? Did you get scolded?”

I don’t think he’s a character to be so discouraged just for being scolded, but it was strange that I didn’t know Kirsec would get so weak.

So, I asked him to listen to his worries, but Kirsec seems to have found his pride hurt. He stared at me, suddenly returning the focus to his blurry eyes.

“Not scolded! I’m not scolded!”

The words he shot out were full of pride. That’s fine then. I was nosy for nothing. It seemed that his self-esteem was more important than his worries.

“Of course, the Grand Prince won’t be scolded. I’m glad you’re okay. Then I’ll go.”

In response to his reaction, I jumped up and greeted with a bow. I wasn’t that curious, and I didn’t even want to take care of Kirsec that much. He said he didn’t need help, so I decided not to care for it either.

“Hey!”

But when I tried to just go, he stopped me. When I turned around, his cheeks were puffy. I’m really getting tired of dealing with children.

“Shall I sit down again?”

“What’s wrong with you?”

“With me?”

“How can you just go right away?”

What if I don’t go? Does he want me to ask him again what’s wrong with him as he squirmed next to me? Why should I?

“I don’t think you want to talk.”

When I looked at him with blank eyes, Kirsec looked very dissatisfied. I was supposed to be self-centered, but it seemed unpleasant in this situation where that was not possible.

“Ugh!”

Kirsec, who was shaking for a moment in anger, noticed Mrs. Seryl.

“Wait, get out.”

Mrs. Sheryl paused, and Kirsec’s eyes rose sharply. You dare to ignore me? It was this look. At this point, I thought that Kirsec was going to get angry with Mrs. Seryl, so I went ahead and asked Mrs. Sheryl.

“Would you mind staying out for a moment?”

Mrs. Seryl looked at me with a slightly worried look. I said don’t worry and gave her a smile.

She seemed to be worried about what Kirsec would do to me if I was left alone. However, contrary to Mrs. Seryl’s worries, today’s Kirsec had such an expression, but his shoulder lost strength and seemed weak.

It was okay because he didn’t have the strength to fight today. I loosened my hand, wriggling under the table so that I could blow my hand again at any time.

The one to attack first wins!

If he does, I can hit his cheek like he wanted again! Full swing ready! Mrs. Seryl seemed like she understood and left.

But even when Mrs. Seryl disappeared, Kirsec did not easily open up. I guess it’s because of his pride, so I just waited. A stubborn child such as him should be left alone until he decided.

Even though I had nothing to do left and was full, I tried the rest of the desert again. The moment I put the bite-sized meringue cookie into my mouth, Kirsec raised his head and asked.

“…What did you talk about with your father?”

The purple eyes fluttered slightly. It was a mournful feeling, mixed with impatience and longing. His eyes were tenacious, with the will not to take his eyes off me until he heard the answer.

If he finds out that I have cookies in my mouth now, Kirsec was likely to riot by saying, ‘I’m serious right now and you are eating sweets?’

Unable to chew during the strange tension, I slowly melted the meringue cookie in my mouth. It feels like the tip of my tongue is also melting.

Kirsec’s eyes stung and I quickly swallowed it.

“Talked with my father?”

“Yes. What did you talk about with Commander Hertman?”

Kirsec’s body trembled as he clasped his hands together. I could completely read Kirsec’s heart, showing his nervousness and stress.

After I pointed out that the Grand Duke and he should spend time alone, that seemed to be a burden.

But I also didn’t say anything special to my father, and there was nothing particularly helpful for Kirsec.

But Kirsec seemed to be filled with hope when I spoke. Somehow, knowing my father’s blunt personality, he seemed to think that I was in a similar situation to himself.

Of course, we were similar in some ways, but we were still very different.

Unlike the Grand Duke, my father was secretly sloppy and had a foolish temperament for his daughter. And unlike Kirsec, I was a charming and playful daughter.

So, our father-and-daughter was very different from that father-and-son over there.

As I looked at the purple eyes that slowly filled with anticipation, my throat swelled. If I don’t answer this properly, I would be in trouble.