At that moment, a single word flashed through Roselia’s mind.

Silent sunset… Silent Sunset?

It was a signboard name that she had become familiar with while wandering through the alleyways because of Nadia.

It was a pub located deeper in the alley than the one Nadia worked at.

Solving the puzzle, the concluding phrase she thought she knew looked different now.

This seems like… a message that Rugvela is waiting at Silent Sunset, doesn’t it?

As she pondered, Roselia headed towards the mansion in that direction.
Of course, there was no intention to approach Roselia.

At least, she knew it was safer to go to such places as a man.

In Antonio’s disguise, she planned to lurk near Silent Sunset and only check if there was anyone suspicious who could be Rugvela.

Considering that it might be a trap set by Rugvela, Roselia cautiously sneaked into the alley and surveyed the inside of the tavern.

Rugvela’s target was not Antonio but Roselia herself. Therefore, it was relatively easy to inspect the bar in Antonio’s state.

Leaving clues in the headline of the weekly magazine implied that Rugvela wanted to meet Roselia.

That meant the probability of Rugvela appearing here was high.

While contemplating this, Roselia suddenly felt a chilling sensation behind her neck.

Startled, Roselia turned around, only to have someone forcefully cover her mouth.

“Ugh!”

Damn it, she hadn’t paid attention to her surroundings while focusing on the tavern.

Could it be Rugvela’s trap?

As a man in a dark robe muffled her mouth, Roselia struggled to break free.

At that moment, the man in the robe slowly pushed back the hood, revealing a familiar face.

The owner of the robe was none other than Duke Valtazar.

With an irritated expression, Klaus pressed his forehead as he carefully released Roselia’s mouth.

“How did you know about this place?”

“What?”

“You didn’t come here thinking there’s something in this tavern?”

“Oh, well… I speculated from the last words in Rugvela’s written sign-off in the weekly magazine.”

At Roselia’s words, Klaus widened his eyes in a somewhat surprised manner.

In fact, it was only after sending Alejandro that he looked through the weekly magazine and speculated on that part.

To think she noticed and acted on it before him…

He guessed Rugvela might recognize Roselia’s face. Considering her sharp observation, it was surprising Klaus.

But instead of being impressed, a sigh escaped him as he thought that she wouldn’t just let this matter go quietly.

“He deliberately provoked Roselia to bring her here.”

“On the contrary, it also means that Rugvela is waiting for Roselia here.”

With a furrowed brow, he coldly remarked.

“Please, can’t you just stay quietly in the mansion?”

Without yielding, Roselia frowned and spoke firmly.

“If you’re a Duke, can you just stand by while the Closet Lady is in a dangerous situation?”

“…Not a word of agreement.”

With a deep sigh, Klaus, looking complicated, roughly swept his bangs aside.
“I don’t know why Rugvela wants to meet Roselia, but it’s definitely not for a good reason. Whether it’s to threaten me or to use it as a means to threaten the Crown Prince, I don’t know, but the important thing is that she’s in danger.”

Clauss, who said this much, stared into her eyes and took a step closer.

“Where is Roselia?”

Meeting Clauss’s penetrating gaze, she swallowed hard and took a step back.

“She’s not here.”

“It’s not about her not being here; it’s about where she is.”

Suddenly, Roselia’s back was against the wall, but she calmly responded.

“As Roselia is in a dangerous situation, it’s better if few people know about her whereabouts.”

With each precise word she spoke, Clauss’s expression crumpled.

“I’m fine, so tell me.”

With Clauss’s firm demand, Roselia’s expression turned displeased.

“Why should I believe you, Your Grace? Until a moment ago, it seemed like you were bothered by anything related to Roselia.”

“That…!”

At that moment, several men emerged from the tavern, approaching the alley.

Startled, while Roselia was still processing, Clauss quickly pulled her into his large robe.

Suddenly embraced by Clauss’s massive frame, Roselia had to stiffen and hold her breath.

Clauss kept her from moving and swiftly covered her with his robe.

From a distance, it would appear as if a giant man stood there, thanks to Clauss’s large stature and the robe.

Ignoring the men passing by in the alley, who seemed to pay no attention to Clauss standing there, they continued their conversation.

“Rugvela said a woman looking for her would come. Looks like she hasn’t shown up.”

“Well, as long as we wait, we can get paid, so it doesn’t matter.”

“Did they say the woman’s name was Roselia?”

“Whether it’s Roselia or whatever, anyone looking for Rugvela should be brought in. Let’s wait and see.”

Once the men were far away, Clauss relaxed and released the hand that was holding Roselia.

His gaze was still fixed on the men who were moving farther away.

“It’s somewhat fortunate that Roselia is not here.”

In fact, the awkward thing was that Roselia had come here herself…

Feeling embarrassed for no reason, she coughed, and Clauss’s bluish eyes stared down at her.