Watching the two of them quietly, Lizbet smiled happily and walked ahead.

The market was much more complicated than she thought.

Not only the Empire citizens but also people from nearby countries gathered here to buy and sell goods, creating a lively atmosphere that made Sesenia and Teddy feel overwhelmed.

The streets were also complicated. As they passed through the streets where the carriage couldn’t pass, street vendors were bustling to prevent them from entering.
Lizbet managed to find her way through the complex streets, almost losing Lizbet several times, and they finally arrived in a somewhat secluded area.

All roads seemed to branch out from a square with a refreshing fountain, starting from the fountain itself in eight directions.

After reaching there, Sesenia let out a deep sigh.

“The market is quite a challenging place.”

Sitting on a chair near the fountain, Sesenia leaned back.

Although she looked quite unimpressive for a noble’s daughter, Sesenia, who was already exhausted, paid no attention to other people’s gazes.

“No, it’s just crowded today, that’s all.”

“Is that so? Still, it’s peaceful here.”

Children running around near the fountain. Parents holding their hands. Merchants who were driven away from the main street and set up stalls here.

The fountain, making sounds and spouting water from time to time, strangely provided a sense of comfort.

“Is that so?”

That’s when it happened.

A merchant selling flowers caught Sesenia’s eye.

In an instant, she remembered what had happened today. Ian, who tried to catch her attention by offering flowers.

‘I’m annoyed because that image of him boasting that he loves me keeps coming to mind.’

In such a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, why should her joy be spoiled by an insignificant human?

Whether Teddy noticed her uncomfortable expression or not, he promptly blocked her way.

“Tedy.”

“Yes, my lady.”

“Will you give me a gift?”

“A gift?”

“Yes. Just give me one flower.”

Sesenia handed him a coin.

“A flower?”

“Yeah. I received a flower as a gift today. Very big, splendid, and magnificent. Oh, and an expensive and precious flower as a gift.”

“But why… My gift of a flower would be nothing special…”

Teddy looked at Sesenia with a rather sullen expression.

“No. Who gives the flower is more important. I want it from you. That way, after receiving the gift, I might feel a bit better about the dirty feeling. I think I can’t hate an innocent flower.”

Was there any need for more words?

Without hesitation, Teddy moved to buy the flower.

Thousands of flowers were there. He had never been born so free. He had never lived an ordinary life like an ordinary person.

To him, his owner gave him an ordinary life.

“Are you buying flowers?”

“Yes. I will give these flowers to the one I love.”

“Oh my… You’re so cute.”

As he said that, Teddy’s face turned red. Love, he said.

“Is it a one-sided love?”

“Wha… what?”

Teddy lowered his head with a shy expression.

“Your face shows that you don’t know what to do because you like it too much.”

“Ah…”

It felt like his emotions had been exposed, but strangely, he didn’t mind.

An odd feeling overwhelmed Teddy. It was ticklish and warm.

The gaze looking at him was so affectionate that he couldn’t understand.

In a situation he had never experienced, he extended a coin.
“Um… But I don’t have any money…”

“That’s perfect.”

“Perfect?”

What could be perfect?

“Well, there happens to be the most noble flower. Tell the person you’re giving it to always to carry this flower.”

It was an orange-colored flower.

“This flower?”

The flower neatly wrapped in yellow paper was incredibly fresh.

“Yes.”

“It’s a flower that will last a very, very long time. It carries your feelings.”

“Ah…”

“And if the person holding this flower faces danger, one petal will fall off at a time.”

“That… Isn’t it extremely valuable?”

Teddy couldn’t understand why someone would give such a flower for just a single coin. It felt like it should be handed over with a whole pocket rather than a single coin.

‘Is this a scam…?’

Otherwise, who would give such a precious flower just by hearing the explanation?

At that moment, as if knowing Teddy’s thoughts, the owner of the flower shop smiled.

“It’s not a scam, and it’s not just giving. Items with emotions are quite precious. Especially emotions of pure and clean love, without a speck of dust.”