“Everyone emphasized how important he is, so you don’t know how much effort I put in. The high and mighty value a well-written letter more than gold, don’t they?”

I asked, looking at Mrs. Emerun, whose expression turned sour.

I sighed in relief, placing my hand on my chest.

“Fortunately, my sincerity seemed to have worked. Since it was prepared in the name of our family, he must have appreciated the gesture and offered to escort me.”

“Ha, as if a prince of the empire would be swayed by such a simple thing? Stop making up nonsense…”

“There’s some truth in what she says.”

Mrs. Emerun scoffed, then suddenly stiffened her face and turned to look at the count.

‘Really?’

That was the look on her face.

The count nodded seriously.

“A sentence rich with truth is the true value that we nobles should pursue. There’s even a tale of a letter stopping a war. Seems like she’s not as ignorant as we thought.”

I admired him inwardly.

‘The poet in the corner comes in handy sometimes.’

Count Lorentz, typically busy with his poetry rather than managing the estate, was a typical scholar, better suited for reciting his own poems than handling family affairs.

‘The Lorentz family’s finances plummeted because he, as the head, got involved in talentless business ventures.’

If his son Hubert hadn’t been competent, their family fortunes would have dwindled long ago.

Anyway, with the count’s support, Mrs. Emerun had nothing more to say. She furiously waved her fan, her face like she had tasted something bitter.

Seeing Mrs. Emerun silenced, Aris, looking uneasy, forced a smile.

“I understand the count’s words. But stopping a war with just a letter? Maybe someone exaggerated?”

“…….”

“It’s hard to believe that a simple letter moved the prince’s heart.”

Before the count could reply, Aris continued speaking.
I took a deep breath and spoke quickly.

“But there’s a minor problem.”

“…….”

“That is, it takes time to become a diviner.”

“How long?”

“About 3 years?”

“……What?”

I couldn’t forget his incredulous expression at that time.

‘That’s why I thought it was a failure.’

“Miss?”

“……Yes. This time, it was just good luck.”

“Ha, what does it matter if it’s luck? It’s such a relief! I was really worried.”

Jenny, who had been holding her breath, spoke excitedly.

“You must be hungry from the tension. Should I bring some snacks?”

“No need for snacks, but could you bring some hot tea?”

“Of course, Miss! I’ll brew it very fragrant!”

Jenny exited the room with a lively shake of her hips.

Watching her leave, I chuckled and then placed the prince’s letter on the table.

I opened the round lid of the container I had hidden in my palm.

Inside were several beads. I took out one, the size of a fingernail, and smelled it.

‘It’s medicine, isn’t it?’

Pressing it with my finger, it crumbled softly. It was the same medicine the prince had applied.

‘Give the disease and then the cure.’

But I wasn’t upset.

I unwrapped the bandage, applied the medicine from the prince, and then wrapped a new bandage.

After treating the wound, I took out a jewelry box from the drawer.

Among the glittering jewels, I carefully held a plain-looking stone.

It used to emit a refreshing aura when shining, but now it felt like an ordinary stone.

“I will find someone to help me, Leo. Not a guardian, but an ally. I still don’t understand what you meant by finding out who I am…”

My grip on the stone tightened.

Anyway, I succeeded in making contact with the prince as planned.

‘For now, this is enough.’

I clenched my fists. There was hope.

At least, I had taken the first step.

The royal court of Hermannon, keeping a keen eye on the prince’s movements, also heard about the minor commotion at the Lorentz house.

“Is it true that the Lorentz girl didn’t enter the prince’s room?”

“Yes. A maid from the count’s house did come with a gift, but nothing untoward happened.”

“Hmm, so the prince was really impressed by the gift and the letter?”

King Hermannon, stroking his bearded chin with two fingers, had a complex expression on his face.

“Is he that sentimental? That big barbarian?”

“If it’s true, it’s unexpected. Should we immediately summon all the renowned calligraphers and professors in the city?”

As his attendant eagerly awaited the king’s command, the king waved his hand.

“Wait, don’t be hasty. It’s surprising enough that the Lorentz girl dodged the issue, but to think such things caught the prince’s interest is unbelievable.”

A deep worry clouded the king’s face.

“What do you think? Do you believe the prince’s letter?”