The viscount stopped in his tracks. Just then, Klaus, accompanied by his guards and a chamberlain, appeared in the distance.
He clicked his tongue.
“Hehe, Museal can even distinguish the Crown Prince’s footsteps now.”
“I naturally became accustomed to it while accompanying His Highness.”
Klaus didn’t have any peculiar habits; I had just grown used to the sound of his footsteps.
The viscount and I politely performed the aristocratic courtesy towards Klaus.
Klaus nodded vaguely in response to the greeting.
“You’ve been waiting for me. Let’s talk inside, Viscount.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
The two of them immediately entered the study.
I quietly closed the door from outside. It wouldn’t be appropriate for an aide to be present during the Crown Prince’s discussions with officials from the Ministry of Finance.
The chamberlain who remained with me spoke in a low voice.
“You safely returned from the study.”
“Yes, he seemed unexpectedly calm. I was quite surprised too.”
The chamberlain smiled subtly and withdrew with a graceful stride.
“Hmm.”
It’s a relief that nothing happened.
To be honest, I didn’t dislike the secret study. The atmosphere in that space was quite warm and exciting.
It was probably a good idea to keep it a secret from Lumi.
I turned back towards the terrace. I poured the remaining tea from the water bottle into the cup and took a sip.
I wonder if my letter arrived safely to Lumi. I’m concerned about whether she’ll take my advice seriously.
Right now, I have no idea what kind of conversation might be happening between Viscount Poyerbach and Klaus while they are alone.
But before getting into the main topic, will they engage in small talk and perhaps mention Evangeline at least once?
The meeting of the male and female leads was just a matter of time now. Will Lumi be able to enter a successful capture route within this urgent timeframe?
Even when I think about it, twisting the original plot won’t be easy.
After the viscount left, Klaus called me.
“Now, it’s the last volume of Chartin’s report.”
He took a rolled-up bundle of papers from his arms. I politely accepted the copy.
“I heard from the chamberlain that you returned safely. Are you really okay?”
“I’m fine.”
Klaus answered nonchalantly, and a slight smile appeared on his face, as if he had thought of something enjoyable.
“You managed to keep Viscount Poyerbach from leaving too soon.”
“I wasn’t sure when you would arrive, so I tried to buy some time while having a cup of tea.”
“Tea? But I didn’t see any traces of teacups.”
“I have a separate bottle where I carry my own tea. I used that.”
His gaze seemed to ask me for a cup too, so I quickly offered my hand.
“But I already finished it. Besides, it wasn’t that good.”
He shrugged disappointedly.
“Too bad.”
Even if it’s regrettable, there’s nothing I can do. I couldn’t serve him the hastily made black tea.
“Instead, once I improve my skills, I will definitely make you delicious tea.”
“…….”
He made a dissatisfied expression, but I decided to ignore it.
“Do you have any instructions regarding Viscount Poyerbach’s visit?”
“You’ve become quite adept at beating around the bush.”
Klaus mumbled incredulously, but he promptly responded to my question.
“There’s a matter to discuss rather than giving instructions. Have a seat for a moment.”
If he’s asking me to sit down, it seems like this will be a lengthy conversation.
Klaus looked at me with a reserved expression.
“Have you heard of Lady Ferner?”
“Yes, I’m aware.”
Even though I read the original work only once, I remembered that name. She was a supporting character, a woman who served the villainous Elfriede Lady until she was callously discarded after being used to set a trap for Evangeline.
In the original work, she used Evangeline to secure her own fate, and while it was a case of reaping what she sowed, it was somewhat pitiful at the same time.
Klaus pursed his lips.
“Then the discussion should go quickly. According to the viscount, she’s building a business using the inheritance from her deceased husband.”
Lady Ferner, a commoner who married into nobility, failed to produce an heir before her husband’s death. As a result, her husband’s title passed on to other relatives.
Having lost her noble status, she became part of the gentry.
“He recently sent a petition to the Ministry of Finance.”
“A petition?”
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