He said it gracefully, but the underlying meaning was clear. An arrogant and domineering figure. Originally, someone with such a demeanor had been kind to Maria so far, but unfortunately, it seemed that it didn’t reach Maria.

“…I’ve never seen such a side from you.”

Hearing the muttering, Lady Sophron quickly followed the prince. However, before she could even run, she spotted the prince standing far away.

The place the prince chose was the eastern corridor. Originally, it was a place with a conference table and blue hydrangeas.

But now, in front of the prince, there were gorgeous vases and vividly blooming pink lisianthus.

Leopold’s face, staring down at the lisianthus with sharp eyes, blurred for a moment.

Certainly, when he comes to Tiaze Palace…

“…It felt comfortable.”

The prince’s words came out as if he was reminiscing. There was a hint of regret in his voice as if recalling something. In that brief moment, Lady Sophron, annoyingly, recalled something from a long time ago.

It was when Lady Madeleine brought blue hydrangeas to this conference table for the first time.

“When His Highness sees this flower, he says his eyes feel comfortable.”

“But the language of this flower is…”

At that time, Lady Sophron paused for a moment. She didn’t want to say anything to the smiling lady that would worry her.

However, as if it was nothing, the lady said.

“Irremovable, that’s what it means.”

“Even though you know.”

“But you also know, right? Depending on the soil, this flower can change color. So, in places with strong alkaline soil in the southern fortress, seeing this blue hydrangea is sometimes called a ‘miracle.'”

The expectant voice of the lady scattered.

Lady Sophron blinked her eyes. The prince, who looked somewhat empty, opened his eyes sharply again as usual.

At that moment, Lady Sophron thought that a futile miracle was belatedly blooming.

While the two hands placed on the dress were trembling, Maria’s head was filled with various thoughts.

Receiving such looks was always Olivia Madeleine’s share. I was just watching Olivia Madeleine’s frozen expression, who was sitting next to Leopold.

But Maria Ethel raised her head. Before strange thoughts overwhelmed her, Maria had to think of another way.

Leopold was behaving like this now because he wanted to show Olivia Madeleine our current state. If I showed a perfect image to the Duke and Olivia, Leopold would surely love me dearly again.

The budget shortfall could be filled as much as needed.

The Ethel Marquisate was very wealthy, and my father loved me more than anyone.

If I went to my father, he would not only fill the budget shortfall but also come up with a good solution.
“Father also wishes for me to ascend to the position of a confirmed crown princess.”

“……I must leave now. Prepare the carriage for me.”

Until a moment ago, the eyes, which were as naive as those of a young noble lady, began to sparkle in a vivid blue.

At that moment, the gate of the Ethel Marquisate opened and then closed. The carriage entering the elaborately decorated garden had the crest of Duke Elkin, the leader of the aristocratic faction, engraved on it.