“If you need money, just let me know. And it’s not too late to decide after the new Tagar rises to the position of Crown Prince.”

“You, you alone…!”

“I borrowed only six ships, and one of them was burned. Do you know how much that cost? Victory is Yours, and the loot is mine. Fair, isn’t it?”

“Ha…”

It was late at night, and the intoxication was sufficient. Rocarud once again greeted his lord with a splendid gesture, then returned to his own chamber.

With a smirk on his lips.

Etrang.

‘How did I end up here?’

I stared down at the silk napkin with “Etrang” written on the edge, lost in regret.

The tea party ladies bragged about only going to Etrang, but here, even in broad daylight, it was full of nobles and symbols.

Is there nothing else to do in the daytime when commoners are working and having lunch?

Caidel Gongja, who sat in front of me, warmly smiled as if to comfort me, who was uncomfortable and didn’t know what to do.

I also smiled warmly at him.

The difference in our temperatures was evident. He had the satisfying smile of a man postponing courtship, while I had no choice but to laugh with anger burning.

His words sounded quite plausible.

I violated the etiquette of society, which was an insulting act, so I needed to apologize and came this far according to the demands of the one I had to apologize to…

I mumbled with a grudge.

“This is a losing streak.”

“Huh? What did you say?”

“Oh, nothing. I’m hungry.”

You need a full stomach to fight. Etrang was particularly good at making people dizzy.

“The meal will be served soon, so wait a little. I specifically told the restaurant. ‘As soon as Lord Loar arrives, serve the food.'”

“… You said that to the restaurant about ‘Lord Loar’?”

“Of course.”

“You, Lord Gongja, are a war hero. You are the lion cub of the empire.”

“Well, that title is dangerous. Loar Lamb.”

Suddenly, for some reason, I widened my eyes.

“Lion is the most honorable title that only the Emperor can bestow. Lord Grayan succeeded Lord Loar in Tumbar, and I used such words because I wrote that after saving the aristocrats, but it’s accepted as long as Her Majesty doesn’t take issue. However, if Her Majesty takes issue, it could be a big problem.”

“But the whole world already calls you Lord Gongja.”

“That’s why Her Majesty will tolerate it. But it must be strictly forbidden in formal situations.”

“I didn’t know. I’ll be careful.”

“Indeed, this confirms once again that you have goodwill toward me. Thank you for willingly showing consideration.”

I let my guard down again.

This guy seizes the moment and enters smoothly. Is it because he’s good with a sword?

“Ha…”

I glanced around absentmindedly and discovered that Princess’s tea party member Youngae was sitting at a table near us.
She looked at us and whispered earnestly, but when I turned around, she quickly turned her head and pretended to be innocent.

It was obvious what she was saying.

Caidel Gongja and Lorissha Loar are on a date!

I tilted my head vaguely, avoiding her, and whispered to her.

“Couldn’t you have reserved a more secluded place? ‘Loar Lamb’ prefers a quiet spot.”

Caidel Gongja glanced in the direction I had just looked and chuckled. He quickly grasped the situation.

I touched my forehead with my hand, closed my eyes slightly.

“Did you intentionally choose a place like this? You didn’t even ask about a private room?”

“I like talking to Miss Lorissha. You know how difficult it is to meet someone with whom conversation flows smoothly.”

“I wish it were a bit more difficult!”

At that moment, the dishes began to be served.

So Caidel Gongja stopped talking, but he was smiling as if my words were quite amusing.

Thinking that to others, that smile would probably be what a man in love looks like, my insides boiled with irritation.

I glanced at another table and said.