“Britney, let me say it again. Don’t do anything. If you’re thinking of ruining the wedding tomorrow, don’t ever do it. If you do anything, you’ll only move further away from the path of becoming the Crown Princess.”

Britney had prepared dozens of plans to ruin Rishi’s wedding tomorrow. She didn’t want to see Rishi finish the wedding with a happy face.

“But if I become the Crown Princess, there’s no other way.”

Though it might be a bit twisted, tomorrow she had to congratulate Iris with a smiling face.

+++

After the party, Rishi, returning to his room, immediately removed his makeup and soaked his body in a bathtub filled with warm water.

Blisters had formed on his feet, not yet accustomed to heels, and his calves were swollen. He hadn’t eaten properly because he had to wear a dress, and he felt like he might faint.

Krishna applied a pack mixed with honey, herbs, and fruits to Rishi’s face after removing the makeup.
“It must be tough, but please endure a bit more, Lady Iris. It will be over soon.”

“There are still two days left. Ugh, it’s really agonizing. The wedding.”

“You should be the happiest bride in the world, but it seems painful. Tomorrow, Lady Iris, you will be truly beautiful.”

“Of course, I suppose so.”

Krishna liked the part where Rishi didn’t fake humility.

“You must be very hungry, so I’ve prepared a salad. Come out and have it.”

“I’ll eat here.”

“Just a moment.”

On the plate Krishna brought, only half of the salad was there.

“Oh, another prank.”

As Rishi sighed, Krishna chuckled and installed a bathtub cover. On top of it, she placed the salad plate.

“Enjoy your meal, Lady Iris. I’ll be right here, so call if you need anything.”

Rishi picked up the fork. Even the salad without dressing looked delicious, as she was too hungry.

As she tasted the bitter salad, the bathroom door opened cautiously, and Erwel entered.

“Erwel, what…?”

Erwel put his index finger to his lips, and Rishi quickly closed her mouth.

Approaching cautiously, Erwel, who had come to relay something, knelt down beside the bathtub.

“Shiny is taking a short nap.”

Did he come to inform about Shiny? It doesn’t matter if she falls asleep like that.

“Shiny is a bit… harsh. Shiny is used to starving because she has to wear dresses a lot.”

Ah, he came to talk about something else.

Now that she thought about it, Erwel was always in a submissive position when he was with Krishna.

“But Lady Iris wouldn’t be like that.”

Erwel mumbled, taking something out of his arms. It was wrapped in a napkin, so the contents couldn’t be seen, but the smell alone hinted at what it was.

Rishi reached out with trembling hands and accepted it.

Unwrapping it, it shone brightly, even just its presence…

“A meat sandwich… and there are two slices of meat…”

“Hurry and eat, Lady Iris. You don’t need to become unsightly just because you had a bit of it the day before the party…”

“Erwel… I didn’t know, but it seems I love Erwel.”

Erwel blushed.

“It’s a great honor for me, but if you say it so sincerely with such undressing, it seems too genuine, so I feel like I should at least kiss you…”

While Erwel was mumbling, Rishi was already taking a bite of the sandwich.

As soon as it entered her mouth, the rich meat aroma and the taste of sweet and salty sauce spread.

The affection for Erwel in Rishi’s heart reached an indescribable height.

“Eugh. This is… incredible.”

“Yes, yes. I get it, so focus on eating. Before Krishna comes to snatch it away.”

While Rishi, with a determined look, was concentrating on eating the sandwich, Erwel knelt by the bathtub, watching her eat the sandwich eagerly.
When I first received the request to become the maid of the Green Countess, I honestly felt a bit uncomfortable. Of course, it was a position as a maid in the ‘Green family,’ which everyone undoubtedly desired, but Erwel was simply not the type to be a maid. However, the reason I accepted was because of Krishna.

At first, I liked Rishi because she was beautiful. She was so beautiful that even the nickname “the flower of the Witley Duke’s family” seemed inadequate.

Next, other aspects caught my eye. The way she handled the razor without hesitation, her skill in dealing with the Green Count, the smile and dignity she never lost even in awkward situations.

With her petite stature, Rishi sometimes felt more enormous than anyone else.

So, Erwel, not only because Rishi liked her but also because he wanted to protect the Countess, who seemed small, clever, strong, and yet had weak aspects.

‘Ah, she’s sometimes cute.’

After Rishi finished eating the sandwich, she was sucking sauce off her fingers.

It might seem dirty if someone else did it, but when Rishi did it, it looked adorable, like an innocent girl’s action.

Erwel realized that not many people could see Rishi’s actions like this.

‘Trusts me, doesn’t she?’

It felt uplifting.

“That was amazing, Erwel. What you did just now was really, truly amazing.”

“Was it?”

“Ha, really… Erwel, I will definitely repay this favor. Whenever you encounter difficulties, always tell me. This is, um, ten times.”

Rishi spread out ten fingers.

“About ten times, I can help Erwel.”

Erwel chuckled.

“You seem to be enjoying it.”

At the voice from behind, Erwel stood up abruptly and instinctively put his hand on his side.

Kei, who was leaning against the door, lifted both hands slightly.

“Whoa. It’s me, Erwel.”

Erwel let go of his hand from his waist and glared at Kei.

“You should knock, my lord.”

“I sneaked in because I wanted to surprise Rishi, but I didn’t know you’d be here.”

Erwel couldn’t believe that he hadn’t noticed Kei’s approach. Come to think of it, it was always like that. Kei always appeared unexpectedly.

“Sorry for interrupting your good time with Rishi, but go rest. I’ll take care of the rest of the matters.”