“Whaaat?”

“But I can’t help it. I want to dance with the princess, and if she really doesn’t like it…….”

I had no choice but to utilize the only weapon left to me.

Cain, who had whispered so, pulled away from me and gently smiled.

He looked as if nothing had happened at all.

‘Wow, look how wicked this young one is.’

He must have lived much longer than my previous life in human years.

But since even the pets raised by humans are judged by their owners’ ages, that boy is still much younger than me.

“You, really doing this? You swear to the pinky and stick to it?”

“Well, it depends on the princess’s goodwill.”

“Ugh…… If my lie is discovered, I’m in big trouble!”

“It’s simple. Just take my hand, go out to the hall, and spend a little time there.”

I was momentarily seized with a desire to flee, but having been caught at my weak point, I had no choice but to be led into the center of the hall.

“Why are you doing this? There’s no need to dance with me.”

“I wanted to talk comfortably for a while. There’s no need to watch other people’s eyes here.”

Indeed, it was as Cain said.

With the music that was just fast enough to stimulate the excitement of the banquet and the relaxed dancing people, there was enough space in between, and conversation was much more pleasant than when surrounded by the crowd.

“What do you want to talk about with me?”

“Princess Bella is the Lord’s daughter, so you will grow up quickly. Now you are so small and cute.”

“…… You left out the most important part.”

“Hehe, you are more intelligent than I thought. I must have a good eye for people.”

Why are you happy that I’m smart?

I wanted to smack him in the head, but I was too busy not falling over, tangled in the continuous steps of the dance.

“Hold my hand tightly, Princess. I’ll be so sad if you fall and hurt your knee.”

“Then I’ll charge you for it. My body is very expensive.”

“Haha, of course. You are the Lord’s daughter, so you are smarter than your peers. But trust me a little more now.”

I had no choice but to take Cain’s hand and stiffly move my body as he led.

I tried to step in time with the music, but because of the height difference, Cain had to bend his back completely, and it looked as ridiculous as a grandfather dancing with his granddaughter.

“Look over there, it’s Duke Fernan’s Young Master and the princess. Isn’t that a cute couple?”

“That’s right, hehe. Just look at the princess hopping along to the dance. Duke Fernan’s Young Master’s eyes are very loving.”

The stilted movements that were closer to a rhythm than a dance drew pleased laughter from the onlookers.

By the time we had reached the center of the hall away from the crowded edge, Cain spoke in a voice only I could hear.

“Be careful of the Lipel family. There are those among them who would harm Bella.”

“……!!”

Lipel.

I definitely remembered that name.

The one who would be the biggest competitor for the position with me and Lord.

That is, the family of my eldest brother Wilhelm’s inlaws.

“Currently, Charlotte of the Lipel family, the head, is not a particularly wicked person. But she’s someone who would do anything for the honor of the family.”

“You…… Who are you? How do you know this?”

“It’s not time to tell you in detail yet.”

“I don’t even know your name. You should at least tell me your family name.”

Speaking as sternly as I could, Cain’s purple eyes met mine.

“My name is Cain de Fernan. I am the son of Duke Fernan.”

The Duke Fernan family guarded the western border region and, along with the Lipel family, had significant sway in the council of elders.

While Lipel had a strong political force as a prestigious family, Fernan possessed a formidable army.

Traditionally, politics and the military were close, so I had heard that the relationship between the two families wasn’t bad.
Why on earth is he warning me?

“Just wanted to let you know. It’s not bad to be cautious in advance.”

“Then, did the Repel family send someone bad to me?”

“We don’t know who plotted the assassination yet. But judging by the circumstances, it seems highly likely.”

Just glanced at it, and already knows that an assassin has entered Rose Palace.

How much of the truth does he know?

“You look like you’re dying of curiosity. But this is all I can say. I haven’t found definite evidence yet.”

“Why are you telling me all this?”

“I’ve just been curious from the beginning. Who my betrothed is, the one decided before I was even born.”

“What?”

Betrothed? Is this guy my potential marriage partner?

‘Who decides the marriage?’

I’m only three years old!

“When we met at the lake, I never imagined, but my suspicion turned to certainty. I think my heart fluttered a bit when you offered to carry me to Rose Palace.”

“……You, are you not feeling well already?”

“Unfortunately, I’m very healthy. My heart, liver, and all are fresh enough to offer you.”

Hmm, this guy seems to have a severe condition.

I know I have the tendency to captivate my kin since I was born into the Road family, but if it starts this early, won’t it get dangerous later on?