‘Really, is there something?’

She had asked nonchalantly, but this made her even more curious. However.

“I asked because you kept asking. It’s okay if there’s nothing.”

She felt it would be a dark history to hear about it. Sometimes ignorance is bliss, so she decided not to ask any further.

“To answer your question, I really! I really can’t remember anything.”

“……”

“Everyone must be waiting. Let’s go.”

As Lamein turned her body lightly, Cedric didn’t ask anything more and silently followed her.

Upon arriving at the restaurant.

“Welcome. Lamein, are you feeling well?”

The Duchess of Roger asked in a worried voice.

“Yes. I heard you were sick for a few days. Are you okay?”

And then the Duke of Roger asked.

Her perplexed expression was understandable, because just like Cedric, they were seeing her for the first time in a few days.

“I’m sorry for making you worry. I’m okay now.”

Standing squarely in front of the dining table, Lamein apologized.

“Lamein. Please sit down first.”

In the meantime, Cedric, who had pulled out a chair for her, gently pushed her waist with his palm.

“Thank you, Cedric.”

Responding to her husband’s manners, Lamein gently smiled and took her seat.

The attention that had been focused on her momentarily dissipated.

“Killian. Share the news we discussed earlier with Cedric.”

The Duchess of Roger continued the conversation they had before the two arrived.

“It’s about the invitation from the Duke of Haribo for the party tomorrow.”

Killian said.

Lamein, who thought it had nothing to do with her, slowly raised her eyelids.

“From the Duke of Haribo?”

Cedric’s questioning voice sounded somewhat off.

“Yes. As you know, he throws a party on his daughter’s birthday every year.”

“Oh, I see.”

Cedric responded indifferently and nodded his head.

“It’s really unfortunate for the Duke of Haribo. Every year, he throws a party out of gratitude that his daughter is alive. How would the parents feel?”

The Duchess of Roger spoke in a regretful tone.

“Is Lucia still sick?”

The Duke of Roger asked.

“Yes. That’s what they say.”

“That’s really unfortunate.”

The Duke of Roger shook his head in regret.

“They say she has the same disease as the late Duchess of Haribo. So, the Duke of Haribo handed over all his business to his son Bence and is only taking care of his daughter.”

“Even without this incident, the Duke of Haribo would have handed over his business early since he’s been special since he was young.”

“True. That’s the case.”

Lamein quietly listened to the conversation of the Duke and Duchess of Roger.

“I heard he left for the Western Kingdom a while ago. It seems he has returned.”

“I heard he’s coming back today.”

“Well, he’s never missed his younger sister’s birthday party.”

“The Duke of Haribo cherishes his younger sister, so it wouldn’t be like him to miss it.”

Listening to their conversation, Lamein began to organize things in her head.

From their conversation, she could tell that the man, who Luther at the perfume workshop said was his master, was the Duke of Haribo.

And that he, who had visited the Western Kingdom, was returning today to attend his sister’s birthday party.

‘The Duke of Haribo’s sister is sick?’

Lost in thought, Lamein slightly narrowed her eyes.

According to Luther, the Duke of Haribo traveled around the world to find medicines and sell them.

‘It’s a bit strange to sell the medicines he worked hard to find without finding a medicine to treat his sister, isn’t it?’

He was said to cherish his younger sister a lot.

‘Ah. Hasn’t he found a cure for his sister yet?’

That’s a perfectly possible scenario.

‘While looking for a cure for his sister, he sells the medicines he found here to nobles who have difficulty getting medicines. And at a very high price, too.’

It might not be definite, but the story seems to fit roughly.

‘Then if I attend the birthday party of the Princess of Haribo, I’ll be able to meet the Duke of Haribo.’

It seemed easier to meet him this way than through Luther.

Of course, there would be many watchful eyes, so it would not be easy to have a conversation or deal with him alone.

‘Let’s see what he looks like first. And if I have the chance, I could have a conversation with him.’

Lamein, who had been narrowing her eyes seriously, soon relaxed her gaze.

‘But why do I need to meet that man?’

At the perfume workshop, she thought she should meet a guy who simply sells common drugs at a high price.

And she also thought she might be able to get information about Lamein that she didn’t know.

But she wondered how a man she had never met knew so much about Lamein.

Yet she didn’t know why, but she had the will to meet him.

‘I don’t know. But let’s meet him anyway.’

Lamein, who had sorted out her thoughts, smoothed out her expression.

“But that day, Elina and I were invited to a tea party, so we might not be able to attend. I wish Cedric and Lamein could attend….”

Killian, who trailed off at the end, slowly looked at Cedric’s face.

Why is Killian looking at Cedric like that, she thought at that moment.

“Brother. Are you telling me to meet Duke Haribo now?”

Cedric asked in a very crooked voice.

“Cedric. I knew you would react this way. But this is a formal invitation, so one of us must go.”

“Do I have to attend that tea party? If not, you go.”

Cedric refused to attend the party with his whole body.

“If it was a situation where we didn’t have to attend, I would have done so. But this time, we can’t help it.”

“…….”

“Of course I know you’re not on good terms with Duke Haribo. But don’t forget this is official business.”

Cedric just twisted his tightly closed lips and didn’t say another word.

‘Cedric is not on good terms with Duke Haribo?’

When she glanced around, she saw her husband sitting there with a look on his face that said he was completely out of sorts.

She didn’t know why, but with that expression, it was certain that Cedric disliked Duke Haribo.

“Yes. Cedric. I think Killian is right. Just say hello to Duke Haribo’s ancestors with Lamein and come back.”

The Duchess of Roger said soothingly.

Cedric, who had been holding his breath, let out a short sigh and slowly opened his mouth.

“As you know, Lamein is not well, so I will go alone.”

“Is that a good idea?”

“Yes. I don’t think two people need to go to a place where we just have to say hello and come out.”

Hold on. What does that mean?

‘What about my opinion? Why aren’t you asking for my opinion?’

She was about to lose the opportunity to meet Duke Haribo in an instant.

“Yes. If that’s your opinion, do that.”

Even the Duke of Roger cast his vote for his nonattendance.

“That’s right. Lamein doesn’t like attending parties. That would be best.”

Why is she suddenly like that?

Elina, who had been unusually quiet today, suddenly chimed in.

“Yes. Then…”

I’m going alone. Just as Cedric was about to put a full stop to it.

“I’ll go too!”

Lamein shouted more urgently than ever before.