“Ah, my apologies if I was bothersome. Your Grace.”
The knight courteously lowered his head in apology towards Nelia, then looked back at Duke Hart.
“I have something to discuss with you, Your Grace, about the monster extermination in the eastern desert.”
“Yes, His Majesty said it must be captured.”
Duke Hart’s tone seemed somewhat weary.
“However, no matter how much we search, there is no monster. It seems like a mirage was mistaken for it and reported…”
“I think the same.”
Duke Hart extended a teacup to the knight. The knight received it, saying, ‘Thank you.’
The rigid armor of the knight and the elegant, delicate teacup made a rather amusing contrast.
Nelia barely held back a chuckle, amused by the sight.
Duke Hart’s gaze caught her just then.
‘…I shouldn’t laugh when they are discussing important matters.’
She managed to suppress the corners of her lips from curving upwards. Luckily, Duke Hart silently averted his gaze.
“The giant snake that attacked His Majesty ten years ago is undoubtedly dead. And yet, His Majesty is still obsessed with the snake…”
The knight sighed heavily.
Listening to the conversation, Nelia thought to herself.
‘It certainly is a tough situation.’
How was it different from asking to bring strawberries in the winter? Only the subordinate staff would die in the process.
Considering his oneonone conversation with Duke Hart, the knight didn’t seem to be of an ordinary rank, and it looked quite hard.
Before she knew it, Nelia was sympathetically watching the knight with a somber expression.
“I will explain to His Majesty again. There is no snake.”
The Duke spoke in a calm voice. His voice not only carried calmness but also a chilling undertone.
In contrast, the knight’s expression brightened at the Duke’s affirmative response.
“Thank you, Your Grace. As you may have noticed… that’s also the reason why I came all the way to your mansion. His Majesty only listens to you.”
At the knight’s grumbling words, Duke Hart subtly laughed, all signs of coldness gone.
“He may pay a bit more heed to my opinions, but he doesn’t blindly follow me in everything.”
“You don’t need to be modest. It’s a fact known to all nobles in the capital that His Majesty only relies and trusts in you, Your Grace.”
Once again, Nelia could feel the Duke’s firm position within the empire.
As she worked as the Duke’s maid, her perception of Duke Hart had also gradually changed.
The first meeting was with a savior who saved her without reason, the second meeting with someone who had been stepped on by her.
And now… a handsome, mysterious character with unknown intentions.
He was perfect in handling work and received admiring glances from people.
“You must be busy, please go, Commander.”
While redefining her understanding of Duke Hart, Nelia turned her head towards the knight at the mention of ‘Commander’.
‘Commander…?’
So, was this man the commander of the royal knights?
Nelia’s eyes widened.
Because Duke Hart was the only Duke in the empire, all his guests were equally distinguished.
Just then, Nelia’s eyes met Duke Hart’s again.
In that instant, she realized she was caught staring at the commander.
Nelia hurriedly averted her gaze and, as if nothing had happened, looked down at the document and moved her pen.
“I would like to chat a little more as I haven’t seen Your Grace in a long time…”
The commander, looking like he was enjoying his rare outing from the palace, seemed reluctant to get up.
Duke Hart then made a troubled face.
“I apologize, Commander. I have an appointment with another guest.”
“Ah, then naturally, I should stand up. I apologize for my rudeness.”
The Knight Commander abruptly stood from his seat.
“There’s no need for you to see me out. After all, you’ve hurt your foot.”
“In that case, I apologize, but I will bid my farewell here.”
Duke Hart rose from the sofa and gave a slight nod to the Knight Commander, bidding him farewell.
Thud.
Once the door closed, they were alone again.
Nelia rose from her seat to support him. She approached Duke Hart and offered her hand.
Duke Hart looked at her hand, then firmly gripped it.
It was time to take a step, but his gaze was still fixed on her.
“……Your Grace?”
The Duke slowly opened his mouth.
“Nelia.”
Duke Hart’s voice was serious. It felt much heavier than usual.
Nelia blushed.
Could it be because she stared at the Knight Commander a bit while working……?
If that’s the case, Nelia wanted to argue internally.
People aren’t robots, how can they only work……!
No, looking at Ton, the butler of this mansion, and the maids, it seemed like they could do just that…….
What is Duke Hart going to say, Nelia looked up at him anxiously.
But a completely unexpected question popped out.
“Did you…… happen to find that man attractive?”
“Cough.”
Taken aback, Nelia swallowed her saliva and choked.
As her coughing continued, Duke Hart, startled, patted her back.
“Nelia, are you alright?”
No.
Cough cough. Nelia coughed one last time, then glared at Duke Hart.
Male lead says he’s pregnant — and it’s female lead’s child
Something seems a bit off about this world.
Wang Zhao thought as she watched a pregnant man walking towards her…
Intro
Female lead finds herself in a world where the men who possess the ability to bear children.
As she navigates this unfamiliar reality, she is caught off guard by the sudden appearance of her boyfriend, who reveals that he is pregnant.
Is this truly her boyfriend?
Why can’t she recall any details about their time together?
She begins to doubt whether the child her boyfriend is carrying is even hers.
Is there a hidden reason behind her amnesia, or could it be a side effect of her sudden arrival in this strange new world?
Just when it seems the protagonist’s life couldn’t become any more entangled, her ex-boyfriend makes an unexpected appearance, raising questions about the protagonist’s past.
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