Chapter 38
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“Are you all right, Young Lady? Do you feel nauseous?”
Serina swore lowly, showing the disgusting feeling to the fake Young Lady who pretended to be worried and lifted me up.
She bit her lips and nodded. It was because she couldn’t let go of the current situation.
“Your Majesty, people like Biherville Young Lady, who have sensitively developed divine powers, sometimes react to the magic circle of the imperial family and become like this. Please understand.”
It was true. However, my divine power wasn’t to the point of being crushed by the magic circle.
She deliberately made Nadia and Driane public.
‘Why?’
I was confused about the purpose of the fake princess. Didn’t she have the divine power to do these things alone?
That being said, the fact that I have a divine beast was a secret that I had to hide until the end.
When it becomes known that I signed a contract with divine power, the fake princess will become inferior to me.
But why?
“Biherville Young Lady, I’m sorry for not being considerate of you.”
I quickly got up and bowed at the Emperor’s apology.
“No, Your Majesty. I am very sorry that I have made a fuss because I can’t control my divine powers.”
“No. It’s nothing. But, by any chance— is that divine beast next to you?”
“Yes—. Your Majesty.”
I could hear the low laughter of the fake princess.
******
The highlight of the debutante was a dance performed by Young Lady who had their debutante.
It was a dance where they put their palms together and danced around, but it was postponed urgently because of me.
It was a very embarrassing situation for me, resting in the waiting room of the Young Lady who were making their debutante.
“I… I’m really sorry.”
The Young Lady waved their hands at my apology. Of course, there was also a Young Lady with a slightly disappointed expression on her face, but she quickly changed her expression.
As Serina said, I thought it was good to see their faces at least once in advance.
“By the way— did you really sign a contract with a divine beast?”
“Yes—”
A small exclamation spread around.
A smile appeared on the faces of the Young Ladies. I thought it was a little relieved to see them say that because it was really cute.
“I didn’t even hear that Young Lady Enotis, who was born with a strong divine power, signed a contract with a divine beast. You’re amazing!”
Everyone nodded at Young Lady Tina’s words.
Although the dance time was delayed, everyone was looking at this side with curious eyes, perhaps wondering about the divine beast that appeared.
“By any chance, can you show me the divine beast?”
“Right! Is it possible?”
I was a little tired from the excessive amount of divine power, but it was not to the point where I couldn’t.
I asked Nadia and Driane in advance, and I was about to nod my head, but Young Lady Reina opened her mouth.
“Young Lady Lione’s complexion doesn’t look good. How about asking her a favor next time?”
Young Lady Reina’s words made other Young Lady’s cheeks red.
“Come to think of it, you look pale. I’m sorry that you must be having a hard time because you’re sensitive with your divine power.”
“No! That’s okay—”
“No, please invite me to another tea party next time. I’ll ask you then, so you can rest for now.”
Young Lady Reina said firmly. Everyone nodded at her words.
I said sorry one more time and leaned on the sofa, but there was a sign of presence outside.
Knock knock.
The Young Lady, who was near the door, told her to come in, and the maid bowed politely and entered.
“Young Lady Lione Biherville. Your Majesty is calling.”
Silence fell for a moment. I knew he was talking to my father, but I never imagined that he would find me.
I was flustered and stood still, but Young Lady Reina pushed me slightly on the back.
It was rude not to answer the Emperor’s call.
I quickly came to my senses and stepped forward.
“You can come this way.”
The maid took the lead and guided me. The inside of the palace was complicated.
Memorizing the way was not difficult, but I thought I would get lost here.
“We’re here.”
The maid bowed to me and told the knight standing in front of the door that I had come.
Soon the door opened.
The documents were piled high as if they were in the office, and my father was sitting on one sofa.
“Did you have to call her?”
My father, who pulled his leg, said disrespectfully. When he looked at Your Majesty in surprise, Your Majesty spoke as if nothing had happened.
“You just say no without listening, so shouldn’t I ask the person involved?”
“It’s a refusal to listen to.”
“I won’t know until I ask.”
My father’s expression was filled with dissatisfaction.
My father beckoned to me as I stood awkwardly because I missed the timing to say hello.
“Come and sit down.”
“But—”
I looked into the Emperor’s eyes. Because I haven’t been able to say my greeting yet.
Your Majesty nodded as if it were okay and gestured to sit down.
“Then—”
I cautiously moved forward and sat down on the sofa.
The seat itself was so uncomfortable that I felt more comfortable standing there, but I couldn’t resist the seat that Your Majesty the Emperor had recommended.
“To get down to business, without saying greetings, I have a favor to ask to the princess.”
“Do you— mean to me?”
I had no idea what the Emperor would ask me to do.
“You can say no.”
My father smiled softly and stroked my hair.
I felt a little at ease.
“As the princess knows, we’ve been discussing a long truce with the elves.”
“Yes, I know.”
“The discussion went well and I would like to send a delegation this time—. Will the princess go on the mission?”
“Pardon?”
I was confused. It was an unexpected reason.
“As the princess knows. Elves are friendly to people with divine powers. I hope you will help us continue the truce.”
I looked at my father without realizing it. My father sighed softly.
“I’m asking urgently because you signed a contract with a divine beast.”
“Ah—”
“It was originally proposed to Princess Enotis…”
My father clicked his tongue like it was a waste. Thanks to it, I could understand what happened at the party.
– Sly X
Serina snorted a low curse from behind.
For once, Driane didn’t tell me to be careful. Because it was such a clever choice.
“I want the princess to help me—. Is it possible?”
Your Majesty the Emperor was excessively respectful of my will.
It was easy to infer that it came from a close relationship with my father.
“A little—. Please give me some time.”
“How long? Can I give it to you by next week?”
“Yes, Your Majesty, I’ll tell you before that.”
“Hoho— Thank you.”
My father’s expression was still stiff.
*****
I moved my body so mechanically that I didn’t know how the time to dance passed.
As my expression was stiff, Young Lady, who had a debutante with me, looked at me anxiously.
I thought I should send a gift soon.
Serina opened her mouth as soon as we returned home from the party.
– Ugh, that manipulative— thing!
Serina, who looked at Driane’s eyes, hurriedly changed her words.
Driane also nodded.
[So she used her best to avoid going to the Elf forest.]
[What’s wrong with Elf Forest? It feels good there.]
[If she goes there, won’t they find out that she’s using demon power instead of divine power?]
Driane explained pathetically.
“No wonder there was no intention of attacking.”
Driane and Nadia nodded at my words.
The fake princess just grabbed my ankle with her demon powers and induced the divine power to rebel.
It was only natural that my divine power, which had rarely been directly exposed to magi, caused a backlash.
“It’s better to reveal that I have a divine beast than to be discovered signing a contract with the demons in the Elf forest.”
Everyone nodded at my words.
[Elves are sensitive to demon power. Even if she just enters the forest at the beginning of the forest, they will notice the presence of demons, so she must have been nervous.]
I understood how she even used that method.
But it was the fact that I fell for it without any countermeasures that annoyed me.
[Baby, don’t blame yourself too much]
Driane knows my condition like a ghost and talks to me.
I nodded but didn’t feel better.
“It’s not easy to win over a determined one.”
Serina also helped.
“Ung…”
[First, we have to decide whether to go to the elf forest or not.]
“If I don’t go, will the fake princess go?”
– I don’t know. I think they’ll beg you more earnestly?
[For the past few hundred years, elves have been defeated by humans, but even if they lose, humans who contract with divine beasts are a different story. They would decide that it would be better to send Baby in order to communicate with them smoothly.]
“I’m going to get there somehow.”
My worries deepened. I think my father against me going to the Elf’s Forest.
[Are we going to the Elf forest? So, will we see Eloane after a long time?]
Startled at Nadia’s words, I looked at him.
“Is Eloane there?”
[I heard that the last contractor entrusted the holy relic to the Elf forest. It must have been a consideration for Eloane, who didn’t want to sign any more contracts with anyone. Humans are the only ones who can make a contract with a divine beast.]
If there was a holy relic in the Elf Forest that rejects humans, it would not be easy to sign a contract with Eloane.
“Then I must go.”
[Baby. Eloane doesn’t like contracts]
“I’m going to try it.”
I just relaxed my energy a little bit and played with my hand.
I became anxious when I thought it was too much to deal with the demon with this much divine power.
[It won’t be easy to persuade. Eloane is—. It’s a bit of a unique personality.]
“I’ll do anything I can!”
[I like it too!]
Serina also nodded.
Driane sighed at the sight. Driane still didn’t seem to like this decision.
I pretended not to know Dria’s expression because I was going to go.
[Then, persuade the Duke first]
Driane’s words made me stiff.
– Ah…
Serina also sighed.
The look on Driane’s face wasn’t the problem now.
It wasn’t Driane that I had to cross, it was my father.
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“Are you all right, Young Lady? Do you feel nauseous?”
Serina swore lowly, showing the disgusting feeling to the fake Young Lady who pretended to be worried and lifted me up.
She bit her lips and nodded. It was because she couldn’t let go of the current situation.
“Your Majesty, people like Biherville Young Lady, who have sensitively developed divine powers, sometimes react to the magic circle of the imperial family and become like this. Please understand.”
It was true. However, my divine power wasn’t to the point of being crushed by the magic circle.
She deliberately made Nadia and Driane public.
‘Why?’
I was confused about the purpose of the fake princess. Didn’t she have the divine power to do these things alone?
That being said, the fact that I have a divine beast was a secret that I had to hide until the end.
When it becomes known that I signed a contract with divine power, the fake princess will become inferior to me.
But why?
“Biherville Young Lady, I’m sorry for not being considerate of you.”
I quickly got up and bowed at the Emperor’s apology.
“No, Your Majesty. I am very sorry that I have made a fuss because I can’t control my divine powers.”
“No. It’s nothing. But, by any chance— is that divine beast next to you?”
“Yes—. Your Majesty.”
I could hear the low laughter of the fake princess.
******
The highlight of the debutante was a dance performed by Young Lady who had their debutante.
It was a dance where they put their palms together and danced around, but it was postponed urgently because of me.
It was a very embarrassing situation for me, resting in the waiting room of the Young Lady who were making their debutante.
“I… I’m really sorry.”
The Young Lady waved their hands at my apology. Of course, there was also a Young Lady with a slightly disappointed expression on her face, but she quickly changed her expression.
As Serina said, I thought it was good to see their faces at least once in advance.
“By the way— did you really sign a contract with a divine beast?”
“Yes—”
A small exclamation spread around.
A smile appeared on the faces of the Young Ladies. I thought it was a little relieved to see them say that because it was really cute.
“I didn’t even hear that Young Lady Enotis, who was born with a strong divine power, signed a contract with a divine beast. You’re amazing!”
Everyone nodded at Young Lady Tina’s words.
Although the dance time was delayed, everyone was looking at this side with curious eyes, perhaps wondering about the divine beast that appeared.
“By any chance, can you show me the divine beast?”
“Right! Is it possible?”
I was a little tired from the excessive amount of divine power, but it was not to the point where I couldn’t.
I asked Nadia and Driane in advance, and I was about to nod my head, but Young Lady Reina opened her mouth.
“Young Lady Lione’s complexion doesn’t look good. How about asking her a favor next time?”
Young Lady Reina’s words made other Young Lady’s cheeks red.
“Come to think of it, you look pale. I’m sorry that you must be having a hard time because you’re sensitive with your divine power.”
“No! That’s okay—”
“No, please invite me to another tea party next time. I’ll ask you then, so you can rest for now.”
Young Lady Reina said firmly. Everyone nodded at her words.
I said sorry one more time and leaned on the sofa, but there was a sign of presence outside.
Knock knock.
The Young Lady, who was near the door, told her to come in, and the maid bowed politely and entered.
“Young Lady Lione Biherville. Your Majesty is calling.”
Silence fell for a moment. I knew he was talking to my father, but I never imagined that he would find me.
I was flustered and stood still, but Young Lady Reina pushed me slightly on the back.
It was rude not to answer the Emperor’s call.
I quickly came to my senses and stepped forward.
“You can come this way.”
The maid took the lead and guided me. The inside of the palace was complicated.
Memorizing the way was not difficult, but I thought I would get lost here.
“We’re here.”
The maid bowed to me and told the knight standing in front of the door that I had come.
Soon the door opened.
The documents were piled high as if they were in the office, and my father was sitting on one sofa.
“Did you have to call her?”
My father, who pulled his leg, said disrespectfully. When he looked at Your Majesty in surprise, Your Majesty spoke as if nothing had happened.
“You just say no without listening, so shouldn’t I ask the person involved?”
“It’s a refusal to listen to.”
“I won’t know until I ask.”
My father’s expression was filled with dissatisfaction.
My father beckoned to me as I stood awkwardly because I missed the timing to say hello.
“Come and sit down.”
“But—”
I looked into the Emperor’s eyes. Because I haven’t been able to say my greeting yet.
Your Majesty nodded as if it were okay and gestured to sit down.
“Then—”
I cautiously moved forward and sat down on the sofa.
The seat itself was so uncomfortable that I felt more comfortable standing there, but I couldn’t resist the seat that Your Majesty the Emperor had recommended.
“To get down to business, without saying greetings, I have a favor to ask to the princess.”
“Do you— mean to me?”
I had no idea what the Emperor would ask me to do.
“You can say no.”
My father smiled softly and stroked my hair.
I felt a little at ease.
“As the princess knows, we’ve been discussing a long truce with the elves.”
“Yes, I know.”
“The discussion went well and I would like to send a delegation this time—. Will the princess go on the mission?”
“Pardon?”
I was confused. It was an unexpected reason.
“As the princess knows. Elves are friendly to people with divine powers. I hope you will help us continue the truce.”
I looked at my father without realizing it. My father sighed softly.
“I’m asking urgently because you signed a contract with a divine beast.”
“Ah—”
“It was originally proposed to Princess Enotis…”
My father clicked his tongue like it was a waste. Thanks to it, I could understand what happened at the party.
– Sly X
Serina snorted a low curse from behind.
For once, Driane didn’t tell me to be careful. Because it was such a clever choice.
“I want the princess to help me—. Is it possible?”
Your Majesty the Emperor was excessively respectful of my will.
It was easy to infer that it came from a close relationship with my father.
“A little—. Please give me some time.”
“How long? Can I give it to you by next week?”
“Yes, Your Majesty, I’ll tell you before that.”
“Hoho— Thank you.”
My father’s expression was still stiff.
*****
I moved my body so mechanically that I didn’t know how the time to dance passed.
As my expression was stiff, Young Lady, who had a debutante with me, looked at me anxiously.
I thought I should send a gift soon.
Serina opened her mouth as soon as we returned home from the party.
– Ugh, that manipulative— thing!
Serina, who looked at Driane’s eyes, hurriedly changed her words.
Driane also nodded.
[So she used her best to avoid going to the Elf forest.]
[What’s wrong with Elf Forest? It feels good there.]
[If she goes there, won’t they find out that she’s using demon power instead of divine power?]
Driane explained pathetically.
“No wonder there was no intention of attacking.”
Driane and Nadia nodded at my words.
The fake princess just grabbed my ankle with her demon powers and induced the divine power to rebel.
It was only natural that my divine power, which had rarely been directly exposed to magi, caused a backlash.
“It’s better to reveal that I have a divine beast than to be discovered signing a contract with the demons in the Elf forest.”
Everyone nodded at my words.
[Elves are sensitive to demon power. Even if she just enters the forest at the beginning of the forest, they will notice the presence of demons, so she must have been nervous.]
I understood how she even used that method.
But it was the fact that I fell for it without any countermeasures that annoyed me.
[Baby, don’t blame yourself too much]
Driane knows my condition like a ghost and talks to me.
I nodded but didn’t feel better.
“It’s not easy to win over a determined one.”
Serina also helped.
“Ung…”
[First, we have to decide whether to go to the elf forest or not.]
“If I don’t go, will the fake princess go?”
– I don’t know. I think they’ll beg you more earnestly?
[For the past few hundred years, elves have been defeated by humans, but even if they lose, humans who contract with divine beasts are a different story. They would decide that it would be better to send Baby in order to communicate with them smoothly.]
“I’m going to get there somehow.”
My worries deepened. I think my father against me going to the Elf’s Forest.
[Are we going to the Elf forest? So, will we see Eloane after a long time?]
Startled at Nadia’s words, I looked at him.
“Is Eloane there?”
[I heard that the last contractor entrusted the holy relic to the Elf forest. It must have been a consideration for Eloane, who didn’t want to sign any more contracts with anyone. Humans are the only ones who can make a contract with a divine beast.]
If there was a holy relic in the Elf Forest that rejects humans, it would not be easy to sign a contract with Eloane.
“Then I must go.”
[Baby. Eloane doesn’t like contracts]
“I’m going to try it.”
I just relaxed my energy a little bit and played with my hand.
I became anxious when I thought it was too much to deal with the demon with this much divine power.
[It won’t be easy to persuade. Eloane is—. It’s a bit of a unique personality.]
“I’ll do anything I can!”
[I like it too!]
Serina also nodded.
Driane sighed at the sight. Driane still didn’t seem to like this decision.
I pretended not to know Dria’s expression because I was going to go.
[Then, persuade the Duke first]
Driane’s words made me stiff.
– Ah…
Serina also sighed.
The look on Driane’s face wasn’t the problem now.
It wasn’t Driane that I had to cross, it was my father.
Are you all right, Young Lady? Do you feel nauseous?Serina swore lowly, showing the disgusting feeling to the fake Young Lady who pretended to be worried and lifted me up.She bit her lips and nodded. It was because she couldn't let go of the current situation.Your Majesty, people like Biherville Young Lady, who have sensitively developed divine powers, sometimes react to the magic circle of the imperial family and become like this. Please understand.It was true. However, my divine power wasn't to the point of being crushed by the magic circle.She deliberately made Nadia and Driane public.Why?'I was confused about the purpose of the fake princess. Didn't she have the divine power to do these things alone?That being said, the fact that I have a divine beast was a secret that I had to hide until the end.When it becomes known that I signed a contract with divine power, the fake princess will become inferior to me.But why?Biherville Young Lady, I'm sorry for not being considerate of you.I quickly got up and bowed at the Emperor's apology.No, Your Majesty. I am very sorry that I have made a fuss because I can't control my divine powers.No. It's nothing. But, by any chance is that divine beast next to you?Yes. Your Majesty.I could hear the low laughter of the fake princess.******The highlight of the debutante was a dance performed by Young Lady who had their debutante.It was a dance where they put their palms together and danced around, but it was postponed urgently because of me.It was a very embarrassing situation for me, resting in the waiting room of the Young Lady who were making their debutante.I I'm really sorry.The Young Lady waved their hands at my apology. Of course, there was also a Young Lady with a slightly disappointed expression on her face, but she quickly changed her expression.As Serina said, I thought it was good to see their faces at least once in advance.By the way did you really sign a contract with a divine beast?YesA small exclamation spread around.A smile appeared on the faces of the Young Ladies. I thought it was a little relieved to see them say that because it was really cute.I didn't even hear that Young Lady Enotis, who was born with a strong divine power, signed a contract with a divine beast. You're amazing!Everyone nodded at Young Lady Tina's words.Although the dance time was delayed, everyone was looking at this side with curious eyes, perhaps wondering about the divine beast that appeared.By any chance, can you show me the divine beast?Right! Is it possible?I was a little tired from the excessive amount of divine power, but it was not to the point where I couldn't.I asked Nadia and Driane in advance, and I was about to nod my head, but Young Lady Reina opened her mouth.Young Lady Lione's complexion doesn't look good. How about asking her a favor next time?Young Lady Reina's words made other Young Lady's cheeks red.Come to think of it, you look pale. I'm sorry that you must be having a hard time because you're sensitive with your divine power.No! That's okayNo, please invite me to another tea party next time. I'll ask you then, so you can rest for now.Young Lady Reina said firmly. Everyone nodded at her words.I said sorry one more time and leaned on the sofa, but there was a sign of presence outside.Knock knock.The Young Lady, who was near the door, told her to come in, and the maid bowed politely and entered.Young Lady Lione Biherville. Your Majesty is calling.Silence fell for a moment. I knew he was talking to my father, but I never imagined that he would find me.I was flustered and stood still, but Young Lady Reina pushed me slightly on the back.It was rude not to answer the Emperor's call.I quickly came to my senses and stepped forward.You can come this way.The maid took the lead and guided me. The inside of the palace was complicated.Memorizing the way was not difficult, but I thought I would get lost here.We're here.The maid bowed to me and told the knight standing in front of the door that I had come.Soon the door opened.The documents were piled high as if they were in the office, and my father was sitting on one sofa.Did you have to call her?My father, who pulled his leg, said disrespectfully. When he looked at Your Majesty in surprise, Your Majesty spoke as if nothing had happened.You just say no without listening, so shouldn't I ask the person involved?It's a refusal to listen to.I won't know until I ask.My father's expression was filled with dissatisfaction.My father beckoned to me as I stood awkwardly because I missed the timing to say hello.Come and sit down.ButI looked into the Emperor's eyes. Because I haven't been able to say my greeting yet.Your Majesty nodded as if it were okay and gestured to sit down.ThenI cautiously moved forward and sat down on the sofa.The seat itself was so uncomfortable that I felt more comfortable standing there, but I couldn't resist the seat that Your Majesty the Emperor had recommended.To get down to business, without saying greetings, I have a favor to ask to the princess.Do you mean to me?I had no idea what the Emperor would ask me to do.You can say no.My father smiled softly and stroked my hair.I felt a little at ease.As the princess knows, we've been discussing a long truce with the elves.Yes, I know.The discussion went well and I would like to send a delegation this time. Will the princess go on the mission?Pardon?I was confused. It was an unexpected reason.As the princess knows. Elves are friendly to people with divine powers. I hope you will help us continue the truce.I looked at my father without realizing it. My father sighed softly.I'm asking urgently because you signed a contract with a divine beast.AhIt was originally proposed to Princess EnotisMy father clicked his tongue like it was a waste. Thanks to it, I could understand what happened at the party. Sly XSerina snorted a low curse from behind.For once, Driane didn't tell me to be careful. Because it was such a clever choice.I want the princess to help me. Is it possible?Your Majesty the Emperor was excessively respectful of my will.It was easy to infer that it came from a close relationship with my father.A little. Please give me some time.How long? Can I give it to you by next week?Yes, Your Majesty, I'll tell you before that.Hoho Thank you.My father's expression was still stiff.*****I moved my body so mechanically that I didn't know how the time to dance passed.As my expression was stiff, Young Lady, who had a debutante with me, looked at me anxiously.I thought I should send a gift soon.Serina opened her mouth as soon as we returned home from the party. Ugh, that manipulative thing!Serina, who looked at Driane's eyes, hurriedly changed her words.Driane also nodded.So she used her best to avoid going to the Elf forest.What's wrong with Elf Forest? It feels good there.If she goes there, won't they find out that she's using demon power instead of divine power?Driane explained pathetically.No wonder there was no intention of attacking.Driane and Nadia nodded at my words.The fake princess just grabbed my ankle with her demon powers and induced the divine power to rebel.It was only natural that my divine power, which had rarely been directly exposed to magi, caused a backlash.It's better to reveal that I have a divine beast than to be discovered signing a contract with the demons in the Elf forest.Everyone nodded at my words.Elves are sensitive to demon power. Even if she just enters the forest at the beginning of the forest, they will notice the presence of demons, so she must have been nervous.I understood how she even used that method.But it was the fact that I fell for it without any countermeasures that annoyed me.Baby, don't blame yourself too muchDriane knows my condition like a ghost and talks to me.I nodded but didn't feel better.It's not easy to win over a determined one.Serina also helped.UngFirst, we have to decide whether to go to the elf forest or not.If I don't go, will the fake princess go? I don't know. I think they'll beg you more earnestly?For the past few hundred years, elves have been defeated by humans, but even if they lose, humans who contract with divine beasts are a different story. They would decide that it would be better to send Baby in order to communicate with them smoothly.I'm going to get there somehow.My worries deepened. I think my father against me going to the Elf's Forest.Are we going to the Elf forest? So, will we see Eloane after a long time?Startled at Nadia's words, I looked at him.Is Eloane there?I heard that the last contractor entrusted the holy relic to the Elf forest. It must have been a consideration for Eloane, who didn't want to sign any more contracts with anyone. Humans are the only ones who can make a contract with a divine beast.If there was a holy relic in the Elf Forest that rejects humans, it would not be easy to sign a contract with Eloane.Then I must go.Baby. Eloane doesn't like contractsI'm going to try it.I just relaxed my energy a little bit and played with my hand.I became anxious when I thought it was too much to deal with the demon with this much divine power.It won't be easy to persuade. Eloane is. It's a bit of a unique personality.I'll do anything I can!I like it too!Serina also nodded.Driane sighed at the sight. Driane still didn't seem to like this decision.I pretended not to know Dria's expression because I was going to go.Then, persuade the Duke firstDriane's words made me stiff. AhSerina also sighed.The look on Driane's face wasn't the problem now.It wasn't Driane that I had to cross, it was my father.
