“S, shall we talk about something else?”
Lara must have noticed something strange about me, so she changed the topic.
Yeah, think about something else…
“Miss James, you also said you saw Young Master Libre’s face, right? Miss James, which Young Master do you like best?”
“Yes?”
Lara asked, laying her drawing paper of Cheshire down on top of mine.
She tried to change the topic in a hurry, but ended up flying in an unexpected direction…
“I, I’ve seen his face before, but I didn’t say it was good…”
“Heuk! Really?”
Of course, we’re very close and of course I like Cheshire, but…
“Hmm. Actually, I first saw Young Master in person four months ago. When there was a victory march on the street in front of me. Miss James, did you see it?”
“Aah, that’s right! Uhm, I didn’t see it then. Yes, it was great back then.”
There was an uproar.
There was a very large-scale subjugation of demonic beasts, so the Emperor’s order came down and they had a separate victory march.
Why? It was so crowded that even the nobles came out of their houses.
That was the first time I realized that so many people lived in the capital.
“He’s so famous for being handsome. How handsome would he be? I thought that and went out…”
Lara swallowed her saliva and added, as if she were remembering Cheshire.
“…He was really handsome.”
“Yes, that’s right.”
I kept looking at Lara’s expression, which felt strange.
Lara isn’t the only one who does this.
I didn’t know because Cheshire didn’t speak at all, but when Axion came to my house the other day and boasted to my dad while he was complaining…
“Ha, my butler and I are very troubled these days. More than dozens of letters a day from ladies to Cheshire. How do I handle this? If you don’t have any firewood in the winter, would you like to come to my house and get some?”
“Ahahaha! It’s funny, really. Look at that arrogant expression. Anyone who sees it will think that I got it. Hahaha!”
Dad looked upset.
While gritting his teeth, he made a fuss that his daughter would ruin Cheshire’s popularity once she made her social debut.
However, even if I make my debut and meet more people, I probably won’t surpass Cheshire’s popularity.
Is he the main character for no reason?
“I like Young Master Libre’s expression the most.”
“…Yes?”
I was puzzled by Lara’s words.
What kind of expression? Does Cheshire have facial expressions?
“That expressionless face. Those indifferent eyes and cold atmosphere that seem to be aloof from everything in the world!”
Lara admires him, holding hands together like a dream.
I opened my mouth in a daze.
‘Wow, star…’
The charm lies in the lack of expression.
Isn’t it good just because he’s handsome?
* * *
Leon stared at Cheshire’s expressionless profile.
Cheshire stopped as if he were stuck in the place after hearing that Lilith wouldn’t come to the banquet.
‘Now I can tell what this guy is thinking.’
A comrade who went through hardships as a child soldier for four years.
Leon was now able to distinguish Cheshire’s expressions one by one, something no one else could.
Just a moment ago, Cheshire’s eyes were wide open.
‘That was a look of anticipation.’
And now, when he went to the banquet hall, his mouth opened slightly after realizing that Lilith was not there.
‘This is an expression of confusion.’
Cheshire soon closed his mouth and muttered in an indifferent voice.
“…I see.”
The voice sounds like nothing is wrong, but if he looks closely, his eyes are narrower than usual.
‘This expression is when you’re disappointed.’
Of course, people who don’t know him think that he looks the same on the outside.
At this level, shouldn’t he be given a Cheshire Emotion Reader badge?
Leon smiled proudly and swiped his nose.
“Then just…”
Cheshire turned his foot gently.
“Mhm, I knew it.”
Leon quickly gestured to Theo.
“Hey, Theo. Grab it.”
“Mhm.”
The two held Cheshire’s arms tightly, one by one, as if they were arresting a criminal.
“…What are you doing?”
“You didn’t mean to go home without going to the banquet just because the little kid wasn’t there, right? I hope you’re not such a thoughtless punk.”
“….”
Cheshire fell silent at Leon’s words. It’s true.
“That’s really not possible, Cheshire.”
Theo shook his head.
“Is it possible to have a banquet without a main character? If you do this, you’ll be putting a stain on Sir Axion’s face.”
Theo’s very rational judgment.
When Axion’s name came up, Cheshire stopped.
“…Okay.”
In the end, Cheshire had no choice but to head to the banquet hall, dragged by the twin.
* * *
When I came out after the salon.
‘Is this for real?’
I ended up losing my strength.
“Moooom!”
“My pretty daughter, was the salon okay?”
The noblewomen were dressed so beautifully.
“Ellie! Mom is here!”
“Mom!”
The carriages were so crowded in front of the gallery that it caused a traffic jam.
The young ladies at the salon ran out with joy to welcome their unexpected mother.
‘No, what on earth is this…’
Some of the ladies were already talking to each other.
Nonetheless, they decorated it as extravagantly as they could, as if they were unwilling to give up.
‘Wow, it’s a total mess. Then there’s no point in anonymous socializing.’
I was frustrated.
Why did Uncle Joseph come up with this ‘anonymous salon’?
This is so that the growing sprouts, who do not yet know what they are, can be mixed regardless of class.
Later on, we will slowly begin to use our full names, but if we get to know each other before that…
‘It’s ruined! It’s ruined!’
However, as all the noble ladies came out to meet us, it was revealed from the first day of the salon that they were all daughters from which families.
“Mom, mom! This is Miss James, who I became friends with today!”
Then Lara came up to me and grabbed her mom by the hand.
“Nice to meet you, Miss James.”
“Ah! Hello.”
I bowed politely to Lara’s mother.
It’s a confusing state, but we still have to be polite…
“I am Marianne Juliette. You can call me Madam Juliette.”
“Ah, haha. Yes.”
If it’s Juliette, it was probably the name of the Viscount family.
Lara… so she’s the daughter of Viscount Juliette…
I’m wondering what to do with the salon, where the concept of anonymity disappeared.
“But where is Miss James’ mother?”
Madame Juliette asked, her eyes shining.
Lara laughed awkwardly, holding the hem of Madame Juliette’s skirt.
“M, Miss James’ mother probably didn’t come today.”
“Oh my, is that so?”
“Haha, yes…”
I was grateful to Lara for being quick to notice and talking to me.
“Well, then, are you going home in the host carriage today? If you don’t mind, why don’t you go to my house and talk with Clara more?”
“Yes?”
“Ah! Miss James, shall we?”
Lara, no.
“Ahaha. But mom said my name first. My name is Clara Juliette.”
Clara said, smiling shyly.
I was a little confused.
Most of the mothers who came to pick up their daughters were from good families.
But without anyone coming to meet me, I would look just like Diez…
I thought Madame Juliette would quickly lose interest, but she was surprisingly nice and gentle.
‘Hmm, not bad?’
As expected, I felt a sense of humanity that was different from the high-ranking nobles at the top of the hierarchy.
‘Even if the anonymity system becomes meaningless, might the intended purpose of a social gathering be achieved?’
Perhaps our smart brain, our tactful Uncle Joseph, could have even predicted this outcome.
Should I accept the invitation?
Just as I was thinking about it.
“W, whoa.”
“What? Who is it?”
Suddenly there was a buzz around.
Like Moses’ miracle, the ladies and daughters split on both sides—.
“Wow, that’s really cool.”
—Clara next to me let out an exclamation with her wide eyes.
What is this?
I quietly followed her gaze.
‘Oh, amazing.’
Black shoes that sparkled and shined were the first thing I saw.
And suit pants with straight lines on long legs.
The black suit that clings to his slender body is exquisite…
‘Ah, I. Is this the appearance of a father among the mothers’ troops?’
How extreme is the father?
The cuff links on the shirt sleeves and the buttons on the black vest are all shiny gold.
‘No, what’s on the cravat? Is it a diamond? Look at the size… How rich is he?’
He came to pick up his daughter, showing off very openly, ‘I have some money!’…
“….?”
I clicked my tongue and narrowed my eyes when I saw the man’s face approaching.
Wait a minute. What is this?
I think I’ve seen him somewhere…
A person who appeared to be an attendant ran behind the man.
After that, he put a black half-coat over his shoulders.
As if such an escort was natural, the man cocked his head arrogantly and smoothed out the tips of his black gloves.
“W, whoa…”
I was surprised and took a step back.
Hey. This one, really, was unrecognizable right away.
He even pulled back his white hair very hard, which he never did.
‘W, what on earth…’
The man walked towards me with his mouth wide open.
‘W, why…’
Everyone around him held their breath and watched his steps like a model on a runway.
The illusion of a spotlight shining down on him.
‘Why are you here, Master…?’
Yeah, it was Oscar.
No, what is this really?
“S, shall we talk about something else?”
Lara must have noticed something strange about me, so she changed the topic.
Yeah, think about something else…
“Miss James, you also said you saw Young Master Libre’s face, right? Miss James, which Young Master do you like best?”
“Yes?”
Lara asked, laying her drawing paper of Cheshire down on top of mine.
She tried to change the topic in a hurry, but ended up flying in an unexpected direction…
“I, I’ve seen his face before, but I didn’t say it was good…”
“Heuk! Really?”
Of course, we’re very close and of course I like Cheshire, but…
“Hmm. Actually, I first saw Young Master in person four months ago. When there was a victory march on the street in front of me. Miss James, did you see it?”
“Aah, that’s right! Uhm, I didn’t see it then. Yes, it was great back then.”
There was an uproar.
There was a very large-scale subjugation of demonic beasts, so the Emperor’s order came down and they had a separate victory march.
Why? It was so crowded that even the nobles came out of their houses.
That was the first time I realized that so many people lived in the capital.
“He’s so famous for being handsome. How handsome would he be? I thought that and went out…”
Lara swallowed her saliva and added, as if she were remembering Cheshire.
“…He was really handsome.”
“Yes, that’s right.”
I kept looking at Lara’s expression, which felt strange.
Lara isn’t the only one who does this.
I didn’t know because Cheshire didn’t speak at all, but when Axion came to my house the other day and boasted to my dad while he was complaining…
“Ha, my butler and I are very troubled these days. More than dozens of letters a day from ladies to Cheshire. How do I handle this? If you don’t have any firewood in the winter, would you like to come to my house and get some?”
“Ahahaha! It’s funny, really. Look at that arrogant expression. Anyone who sees it will think that I got it. Hahaha!”
Dad looked upset.
While gritting his teeth, he made a fuss that his daughter would ruin Cheshire’s popularity once she made her social debut.
However, even if I make my debut and meet more people, I probably won’t surpass Cheshire’s popularity.
Is he the main character for no reason?
“I like Young Master Libre’s expression the most.”
“…Yes?”
I was puzzled by Lara’s words.
What kind of expression? Does Cheshire have facial expressions?
“That expressionless face. Those indifferent eyes and cold atmosphere that seem to be aloof from everything in the world!”
Lara admires him, holding hands together like a dream.
I opened my mouth in a daze.
‘Wow, star…’
The charm lies in the lack of expression.
Isn’t it good just because he’s handsome?
* * *
Leon stared at Cheshire’s expressionless profile.
Cheshire stopped as if he were stuck in the place after hearing that Lilith wouldn’t come to the banquet.
‘Now I can tell what this guy is thinking.’
A comrade who went through hardships as a child soldier for four years.
Leon was now able to distinguish Cheshire’s expressions one by one, something no one else could.
Just a moment ago, Cheshire’s eyes were wide open.
‘That was a look of anticipation.’
And now, when he went to the banquet hall, his mouth opened slightly after realizing that Lilith was not there.
‘This is an expression of confusion.’
Cheshire soon closed his mouth and muttered in an indifferent voice.
“…I see.”
The voice sounds like nothing is wrong, but if he looks closely, his eyes are narrower than usual.
‘This expression is when you’re disappointed.’
Of course, people who don’t know him think that he looks the same on the outside.
At this level, shouldn’t he be given a Cheshire Emotion Reader badge?
Leon smiled proudly and swiped his nose.
“Then just…”
Cheshire turned his foot gently.
“Mhm, I knew it.”
Leon quickly gestured to Theo.
“Hey, Theo. Grab it.”
“Mhm.”
The two held Cheshire’s arms tightly, one by one, as if they were arresting a criminal.
“…What are you doing?”
“You didn’t mean to go home without going to the banquet just because the little kid wasn’t there, right? I hope you’re not such a thoughtless punk.”
“….”
Cheshire fell silent at Leon’s words. It’s true.
“That’s really not possible, Cheshire.”
Theo shook his head.
“Is it possible to have a banquet without a main character? If you do this, you’ll be putting a stain on Sir Axion’s face.”
Theo’s very rational judgment.
When Axion’s name came up, Cheshire stopped.
“…Okay.”
In the end, Cheshire had no choice but to head to the banquet hall, dragged by the twin.
* * *
When I came out after the salon.
‘Is this for real?’
I ended up losing my strength.
“Moooom!”
“My pretty daughter, was the salon okay?”
The noblewomen were dressed so beautifully.
“Ellie! Mom is here!”
“Mom!”
The carriages were so crowded in front of the gallery that it caused a traffic jam.
The young ladies at the salon ran out with joy to welcome their unexpected mother.
‘No, what on earth is this…’
Some of the ladies were already talking to each other.
Nonetheless, they decorated it as extravagantly as they could, as if they were unwilling to give up.
‘Wow, it’s a total mess. Then there’s no point in anonymous socializing.’
I was frustrated.
Why did Uncle Joseph come up with this ‘anonymous salon’?
This is so that the growing sprouts, who do not yet know what they are, can be mixed regardless of class.
Later on, we will slowly begin to use our full names, but if we get to know each other before that…
‘It’s ruined! It’s ruined!’
However, as all the noble ladies came out to meet us, it was revealed from the first day of the salon that they were all daughters from which families.
“Mom, mom! This is Miss James, who I became friends with today!”
Then Lara came up to me and grabbed her mom by the hand.
“Nice to meet you, Miss James.”
“Ah! Hello.”
I bowed politely to Lara’s mother.
It’s a confusing state, but we still have to be polite…
“I am Marianne Juliette. You can call me Madam Juliette.”
“Ah, haha. Yes.”
If it’s Juliette, it was probably the name of the Viscount family.
Lara… so she’s the daughter of Viscount Juliette…
I’m wondering what to do with the salon, where the concept of anonymity disappeared.
“But where is Miss James’ mother?”
Madame Juliette asked, her eyes shining.
Lara laughed awkwardly, holding the hem of Madame Juliette’s skirt.
“M, Miss James’ mother probably didn’t come today.”
“Oh my, is that so?”
“Haha, yes…”
I was grateful to Lara for being quick to notice and talking to me.
“Well, then, are you going home in the host carriage today? If you don’t mind, why don’t you go to my house and talk with Clara more?”
“Yes?”
“Ah! Miss James, shall we?”
Lara, no.
“Ahaha. But mom said my name first. My name is Clara Juliette.”
Clara said, smiling shyly.
I was a little confused.
Most of the mothers who came to pick up their daughters were from good families.
But without anyone coming to meet me, I would look just like Diez…
I thought Madame Juliette would quickly lose interest, but she was surprisingly nice and gentle.
‘Hmm, not bad?’
As expected, I felt a sense of humanity that was different from the high-ranking nobles at the top of the hierarchy.
‘Even if the anonymity system becomes meaningless, might the intended purpose of a social gathering be achieved?’
Perhaps our smart brain, our tactful Uncle Joseph, could have even predicted this outcome.
Should I accept the invitation?
Just as I was thinking about it.
“W, whoa.”
“What? Who is it?”
Suddenly there was a buzz around.
Like Moses’ miracle, the ladies and daughters split on both sides—.
“Wow, that’s really cool.”
—Clara next to me let out an exclamation with her wide eyes.
What is this?
I quietly followed her gaze.
‘Oh, amazing.’
Black shoes that sparkled and shined were the first thing I saw.
And suit pants with straight lines on long legs.
The black suit that clings to his slender body is exquisite…
‘Ah, I. Is this the appearance of a father among the mothers’ troops?’
How extreme is the father?
The cuff links on the shirt sleeves and the buttons on the black vest are all shiny gold.
‘No, what’s on the cravat? Is it a diamond? Look at the size… How rich is he?’
He came to pick up his daughter, showing off very openly, ‘I have some money!’…
“….?”
I clicked my tongue and narrowed my eyes when I saw the man’s face approaching.
Wait a minute. What is this?
I think I’ve seen him somewhere…
A person who appeared to be an attendant ran behind the man.
After that, he put a black half-coat over his shoulders.
As if such an escort was natural, the man cocked his head arrogantly and smoothed out the tips of his black gloves.
“W, whoa…”
I was surprised and took a step back.
Hey. This one, really, was unrecognizable right away.
He even pulled back his white hair very hard, which he never did.
‘W, what on earth…’
The man walked towards me with his mouth wide open.
‘W, why…’
Everyone around him held their breath and watched his steps like a model on a runway.
The illusion of a spotlight shining down on him.
‘Why are you here, Master…?’
Yeah, it was Oscar.
No, what is this really?
