198 The end of the day, the beginning of a new one. (1/2)

This is one of Lilac's private chambers, where she was ordered to wait when Huta first entered the castle.

The lights of the ore lamps hanging from the high ceiling gently illuminated the blue of the sunset. Futa sat deep in the sofa, waiting for the words of the girl leaning on a teacup in front of him.

She gently put the steamy cup back in the saucer and slowly turned her blue eyes to Futa.

It's not that I'm not a fan of her.

I'm not sure what to say. But Futa knew.

But Futa knew.

But Futa knew that when she made that face, she had a purpose, and she wanted to use Futa.

Is it a party ...... hosted by the royal family?

Yes, and I'm sure it's not too bad for you either.

”Master Lilac.

I shifted my weight from the backrest to the front.

She straightened her back so that she was looking straight at Lilac, a slight flutter.

However, leaving her surprise behind, Futa tells her.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. You don't have to go through all the trouble, I'll go with you.

”......

He even smiled, as if to reassure her.

But Lilac, who usually acknowledges his words and opens her mouth, still has a thoughtful look on her face and gently brushes her lips.

Lilac, still looking thoughtful, softly stroked her lips as she tilted her head slightly, wondering if she had said something she didn't like.

No, I'm glad you feel that way. You're right. I'm sure you'll agree, as long as I want you to move.

...... Is there anything else you want to tell me?

I don't understand your intentions.

I'm not sure what your intentions are.

It's just a small difference. It's just a small difference.

It's not that I wanted you to want to go with me.

I just wanted her to want to go with me.

As long as you think that's the same thing, you'll never fix this misunderstanding.

It used to mean the same thing. So, if only one of them has changed, it is inevitable that there is a ”gap.

It's nothing, sir. Then, please keep your schedule.

”Okay. ...... But why the party at the royal castle again?

”Why, that's a difficult one.

She tipped her teacup and muttered.

There's nothing unusual about a party in a royal castle.

There were plenty of parties that Lilac didn't attend, but there were plenty of parties that were held.

Besides, there's nothing wrong with parties.

For those who spread their web of commerce and interests throughout the capital, the kingdom, and the world, they are each other's business partners.

For them, connections are their lifeline to survive in the social world and also their money tree.

This is why Beatrix, when she was still active, never failed to play a role as a member of the royal city council, and the Orba Chamber of Commerce has risen thanks in part to her.

A social party is, as the name implies, a meeting where different societies meet.

It's not that I'm trying to throw a party out of the blue. The party itself has been held many times since His Majesty's return. So you can just think of it as an invitation.

Are you sure you don't want me to go? Do you think it's beneath Lilac's dignity for me to go?

You went through this once before, the day you won the game. There's no need to shy away now.

Looking back on it, it was quite a challenge, ......

I'm not used to it, and it brings back memories of being jostled by people.

All of them were for a chance to meet the princess, but that didn't mean I could ignore them.

He remembered how he had managed to survive by wearing out his spirit.

And when I say dignity, ...... I mean that even commoners are invited to parties if they have achieved something.

”Oh, really?

In the event that you've got a lot more than one of these, you'll be able to get a lot more.

Lilac, nodding, is unconcerned.

I'm not sure what to say,” he said.