Chapter 14 - An Idea (1/2)

Translator: Blushy

Editor: delishnoodles

Countess Rosenstein’s reputation in social circles isn’t good.

However, an unexpectedly large number of nobles talk to me.

They want to get to know Orpheus through me.

Even now, I was surrounded by three nobles.

One is a young man, and the other two are young ladies.

From what I’ve heard, all three aren’t married yet.

They talked about the same thing as everyone else: Orpheus.

『I’m jealous that you could get married to such a wonderful person.』Most of the people who speak to me say this.

With irony, he’s too good for a woman like you.

“The women who admire him don’t mind being temporary partners, so have mercy.”

“My friends say that too. She is so attracted to Count Rosenstein, her face turns red, and she bursts into tears just by glancing at him.”

“Oh my, isn’t that you?”

“No way, I’m different. Although I am attracted to him…”

Both the young ladies are gorgeous.

They are lively and sparkling.

One of them had bright golden hair and resembled Diana somehow.

“But he’s as popular as always. I can’t believe a prideful lady would say that she wouldn’t mind being his plaything. Madam, aren’t you proud?” The young man, who was listening to the young ladies talk while smiling, interjected, and I replied with a vague smile.

As always, they continue talking even if I don’t say anything.

They ramble on about how excellent and popular Orpheus is.

However, I know how wonderful that person is even without having to be told by others.

Because I’m by his side.

“Come to think of it, I heard that he took in a blind relative and they’re living together.”

“I heard about that too. Earl Rosenstein is very kind, isn’t he? I envy the young lady. What kind of person is she?”

“I’m sure she’s a beautiful lady since she’s related to that handsome man, right? … Well, not as much as you, though.”

They also bring up Diana a lot.

People who are suspicious about the relationship between Diana and Orpheus, are particularly interested in knowing what kind of person she is since she doesn’t appear in social circles.

They look at my reaction to make sure.

“She’s a gorgeous person. I’m no match for her.”’

I return an unwavering smile at their rude stares.

I’m not lying.

Diana is beautiful.

She has a radiance that eminates out from within.

But they don’t agree.

“What’s her hair colour? Eye colour?”

“How is she compared to the Princess?”

“Her personality?”

I couldn’t help but give a small sigh behind my fan.

My fatigue came back even though I was taking a break.

My reputation is terrible in social circles, but there are still people who talk to me.

Not because they’re interested in me, but because they are interested in Orpheus.

I could probably answer their questions with a heartfelt smile if we were an average couple and our relationship hadn’t broken down.

I would possibly boast about Orpheus more than them.

My beloved husband is wonderful, and Diana is a good friend, I would say.

――― Also, if there was no irony or jealousy.

Renee had already returned and was standing behind me.

I got bored of what they were saying because it didn’t seem like they were going to change the topic, and was about to leave, when the young man said something that bothered me to the women who were praising Orpheus, “Come to think of it, this is something I heard from my friend, but Lord Rosenstein doesn’t like people who fall in love with his good looks. He gets uncomfortable when people approach him amorously. I guess that just shows how many women try to approach him. I’m extremely jealous of him, but I guess people struggle in their own way when they’re better than others.”

I, who was about to get off my seat, froze just like that.

This is the first I’ve heard of this.

Orpheus is a gentleman, and he’s kind to women.

I’ve seen many women approach him, but he gently refuses them all without looking disgusted or hurting anyone.