Chapter 318: Chapter 318
Coming down the stairs far inside, Princess Jasmine spoke clearly with contempt to the Crown Prince, yet I couldn’t really focus on her, since from behind her, I saw my other little friend nervously peeking out.
’! Dioclecià is here too!’ — Perking up to the cutest sight ever, I felt myself become eager again.
"... Surprise(?)" — Then I heard from my side, totally not buying his own words.
"... Humph, what a disgrace... However, it is not the appropriate time to talk about this." — Turning to look at me, the beautiful Princess of strict grace became softer in her tone. — "Lady Marianne, you make me forget this bitter taste. I welcome you again. I am already looking forward to these days you are to stay with us."
’Hehe. I bet. You must already be planning the shopping for the dresses.’ — I chuckled inside before giving her a heartfelt reverence since I could feel I was truly welcomed.
"... Marianne..." — Then Dioclecià said, still peeking shy from behind his sister. — "W-welcome back..."
I tilted my head since I saw how he hid again after glancing at the Prince beside me.
Obviously, I also glanced at him who looked all annoyed at his siblings. Consequently making me upset.
’... Hey. Don’t scare Dioclecià. He’s always talking about you and you glare at him?’ — Tugging so he would look at me, I reprimanded Kinky with my eyes since no one should bully my little friend.
"... It’s alright Dioclecià."
"... Truly?"
"Yes."
"! Uhm, Marianne, how was your trip? I heard you come from the Forest House, that one of the Legends! Will you tell me about it later?"
Coming forward much more confident, the little prince started going down the stairs on his own, showing the true excitement he was keeping inside.
’Hehe~ that’s the cute Dioclecià I know~ I’ll tell you everything while we have those desserts~’ — Nodding to him, I watched him arrive in front of me. And my hand couldn’t help but touch his hair as an affectionate greeting since his lovely smile was that irresistible.
"Hehe! It’s so good to have you back..." — He said, glancing in the end to the indifferent kinky. But even still...
’Gosh... You really like your brother...’ — I thought as I saw Dioclecià’s shy smile.
"... Marianne, you must be tired right?!"
’Uh?! Uh... I-I guess??’ — His sudden question in a loud voice made me jump from surprise.
"S-Sister, we are supposed to let our guest rest first! Marianne has frail health, remember?"
"... That is true... Yet your volume, tone it down, little brother. Remember your manners even before your friends."
"! Yes, Sister. Ahem... M-Marianne, Brother, please go ahead. We shall meet later as my friend ought to replenish her strength after a lengthy journey." — Straightening proudly, speaking so properly, I knew he was serious while speaking but I couldn’t help but smile at it since he looked cute acting grown up. — "Do pardon this delay we have given to the Ninth’s schedule."
’Ei~... Do we even have a schedule already? Haha...’
No... really, do we?
"... Is there truly a schedule?" — Skeptical, the Princess inquired to the grouchy Prince.
"There is."
"... Sigh. Alright. If Lady Marianne does not regain strength her day will become difficult." — After glancing at me, the Princess said displeased to agree. However, her hand came to take mine with a fondness I didn’t know she could look at me with. — "Lady Marianne... I shall come to meet you once rested. We will drink tea and converse about the designs I have found would suit you further..."
’Oh~, a-alright. That sounds nice.’ —I inwardly said, slightly awestruck by her gaze.
"..."
"..."
"If you don’t release her hand we cannot move." — The Crown Prince coldly said at our following silence, since the princess kept smiling at me for an uncommon time.
"?!... Ah... Yes, indeed..." — She suddenly became aware and blinked somehow confused. — "I am not to delay you any more. Go ahead."
"Let us meet later, Marianne... Brother Zeleskiaz." — Diocleciaà added as we started to walk at their goodbyes and then, I noticed...
’These two brothers... Don’t they look too cosy smiling at each other???’
My senses were telling me something was going on. The Male Lead of this novel... as lovely as he is in front of me... He was sly and distanced from his family in the novel, and although I doubt he’s completely like that right now... Some must be left of it at the very least.
"....."
This kind of overthinking might be good... For my heart, I mean.
While coming here, I was practically willing to let myself go and just become this guy’s dessert, but maybe, if I feel suspicious, sanity can help my actions... Probably.
Hence...
’He’s a horny male lead, he’s a horny male lead, he’s a horny male lead, he was crazy obsessive type, he was crazy obsessive handsome type... HE’S SUSPICIOUS, HE’S SUSPICIOUS, HE’S SENSUALLY SUSPICIOUS!’ — I tried brainwashing myself to keep reigns of my own hornyness throughout our stroll. Almost to the point of getting dizzy at how I unconsciously would add little biased descriptions here and there.
So much, I didn’t even notice when the familiar doors of my special Burgundy Chamber were reached... Until those idiots guarding it almost gave me a heart attack.
Bang!!
’G*@(-#@+!!’ — I gave the first jump.
"Welcome! The Ninth Calla’s Confidant! Thou Burgundy Chambers receive the Chosen by Fenrir!!"
’... And I want to ask that same Fenrir to scratch those faces holding a laugh... Don’t think I’m stupid.’ — Even when bowing to them I grumbled as they opened the door for us to enter. Since they probably found it funny how I jumped from the scare.
"My Lady!"
’@-#+:@ Sh*t!! D*mn it, Paige!!! Not you too!!’ — My second jump was given... Because I had totally forgotten my two lackeys’ existence.
"Ahem... Your belongings must be tended to..."
’Oh. But–’
"I am to make company to the Lady, do tend to your duties at ease." — The Crown Prince interrupted the beginning of a thought. — "Sir Vitor may also join you if needed."
’Uh?! W-wait–’
"Yes, Your Highness. My Lady, I shall come back as soon as possible."
’No! Paige!! It’s a trap!!’ — Aware that this was all part of the Crown Prince’s plan, I turned pale... Because I can’t even trust myself anymore if I’m left alone with him... And then as my head felt chaotic...
Clank.
The doors were closed by that one making me doubt myself, and shaking me up, since even when frightened by it... I’m still expecting things to happen.
’Gosh... L-let’s hang in there.’