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She hadn’t decorated it otherwise, and even though she had just woken up, Hanette was still beautiful.

I tried to look for faults for that brief moment, but I gave it away without thinking.

‘Since the face supports it, it doesn’t look strange no matter what I do.’

Innate beauty, a body that can be maintained without maintenance, and a unique atmosphere unique to Hannett.

All these elements must have been combined to create one charm.

Perhaps because she is the heroine of this world, she has transcended even the ordinary providence.

‘Even if you’re handsome and pretty, you’ll eat more than half…’

“Ah… I’m sorry. Hannette looked ugly. I don’t normally do that…”

Yenid barely holds back his boiling anger and shows a fake smile.

Even if no one else knows, I had to hide my true self in front of my fiancé.

You had to dress up as prettily as possible and show a graceful demeanor in order to win the heart of your fiancé.

However, Hannette had been sleeping all this time and now woke up and showed filthy behavior.

‘Damn bitch… How did the engagement come about, such a hammer…’

“Mrs Adelaira. I hope you don’t scold Sister Hanette too much. You probably didn’t expect me to come.”

Shion noticed Yenid’s condition and spoke first.

Originally, Hanette often moved as she wanted, and Robbens and Yenid knew that, so they stayed on the sidelines.

It was fun in its own way, and I didn’t want to escalate my work, so it would have been better to let it go.

“Thank you for your words, but my daughter is rude. If you don’t tell me in advance, you will make the same mistake.”

“If you punish me for just such a thing, Hanette’s sister’s pride will be hurt. Could you have mercy on me even by looking at my face?”

“…”

Yenid blankly stared at Shion with his mouth shut.

His tone was calm, but his eyes were clear and sharp.

It was to the point of seeming to be genuinely considerate of Hannette, not out of politeness.

“I know. I’ll let it pass this time.”

“thank you. Then let’s go in first.”

Shion turned the key and grabbed the doorknob.

Yenid seemed to think for a moment before opening his mouth.

“… can you tell me one thing before you go?”

“If I can answer, I will.”

“Is there anything you like about Hanette?”

Simply because of his good looks, he could not forgive his rude words and actions.

Even if it was a daughter of a duchy, if it was a son of a marquess, there was no need to match them one by one.

Most of all, since they had been engaged since the first time they met, they probably wouldn’t have developed any feelings.

But why is Shion trying to treat Hanette well?

“Hmm… I like that part. Aren’t they beyond my expectations? It’s also quite interesting.”

Shion ponders for a moment before giving a strange answer.

Hannett had nothing to offer other than her appearance and background.

That’s why I mentioned a separate taste while embracing those characteristics.

“Ah… is that so? That’s fortunate. He seems to have a good opinion of Hannett, so I wanted to hear the reason.”

“You cannot be swayed by rumors. Because I have to find my own path.”

“That’s right. You’ll be tired, so I’d better go.”

Shion lowered his head and entered the room.

Several maids followed, and maids with luggage arrived at the door one after another.

‘Exceeding expectations… I’m not saying it’s wrong.’

Yenid leisurely leaves and ponders Shion’s answer.

It was ambiguous, but based on facts.

Perhaps it was an honest expression of his feelings for Hannette.

‘Maybe I’m obsessed with Hanette.’

Yenid shows a faint smile, but quickly returns to his original expression.

She was the daughter of a count who, let alone a marquis, was not talked about getting married.

Could it be that the difficult engagement ceremony produced unexpected results?

‘Should I leave Hanette alone?’

Shion could have liked Hanette’s foolish behavior.

Unlike other noble ladies, Hanette enjoyed drinking and gambling and acted without hesitation.

Maybe it created another charm because it was too far away from the existing concept.

‘This marriage… will be easier than I thought.’

* * *

The mansion of the Duke of Adelaira, Hanette’s room.

Harnette hurriedly adorned herself with the help of the ladies-in-waiting.

I got water, washed my face, and combed my hair neatly.

Finally, I put on makeup and put on a suit.

‘…why am I doing this.’

Harnette looks in the mirror with a displeased expression on her face.

Shion Reggieard was busy dressing up for one reason that he had come to the mansion.

Normally, I would have dressed casually and ate, but in a matter of seconds, that routine collapsed.

‘Ah, should I just run away?’

Hannette sighs as she adjusts the collar of her suit.

It was not easy to meet the needs of parents one by one.

Besides, since she was engaged, she would always suffer until she got married.

‘Why are you in the next room? Can I get another room?’

Even without asking, I could understand his intentions.

It would have been to induce them to become more intimate by staying close to their fiancé.

Maybe he deliberately created that environment to finalize the marriage.

‘Oh, really… I shouldn’t have come out…’

Hannett lowered her head, remembering what happened earlier.

As usual, I walked out into the hallway without thinking.

It was okay to have the butler, the ladies-in-waiting, and her mother, Yenid.

However, when he found Shion Regard next to him, he couldn’t bear the shame.

‘He’s like that, and so is my mother… Ah… I’m going crazy, really.’

Hannette is in a state of self-doubt and worries about the aftermath.

Yenid would be greatly scolded for this, and the news would reach Robens as well.

Perhaps Shion Reggieard would try to laugh at it by mentioning this every time he met him.

‘If I had come back earlier, this wouldn’t have happened.’

Hannette did not get out of the gambling house until dawn this morning.

After midnight, the cards were strangely attached to each other, so I couldn’t bear to leave.

Fortunately, I managed to get the money, and I quietly entered the mansion and fell asleep late.

Meanwhile, he suddenly woke up and encountered Shion Regard.

‘… no. What are you looking at him for? What did I do wrong?’

Harnett gives a cold look and gets out of the dressing table.

It was, at best, an arranged marriage, and both sides were in a state of being taken advantage of.

Basic manners should be followed, but there was no reason to interfere in each other’s private lives.

If it wasn’t true, it would be the end of it if you packed the necessary items and ran away.

‘I have to say it clearly this time. It’s annoying, but I can’t get involved with him.’

Harnette opens the door before the maids even step out.

At the same time, he headed to the next room and knocked on the door without hesitation.

When I opened the door, I saw the maids organizing their luggage and Shion walking around the area.

“Oh, are you here? You wore it well this time.”

“Huh… can you give me some time?”

“Is that so? you guys get some rest I will come out.”

Shion delivered the words to the ladies-in-waiting and immediately left.

The ladies-in-waiting outside quickly disappeared after being instructed by Hanette.

“Wouldn’t it be better to go outside?”

“Do whatever you like.”

Shion followed Harnet down the stairs.

Greeted by the knights and ladies-in-waiting, they left the mansion and eventually arrived near the garden.

“… I couldn’t tell you then, but don’t interfere with me. I will do what I always do.”

“Now it seems that we are somewhat in agreement. I don’t want my sister to interfere with me either.

There are many things I want to do.”

“Oh, is that so?”

When the end was unexpectedly easy, Harnette stepped out at a loss for words.

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Just like when we first met, his assertiveness was firm.

It was a conversation partner, but there was no need to be closer than this.

“Can I speak from my side now? When I am in front of others, I will take care of my sister first. Any complaints?”

“What do you mean?”

“Literally. Shouldn’t others see me as dedicated?”

Shion had to benefit in some form while gaining popularity during the engagement period.

Only then would his ransom go up, and the family would value him more.

Of course, in the meantime, he would be preparing to acquire the magic sword, and he was thinking of looking into the mansion or land to secure his own territory.

“You’re not going to do anything to harm, are you?”

“right. If you don’t want to lose your sister too, wouldn’t it be better for you to adjust to me?”

“That’s true… If they look too close, won’t the wedding be moved forward?”

“So you have to adjust it properly.”

“Ah… did you notice?”

“That way, I can relax until the wedding.”

The plan assumed that Hannette would run away before the wedding.

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Knowing this fact, Shion sought cooperation from Hanette and even conceived a future plan.

If Harnett changed his mind, the plan itself would collapse.

‘That won’t happen. The future has already been decided.’

As long as the main character existed in this world, the future would never change.

Various characters, including Harnette, are bound to be tied to the main character.

Wouldn’t he just have to observe the process from time to time and build a foundation?

“There… that… you know. That…”

Harnette only hesitates as she looks at Shion.

Xion calmly waits with a calm gaze.

“If… really, if you ever get married… what will you do then?”

“What else am I saying? Is it that hard to say that?”

“Hey! Does marriage look funny?”

“… It’s nothing to laugh at. It comes out surprisingly serious.”

Shion laughs but soon shows a serious expression.

No matter what I do, I won’t marry, but if you ask me about it, I have no choice but to answer.

“I can do whatever you ask. In order to do that, my sister should also be considerate of me, right?”

“Are you saying you won’t interfere with what I do?”

“Um… wouldn’t it be fine if you didn’t have an affair? You mustn’t commit a crime, wander around too late…”

“Hey! That’s normal! What do you see me as?”

“Oh, is that so? I didn’t mean to make you feel bad. Since you said whatever you do, you made a clear distinction.”

Shion answered moderately, but to some extent, it contained sincerity.

If I married someone I didn’t love, the rest of my life would be messed up.

So, shouldn’t we adjust it in an appropriate line so that we don’t harm each other?

‘Why are you talking like that? He must be thinking about how to run away… Are you thinking of marrying me?’