203 – Overlooked (8)

#13

Vincent’s face, which had been opening his mouth at the same time, gradually distorted, and he soon bit his lip while turning red.

“…… Lady’s front. Please cover your words.”

Ratings. And equanimity again.

Myeongkyung Index.

Under any circumstances, I will never be shaken.

One of the virtues of a knight.

Meanwhile,

‘It’s surprising. I thought I would pull out the knife first….’

I thought it was an insult and I thought I would draw my sword and challenge for a duel. Because, as Ezio knew, knights were a tribe that tried to compete with swords if they made a mistake.

However, creations and reality were slightly different.

Vincent chose to put up with it even if he was insulted by his younger self. Of course, since he was in front of Rubia, it would be correct to assume that he took a step back for a moment before showing an even uglier appearance, but Ezio had no way of knowing that.

‘Looks like he’s wrong.’

Ezio glanced back at Rubia. Maybe she was worried that Vincent would get angry, but Rubia just stood still in her seat.

Hagishi, he was absolutely not a person who could agree with his words and shout “Yes, yes, yes.” It’s more like Rubia to do that.

I knew it originally, but I think that one day I will need to fix that one personality that I can’t refuse with my own hands, and once again opens my mouth to Vincent.

“I was going to, but I just can’t keep watching my friend get in trouble.”

“… Are you in trouble? Not at all!”

Did he realize that he had made a loud noise without even realizing it? Vincent, who closed his mouth and looked around, was silent for a moment,

“To be honest, it’s not that I don’t like Lady. But the Lady must have noticed that too.”

No, I didn’t know… The thought floated through Rubia’s head.

“But, if Lady is uncomfortable with me like this. To me…….”

“…… Female?”

Coughing and continuing the conversation.

“Keuheum, you wouldn’t be asking if you’ve ever dated a lover, right? I’m sure the lady didn’t see me badly either. In that respect, isn’t it you, Sir Ezio, who is making the situation rather difficult?”

“Oh, that….”

It seemed like Rubia was trying to say something. She glanced sideways as if she were trying to make an excuse.

However, Ezio judged relatively calmly.

‘Hmm, I didn’t hear that wrong.’

Certainly, it is understandable to misunderstand if you have heard such words in the first meeting. Ask a man you’ve seen for the first time today about his career in women? Although it is somewhat questionable why it became such a flow, what thoughts did she have and why she asked such a question ─

“I don’t know that. Your heart is the most important…. Rubia.”

“Ugh, huh?”

“How are you, this person? Do you think he is a good man?”

Meeting Ezio’s eyes, Rubia thought for a moment.

‘It’s okay, I’m sleeping and I’m not familiar with someone….’

If I said that, would you say you knew and leave the place?

Or….

Are you trying to separate yourself from this person like you did just now?

I hope so. I feel happy for some reason.

A strange excitement pulsated inside Rubia.

It’s a strange feeling. This feeling is awkward.

However, I wonder if I roughly predicted what kind of answer would come out of Rubia’s mouth. Sensing an uneasy future, Vincent hurriedly takes out his words.

“Would it be possible to express our honest feelings not only when we are alone, but in the presence of others? I won’t be able to right now either. So please step aside first….”

“Oh, well. You say you don’t like children. Can’t you see I’m embarrassed? Do not exert your indomitable chivalry on this side, and please let go. Are you going to keep doing this to someone who has even become an official knight?”

“… Lady hasn’t said anything yet. Don’t talk on your own.”

“Even if you don’t tell me, I know. What is he thinking?”

Those words that I spat out as if tossing them.

A voice that convinces you that you know yourself better than anyone else. Would it be an illusion if he seemed more reliable than he was originally? At some point, Rubia blankly stared at Ezio’s side face.

Today’s Ezio was something different.

“So, if you don’t want to hurt your innocence, please step back. Rubia, she feels more apologetic to the point that it is difficult to distinguish who is on the other side. Sir Vincent, don’t you want to see him sad?”

“… I’m not sure on what basis you’re saying that.”

Perhaps he noticed that Ezio had no intention of backing down, Vincent seemed to be firming up his stance. The momentum to apply for a duel, if necessary.

Meanwhile, Rubia was tilting her head at her strange sense of déjà vu.

“Well, that’s it….”

As if it’s no big deal, Ezio says.

“I am an experienced person.”

“… Yes?”

“… !”

Apart from Vincent, who couldn’t interpret her meaning for a moment, Rubia’s shoulders shook for a moment.

It was because he didn’t know that Ezio would bring out the thing he didn’t want to think about, and that in a place like this.

‘Experienced… ? In other words….’

Vincent is not an idiot either. Did you understand the strange relationship between the two? He swallowed his saliva with a slightly serious expression.

“Sir Ezio. It’s obviously just a close friend….”

Rubia breathed in as if she had stepped on a mine. I grabbed the hem of Ezio’s clothes and shook her head. Does she say no more? She had no way of knowing exactly what the signal was.

“That’s right, my friend. An old childhood friend.”

At his reply, Vincent raised an eyebrow.

A childhood friend. Vincent knew that word too. It means that they are friends who have been close to each other since they were young.

… Is that so, did they have a relationship like that?

The reason why they seemed too close to be friends, but somewhat distant to be lovers…….

‘Ah, was it like that?’

We didn’t just confess, because we liked each other.

… Wait, but didn’t this guy just, indirectly, say he had a past experience with being dumped?

Then what is this attitude now? Why are you trying to keep the lady away from you? Could it be that this man is only harboring love one-sidedly? Hagisa, he couldn’t have easily given up on a woman this charming.

If he hasn’t given up until now even though he’s already been kicked, that’s something a man can’t help but admit.

However, even though he hasn’t met Lady for a while, he knows a little bit about her. That Lady is a kind hearted person who values her friends very much.

Vincent’s reasoning was done very quickly.

‘… Was it like that?’

Yes.

Lady, while knowing this man’s heart, cherishes her friends, so he does not dare to declare a breakup.

“Sir Ezio.”

Look.

In the end, isn’t this man making Lady uncomfortable!

As expected, we must rule out this man first. Love is to win bondi. And the knight never gives in, no matter how strong the enemy is.

I don’t have gauntlets right now. Vincent hurriedly pulled a handkerchief from his bosom and lightly threw it at Ezio’s face.

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“Authorized article Vincent Derwein. I will challenge you to a duel. If I win, please let the lady go.”

“… ….”

“Eh, eh? To?”

What the heck, things are suddenly happening. Rubia’s head jerked left and right.

Sug-

Ezio grabbed her handkerchief, which was clinging to her own face, and slowly removed it. Her face, hidden behind her handkerchief, had a faint discoloration.

“Good. Fighting with a knight is not an experience that is not easily obtained. However, I hope it will not be a worthless experience with nothing to learn.”

“You don’t run away cowardly.”

“Well, I suspect that the coward is Sir Vincent. To think that someone who had even become a knight seriously challenged a young student to a duel. I hope he realizes that this is not a good behavior for an adult.”

“Ha, you don’t need to say every detail. Shut up and follow me.”

“Oh, no. Wait a minute. Why are you like this Calm down both. Yes?”

Oh, really. How did this happen!

I just wanted to relieve my stuffy heart!

Rubia stared alternately at the two as if they were going to the gymnasium without anyone saying anything, then closed her eyes tight as if she had finally made up her mind and finally spoke out.

“Rain, Sir Vincent! I’m sorry for misunderstanding you. I’m sure you….”

“What? You’ve all gathered here. Are you having a party or something?”

#14

The light from the magic lamp illuminated someone who had newly appeared. She was a pure white, silver-white girl from head to toe.

Vincent was the first to be taken aback by her appearance.

“Lady Stella. What’s going on here….”

“Umm~ I’m bored of being left alone in my room. Everyone went out and never came back…. Anyway, what were the three of you doing together? If you were talking about something funny, please include me.”

Whoops, Stella smiled leisurely.

He was definitely an unexpected person, but that doesn’t matter. Vincent made an earnest request with a serious face.

“Sorry, Lady Stella. I challenged this man to a duel. Don’t mind us—”

“I know.”

“… Yes?”

“No, Sir Vincent. To fight a duel in the palace of a foreign country. And that’s why he’s fighting over a woman. I have a romance, but, well, I wonder what it would be like. It was late at night. Soon, Her Highness will be back too.”

Saying that, Stella looked across the hallway. With her hands behind her back, she walks calmly like her downy hair, and she stops beside Ezio.

“… But.”

“Everyone is sleeping. Wouldn’t it be a big commotion if you had a knife fight in the middle of the night? It’s a waste, it’s a waste. Do you understand?”

“… ….”

“Now, Mr. Ezio. Don’t get too hot just come back yes? I heard there is good news. You have to let us know soon.”

“No, I’m not particularly angry….”

Ezio thought for a moment as Stella patted him on the back. Here he looks like he’ll keep sloppy if he doesn’t break it. Well, if I go back to the frontier anyway, it’s clear that I won’t be able to see anything for a while…….

“… ….”

“… ….”

The tense atmosphere was relieved in an instant. Vincent and Ezio, who were staring at each other with indescribable expressions, seemed to have finally decided to follow Stella’s words.

“… Okay. I’ll step back here, but Sir Ezio. I’ll see you again tomorrow morning—”

“Sir Vincent.”

Stella grinned.

“Are you still not sure what I mean?”

“… ….”

Let the transparent, silvery-white eyes stare at you.

Recalling the empty eyes of the Duke of Feltline that he had seen that day, Vincent swallowed his saliva unconsciously.

“… Excuse me. Lady Stella. Lady Rubia.”

Leaving the still smiling Stella behind her, she stumbled across the hallway with a slightly sluggish gait and disappeared.