109 – How about doing this? – 2

“Come on. Then let’s do it.”

I reached out to Lucille. Glancing, when Lucille saw Lacey and tried to move while holding my hand.

“ah.”

Lacey let out a small exclamation as if to say something. After stepping and turning a few times, and after that, as she continued to exclaim, Lucille finally spoke.

“why?!”

“Take a little longer stride.”

“Eh, like this?”

“And you’re too attached to the wise.”

“….no.”

“And when stepping, the left foot goes out first and you have to use that rebound. You don’t have to exert any effort, just hit the opponent…”

“…yes.”

After receiving Lacey’s criticism several times while dancing, Lacey nodded at the end of the song.

“That’s not too bad. Princess. Please remember it well. In dance, it’s important to realize the ideal form with perfect posture.”

“……”

“You can think of everything as one movement. It’s like swordplay.”

Lacey glanced at me and I changed the moonlight into a sharp sword and threw it.

Lightly catching moonlight in the air, Chan Lacey starts swinging her sword.

“It’s a circle. It’s important to draw one complete circle.”

True to her nickname, Swordswoman, Lacey’s sword dance was beautiful. The sword dance draws the waltz dance we danced until a while ago.

Lacey, who danced alone, threw moonlight at me again.

“Now. Try again.”

“Uh… By the way, Marquis Lacey. Why did you dance the sword dance just now?”

Lacey turned her head.

why did you dance?

All the original characters are like that.

He also secretly pretends not to be and tries to brag when he comes out in a field he likes.

“Anyway, why does it seem like the Marquis became my teacher?”

“Oops. Excuse me. I just gave you a few words of advice out of pity.”

deceased person special.

I can’t wait to see the newbie.

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Just as Cecil is serious about bikini armor, Lacey is a woman who is serious about dancing.

That’s why, if there are people who try to dance well, I just wanted to give them a few words of advice.

“Ah, no, it’s not really a criticism.”

“Then can I watch more?”

Her face is expressionless, but her eyes are sparkling.

oh know that heart

What could be more fun than pushing and pulling a newbie?

Anyway, he dances so well that I have to learn.

So it’s better to accept that admonition.

The class continued until it was time for breakfast. Lucille was drenched in sweat, and Lark despaired.

“I can’t believe I’m playing like this!!”

“Why. Well done.”

“This is not music!!”

Lark went in crying and ran away, but there was no need to worry.

After I healed the exhausted Lucille, I told Lacey.

“You’ll come over later in the evening and help me out.”

“Yes. But you. Aren’t you going to the party on the eve?”

“I’ll only show my face. The princess won’t participate.”

It would be fine since only the queen can participate in the eve party.

“I see. Then there’s a lot of time left. Whooping. I can teach you thoroughly.”

Excited.

If there were no people, I would have danced alone.

“Princess, go and rest. I’ll tell Lukel, so let’s take a break from magic training until the party.”

“yes…”

Exhausted from being tormented by me and Lacey, Lucille stumbles out of the garden. As she walked away with the Lily Knights waiting outside, Lacey looked toward the annex.

“Uhaaam~ I slept well~”

“Hyeonja~ What’s up this morning?”

When I frowned at the lion couple who came out with a sluggish yawn, Lacey smiled.

“Lord Baltin. It’s been a while.”

“Uh. It’s been a long time… Huh? Marquis Lacey? What are you doing here?”

“As a nobleman of the kingdom, I cannot help but attend such an important party. From my point of view, it’s just amazing that you guys are here.”

“Ha ha ha… that’s right. I was invited by the princess.”

“I see… Then will you accept my invitation?”

“The Marquis’s invitation? I’ll accept it as long as it’s not to come as a vassal.”

“If you don’t like vassals, I want you to stay in the marquis’ territory for a long time.”

“If the pay is good, I’ll think about it with my wife.”

While they are talking, maids come over with breakfast.

When the ladies-in-waiting were shocked to see Lacey, she shook her head.

“I won’t be eating here, so don’t worry. Then see you next time.”

It goes like the wind when it comes and when it goes. As she walked away, Baltin and Lukendy sat down.

“Give me food!!”

Today is also an ordinary day.

***

A few days after teaching the princess to dance with the wise man, Lucille’s birthday party is approaching.

Lacey returned to the royal palace’s VIP room after working hard to teach Lucille today, eating a sandwich and examining documents.

He came to the capital to attend the princess’s birthday party and was staying, but he couldn’t take a break from work.

As the Marquis’ Territory is wide, there are quite a lot of places to take care of.

There were so many things to do outside, so there was no time to enjoy sightseeing in the capital like other nobles.

At least it could be said that watching Lucille dance for a while at dawn and at night was the most leisure she could afford.

“Hmm…”

Lacey groaned as she read the report.

I thought it had been a long time since I became a family head, but why are there so many people who resist?

Of course, they were being absorbed little by little, but at a slow pace.

Only then will those who are aiming for the marquisate from outside cooperate with them and attack them.

Of course, fighting is not scary.

However, the only concern is that the power of the Marquis family is weakening as a result of a futile fight.

“I’d rather kill you.”

Did he really want to seek stability, even if the gains were small, as the wise man said?

But regret is always late.

You have already made a choice, and you must take responsibility for it.

But still, I couldn’t help but feel sad.

You need something certain.

Something sure enough to make those who are still stretching bow their heads to themselves.

So, Lacey thought while reading the report.

To make something certain, you have to show it.

own job performance.

That he could handle the position of Marquis.

In that respect, linking up with a sage with high awareness on the continent would definitely be of great help.

Viscount Willy, who owns a chocolate factory, one of the main sources of income for the estate, and has all the chocolate manufacturing know-how, owes a lot to the wise man, and others have similar cases.

“There are many more…”

You cannot expect everything from the wise.

In the first place, this engagement was just a formality.

Even if the engagement ceremony is held, it is certain that the wise man will go around to see his work.

As such, he also had to gain additional strength besides the sage.

Since there is no longer a force to help you from within, you need an external force to help you.

A force that would not be interested in the territory.

But where is the force that suits that taste?

Trouble, and then trouble again.

When I was devising enough to frown on my expressionless face.

-smart.

A knock was heard at the door.

“Who are you?”

“The Marquis. A guest has come to see you.”

be a guest

Lacey squeezed her eyes, which had become sore from concentrating on the report.

“Who is it?”

no matter who

If you’re acting in front of yourself, it’s enough to use even that.

Perhaps this guest may be the solution to his troubles.

ruler. let’s focus

Speaking in a cool tone, she predicted the guests who would find her.

Earl Oswan, who sent a private soldier under the pretext of subjugating bandits near the Tralman estate?

Count Galliden, who was secretly interested in the equipment business of the Trallman Territory and tried to take it away by linking up with an insider?

An upper stockholder in the top of Ovalas trying to get his hands on the chocolate sales side?

Who is it?

Who is it?

When her curiosity began to rise, the maid opened her mouth.

“Priest Hines, the heretic inquisitor of the church, has come to deliver a letter from Cardinal Veronica.”

The name was unexpected even by Lacey.

There was only one line written in the letter from Priest Hines.

If it’s okay, let’s have lunch together.

It was an offer that Lacey had no reason to refuse.

Isn’t it natural

The Church has an influence all over the continent, and quite a lot of people in the Trallman Territory are believers in the Church.

Even though Lacey is not a believer in the church, her opponent is a cardinal who is at the top of a powerful force.

Even after the fall of the pope, he was a person who might be the next or the next pope.

No, is that all?

He was someone who had slain the devil not too long ago, and as a priest, he would rise to the next level, perhaps rising to the ranks of a saint within a few years.

There are not a few devout believers among the vassals who do not follow me.

As such, he wondered if it would be a little easier to absorb them into his power if he met her, made friends with her, and gave her a holy relic containing Veronica’s blessings.

So Lacey politely greeted the silver-haired nun who was quietly sitting in the VIP room in the back of the luxurious restaurant.

“Nice to meet you, Cardinal Veronica. I am Marquis Lacey Trahlman.”

“Nice to meet you. This is Veronica from church. Thank you for listening to this sudden request. Now, would you like to sit down?”

Following the invitation, Lacey sat down and slowly glanced at Veronica. Silver hair, and slightly sharp eyes.

A beautiful woman with peach-colored skin and a voluptuous body.

However, the Heretic Questioner is famous for breaking the head of cultists or devil worshipers.

Even if she wasn’t guilty, if she stood in front of her, she would be afraid of her intimidation and presence, but strangely, Lacey didn’t feel afraid of her.

Even though she’s staring at him.

“I’ve heard a lot about the cardinal from the wise man.”

The reason was simple.

It was because when he occasionally chatted with the sage, Veronica was the one he talked about the most.

All of his evaluations of Veronica were good stories, so rather than being afraid of such an attitude, he just felt a sense of intimacy.

“Hyeonu…? Keuhum. What did he say?”

“The closest of his friends.”

“Oh.”

“Nice.”

“Oh my goodness.”

“Beautiful.”

“Oh my!”

“Wise.”

“Oh, it’s not like that…”

“He said that a man who marries someone like Cardinal Veronica would be a very blessed man…”

“really?!”

The initially cold demeanor quickly disappeared.

What is revealed is the face of a woman in love.

As soon as he saw it, Lacey realized.

oh

this person.

You like sages.

That’s why Lacey seemed to know why Veronica asked to meet her.

“Keuheum. What would you like to eat? This place cooks very well.”

“Then the fish dish…”

“Please.”

You place your order and the dishes come out shortly after.

Maybe it’s because it’s famous for being luxurious in the capital, but it’s not pushed back at all compared to what I ate in the Marquis’ Territory.

“Will you listen while you eat? Marquis Lacey. I heard you’re planning an engagement with a sage?”

“Yes.”

“Why?”

“It is for the stability and glory of the family.”

“Could you tell me more? Of course, if it’s a secret, you don’t have to tell me…”

“The sage told me that Cardinal Veronica is a trustworthy person. If that’s the case, it’s okay to tell him.”

“Hyeonu did that?!

With the initial atmosphere completely gone, Veronica twisted her body completely.

Even if it’s not the eyes of truth, I know.

That Cardinal Veronica is genuinely delighted.

Veronica, not knowing what to do, let out a low cough at Lacey’s gaze.

And with a natural smile, he suggested cooking.

“Shall we eat? I’ll buy it, so if it’s not enough, eat more.”

Her ears were stained red, but Lacey didn’t bother pointing it out.

“Yes.”

Over dinner, Lacey explained the situation.

After hearing all the explanations, Veronica nodded, and Lacey chewed the salad down and spoke the last words.

“Therefore, it will not be what Cardinal Veronica thinks. More surprising than that. I knew the Cardinal would be angry.”

“Me? Why? Because of that superficial and highly political engagement?”

“Yes. Cardinal Veronica. You like wise men. I thought you would be misunderstood…”

“Who, who…!! Who do you like…”

“…..”

“…It’s a long one.”

hesitantly.

Blushing at Lacey’s gaze, she told the truth.

“But a stone that I don’t know where it came from is trying to snatch the wise man. I think he must have been quite offended.”

“Kuh, keuh…! I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t damaged.”

“Actually, I thought I would be threatened with this as an excuse for my family being a cult or collusion with the devil.

“I can’t believe it. I don’t commit evil things to frame innocent people. And I’m neither stupid nor reckless to the point of getting angry and persecuting others without knowing the exact circumstances.”

Laughing bitterly at that answer, Lacey added one more word for the grinning Veronica.

“It’s fortunate. I’m just a close friend of the sage. You can rest assured that I don’t feel any attraction to him as a man.”

“What?! Where is Hyeonu?”

“…”

“Ah. No. I’m sorry. Anyway. The reason you want to get engaged to Hyeonu… is it simply because of the stability of Yeongji?”

“Yes.”

“I can’t… I can’t help it, right? Certainly, if I get engaged to Hyeonu, it will be of great help to Marquis Lacey.”

Veronica thought with her eyes closed.

And the decision was made very quickly.

“then…”

Veronica let go of her initial guard and smiled.

That figure, in Lacey’s eyes, seemed holy enough to become a saint.

“How about doing this?”