Chapter 64

Meanwhile, the capital was lively as ever. It has been nearly two months since spring arrived.

Beyond the streets lined with flower shops was a castle at the center of the capital.

Unlike the vibrant streets of the city, there was a bone-chilling silence in the castle.

A cold sensation flowed within the walls where the Empress resided.

The Empress seemed to be very annoyed.

Because the exchange meeting to be held in May was around the corner.

Initially, she thought of it as an opportunity to show her dignity to the world.

But it was too difficult to do that.

She grimaced, seated on a chair inside her bedroom.

‘Because the Duke of Reinhardt was not attending the meeting.’

Many of the foreign participants held businesses connected to the Duchy.

It sounded like most people were coming to see Ian.

However, as Ian ignored her invitation for three years, subtle resentment settled in her.

The last she could do was send the Crown Prince to persuade the Duke, but she hardly expected the unexpected change.

Then, a maid knocked on the door to which she proudly nodded.

“Come in. What is it?”
“The Duke of Reinhardt has replied to the invitation.”

As if offering it to a God, the maid handed over the letter very politely.

The Empress received, only two fingers clutching the letter.

She read, still expecting his refusal.

“Let’s see…… 《I’m extremely honored and grateful to receive an invitation from the royal family》. Huh, pretentious.”

She skipped over the words to search for the reason for his refusal.

For example……

I am unable to attend because I have to focus on my family and work.

It’s not enough for a Duke to be invited to the event. And so on.

The Empress reached the end of the letter without any anticipated,

“《With my utmost respect and gratitude to the royal family for the invitation, I am writing to inform you of the Ducal couple to be present during the event.》I knew you would say that– Hold on, what?”

She read the letter again.

Amazing, he has accepted the invitation!

Flustered, she jumped up from her seat.

But as soon as she became aware of the maid, she pretended to tidy up her dress.

was able to persuade

delighted for a moment, but soon her eyes turned

pride was hurt.

the

too pleased just because a mere Duke changed

he was accused of treason. Bartolt

coveted knight when he used to be in

was nothing comparable

escort because he was a great

Bartolt, who stood outside the room.

them were useless.

this Duke of Reinhardt!

***
Oscar was supposed to stay at the Reinhardt mansion for five days.

them had passed, and he was

injured, but most of Oscar’s suffering was due to

sure to check everything, even if it was trivial, what could harm Laritte.

was due to his

Ian kept insisting it

was

make his

at the first floor where Oscar was seated.

last night?” “Of

with

walk in the rose garden

to allow Laritte to step

perimeter until the consultation

of the Duchy, which was in an ambiguous location

could not be locked up in

wondered if he could have Ian

you ask Ian directly, he’ll only oppose it, won’t he?’

Oscar answered Laritte,

enough to be envied by other nobles. It is said that it’d always win first place if it was nominated in the

Laritte replied,

I only went to the

the other hand, Oscar had witnessed the garden in one

garden, chatting together. They were getting

alone and followed

began to approach

Oscar was faster.

a staircase. Please hold my hand, Ma’am.”

held Oscar’s hand without much

He learned while watching Ian treat Laritte like a newborn child.

that I was helpful to the beautiful Duchess makes

felt on the back of his head

a

that he had a way to make

He didn’t let go

“…..?”

Oscar with a

mentioned, showers were often in

a result, there were certain cultures

held hands with female aristocrats to escort them, it was to prevent their falling due to the

that’s

as her mind came to a rough rationalization.

could not rationalize the situation. Ian.

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