Chapter 39

Translator: Shaini | Editor: Darling

 

*Doki Doki* Selesina tried to calm her beating heart. She was breathing. Why was she about to attend the event that the heroine was supposed to participate in?

‘Maybe it’s just the same dialogue?’ He said that there was a shop that he wanted to visit. When she thought about it deeply, maybe he was inviting both her and Hisui to go along with him.

‘Yes, that’s the best fit.’

Selesina nodded with a smile and asked Soratek where he wanted to go.

“This town is famous for its perfumes, right? I was thinking of looking around for a little bit.”

“…… That right.”

‘The dialogues of the event, the destination of the event… … … well, that because this was the flower town it was just a coincidence.’ 

This although it may not be a coincidence after all. Soratek addressed both Hisui and the two escort knights that had come along with them. 

“Hisui and Wilfred can return to the inn ahead of us. Olgren can come along with us as an escort.”

“Certainly.” 

“Okay.”

Wilfred and Olgren agreed immediately but Hisui was Selesina’s butler. Hisui felt that he couldn’t return to the inn ahead of Selesina arbitrarily. Hisui was confused about what to do, he looked towards Selesina. 

“Lord Soratek Hisui is my butler so….. I was thinking of taking him along with us…..”

Soratek frowned at Selesina’s modest suggestion. It seemed like he did not want to bring Hisui along.

‘Does he still dislike Hisui…….?’

However, Hisui would be with them throughout the trip to the great shrine. Selesina wanted Soratek to acknowledge him.

Of course, it didn’t make sense for Hisui to get closer to her than needed………………

“ We don’t need a butler for a date right?”

“Eh?”

Selesina’s eyes widened at his unexpected response. She responded to him reflexively and looked at Soratek.

She never imagined that he would use the word ‘date’.

Soratek wanted to hold his head.

“Since you’re my fiance, it’s only natural isn’t it.”

“Ye, yes……”

Since he told her something like that, she could only nod yes.

Selesina was still his fiance even though she was to be dumped later on.

“Hisui I’m sorry but please return to the inn first. I’ll be spending some time with Lord Soratek.”

“Understood.”

Hisui nodded obediently at Selesina’s words.

After they saw Hisui and Wilfred off, Olgren asked Soratek.

“Where do you want to go?”

Soratek’s escort, Olgren Faulkner.

Read hair and amber-colored eyes. He had an athletic physique just like a knight but his clothing kind of gave him an appearance of a flirt…

……..But he was the escort of the crown prince Soratek.

‘Well, it may be better to look approachable than scary.’

Selesina decided not to mind his rough way of speaking.

“I want to go to a place that’s called the Garden of dreams.”

“Ahh, that specialty perfume store that nobles visit right? Alright.”

Olgren seemed to know the place and he began to walk ahead.

“Let’s go.”

“Sele, will you choose a perfume for me?”

“……………….!”

The specialty perfume store, Garden of dreams, was a paradise-like place.

The perfume bottles were carefully crafted by craftsmen and the bottles would have some flower petals floating inside. Not only were the perfumes relaxing to smell, but they were also visually appealing.

Selesina didn’t really use regular perfume so this got her excited.

–The issue was Soratek’s words.

Olgren didn’t seem to have any interest in perfumes so he decided to stand in a place where he could overlook the whole store.

“I’ll choose a perfume that suits you too Sele, so let’s use them together.”

“Yes……”

‘Oh my? Why is the lover’s event from the game going on?… Does it take place occasionally?’

She didn’t understand the reason but she was currently on a date and he was still her fiance……………she decided to choose a perfume.

Soratek went to find a perfume for Selesina as well.

Selesina’s eyes fell on a light blue perfume bottle with ore inside.

It seemed to be Tanzanite but it was actually magical ore that was processed by magicians. The ore was actually blessed by the spirit of water.

The perfume had a refreshing scent, it was suitable for a man to use.

Selesina took it in her hands and looked at it. 

“Did you find something?”

Soratek called out to her.

“Ah, I thought that this might be good.”

“It’s a beautiful blue.”

Soratek smiled softly. He seemed to be really happy, Selesina understood that he really did like it.

“I chose one too. I felt that roses really suit you Sele.”

Soratek showed her a small bottle with a small angel motif. The cap of the bottle was crafted in the shape of a rose.

The liquid inside the bottle was sparkling. It was a faint pink.

“Waa, really beautiful…….”

Selesina looked at it in fascination and Soratek opened the lid. The scent was light, unobtrusive, and sweet. It was perfect for Selesina, not too light.

‘Nice scent~~! As expected of Lord Soratek, he has great taste…………!!’

“I’ll put some on you so give your wrist Sele.”

“Uh, um, put some………?”

“Since it’s perfume, it’s better to put some on and check it out, right?”

Taking Selesina’s lightly swaying hand, Soratek applied some perfume on her wrist. Was it because she was enveloped in the scent of roses? Or because this development seemed to resemble the game? Selesina’s heart was beating loudly.

‘Is it fine? For me to get some perfume…..’

She was worried that the event wouldn’t take place with the heroine after this.

“Thank you Lord Soratek.”

“I’m glad that you’re happy Sele. Will you apply some on me too?”

Soratek handed over the bottle to her as he spoke. She had basically agreed without replying.

SHe didn’t expect to apply some on him but since he had done it for her she had no choice. She opened the lid and applied some to his wrist.

The minty scent gave off a clean feeling.

‘Nice scent……..’

Her heart was beating faster.

“‘Is this good enough….?”

“Yeah, thank you, Sele.”

Soratek was really happy to have Selesina apply some perfume on him. Actually he was just happy. After all, it wasn’t often that they had such a sweet atmosphere between them……

Unfortunately, Selesina was thinking along other lines.

‘I must help Lord Soratek reach the happy end with the heroine!’

She couldn’t get any more conscious than this.

Selesina silently took in a deep breath and looked at other perfumes. She was thinking of buying them as a souvenir for Hisui and Odette.

Not only was she the daughter of a Marquis, but she was also the lord of the 2nd district. She had to move with careful consideration.

Soratek smiled and resigned to the fact that for now, this was good enough as he watched Selesina look for some souvenirs.