"Even if the empire collapses, I will finish the adoption process today, so don't worry."
Eustia smiled, pinch my cheeks as if I looked depressed.
I wasn't really worried about it.
It took us an hour to hear the reason.
"It is unrecognized because the chief who used to give approved disappeared without a word."
The chief must sign the document containing the Duke of Eustia's magic to officially complete the adoption process, but the chief who was in charge disappeared.
"Disappeared?'"
"It's a secret, but he was kidnapped with the knights a while ago."
"If it disappeared, you should bring it back."
It wouldn't be as easy as it sounds. It's not Shurei's doing, is it?
Instead of asking, I put my hand on Eustia's shoulder.
Then, I encouraged him in such a way that you, old but immortal and young, had to be patient.
But even with my sincere consolation, Eustia didn't fall for it. Rather
Rather, it seemed like I was complaining about why it took me so long.
Eustia chanted in a low voice.
"I'll give you 10 minutes."
It meant If you don't solve it within 10 minutes, I'll kill you.
Fortunately, the application was completed in 10 minutes, but it was not known how it was handled.
It was certain that the secretary had a very pale face.
Eventually, after completing the application for my adoption, Eustia and I left the chaotic building.
The secretariat was quite far from the main castle of the Imperial Castle, so there was no encounter with the emperor Callan.
Wait a minute.
Does that mean I become an unrivaled villain for the male lead?
Originally, Shurei would be the youngest, but thanks to the cooperation of the two families, Yekart and Visenna, it was the moment when a villain younger and worse than Shurei was born.
I shook my head disapprovingly.
By the way, when I went to work, I was pretty patient, but I don't know how it is now.
Did I say that I regretted making a decision that I had never made before?
Like a mean scarecrow catching a sparrow, I felt as if Dead Flag was welcoming me with open arms.
But what? I'll take back what I said I regretted it.
Suddenly, I saw 100 boxes full of Shwilin Cookies on top of tweety's back.
'I didn't stop by the store myself, but the store owner gave it to me.'
At this point, he might be trying to raise me after Tweety.
My heart was filled with cookies and I laughed, and Eustia looked at me.
"You must be weak against food."
He seemed to understand that it was my weakness.
Somehow, I remembered Ferze's words, but I pretended to be innocent.
Fortunately, there was no major disturbance in the Imperial Castle.
This is because Eustia didn't have to come forward because Shurei was busy with accidents.
Rather, it was time for the Visenna family to stay quiet, with less attention to the Imperial family and the temple.
Just like when I came, I was able to arrive at Duke's castle before half a day had passed.
It was time to take revenge on the mean Tweety who didn't even listen to my greetings.
When the owner, Eustia, was away for a while, I whispered while putting my face to the tweety big ears.
"Remember this. The next time I see you, I'll grill roast you and have a feast."
I guess my sincerity worked, so tweet tweet pupils narrowed.
I don't think my truthful is connected.
Seeing his mouth twitch in the air as if he wanted to swallow my whole head.
I leave tweet tweet behind, and took a step toward Grandeur Castle.
Of course, in a two-legged carriage operated by the Duke.
As soon as I arrived at the castle, I quickly came down from Eustia's arms and headed for the room.
His arms were comfortable, but not as comfortable as my room.
I filled my pocket with cookies and ran toward the room with excitement.
Dodododo
I don't know if he can hear me running. The knight, who was standing guard with his eyes on fire, opened the door so that I could not get hurt.
As soon as the door opened, I tried to rush into the soft bed, but I was stopped by someone's hand.
Hanging on the big man's hand.
"Where did you go without saying a word? Ciel?"
"Grand Duke....?"
The man's identity was Ferze.
He must have been hiding in front of my room after following me to the maze garden.
He took me to the sofa instead of hugging me.
Then he sat me down, and he looked down at me with cold eyes.
Maybe it's my misunderstanding that he look so angry for some reason?
The scariest thing in the world was Eustia Visenna, but I thought it would change from today.
"Is that so? Actually, I've been to the Imperial City."
"Why the Imperial City?"
Ferze asked back before I could answer immediately.
"Was it for the adoption?"
"Right. You're quick-witted as well."
When I nodded, Ferze narrowed his eyes.
"The Duke must have nothing to do. It should be done by an assistant."
"Huh? I heard you have to go there yourself?"
If you don't go and send an assistant, you'll get caught.
Ferze said with a face that it wasn't a big deal.
"It'd be very easy for a Visenna to disguise himself."
It was a nuance as if he did not need to go there if he was a duke.
Somehow I felt deceived, so I looked up at Ferze with a blank face.
What? Then, why did Eustia go all the way to the Imperial City?
Unlike me who was curious, Ferze turned my attention with a light gesture as if it was nothing to worry about.
"Have you met Shurei?"
"Not yet."
"That's good."
It sounded quite strange, but Ferze did not explain the exact reason.
Even though he looked like he had a lot to say, he just kept his mouth shut and kept silent.
I thought he was angry that I went without saying anything, so I looked away for no reason.
As I sang a children's song and avoiding his gaze, Ferze eventually opened his mouth.
"It's good to see you're safe."
"Yes?"
I was surprised by the unexpected remark.
Are you worried about me?
There was no one to answer my question, so I took out the cookies and put them in the Grand Duke's pocket.
About one, two, or three, Ferze grabbed my hand.
It was meant to stop.
"I have no intention of taking the cookie with your nose on it."
On the other hand, I think Grand Duke Yekart's was a man who said two things in one mouth, judging from the fact that I put everything I gave him in.
"I guess you forgot the warning not to lose your mind on cookies."
"Wait!"
I cut him off and held Ferze's hand in my arms before I knew it.
I couldn't reach it well, so my body was tilted.
Ferze caught me in his arms as if I were falling, and leaned toward me as if he were being considerate.
"I'll give you this."
Ferze let go of his arms as if he couldn't win and bent down.
Thanks to it, his soft silver hair touched my cheek.
I wonder if he's using a treatment.
I think your hair is better than mine.
"Give it to me."
He also didn't forget to say it in a commanding tone.
Even though I said I would give it to him, I handed him the paper with a sad face.
Ferze's expression when he picked up the paper changed strangely.
[Today's fortune cookie - You're about to say farewell. Be careful!]
He looked like he was asking why I was giving this to him.
Ferze, who received the note, tore the paper apart without hesitation. Also, with reckless action.
"You give me something I don't need."
"'Why would you rip that? There was another coupon on the back–!"
You don't collect coupons because you're a member of the Imperial family?
I looked resentfully at Ferze for betraying my favor.
It's a cookie that I can buy after a month's work as a maid!
As my eyes turned red, Ferze seemed to be embarrassed, so he reached out and carefully wiped the corners of my eyes.
"If you come to the Grand Duke's palace, I'll let you eat until you die."
"I'm not going."
When I spoke with a coy face, Ferze's eyebrows rose.
"Anyway I was going to head back to the palace alone. I can't take you with me until the temple's investigation is over."
At Ferze's words, I blink my eyes in surprise.
You're going? To the Grand Duke palace?
He was the head of the Yekart family, so it was not strange to go back.
But it was true that it felt sudden.
I thought he'd spend a little more time.
Perhaps my face looked gloomy, Ferze said while pinch my cheeks.
"I have work to do in the Grand Duke palace, and a royal decree has been issued from the Imperial family."
"Where are you going?"
Are you going to war again?
When I made a curious face, Ferze said without taking his eyes off me.
"To deal with the traitor. We have to go because they intentionally brought monsters into the empire, so I should go there."