Akuyaku Reijou ni Nanka Narimasen - Chapter 487 (Patreon)

Fun toy.

The princes reached out to the Duke's family via communication, and everyone graciously agreed. They've also requested an investigation, so for now, we're in a state of preparation and awaiting the results of the investigation.

The next day, I greeted the Duke Carlisle’s son, with a smile.

"Good morning, Duke Carlisle's son."

"?!? Good... morning??"

Normally, we have a very bad relationship and never exchange greetings. Given what happened yesterday, Duke Carlisle's son was behaving incredibly suspiciously.

"Since we're here, would you like to walk to class together?"

I whispered discreetly, so only Duke Carlisle's son could hear.

"... You don't want to talk about yesterday's outfit incident, do you?"

"Oh! Right! Let's definitely go!"

Duke Carlisle's son seemed desperate. Turns out he's surprisingly good at banter. His face turned red, then blue—it was quite the reaction.

"Good morning, Rosarin… sama?"

"Good morniiing, Rosarin… Ojousama?"

Lilian and Liliana both tilted their heads in confusion. Well, it certainly was strange. I mean, being with Duke Carlisle's son, whom I detest like a caterpillar.

"... I'm going to my seat!"

"Well, can't we chat a little? How about that cute—"

"Ah! Y-yes! What were you saying!?"

Duke Carlisle's son seemed overly flustered. Honestly, isn't this fun?

"Ufufu, what should we talk about?"

With a wide smile, I engaged in discussion with Duke Carlisle's son. He's quite smart and not a bad conversationalist, as long as we steer clear of aristocratic supremacy. Maybe he realized I wasn't going to expose him, so he became a decent conversation partner. We mostly discussed estate management and, on the side, vegetables developed by my brother and stockpiling.

Meanwhile, our classmates were dumbfounded. I overheard Rabisha-chan discreetly confirming with Lilian and the others.

"What is going on with Ojousama? Is she planning to wield a spear tomorrow?"

Hey now, Rabisha-chan, I can hear you. Spears out of nowhere? That's a bit much.

"It seems she's found a weakness in Duke Carlisle's son."

"I see, as expected of Ojousama... It looks like she's happily chatting but actually tormenting her prey."

Hey, hold on! Rabisha-chan, what do you think of me? We'll need to have a serious talk later.

"Miss Rosarin...?"

Duke Carlisle's son tilted his head. Uh oh.

"... It's nothing."

"Good morning, Rosarin. Did you make up with Duke Carlisle's son?"

"... We weren't fighting to begin with."

"Is that so? But you detested him like a caterpillar, didn't you?"

Guaaaaaaarrgh!!

No, you're not wrong! You're not wrong, but you know how there's a difference between one's true feelings and what we show on the surface, right!? Duke Carlisle's son looks like he's on the verge of tears! You have to follow-up, Rosarin! You are an actress! You have to wear a glass mask! Moonshadow sensei! Lend me your strength!

"... Aldin-sama, I don't dislike Duke Carlisle's son."

Actually, I'm quite impressed by him as someone who's unexpectedly good at banter this time.

"We, as nobles, should support and cooperate with you and others."

Well, if he changes his attitude towards lower-class individuals, I think it might be okay to get along with him. We're going to be involved with him for a long time anyway.

"Right! Duke Carlisle's son! Let's get along!"

Dazzling. Physically and mentally dazzling.

"I don't really get it, but I feel like apologizing to Aldin-sama.”

"... Me too."

"??"

Somehow, we're being softened by Aldin-sama’s spiritual purification.

Aldin-sama tilted his head.

Meanwhile, the maid candidates and Rabisha-chan were trying hard to suppress their laughter.

"Um... Good morning...?"

It was understandable that Milfi, who had just arrived at school, was also tilting her head in confusion.

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