Became the Escort Knight of the Villain in the Romance Novel

18 – Under the Crystal Palace (2)

“…Why do you fold?”

That was the first question that came to my mind.

Why am I the one who gets the honor of being with her at the ball held by her prince?

When I first heard about it from her Lopena, I thought she was going to do it with her own fiancé.

But the words that came out of her mouth were that I wanted to be her partner, so how can I not be embarrassed?

“For a reason.”

She stared at me like that, and then she opened her mouth, slightly frowning as if she didn’t like something.

“Is it something you don’t like?”

“It’s not that I don’t like it, you already have a fiancé.”

She lowered her head, trying to hide her smudged face with embarrassment. How can she be herself?

Wouldn’t it be appropriate to be with her fiancé on such occasions?

But since she made that suggestion to me, it was natural for me to have questions.

“A fiancée is just a fiancée. She is not an all-time companion.”

The voice that I heard before long was so cool that my body flinched.

Her expression, which seemed fine until just now, was shaded, and the cold in her eyes as she looked at me.

Maybe I made a mistake in my words. However, no matter how much she thought about it, she hadn’t made a mistake.

In that case, the word fiancé must be a problem.

At least a few descriptions from the novel were all about her, so I had no idea what her relationship with her fiancé was like.

She just knows that she was engaged to someone when she was young.

Adele Roman, his fiancé was nothing short of ugly.

His appearance was also decent, and his talent in the realm of swords was known to be outstanding. Besides, they had been engaged since childhood.

His relationship with Irene wasn’t mentioned in the novel, but I thought they would be okay since I’ve seen her at least since she was a child.

It seemed that I was wrong.

Seeing that Irene’s gaze turned cold at the word fiancée, she probably didn’t think so well of it.

“…Are you all right?”

Her Really, is it okay for me to be with her? When she asked cautiously, she replied with a nod of her head.

“It’s okay. It’s just a light seat this time, so don’t be too pressured.”

She was a woman who responded calmly as if nothing was wrong, but even so, her weakly rising concerns did not easily disappear.

I don’t know if it’s really okay. I’m her prom partner. Of course, it was her choice, but I wonder if I can take on that role.

I sighed lightly as I looked at the back of Irene, who was gradually moving away from me.

#

“My lady, a letter from Roman…”

“I’ll read it later.”

At least it must have been a letter from that person. I didn’t feel like reading the letter.

What was added to the usual content was that we should go to the ball together, so I immediately looked at the letter while holding a teacup.

Farre-

The hand holding the teacup trembled slightly.

As she recalled what she had said to her own escort driver earlier, her face seemed to heat up for some reason at the sudden emotion she felt.

She was just asking for a partner for the prom. It’s just something I’ve always said, a few times I’ve suggested it to someone.

Why are you so trembling?

Were the words of going to the prom together such a hard thing to say?

As she clenched her hand in the air and then opened it, she recalled Evan’s embarrassed expression she had just seen.

Isn’t it a funny look with his eyes wide open as if he doubts whether what he heard is really true?

…This incident was obviously no different from his own impulsive decision.

For the reason that I want to avoid my fiancé, who always gets involved in events like this, for a while,

That’s why I said that to my escort driver.

I wonder if Evan felt burdened.

Suddenly, a feeling of regret came up, but she shook her head and shook her head.

It’s not a very important place, and I can’t be with my fiancé at every place.

For this prom, I just wanted to attend it with a little bit of a comfortable mind.

“… Ha.”

After a while, I laughed out loud at what I had just thought.

Since when the hell. Did she consider Evan to be such a comfortable existence?

It was funny how he felt more comfortable than the fiancée he had known since childhood, or even the children of some of the families he knew.

The more I pushed away, the closer I felt, but paradoxically, I felt comfortable when we were together.

Did the green fireworks that only he saw at the festival come from that kind of heart?

Yes, he was better. Much more than his own fiancée.

When I thought of my fiancé who belonged to a family called Roman, I naturally frowned.

It’s not particularly angular, but it’s probably because of that unknown inner feeling that you’re reluctant.

Even though he always smiled at me, the inside looked black as if he had been painted with ink. He always kept his distance whenever he saw him.

Perhaps the difference between my fiancé and Evan was a difference in nature.

If his smile was fake, Evan’s smile was always a heartfelt, comfortable smile.

-Because it’s too much for me to pay attention to just one lady.

At the words that suddenly came to mind, the hand holding the teacup trembled.

The moment he heard that, wasn’t he quite surprised even himself, who thought he was insensitive.

He soon realized the meaning of the words and regained his expression, but the aftermath still lingered and his eyes trembled.

If the other young ladies had heard that, I would have been happy to be mistaken.

He had received countless letters since the tea party that day. Perhaps his tall appearance caught the eyes of young ladies.

Did you say that you received the letter you were holding today from a young lady?

For some reason, when I thought of the letter that had been wrapped in fine paper, I felt somehow calmer.

What on earth is it like to send a letter like that? In the first place, it was his own escort article.

He courted him so much that he didn’t have enough time to escort him, but if the escort was neglected, what would he do without thinking?

Wrinkles formed between the slightly frowning eyes.

It seems that the sticky feeling towards his escort knight is somehow uncomfortable.

The scent of Darjeeling, which was always fragrant, was just bitter.

#

“Hee hee.”

What’s so funny about it is that as she covered her face with her hands and looked at me as she sighed, Lopena smiled with her eyes narrowed.

Is it funny that I go to the prom with Irene? Are you going as a partner?

Coming to think of it, it was funny. Rani is a princess who leaves her fiancé alone and goes to a ball with her escort knight as her partner.

How on earth am I supposed to understand this unheard-of situation?

“Just take it easy. In the first place, this time it’s just a light seat, so other people won’t think too deeply about it.”

“I hope so.”

A sigh escaped from between the fingers covering her mouth. It was a ball held by the crown prince, but in the end it was just one of the social gatherings that would always exist.

He can’t always go with his fiancé,

There are times when you go with your family or close friends, not your fiancé, so maybe it’s okay.

-I’m not talking to escort knight Evan, I’m talking to Evan Fried.

As the second son of the Count Fried family, he doesn’t bow down very much with that level of status.

And besides, I was her escort knight anyway.

He didn’t easily get rid of the burden, but he had better accept it anyway.

As I wiped her face with her hand once, Lopena, who was looking at me like that, opened her mouth.

“What did you do anyway?”

“…What.”

“It’s the first time I’ve seen a young lady be so comfortable with an escort driver. I’ve been here for 6 years, and during that time, the escort drivers didn’t like the young lady very much. Seeing that you chose a knight instead of your fiancé as your partner for the ball, you seem really comfortable with it.”

At that, I just smiled bitterly. Is it really like that?

But when she looked at me or at someone else, her gaze was still cold.

She still had no confidence in what she could see in those eyes, and the insensitive mask covering her face didn’t even make the slightest incontinence.

I didn’t see the gloomy side I saw at the festival again, but sometimes I thought about that time and got worried.

Besides, judging from the look on her face earlier, Irene didn’t seem to be on good terms with her fiancé.

She might have just chosen me to not be with her fiancé.

It was Lofena’s bright voice that eventually broke her thoughts. Her expression straightened again, and I looked at Pena with her soft smile on her face.

“By the way, shouldn’t you pack your clothes now?”

“Clothes.”

The only thing he usually wore was a few plain clothes, unless he was handling a sword.

I thought maybe I should wear pretty flashy clothes this time. You’ll have to dress up to stand next to Irene.

“But I don’t have any clothes.”

The only thing in the closet was a few pairs of everyday clothes.

Apparently, the guy before he became possessed wasn’t too interested in socializing, so he didn’t see any flashy clothes to wear to the party.

The prom is tomorrow, and I can’t go to get my clothes tailored.

When I put on a puzzled expression, Pena opened her mouth, waving her hand in the air as if it were okay.

“If you look for it, you will probably find some clothes. What are your measurements?”

“…No, even if I told you my measurements, would there be clothes that fit me?”

When I asked with a questioning expression, Lopena smiled and nodded her head.

“There is a saying in the capital, there is nothing that does not exist in Julis. Just wait I’ll get the clothes.”

I just stared blankly at Lopena, who left so suddenly. Is there really anything I can wear?

I spent a while looking at the sky, and then I heard light footsteps from far away.

The only person in this mansion who jumps like that is probably Loffena.

Looking up in the direction of her voice, she looked up and Lopena raised her hands and waved them to follow her.

“Did you find it?”

When I asked, Lopena replied with a nod of her head.

“I told you. There’s nothing that Julis doesn’t have.”

I don’t know why there are clothes like that in this place where Irene is the only child, but I let out a sigh of relief at the fact that there is.

If you couldn’t go because you didn’t have clothes, Lopena would always laugh at you.

And Irene’s position must have been difficult. I didn’t want to hurt her because of my mistake, so she was very fortunate.

Let’s follow Lopena lightly teasing her feet to see if she’s found a pretty decent outfit.

A uniform that is dark enough to look black at first glance, and black that reminds me of obsidian.

The white belt that runs diagonally through the center harmonizes well with the clothes, making it a stylish piece of clothing.

The golden flowers scattered on the white belt stood out, but overall they were in harmony.

Anyway, this is my first time wearing a uniform like this, so I wonder if it will suit me.

“Hurry up and try them on. Those are pretty expensive clothes. You’ll get all the attention when you wear them.”

“I don’t want to draw much attention.”

Glancing at Pena for a moment, prompting me to hesitate, she took the dress and began to put it on over her plain clothes.

It’s uncomfortable to even wear, so I probably won’t wear it unless it’s a special occasion like this time.

I buttoned up the buttons one by one with awkward hands, and when I was all dressed up like that, the reflection in the mirror looked pretty good.

Since it’s a tight-fitting uniform, it would be nice if the only thing that could be done was that the curved chest muscles were exposed.

As I brushed my golden hair back and gazed at the mirror with slightly drowsy eyes, I realized that hangers are important too.

If it was the same as before, it would have been just nauseous, but with this look and that expression, it suits you pretty well, doesn’t it?

“…With.”

Surprised to see me dressed like this, Fena exclaimed with her eyes wide open.

Still, at this level, she wouldn’t look awkward next to Irene.

However, whenever I thought of the word prom, my thoughts became complicated, and my expression in the mirror was slightly distorted.