Became the Escort Knight of the Villain in the Romance Novel

55 – Breaking Engagement Carefully (5)

Wait, for a second, I thought Irene had changed.

I thought she must have made some kind of decision to show her active appearance unlike before.

“My lady.”

“…….”

“Where is the person who pushed me against the wall earlier?”

“What are you talking about?”

Anyway, it seemed like it was just a fleeting moment of courage.

She burst into laughter as she closed her eyes from time to time, as if the words she had said were still echoing in her mind.

Isn’t it cute that she’s shy about saying that?

The expression on the outside was still extremely cold,

She looked at the tips of her red ears and stared at her Irene.

“…What are you looking at?”

“My lady.”

“No, that’s not what I’m asking.”

As if absurd, he glanced at me and scratched his cheek. Isn’t that wrong?

Anyway, it was true that I was looking at Irene,

Take a moment to look at her blushing cheeks. She soon began to explain her reason why she was watching her.

“Didn’t you say you would stay with me? What are you planning to do?”

I knew nothing of the geography of this area.

Unlike the previous times Irene and her dukedom had been around, she had no idea what was famous around here.

I can’t take the initiative to do something, and Irene must be the same.

She said this because she had no intention of staying at the dorm, but Irene smiled lightly at those words.

As if to say not to worry about that, she smiled quite confidently.

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‘…Hmm.’

Irene reminded her of an act she had done a few days ago. 3 Years investigation

The evidence she created through him could not be called solid evidence.

And there is only one way to turn such evidence into solid evidence.

Artifact.

I knew the way to create it by the time I asked Count Kassim for help,

Irene went through her troubles over and over again. She draws attention.

Just in time, there was an invitation to a ball held regularly in Countess Kassim. If so, it would be right for her to go to the prom with Evan.

‘It’s not selfish.’

Recently, not going out with Adele Roman has been frequent, so people also didn’t have a lot of questions about him.

It was only said that they had fallen out a little… But what does that matter?

Anyway, if this affair ended properly, the end would be the breakup of the engagement.

Carefully and meticulously.

There was no need for Roman to notice the process.

The relationship with Roman will be maintained for the time being, but the relationship will not go beyond this.

Took.

She tapped the table with her fingers and pondered for a moment, then recalled Evan’s face and frowned at her.

Even if things went well with Count Kassim, it was clear that she would not return to the duchy right away.

You can check the artifact production process, and leaving immediately after talking to Count Kassim doesn’t look very good.

Then what should I do with the remaining time?

As she was pondering with her eyes narrowed, Irene’s head turned at the sound of a squeak coming from next to her.

“…Ah.”

“Lopena? How long has she been there?”

“From a while ago. The lady looked busy, so she was quiet.”

Even so, Irene just stared blankly at Pena chewing on her cookies.

It seems like it’s already been over 10 years since I met Lopena, but why doesn’t it change at all?

However, it was better that way. Had she changed Lopena, she would have felt rather awkward.

She stared at Lopena as she did, and she let out a drool at the thought that immediately flashed into her mind.

If she met Count Kassim like this, it was obvious that she would have to confine herself to her quarters from then on.

Unlike dukedoms, you don’t know anything about what’s there.

Wouldn’t Evan hate staying at the dorm all the time?

…In that case, it would have been better if he had taken them out himself.

It would be better to take a walk outside than to be in a stuffy room.

Thinking so, Irene opened her mouth to Pena.

It was an order to find out what was in the Kassim county.

The information she found out over the course of three days was what she was tired of seeing, so Irene was confident.

Of course, saying that to Evan was mixed with a little impulse, but she

She somehow she didn’t come out like she thought she did.

She looked at Evan, who was staring at her, and Irene smiled lightly. She then slowly opened her mouth.

“I know a little about this area.”

“I just need to follow the lady.”

Evan laughed once at those words, and Irene looked at him with her eyebrows furrowed.

I wish I could do that in real life, not just in words.

She never sold an eye to anyone else, she only wanted her to follow her own.

However, not having the courage to spit it out of her mouth, Irene sighed lightly.

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When she got out of the ballroom completely, Irene’s steps were unstoppable.

As if you knew everything around here,

The way you move right away as soon as you scan the surroundings. No matter how you look at it, you can’t say it’s a person who knows a little bit.

‘He said he knew a little bit, but it looks like he’s been investigating.’

But I deliberately pretended not to know. Wouldn’t it only make the atmosphere awkward if she criticized her for nothing?

She looks a bit excited and smiles.

As she raised her finger and pointed in a certain direction, she nodded and moved along.

The streets that slowly started to get dark seemed slightly more crowded than the dukedoms I knew.

Maybe it’s because there’s a ball going on nearby,

There were a lot of shops that hadn’t closed yet, saying that they would do something for the aristocrats, and the street was lit up with bright lights like broad daylight.

How can I say that I am lucky?

If it was a day other than today, I would have had to walk back to the dorm, let alone see it.

Irene doesn’t seem to be in a bad mood, so I thought it would be better for her to hang out the way she does today.

Wouldn’t it be nice to see it come out like this and remind me of the past?

When she thought of the time three years ago, the day before Irene’s birthday, she walked around the streets of the dukedom, she smiled happily.

If she hadn’t gone the siren that day, what would she be like now.

Maybe she was still just like that with Irene. It’s not a close-knit relationship like now, as if it’s almost impossible to reach.

Then it must have been a bit bitter. You wouldn’t have seen the charming side Irene sometimes shows.

Around the time Irene asked me to come out like this, she knew right away.

I always lowered my eyebrows whenever I met the crown prince, and whenever I came out to a ball like this.

As if I’m dissatisfied with something, my eyes light up when I act like that. It wasn’t that he didn’t know why.

I just ignored it, but I still wanted to continue this kind of relationship a little bit.

It took three years to do that. In order for her to quickly clear her mind a little,

Even if her original heroine appears, it is to prevent her from being accused of being her villain and facing her tragedy.

She gave her advice and tried to raise her level a little by asking her crown prince.

Helping Irene speak softly when talking to other nobles,

I also took care to ensure that a force completely different from hers was loyal to her.

Now, it was clear that even if her original heroine came, she would not be able to easily defeat her.

The family head of Julis was still alive and well, and her mind was not impoverished.

Even if I can’t say that all of them are my virtues, I can’t deny that I have some share.

However, clearing one’s heart was a slightly different story.

Master-servant relationship, even if I, who was appointed as her knight, confessed my feelings to her, could they become lovers?

Even if Irene and I think of each other the same way,

It must have been quite difficult to continue straight away. Besides, she now had a fiancé.

‘… Roman.’

The reason why I hate Adele Roman is that Irene isn’t there… It was probably a lie.

Originally, it would be best to be related to Roman and the Warlock,

Actually, I wanted Roman to be related to the warlock. That way, the breakup of the engagement will happen a little more naturally.

It was okay to say it was selfish, but as far as everything related to Irene.

It was true that neither of them wanted to give up.

However, the thought did not last long. To think like this, isn’t it too little time to be alone with Irene like this?

She shook her head for a moment, then returned her gaze to Irene.

Looking at the pure white lines of her waving gray hair breaking in the moonlight, she smiled lightly.

“What are you looking for?”

“…Just, I think I heard that there is a famous place around here.”

“Walking slowly isn’t bad either. Just looking around like this is fun in its own way.”

It was nice to be able to afford this. I liked this time, being able to be alone on this gorgeous street.

As I said that, Irene stared at me and nodded her head cautiously.

She didn’t want to do anything.

I don’t know what she wants, but at least what I want is time to be alone with me.

A month, after that time, Roman’s treatment will be decided.

Shouldn’t we enjoy as much leisure as we can until then?

I’ll probably be pretty busy with various things once it’s revealed that Roman is a warlock.

Irene and I, this might be the last time we can be together like this.

I walk the streets like that. Stepping in sync as if we had promised,

I look at the scenery of the street with colorful lanterns floating on it, and the crowds of people wandering around.

“Don’t you remember the time of the festival? Back in the day, during the founding festival.”

“…I will.”

Irene then and Irene now. It was embarrassing to compare.

She looked at me and pursed her lips, as if she also recalled her memories of that time.

She didn’t think too deeply, but she frowned as if she didn’t like the memory of her.

“Don’t you like being with me?”

, I playfully asked, and Irene looked at me in amazement.

“Oh, no. Why are you suddenly saying that? I’m sorry people.”

“Then I hope you don’t make that face. I’m fine, but the lady seems to be in a bad mood.”

“…I just wondered if it would be okay to walk like this. I came out because I asked to come out, but I just kept walking.”

“I’m fine, is there a place you want to go?”

At that, Irene stared at me for a moment, then she nodded her head.

After that, there was no conversation like this. Just walk in the direction she goes,

She asked if it was difficult sometimes, but she only smiled lightly, saying it was fine.

Maybe she was going to one of the places she recognized, she thought, as she walked for a long time.

I had no choice but to open my mouth slightly at the scenery in front of me.

Now the darkness was completely covered, but what I saw in front of me was a group of bright lights that were enough to dispel the darkness.

Siren, it looked similar to the scene of the forest being scattered on the lakeside full of secrets.

The sight of the pouring stars and the look as if they were hung on a tree made me exclaim.

“If I had to pick the most beautiful place in the Countess of Kassim, it would probably be here.”

“Is it magic? A sparkling fruit…”

As you said, the reason I admired it was because of those shiny fruits hanging from the trees.

Today, the last day the moon doesn’t rise, perhaps because of that, the appearance of the fruits shining in pure white light was enough to steal one’s attention.

A scene I could never see in the modern age where I lived before.

When I was amazed to see such a figure, Irene looked at me and opened her mouth with a slight smile.

“It is a fruit that grows only in Countess Kasim. It can only be seen at this time of year, as it opens from flowers that bloom by accepting the energy emitted by the spirits of light.”

“…A spirit.”

I knew there was such a thing as a spirit, but when I faced the remnants of it, somehow I felt divine.

Could it be because of the existence of a spirit that it emits a bluish energy instead of just white light?

It was like hanging a star on a tree. Don’t you have that kind of imagination when you were young? That thought of wanting to touch the stars in the sky.

If this place were to be called a garden, the word garden of stars would probably be appropriate.

Because those white, bluish berries were certainly beautiful enough to be called stars.

And cautiously stretched out her hand toward the light,

Suddenly, a tingling pain arose in my heart and I grabbed my chest.

“Evan, what’s wrong?”

“It’s okay. It just feels weird all of a sudden.”

“…I was surprised. Be careful.”

Irene hurriedly asked, but I held out her hand and said it was okay, she added, and she looked at the fruit carefully.

It felt strange. It’s like… Should I resonate with my mana?

I felt pain in my heart, but wasn’t the mana inside the heart reacting to it?

However, I could feel Irene’s worried gaze, and she smiled shyly, soon putting aside her thoughts about her fruit.

“It’s really good. It just made me feel uncomfortable for a moment.”

“But… Ha, that’s all right. Just walk Don’t try to touch the fruit for nothing.”

How could I refuse to say that?

What I see in my eyes is widespread worry,

I couldn’t help but start walking through the trees, drawing my attention to the fruit.

It was still early for summer to come.

A cool breeze blew and tickled my cheeks, and sometimes the wind-blown leaves touched my face.

Took,

Took.

Every time I walked, my fingertips brushed.

Every time Irene’s hand brushed the back of her hand from time to time, it felt like her heart was pounding for some reason.

Should I catch it or should I put up with it? Several thoughts raced through her head.

However, I persevered. Because I thought it wasn’t yet.

Now this is just a coincidence,

I suppressed her urge to rise, saying that her fingertips were just brushing as I walked.

Even so, Irene’s hand kept passing by my hand.

The cycle is gradually getting shorter, and now it’s blatantly. Irene’s fingers wiggled and tickled the back of her hand.

How on earth are you telling me to put up with it?

The corners of her mouth twisted at the sight of Irene, who was still looking forward with a nonchalant expression.

The tips of her ears dyed red, Irene’s fingers brushing the back of her hand.

I wasn’t stupid, and then my hand slowly began to cover hers.

…It was warm.

Irene’s hands, her bare skin, were soft, rather than her gloved, as she used to hold when escorting.

Unlike the cold atmosphere she always harbored, she felt the infinitely warm body temperature.

Her pounding heart and the heat rising from her body at the same time made the cool wind disperse in an instant.

Even with her hand clenched, Irene still kept her silence. The tips of her ears, which were once red, burn even more red,

It was noticeable that a slight blush had formed on his cheek.

She wanted to say something, but only exhilarated breath escaped from her lips.

However, I liked this silence. I just love this moment when her hands are connected like this. She looked blankly in front of her.

What is Irene thinking? Is your heart pounding with excitement at this moment like me?

I wonder if I hope that this moment will last a little longer, that I will be able to remember the body temperature she touched.

However, right now, having these thoughts would be the limit.

It was too early to express each other’s feelings.

I just want to feel the body temperature of the hands holding each other like this and hope that this time will continue for a long time.

Me and Irene knew that too.

That’s why she didn’t say anything, so maybe she just stopped there and looked in front of her.

The fruit on the tree shimmered, and soon the light seemed to slowly wrap around us.

When the shade of the night fades and a bright group of lights slowly envelops the surroundings.

In that star garden where no one else is, I wished for eternity in this moment.