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forty-one.

I was staring at the gentleman, who was moving away, and Cassis said.

"Too friendly."

"That's not what the biggest beneficiary should say?"

"What?"

"Because I'm kind, I'm mingling with you like this."

Cassis stiffened his face as I joked. It felt like he was upset because I had a big mouth.

I'm not good at playing games anyway.

I quickly corrected my remarks to Cassis.

"It's a joke."

"It's too late."

"Really? Am I too late?"

When Cassis answered firmly, I asked, sticking out my head towards him.

When he met my eyes, he turned his head sharply.

"Get away from me."

"I don't want to. I don't want to."

I put my face closer to his, that was red with embarrassment.

Then he jumped up and walked ahead. Maybe he was trying to run away.

I quickly tried to follow behind him.

Cassis must have noticed my presence, and began to run.

"Let's go together!"

I ran with a shout. It was an untimely race.

Paul and May gazed happily at the two children suddenly running.

Paul was amazed to see the young master running around like that.

May stared delightfully at the little girl, teasing the smiling Cassis.

"Cute. Both of you."

"Very."

When May muttered to herself, Paul agreed and replied.

Everyone's thoughts seem to be similar.

***

I arrived at Hisaya around noon the next day.

Upon hearing the news in advance, Antonio welcomed Count Monstera and had a private meeting.

Meanwhile, Cassis and I were waiting for the Duchess of Urquio to finish her prayer in the waiting room full of toys.

Then came the priest who helped me with Ruby last time.

I looked up at him, wondering why he came, and he was especially friendly to Cassis.

"Hello, Little Duke of Urquio. I'm Boris, whom stays in the Hisaya temple."

I stared at Boris, who introduced himself with a perfect business smile.

I've been thinking about it since last time, but Boris seemed to like money a lot.

People are very transparent.

But it's still too obvious.

I rolled my eyes at his inward intentions that I could see through immediately.

I thought Cassis would notice at once at that rate.

And, as expected, Cassis replied by nodding indifferently.

There was a hint of annoyance on his face.

He must of met quite a few people like that in the captital, so it seemed like he didn't want to deal with each and every one of them.