TVRTH [Book 1]

Chapter 160

The Scandal Of The Century, Part X

Translator: Khan

Editor Group: Liber Reverie

Who would think so? When Aria deliberately pretended to be modest enough to know that no one thought so, it suddenly turned into an atmosphere of pouring cold water.

None of them were positive, but this was enough to shame Mielle. For someone who didn't know, she would look like a saint to cover up her sister who had damaged her, but Asher, who knew Aria's true self, broke his silence and opened his mouth because he realized what she was trying to do.

"... Did you? I didn't know that at all. I wonder what kind of person she is going to be because Lady Aria's praise is so great. The Count must be secure since you have two wise daughters."

"... Thank you."

It was as if he had never heard it before, and the Count answered by wiping his forehead with a handkerchief, and Mielle swallowed shame by blushing under her eyes. It was better to be scolded.

However, she could not be angry or away from the place where even the Crown Prince was watching.

Cain, who had seen the situation, stepped in to mediate. "... Didn't you say you're here to get the permission?"

The topic of Mielle was not very important, so it quickly changed. Aria, who was watching Mielle's ugly scene, also looked curious. She wanted to hear it in person even though she was expecting it.

"Ah, yes."

Asher also seemed to have no intention of wasting time on useless things anymore, and he got to the point. He thought that it would be better to take a walk alone with Aria while looking around the mansion than this boring spectacle he was having with Aria's family members.

"I have already confessed to her and have a date with her, but I also thought it would be better for me to get formal permission from you. Maybe..."

He was asking permission from the Count and Countess, but his gaze was on Aria. It was as if he was asking for her permission instead.

"It's likely to be more than that. I've been talking to her in advance, but I thought it would be better to ask for your permission."

'More than that?' There was only one more thing left. Although she had expected it, she couldn't show any reaction as if she was shocked to hear such a remark directly from the Crown Prince. The difference between imagination and reality had brought silence. 'What else can I say? I can't say no to him even if I want to.' In the garden where silence had fallen, Aria responded quietly with a smile.

"What do you think, Count and madam?"

"... Yes!? Yes, yes..." In embarrassment, the Count replied, stammering heavily. It was an unknown answer whether he liked it or not.

"Your Highness doesn't need to ask permission. If you like each other, then that's what you should do." And the Countess answered with tears in her eyes as if she had been proposed to. She prayed for a rise in status that no one had ever achieved.

It seemed like they were done eating because everyone's hands had stopped, and Aria asked Asher, who had taken a few sips of prepared tea without delay. His face was full of happiness. "Mr. Asher, why don't you take a look around the indoor garden my mother has arranged by herself?"

"Is there such a great place? I really want to look around."

"Then I'll leave first."

Aria, one of the people who should be surprised more than anyone else by what he said just now, stood up with a bright smile, and the Count nodded like a broken doll. And next to him, the Countess looked sad as if she wanted to be with her.