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Julianna looked shyly away the moment her eyes met Lelia's.

[Shy?]

[Why is she being shy...?]

"..."

Lelia was greatly flustered.

What on earth?

Ruth's gaze, which has been intensely staring at Julianna, shifted to Lelia. Lelia was stunned by the intense glare from her left side. He stared at her as if he was going to kill her.

[Are you staring at me like that because of Julianna? All of a sudden?]

[What about when you asked me to listen to your worries until just a moment ago?!]

It was surprising to Lelia to see the fiery change to his attitude.

"What are you doing here? Let's go," said Kalix, who had been watching.

"Oh, you know each other...?" Julianna muttered at the sight and took a step forward to greet Lelia.

"Nice to meet you, Sir. I'm Princess Julianna." Julianna naturally held out the back of her hand.

She was very graceful and dignified as a princess.

"..."

Honestly, Lelia didn't feel like it, but it couldn't be helped. Since she is acting as the man, Raymond Le Vester.

Lelia kissed Julianna lightly on the back of her hand, acting as the perfect gentlemen. When she looked up, she saw Julianna with a flushed expression and the ladies whispering behind her.

Kalix, who looked as if he had seen her impeccable manner as something very bizarre, came into view.

[T/N: Kalix xD]

Pretending not to see Kalix's face, Lelia said;

"It's an honor to meet you. I am Raymond Le Vester, and I am staying in the Imperial Palace under the Emperor's consideration."

"Oh, you're a distant relative of Prince Romeo, aren't you?"

"That's right..."

"Ah..."

Julianna gave Lelia a quick cheerful look.

For Lelia, it was almost embarrassing.

When she turned her head slightly, she met the wide-eyed Ruth.

Ruth spoke with his eyes.

'Weren't you supposed to help? Is this your way of helping?'

Ignoring Ruth's gaze, Lelia looked at Kalix to help her escape quickly.

He raised his eyebrows and moved first.

Lelia bid farewell to Princess Julianna, and the ladies standing behind her. Then she hurried along with Kalix.

***

When they got to her room, Romeo was waiting to welcome them.

"What? Where were you?"

"Walking after dinner."

Kalix answered sharply and Romeo looked at Lelia. His questioning eyes seemed to be asking about her success.

"I succeeded. But..."

"But what?"

"I have to stay a little longer at the Imperial Palace."

"I see. I don't mind, we can stay here until Griffith and Oscar come back."

Romeo looked at the magazine on the table. He figured even if he asked why, she wouldn't answer.