✔DROP!! A TALE OF THE FRAGRANCE PRINCESS

Volume 2, Act 20: The Small Starry Sky

Cordelia couldnt help but ask, since she was stunned by her friend, who had suddenly appeared out of nowhere But, she became speechless once again when she saw what he looked like.

She knew it was Gille from his voice, but she didnt know why he was dressed like that.

A fox mask?

She had never seen a mask like that in this world before. However, she recognised the white fox mask with red borders around its eyes. She felt it was a bit different from the ones she had in her memories, but it was close to a Japanese fox mask. Its probably not something that was made in this kingdom. But why is Gille-sama wearing such a thing? It was really odd for him to wear a fox mask while they were surrounded by western things.

Cordelia stared at Gille, but she couldnt see what kind of face he was making beneath the mask. She predicted that he was probably laughing, because his shoulders were shaking a little. Is this the time for you to be laughing? No, it definitely is not.

Youre trespassing, Gille-sama.

Yes, the fact that he suddenly appeared, the fox mask, and how he got onto the 2nd floor those problems remained, even if she decided not to think about anything else.

He slowly removed his mask when she had said that in shock.

I didnt enter without permission. I came here on an errand to deliver something to Earl Hale. I just havent gone home yet.

He looked very calm after hed removed his mask.

However, Hazels voice once again replayed in her head when she saw his expression.

『Does Cordelia-sama and your friend, have the same feelings?』

『Isnt it lovely to imagine love between childhood friends?』

Cordelia tried desperately not to choke and passed it off as a cough.

Dilly?

Im sorry, I want to ask this as a reference But how long ago did you finish your business?

Its a bit of a secret.

Cordelia concluded that it was the same as trespassing, judging from the way Gille was avoiding the question. Even if he did get permission to enter the mansion, they probably assumed that he had already left.

What is he doing, this boy?

Cordelia looked at him as if he was being shady, and he quickly added.

I heard from Vernoux that you were staying at this mansion. I plan to go home as soon as Im done.

I see Did you think I would understand, and say something like that? I dont even know how you found me in this room.

The mansion was massive. He wouldnt have been able to find her easily, even if he knew that she was staying there.

But, Gille quickly answered that question.

Its not hard. Your magic is really similar to the forest, so its easy to follow.

Excuse me?

If its someone Ive met before Thats right, I can find them straight away as long as they arent hiding their presence. If they are, then I could only sense that something feels out of place.

Gille said it nonchalantly, but Cordelia was surprised.

Thats a very advanced skill.

Even Cordelia knew that it wasnt magic that a child could use. The magicians at the Pameradia House used it as a part of their job, but it was something that only an expert did. Is Gille-sama an expert in magic?