✔DROP!! A TALE OF THE FRAGRANCE PRINCESS

Volume 3, Act 26: Proposal to Brother; Brother's Warning

After dinner, Cordelia asked Hans to tell her when Elvis came home, but Hans shook his head.

Unfortunately, Master will not return today. But, Cyrus-sama will be back home today.

I see. Then will you tell me when Onii-sama is back?

Certainly.

It was rare for Elvis to have urgent business and not come home. Instead, Cyrus would probably come back late.

(Itll be nice if he comes back early so we can talk.)

But when she thought that, Emina rushed to Hans.

Cyrus-sama has returned. He isnt in any rush, but dinner preparations are being made.

Emina said something that no one could have guessed from her flustered appearance.

Onii-sama is already back?

Yes, hes in his room.

Theres still time before dinners ready. Cordelia concluded and informed Hans and Emina that she would be heading to Cyruss room.

If I have something to tell him, then I should do it sooner. Its best to tell him while he has spare time.

Onii-sama, can I come in?

When Cordelia got to Cyruss room, she knocked and informed him that she was there, and he replied briefly, Its open. She opened the door and stepped inside.

Cyruss room was simple. Elviss room was simple too, and it didnt feel like it was lived in. They looked like showrooms since they didnt actually spend much time in their rooms.

Cyrus sat on a simple sofa at the corner of the room and put the book that he was reading on his knee before Cordelia entered.

The book was well made, but there didnt seem to be a title. What book is he reading? Cordelia wondered, but she was cut off by Cyrus before she could ask him about it.

Do you want to talk about your outing?

Yes.

However, she was a little lost. Onii-sama works for the kingdom. Is it alright for me to tell him about the fake fabric?

(If Onii-sama knows about possible crimes in the Royal Capital, then he might be forced to investigate it.)

Christina would be at a disadvantage, since she wanted to catch up to the status quo. She was at a loss for words, but he might come to a strange conclusion if she stayed quiet for too long.

We visited four tailors today, and I also visited the Alcott mansion.

I see.

She invited me out tomorrow too, is that alright?

Its fine if youre not bothering her. Ill tell father.

Th-thank you very much.

Cordelia panicked a little since he had easily given his permission.

( But is it really alright since I will be poking my nose into a troublesome matter.)

She wasnt doing anything bad, but she felt a bit guilty.

Of course, Cyrus might already know about this, ――― and she regretted a little that she hadnt asked Christina if he knew.

(Still, I wont talk to him about it.)

Then, I have to be careful to not do anything that would be a disadvantage for the Pameradia House. Luckily, tomorrow is only an outing. I can talk to him later after Ive confirmed things with Christina-sama.