✔DROP!! A TALE OF THE FRAGRANCE PRINCESS

Volume 5, Act 47: Entering the Big Bookcase Part 4

It was a thoughtful gift, even though Cordelia didnt want it. It was rude to accept it without replying. However, Isma shook his head a little at Cordelias words.

I dont think you need to do that. Even though its a get-well present, its not really good if the story leaks that His Highness sent a gift to a lady he isnt close to. And, I only meet His Highness alone by chance. Thats why he said secretly.

Isma laughed.

Of course, Cordelia was grateful if she didnt need to thank him

But, wouldnt that be rude?

I dont want to get involved with him, but I want to be polite as a person.

If I dont thank him, then it would seem like its natural for me to receive it, and its like Im walking on the same path as 『Cordelia』who fell to ruin.

Isma put his hand on his chin at Cordelias words.

But thats right. If you really want to thank him, then its better if you ask the Flantheims son. He probably meets with His Highness a lot, and you dont have to worry about him broadcasting it.

If possible, I dont want to rely on Vernoux-sama for this.

Im still asking him to send letters to Gille-sama for me, and I want to avoid giving him more materials to tease me about. Also, this is related to His Highness Sylvester.

(But this is also his fault Hell certainly avoid public gaze.)

In the first place, it wouldnt be strange if Vernoux-sama knew that he had sent me a get-well present. The only thing I have to worry about with him is that Clive-sama, who thinks of me as a 『Wicked Woman aiming for the Prince』and puts his guard up around me, would find out But he can probably avoid that too

Yes.

Id like to use other means if possible, but unfortunately, Onii-samas proposal is more realistic.

However, even though she had decided to send a letter, she felt depressed thinking about what to write.

(Its just to express my thanks. It wont be a problem if I just write it formally. Or so I think, but)

Im used to writing letters, thanks to my correspondence with Gille-sama, and its also thanks to the effort Ive put into it since I was little. Im confident that my writing wouldnt be embarrassing no matter who I write to, but I cant think of what to write straight away.

(Anyway, I definitely have to let him know that Im not injured.)

If I dont let him know, then he might send another get-well present. But if I ask Vernoux-sama to deliver the letter, then he can testify my claim even if Sylvester-sama is worried about the condition of my injury.

Cordelia believed and decided to entrust the letter to Vernoux. She dropped her eyes on the sweets in her hand.

It must be delicious since theyre sweets that this countrys prince ate and chose.

However, I feel depressed when I think of it as a gift from Sylvester-sama even though the sweets have done nothing wrong.

Onii-sama, would you like to eat them with me?

Cordelia looked up, and Isma laughed.

I dont mind. Will you recommend us tea to drink?

Okay.

Cordelia was glad that Isma was a good brother.

Isma always told her a lot of stories, so she should be able to get distracted even if shes eating sweets. If Isma had refused, then she could have asked Ronnie or Lara, but then she would have to hide the source of the sweets. If she slipped up by chance, then she would end up talking about when she tumbled, and she wanted to avoid that.