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seventy-three.

But why did Cassis reject it?

The last day of the Snow Festival was already a long time ago. You've got to go to the capital if you have to.

Cliff's expression seemed quite troubled by Cassis's unexpected behavior.

I know. He's a stubborn kid.

I rolled my eyes with a frown.

《note: yk how you roll your eyes when you think or smth idk im trying to justify the mtl》

I said I wasn't going!

I suddenly remembered what Cassis said in the study.

Then Paul must have argued while trying to persuade him back then, too.

That's why I heard such a sharp answer...

I felt a little gloomy when I recalled Cassis's attitude in the study.

Up until a while ago, the next thing that came to mind was blushed cheeks, but now it never came to mind.

"Oh, you didn't know yet."

Then Cliff said in a dry voice.

"Mm. I didn't know."

I reply awkwardly, sweeping my arms. It was right that I didn't know anything about it.

Then Cliff answered calmly. It sounded a little painful for me.

"He doesn't have to tell the young miss all that. He's been here for a while anyway."

"......"

"Now that we've found a cure, he should go to the capital as soon as possible."

"I-I see... That's great."

I responded with an awkward smile. You found a cure.

Aside from the sinking feeling, it was good news.

"Then I'll be going now."

Cliff said goodbye like a bolt out of the blue and disappeared.

I stayed still for a while, standing there.

The time to let Cassis go was suddenly coming.

I'm not ready yet.

***

Elisha couldn't remember in what spirit she was in when she had followed Cassis.

More than that, her mind was filled with the fact that Cassis had done evil to Evelyn.

No! We didn't kiss!

She was reminded of the words Evelyn shouted out with a red face.

It seemed like a lie to see her flustered with hiccups.

Good-hearted Evelyn! Trying to defend Cassis even despite being kissed!

She couldn't stand it. She should bring Cassis to an early death.

Elisha had a glimmer of brilliance in her eyes, as if she would completely crush Cassis.

Then, she could see Cassis muttering to himself, with his head against the wall in the distance.

At first, she could hear 'Why are you blaming Evelyn again.'

Seeing that he's beating himself up, she was sure Cassis did something.

Cassis, you bastard! How dare you do such a stupid thing to Evelyn...!

Elisha approached at once, grabbing his shoulder tightly, and turned him around.