T Y D O T S F

152

"If that's what Irene wants, there's nothing we can do. We have no choice but to wait."

"I know when that will be."

"I hope Irene's heart changes as soon as possible. It seems like the Lord puts Irene's heart first......."

Sage glanced at me.

"Wouldn't it be over once Irene makes a decision?"

The choice was given to me. I was nervous, but I stuck out my tongue inwardly.

How could Kaid have so naturally passed the cards he was holding to me?

Baon, who had been watching, came close to me and whispered.

"This is where things get interesting. Whose side are you on, young lady?"

"......Are you just going to watch without telling me?"

"How could I miss such fun? Could you give me a little hint?"

"That won't happen."

I smiled and declined to answer.

If I said the wrong thing, it would have been a huge hit in the neighborhood and the rumors would have spread.

That mouth boasted a lightness that was not even as light as a single fairy tale.

Kaid, who was stopped by the sage who was like a snake, answered in an unpleasant voice.

"Of course, if Irene wants, she can do so."

"Then I guess I'll have to try hard to persuade Irene."

"I'm looking forward to that."

I don't know how this situation came to be.

I looked at Eve next to him with pity.

In this situation, isn't the biggest victim Eve, of all people?

"......Your Majesty, please....... Please only cause trouble so that I can clean up the mess."

"I'm talking to Lord Astrophel right now, Eve. What kind of trouble is this?"

"Your Majesty's actions are causing a ruckus right now."

He became thoughtful and fidgeted, then covered his face with both hands and let out a resigned sigh.

A groan could be heard from his mouth, as if he thought that Sage had caused an accident in the South.

"I'm going to go now. I have a lot of work to do in the morning. Don't get close to people like that, Irene."

"Yes. Don't worry and go in quickly, Dad."

"......Then go."

Kaid glared at Sage and turned around.

Is this the end of the situation? I felt a sense of relief.

I was taking a breather when Ian called me.

"Irene, you should go with us. If you're alone, that guy will come after you."

"Oh my, you too."

But then suddenly Helena stopped Ian.

She closed her eyes, smiled, and poked Ian in the chest.

"We'll just watch and see. Will you do that, Ian?"

"...Helena, but that guy is after Irene. He's full of jealousy."

"If we get involved in the kids' business, people will look down on us."