T Y D O T S F

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"Are you saying that Dad has already gone to see Sage?"

After a day of hard work building a snowman in the forest, the sun is setting in the afternoon.

I sought out Durias because he was the most accurate source of information on Kaid at the time.

And Kaid told me that he had actually left early in the morning.

"I thought you knew that too, Miss. You left with Baon today."

"I had no idea. I spent the whole day with my brothers today."

"Where on earth have you been and what have you been doing? Have you been rolling around in the snow or something?"

"Something similar happened... but was it that bad?"

My hair ended up a bit tangled because it ended up tied up in Arban's coat.

My cheeks and the tip of my nose, which haven't melted yet, are still cold.

Durias clicked his tongue with a pitiful expression. Then he gestured for the warm milk, telling him to drink it quickly.

I asked with a hint of anticipation while drinking milk.

"But I guess it's a good sign that Dad met Sage?"

"Or maybe it's the opposite?"

"...You really think that's what you're going to do?"

The moment I finished speaking, there was a commotion outside.

I quickly put down my cup and ran to the window, where I saw the gate opening and a magnificent carriage entering.

Kaid is back.

"Durias said after seeing the scene.

"That's good. How about hearing the results directly from you?"

* * *

The steps toward the castle lobby became faster and faster.

By the time I arrived at the central lobby, I had received a few greetings from people around me.

I ran into Kaid, who was walking in.

He stopped walking for a moment and looked at me blankly.

I tried to hold back my breathing and pretend that nothing happened. I tried to act like I was running too fast, but I heard Baon, who was behind Kaid, laughing softly. He crossed his arms for a while and looked at me.

Kaid, who was watching, left first with a short remark.

"Irene. Let me take a look."

I quickly grabbed Baon as I watched Kaid walking away.

"What happened?"

"Then why did you do that?"

"...What happened?"

"Of course something happened. It's the first time I've seen you like that. As you live, things like this happen."

What on earth happened?

When I urged him to elaborate, Baon turned his head lazily and muttered.

"I'm tired from all the work since morning. I think I should rest now. You too, young lady, go to your master quickly."

"......It's fatal, Baon. Is this how it comes out?"

"I was originally fatal. Well, that's all."

Even Baron left the lobby.