Academy's Second Seat [part 2 Complete]

Chapter 303: Side Story The Bustling Harem Marriage Operation (3)

"The Duke of Persia has..."

"What? So, Rudy and she are an item now?"

"Shh! Shh! Keep your voice down."

"Oh, no. Then what about our Princess..."

"Hey! Hey!"

The maid who had spoken first pointed towards the corridor.

There, Rie was standing.

"Hem hem!"

"Did, did you cough? Good morning, Your Highness...!"

Rie stared at the two maids before speaking.

"It's not a good morning."

"Wha!"

"Gah..."

Though the maids looked shocked, Rie walked past them without another word.

Sigh...

Rie sighed.

She had already heard the rumors about Astina.

She couldn't know exactly what had happened.

All she knew was that they all had a conversation together.

While it seemed like no one else knew anything, Astina seemed to be in the know.

Had she known all along?

Had Rudy chosen Astina?

With these thoughts, Rie entered her office.

Then, she saw a letter on her desk.

"What's this then."

The letter on the desk was from Rudy.

It contained an invitation to dine together that evening.

Could it be...

Rie was overwhelmed with anxiety as she thought about the spreading rumors and the letter.

Was this meant to be a final goodbye?

That was the only conclusion she could draw.

Such thoughts made her heart ache.

'Maybe I should just not go.'

Would avoiding it make things any better?

Even with these thoughts...

Rie had no choice but to head to the place Rudy had set for their meeting.

Rudy had called Rie to a small restaurant in a quiet corner of the capital, away from the bustling preparations for the upcoming coronation ceremony.

"Huh?"

While waiting for Rudy, an unexpected person showed up.

"Unni?"

It was Yuni.

Rie was puzzled by Yuni's sudden appearance.

"Why are you here?"

"...Why are you here?"

They looked at each other, both with displeasure on their faces.

"I'm here because I have an appointment with Rudy."

Rie said, looking at Yuni.

Yuni was wearing a pink dress she usually wouldn't wear, as if trying to look good for someone.

Yuni narrowed her eyes and looked at Rie, then spoke.

"...Me too?"

"What?"