In front of the office of the grand and splendid Emperor's palace. Sunlight filtered through the stained glass and hit the marble floor.
I faced the chamberlain of the Emperor's palace, who was standing guard at the large door.
"Your Majesty is currently engaged in important government affairs."
Already the third time. The chamberlain was repeating the same words without emotion. What an important political matter. Even though I had planned my visit in advance, the thick door did not seem to open.
Making excuses to postpone an audience. It was an obvious move even for me. Additionally, it was something experienced often.
I thought Leopold and the Princess were the only ones who didn't keep their appointments.
"... Let me check with Your Majesty again. As promised, Grand Duke Vikander has come to tell us his wish."
In the end, a cold voice sounded as if it was going to eat you. Even me, who was behind Edwin, was surprised by a voice that cracked the veteran chamberlain's expressionless expression.
"... I'll check."
Eventually, the chamberlain entered the solid door. It was at that time that Edwin, who had been threatening the chamberlain, turned to me.
"Don't your legs hurt from standing all the time?"
"It lasted only about five minutes?"
"Still. Shoes with heels will hurt your feet quite a bit."
"It's okay because I got used to it."
I, who had been answering softly, closed my mouth. Edwin, who was looking at the hem of my dress with worried eyes, made a puzzled face at her.
"... It looks like you know a lot about heeled shoes, Your Highness."
It was meant to be a joke, but the voice that came out of his mouth was quite mean.
Edwin's eyes widened and then narrowed.
"Just by looking at it, it looks uncomfortable. But why are you calling me again?"
"Because it's the imperial palace."
"It's the imperial palace. So?"
"Because it's difficult to call Your Highness's name carelessly outside."
As Edwin's smile deepened, my answer became more difficult. I unconsciously avoided his gaze here and there. But when those persistent eyes continued to look at me.
"Cough."
An intentional cough broke in. It was Winster. Whenever he cleared his throat loudly, Winster avoided Edwin's gaze. If he encounters those intense eyes, it won't end with just a few laps around the Grand Duke's residence.
However, this was not the Grand Duke's residence, but the imperial palace, and in front of the Emperor's palace office.
Winster endured the stinging gaze and praised himself. In the meantime, I took two steps back from Edwin. And I smiled as if nothing had happened.
"And... Is it like this?"
"What?"
It was funny to see his expression as if he was very upset. I lifted the tip of my chin, pretending that I didn't notice.
Just as the Grand Duke was about to reply again, the door to the office opened.
"Your Majesty is still attending to important government affairs. It seems difficult today, so why don't you hold another audience on another day?"
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Do Your Best and Regret
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