Alluring Secret : Black Vow

Chapter 2 : Part 1 : The Girl in Black

Chapter 2, Part 1 – The Girl in Black

Kingdom of Alphine, Rulen Island. In a place not far from the Claude Cathedral located at the island's center, was the Cyrinpt Mansion. Built four hundred years ago by the prodigious architect, Tossano, this mansion combined the structural mechanics of planes and isometrics in a sensible balance, known as the prominent style of "Neo Tossano Architecture." It was carefully decorated down to the last detail, and although an old building, it was reinforced with repairs over the years to remain in good condition. This mansion had a history of being inherited by each new family head of House of Cyrinpt over many generations. In particular, the garden that was made through careful arrangement and calculations was a sight to behold, and naturally, received high praises from the nobles of neighboring countries. Every month, the nobles and aristocrats gathered in this garden for social parties. The Cyrinpt House was a prestigious family that has been around since the founding of Alphine, and Miku was the daughter of their current family head.

It was a peaceful afternoon. Having come back from church, Miku was enjoying an early afternoon tea in the Cyrinpt Mansion's prized garden.

"Miku! Miku~!"

While drinking Earl Grey, and reading the book she had purchased that morning, she suddenly heard the desperately shouting voice of a girl approaching.

"Miku~! Ah, there you are!"

"..... Why are you in such a hurry, Rin? ..... Oh ....! Fufu ....."

Miku couldn't help but giggle slightly when she saw Rin's appearance.

"Miku, you're so mean~! Hmph .....!"

Rin puffed out her cheeks and faced the other direction. She seemed to be upset about being laughed at.

"It suits you very well. You look like a cute princess."

"~~~!"

A princess. Just as Miku said, right now, Rin looked like a princess. On her head was a tiara inlaid with diamonds and pearls, and she wore a pale pink dress that looked almost like flower petals sewn together. She had on a light, neat makeup, and her beautiful blonde hair was set in curls. She had the appearance of an adorable princess that had just come out of a fairy tale.

"Lady Rin~~! Where have you gone~? Your makeup isn't finished yet~~!"

A voice could be heard calling for Rin from the mansion. It was the mansion's tailor maid, Lily. She was the one solely in charge of "dressing people up." The princess-like appearance that Rin had now was also something that she had tailored. Gradually, Lily's voice began to come closer.

At this rate, she would be found .....

Rin dove under the table that Miku was sitting at to hide there. There was just enough space for one person to fit comfortably.

"You certainly are making a lot of noise .... What's wrong?"

"Ah, Lady Miku! Did Lady Rin pass through here ....? We were still in the middle of 'producing,' and she suddenly disappeared ....."

"That seems like fun, Lily. .... Hmm, well, we were having tea together a moment ago .... But it seems she's already gone back inside the mansion."

"Has she now ....! Thank you very much! Lady Riiiin~~!"

With blue eyes shining with determination, the maid named Lily ran back in the direction of the mansion.

"........ Is she gone?"

Lifting the tablecloth up, Rin very slowly checked the surroundings, wearing a worried expression on her face. She seemed to be quite overwhelmed by Lily's "production."