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thirty-one.

A letter arrived from the Urquio family.

It said that the Duchess of Urquio would visit Montez.

The news of the untimely Duchess's visit began to make Monstera Castle busy.

Everyone seemed to be nervous because such a great person is coming in person.

In fact, I was the most surprised of all.

Because I was the reason for her visit.

"Paul, I said I didn't need any reward."

Paul grinned as I muttered with a grim face.

"Can a servant interfere in what his master does?"

"But it seems a little too much for the Duchess to come in person."

And if she makes my dad do something bad, Paul's going to take responsibility?

I tried in vain to recall an event in the novel that I didn't even remember.

I couldn't remember it well because it was so blurry now.

When I opened my previous life's diary, I thought of it like a mirage and prayed.

But that's all. It was such a flimsy memory that just seemed like it was an illusion if you try to get it out of your head.

Paul said as I fiddled with my fingers.

"I didn't know she'd come to pay a visit herself. Maybe she wants to see Cassis, so she's coming here with an excuse."

"If that's the case..."

I froze when he mentioned Cassis.

I wondered if it was necessary to make such an excuse to see her son, but that was their family's history.

I'm sure each family has a familiar habit.

What happened anyway. We should be careful not to look hateful no matter what.

People with higher titles than our family have been very strict, so they may cause you to be more nervous.

But you're my mother's friend, so it's okay, right?

"What's the Duchess like?"

"She's very elegant and refined. You can think of her as the most noble-like."

Paul was proud of the Duchess.

If she's a lady recognized by her servants, I shouldn't worry too much.

Usually, the subordinate is busy cursing their superiors.

I smiled at the thought of cursing the director as routine in my previous life.

Then Paul talked as if it were passing thought.

"Maybe she's trying to take Cassis to the capital?"

"Huh?"

I said in surprise at the unexpected remark. Paul said.

"It's been quite a while since he's stayed here."

"That's true."

Come to think of it, it's been a while since Cassis came to Montez.

He came around spring, but now it was almost winter.

I suddenly realized that there was not much time left to part with Cassis.

It was a familiar house without Cassis, but I was taking him for granted without knowing it.