Log Horizon - Shiroe's sister

Chapter 40

"Conversation~"

Thinking thoughts

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After he said that, he took a seat diagonally across from Raynesia.

There were several fixed marble benches in the pavilion. They were covered in leather or had feather cushions on top. The marble table was made shorter than usual, a classy design suitable for drinking tea elegantly.

"The prior engagement I mentioned was just an excuse. If I made you feel troubled, I apologize..."

The young knight said without any guilt.

That means... he is using me? But he doesn't look like a bad guy...

Raynesia was unable to guess Crusty's intent, but if her father was right, this man was the eye of the storm for the League of Freedom Cities Eastal. She had to be polite and nice to him. Raynesia waited for Crusty to continue as an elegant noble lady should.

"You are thinking 'I am so tired', correct?"

"Hm!"

Crusty's comment made Raynesia freeze.

"Not only that, when our eyes first met, you were thinking 'This is going to be trouble', right?"

"Eh!"

Raynesia was totally frozen now, while Crusty smiled. His smile was sensible and gentle, but to Raynesia, it looked like a devil's smile.

"W-Why..."

"Why do I know? It's instinct, my younger sister back in town has the same attitude as you, so I can tell." He said this with no signs of mischief, just stating the facts like the result of an experiment.

... This, this, this, this man is a bad man!!!

"It's not like that, oh ho ho ho..." Raynesia maintained her elegant lady's smile, but her action was stiff like an un-oiled machine.

"I won't eat you. There is no need to be nervous," Crusty slightly smirked.

"Even if you say so, that is..."

"I have been chased around by the lords and nobles all morning, but since you are Duke Sergiatte's granddaughter, they will be hesitant to interrupt us. Is it convenient to chat with me?"

The truth was Raynesia was unwilling to.

Not only was this troublesome, but it was also scary in a way.

This gentle young man was able to see through her, even seemed to be able to read her mind. Raynesia felt that she could not stand up to him right from the start.

If Raynesia was not a noblewoman, she would want to apologize: "I am very sorry, I will be careful from now on, please forgive me."

...

Even though she was not sure what she should be careful about, she just felt like saying this.

But, the last time I had this feeling was when my grandfather scolded me that one time...

"You are not very willing, am I right?"

"Hm!"

He saw through her again.

Raynesia wondered if this Adventurer was a psychic. Raynesia didn't understand why his observation skills were so impressive, and she felt a little bit like crying. But Crusty maintained his gentleman's demeanour with a smile on his face.