I Grabbed the Tyrant’s Heart - Chapter 74
“At any time, if there is a complicated matter, please consult me again.”
“All right.”
Yes, I just need to become stronger.
Most of my childhood in this world was occupied by Tess, so letting go of him means abandoning this world. Unlike the past when I dismissed this world as a dream, it is different now. I can’t throw it away.
The book described how evil and ugly the devil was. I’ve never met the devil face-to-face, so I don’t know how to react.
But even if it has something to do with the devil, Tess is Tess.
Clearing my mind, I took a deep breath.
* * *
“The Lantia family’s carriage, I guess the Duke cared about you?”
“Oh, Euel.”
On the day of the meeting, Weathering came to pick me up.
“In addition, today, your atmosphere is different from usual, isn’t it?”
“When I said I was going with Lady Hardland, my cousin’s eyes widened.”
Weathering let out a light sigh.
“That’s why my clothes need to be refitted and my hair is like this…….”
“Haha, you worked hard.”
“This is nothing. It was better than when I was caught in a magical storm. And even though I may not be of any help to the Lady, who shouldn’t?”
Weathering shrugged his shoulders and laughed out loud.
Magical storms are storms that occur when magical energy density increases, and are much stronger and more dangerous than natural storms. I wonder if Weathering was gutsy enough to laugh while saying that he was caught up in it.
We arrived at Marquis Gilber’s house and were about to greet the host, but before I did, people flocked to me.
“Oh, Lady Hardland. You came with a very nice partner.”
“Yes, Lady’s partners are always wonderful.”
All mouths were praising, but there was a constant question in their eyes.
‘Who is it? I’ve never seen this guy before.’
But the moment they hear his identity, they will keep their mouth shut. At least they won’t openly gossip about him for coming as my partner today, right?
While contemplating whether to call him the cousin of Duke Lantia or the son of Baron Blest, the person in question opened his mouth.
“Weathering Blest, scholar and cousin of Duke Lantia.”
“Duke Lantia’s cousin…….”
“I’ve never heard of Blest?”
Despite the people’s gossip, Weathering remained calm.
“Ah, Blest!”
The host, Marquis Gilber, approached with applause.
“Long time no see!”
He shook Weathering’s hand.
“Hey, seeing you here gives me a new feeling.”
When the prestigious Marquis Gilber actively spoke to Weathering, the people who were worried seemed to have decided their stance.
‘This person is someone worth being close to.’
“He is a talented person who cannot be defeated even when compared to the scholars of the Sage Tower. Besides, they say that the Magic Tower wants to scout him as a promising talent, right?”
“It’s embarrassing to say it like that.”
I grinned when I saw Weathering, who was not at all shy. Later, while studying magic, if there’s something I don’t know, I’ll ask him.
“Euel, this is the colleague I talked about. He is very interested in my research.”
I never knew before that Marquis Gilber had a great interest in magic, even though he had a scholarly career.
“I am Marquis Gilber, Lady Hardland. I already know that the Lady belongs to the Concium.”
“Nice to meet you, Marquis. I am honored that you are interested in me.”
The Marquis excitedly told the story.
“Marquis.”
When a person who appeared to be a secretary came and whispered to him, the Marquis returned to reality with his body trembling.
“Ohhh, let’s get the party started.”
Attending the party that day was a success. Except for one thing.
“Lady, I can’t believe I’m seeing you here!”
Duke Liesl suddenly appeared and pretended to be very happy.
“No, I thought you were coming with Regan, but you’re coming with another gentleman?”
Displeased with the way he tried to hook me up with his second son, I threw out harsh words.
“Ask the Lord directly why I didn’t come with him.”
“Regan? What is with that child?”
Duke Liesl asked as if he had no idea. The Duke’s face, which resembled his son’s, sank.
The people around him were also listening intently, but if I evaded it like this, the Duke would say whatever he liked.
Shall I go a little harder?
“He came to me in Hardland without making an appointment in advance.”
“Regan?”
Looking at the Duke making a fuss, I could guess that he knew everything.
Even mixed race elves are sensitive to this, Duke?
“Then, out of the blue, he asked me about my private life.”
“Oh, such rudeness…….”
A Countess unknowingly said something and covered her mouth. The effect waves were large, and the corners of the Duke’s raised lips twitched.
“I don’t partner with rude people.”
So, I put a wedge into it, telling him not to disrespect me again.
“Well, I see.”
Duke Liesl put on a shocked expression as if he hadn’t expected me to come out like this.
I heard from Aurin that Liesl was on the decline. They were said to be on a lower level than some of the Marquisates.
It was easy to read the Duke’s intentions under these circumstances.
Except for Duke Liesl, the party went well.
I’ll have to go a few more places, but I guess I’ve adapted to Aren’s social vibe.
People still liked to whisper and were prowling around looking for prey to slander. At the top of the food chain, I was on the free side, but I couldn’t completely relax.
It is permissible to be a little rude to others, but I must not be tactless.
Glancing at Weathering, who was sitting across from me, I was lost in thought. But he suddenly turned his head.
“Euel.”
“Yes?”
“Are you going to another gathering somewhere next time?”
“I should, right?”
I am not going to leave for the world of my previous life completely. I know that I am a dead person in that world. Now I belong here, and my family here is also important.
But since my mom keeps getting caught in my eyes, let’s just say goodbye. Just say goodbye.
I’m living well, so Mom should be happy too.
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