Chapter 255: Have a Good Idea

　Unfortunately, the tea party  was disbanded midway through. Both my parents are gone. It can not be helped.

　Returning to my room, I immediately consulted with Nero.

“Nero, do you have any good ideas?”

“Well, how about we go shopping for a present with Lady Fabienne?”

“That way!　No, but it’s a good idea. We can get to know what she likes, and walking around the territorial capital together will bring us closer”

　Next to the, “lifting Nero!” I was tilting my head to the side, thinking of his excellent suggestion. What should I do? Should I consult with him about the other one too? But from the looks of it, he doesn’t expect me to consult him about such things. I guess I’ll have to be the one to give him a hard time, right? With a bang.

“I think this will solve the problem. Thank you, Nero. I’ll take care of the other one on my own.”

“Julius-sama”

“Oh, yes. Well done, Nero.”

“Thank you.”

　Nobles are extremely troublesome creatures. I can’t believe that thanking them is wrong and praising them is okay. It’s hard to have to be on top of things all the time.

　I immediately suggested Nero’s idea at the dinner table. Of course, I can’t mention his name. Nero’s idea is mine and my idea is mine. Unmistakable Jainism. Sorry Nero.

　But speaking of Nero, he didn’t seem to care about that at all, as he was serving beside me with a smile on his face. Nero, good boy. I’ll give you some sweets later.

“I see, you’re going to ask her out on a date when you go to see her. I think it’s a good idea. It’s a decent idea for you.”

“What do you mean by that, Brother Alex?”

“It means it’s a great idea. It’s a great idea, go ahead and do it.”

　By dinner time, my mother had revived and was in such good spirits that she seemed to have forgotten all about the scene from earlier. Perhaps she really thinks it was a dream. This will be another fainting stroke if a spirit pays me another unannounced visit. I’ll try not to let her see It that time.

　I glanced at my father and his eyes met mine, and he nodded. my pleasure .

　Having decided on a gift for Miss Fabienne, I sent a letter the next day with a date for my visit. I didn’t mention anything about a date in the letter. I’m going to make it a surprise after we meet. Maybe I’ll wear a bow tie instead of a ribbon.

　On that day, with Nero’s help, I dressed in clothes that were more luxurious than usual and very difficult to wear on your own. It was not full formal attire, as one would expect, but it was close to the attire one would wear when meeting His Majesty the King at the royal castle.

“Nero, I wonder if Miss Fabienne will be attracted to me dressed like this?”

“Don’t worry. It’s okay, it looks good on you. I need to leave a good impression on Fabienne-sama. She’ll be disappointed if she sees that I’m cutting corners.”

 “That far!?”

　I never thought I would be disappointed with just one outfit. Nobles are scary after all. But that doesn’t mean I should become a commoner now. There is no doubt that aristocrats have an advantage in some way.

　Rosalia and Mira who had guessed that I was going somewhere because of my smart dressing, surrounded me.

“Brother, we will follow you too!”

“Kyu!”

“No, no, no. I’m supposed to meet someone important today. I’m sorry, but I can’t take you with me.”

“But Nero is going with you, right?”

“Nero is fine, just him.”

“Kyu”

　Oh, Mira looks really unhappy. How did this happen? I didn’t want her to be like this. I’ve played with you all day. Have you forgotten?

　I also helped Rosalia make magic tools, didn’t I?　It’s almost finished because of that, isn’t it?

“I’ll play with you when I get back, so just be a good girl and wait for me.”

“Okay. Then, will you take a bath with me?”

“Kyu?”

“Well, I think it’s kind of time for that to stop. …… Okay, okay. Let’s go in together.”

　I put all my efforts into soothing Rosalia and Mira, who were about to burst into tears. If I get stuck here, I’ll be late for the tea party at Baron Ambert’s house.  It would be a shame to be late for a party we’ve been invited to.

Then, will you sleep with me?”

“Kyu?”

“Okay. Let’s sleep together. I’m off then.”

“Bye, brother!”

“Kyuu~!”

　I waved goodbye to them and hurried to the entrance. I had no choice now that it had come to this. But I have a better idea.

　It’s mother. I’m going to use her. I’m sure she’ll do something about it!

“Is it okay to make a promise like that?”

“We’ll figure it out.”

“Lelie is nodding in agreement too. ……”

“Oh, that’s not good.”

　It seems that Lelie is also very interested in participating. I’ll have to ask my mother to stop her at any cost. But I’m sure that mother, who is known for her defensive skills, will be fine.

　The eyes that would make you feel like a frog being stared at by a giant snake, that look that won’t let you say whether you want to or not. I’m getting chills just thinking about it.

　I jumped into the carriage bearing the crest of the Margrave Heine family and we set off immediately. It was the time of the day when people were starting to move about, and the roads were gradually getting crowded, but we managed to get there by the appointed time thanks to the excellent driving technique of the coachman. I was a little woozy, though.

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