I’m Stuck on a Remote Island With the Male Leads - Chapter 175

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Chapter 175
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I ended up fleeing with both Enoch Aster Klaus Langrid’s and Kaiden’s invitation letters in hand.
They want me to choose between them? I have no idea myself!
Margaret had never attended a formal party with an official partner. Which meant I couldn’t rely on her memories or experience to navigate this situation.
Because I’d spent days doing nothing but sleeping, the homecoming party was already tomorrow. I heard that when I didn’t respond to their letters, both Enoch Aster Klaus Langrid and Kaiden had sent several follow-up letters.
‘Well then, I shall take my leave. I hope you both remain in good health, and I’ll see you at the homecoming party.’
‘I’ll visit the Manor before then.’
‘I shall also call upon you beforehand.’
Enoch Aster Klaus Langrid had requested a visit to the Manor yesterday. But since I’d been sleeping the entire time, Innis had rejected his visit on my behalf.
Given that Enoch Aster Klaus Langrid valued propriety, if his formal visit had been declined, he would surely respect my position and wait patiently for my response.
‘He must be worried.’
I needed to return to my room and write a reply immediately.
Along with the partnership request form, Enoch Aster Klaus Langrid’s letter was also enclosed. According to the letter, the Emperor had instructed him to bring a Divine Beast to the party. Furthermore, since the homecoming party would be an excellent opportunity to locate the Peony Faction, he hoped I would bring Eun-ji as well.
I had to present Eun-ji before the Emperor.
Even the people here had never actually seen a Divine Beast. Naturally, they only existed in legends.
Could Eun-ji really be a Divine Beast?
She was certainly different from the Magical Beasts. Besides, even Kaiden and that Jenas had only called her an unusual Magical Beast—they didn’t know her true identity either.
“Margaret!”
Rosemary hurried after me, her small steps quickening. In her hand she carried a delicate pouch embroidered with floral patterns.
She glanced at me shyly.
“Um, well… ahem. I heard rumors that you brought a Divine Beast.”
“And?”
“Take this! It’s medicinal herbs that help restore fatigue. Give them to the Divine Beast. She must be exhausted from such a long journey.”
“Oh? Yes. Thank you.”
I accepted the medicinal herbs from her with a bewildered expression. Rosemary’s eyes sparkled as she looked at me.
“What?”
“Is the Divine Beast in your room? Can’t I watch her eat? Innis got to see her. I want to see too.”
Rosemary’s eyes were brimming with anticipation. Innis was always worrying that Rosemary seemed like an old soul, but looking at her now, she appeared as innocent as any child.
When we arrived at the Manor a few days ago, Eun-ji had been asleep, so Rosemary and Mother hadn’t seen her yet. It was natural for her to be curious. I smiled and nodded.
“Yes. Let’s go.”
I answered and extended my hand toward her. She stared at my hand with a startled expression.
“Why?”
“Oh, never mind… You really have undergone a complete reform. That’s not like you at all.”
Rosemary hesitantly took my hand. I noticed her earlobes had turned bright red. She was embarrassed.
Well, it is awkward. We were never particularly close sisters.
Thus, Rosemary and I moved toward my room with stiff, mechanical movements, like people holding hands for the first time in their lives.
The moment we entered my room, Rosemary released my hand as if she’d been waiting for the chance. I also wiped my sweaty palms roughly against my Dress. I thought I’d die from the awkwardness.
Eun-ji was curled up asleep on my Bed. Upon spotting Eun-ji, Rosemary gasped in surprise and took a step backward.
“The Divine Beast is a snake?”
She stared at me from a distance, her complexion ashen and drawn.
At the commotion, Eun-ji’s eyes fluttered open and she lifted her head. The moment our gazes met, she scrambled upright. Then she crawled to the edge of the bed, stretched her neck long, and gazed at me with sparkling eyes.
She licked her tongue playfully before noticing Rosemary, tilting her head adorably in curiosity.
“What is that…? Margaret. That’s a snake, isn’t it?”
Rosemary asked me with a bewildered expression. I approached the bedside, lifted Eun-ji onto my shoulder, and turned to face her.
“Yes, it is a snake.”
Rosemary approached me as if entranced, staring at Eun-ji perched upon my shoulder.
“Why is a snake so adorable…?”
I felt Eun-ji puff out a satisfied breath from my shoulder upon hearing Rosemary’s words.
“A divine beast that’s a snake. Yet so impossibly cute.”
Rosemary continued murmuring in disbelief, her eyes gleaming as she looked at me again.
“The medicinal herbs I gave you! Can’t I feed them to her myself?”
I nodded at Rosemary’s question and handed her the pouch I’d been holding. Then I set Eun-ji down on the soft carpet.
Eun-ji spun in circles, confused, then looked up at me and licked her tongue.
I watched as Rosemary withdrew a square box from the pouch and asked her.
“But are you certain it’s safe to eat? What happens if a magical beast consumes it?”
“It’s medicinal herbs that are safe even for magical beasts. They’re typically given to pets. They’re excellent for fatigue recovery, and for animals with magic power, they can even unwind tangled mana.”
Rosemary opened the box and held out the medicinal herbs to Eun-ji. Eun-ji, who had been peering at the box, caught the scent and recoiled in surprise. Then she looked up at me.
I nodded reassuringly. Eun-ji then approached Rosemary’s palm again with curious eyes.
“I want to touch you. May I?”
“Give her the herbs first.”
I had already been worried about Eun-ji consuming the special Magic Stone crafted by the Rohade Family.
But medicinal herbs that could unwind tangled mana and aid in fatigue recovery? They might actually help Eun-ji.
Eun-ji finally licked up the medicinal herbs resting on Rosemary’s palm.
Then she began bouncing excitedly in place.
Her scrunched expression suggested the herbs tasted absolutely dreadful. I quickly fetched water and held it before her.
Eun-ji tapped her tail against the floor in annoyance, her face full of displeasure. She glared at Rosemary and me with eyes that seemed to ask how I could feed her something so tasteless, then drank the water.
Rosemary and I quietly knelt before Eun-ji as she drank, observing her carefully.
“Is she alright?”
“She’s fine. Do you know how much trouble I went through when you said you were bringing a divine beast? I purchased this from an herb shop officially recognized by the Imperial Family at great expense.”
Rosemary eagerly revealed how excited she had been at the news of my bringing a divine beast, then blushed deeply from embarrassment.
Regardless of her words, Eun-ji seemed to have gained energy from the herbs, spinning in circles happily for quite some time before her eyes began to droop sleepily.
Rosemary tapped Eun-ji’s head affectionately, her expression utterly charmed. Eun-ji kept her tongue out, closed her eyes without responding, and eventually curled her tail and fell asleep.
“She’s so adorable…”
Rosemary murmured softly. Then, catching my eye, she seemed embarrassed and abruptly stood up.
“I’ve seen the divine beast now, so I should take my leave.”
Then, moving stiffly like a broken robot, she creaked open the Room Door and left. I thought she had gone completely outside, but Rosemary poked her head back in without closing the door.
“Margaret.”
“What?”
“Will you be bringing her to the party tomorrow?”
“I need to bring her. His Majesty the Emperor seems curious as well. He’s issued an imperial decree to have her brought to him.”
At my words, Rosemary’s expression brightened. She nodded vigorously up and down before finally greeting me.
“I’ll go!”
Watching Rosemary disappear, I smiled and carefully placed the sleeping Eun-ji on the cushion at the head of my bed—a cushion I kept specifically for her. Eun-ji purred contentedly, curling her body into a ball.
After observing her, I composed letters to Enoch Aster Klaus Langrid and Kaiden, had Vanessa deliver them, took a simple meal in my room, and read a book before retiring to bed early.
Peaceful.
I wished this peace would continue, but truthfully, I suspected I wouldn’t be able to sleep due to some anxiety about tomorrow’s party.
I hadn’t fully adapted to noble etiquette yet. Even Margaret Rose Flone, the Duke’s daughter, couldn’t dance properly, so there was no way I could either.
I should practice dancing again, but tomorrow I’ll just stay inconspicuous and remain in a corner.
I absolutely cannot dance.
Absolutely not.
With such thoughts, I drifted quietly to sleep.
When I suddenly opened my eyes, it was the middle of the night.
A soft spring breeze tickled through the slightly open window. Alea Island had been sweltering with summer heat all along, so this pleasant spring breeze was unexpected.
Pale moonlight filled my room in serene silence. I blinked my drowsy eyes and gazed up at the canopy ceiling. After a long moment, my focus sharpened.
How long had I been asleep? It still seemed to be night.
“You awake?”
Someone spoke to me from beside the bed. I startled and bolted upright.
Then,
“Shh.”
Someone placed their index finger against my lips. I widened my eyes and stared at the man before me.
Silver hair, pristine white under the moonlight, shimmered with an exquisite hue. Beneath it, crimson eyes burned with a depth that seemed to swallow me whole.
“Kaiden?”
“Still can’t tell the difference?”
Only then did I realize he was Jenas.
Kaiden had mentioned he would visit the Flone Estate unofficially. I hadn’t known it would be Jenas instead.
The Flone Estate was renowned for its strict security. How on earth had he gotten inside?
“What are you doing? Setting aside how incredibly rude this is, I could report you for trespassing.”
“Will you report me? The one who’d be caught wouldn’t be me—it would be Kaiden.”
Damn bastard.
Seeing my expression, Jenas smiled with obvious amusement. He pulled a chair beside my bed and sat down.

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