Siena Dating Agency - Chapter 47

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47.

 

Chase remained frozen for a while.

 

Like the decorative pillars that surrounded the walls of this banquet hall.

 

He didn’t look particularly surprised, nor did his complexion change, but it was an appearance that was ‘unlike him.’

 

Eventually, he let out a long breath.

 

“…You’re quite perceptive.”

 

“…”

 

“I did hire Dora after seeing that side of her during the interview.”

 

Chase brought his wine glass to his lips with a smile.

 

Isadora answered.

 

“The Second Prince was the first to give it away. Enough for Heaven Delgado to come to me and bring up the topic.”

 

Her gaze fell to Chase’s shoulder line.

 

She seemed to be recalling Castillian.

 

“Also, the fact that The Prince revealed himself in public for the first time played a part.”

 

“…”

 

“Isn’t it strange? That someone who hid himself so thoroughly would do so today of all days? Today isn’t even The Prince’s birthday banquet.”

 

“…”

 

“And on top of that, he deliberately wore a mask to hide his face…”

 

“…”

 

“If he was going to do that, I wondered why he attended the ball at all. There were more than one or two things that made me think ‘why bother.'”

 

Isadora met Chase’s eyes again.

 

Her bare face, revealed without glasses, was quite cold.

 

“Amidst all these suspicious points, I noticed that The Prince and the youngest’s builds were quite similar. It’s not a common physique, is it?”

 

“…”

 

“Also, from the moment The Prince entered the banquet hall, he couldn’t take his eyes off the Center Director.”

 

“…”

 

“The Second Prince kept glancing at the Center Director while whispering to The Prince.”

 

“…”

 

“Though the Center Director seemed oblivious to everything, even if The Prince carried her away.”

 

Chase slowly nodded his head.

 

“I don’t know how long Lian plans to keep hiding either.”

 

“…”

 

“Our Prince is quite stubborn, you see…”

 

His gaze drifted toward the terrace entrance.

 

A faint breeze was seeping through the slightly open gap.

 

“I don’t know how long Siena will remain oblivious either.”

 

“Why is the youngest copying you?”

 

At that, Chase froze once more.

 

This time, even he, who rarely showed surprise, seemed flustered.

 

“You figured that out too?”

 

“Of course. The youngest turns into an expressionless ice queen whenever the Center Director disappears, so it would be strange if I didn’t notice.”

 

Isadora raised her fingertip to push up her nose bridge.

 

Then, realizing once again that she wasn’t wearing glasses, she clicked her tongue bitterly.

 

Chase chuckled.

 

“Well, it’s because my brother likes men like me.”

 

Isadora had maintained an expressionless face until now.

 

The very ‘ice-cold expression’ she had just mentioned.

 

However, upon hearing Chase’s words, she immediately frowned.

 

“What? What are you talking about?”

 

“Siena’s ideal type is me.”

 

“That’s ridiculous.”

 

“I heard it directly from Siena though?”

 

Isadora had never once talked about ideal types with Siena.

 

Nevertheless, she could tell.

 

Whatever her taste might be, it would be the complete opposite of Chase.

 

‘What on earth did he mishear to have such a delusion?’

 

Chase shrugged his shoulders.

 

“If you’re curious, ask Siena.”

 

“…”

 

“Anyway, I just gave Lian some advice. That if he wanted to win Siena’s heart, he absolutely had to imitate me.”

 

“…”

 

“But it seems Lian didn’t do it properly. He should have acted convincingly in front of you all too.”

 

Looking regretful, he shook his head and ran his fingers through his hair.

 

“Anyway… keep it secret from Finn and Heaven. It would be troublesome if The Prince’s circumstances spread too much.”

 

“…”

 

“Let’s make an exception only for our sharp Dora. Got it?”

 

As the hair that had been swept back tumbled down onto his forehead, his left eye winked.

 

Isadora thought.

 

‘Disgusting.’

 

She replied with a grimacing expression.

 

“I had no intention of telling anyone in the first place. I hate things getting noisy.”

 

That’s when it happened.

 

Suddenly, a chilling sensation brushed the back of her head.

 

‘What?’

 

Isadora quickly turned her head.

 

Chase seemed to have felt it too as he looked to the side.

 

But there was no one around, only palace servants cleaning the hall in the distance.

 

‘Strange. I definitely felt someone watching.’

 

Isadora couldn’t shake off her uneasy feeling.

 

“But Dora.”

 

Chase suddenly spoke up.

 

Looking at Isadora with sticky eyes, he said.

 

“You look very pretty today.”

 

“…”

 

“I told you, Dora looks much better without glasses.”

 

Chase lightly touched Isadora’s chin with his index finger.

 

Goosebumps rose instantly.

 

Isadora quickly stepped back.

 

“I plan to live the rest of my life with my glasses.”

 

“Your eyesight isn’t even that bad.”

 

“It’s very bad.”

 

“Then you should have worn your glasses today. But you’re getting around just fine even now, aren’t you?”

 

“No. My eyesight is at the level of a moth going crazy at the sight of light.”

 

Chase raised an eyebrow.

 

“Really?”

 

A subtle smile lingered at the corners of his mouth.

 

Thud, thud.

 

Suddenly, footsteps approached.

 

The culprits were Finn and Heaven.

 

Pretending to clean, they approached and struck up a conversation.

 

“What are you two chatting about so intimately?”

 

“Leaving just us out.”

 

They seemed slightly hurt.

 

Isadora quickly composed her expression and turned her body toward another direction.

 

‘I need to escape in this gap.’

 

She moved forward with her characteristic quick, pattering steps.

 

Chase, who had been watching Isadora as she walked away, unconsciously muttered to himself.

 

“Is this how Lian feels…?”

 

Then Finn tilted his head.

 

“Huh? What did you say?”

 

Chase withdrew his gaze from Isadora’s retreating figure.

 

He smiled nonchalantly.

 

“I said to clean diligently.”

 

* * *

 

The night after the ball ended, at the port of the Carnon Empire.

 

This place was bustling despite the late hour.

 

A ship that had just departed from the Lehatten Kingdom had arrived.

 

“Cheap, it’s cheap!”

 

“Fresh fish! Come take a look~”

 

The market merchants were enthusiastically soliciting customers from the travelers.

 

Among the people disembarking from the ship, there was one man who particularly stood out.

 

Tall stature and a well-built physique.

 

Bright red hair as if someone had lit a flame.

 

And vivid green eyes like a summer forest.

 

“Hmm…”

 

The man who had been looking around in all directions stuck out his tongue and moistened his lips.

 

“I have no idea where anything is.”

 

Indeed, the Empire’s port was very old-fashioned and complex, unlike the Lehatten Kingdom.

 

So those visiting the Empire for the first time were bound to get lost and wander around.

 

‘But who am I?’

 

I am Rik!

 

‘A manly man who never gets discouraged in any situation!’

 

The man suddenly placed his hands on his hips and began laughing heartily.

 

“Gwahahaha!”

 

All the people passing by turned to look at him.

 

The merchants did the same.

 

Every single one of them had expressions that said ‘What’s with that crazy guy…?’

 

The man walked to the fish shop closest to the port.

 

An old man with a white beard was tending to dried fish.

 

He leaned against the shop tent and stood with one leg crossed.

 

“Old man, I’d like to ask you something.”

 

The old man’s dim eyes traveled up along the man’s tall frame.

 

“Do you know a guy named Chase Willow?”

 

“…Of course I know him.”

 

“Oh, you know him?”

 

“Anyone in the Empire who doesn’t know Aizet Baron would be a spy, not a person, right? Just today alone, the market ladies were talking about the Baron so much I thought my ears would bleed.”

 

The old man picked at his ear as if he was truly fed up.

 

“Aizet Baron? Is that what he’s called here?”

 

“Eh? Yes, that’s right.”

 

“Oho…”

 

His red eyebrows rose dramatically.

 

It was a movement as bold as his laughter.

 

After thinking for a moment, the man asked again.

 

“Old man, listen. How do I get to Willow Manor?”

 

“I don’t know.”

 

“Why don’t you know?”

 

“Hey, how would I know that? If I knew where all the noble lords’ houses were, would I have spent my whole life like this at the market?”

 

The old man rubbed around his eyes with his wrinkled hands, perhaps because his vision was dim.

 

Then he slowly narrowed his eyes.

 

“But… who are you, young man? It’s the first time I’ve seen a strapping lad like you looking for the Baron, not some lady.”

 

“Me?”

 

A leisurely voice flowed from between the man’s lips.

 

With a big smile on his face, he extended his hand to the old man.

 

“Roderick de Vicelle.”

 

His distinct green eyes flashed frighteningly for a moment.

 

“I’m Chase’s close friend. Call me Rik!”

 

That’s right.

 

The minor marquis of the Lehatten Kingdom, and the youngest member of Tiarosa Academy G4.

 

‘Roderick de Vicelle’ had set foot on Imperial land.

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