The Reason I Got Engaged to My Ex-Boyfriend - Chapter 67

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Episode 67

“Well then, shall we step out for a moment? I’ll have the head maid provide some refreshments.”

Anais smiled warmly as she issued the dismissal.

As I slowly followed the head maid out of the room,

“Riniel, tell the maid you need to use the restroom.”

I naturally whispered into Riniel’s ear.

Riniel turned to look at me with a puzzled expression.

I deployed my specialty skill of ‘speaking with my eyes.’ I have a plan, so just do as I say.

“Um, excuse me.”

Riniel, who had been practically worshipping me since receiving the contract payment, quickly called out to the head maid.

“Where is… the restroom?”

“…”

The head maid looked at Riniel with triangular eyes.

It roughly seemed to mean ‘It’s already a great honor for a commoner like you to enter the Imperial Princess Palace, and now you want to use the restroom too?’

“…I’ll show you the way.”

But since she couldn’t really refuse a biological need, the head maid sighed and replied.

Then she looked at me.

“You wait here. Ten steps away from the door.”

“Ah, yes.”

“I’ll call a servant to guide you to where the Princess instructed.”

The head maid spoke in a monotone voice and disappeared with Riniel.

‘…Perfect.’

She said she’d call a servant to guide me, but there was no way they’d come quickly.

Anyone working in the Imperial Princess Palace would have some status, so who would be eager to guide just one commoner?

‘Of course, I’m happy if they ignore me like that.’

She’s just a commoner, and a girl at that. What could she possibly do alone?

…I hoped they’d think that way, and it seemed the head maid who left me here alone really did think so.

I approached the door and listened carefully.

“…so what I’m speculating is.”

Lionel said.

“That the iron gate and the eagle emblem are related.”

I blinked at the unexpected statement.

What is he suddenly talking about?

As if responding to my curiosity, Anais spoke slowly.

“Hmm, if the timing of the iron gate’s appearance and the eagle emblem’s emergence really match, then Viscount Dapite’s speculation isn’t entirely unreasonable.”

…I see.

I swallowed hard at this new information.

“But how do you know about the iron gate?”

“…Ah, well.”

Lionel continued with a slightly embarrassed voice.

“Last time, I happened to overhear the conversation between Your Highness and His Majesty. I apologize for only mentioning it now.”

“Ah, I see. Well, it doesn’t matter. You’re practically my direct subordinate anyway. What I’m curious about is how you know when the iron gate appeared.”

“That’s… I went directly to Viscount Melvin and asked him. It was something I looked into personally, but I lied and said it was from the Investigation Bureau… I’m truly sorry about this too.”

Sudden confessions continued one after another.

“You must have had a hard time.”

Fortunately, Anais understood generously.

“No, not at all. It was something I had to do.”

“I’ll talk to the Investigation Bureau chief soon about expanding your authority. That should make things easier.”

“Ah…! I would be truly grateful if you did that.”

Lionel answered with an excited voice.

It was the moment when the cowardly police officer from the Investigation Bureau became a trusted figure with the Princess’s confidence.

‘But to think there’s a connection between the iron gate and the eagle incident…’

Does this mean the demon clan is involved in the eagle incident?

I frowned. An ominous feeling crept up.

***

The White Marquess family’s charity party was famous.

Since they operated a large trading company, all the big players from the Western Continent gathered there.

‘Hmm.’

Today I attended the charity party with Sophia.

It was because Yudite had sent an invitation she had never sent before.

So, a few days ago.

Marsha brought me a letter.

I hesitated at the unfamiliar crest, but quickly remembered it was the White Marquess family’s emblem.

And the contents of the letter were as follows.

[ To Mary.

Hi, have you been well?

We’re going to hold a charity party at our family estate soon. Mom said I could invite anyone I wanted, so I’m sending you this letter.

It’s a charity party that my mom is hosting personally. Donations aren’t mandatory, so come comfortably.

There are tons of famous and wealthy people coming here too. So make sure to attend and get some good information! Got it? I’ll give you lots of delicious food too.

Your friend Yudi.

P.S. You can bring up to three companions. ]

“…”

What is this letter that looks like it was written by a kindergartener?

I looked at the phrase “Your friend Yudi” with incredulous eyes and prepared a reply.

‘I’ve been too busy to even go to the boutique lately…’

But attending with Sophia didn’t seem like a bad idea. Sophia would definitely like it.

I sent a positive reply and told Sophia about the charity party.

“Is that really true?”

As expected, Sophia was delighted at the mention of the charity party.

Happy about the rare opportunity to participate in a social event, she actively prepared donation items and outfits.

Asking me ‘How about this, how about that,’ she prepared a floral dress, floral handbag, and shoes decorated with flowers.

And Ransel, who had been watching this entire process, offered his first and last opinion,

“Mother, everything’s fine, but couldn’t you do something about those floral patterns?”

Sophia replied with a serious expression.

“What do you know?”

And so I ended up attending the charity party with Sophia, both of us wearing bright floral dresses.

***

The charity party was held outdoors.

I greeted people while looking around.

As Yudite had mentioned in her letter, the charity party was overflowing with the so-called ‘big players.’

“Mary!”

Just then, Yudite, who had dressed up with great effort, came running toward me.

“Wh-what if you brought the Duchess?”

“Why? You said I could bring up to three companions.”

“Even so, I never thought you’d bring the Duchess! It would be normal for you to come with the Colonel, your fiancé!”

“He doesn’t really like these kinds of things.”

“Then just come alone!”

Yudite bit her lower lip and rolled her eyes toward the table.

Sophia was sitting alone at the table, looking forlorn.

No one was approaching Sophia, who was drinking tea with an indifferent expression.

King Elistair’s beloved younger sister and Duke Belzebuthe’s legitimate wife. According to rumors, she was a terrifying lady with an arrogant disposition who disliked associating with those of lower status.

‘…So I can understand why Yudite finds her intimidating.’

I know the truth.

After the host and some noble ladies paid their respects and left, she’s upset that no one has come to her side.

“You also invited me knowing I have an awkward relationship with Princess Chartinez. If you’re going to invite people, just invite one person.”

“…What? Oh, did mother invite her?”

Yudite blinked her eyes.

I had already encountered Seria when entering the Viscount’s Mansion, but Yudite seemed to be unaware of it until now.

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