The Saintess Is Too Good at Lying - Chapter 56

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The Saint Is Such a Good Liar! Episode 056
“Justitia, what are you doing here?”
“As you can see, I came to meet with Cassandro.”
“What business could you possibly have with the Holy Knight Order commander?”
With that, Alfonso approached the table and tapped the bread basket sharply.
“And what is this bread?”
“I baked it myself.”
“…You came all this way just to deliver bread you baked with your own hands?”
Alfonso seemed displeased for some reason. I nodded and replied.
“A gift means more when given in person.”
“A gift?”
Alfonso’s expression grew even more incredulous.
“You’ve never given me such a gift.”
Now it was my turn to look bewildered.
This fool. Even if your mouth is crooked, at least speak the truth.
I may not have baked bread for him, but I’ve given him so many thoughtful gifts—scarves, letters, everything Justitia could offer!
I’ve made desserts for him several times, and he barely touches them, so why is he suddenly acting like this?
“If I recall correctly, I simply never baked bread for you.”
I couldn’t unleash everything at once, so I held back the rest of what I wanted to say.
Alfonso, as if suddenly remembering, looked embarrassed.
“Then I shall take my leave.”
Cassandro, who had been listening to our exchange, bowed his head. I handed him the bread basket and spoke.
“Take this with you. Feel free to share it with the other knights.”
Cassandro glanced at Alfonso, accepted the basket, and left. Alfonso watched him go and spoke softly.
“You’re not offering any to me.”
“How could I offer something I baked for someone else to Your Majesty?”
He’d obviously show his displeasure if I did. As expected, I omitted what I really wanted to say and smiled instead.
“I’ll make something even more delicious and give it to you as a gift. If you wish.”
There was a barb in those last words—a subtle jab at Alfonso’s attitude of ignoring all the gifts Justitia had given him.
But Alfonso simply stared at me and said something else entirely.
“Does that mean the earlier ones were practice?”
This fool… He only heard the first part. I sighed and spoke.
“There’s no need to belittle them so much. In any case, if you wish, I’ll bake for you.”
“Then bake for me.”
“Of course.”
The conversation ended rather plainly. I watched Alfonso, whose expression seemed oddly satisfied, and asked.
“But what brings you here?”
Your leg has healed completely, so there’s no need for me to visit you anymore. As I was thinking this, Alfonso frowned again.
“Your leg is fully healed, isn’t it?”
“Yes, as you can see.”
“Then isn’t it only proper to keep someone who’s come to visit me informed of my condition?”
Was there such an etiquette? I pondered the question when Alfonso suddenly asked something entirely out of the blue.
“You have nothing to say to me?”
Unable to discern his intent, I regarded him quietly, and Alfonso met my gaze before continuing.
“You still haven’t answered my previous question, Justitia.”
“I’m not sure what you mean, Your Majesty.”
“The rumor that Lumiel pushed you down the Staircase.”
Ah, so he still remembered that.
I thought he’d let it slide, but I was mistaken. I’d assumed it wasn’t particularly important to Alfonso—certainly not as much as it was to Sergio.
“When I asked if it was just a rumor, you didn’t answer me properly while looking me in the eye.”
Alfonso stepped closer as he spoke.
“You looked unwell at the time, so I simply backed off.”
“….”
“Answer me.”
Alfonso brought his face close to mine. The distance was near enough that my reflection appeared in his green eyes.
Moreover, his musk fragrance felt stronger than usual, hovering between pleasantly intoxicating and headache-inducing.
‘Why does the scent seem more intense today?’
Had he applied perfume excessively to maintain it until he met with Lumiel later?
“Is it just a rumor?”
Alfonso’s expression as he asked was quite serious. It was almost amusing.
“Would such an answer truly matter to Your Majesty?”
Because I knew it wouldn’t.
“What are you talking about?”
Alfonso’s eyes narrowed sharply.
After all, you wouldn’t care if it were true, as long as Lumiel made a more suitable queen consort for you.
“…I simply don’t wish to answer.”
I evaded his gaze as I spoke. Besides, I’d promised Sergio I would keep this matter confidential.
Even if I told the truth here, I couldn’t be certain Alfonso would believe me. And besides.
‘It’s better if I act more like Justitia in front of Alfonso.’
Since he hadn’t shown romantic interest in Justitia until now, this was essential if I ever wanted to break off the engagement without issue.
“Aren’t we engaged?”
Alfonso’s eyes narrowed further.
“I don’t like this—keeping secrets from me like this.”
Anyone listening would think he had no secrets from me.
“That’s not it, Your Majesty. I simply….”
I barely suppressed an exasperated sigh and feigned restlessness.
“Your Majesty, I apologize, but I’d prefer not to discuss this further.”
When I finally turned away and refused to answer, Alfonso let out a hollow laugh.
“Fine, if you insist on keeping quiet.”
As expected, instead of pressing further, Alfonso gestured for an attendant, who approached carrying a box of some kind.
“Open it.”
What? A gift? All of a sudden?
I looked at him in confusion, and Alfonso tilted his head as if to say why I wasn’t opening it already.
So I opened the box….
“What is this?”
Inside were rows of medicine bottles in a sinister dark color. Alfonso spoke with a boastful tone.
“It’s a tonic to boost your vitality. I had the Medical Palace specially prepare it.”
“Why would you give me something like this….”
“You’ve been stumbling on the Staircase lately, so it seems your health isn’t at its best. Between all your charity work and preparing for the debutante Ball, you’ve been pushing yourself too hard.”
“No, I haven’t been overexerting myself that much….”
“You have been. Don’t be stubborn for no reason.”
Then Alfonso muttered something meaningful.
“Of course, that’s only if you really did stumble on the Staircase like you said.”
I pretended not to hear that remark and silently fiddled with the medicine Alfonso had given me. Seeing this, Alfonso’s lips curved upward.
“Are you touched?”
If only he hadn’t said something so tactless, I might have actually accepted his sentiment.
I sighed. If I were the real Justitia, I would have….
“Yes.”
…answered like that.
But the status window showing my gauge had increased didn’t appear.
What? I just lied. Is this a glitch?
“Doesn’t seem like it.”
At the sound of Alfonso’s voice, I turned my head to find him back to his displeased expression.
Ah, he saw through it? My lie didn’t work, so the gauge didn’t go up…. He’s difficult.
‘He’s definitely sharper than Sergio.’
So it seemed I wouldn’t need him to keep pointing out Lumiel’s suspicious behavior like Sergio did.
“That can’t be. Did the Saint Justitia know how to lie?”
“A lie, Your Majesty?”
“You weren’t disappointed because it wasn’t jewelry. I thought you’d actually like it more because it wasn’t jewelry.”
“I do like it. I was just surprised that you would give me something like this.”
Alfonso narrowed his eyes and asked.
“Are you being sincere?”
“Yes. It’s a gift that requires thinking of the other person more than jewelry or a dress would.”
Since it was an honest statement, the status window remained quiet. Since I’d already said something nice, why not say a bit more.
“I didn’t know you cared for me this much, Your Majesty. Thinking of my health and all….”
“Of course. You’re my fiancée, after all.”
Only then did Alfonso seem to believe my words, and he patted my shoulder with a satisfied expression.
“Well then, I’ll be going. Rest well.”
I nodded quietly, but Alfonso stared at me. Wondering why, I met his gaze, and he hesitated before opening his mouth.
“Are you really sending me off like this?”
So you’re leaving just like that? What more could I possibly do?
I stood there bewildered, unable to comprehend what was happening, until I suddenly realized I had overlooked something crucial.

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