Actually, I Was The Real One
Chapter 16

He remembered receiving many invitations from nobles who wanted to get acquainted with the Parvis family. It would be easy to experience the 'external world' if he received an invitation from one of them.

Keira: "Rose, how do other nobles live?"

Rose :“Sorry?”

Keira: "I'm suddenly wondering."

Rose: “Well, I'm not a noble, so I can't answer that. If you're curious, why don't you read a novel about Nobles? I can recommend some books.”

Keira: “...You only read weird novels, right?”

Rose hairy. “The strange novel! That's what we call pop literature!”

What is popular literature? It was considered inferior, focusing only on interest rather than knowledge.

Naturally, Keira had never read such a thing. Not only did he not have time to read, he also did not consider popular novels to be literature, like most nobles.

Even now, he hesitated to read a book that focused solely on stimulating interest.

"Let's take this as research."

After such rationalization, he nodded. "OKAY. Please recommend a story that has a good understanding of the daily life of the nobles.”

“Somehow, the standard of choosing the book seems a bit strange.. But I will look for something you will like,” Rose said and left the room.

Alone in the room, Keira can't help but wonder how it feels to go back in time and live a new life.

In theory, it seemed like an easy task, but somehow, she felt strange.

His heart was pounding, feeling like an adventurer taking the first step on a journey.

After lunch, the servants sent to the temple returned.

He put aside the books he thought were important, and had the servants investigate cases where ordinary people had seen the spirit.

"Should I ask them to keep quiet?"

At first, he considered using the people who lived with him until the end to conduct an investigation, and vowed to keep it a secret, but soon gave up on the idea.

In a house with many eyes and ears, the things he ordered would definitely be found. It is better to act naturally than to ask them to swear a secret for no reason.

Fortunately, Keira is seen as an exemplary student. One would easily believe it if he said he was looking at an unusual case because of academic curiosity.

'I can leave this matter to the servants. Then all that's left is..’.

A new life to start over.

"I won't live my life locked up at home, doing what I was told to do as I used to."

Whether her father nagged her or not, she would go outside to meet people and see new things.

In the past, the only time she interacted with people outside the family was when she attended a major national event or banquet with her father. The outside world was a strange environment for him.

Therefore, having close friends was impossible for him.

Although she had experience talking to some other noblewomen her age at banquets, she was rarely present.

"I used to talk about the weather and then leave."

At that moment, he thought, 'That conversation is unpleasant, ' and gave up just like that. To be honest, he didn't really care about them. The focus is on getting her father's approval.

Now that he decided to get to know the world outside of Parvis territory, he was anxious.

"What if no one talks to me?"

What if rumors had spread that he was a boring person?

It would be sad if he went to a party and left without making friends.

Besides, Keira had no idea what the interest of a woman her age was. Even if someone with a kind heart approached him, he would not know what to talk about.

Keira walked into her room with that thought.

Then he met Arthur Walford.

“You're here, miss? I'm looking for you" he said with a bright smile. “You didn't come out in the morning, so we thought you suffered from a hangover. Glad to see you're okay. ”

“Actually, I still have a mild headache. But why are you looking for me?”

"We thought you couldn't get out drunk, so the Vice-Captain told me to deliver this to you."

Arthur handed the glass bottle filled with liquid, and said, “Honey water. This will help you ease your hangover.”

"Please tell Sir Joseph that I thank you."

Handing over the glass bottle to the waiter, Keira continued, “I didn't go to the training ground in the morning because I was resting. I wouldn't say it ... um, it wasn't because of a hangover.”

"Oh, you take a break?"

“Yes, and it's not because of what happened yesterday, so I hope you don't misunderstand. I've been thinking about taking a break for a while. ”

He wasn't lying because he was really tired.

Arthur's smile slightly fell after hearing what he said, but immediately set his facial expression.

Arthur: “Then, I will definitely pass on the message to Vice Captain. When are you planning to return?"

Keira: “About two months later?”

He might never be able to return, but Keira refrained from saying more.

Arthur: "We'll see you in two months."

Arthur grinned and turned to leave, but stopped when Keira caught him.

Keira: "Wait, Mr. Arthur."

Arthur: "Yes, Madam?"

He still smiled brightly.

Excited people usually spread good energy around them. It was something Keira found difficult to replicate. Perhaps someone as bright and lively as Sir Arthur can give meaningful advice.

Keira: “I want to ask you something. I hope you don't mind. ”

Arthur: "Ask me anything."

Keira: “B-can we move somewhere first?”

It was embarrassing to ask in the open like that. Keira led Arthur into a corner.

Keira: "Do you get along well with others?"

Arthur : “Sorry? No, um. I hear a lot of people say it.”

Keira: “So, you've been to a lot of social events, huh? Ball, salon, the like.”

Arthur: “Oh, uh. There are many social activities in Knights of Parvis.”

When he said so, Keira's face shone slightly.

Keira: “Actually, I want to interact with people outside the family, but I don't know where to start. I mean... what kind of topics should we talk about and how can we get closer?”

Arthur : “...”

Keira's purple eyes shone with so much curiosity. Arthur realized he was serious.

'Now that I see it, I think it ...'

He said he attended a drinking party because he wanted to get to know the knights. Perhaps, the woman born in this strict house had long felt lonely.

"Well, it's just human nature."

He felt a little bad for the woman. He swore to give the best possible advice.

Arthur : “Hm. If you have the same gender and age, it is quite easy to be close.”

Keira: "Yes, I think so."

Keyra listened carefully. It made Arthur nervous because he looked like he was listening to fantastic advice.

Arthur: "And I don't want to tell you this, but..."

Keira: "You can tell me."

Arthur hesitated for a moment, but said so. "You should smile whenever you can."

Keyra: "Huh?"

Then he continued as if he wanted to say these things for a very long time.

Arthur: “Usually, people feel comfortable when they talk to someone with a gentle expression! If someone is still being gentle towards you even when you have put up a wall, they are not being sincere! And to be honest, you're very scary when you're silent. It took a lot of courage to talk to you.”

Come to think of it, Joseph said something similar.

“In addition, my lady is a little .. There is the impression that it is difficult to talk to you comfortably. It's not that my lady is not liked, but people don't know how to approach you.”