Actually, I Was The Real One
Chapter 22
A few days later Ludwig realized that he had not seen his daughter lately.
When he called her for something, she simply said, "I'm busy right now, so see you later."
But, he didn't do it.
He frowned.
(Ajudan): “The file is in the underground library. He took the key from the butler two days ago, saying that he wanted to find information about those spirits.”
Ludwig: “Information about spirits..”.
'They said he sent people to the temple to borrow all the books about spirits.'
When he first heard it, he just let it go. It was natural for the next Saint to be curious about spirits.
However, it bothered him that he did not see her because he was busy researching.
Ludwig: “Where is the material he borrowed from the temple? Did they return it?”
(Ajudan) “I'll check it out. Apparently, they were asked to look for cases where people saw spirits.”
Ludwig: “Why is he interested in that? He will soon be able to show his ability.”
(Ajudan): “Well, it's been two years since she became an adult. I think it's natural to worry about it.”
Ludwig: "I don't think he'll be impatient."
'Is he worried that his ability has not materialized yet?'
Well, there are times when offspring see spirits since they reach adolescence, so it doesn't make sense to feel nervous.
No matter how early or late a person appears, because as long as Parvis' blood is flowing in their veins, they need not worry.
As long as they have Parvis' blood, they don't have to worry…
Ludwig: “Aduh!”
He was hit with a stabbing headache.
For a man who suffered countless injuries in the fight against monsters, this pain was unbearable.
Ludwig: “Aduh!”
(Ajudan): "Your Majesty!" The adjutant standing beside her supported her as she tripped. "Are you okay?"
Ludwig: “Don't worry about that. It's okay."
(Ajudan): “No way it's nothing!”
Grand Duke, a seemingly indestructible man, groaned and nearly fell down. It can't be 'it's okay.'
(Ajudan): “I'll call doctor.”
Ludwig: “Do not make a fuss.”
She had been having a slight headache since this morning, most likely because she had suffered the same nightmare for two nights, but she still could not remember what it was about.
"I've been exhausted lately."
He attributed the unusual pain to fatigue and stress.
(Ajudan): “Your Highness, why don't you retire early tonight? I'm worried…"
Ludwig: "I've told you three times not to worry about it."
(Ajudan): “...Sorry. I stepped over.”
It was almost midnight when Ludwig finished his work and got up from his seat. That's when he realizes Keira didn't go to see him.
Whahuh? That's not possible.
There was an instinct that made him wonder if something had happened to him.
'Is he still in the library?'
Ludwig went downstairs instead of heading to his bedroom on the third floor, and saw his daughter Keira on the first floor.
He heard two people talking.
Keira: “Why did you throw it away without asking me, Robert?”
Robert, the butler, replied.
Robert: “I'm sorry, miss. You always ordered me to throw it away, so I thought you'd do it again. Ii'm sorry. That won't happen again.”
It seemed that the butler was scolded for throwing away something that the woman had. The servants who passed by stared, wondering what to do.
Keira the Grand Duke knew was extremely strict with punishment. He was the one who taught her to be like that. Robert will never get away from making mistakes unless there is a special reason.
Keira then spoke, timidly scratching her cheek, “Yah.
While Parvis' house rarely interacted with other families to remain neutral, there were still plenty of invitations. Keira had also received many invitations since she was an adult but had always ignored them.
The only exceptions are large national events and banquets where the father and daughter participate together.
'So, no wonder the butler threw away the invitation without asking.'
Robert started doing it a year ago, and Keira tolerated it because it was exhausting to ask each invitation one by one.
It makes little sense to complain about it now.
Keira: “But isn't trash transported at dawn? If you throw it away during the day, isn't it still at home?”
Robert: “Ya? J-if you excuse me, I'll be back to check it.”
He knew that paper was separated differently. It won't be too dirty.
Keira nodded her head thinking about that.
Keira: "Then, if you don't mind."
When she turned around, she found her father was staring at her.
'What is he doing here?'
Ludwig: “I heard you were in the library. What are you doing here?"
Keyra: “Ah.”
Keira remembers that her father called her. He didn't mean to ignore it. When he finished reading in the library, he immediately went to his bedroom, completely forgetting his call.
Keira: “I'm sorry for not going to your office. I've been busy all day and completely forgot.”
Anyone who heard it would know that it was an insincere excuse.
The eyes of the butler widened in shock, as if he had seen a ghost. He approached Keira and whispered,
Robert: "M-Mrs, what are you talking about?"
Keyra: “What? It's true that I accidentally forgot. I asked for forgiveness. ”
He did say 'sorry' to show his sincerity, but it seemed like it was just surprising to others.
Even Ludwig, who rarely showed expression, frowned slightly.
Keira: “By the way...What did you call me for?”
Even if he did not ask, it was clear that the Grand Duke needed to do something. He wouldn't call her if there was nothing.
Sure enough, that was expected to come out of his mouth.
Ludwig: “We have something to discuss about Zichhardt's adult banquet. I don't think we should stand here and talk about it, so come to my office tomorrow morning.
Keira: "Yes, Your Majesty."
Keira is inexperienced in hosting dance parties, but she will do her best to prepare for the upcoming Zeke celebration.
He nodded his head with determination.
Ludwig: “Do you and the butler have any problems? What the hell is going on?"
Keira: “Robert threw away all invitations without asking me, but I was also guilty of letting him do that before.”
Ludwig: “Invitation? Why are you looking for that?”
Keira: “I was thinking of receiving an invitation from one of the family.”
The Parvis family had always avoided forming alliances with other families to remain neutral. It was to stay away from political conflicts and keep the honor of being chosen by God.
The frown on Ludwig's forehead deepened upon hearing Keira's reply.
Ludwig: “Have you forgotten our assignment? What are you thinking? ”
Keira: “Oh, it's okay. I'm just bored of always being at home.”
Ludwig: “What...?”
Robert: "M-Mrs!"
Ludwig thought he heard wrong. Even Robert and the maid in the room who heard their woman were dumbfounded.
Keyra: “Ah.”
Keira put her hand on her mouth as if she had made a mistake, looking embarrassed.
The people who saw his expression felt relieved. The woman could not possibly say such words. It might just be a tongue sprain…
Keyra: “I'm sorry. I didn't mean to say it out loud.”
...After all, it was a tongue mistake.