Actually, I Was The Real One
Chapter 24
Just as Keira finished answering, Arthur arrived, carrying a large glass bottle.
Arthur: "Good morning, Madam."
Keyra: "Good morning."
Sitting by the table, Keira greeted him back.
Keyra: “What is it?”
Arthur: “Vice Captain sent this. He hears that you are resting and is worried that you are feeling unwell. They say it's good for rejuvenation.”
Keira: "Please thank Sir Joseph for me."
Arthur: "I'll."
Keira: “Oh, and there's something I want to tell you.
Keyra looked at Rose. Rose, a smart woman, bowed and left the room.
When the two were left alone, Arthur's expression became solemn. If the madam wants to keep this a secret ...
Arthur: "Is this important enough to send your servant out?"
Keira: “No, a little embarrassing to talk about it in front of others.”
He was beating with shame. That was when Arthur recalled their previous conversation.
“Actually, I want to interact with people outside the family, but I don't know where to start.”
The woman sometimes starts very embarrassing conversations.
Keira: "It's a hobby you mentioned earlier, I think I found it."
Arthur : “Oh, is that it? That's quick. Congrats! May I know what it is?”
Keira: “Um, the.. I want to keep it a secret for now.”.
He was ashamed to tell Arthur, a man.
Arthur's eyes sparkled at the mysterious answer.
'What kind of hobby is that?!'
Keira: “I don't want to admit that it was fun at first. It was something I thought was under me.”
Arthur: "I understand."
Keira: “I didn't expect to enjoy something like this.”
Arthur : “Open! I think I know what it is. I also have a hobby like that.”
Keira: "May I ask what it is?"
Arthur: “To hang out at the casino.”
Keira was so shocked that she dropped the pen she was holding.
Casinos, gambling houses, spending money.
In his eyes as a person with a conservative education, gambling was akin to falling into the temptations of the devil.
Arthur: “You must be shocked.. This is not a crime, right?”
Arthur scratched his cheek in embarrassment.
Keira: “That's true, but..”
Arthur: “At first, I wondered if I should go to such a place because I was a knight. But it was fun. It's fun to talk to friends over a drink and play games.”
Keira nodded at the passage as she said 'with friends.' It is great to share your hobby with others.
However, a little gambling…
No, it's not even illegal, is it?
He didn't waste his wealth; he just enjoyed it casually, did he?
But isn't it strange for a knight to frequent into a gambling den?
Keira never had a positive image about gambling, but there was nothing she could do if others liked her.
Come to think of it, he didn't think he was in a position to say anything about other people's hobbies ... She's confused.
Arthur: “At first, I left without telling my colleagues. I was worried that if the madam caught me, I would be expelled. ”
Keyra: "So, what happened?"
Arthur :“Oh, okay. Turns out everyone knew I was going to the casino.”
Keira: "How did you get caught so easily?"
Arthur: “Hmm. I feel like a criminal for no reason if I use a disguise or a pseudonym. So, I got caught. Nothing happened though.”
Keyra: "Huh?"
Arthur: “Many people do it? Well, some conservative seniors told me not to go too much, but recently, they didn't bother me about it. These days, I go with the other knights. ”
Keira: "Then, did you guys have a cocktail together?"
Arthur: "Yes, with the other knights."
He asked because he was a little embarrassed.
Keira: "a: "... Does Your Majesty know?"
Keira: "Well, that's right."
Keyra nodded her head. He is usually indifferent to others.
Arthur: "By the way, I'm really just freaking out on my own so that others can see it."
Don't you think about keeping it a secret?
Keira swallowed what she wanted to ask. He sympathized with his words to a certain extent.
You don't have to deny yourself because of what others might think.
Unless it's a crime like murder, of course.
Arthur: “Ah, by the way, will you go with me this weekend? Casino, I mean. I was supposed to go with another knight, but I'm sure it would be fun.”
He was even more surprised than the first time he said 'casino.' However, there were no pens left to drop.
Keyra: “A-I..”.
The Parvis family is often referred to as the Goddess' chosen family given sacred duties. Therefore, it was natural for the Parvis family to have a close relationship with the Temple and have the same beliefs as them.
Being conservative means that the feeling of going to a casino is comparable to walking into damaged territory.
He could instantly refuse if he was uncomfortable doing so…
'But Sir Arthur may feel hurt.'
He puts himself in his position, imagining he recommends his hobby to him. But he hates it.
'Did you really enjoy reading this?'
and what if he answers yes? Sure, he'll get hurt! Very hurt!
When he thought about it, he couldn't say no.
'You said it because you wanted to recommend something you liked to me …'
He could see Arthur's smiling face. If he refused, would his face fall and become sad?
He can't refuse.
Keira: “B-okay. I'm gonna go."
Arthur: "Oh, really, Madam?"
Keira: "Yes, let's do it."
Arthur thought, 'I don't think the madam will agree to leave .. I didn't know you would accept it willingly.'
He may have been waiting to be invited. He did say he wanted to get along with the knights.
He felt more obligated to build a bridge between the mistress and the knights.
Arthur's face brightened.
Arthur: “Then let's go Friday night. I'm sure you'll have fun.”
Arthur then left the room with a bouncing step.
Keira held her head in despair.
'Tell him I'll go!'
Casino! A gambling den!
Just a few days ago, he was drunk and he started reading novels with immoral content.
Now there is gambling.
A strong word appeared in his head.
Corruption .
He felt like a delinquent influenced by his evil friends to learn to drink and smoke; like he went down the wrong path where he wasn't supposed to go.
Keyra: “No.”
Keyra. He is not on the road to corruption, but on a journey to a new world he has never experienced before.
She doesn't have to live like her sheltered daughter, does she?
Keyra sighed. Thinking about it too much would only make his anxiety drag on.
"Yes, go to the casino but don't gamble."
He would drink cocktails and watch the others play. It was an acceptable compromise.
He heard a knock at the door.
Keyra: "Get in."
Rose: "Mrs, it's me."
Rose peeked inside.
Rose: "Don't you say you should go to His Majesty's office this morning?"
Keyra: “Oh, true.”
He almost forgot again. Keira rose from her seat after sealing her answer to the Marchioness Francais.
It was impossible to ignore His Majesty's call, especially since they had to talk about Zeke's adult banquet.