Actually, I Was The Real One
Chapter 28
Technically, he's not lying. He's just hiding some truth.
However, it did not satisfy his sister's curiosity.
Zeke: “Is there a festival or something? Or mask?”
Keyra: "Ah, hmm?"
Zeke: “It sounds fun..”.
The look on her face showed that she wanted to go with him. He felt like he would feel guilty all day long if he were to throw his face away.
But he couldn't bring his brother to the casino…
'No! Not bad to just leave. Not bad to come and see what kind of place it is.'
He felt a little more comfortable after rationalizing. Maybe not because of rationality.
Doing bad things together reduces guilt.
Keira: “This is not a festival. I'll just be out for a minute. Would you like to come with me?"
Zeke: "Really?"
Zeke's face became bright.
Zeke: “Then, please give me a minute. I'll take my coat.”
He's gone in a moment.
Keira's feelings wander between the guilt of leading her brother to the 'road of corruption' and the relief that more people are guilty. He thought he was going to do something he wasn't supposed to do, but he thought he was happy Zeke would be there with him.
While Keira ponders her conflicting emotions, Zeke returns with his coat.
Keira: “Everyone is waiting. Let's go."
Zeke: "Yes!"
Zeke thought he would date his sister and walked out excitedly. She rarely had the chance to meet her sister because she was too busy.
He just doesn't know where he took her.
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The Grand Duke's office is located in the middle of the main building of the Parvis property, making it possible to sit in a chair by the window and view the main gate of the property.
It just so happened that Ludwig, who was buried in work, suddenly looked out the window.
Ludwig: "What is everyone doing there?"
Several people gathered in front of the gate – Keira, Zichhardt, and three knights – ready to board the train.
'The train has no family crest.'
(Ajudan): “Your Majesty? Is there a problem?"
Ludwig pointed out the window without answering.
(Ajudan): “Oh... Mistress and Mr Arthur? And is that little boy Young Master Zicchardt? That blonde Dame Reina.
Ludwig: “You have very good eyesight. Sein, did you hear something about the knights who came out today?”
Sein: “As far as I know, nothing is scheduled. Since it's Friday night, I guess it's a relaxing ride.”
Sein felt strange.
Parvis's rules are strict. It was normal for knights to go out on weekends to rest from the stiff environment.
'But why are the madam and the young master with them?'
He took a step closer to the window and narrowed his eyes. He thought he was wrong, but before he could check again, they were already on the carriage.
Sein: "It's not unusual."
Ludwig: "Yes, it is."
Recently, the butler told Ludwig that the woman seemed to be in a good mood.
"He must look better than usual."
His visits to him also declined. In fact, he did not even see a single strand of hair unless he called out to her.
Ludwig was surprised to find himself feeling a little sad. Shouldn't he be happy because he had wanted this to happen for a long time?
It was troublesome enough to receive so much unrequited affection, so he always wanted his daughter to be indifferent.
This is a good thing.
It was something he wanted. Therefore, there is no reason to question the cause of the change or worry about it.
It makes no sense to feel bitter.
Ludwig returned to his desk and continued to work on unfinished business.
Only the aide noticed that the Grand Duke had not moved to the next page of his documents for a long time.
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He thinks he heard wrong. Sure, he has.
Pale and confused, Zeke asked again.
Zeke: “So... Where will we go again?”
Arthur: “Casino, casino. Gambling establishments.”
Zeke: "A casino ?!"
His eyes opened wide in surprise, Zeke looked at his friends on his sister's – train who pretended to look out the window and avoided eye contact, Dame Reina, Sir Raul, and Sir Arthur.
Zeke: "Are you crazy?!"
Zeke yelling.
Zeke: "Do you know this? No, I don't think you've been there before. How many people know we're going to a gambling house? None of them stopped you?”
"Wow. Sir, first, calm down. ”
Zeke: “Do you really think I can calm down now?! And Sir Raul, what do you think? How many days did you come and go to the casino? You should be more careful because you are a beginner! ”
Sir Raul: “Heeey, give me a break. Hehe."
Zeke: "Is it time to laugh?!"
Having the same conservative upbringing as Keira, it was natural for Zeke to think that the gambling den was a house of sin.
Zeke: “And to bring Noonim with you! You've gone crazy–!”
He suddenly stopped when he realized something. Why was his sister sitting there quietly even though they were going to the casino?
He turned to her and looked. Keira desperately looked out the window, but Zeke did not miss the drop of sweat running down her cheek.
Zeke: “Noonim... You don't... right..?”
Keyra.
Zeke: "Nonym?"
Keyra: "Eh, all right..."
She's fidgeting. His only brother was looking at him so confidently and believing in his innocence that he was speechless. In the end, he couldn't lie.
Keira: “Zeke, you know, lately, I feel that..”.
Zeke: "Yes?"
Keira: “It's hard to stay inside. As you know, the atmosphere in the house is very tight, right? There are so many things we can't do, and we don't even interact with other families.
Zeke: "Yes, and?"
Keira: “I want to see what it's like outside our house. I want to talk to nobles my age, and do things I've never done before.”.
Zeke: "What are you talking about?! Why are you looking for a new experience at the casino ?! ”
That makes sense. It was ridiculous to rob just to try a new experience. Of course, it would not make sense to compare gambling to robbing, but to Zeke, they were no different.
Keira: “A-I'm not really going to bet. I'll just see what the casino looks like.”
Zeki: “Oh. So you're just gonna go out there and watch? ”
Arthur cut unexpectedly.
Arthur: “Then, you only pay the entrance fee? Well, I'm sure it's a dime for the mistress .. but it would be nice if you tried it. In addition, gambling in casinos authorized by the royal family is legal.”
Keira: “Did you hear that, Zeke? They said it was legitimate. Gambling is legal, so it's like a sightseeing tour.”
Keira completely forgot that she felt guilty for so long, and now emphasizes the fact that going to a casino is completely legal.