Actually, I Was The Real One
Chapter 43
What does she mean by 'dating with a guy?'
His ears turned red within a short time after hearing what he said.
Keira: “I-it's not such a relationship..”.
He stuttered and even muttered at the end of his speech.
It was not that Keira spoke like that when all her life she was trained to speak clearly.
Ludwig stared blankly at his daughter, who was not as usual.
'What the knights say is true.'
The scene itself is irrefutable evidence.
Keira was confused, but she immediately cleared her voice.
Keira: “If you think I've spent too much, I'll be more careful.”
Ludwig: "That's not what I want to say."
Keyra: “Then?”
'Why are you here?'
Keyra held her tongue. He thought he had come to his room to scold him for spending money on useless things.
He looked away from her, nervous about what would come out of his father's mouth.
Ludwig: “It...”
Keyra: “That?”
Ludwig: “So, the.”.
“…?”
What's wrong with him? It was very different from him.
'Don't tell me you're trying to stop me from going to the dance?'
With that thought in mind, he hurriedly tried to expel Ludwig.
Keira: “I don't think you have anything else to say. I'm not feeling well, so I want to take a break.”
For the first time in his life, Ludwig was laid off by his daughter.
It was true that he had always wanted this situation.
That's right, but he's confused about what happened.
He would only feel pitiful if he asked why he had suddenly changed.
Keira: “Your Majesty? Do you have anything else to say?”
Ludwig: “...No, no.”
He came here to find out the truth about the rumor, so it's done.
But...why does he like that he has so much to say?
When he tried to talk, no one came out.
Finally, he had to get up from his seat.
Ludwig: “Rest well.”
Keira: "Be careful."
A healthy princess said so and drove him away.
When Ludwig stepped out, the butler and Joseph were still there.
Indeed, he was a loyal Knight of Parvis.
But thinking about it, it was strange. Why is he here? And in regular clothes?
Ludwig: “So, why did you come here? I guess I haven't asked.”
Joseph, who had once been a loyal knight, answered obediently.
Joseph: "I'm here to volunteer as a female partner for the dance."
“…”
Joseph: "Your Grae?"
Ludwig: “. So, did the woman accept it?”
Joseph: “Yes. He gladly accepted it.”
Ludwig: “Happy to receive it..”
He murmured, sounding grim.
Joseph: “Your Majesty?”
Ludwig: "It's nothing."
He wondered where the man Keira had rented the plane to because a family knight was escorting him, but that was none of his business.
Yeah, it's not something he should worry about.
Ludwig: “Keep working well.”
Joseph: “Ya, thank you.”
As the Grand Duke walked away, Joseph bowed.
'Somehow doesn't he look happy?'
Did she and the woman argue in her room?
The loyal knight was left wondering.
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It was very uncomfortable to wear a dress like this because it had been a long time since she had not worn it. In addition, it is difficult to walk on objects, high heels.
It was uncomfortable in many ways, but there was only one thing he liked.
'…Beautiful.'
If Aiden was her partner, she planned to reveal that she is the daughter of Grand Duke Parvis today.
His long straight hair was styled and adorned with hairpins with jewels on deep blue silk.
"Your dress looks good on you."
"It's so thick."
It was a dress that resonated with her cold appearance, making her look even more unapproachable. But Keira, who was unaware of it, was only satisfied with her appearance.
Keira: "I'm going."
Emily: "Hopefully your journey is safe!"
When Emily opened the door, Joseph was outside waiting for her.
His hair was combed back, and wearing a tailcoat. This was the first time he had seen Joseph look like this. He could not help but admire her.
Keira: "Mr Joseph, you look great today."
“…”
It was a common courtesy to reply with praise, but Joseph simply looked at her and said nothing.
'Do I look that weird?'
The servants said she was beautiful, but they had little experience dressing nobles in party clothes.
She looked down anxiously at herself, thinking she might have made the wrong choice in clothes or accessories.
Keira: “”If it's weird, tell me the truth. I only have the chance to change it now.”
Joseph: “Not it..”
Keira: “Then?”
Joseph could not answer for a while and closed his mouth.
At the moment when he felt really embarrassed for being so strange, he spoke up.
Joseph: "You look so good that I can't speak."
“…”
Joseph: "Even the Goddess herself would give anything to look like you."
He blushed hearing her words about the goddess.
It was true that he wanted to hear that it was suitable for him, but…
'The goddess is too much.'
The servants listened to this conversation behind their backs. He was afraid of what kind of expression they were making, so he could not look back.
Keira: "I don't expect Sir Joseph to be good at flattery."
Joseph: “This is not flattery. It's just…"
"I just said the first thing that came to my mind."
Keira was so confused that she cut him off.
Keira: “Cap. We're gonna be late."
Joseph: “...Yes.”
After descending to the first floor, the two boarded a train showing the emblem of the Parvis family.
The family home was located on the outskirts of the capital, so it took a long time to get to the banquet hall.
'…I'm nervous.'
He remembered the advice Arthur had given him.
The softer the first impression, the better. Say hello to each other with a smile.
"Soft, soft."
Unaware of the fact that Joseph was watching her, Keira practiced smiling, seeing her face reflected off at the window.
Meanwhile, the train arrived at its destination.
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The Marquis and the Marchioness greeted Keira with a confused yet pleased look.
'What is he doing here?'
The Marchioness sent him an invitation as usual, but she never imagined that he would actually come.
Keira was relieved that someone approached her first. At least he won't be a wallflower.
Unfortunately for him, the relief was short-lived.
Marchioness: “Old no see. How are you?”
Keira did not know who was approaching her.
In the past, Keira was not too interested in social circles or other nobles.
No, he's not interested at all.
'I think I've seen it somewhere, but ...'
He doesn't know his name. The other person quickly realized that he did not remember it.
And the air suddenly became awkward ...
Keira: “Ah, yes... how are you?”
Marchioness: "Yes ... Seeing you have a good complexion, you seem to be fine."
Keira: “Nyonya also.”
“…”
“…”
And shut up again.
Joseph, who was watching, had to save her.