Author: aji (あじ)
Translator: sleepingjay
The sky had begun to revolve from summer to autumn. As it cleared up, the vivid blue was unfurling everywhere.
In contrast, sitting facing me while scanning documents, Jill had a muddled face. Although he finally had a break, Jill was still way too diligent.
“To summarise their reply, it’s difficult to make a decision with the information we currently have.”
“I see. I guess nobody believes me, huh?”
“No, that’s not true. I believe in you, Lilius.”
Unable to stand the strong gaze from Jill, I averted my eyes.
After I did that, I heard a faint hint of laughter.
“What.”
“Nothing.”
“I hate that kind of secretiveness so just give it to me straight.”
“Then, what if I told you that I think your shy look is cute? Even if I say that, you won’t get angry?”
Hearing those words, I felt my face heating up, almost boiling.
Unconsciously, curse words almost came out. But, if I got mad now Jill would probably tell me, “See, this is why I didn’t say it.” It was so annoying.
With great effort, I smothered my emotions in my stomach and shut my mouth.
“……Right now isn’t the time to talk about that sort of thing. We should be talking about what to do about that haze-like thing.”
“True. Then, let’s return to the topic.”
“……”
Just like that, Jill easily let it go.
Meanwhile, I was still desperately trying to cool down my heated, flushed body.
Was Jill really serious about me—
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“Don’t make fun of me.”
“I’m really not making fun of you. If I don’t say it, you won’t believe me. Lilius, even I feel nervous when telling you my feelings.”
“I can’t see it at all.”
He often said it brazenly with a nonchalant face. As the one dealing with him, I was always the one that ended up tired.
Taking a sip of the tea, I decided to cut to the chase and finish the business I had come here to discuss.
“Anyway, I’m going to go meet that man.”
“Impossible.”
“I’m sorry, but I already made this decision. Right now I’m telling you only because I don’t want you to think I’m an ingrate when you find out that I didn’t inform you. Even if it’s you, Jill, I won’t let my actions be restricted.”
“……Then, at least take Seth along with you.”
“No need. That man has gone to jail, right? There’ll be soldiers and mercenaries around. If you’re so overprotective, it’ll create rumours that you’re drunk on love.”
“……”
After I stated that, Jill gazed at me intently, looking helpless.
But even if he acted like that, it wasn’t like I would change my mind.
I huffed out a sneer and stared back at him, undaunted.
After several seconds, Jill folded.
“……Fine. Please tell me what day you’re going beforehand, please.”
“Sure.”
I didn’t know what he was so uneasy about.
A while ago, I remembered the nobly-dressed guy that had attacked me and fought with Hank at the healing institute.
He was the young master of a large trading company that had bought their way into nobility a few years back. However, it seemed like they had gotten greedy and dabbled in illegal trade.
Still though, so far all the immoral things were purely rumours, and it was probably only possible to find out the truth from hereon. For now, he was effectively locked up in the prison dedicated for nobles, so I figured I would go meet him.
I wasn’t going to just thoughtlessly talk nonsense with him.
I only wanted to confirm whether that day’s haze was still haunting him. No further interference than that. After all, we decided to follow the regular route, so it would be better for Jill’s people to act. Hence, I would not meddle in it.
“Hey.”
“Yes? Would you like another cup of tea?”
“No, not that. About that day, sorry. Even though you saved me, I said a lot of terrible things to you.”
“Lilius, I already don’t care about it. Besides, apologising so many times like that, it’s like I’m bullying Lilius.”
Jill said that, then laughed somewhat roguishly.
His words didn’t match his expression though.
“…..Why do I feel like you’re having fun.”
“Hmm, maybe it’s because I’ve found that it’s quite delightful to befuddle you.”
“You—your personality is really something! I’m an idiot to be worried!”
“This arrogance truly suits you.”
“Mind your own business!”
Ahh, seriously! We ended up fighting again.
I noticed that I always ended up snapping at Jill. So far Jill probably didn’t mind my attitude, but I had wanted to act more normal. However, it never turned out like I wanted to.
While I was worrying, there was a knock on the door and Belus came in.
“The people of the CONTINENT trading company have arrived. Should I invite them in?”
“Ah, please do. I will also be there soon.”
“Of course, my lord.”
Moving with fluid elegance, Belus moved to leave the room.
I couldn’t tell what he was thinking because of his blank expression, but thinking back to the day I had been a guest of this mansion, I thought he wasn’t too bad.
Belus looked at me and said, “If you’re slow to return, it will tire the people waiting.”
I thought he was speaking to Jill, but it seemed to be directed at me. I didn’t understand it well, but Belus’s words made my tense shoulders relax a little.
“Then, I’ll also go.”
I said goodbye to Jill, who was arranging his documents, and then left the room.
The time was just past noon. The children were each studying on their own, and I finally welcomed my long-awaited alone time.
After thinking about what to do, I had just decided to head to the courtyard when I passed by a pretty man wearing foreign clothes in the corridor leading to the guest room.
It was a slender figure with platinum blonde hair tied loosely to one side.
An androgynous, captivating beauty. I couldn’t even tell that he was a man until I got closer to him. When we passed by each other, his eyes met mine as he greeted me with a smile, his voice as clear as bells.
This was probably the person from the CONTINENT trading company.
Captivating, platinum blonde haired beauty, are you a friend or a foe? And Lilius that wasn’t a fight, that was merely bickering. I love how honest Jill is now.💞👌 Thank you for the chapter!!!
I am glad Jill is seriously dealing with Lilius! There’s no halfsies with his feelings for Lilius.
I have a bad feeling about this new person >_<
Thanks for the chapter! <3
“It was a slender figure with platinum blonde hair tied loosely to one side.”
“—tied loosely to one side”
THAT’S THE MOM HAIRSTYLE!! MR. ANDROGYNOUS BEAUTY WILL DIE!
alright, thanks for the chapter ♡
What What What?! How sweet they are! Their relationship’s progress is so smooth!!
Thanks for the chapter!
thanks for the chapter!