I Picked Up a Witch With Amnesia

6. Bullshit – 07

“… Hey, engagement? The marriage between the daughter of the Marquis of Castana and Cain-sama?”

Arya’s expression from a while ago was a crying expression. In particular, the climax was when I explained that the reason I had visited the Marquis of Castana was, in fact, because of my engagement to Bianca. Something formed in Aria’s eyes, and it looked like she was about to spill something at any moment, so I hurriedly spit out an excuse that wasn’t an excuse without even realizing it.

“…Yes, I’m sorry I couldn’t tell you in advance. But I couldn’t help it either. This is a bit complicated, but as for what happened specifically…”

It was just at that time when I was busy scrambling to make excuses that, in my opinion, were quite lame. As soon as I said the word ‘I’m sorry’, Aria’s eyes turned fierce. To give a specific analogy, it seemed that her eyes had changed from a gentle puppy-like look to a wife’s ferocious eyes when she realized that her husband, whom she loved, was actually hanging out with other women in a brothel area. I felt the coldness in Aria’s eyes without realizing it.

“Cain-sama, what are you sorry about me for?”

“…yes?”

Arya silently puffed up her cheeks at the question, like an idiot who was half-stunned even when I thought about it. Well, I didn’t think it was scary at all because the original version was so cute.

“When I think about it, Lord Cain doesn’t seem to have anything to be sorry for me. I’m just a lady-in-waiting, and Cain-nim is in a busy position as a minor duke in the Estel duchy. How can an insignificant girl like me dare to interfere in such an important event as Cain-nim’s engagement? Doesn’t Cain think so too?”

“…..”

Contrary to the words that there is no need to care about herself, Aria’s expression looking at me fiercely was as if she was criticizing the socially underprivileged, so for some reason my heart was throbbing and it hurt.

I don’t know why, but in the past, that is, before returning, the gentle advice I picked up as a tip for dealing with women from a guy whose face looked like a parasitic brother while drinking with the knights of the Duchy of Estel passed through my head. So, what the hell was that guy who was drunk at that time saying to me…?

‘Duke, what do you think is the most difficult thing about dealing with women?’

‘…Well, if I knew that, I don’t think I’d hear anything like this from you.’

In response to my answer, the guy made a really arrogant expression and said this.

‘I think the correct answer is women’s jealousy. Women have always been like territorial animals, so they would notice the fact that another woman came into their territories like a ghost.’

Looking at the bastard who muttered, “I know this because I was caught cheating on him a few times,” and licked his lips, I had to resist the urge to put a few nice knife marks on his parasitic brother-like face.

‘Women who think their territory has been invaded ask this question to a man who is spouting excuses. What are you sorry about yourself, what is there to be sorry for? For your information, I would like to point out that you should not be hasty in answering here. In particular, if I said that I was wrong, it would be really big.’

‘…why is this a big deal?’

I could find myself becoming more and more dazzled by his words. I had never held a woman’s wrist properly, but the guy’s story was strangely interesting.

‘Then it’s because you ask what you did wrong. Even if I answer that I know my fault, even if I answer that I don’t know, it will become a target for attack. In the end, there is only one thing a man can say at the end.’

‘What is that?’

‘I’m sorry, I am. Do you understand, Duke? Horrifyingly enough, things are back to square one! Truly, it was one of the most terrifying memories of my entire life. It was a terrible experience, as if time and time again.’

The figure of the guy trembling all over was truly a pitiful figure for which the word self-employment could not be so appropriate.

‘…So, what’s the answer? When women ask what they’re sorry about, what should I say?’

‘Yes? Until then, I don’t know too well. When I whisper “I love you” in their ears with a deep look, women quickly get angry. Or stealing your lips at all is a good way to go. Isn’t it possible to overcome such trivial adversities with the power of love?’

‘…..’

Even thinking about it again, that kid was really not even a dog. Because the dog was a solution and the words were not helpful in this situation. Well, it seems that one thing is certain that Arya has strong dissatisfaction with this situation, so should we consider that as income?

‘…well, if you look at it from an objective point of view, there are a lot of problems with my steps.’

Actually, it wasn’t much of a problem. From Arya’s point of view, the guy she served, Cain von Estel, who had just broken off his engagement to Sarah Cernard, was a lame person who casually chatted and pretended to be friendly with a woman like Ariel, a princess of the Empire or a prospective saint of the Empire. , as if he couldn’t be satisfied with just flirting with another woman, this time he was nothing more than a dog who quickly got engaged to another woman.

Of course, getting entangled with women like the princess, Ariel, or Bianca wasn’t my intention, it was just a trick of fate, but there’s no way Arya would understand that.

‘…I can’t help it.’

At this point, I felt the need to appease Aria a little. Arya was not just my exclusive maid, but an important talent who would become the exclusive magician of the Duchy of Estel, following in the footsteps of old Carol. Moreover, she was also a person of interest who might become the ‘Witch of Winter’ in the future. There was no reason to arouse her temper. To be honest, I didn’t know that Arya might be stronger than me now, so I was a little scared of her.

“…it can’t be helped. Arya, I have something to confess to you.”

The method I chose to appease Arya was simple indeed. To tell you all about the truth that lurks behind this engagement. If I knew the truth, wouldn’t Arya also sympathize with how I feel when I’m here?

“Go, go, confession?”

As soon as I mentioned the word confession, Aria suddenly blushed.

“…?”

Although I was a bit confused, I calmly explained to Arya. In fact, his engagement to Bianca was not real, but the result of highly political negotiations stemming from mutual interests.

“…..”

And, I don’t know why, but after hearing all of my explanation, Aria made an expression as if the sky had fallen. But even for a while, Arya put on a serious expression that she hadn’t seen before and refined her voice once.

“…Cain-sama, this may be quite presumptuous, but if it doesn’t look rude, would it be all right if I say something to you?”

“…Uh, yes. it’s okay.”

Overwhelmed by Aria’s serious and even spleen look, I involuntarily nodded.

“I will speak directly as Aria, who is the exclusive magician of the Duchy of Estel and a disciple of Carol, rather than Cain-sama’s exclusive maid. Cain. There is something dangerous about the current Castana marquis family.”

“…isn’t that obvious? The Castana Marquis family was originally a place that was no different from the Estel duchy. I haven’t been nervous for a moment since I arrived here either.”

“No, I didn’t mean it that way.”

Saying that, Arya waved her hand slightly.

ugh-

Following the trajectory of Arya’s fingertips, the magical power itself, which can be said to be the source of this world, appeared before my eyes. and-

“…This…”

And, it was clearly visible to my eyes. The strange flow of magical power that overturned this room where Arya and I were staying, no, the entire Castana Marquis family. No matter how ignorant I was about magic, it was easy to see that this flow of magic power was not normal.

“I felt it from the moment I entered the nature. That there is a strange flow of magical power that cannot be easily grasped with my current skills in the Castana Marquis family. The flow itself is so subtle that I can’t know the details, but I think it’s certain that it’s something that touches a person’s specific emotions.”

“…to touch a person’s specific emotions?”

I don’t understand at all What was the reason for spreading such useless magic to the entire Castana Marquis family?

“I have only one thing to say. While staying at the Marquis of Castana, Lord Cain may not be able to control his emotions. Even if it’s a very small emotion, it may inflate greatly without even realizing it. So, so.”

As she said that, Arya bit her lip tightly.

“Bianca del Castana. You can’t really fall in love with Cain-sama’s false fiancée. never.”

“…..”

At Aria’s advice, I couldn’t help but smile. Arya’s direct words, I think, were of little use to me.

“…If that’s the case, I don’t think you need to worry too much. because.”

Yes, it’s a very, very simple thing. It was safe to assume that she and I would never fall in love. because-

“There’s no way a woman like Bianca could truly love a guy like me. is not it?”

Bianca was a woman from a powerful family, with a beautiful appearance, and a bad-looking woman who even became a great wizard herself. In the eyes of such a woman, I am sure that there is no way that a single descendant of the ducal family would be seen as a man.

Crucially, she already had a man who promised her a future. The conversation she and I had before returning, that is, when we were growing up together on the expedition, flashes through my mind.

– Cain, just in case, it’s always just in case, but if you subdue the witch that appeared in your estate and your duke’s position is reinstated, what do you want to do first?

– …why do you stick to the premise of what if? Ominously…

– Oh, anyway! Please answer quickly! Don’t make people wonder!

– …Well. As long as my age is my age, I should start with the wedding. It’s because I can’t bear the stigma that the lineage of the Duke of Estelle has been cut off in my generation.

– Hehe, do you have a woman to marry?

– …Well, my reputation has gone downhill, but there’s at least one blind woman in the world.

– Hmm, by the way. Bianca, no matter how you think about it, I don’t think it’s anything for you to worry about. Since when have you been so interested in other people’s life plans?

– …You, why are you suddenly interrupting my conversation with Cain? Is it because he is of a different race and doesn’t know human etiquette?

– I’m going to listen to it still, so I can’t just listen to it. Bianca, as far as I know, aren’t you also well past the age of marriage?

– You are many times older than us!

– …Kyrie-sama and Bianca. I want both of you to calm down. And saintess, can’t you just watch and drink and say something to the two of them?

– Huhu, compared to usual, I belong to the very moderate side. I don’t think I need to go out. Good job, Cain.

– …Heh, you keep interfering in people’s conversations. And Kirie, since you don’t know, there’s a man who promised me a future. It’s on a different level from an old virgin like you who is a few hundred years old.

– Whoa. That’s a pretty interesting story. It must be an arranged marriage, right? As far as I know, human aristocrats often marry against their will for political reasons.

– It’s not like that. I mean, when I was young, I made a promise to a certain guy. A promise that we will be together when we become adults. It’s a feeling that an old woman like you would never know.

– …so I’m not alone. never.

Yes, Bianca had said so. There is a man who promised me a future. When I was very young, I made such a promise with that man.

So Bianca doesn’t love me. Our relationship always begins with a play and ends with a play. So, it was safe to say that there was no possibility that love would sprout between us.

Everything that constitutes us is nothing but lies. There is no such thing as love for us like that. So, Arya’s worries are just unfounded.

…yes, maybe.