The Marquis' Daughter Acts As A Pawn

"Hey, nothing."

I rush away from Ivan.

Then he held me strong so that Edward feared something.

"... I thought I'd lose you"

"That's a big deal. I'm here."

"It's great to be actionable, but don't worry too much"

Edward gives me a soft grin when he hands on my cheek.

"So? Why were you holding hands with a stranger?"

Edward's grin fell below freezing point at once.

One bad thing, I try to divert my attention from him, but he grabs me by the gutter of my face and I can't move. I give up and stare into Edward's eyes.

"Edward's not the first person to see him either. The owner of the tavern that played the poker game.... is also the identity of a righteous thief."

"... you didn't remember your face because you didn't have any noticeable features.... you were trying to get your hands on Julianna, knowing she was my Lady?

Edward glanced up at Ivan.

But Ivan doesn't look comfortable with it.

"I wouldn't do such a terrible thing. Me and Lady Julianna were just playing in the act. No, we're going to be good friends."

"... that you and Julianna are friends?

"Of course, so is Prince Edward. I'm glad you're coming after Master Julianna."

Ivan laughed frequently and thanked Edward.

"My name is Ivan. We run the banditry business, but beside it, we also do something about the leaders of the revolutionary government. I am delighted that you have responded to this sudden invitation."

"... that the thief is the leader of the revolutionary government?

"What brings us here?

The moment me and Edward question Ivan, the room fills with darkness. When I looked at the window, at some point the shutter had been shut from the outside.

"Enemy attack!?

"Ma'am, hide behind me"

"Please, Marie."

In the dark, but seeing Marie's back, which seemed blurry, reassured me only a little.

I can hear you walking in the hallway with cuttlefish and pin heels. The sound gradually approached, and a woman dressed in a black mourning from an open door appeared with a lantern.

"Reason? It would be up to people to risk their lives for love and from Genesis. That's why I keep spinning stories."

"Ca, cardia!? Why are you in the Diagilev Empire, my lady?

The mourning woman was my best friend… the former Baroness of Cardia Remington.

Why, why, the questions are endless, but Cardia just has a glossy grin as usual, and she doesn't answer my questions.

"Come on, Master. It's time to show up."

When Cardia snaps her fingers patsy, this time the top plate comes off and a big shadow descends.

"Anna and Her Royal Highness have arrived, so I'm finally relieved that it seems easier for me."

(... I have a bad feeling about these unmotivated words and actions)

As instinct warned, the face of the shadow illuminated with the Lantern of Cardia was my well-known man.

"Theodore. You must be in command of the war on Orcot territory!

"Yep. Don't be so angry, Your Highness. My ears are pounding."

Edward grabs on to Theodore, but he's just holding his ear and laughing hella.

Having crossed the boiling point of anger at Cardia and Theodore's ridiculous demeanor, I smiled as gently and gently as possible.

"Theo, Cardia, what are you doing here?

"" To revolutionize a little neighboring country ""

"Fix it there!

"" No, no, no!

Thoughtfully slapping his palm with a fan, Cardia and Theodore sat before me with frightened eyes.