Why is she here?

The first thing that crossed Deanna's mind when she recognized Liliane's figure was such a simple question.
In this incident of harassment, Liliane may have incited the faction with her attitude, but she did not command them with solid words. --In other words, they were unrelated in principle. The palace guards were also frustrated because they could not reach out to Liliane.
In a sense, he was in the best position to do so, since he was the one who was actually the mastermind behind the whole thing, and yet he could sit back and watch from a safe distance, so why would he take the trouble to get involved? I'm not sure what to make of this. ...... Inwardly, of course.

I'm not sure what to say. It's been a while.
Yes, really. It's been a long time since we've seen each other in person.

Lilliane smiled, and Diana smiled her aristocratic smile as well. In the event that you're not sure what to do, you can always ask for help.

I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's a fan of your work.
"Yes. You seem to be very busy, and as for me, I feel more at ease when I'm spending my days with a good friend.
I've heard about the lively atmosphere in the Peony Salon.
Oh, no, not at all. The Red Rose is not far behind.

Behind the words of mutual admiration, there are checks and balances and attacks. It's a familiar trope in aristocratic society. It translates to, "You went out of your way to avoid me, what do you want? "I didn't want to see you either, but you're getting a little carried away, aren't you? I'm going to take your word for it. Which one of you is the rowdy one? That's about it.
Invisible sparks were flying around the two smiling beauties. In the background of their casual conversation, a battle is being waged, and they are not backing down.
It was Liliane who made the first move.

It's really strange to meet someone you rarely see, even though you live close by. I can't believe you're doing this to ...... my friend.
I don't understand what you mean.
I don't understand what you mean." "You don't know what you're talking about?

Smiling gently, Liliane made her way to the center of the room.

Your icy gaze is enough to make a sensitive person like us feel as if our hearts were stopped in their tracks. --Look at that, poor thing, some of you are fainting.
I don't believe I've ever acquired such a special ability as to be able to do anything to someone with just a glance.
So you're unconscious, aren't you?　Just by being there, you attract evil. ...... So your face is not too shabby.
I'm sure you're not the only one who has a problem with this.

Chris dexterously stepped forward with Marcia still restrained. With anger flashing in her eyes, Liliane laughed heartily.

Lilliane laughed heartily at her, her eyes flashing with anger, "The commander of the rear guard is so small-minded that telling the truth is an insult.
"What are you--
"Shut up. You have no right to talk about insults. What right do you have to force my friend to do such a thing?
"Master Peony!

Marcia, still trapped, shouted at the top of her lungs.

Please, please help me. I'm trapped. The Red Rose's filthy trap!
"Yes, of course. You're my dearest friend. --Get your hands off me, Lord Commander Gracie.
You will refrain from doing anything you don't want to.

It's hard for Chris to resist Liliane of the Name. Shaking her head, Deanna turned to Liliane, indicating that she would not follow Chris.

Commander Gracie is simply doing her job. What right do you have to interfere with the Commander, Master Liliane?
Wasn't it the job of the court janitor to protect the entourage?
That's only part of the job. It is only a part of their duties. They are responsible for the security and discipline of the palace, which is why the Kingsguard can take custody of the entourage if necessary.
"But you don't have to take them into custody so violently, do you?

The rearguard was shaken by Liliane's approach. Some of them looked as if they were about to pull away, but Chris, who was in the lead, maintained his stance of welcoming them without moving, and they barely stayed there.
Chris was just quietly looking at Liliane, holding Marcia by the back of her hand.

Let go of my hand, please.
I can't do that. I can't do that. The Marquise de Cocotte has a lot of questions she needs to answer.
If you were a nobleman, wouldn't you know how to treat a nobleman according to his rank?　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure you'll do fine. ...... Isn't that right, Master Marcia?
Yes, yes!

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Lillian nodded in satisfaction and looked at Chris again.

"Is it a knight's way to capture someone who swears not to resist by force?
Of course, we don't restrain people if we don't have to. ......
Master Mercia swore an oath to me. I'll be fine.

Behind her smile, I could hear her true intentions: 'She can't do anything to hurt my face.
Deciding that further reluctance would put Chris in a bad position, Deanna nodded to him.


As soon as Chris let go of her hand, Marcia regained her freedom by tripping forward and prostrated herself at Liliane's feet.

"Master Peony, this is a trap!　I've been framed!
"Then tell them. I'll send someone to defend you soon after.
"Master Peony, ......!
Everyone else, you don't have to run away from the palace guards' interrogation. You don't have to run away from your interrogation by the Imperial Guards.
Yes!

I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot of people who'll be able to help you out. If Liliane tries to stop the girls from being taken away, Diana will have to take a confrontational stance, but no matter what her intentions are, if she cooperates with the interrogation for the time being, there's no need to interfere. I'll just have to sit back and watch.

So, Red Rose, ......, that's it for us.

Chris, who had gathered up the daughters who had come to life and prepared to return to the palace, looked back a little hesitantly at the end.
Now that the ladies were cooperating, there was no need for Chris and the others to stay here. But there was still Liliane, who was the biggest concern. It's a natural feeling for a family to not want to leave Diana alone there. Incidentally, the kitchen manager was the first to leave with the food, as he could not be involved any further.
--When the entourage and the guards are gone, it will be just the two of them, Liliane and Diana, in this room.

"...... Thank you for your service, Commander Gracie.

With a perfect smile, wearing the mask of the Red Rose, Deanna sent a reluctant Chris away. Chris was Diana's sister-in-law, but as the commander of the Imperial Court's Kingsguard, she was not allowed to favor one of her aides. As a result, Liliane had cooperated with the Kingsguard, and to be more cautious than necessary would make her position worse.

--Many people were moving away from the trap, keeping their footsteps as quiet as possible.

"How elaborate is that?

The one who broke the brief silence was Liliane. I'm sure you're not the only one who has a problem with that.

"Did you come all this way just to talk to me without the outside world?
"I guess that's what it comes down to. I'm repeating myself, but as a sensitive person I don't want to look at your face for too long.

I don't want to see your face for too long.

I'm sure you'll be able to understand why I've been so busy.　It would be more constructive for me, who is busy, and for Liliane, who doesn't want to see me.
It's rare that we find ourselves on the same page. ...... Directness is not in keeping with my dignity.

I'm not sure if you've heard of it, but I'm sure you've heard of it.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.
"...... What do you mean?
I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that all of your daughters who are here today hold important positions in the royal court. They have all entered the palace by choice and are eagerly awaiting the mercies of His Majesty. How would their families react if you threw them out of the palace as inappropriate?
"If they really only wanted His Majesty's favor, this would not have happened. The Imperial Guards do not take custody of a concubine without cause.
Facts are but a speck in the world's eye, you know.　--I'm asking if the Red Roses are ready to make enemies with the conservatives in the Outer Palace.

I'm not sure what to make of that. Deanna couldn't help but laugh at that line, as if it were typical.
Lilliane frowns lightly.

"...... What's so funny?
I'm sure you're not the only one.
"Buy?
Because...

--I'm the Countess of Clester.

With a smile on her face, Diana drew her sword.

I don't care about the conservative faction of the outer court or the family of the lady of the house. I'm sure you're aware of that.

The way she said it so brazenly was exactly the kind of selfish, arrogant, play-at-others-as-a-supremepleasure, Diana's 'bad reputation'. Diana's attitude showed that such threats were meaningless.
But Liliane, too, remained unruffled by Diana's relaxed attitude.

You bought it. ....... That's right. In that sense, I'm buying you.
What?
I don't know if I need to clarify. --The Marquise de Cocotte is preparing for war.

--It was all I could do to keep my face from changing color. Her eyes widened slightly, and Liliane didn't miss the change.
She continued, singing, joyfully.

Preparing for war is not the right word. It is a nobleman's duty to keep his army ready for any emergency. It is the duty of a nobleman to keep his territory's armed forces intact and ready for emergencies. The country will not suffer much damage if the brunt of this is directed at 'criminals' who call themselves noblemen despite their lowly status.
You're .......

I can't believe it. I'm not sure what to make of this.
I'm not sure what to say.
The Marquis de Cocotte is a nobleman.

The Marquis de Cocotte is an honorable man who has never lost his pride as a nobleman. The Marquis de Cocotte is an honorable man who has never lost his pride as a nobleman. He will not be angry when he hears of Marcia's behavior in the palace, even if he admires her for standing up to a foolish woman. It's wrong for a non-nobleman to hold a title. ...... You might even invade a neighboring territory.
You've got to be in your right mind to say something like that. I'm sure you're aware of that. It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your time with your family and friends.


The Duke of Cocolot will tell you that a brave man who dared to take up the sword to right the wrongs of the royal family was called a traitor by the people of his time.
"Then advise the king, fairly and squarely!　Where is the need to involve the people?

It's all sophistry. It's all sophistry. They pretend to be righteous, but in reality, all they care about is their own pleasure.

Even if you advise them, they will not always listen to you. For the sake of the country, even the stigma of treason ...... is a noble aspiration.
"Don't think you can smother it with pretty words. Whether your aspirations are noble or not, you are all traitors when you turn on the people you are supposed to protect.
I would never harm my own people.
It's the people of Cocotte who are going to war. --"Excuse me, Monsieur Liliane, but don't you think that people's lives and deaths are like pieces in a game?

The game pieces are moving regularly on the inorganic box. The game is similar to a battle of wits, Deanna always thought, as she watched her father and brother play with it.
In a real war, you don't take and lose as easily as a pawn.

If the Duke of Cotte wanted to pick up a sword and slash at someone he didn't like, I wouldn't stop him. But on the battlefield, it is the people you are protecting who will actually exchange lives. --And the people are not pawns.

The nobles and the people are equally irreplaceable, living in this country. They should not be treated as someone else's convenience.

"Master Liliane. The people are not toys to be treated as the nobles wish.

I'm sure you'll be able to understand what I mean.
It's not that I thought you would understand. I just couldn't give in.

If that's what you think, then you should withdraw from us.

"If that's the way you feel, then you should leave us alone." Those were probably the dirtiest words Diana had ever heard in her life. --"I'll make a deal with you, using my people as hostages.
But Liliane had certainly exploited Diana's weakness - her greatest weakness. I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot more information on this in the future.

...... Don't think you can get away with this.

Something I've never felt before came over me.
There was anger, of course. Of course there is anger, a little frustration, a little hatred for the coward.
But the thing that occupies Deanna the most right now is...

"Liliane Landreth. I've never met a more shameless, cowardly, misunderstood "noble" fool than you. I'm sure you'll be able to understand that I'm not the only one who can't forgive you for tormenting Shayla, but you try to get away with it by using your people as a shield.

...... Yes. I'll never let this woman get away with it.

"You will regret this. "You will regret that I, Deanna Crestor, sold you the worst fight of your life. --I will never, ever forgive you.

I will not yield. I won't give in. I will not be cowed by a hostage taker and back down.

It was the first time in my life I'd felt such an intense fighting spirit. Diana, who had always been a pacifist and had never been particularly passionate about games, now understood, not by logic but by instinct, that she could not lose to this guy.

She did not hesitate to buy the fight that would have been sold to the Red Rose for double the price as Deanna.
That's what I want. I don't care how many years it takes, I'll do everything I can to destroy this one.

Liliane must have sensed that Deanna's mood had changed dramatically. Her eyes fluttered under her fan, and she stepped back.

You can bark all you want. I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's worth it. ...... Yes, I'm sure that after all the fuss, there will be no punishment. The maidservants who carried out the crime will all be sent down from the palace. We'll be taking a cut of the profits, so you'd better learn to deal with people a little more maturely.
Please don't be a fool. Knowing how to compromise and being an adult are two very different things.
So you're just going to leave Marcia alone?
No. --Not now.

I've decided to crush her. I've decided to crush her. I'm going to make sure that every escape route is blocked, and I'm going to crush her to the ground.
That's why I'm pulling back. I'm not ready yet.

How she interpreted Deanna's reply, Liliane smiled in satisfaction.
She turned her back and was about to leave when ...... she came back as if she remembered.
He looked at Diana, who was staring at him with amusement, and then he gently put his lips to her ear.

I forgot to ask. How is the lion cub?

The question was asked in secret, and Deanna's heartbeat jumped for a moment, but she hid it under an angry expression. Lillian, perhaps flattered by Diana's refusal to answer, added: "It was useful.

I used to use it because it was useful. I never thought it would run to you. I wonder if she seduced him with the charm of the Rose of Ice and Fire, since he must be a human man.

For a moment, I couldn't make sense of the words. I'm not sure what you're talking about.
I'm sure you'll find a lot of people who'd love to have you as a friend. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

I'm not sure what to do. ...... I don't mind. It's like your weakness was exposed when it ran to you.


"...... What are you talking about?
The Rose of Ice and Fire seems to like the common people more than the nobility.

Apparently, Liliane knows what happened the night of the attack when Diana was attacked and Kai saved her.
She's convinced that Kai is on our side. I don't mind that. She doesn't think she can hide it. Regardless of what Liliane thinks, Kai will never show himself to her again, and he won't leave a trace of himself, so in that sense, he's like the Darkness.
But don't let that make you feel like you've got a weakness for me.

I don't know what you're talking about, but you seem to know a lot about the field that I'm used to with the common people, don't you, Liliane?

Aside from Kai and myself, the only other people who knew what happened that night were those on the attackers' side.
He knew that Kai had chosen Diana, which meant that he had made it known that he was connected to the attackers.

--All right, one more reason to destroy it.

There was a possibility that the attack on the Red Rose was the sole decision of the Marquis of Landrose and that Liliane had no knowledge of it, but she has just denied it herself. Feel free to throw it into Kuro's box.

This time, she turned away and slunk away. This time, she turned away and hurriedly left the room.

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I'm not sure what to say. I'm sure that was just a threat.
"But if you're going to use the people as an excuse, we're stuck with you until we know for sure.
"You're too nice, Dee. I like Dee like that, but for the enemy, she might be the perfect point of attack.

In the event that you're not sure what you're looking for, you'll be able to find out more about it here. I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it.

"......, what's wrong?
No, no, no, nothing.
Do you by any chance have anything to do with ...... the last thing you said?

...... This is why I have a hard time with people who are too intuitive. I don't feel like I can hide anything.
Deanna stared at Kai, who was close enough to touch, as she felt the strength return to her legs.

"You couldn't tell what he was saying?
I can't hear what you're whispering from that distance, and you had a fan covering your mouth, so I couldn't read your lips. I'm sure you'll be glad you did. ...... Oh, you mean the night?
"Oh my god, how do you know ......?

Dee is easy to understand, he muttered absently, and Kai peered back at him.

So, what did they say to you?
I'm not sure what to say, but I'd like to know what you think.

It was honestly so stupid that I had pushed it into oblivion the moment it was said, so I had a hard time trying to remember it again.
Kai smiled at Deanna as she recalled the conversation from a few minutes ago with real concern, and strengthened his arms around her.

I'm not sure if that's what I'm supposed to be known for. The Countess of Clester's reputation as a woman who abandoned her job because she got lost in her own s*xuality?
"I didn't hear anything about Kai's reputation. It's more about my weaknesses. ......
I'm not sure if it's ...... possible, but when they saw Dee getting cozy with me, did they make an unwanted suggestion that the Red Rose would listen to them if they took the people hostage?

As she tried to remember what Liliane had said, Deanna absentmindedly missed the disturbed look on the man's face in front of her. She clapped her hands and nodded her head.

"Yeah, that was kind of the vibe I was getting.
"Hmm, I see. ......

So that's what it was like, she thought to herself, and finally noticed that Kai was smiling fiercely.

"Ka, Kai?　What are you scared of?
"What?　Don't pour water on me, I'm just starting to get motivated.
I know you're thinking crazy thoughts.
Dee, you can't speak for anyone else.

The night went by quietly, wrapping up the beasts that were jostling before the hunt.