In my study, which should be occupied only by the sound of a fountain pen gliding over ink, I hear an out-of-place voice.

I'm not sure if you've ever heard of it or not, but I'm sure you've heard of it. The first time he was shy and reserved, that was also very cute. ......

The owner of the room, Duke Gerald von Ernst himself, has broken the original silence of the study. A voice sings as he admonishes Gerald for continuing his love affair with his daughter.

"Master Gerald, please move your hands, not your mouth.

"You're moving your hands too.

Your eyes are on your hand, and your right hand is gliding over the ink. I'm sure your eyes are in your hand, and your right hand is gliding over the ink. The dexterity with which you acknowledge the reply to the letter, and yet tell of your family's fondness for you, is a bitterness in your parrot-green eyes.

I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on.

No, I will die if I don't let out my overflowing love for my family. Heinz is going to kill me.

The butler, Heinz, was stunned by the seriousness of the protest. He can't decide whether he should be disgusted or scolded.

First of all, Heinz insists that we don't talk outside the home, so I have to put up with him at work.

"You have no limits when it comes to your family.

Of course. My love for my family is boundless.

That's why.

Pronouncing the words one by one, Heinz reminds the Lord.
Even if the Lord is capable of doing his job while talking, it doesn't mean that others around him are. He must not interfere with the work of others.

Mr. Gerald should be a little more conscious of his position and how he is perceived by those around him.

Despite his reputation as a loving wife, his sweet appearance and demeanor have not stopped women from courting him in social circles. At work, he keeps a sweet smile on his face and always makes decisions with a cool head. Because of this reputation, coupled with his aptitude for magic, people call him the nobleman of ice.
This is troubling, because his flawless ice melts into delirium when he is in front of his family. Even if he loses his good looks, the rest of his face will be destroyed.

I don't care about my surroundings as long as Via and the others are there. ......

"Are you sure?　The other day, Lydia heard about Gerald's work, and she was very respectful of him.

Heinz threatened to be implicitly disillusioned, and his already good posture straightened up. Heinz sighs inwardly at the fact that he has corrected his thinking. If you don't give him regular encouragement like this, the family-first duke may easily abandon the position that is the envy of everyone.
Gerald smiles as he runs his fountain pen. Heinz thought he was talking about his daughter again, but he was wrong.

I've got a really good junior.

"...... is my butler now.

Heinz admonished her, saying that they were already in different positions. Heinz is in the service of the Ernst family because he was one year below him at school. But that doesn't mean that he and his master should be lax in their duties because of their past relationship. Heinz does not like to bring up familiar topics in the course of his duties.
Gerald listens happily as the words of admonition fall from the side. The duke is the second in line to royalty, so it is valuable to have someone who is not afraid to give advice. The Duke is the second in line to the royal family, so it's rare to find someone who is not afraid to speak up.

"Heinz is hard.

"Heinz is hard." I'll leave out the "always" part.

He has always been too uninhibited.

I wonder if he remembers that I replied in the same way when we were students. Gerald laughs again at this nostalgic exchange, although he cannot read the thoughts of the man who never changes his expression. It must have been very puzzling to Heinz.
Suddenly there is a knock at the door. As they looked at the door, a voice as lovely as a little bird sounded dignifiedly.

It's Lydia. Is your father there?

By the time the voice had finished, Heinz had moved to the door and opened it. The little girl at the end of the door, holding something in her hand, stepped into the study at Heinz's urging.

"Oh, I thought an angel had landed, but it's my Dear.

Father, you flatter me too much. ......

Heinz knew he was being serious, but as a steward he refrained from saying anything. But as a steward, he refrains from saying anything.

I will only speak the truth. What's the matter with you coming into my study?

I heard that your father was absent today, so I thought I'd invite you to join me at Flora's. ...... Am I interrupting anything?

I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's a fan of your work. I'm sure you'll be glad to hear that.

That's a lovely offer. I'd love to join you and the princess. Besides, I've just finished writing a reply to your letter, so it's quite all right.

Heinz took a glance at the desk in his study and saw that the envelope was already sealed with wax. When did this happen?" He was internally astonished at the magic-like work. His ability to work on his family is extraordinary.
Gerald took his daughter's hand in a fluid motion and walked out of the study while Heinz was surprised. The butler was a good man, he would take care of the letter for him.

I'm sorry I had to cut into your day off.

Gerald apologized to Ludia as he walked to his wife's room. He wants to spend all of his days off with his family, so it's a shame that he has to spend less time with them, even if it's an urgent matter. He's just too busy to take care of his young daughter who is in the prime of her life.

No, I'm happy to see you working, even if just a little.

My daughter looked up at me with respect, and I clenched my free fist.
It was a moment that made me glad that I had worked so hard. I decided to keep working hard, shaking with joy inside. This kind of joy could not be obtained even if I were to receive a word of praise from the king.



I wonder if that's how Dennis feels.

His admiration and respect for his father reminds me of the boy who was an apprentice gardener when I first met him. How enviable to be able to receive that kind of gaze every day. Thinking about the situation in terms of himself and his beloved daughter, Gerald envies his personal gardener.
They are close in age, and if the opportunity arose, they would like to talk about their children over a drink.

"Oh, by the way, is that for Flora? It's a little early for that, isn't it?

Lydia is holding what looks like a thickly bound book in her other hand, which is not connected to Gerald's. I asked her if it was a fairy tale that her daughter was holding.

No, ......, it's not. I'll, uh, show you later.

"Well... I'll look forward to it.

Slightly impatient and avoiding mentioning what he had in his hands, Gerald did not pursue the matter any further.
When he reached his wife's room, Heinz, who had been waiting for him, opened the door. There was no sign of breathlessness, and his expression was as calm as the water. Even though he was walking at the speed of his young daughter, Gerald thought to himself, he was a man whose work was seamless.

"Hello, Via. You're still as beautiful as a goddess. How are our jewels doing?

"Mother, may I join you?

Oh, Gerald and Dia. Flora will be so happy to see you both together.

A lady sitting on the sofa with a baby in her arms, smiling. Gerald had to admire her beauty, as it was hard to believe she was a mother of two.
Ludia and Gerald also sit on a wide, luxurious sofa. Gerald and Ludia sat down on the sofa.

"Master Octavia, can I get you something warm?

Since Gerald is a woman and puts his family first, and Lydia knows that her mother, who has just given birth to her sister, is her priority, she asks Octavia, the Duchess, for her opinion from the beginning.

Yes, I'll have Dhingra's milk tea, please.

"Very well, sir.

Heinz had the maid prepare a cup of tea, taking into account the chill in the air due to the long rains that had lasted for several days, even though summer was just around the corner.
While the tea is being prepared, they look into Octavia's arms and are met by her same peach-colored eyes. She looks at them, makes an unspoken sound, and a very small hand reaches out. When Lydia involuntarily brings her fingers to the hand, a hand smaller than hers tightens its grip. The strength of the hand made Lydia's face break out.

"Cute, Flora.

The parents' eyes grew warmer at the sight of the two sisters getting along so well. Gerald, for example, had a big smile on his face, as if he had suspected that the gardener's apprentice had bloomed some time ago.

I'm sorry I'm late.

Oh, you've been working again, haven't you?

I was just returning a letter.

When Gerald apologized for his tardiness while stroking the platinum blonde, Octavia made a pretense of being flaky, which made her husband laugh. Not wanting to be blamed, Octavia smiles at her apologetic husband, saying she understands.
She understands how busy and important her husband is in his position. Still, she makes the most of her time with her family.

"You are really popular, Mr. Sancho.

I'm jealous," he joked, and Gerald laughed again.

I don't like being popular for my work. I don't want to be popular with anyone but you.

You don't want to be popular with me any more than I want to be popular with you.

Not at all. Affection can be deepened to any extent.

The daughters are sandwiched between their parents, who turn what was supposed to be a conversation about work into a conversation about friendship. Heinz, who is standing by the door with his maids, wonders if this scene is good for children's education. However, this is a very common scene in the Ernst family.

Heinz told me that it is very impressive that your father is the head of the three ministries at such a young age.

"He only lifted me up because I have two attributes.

Gerald returned his daughter's respect with humility. It is true that he is a rare dual attribute. However, the amount of magic power he possesses is above normal and is recognized as one of his talents.
The Ministry of Magic, the Ministry of Medicine, and the Ministry of Health and Medical Care need to work together in education and medical care, so the three ministries are placed above the heads of each ministry. Since it is an important position that supports the country, it is too much of a burden for people who want to have power, and it is not something you can sit on just because you are a duke.
Gerald, who sits in that position at the young age of twenty-four, has done enough to silence the naysayers who say that he is a duke or that he has two properties. So, Heinz just told the truth to Lydia.

That's not true! Your father is amazing!

Thank you, Dear.

Thank you, Dear." Her eyes reminded me of the flowers of the nigella tree, so pure and innocent that she did not doubt that her father was a wonderful man, even though she did not yet understand the difficult subject of politics. Gerald's eyes are the same color as his own, and he can't help but love them, so he hugs his beloved daughter.
Gerald's words were well received, and Lydia smiled happily as she was hugged.

Now that the rain has stopped, let's all go for a walk in the garden.

"Are you feeling well, Via?

It's unhealthy for you to be in the house for three months, treating me like an invalid.

I know a place where the hydrangeas are at their best.

Gerald was concerned by Octavia's suggestion, as he did not know how much a woman's strength would recover after childbirth, and Lydia was eager to show him the garden. Octavia smiled softly at each of their reactions.

Octavia smiled softly at each of their reactions, "Oh, how lovely. You know a lot about gardens, don't you?

"Oh, ......, well, I've been taking walks lately. ......

At her mother's suggestion, Lydia lost momentum and slumped. Gerald, who knows the reason for this, is rather mystified.



Oh, you haven't told Veerle about Isak yet, have you?

Father!

Gerald didn't understand why he was in such a hurry. He had thought that he had already told his wife. He'd heard that she was telling him everything that had happened.

By the way, ......, I heard a rumor that my lovely Dear was seen with a gardener's apprentice boy. ......

Ludia was frightened by her mother's words.

She didn't tell me anything about it. I've missed you. ......

"Yes, .......

Octavia put her hand on her cheek sadly. She was surprised by the unexpected reaction and shocked by the fact that she had made her mother sad.

Mother, no! I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who's had a bad experience.

I'm not sure if you've ever heard of this, but I'm sure you have.

I'm not sure.

It's a shame for me to be with the ...... commoner. ......

Her mother, a noble and beautiful duchess, was Lydia's pride and joy. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to do with the money you have.

"Is this boy a dear friend of Dia's?

Lydia nodded hesitantly. It was not that she was ashamed of him. She was not ashamed of him, but she knew that she could not lie about that.

So ......, if you're a friend of Dia's, I'd love to meet you too.

Octavia smiles benevolently at her daughter, who looks up in surprise.
When she understood the meaning of her mother's smile, Lydia smiled with relief and joy.

If Zaku is disrespectful to your mother, I will make sure he is punished.

You've become such good friends that you call her by her nickname.

"Oh, ......? No, sir!

Should I be jealous of Isak?

He must be a good boy for you to be worried.

He's my little friend, too.

No, Mother!

The parents smiled warmly at each other. Octavia had been aware of the change in her daughter for some time, and Gerald had seen that it was for the better.
When Lydia feels a sense of shame and impatience, her sister reaches out again from her mother's arms. When I put my fingers in her hand, I felt a little calmer.
After some time of chatting and laughing, as they were about to go for a walk, Lydia remembered something she had forgotten.

"......, Father.

She hugged the thickly bound book and hesitated to continue.

What is it?

Gerald smiles and waits for her to speak.

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I'm not sure what to make of that.
Ludia wanted to hear about her father's work, and she wanted to tell him about her daily life as much as she wanted to tell her mother. But time would not allow her to do so, so she gave up on the idea of selfishness. I unintentionally told this to the apprentice gardener, who simply replied that we should have an exchange diary. He also said that he didn't quite understand the theory that girls would like it, but he thought it made more sense than exchanging letters between family members.

"It's a good way to practice your handwriting. ......Couldn't you use ......?

"......?

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"Father! Are you unwell?

It's rather too good to be true. Dear.

"...... Thank you, God, for sending this angel before me.

I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it's a good idea.

I'll take care of this for you then.

I'm sure you'll be glad to know that I'm not the only one who has a problem with this. Gerald looked up and protested to the butler.

"That belongs to me and Dia.

You can't keep it with you. I'll give it to Gerald when he's ready.

Yes. Since your father is busy, may I ask Heinz to bridge the gap?

Yes, thank you. Master Ludia.

Gerald is shocked that the butler has taken possession of the substance, while Lydia, unaware of this, is relieved that Heinz is in charge.

Now, let's go for a walk.

"Yes, father, let's go. I'll show you the way.

Gerald stood up and took his daughter's hand, feeling dazzled as she smiled and held out her hand. Just a smile from his daughter seemed to lift his spirits.

"Yeah, let's go.

His beloved daughter takes him by the hand, and his wife smiles as she holds him, her innocent eyes looking into his younger daughter's eyes.
Gerald chewed on the happiness of spending a peaceful holiday like this.

Later, the apprentice gardener who was just helping with the hydrangeas was picked up by the duke and spun around until the butler stopped him.