"Where is Zak?

After greeting each other, Nikolaus visited Ernst's house and asked Ludia about his friend's whereabouts.
It was the usual exchange, but today Lydia's reaction was a little different.

...... I have a few questions for you first.

I'm not sure if you've seen this before, but I'm sure you've. You will find a lot of things that you can do to make your life easier.

What?

I'm not sure if it's because the guard is Jörg, who doesn't have good feelings for the apprentice gardener, but Lydia closes the distance, covers her mouth with her hand, and whispers. Nikolaus followed suit and bent down to make it easier for Lydia to speak.

I'm not sure what to say, but I'm going to say it.

What?　I'm not sure what to make of that.

I'm sure you've heard of it.

I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

In the event you're not sure what you're looking for, you'll be able to get a hold of us on the web. Nikolaus asks, to encourage him to go on.

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

Prompted by Nikolaus' question, Lydia thinks back to the timing when she felt strange. Then, with hesitation and embarrassment, she begins to reveal what came to her mind.

She said, "You know, ...... doesn't take me by the hand when I go to the secret garden anymore. Also, he still compliments me verbally, but he doesn't pat me on the head anymore. ...... He does that for Flora, but ......".

As I listened to him, Nikolaus's expression gradually changed to one of dismay.

It's not just that you're lonely because you've stopped touching me.

"Sawa ......?

It's not that I'm not a good person, but I am.
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I'm not sure what to say, but I'm going to say it.

I'm not going to let Zach get his hands on another man's woman.

"Yes.

"You're engaged to a prince.

Nikolaus gave an easy answer. Lydia froze once, unable to comprehend the content of his answer.
It is true that since I informed you that I was engaged to Roy, I have not had any unintentional contact from the gardener's apprentice boy. Lydia had thought it was because he had an escort, but now she realized that he hadn't touched her for a long time before that.
Her attitude hadn't changed at all, except for the lack of touch, so she hadn't dreamed that he was being so considerate. Nikolaus said that it might be unconscious.

It seems that the butler has trained you to be a lady's man.

If he had received even a temporary but minimal education as a squire, he would have been especially careful with the engaged girl to refrain from inadvertent contact.
Rather, from Nikolaus's point of view, the two of them had been too close from their first meeting. At first he was taken aback, but now that he knew his friend's character, he understood that this was when he treated her like a sister and took care of her. It could be said that she stopped treating me as her sister when we got engaged and started seeing me as a girl.

Well, I guess Zak won't be touching you anymore.

It's not like that. ......

I'm not sure what to make of that. The fact that he would never touch her again was a shock to her.
She knew that she had loved the hand that lightly stroked her head.
The heat in her cheeks, which had been so hot that she thought she would burst, suddenly receded.
Unable to see the stunned Lydia, Nikolaus poked her lightly on the forehead. Nikolaus laughed at Lydia, who pressed her forehead in surprise.

You're a lot more stupid than you think.

You're an idiot." "......?

You can just touch it from Miss Dia.

"......, me first?

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that. I've never touched him before, and I've never touched him myself. I've never touched him myself. I've only been able to grab the hem of his clothes.
I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

This is only applicable if the person being treated does not want to be treated, Nikolaus heard from his friend. Nikolaus was amused by the confusion in Lydia's eyes, and calmed her down.
In the first place, there was not much that Lydia could do about it. She will not give him the kind of look that Nikolaus experienced before, as if he were touching her directly. In fact, at this rate, he might just poke her with his fingertips.

"......, why don't you be a little more honest about Zak's birthday?

When Nikolaus realized that he could not get away with this, he mentioned that it was his friend's birthday month. If he didn't give her a reason to act, she would be in a constant state of worry.

You haven't decided on a present yet, have you?

"......

"I haven't decided on a present anyway. She had no idea what to give the apprentice gardener, and last year, she had spent the whole time wondering what he would like. He could have asked him directly what he wanted, but since he had received a heartbreaking answer when he asked him once, that was not an option for Lydia.
Nikolaus's suggestion was something that he could do, but Lydia wondered if simply showing an action was equivalent to a birthday gift.

...... Is that what you want?

I'm not sure. I've never been able to do that before, so why would I do that?

This time she could not speak. After a few moments, she made a small fist with both hands as if she were clenching her resolve.

I'm going to be a little more honest today.

Nikolaus cheered her on as she roused herself by declaring, "Good luck.




After apologizing to Jörg, who seemed to be sulking a bit at being left out of the discussion, for keeping him waiting, Lydia headed for the garden. While he was wondering how to address the apprentice gardener he had found, Nikolaus, who had accompanied him, leaned over and greeted him first.
As well as the fact that he was the first to get to him, Lydia felt frustrated when she saw how easily Nikolaus could get to the apprentice gardener.

It's all right as long as the girls are happy.

But the gardener's apprentice's words were more than enough.
In that way, it was as if everything he was doing was for himself. Why would he give such an answer to the question of how he could continue his humble work? He is really heartbreaking.
I tried to tell myself that the plural didn't refer only to myself, but my heart beat faster because I didn't point to the Ernsts, but to myself, so I didn't think it was egotism. The fact that he was thinking about me even when I wasn't with him made my heart beat faster, and the heat reached my head, making me feel like I was going to explode.
As I bit my lip to try to calm my agitation, I was surprised to hear the voice of a young apprentice gardener. It seems that Jörg has caught Nikolaus off guard while he was not listening to him. He rebukes Jörg to recognize him as his friend, since it is obvious that his opposition is the gardener's apprentice boy.
Jörg seems to be uncomfortable with the idea of a commoner talking to a nobleman on equal terms, even if it is only on the Ernst family's premises, and he has tried to persuade him several times, but has not been able to convince him. Ludia herself was obsessed with her status until she met the apprentice gardener, so I can understand her feelings. However, she hopes that the three men who are to become her personal guards in the future will understand.
As Ludia reconfirmed her future tasks, the apprentice gardener asked her the same question as usual, urging her to sit on a bench on the promenade.

"So, what's up today?

Normally, I would talk about my sister Flora or my fiancé Roy, or report on what I've been able to do with my lessons. But this time, I have a goal: to be honest in front of him.
I can't go back on my declaration to Nikolaus, so I have to tell him that I'm really just here to see him.

"~~ Yo, you can't come here unless you want to?

I put all my strength into my fist and squeezed out a twisted line.
Moreover, I couldn't look the other person squarely in the face and turned away. He instantly realized his blunder and cursed himself inwardly.

No?　I'm just happy to see you.

Rather, I was surprised to receive a response from the other person that was more than what I wanted to say. Why is it so easy to come up with such a line?
Or rather, why such an answer is given just by asking whether something is good or bad?
It was so heartbreaking that I unintentionally scolded him. But it was his fault, too, for so easily surpassing the efforts of others. Nikolaus, who seemed to have recognized Ludia's efforts, patted her on the head and said she had done well.
Later, Nikolaus was giving a gift to the apprentice gardener, but Lydia did not know what the metal ring was for. Apparently, it was to protect his hands. The gardener's apprentice seemed to know what it was for, and judging by the weakened expression on his face, he was not pleased.
Lydia knew that he would accept her kindness even if it wasn't his favorite, but she still wanted to give him something that would make him happy. She is worried that if she can't get a gift from her friend Nikolaus, she won't be happy with her own gift either.
In the middle of all this, Nikolaus calls out to her that it is her turn. It was her turn, and she almost jumped out of her skin.
He clears his throat to keep himself calm, and when Lydia asks him to sit down next to her, the apprentice gardener sits down without hesitation.
But when he was about to act on his decision, his copper eyes turned to look at her, and the tension grew.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

I don't care what you say.

Shut your eyes!

Lydia regretted that she had yelled again. She was too nervous to ask for help honestly.
She wondered if he would be disgusted with her, even though she was his superior, for always scolding him. I look at his face as he quietly meditates, and feel uneasy.
What I'm about to do may be nothing more than self-satisfaction. I worry about whether he will be pleased, but if I stop here, I will not be able to move forward. I have to try to be a little more honest in front of him.
Take a deep breath and calm your nerves and anxiety as much as you can.
I got down on my knees on the bench so that I could reach him and gently reached out to touch his Tobi-iro hair. The Tobi-iro hair I touched was not silky, but it was soft and warm in the sunlight. The hair was not silky, but it was soft and warm in the sunlight. Ludia enjoyed the feeling of the hair, which was surprisingly comfortable to touch.

"Miss?

She was absorbed in stroking her head when her eyelids opened and her copper eyes turned to look at her.
She paused, but could not pull away from the comfort of the touch. Ludia tries to regain her composure and tells him that this is her birthday present to him.

This is a great way to make sure that you get the most out of your time with your family and friends.

I'm not sure if this is a good idea, but it's a good idea. In order to disguise her embarrassment, Lydia increased the speed of her head stroking.
Although it was difficult for her, she wondered if such a trivial act would really be accepted as a gift. I'm afraid of his reaction.

I'm so happy. Thank you, sweetheart.

As soon as the apprentice gardener understood my intentions, he broke into a truly happy smile.
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......!　It's hard to do, so don't look at me.

It was a relief and a pleasure to see her happy, but she hadn't expected to be so pleased. Because of the unexpected reaction, Lydia forgot to be honest and complained. But it was true that it was hard to pet him with that heartbreaking smile on his face.
At Lydia's protest, the apprentice gardener obediently lowered his eyelids again, keeping the smile on his face.
After that, he savored the feel of her hair as she stroked it, savoring the fact that she was pleased.


"See? You're pleased, aren't you?

On the way back to the mansion, Nikolaus smiled at her as if she deserved it, which made Lydia feel a bit frustrated.

How do you know so much about Zaku?

I don't know much at all, but Nikolaus, whom I met later, knows more than I do.

"Oh my. Who do you think I am?



Implicitly revealing her position as his friend, Ludia bit her lip.

I don't understand!

I don't know!" The sudden indignation in his voice cut off the conversation. I don't know!" The sudden indignant voice interrupts the conversation. When he turns to the voice that interrupted his exchange with Nikolaus, Jörg is lying face down with his eyebrows raised. He lowered his fists and put all his strength into them.

I don't believe that the apprentice gardener is someone that Lydia would approve of.

I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do that.
Nikolaus was about to react with a snap of his knuckles, but Lydia stopped him with her hand. Nikolaus seemed to have understood his intention to leave the matter to his own subordinate, and he relented.
Lydia turns to face Jörg. His appearance gives her a sense of déjà vu. She felt a sense of familiarity with him. He reminded her of herself two years ago, when she had determined justice based only on her own knowledge of the world and had refused to accept anything else.

"Am I the kind of person that Jörg would say that about?

"Of course I am, the daughter of the neutral and fair Duchess of Ernst, the fiancée of His Highness the First Prince, and the future queen!　I am very honored to be able to serve such a person!

I'm very honored to serve such a person!" She asked Jörg the question that Ludia herself felt, and he raised his head from his prone position and answered loudly with a mixture of excitement and joy.
The compliments he received were, of course, all titles that Lydia possessed. It is true that they are Rydia's titles, but they were given to her by others and not earned by her.

So, unless I'm a duchess or Roy's fiancée, Jelk won't be interested in me.

I'm not sure what to make of that.

It's not ...... that!

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Lydia gave a small laugh, amused by his honest reaction.

I'm not saying it's a bad thing. I'm proud to be born into the Ernst family.

I was born to a father and mother I love, and I want to be someone they can be proud of. That's why Lydia is trying to be worthy of being a duchess. I'm glad that Yelk's compliment is an acknowledgement of that.
Jörg is relieved to hear Ludia's words.

Normally, like Jörg, I would evaluate myself with the fact that I am a nobleman, a duchess, and a member of the Ernst family in mind.

That was the norm, and up until two years ago, I mistakenly thought that was what my parents expected of me.

But Zaku is different. He values me for who I am.

He doesn't evaluate her from the standpoint of a duchess, but sees whether Ludia's actions are good or bad, according to his own measure, and praises and scolds her. When he praises her, it is for the results of her efforts, and when he scolds her, it is because she is not taking care of herself.

He praises her when she gets results from her efforts and scolds her when she is not taking care of herself. "Thanks to you, I never lose sight of myself.

But there is someone who treats her with respect. He probably doesn't know how much it helps him.
A smile naturally appeared on his face.

"For me, Zaku is a very valuable person. If you don't see it right away, I hope you will one day.

He smiled at her instead of scolding her, and Jelk was at a loss for a response. He knew in his head that he should nod his head after his master had persuaded him so much, but on the other hand, he was jealous of the fact that his master had defended him so much.

"......, but that man is a coward.

Yes, I think he's a coward. Only when it comes to him, Jörg can't obediently agree.

"Why do you think so?

The master, Lydia, who tilted her head curiously, looked straight back at him. Jörg couldn't bear the look in her eyes and turned his head down again.

I'm sure that when he was assigned to the team, he would have been able to get the job done.

When he was assigned, he thought that he would be the only one of the opposite s*x close to his age. Then I was sure that my master, Lydia, would find me dependable and trust me right away. But he was thwarted by the fact that a man who did not even aspire to be a knight had already gained his master's trust.

You can't even protect Lydia-sama, he's just tinkering with the dirt, but when he's with her, Lydia-sama seems very happy.

No, that's not ...... true.

I do.

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I'm not sure what to make of that.

I strongly agree with you on that last point.

What?

In a corner of his mind, he knew that his master would be displeased, but once he spoke out, he couldn't stop.
Jörg was surprised and stopped saying it.

I know you don't mean to, but Zak is sneaky enough to do things we can't do.

"...... Oh, yes, that's right!

I'm not sure if I remembered the case, but Ludia looks a little flaky. Jelk nodded his head with a hint of amusement as he could relate to his master's frustration.

I'm sure you'll find it easy to admit fault and apologize.

You're so easy to praise.

"......, you're complimenting me.

They nodded at each other and complained, and Nikolaus pointed out to them.

No, it's a complaint. I can't do it, but you're being sly!

"Yes!　It is strange for a man to sell beauty and cuteness so cheaply!

Oh, yes, .......

Nicolaus gave up trying to correct her. If that's what they think, then so be it.

"So, Jörg.

"Yes.



"You don't like Zak?

Jelk was stunned when Ludia looked at him straight in the eyes and asked, "Do you hate Zaku?
Jörg was surprised that he couldn't say he hated him right away. He thought back to an instance when he had felt annoyed that he could not have said that.
Once, on a day when Jörg was guarding, an apprentice gardener gave Lydia homemade cookies. I tried to stop him from giving her such a simple thing, but he seemed to have asked for it again, and I couldn't stop him.
Instead, I said that I would taste them before my master, Lydia, did, and she readily agreed, handing me a package for three guards, including herself. I inwardly rolled my eyes at the fact that they had prepared their own portions from the beginning, but when I tasted one of the cookies, I found it to be simple but delicious. The three of us ate them later in the servants' anteroom as a tea break, but I was the first to finish them, and Petra warned me not to even look at them, and Emilia chided me for being so stubborn.
Yes, I was embarrassed because of him. Jörg opened his mouth, reaffirming his annoying existence.

I don't like ....... I don't like him, but I might consider his attitude in the future.

I have to admire the fact that you have prepared for the poisoning in advance. I'll consider your attitude if you continue to prepare poisonous food in the future.

But I don't like this faggot.

Pointing his finger, Jörg asserts. He was repulsed by Nikolaus' defense of the apprentice gardener.

"I don't want your kind of shit.

At Jörg's words, Nikolaus, with his blue streaks, smiled lustily, though he was deflated. You'll be able to find a lot of people who are interested in this sort of thing.
You should apologize as a master, but when you tried to apologize before, Nikolaus told you that it was unnecessary because he would settle the matter with you. Lydia doesn't understand what happens between boys. So, she just tries to keep it from getting worse.
After making sure that there is no argument, Lydia turns to face Jörg again.

Yelk, I may not be the best master, but I'm glad you're thinking of Zaku. Thank you.

Ludia smiled happily and reached out to stroke Yeerk's short hair. Yelk looked back at his master curiously at the gesture of praise.
Lydia tilted her head at him.

"What's wrong?

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I'm not sure what to make of that.

I'm not sure what to say, but I'd like to know what you think. Did I say something strange?
Jörg wondered at his master's inexplicable behavior.

What's the matter?

"It's too early to tell, child.

"What?

Jörg, who was only two years older than Nikolaus, was treated like a child, and Jörg bit Nikolaus verbally.
It was some time later that Lydia, who was busy calming her own agitation, stopped the argument between the two.