Chapter 143
Aloof to everyone’s surprise, the Crown Prince continued to turn his gazes, eventually falling on the Lady he had avoided to look at until this moment.
It was thanks to her soon-to-meet eyes that his greetings were nearly perturbed from coming out smoothly thus how wonderful brightness they projected with their dark hue.
"... Greetings to the Lady... I hope for you to forgive my delay..."
Bowing in a respectful greeting, Zeleskiaz heartfully said, feeling dizzy by her essence gradually reaching his heightened nose.
Marianne gave a polite nod as she was accustomed, indicating that it was fine on her part.
"... Then, take a seat, Crown Prince. Fate must have saved luck for your days, that even though you are late, the seat next to Lady Marianne is the only available... How fascinating." — The Emperor said bitterly.
It was indeed the work of luck that had let this opportunity come to his heir.
If not for how it was the Lady who chose her seat after the Duke and Emperor had already taken theirs as she invited the little Prince to seat by her side... It would have been either of the two older men who would be seated next to the well-liked Lady.
"... Indeed... May I, My Lady?" — Zeleskiaz agreed as he confirmed the Lady’s permission and sat beside her.
Without a need to tell the servants, he was served a cup of tea to drink with the already served dishes at the table.
The lady had a few dishes served as well as the other three in his company. Yet, he did not miss the tiny details that pointed her plates were the same as his little brother’s, bringing back memories of how the Lady had served her neighbours during yesterday’s private Banquet.
Softly scoffing at the sight, the following thought emerged in his head.