Chapter 210
We ate comfortably and, although I know Marianne’s father saw that we were "speaking" between each other, he made a blind eye and inquired about my day and night to make us stop.
He made sure I ate well and checked my temperature before leaving to meet the Emperor since they apparently had a big meeting scheduled for today.
The Crown Prince did not speak much after I gave him the note. He would comment a little thing sometimes since the duke also inquired on how it’s been a while since he saw him accompanying me like the Host he is.
"Unfortunately I had some troublesome matters to resolve. Hence, I could not visit my Guest as much as I desired... Thankfully, it’s been settled for I am sharing time with her now."
That’s almost everything he said during breakfast. And now...
"Is the Prince going to join this session? I reckon you are to assist sporadically."
"... No. I..." — As I was witnessing their dialogue my eyes noticed him glance at me. — "If I am to be honest, I believe showing the hospitality I lacked these days to my Guest is more important. I am to join on another occasion, Duke."
’..... He seems a bit mad though.’
"... If it is so, alright... Do guide her safely to her chambers as I am hast in time. I would appreciate it if you sincerely demonstrate the correct etiquette of the Frotschter Empire to my Daughter. Prince."
"Rest assured, Duke. My Lady deserves such etiquette."
"..... As long as you are aware..."
’..... Why do I feel like they are talking in menacing code??’ — I thought as they talked oddly elaborately. But I couldn’t continue to think about the reasons behind that hunch.