Chapter 271
It was overwhelming as everything she made him experience. However, the sight of his beloved leisurely peeking at her notes forced Zeleskiaz to forbid any imaginary conflict, to keep the softness of her visage untouched nor disturbed by himself. Instead, on the contrary, to enhance it further as her inner brilliance was mesmerizing joy.
"The green in the Forest behind the house will be the Lady’s source of awe. I can assure you that your drawings will only make them more splendid, my Lady."
"..."
[ Thank you. I shall portray many sights to show the Prince later. ]
"... When are you intended to leave for the forest, if I may ask?"
’... it’s odd to feel happy and sad at the same time because you asked this, kinky...’ — She thought for a moment as words were contemplated to write.
[ A pair of days after arriving today. Solely so I can rest this travel. ]
’... So soon?... that is odd.’ — Zeleskiaz thought to himself.
"I see... if so, the Lady’s whereabouts are prone to change."
[ I believe that is the case. ]
An impulse to tell her his hidden intentions almost left his lips at the sorry demeanour she now carried in her hues. Still, with a downy countenance, dejection was visible in the woman. The Crown Prince battled the instinct to confess his schemes for the long moment of silence that followed her message. Ultimately continuing their conversation with another rushed idea.
"Lady Marianne, it may seem sudden, yet looking at your stack, I have recalled something I left in them the night of the Ball."
