Chapter 437
"... Truly?"
’Y-yeah, I’m just uselessly obvious...’ — She confirmed to the dubious Prince that watched her every inch doubting her denial to then tell a motive she could use instead as an excuse.
"Perhaps, it is that the wait tired you? We could take a seat if the Lady would like."
’Uh... Urgh~ But... But that will make things more difficult... I have to make it happen...’ — Shaking once more her head, Marianne felt bothered by the intentions she had for they were becoming more difficult to achieve. Unaware, that without her interference, the needed meeting would occur.
As she correctly recalled, the Duke of Noverrne, Clemente Noverrne, had remained close to the guest his Father had brought to stay for this occasion. His strict attitude had not changed and little to no exchange was there between himself and the woman called Karina, unlike it was with her adoptive Father. For the young Duke knew him and was amiable to those friends of his parents.
Nonetheless, the Baron left their side to converse with other nobles, leaving Karina to Clemente’s company as she wanted a break from greetings yet would not be left on her own at an unknown place for herself.
"... His Majesty surprisingly likes elaborated speeches. He did not look the type when I met him, haha..." — Karina innocently commented to break the ice with the stoic Clemente who stood quiet and prominent few steps next to her.
"... His Majesty is fond of these events." — Dryly, Clemente answered. Irked slightly for during the night, he had greeted most yet had not been able to greet the Ninth whom he was oddly anticipating to meet.
The woman, thoughtful of his apathy, then looked around them finding the Crown Prince she had met at the ceremony, aiming to find another subject that may aid their silence. — "Um... Oh! Now that I met the famed Crown Prince, he does not appear as mad as the word says, Your Grace. I was gladly surprised to see he does not look as fearsome."
"Lady Karina, referring to him in that manner here is not wise..."