Chapter 115: 115
RotFK Ch . 115 Sometimes Thought Of That Memory (2)
“I met you once at a jewelry store in the south, My Lady . ”
Elena found herself knee-deep in work, not only because of the wedding preparations, but in finalizing the all documents for House Blaise . Once Elena was married, the management of the household would fall to Mirabelle . Although Elena started preparing advance, she became very nervous once the wedding date was set . She wanted to solve every singular issue so Mirabelle could smoothly take over without any difficulty, and naturally Elena was driven to overwork herself . As always, she was at a desk approving some documents when–
Tak tak–
There was a faint sound coming from the window . When Elena turned, she saw a face she didn’t expect .
It was Kuhn . He entered the room with his usual dry expression . She never would have guessed he was injured from his present appearance . His movements seemed slightly awkward as if he hadn’t fully recovered yet, but he looked healthy enough .
She nearly asked if he was alright, but she remembered that she was not supposed to know he was hurt . Elena looked at him innocently .
“I haven’t tied a handkerchief . What’s wrong?”
“The General asked me to tell you that the wedding venue has been decided . ”
“He could have sent a message through official means…”
The question of why Kuhn came here despite his injury remained in her mouth, but despite her not asking, he answered naturally .
“I don’t know . He just told me to let you know as soon as possible . ”
Perhaps Carlisle deliberately sent Kuhn to show her that he was well . However, she felt that Kuhn could have rested a little longer, and there was no reason for him to return so soon . Unfortunately Elena couldn’t even say that to him .
“I understand . Where is the wedding venue?”
“It will be held in Bellouet Square, the largest square in the capital . ”
“I suppose it will be a public wedding if it’s not held in the palace . ”
“Yes . It is the will of the Emperor . ”
Even if the Crown Prince’s wedding were to be held within the Imperial Palace, there would still be a massive gathering of nobles and delegates from nearby kingdoms to celebrate the occasion . However, an open wedding would attract even larger crowds .
‘The Emperor likes a big plate . ’
More guests meant a larger burden in wedding planning, but it was impossible for her to reject it . Traditionally, it was the groom’s family that decided the wedding venue .
“I see . I’ll take that into account . ”
She had another headache in deciding how to decorate Bellouet Square, but that matter could be considered later . Elena pressed her fingers against her temple out of habit, then looked up at Kuhn and spoke again .
“Did he say anything else? When I was at the Crown Prince’s palace I asked him about something . ”
“What do you mean?”
“I heard that some men broke into my sister’s room when we were staying at the palace . ”
Kuhn’s shoulders flinched when he heard Elena’s words . Elena noticed this unusual behavior, but it was so quick that she might’ve misjudged it .
“I asked him to find out about the men from the Empress’ palace that broke into Mirabelle’s room . Is there any information on that?”
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“…Can I ask why you want to know?”
It was disrespectful to ask about orders, but Elena decided it was it within acceptable limits and answered .
“I wasn’t there for Mirabelle when they came in . I’m the older sister, and I can’t just let that pass . I will deal them the appropriate punishments . ”
Kuhn hesitated uncharacteristically for a moment, then continued .
“Did you hear anything else from your sister that day?”
It was a question she didn’t expect . She replied with a curious look on her face .
“What do you mean?”
“I mean that if let me know what the situation was like, it will make it easier for me to find them . ”
“Fortunately, nothing too serious . I don’t think she was dressed properly when they came it . That’s it . ”
“…I see . ”
Kuhn replied with an enigmatic expression on his face . Elena didn’t intend to easily forgive the culprits, and she spoke up again .
“Even so, it is rude to intrude in a lady’s room . I don’t want this to happen again, so please investigate as soon as possible . ”
“Understood . I’ll look into it right away and report back to you . ”
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Somehow, Elena sensed that Kuhn’s tone was sharper than usual, but she nodded her head without thinking on it too deeply . Kuhn bowed to Elena, as the both of them had work to attend to .
“I’ll take my leave . ”
“Yes . Good health to you…and be careful . ”
Elena’s words made him slightly suspicious, but he also thought little of it .
“Thank you . Then…”
As usual, Kuhn made his exit through the window . She watched him disappear, then turned her head back to the papers spread out on her desk .
Kuhn crept on the roof of Blaise mansion, taking care to silence his footsteps as usual . Normally he would’ve moved more swiftly, but his wounds hadn’t fully healed yet .
It was then .
A few Blaise knights began to approach in Kuhn’s direction .
“…Oh no . ”
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He wouldn’t be fast enough to leave the perimeter, and Kuhn quickly slipped through a window and into a room where no one would sense his presence . The knights made their rounds about the mansion, and as long as he waited a little longer they would move onward .
As Kuhn was waiting, a completed unexpected voice spoke from a nearby room .
“Is this the first person to apply for a position?”
“Yes, Young Lady . He has experience working for jewelry stores . ”
Kuhn was drawn towards the direction of the voice . He peered through an open slit in the door and saw Mirabelle talking to the butler, Michael . Kuhn recalled the words Mirabelle told him at the palace .
— Please…let me see you one more time . When you’re well, come see me . My name is Mirabelle Blaise .
It was as if she promised that she would wait forever for him . Maybe that was why he sometimes thought of that memory as he recovered . But now Mirabelle was in her usual sunny mood, as if what happened before had all been a dream .
‘You said you’d wait for me…’
Mirabelle’s expression was as if she had already forgotten about it . But that was fine . There were no plans for him to appear in front of her . In the future she would not be aware of him, and Kuhn would only look at her alone .
Kuhn secretly watched Mirabelle’s smiling face a little longer, then quietly disappeared from where he had entered . There was no sign that he was ever there, save for the breeze that slid through open the window .
Unaware of Kuhn’s presence, Mirabelle and Michael continued to interview the job candidates for the mansion .
“Have we met before? What was your name again?”
The question was answered by smiling man standing opposite of the two .
“I met you once at a jewelry store in the south, My Lady . ”
He was a man who had already encountered both Elena and Mirabelle . He first tracked down the bead ring to Elena, and now he had a new order from Paveluc to keep an eye on her .
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