Chapter 82 – Episode 82. Have a Cup of Tea (3)
Astrid looked at Violet and was dumbfounded.
No matter how much she is a stepsister, she asks me to help her do this and that to her brother in front of her sister anyway, what kind of nonsense is this. Even more so, even though Ashley doesn’t have a cute side at all, anyway, after Astrid fell into this strange world, she was her family, especially her younger brother, who she had attached her affections to.
“Of course I’m not asking for free help.”
“No, it’s free or whatever, that doesn’t make sense… “
【What doesn’t make sense, shouldn’t we help?】
‘Hey, it’s your brother. It’s your brother What if I do as others say?’
When the real Astrid heard what she had to say, the more she listened, the more excited she was.
“Hey, Astrid. Listen carefully.”
Astrid seemed displeased, and Violet felt her heart racing.
She honestly knew that if she said that she would help her get along with Leopold, she would immediately say yes.
She’s Astrid. She’s the only one she thinks about if you tell her one anyway, she’s not the type to think about anything else and she’s not intelligent enough to do that.
If she said that Leopold and she would help her make things go well, I thought she would do so without a moment’s hesitation, of course, of course, but she seemed to be worried about it unexpectedly.
“What?”
Violet quickly grabbed Astrid’s hand.
Violet, has there ever been a heart pounding like this in your whole life?
There was no decision.
It was the first, and it was sure to be the last.
If this opportunity is missed, she will become an old maid, listen to the sound of water, and now she is the great white shark of Autria, but later may be called the dugong of Autria.
No such future.
“Asti… No, sister. I have no intention of giving up even if you don’t help me. After all, she will be called my sister. There is a saying in the South that even the hardest clam will eventually open her mouth.”
“Ugh.”
She said it was a nice word, but it didn’t seem to touch Astrid at all. Seeing Astrid in a bad expression, Violet decided to change her strategy.
“You know the reason why I competed for the Crown Princess.”
“I know, I know.”
Like the Crown Princess in the family, she wanted to be in a high status or something. Astrid had heard such a story from Violet. Actually, she didn’t say much about it, so she soon forgot about it, but she had heard it anyway.
“So, if I do well with Mr. Ashley, then my family will also achieve its goal. It’s good because I found you and married you. Is not it?”
【That’s right.】
‘It’s true, but.’
The problem is that even if Violet pushes it, she’s not sure if it will work…
‘No, I’m not doing this to marry Leopold anyway!?’
【If I do well, you will return quickly! Don’t you know!?]
‘Besides, Leopold already likes me, but does he really need her help?’
It was a question. Unless Astrid was an idiot, she couldn’t be unaware that Leopold had feelings for her. However, the reason why she didn’t know it was because Astrid herself wasn’t prepared mentally to accept it.
A gender identity known only to oneself that still remains strong.
This was something that could never be conceded and could not back down.
[Your Highness likes me, not you.]
‘I don’t think so.’
To be honest, it doesn’t seem like that.
Astrid didn’t want to strongly deny that it was there. If you deny it there, it will look weirder.
“Anyway, it’s okay to help. I have the realization that I am also an older sister.”
“Then just stay still!”
“What does that mean!?”
Astrid was stunned at Violet’s request to stay still if she wasn’t going to help. Looking at Astrid, who was staring blankly at her with a bewildered face, Violet smiled with a worldly expression.
“Just don’t interrupt. I know how to catch it… No, I will twist you.”
“Didn’t you just say something strange?”
[It’s not a bad marriage, so there’s no reason to say no, isn’t it?]
If you listen to what the real Astrid said, that wasn’t particularly wrong. Violet’s family is also an admiral’s family of the Southern Navy, so it is an aristocratic family and is also one of the founding contributors.
Although Ashley did not inherit Mitterien’s blood relationship, he was definitely a son. As long as he bears the name of Mitterien, he has no reason to be treated differently, and since he is clearly recognized as a descendant of Mitterien, he did not particularly bow down to Violet.
‘Certainly, it’s a good marriage for both of them.’
But something is unsettling.
To be precise, he was worried about Ashley, not Violet.
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“Let’s take a break today, and see the old man Baizik tomorrow.”
“All right.”
“There is a separate guest house, so you can stay there… Are you thinking of meeting Asti?”
As soon as Astrid’s name was mentioned, Leopold felt slightly uncomfortable as he looked at Ashley.
“Yes, I want to see you too.”
“You seem to have a really good relationship with your siblings.”
“There are things like that, but we weren’t very close before. Rather than not being close, my sister beat me one-sidedly… No, it was such a relationship, albeit at a distance.”
“Is it?”
Leopold tilted his head at Ashley’s words. Was there a particular reason? Looking at Ashley now, they seem quite friendly.
It wasn’t just Ashley, Astrid didn’t seem to keep a distance from Ashley either, but it was a bit strange to hear that there was a distance originally.
“A few months ago, your sister had a serious accident.”
“It did.”
It was a fact that Leopold was well aware of. He said he fell down the stairs.
“After that, my sister suddenly changed… It felt like a completely changed person. After that, how selfless. That’s pretty mind-boggling. Haha.”
Watching Ashley smile awkwardly, Leopold felt uneasy for no reason. Somehow it didn’t feel very good.
Besides, Ashley’s words that people have completely changed made me a bit concerned. It bothered me that not only Leopold felt that way, but even Ashley felt that way for Astrid.
‘… It’s not just me being kind… I guess?’
It was an oddly disturbing word.
“Well, it must be good. Then… Astrid, are you out there?”
I thought I could hear a chatter for a moment, then Astrid opened the door and stepped inside. Seeing Ashley’s face brighten up at the sight of Astrid, Leopold felt something quite unpleasant.
“… Let’s spend some time with each other today. And Cadet Violet, talk to me here for a moment.”
“Why?”
“Huh?”
Violet showed an expression of blatant disapproval. Because of that, only Leopold had a somewhat embarrassed expression.
“I want to have a more in-depth conversation with Mr. Ashley.”
“… Well, I would understand that. I have something to say. Besides, shouldn’t we have a little talk with each other today?”
“Ah… “
It was Violet who couldn’t take her eyes off Ashley even as she pursed her lips. Looking at Violet like that, Leopold was convinced that his thoughts weren’t particularly wrong.
“Then let’s go. Majesty.”
“Yes, be careful. Astrid, I hope you have a pleasant conversation between brother and sister.”
“All right.”
Astrid and Ashley bowed their heads and left the door. Maybe we’ll go to a nearby coffee shop or restaurant and have a chat with brother and sister.
Leopold thought so. If there is a variable here, it must be Ashley. Astrid…
‘… Should I have prepared the magic tool quickly?’
In the unlikely event that someone else casts estrus magic on Astrid, a truly terrible situation will arise.
Leopold was rather angry with himself for not moving more quickly.
“What are you going to say with me, Your Highness?”
From the way she spoke, it was already clear that she was uncomfortable with Violet. Even though she didn’t recommend it, she was sitting across from Leopold, where Ashley had been sitting just a moment ago, crossing her legs and glaring at Leopold.
“Cadet Violet, I didn’t know your taste was like that.”
“What is my taste? The tastes of the opposite sex are diverse.”
“That’s right. You never said I was bad.”
Come to think of it, that was also true, so Violet felt relieved. Above all, Leopold didn’t seem to be laughing at Violet at all.
“Cadet Violet, I’d like to make a suggestion.”
“Please speak.”
Violet finally loosened her legs and looked at Leopold seriously.
A woman’s senses are keen, and Violet had the feeling that from now on, what Leopold would say would never be to her detriment.
“If it goes well with Ashley, it won’t be bad for the Authria family either. Yes?”
“It is. After all, it is a marriage with a ducal family.”
‘I didn’t say it was a marriage.’
Leopold was sure that his feelings were not wrong. Violet had feelings for Ashley.
“Then, make an offer. No, you can think of it as an instruction.”
Leopold clasped his hands together and rested his chin. Then he smiled and smiled.
“Be sure to seduce Ashley. Now Ashley seems interested in Astrid. She’s not related by blood anyway, so she’s not particularly noticed by the public. But she won’t do that to you. Yes?”
“Yes.”
Violet also faced Leopold with a serious face.
“I will definitely eat Ashley. Great white shark of Otria, so that I will not be ashamed of that title.”
“Leave it to me. Your Majesty, I hope you do well as your Majesty.”
Leopold smiled at Violet like that.
“Leave it to me.”
