"It can't be helped, then." Baron Ambrose scratching his head. "I hope everything is going to be okay."
Mary nodded twice. "Don't worry. Young Miss will back in the time, and she will send the instruction by letter."
"That's relief, though. I can't imagine what could happen without Young Miss."
Havana, who unconsciously hiding behind the wall across the corridor, heard the whole conversation about Lady Lancia's business trip to Hagrav with her uncle for several days.
"Did she ate the cookies?" Havana murmured to herself. She bit her nail and wondering if she needs to report this matter to Aileen.
But she chose to keep this matter as a secret. She feels it would be better not to lose Aileen's trust.
No matter what happen, she needs to come in Emperor's banquet and marry one of the nobles in Capital to escape from this stupid island.
In very quick mo
Kaleela's jaw dropped when she saw what is Cecilia cooked for her. For the first time in forever, she never knew that a soup can be more intimidating than her potion.It makes her wonders if Cecilia doing in purpose. Is she want to kill me? She asked herself. I never thought that she is still angry with me because of our previous conversation."I shouldn't let a noblewoman cook the dinner. Why did this soup is redder than the blazing fire? Is it even edible?"Her reaction was different with Max and Grant who already take a seat, casually fill their bowl with that soup."This is kimchi-jjigae or kimchi stew. Please take a seat, Miss. We have to eat while it hot. I specially made this as a token of apologize for my rudeness before."Kaleela know that this Duke's daughter is being sincere. But, she gulped when saw some red bubbles popped out on the soup. "I'm so disappointed to you, Gra
"What? One gold coin for this is too much! Are you trying to rob me?" Havana can't believe what she heard. How come a dress can be so expensive!Helga, the tailor, shrugged. "The silk alone cost fifty silvers, Miss Ambrose. I can make a substitute by using the finest linen if you want to get the cheaper one."Havana frowned. Linen is the common fabric, aside of cotton, to make daily wear for commoners.It doesn't matter if it is the finest quality or not because linen is linen, she thought to herself. Even that Witch use luxurious silk for her daily wear, it is so unfair!Then, Havana flinched after realize that. An idea crossed in her mind. "That okay, Helga. I'm changing my mind. Thank you and see you later!" She said as she dashed out to the exit door.Havana walks faster to reach her home. With a sly smile, she said, "That witch is currently away, and she won't be not
Mary was cleaning the bathroom when she heard a sound of the open door."Miss? Is that you?" She asked after washing her hand on the sink. However, it's not Cecilia who opened the wardrobe."What are you doing here, Miss Ambrose?"Havana smiled warmly, "Hello, Merry. I want to pick up my clothes.""What do you mean, Miss Ambrose? And my name isn't Merry. It's Mary." The maid said while she crossed her arms."Wow, your employer has a good taste at fashion style. I will take this." She said when take an elegant sky-blue dress.It was tight but full dresses which consisted of a long tunic, together with a stylish veil which fell down from the head, completely covering the neck.A golden thread was sewn along the lace work. An embroidered lace and several small sapphire stones were used to decorate the dress."Wait! It's Miss Lancia's
"I feel so sleepy." Cecilia said when they are on the outside of the restaurant. "Do you want to go home?" "Not really. Actually, I want to buy something for Miss Kaleela. And my father, too." Max raised his brows, "Duke?" "Yes. Hmm, I want to make Makgeolli or rice wine. Two weeks later, I have to go back to Capital. So, this is the perfect time to ferment it." "I never heard anything of this. I thought wine only made from grapes. Really, what kind of book did you read?" "Plenty." She said and laugh lightly. "But, first, I have to exchange my money." "Don't worry. I will pay for you." "No, it's feel so wrong to buy a present with your money. Oh, what if I traded it with you?" Max sighed. Even though it was hurt his pride for unable to treat her better, he can't refuse her opinion. Som
Kaleela found herself trapped in Grant's arms. The sun rays escaped from the curtain and almost blinding her."Are you awake?" Grant's hoarse voice make that red haired woman turned her head and facing his face. "Good morning."Kaleela blushed. Found no courage to directly saw his gray eyes, she's hiding half of her face under the blanket. "Hmm, yeah."Grant smiled and kiss her forehead lightly. "If this was a dream, I prefer not to wake up."Kaleela tried to remember what really happened last night. It started by a silly argument in the living room before they end up in the bedroom.She didn't even remember what were they arguing about. It was Grant who kissed her first.But, what makes her surprised was she responded to it. As if her body moved by itself. She doesn't know why she can fall to his embrace.Is this a magic spell?L
"Thank you, Gale. This look remarkable!" Cecilia said before she took a bite of the toast which the bartender made for her breakfast. "Hmm! It's delicious!"Gale bowed before he sits beside Hugo. They are eating together in the small dining room which located in front of the cellar. "Thank you, Young Miss. I'm glad it suits your taste.""It's just a simple toast, Chili. Everyone can make it." Max said after he drinks a glass of an orange juice.Cecilia shook her head, "You are wrong, Max! Everybody sure can make it. But, to make a toast with this perfect golden color and a bit crispy without any burnt like this, it is a masterpiece.I'm not sure if you are a good bartender, Sir Gale. But, you must be skilled in cooking!"Gale didn't reply even she suddenly adressed him as 'Sir'. He silently ate the toast, but a small smile escaped from his lip."Oh, how did you know
"I'm terribly sorry about what happened last night." Grant bowed deeply to Max and Cecilia, who already on the Guild's Office.Hugo pretends to look busy by writing something on the paper. Meanwhile, his ears are focusing on that conversation."It's okay, Uncle. I am just… I mean, Max and I are a bit shocked… about it. But, that's okay. Both of you and Kaleela are adults. So, yeah--,"Max cut her word with cold voice, "What she's trying to say is, if you want to do something like that, please use your own room. It's not supposed to be seen in public.""I understand, Mister Max. And, I thought this is your, Niece." He said while gave a familiar red box.Cecilia smiled awkwardly, "Actually, it was for Miss Kaleela. Last night, I want to give it to her. But, she looks busy... so, well. Oh, anyway, where is she? Why didn't she come here?""Too bad. She didn't feel good and want to take some rest."Max snapped and rolled his
Max frowned. He didn't expect this news." Termination of… our contract? Is that real? Duke didn't even tell me anything." "He will tell you after arriving in the Capital. It's look like Cadia's problem was solved, and the Emperor want to give him another task. My father said that he needs my help. This is a perfect opportunity for me to prepare for becoming his heir." She said while crossing her arms. Cecilia looks so serious. Because she realized that the title can give her more power to help people surround her. But, it's too early and she need some preparations. "Wait, I don't get it. Why Emperor didn't ask one of his minister? Your father isn't his dog." "Don't be rude, Max. As a part of the Empire's citizen, it's our task to serve the Emperor." Cecilia said with concern look. If someone knew his word, he sure will be punished in jail because of showing di
“It’s done. Young Miss, you can open your eyes, now.” Mary’s voice sound like she was excited. More excited than the bride-to-be. Cecilia saw her reflection in the mirror. She was smiling when said, “Thank you, Mary. I like this! You are doing a great job. Like usual.” “I can’t believe that you will be married this sooner! Young Miss, please be happy forever!” The purple-eyed girl takes Mary’s trembled hand, “Thank you, Mary. For everything. I hope you will be happy too.” But, the poor maids can’t answer because she tried her best to hold her tears. Cecilia handed her a silk white handkerchief with a small giggle, “Don’t cry. People will think that I was going to the funeral.” “Th-thank you, Young Miss. It’s so.. rare for you. I mean, I mean for bring this cloth.” “Well, it’s Max who taught me to bring any. He said that a noblewoman c
“We were sorry to trouble you.”Max and Cecilia bowed deeply to everyone in that room. Desmond, Gregorio, and Helga didn’t even bat an eye when the young couple confessed. Both of them didn’t wear any makeup anymore. After they know that Grant and Kaleela already spill their secret, the young couple thinks that they have to confess even the project is still ongoing. But, the harm is done and Cecilia didn’t think that she will be forgiven. Helga sighed. No matter how many times she create a scenario to make them felt embarrassed, she didn’t have the heart to prank them. But, the show must go on, “Yes, we understand. Can’t you guys just go home, now? And you don't have to come again.” “Miss Krueger..,” Cecilia’s purple eyes widen and she looks like a puppy. Max pat his fiance's shoulder, “Then, we bid you
Callisto blow his soup slowly before eat it. He like it a lot and has no complaint to eat the same soup for eternally.That young wolf man look in a good mood and it make Chris who eat beside him feel curious, “Did something good happened?”A hint of red colour tinted in his cheek when answered, “My father is getting better.”“That’s good news! Congratulations! You should visit him again this week.” Chris smile widely to that boy.“Yes, I know.” He ate the last spoon before drink water and look at his empty plate. “If you done, I will wash your plate, Sir.”“Okay. Thank you.” Chris said when Calisto’s thin hand took that white plate away.The restaurant’s owner raised his brow as if he remembered something and left the kitchen to his room.When he came back, he put a brown paper bag on the table, “Cal, give it to
Unexpectedly, Desmond nodded and said, “I know.”“HUH?”Helga turned her head withwideneyes. “WHAT?”“I know who they are. But, it doesn’t matter since my axe accepted them.”“Ah, I see. The axe of judgementmust be sense something… How can I forgot about it?” Helga feel her shoulder gotten lighter. As if someone already take the burden that weighed her for all the time. She feeling glad that she choose to talk with her brotherrather thankeeping it by herself. “I’m relieved then. Actually, I’m afraid that you getdisappointedif I didn’t tell you this sooner.”Desm
“Even in my wildest dream, I never though that I can meet with the great magician as you, Miss Kaleela.” Helga said with a friendly smile. Her blue eyes gleaming into something that make Kaleela annoyed. "Welcome to the Frozen Magic Land. I hope you can enjoy your visit in this humble island.” Kaleela crossed her arms, “Long time no see, Krueger. Fifteen years, isn’t it?” “Yes. After the graduation, we separate ways. So, how are you, great magician?” “Please stop being sarcastic. Ah, please let me introduce my husband to you. Grant, this is my underclassmen, Helga Krueger. Krueger, this is Grant.” Helga threw a warm smile to Grant before she looked at that red-headed woman, “I thought you will never get married.” “Things happened.” “Ah, I see. Anyway, the world is narrowe
“Ah, I'm glad that these cookies is still edible! Thanks, Max! You have a sharp sense of smell.” Cecilia said after she put out the fire on the stove. Fortunately, only a bit part of the cookies which already burnt. She put them to the plate to let them cool.“Talk about the smell, I want to make a confession.” Max said after he took a bite of the chocolate cookies. “Actually, the reason why I don't want you to go on the Icicle Island because of the… dog's smell.”Cecilia tilted her head. Tried to remember her encounter with that four legged animal, “I'm not sure if I met any.”“Callisto. He is the one who smell like that.”“Callisto?” Cecilia usually spent some time with him because he work at the restaurant, and she often cooked some food along with Callisto and Chris too.He squeezed her sho
Winter almost left from the Empire. Even tough the sun shines brightly, it didn't mean that it's not cold!The snow still falling from the cloudy sky and everybody still wears long coat when they were outside.Cecilia, takes a sip of her tea in guild's office. Hugo was reading the monthly report, but he can't help to asked her, “It's so rare to see you here, Young Miss. For past three months, Boss and you always go to Icicle every day. Did something happen?”“I don't know. Max told me to rest for this week.”Hugo raised his brow, “Rest?”“But, he wants to have a date with me after he back from there.”“My, he is so weird. Then, what happened to the Icicle? Did the progress of snowman's project doing fine?”Cecilia smile warmly and sip her peppermint tea again, “Yes. To be honest, it's better than the South Island. Max worked really hard and Desmond wasn't bad as I heard
Max almost threw his dagger to Desmond. But, Cecilia stop his movement by holding his hand tightly.With a firm voice, she said, “How can you say something stupid like that in front of my husband?”Cecilia's purple eyes look so intimidating. It never crossed in Max's mind that his little, cute fiancé can act like a brave yet sexy woman like this.“Something stupid?” Desmond knitted his brows before he started laughing. “HAHAHA! My, my. It's seemed you are misunderstanding, Kitten. I'm not into a married woman with acne in her face. In short, you are not my type.”Cecilia didn't drop her guard. She looked as cautious as a wild animal, “Then, what did you mean?”“Cook a dinner for me.”“What?”“Huh?”The young couple exchange their glance and wondering if they heard it right.“Yesterday, we catch so many rabbits, and I'm so tir
Cecilia carefully holding the old hunchback man's left arm when they are walking on the frozen road. “Please be careful, Mr. Grande. It is a bit slippery.”The old man nodded and walking more slowly. His hand, which holding on wooden cane, trembling slightly. “Thank you for helping me, Dear.”“It's nothing, Sir.” She replied it with smile.Max, who walked beside her, took a glance on his fiancé. Never crossed in his mind that the fictional name is really existed.Mikaela Montgomery used to be working on the coal factory. That building already abandoned for a long time and that poor woman was dead because of disease.This old man, Derek Grande, remember her as a kind and an energetic underling. She was gone when she was 20. Then, Derek kindly tell them the location of her graveyard.Cecilia let out a heavy sigh and wondering what kind of expression she has to wear on this man who lo