You Think I Won't Talk?-Chapter 608

Separating, I had no choice but to agree with him. I earned a kiss on the cheek, at least, but it felt not nearly enough.

I watched the rest of his training that day and went separate ways as I needed to attend the store so everything would be in order once I left for Clemente’s home. Nevertheless, the dissatisfaction persisted, and so the next day I assisted to watch the training as I told him I would.

’... Kinky’s so awesome... he’s so composed and yet so sweet when dealing with all the formalities we need to honour in courtship... what to do..... I miss him so much even though we share time every day...’ — Watching him train the men, I sighed unable to think of a way to get another chance for a private meeting. Ever since it started I have been trying to figure out a way, and yet my efforts always got shut down when encountering the wall our chaperons and his highness himself had become. — ’We did try... yet he is serious in doing things right... I appreciate it yet it still troubles my heart. Being watched so closely we have to mind our words and have no privacy to confess anything at all... it is not like I am able to confess I love him so soon but... w-what if he wants to do it and cannot because of Vitor and Theo?? Goodness, such a frustrating courting this is...’

Perhaps my ponder was sensed by him at a distance. From below where they engaged in their rough exercises he looked up at me, lifting slightly his hand as a greeting, probably imitating the gestures I used when truly mute. His gesture ignited my eagerness, and in an impulsive reply, I made with my hands a heart, forgetting that he might not understand as it is not something we are accustomed to doing in this world.

His head tilted showing myself right... Nonetheless, it made me laugh. I returned the gesture with the one he could comprehend and for the rest of the morning I became entertained while watching more carefully how difficult a training they needed to follow... while also giving birth to some crazy ideas many would find odd in this place.

’Next time I come here, I should prepare a poster to cheer them on, hahaha~’ — Entertained by the thought and the reactions I might earn I giggled, catching Paige’s attention.

"My lady seems to be enjoying herself, haha~"

’I am~ Gosh, you won’t believe what I came up with, Paige~ once we go back I will let you help me out, hehe~’ — I nodded with a wide smile. Thankfully, these days as my new being stabilises in itself I have become better at not forgetting my mute facade.

There are still times that I almost forget, however, those who are aware always come to my aid. It has not come to be a serious matter until today, nevertheless, it is still appreciated when I have somehow remained a tad careless in my ways.

"His highness is impressive. Vitor says he has trained with him as well and it is difficult not to collapse."

’Hmm~ Again with Vitor~’ — I smirked glancing at her. It has been some time since I have had this sensation... yet the more I look at them, the more convinced I become. — ’Paige must think I do not realise it, however it is clear as pure water... she has Vitor in her heart...’

It is amusing to see. I have not mentioned it to her yet I wonder when it would be a good time to say it. Paige and I are good friends and yet...

’She still has a strong sense of duty... us being master and maid must be why she does not say it freely... silly girl, I already know, hmph! You should just share this tea with little old me.’ 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

"It is a pity you will have to meet again once he finishes his tasks today... Apparently, the palace’s people have been busy, his grace has also been under a lot of work, my lady... I wonder what it is that has them so tight in schedule..."

’That’s true... although I have my guesses, I cannot be certain anymore as things are developing differently from the story I once read...’

I had Paige retrieve the notes I wrote when my other soul arrived as well as my old diary from home recently. My memory about the story is still not as good as I would have wished after the merge of my soul, it is actually worse, and so I wanted to rely on my past decisions for I had done it in case my memory got indeed... worse.

It was not much I had written back then since I did not remember much of the details... Even so, it was not only as a memory aid that I had written it.

’... Karina and Zeleskiaz would get more, erm... uh, passionate? During winter which is soon to arrive... but behind the scenes I now also recall there was some discord growing with the neighbouring kingdoms and countries. It was not too terrible a situation as I recall... yet things could be different now that I am part of the story.’

"? Oh... something must have happened."

’Hm?’ — Halting my thoughts I focused on what Paige pointed out, noticing how his training was interrupted so suddenly.

"Sir Biel seems to have received a message for his highness... I wonder what happened since they appear severe... well, more than accustomed to."

"..." — While I listened to the noise of those who continued their training and watched how Sir Biel said something to my prince, I met his gaze again after Biel took a step back.

Standing still in his spot he then turned to get the towel and new blouse to wear. Covering again before announcing the following to the men.

"Gather for a moment." — Prominent yet tranquil, the crown prince ordered, having them all quickly assembled standing before him, firm and respectful of his being. — "There is a summon from his majesty I must attend to. Biel will take over, any who manages a blow on him... may get a day off."

"... It’s not an easy feat." — From my right side, I heard Vitor murmur. Acknowledging his consideration since as the right hand of the crown prince... Sir Biel should not be an easy target.

"Gasp! His highness is coming, my lady." — Paige instead said, whispering when there was no need as I could see it for myself.

"My lady, I must leave before scheduled time... it may be difficult for myself to visit this afternoon, yet I shall send word to you no matter the case."

I nodded, grasping by his demeanour that something unpleasant must have happened. I saw him off and stayed a little longer watching the training of the tropes since many of them were part of the Robus Pars, the Emblem I own as the Ninth.

The men seemed glad to have me around, and it was nice to see them taking their work so seriously. However, I excused myself a little before the morning training finished. Deciding to return to my chambers to see what should be done today...

"Ahah... Khibi please~ your food is served. If you do not eat, sister will be worried..."

"..."

" ... Miss Theressa, is there something wrong with Khibi?" — Paige, at my silent order, did as we had agreed. Act as the bridge between myself and Theressa.

"!? Oh, uhm I served Khibi its food yet she has not eaten a bite. She has been flying and playing around so I thought she might be hungry... Sister, how are you this morning? Did you meet his highness the crown prince?"

"..."

"Uhm, Lady Marianne did meet him, haha... oh, Miss Theressa, Khibi is eating now."

"Oh... she must have been waiting for Sister to feed her, haha..."

Although it has been a while since I have had her most of the time around me, I decided not to say a word to her at all. Paige is our bridge and that is all there is between Theressa and me. Her behaviour is submissive and she tries to get closer to me even at my clear indifference... it may be that she thinks it is my punishment for her, yet although I know my silence pains her when aware I can talk, it is not a decision based on hatred.

’She has been clear all this time... no one has approached her when I am not around and if someone does she tells me on her own... I am sceptical to believe she is not what I always knew of her... but...’

"Sister Marianne, I... I know it is late, yet I was not around when your birthday was celebrated... this handkerchief, I embroidered it for you."

"..."

"... I-I did not poison it nor did anything odd, I swear..."

’... Goodness... why does it pain me for her to say that?’ — I knew she had been working on something whenever I left her "alone" to test the waters, yet I had thought it was for her mother or for dad since she was said to place a lot of thought into it. — ’ha... It turns out it was for me.’

Taking it from her hand I took a look at it, feeling an odd delight that I shut down quickly with a thought. — ’It makes sense... she needs to win my trust so she may stab me in the back again... right?’

"I tried to embroider Khibi next to your name... and these are Callas since you are her protegee... I am still not as good at it but I believe it will not embarrass you."

The more passive she behaves the more difficult it is for my heart to remain as cold... yet thankfully, my mind was as cold as ever, and would aid me in controlling the feelings. Nevertheless...

"Ninth, Ninth! She has fully cleansed from the stains the witch contaminated her~ Why won’t the Ninth talk to the fussy younger Ninth??"

"We have been watching her closely as the Ninth requested and her stay at Calla’s chambers has aided her soul as well~ All the younger Ninth does is with the Ninth in mind~"

"That is right! That is right!"

... the fairies’ opinions would not halt.