CHAPTER 25

How The Male Lead Cures The Young Lady Who Has A Limited Time

"…...Haha. Where else have you heard such a story?"

"According to your reaction, it must be true."

"I didn't pay back his debt, but I only helped him once because the Baron's situation was so pitiful."

Viscount Magnus said straight and sighed.

"To be honest only with the Duke, I was in a lot of trouble because of that incident."

"Why? Did something happen to the baron?"

"It was originally due to be paid within this month. But, Baron Larish has been gone since a week ago."

At that, Noel narrowed his eyes.

"Does it mean that you can't contact him?"

"Yes, That's right."

"When was the last time you talked to Baron Larish?"

"I last met him at a party last week. Then I stopped him from attacking Count Blanche."

".....What?"

When Viscount Magnus mentioned Yvette, Noel's expression turned cold.

"Viscount saved my fiance?"

"Yes, That's right."

"It's the first I've heard of it."

"Then. I guess the count didn't tell you. She must have been very shocked at that time, that's reasonable."

Viscount Magnus clicked his tongue in regret.

"I don't want to imagine what would have happened if I weren't there."

Noel stared silently at Viscount Magnus.

It didn't seem like he was lying.

Because if he asks Yvette, she will soon find out, and there is no reason to even lie.

".....did you see where the baron went after that?"

At Noel's question, Viscount Magnus nodded.

He still had a sad face.

"Yes. As soon as he saw my face, he ran away in a hurry."

"Did you not think of catching him?"

"At that time, I thought that it would be better to take care of Count Blanche first. She seemed quite shocked."

As Viscount Magnus mentioned Yvette once more, Noel's eyebrows twitched slightly.

Viscount Magnus didn't miss it and caught the reaction.

"Come to think of it, I don't know if Count Blanche is okay. It must have been very difficult at the time."

"I don't think it's a matter for the Viscount to worry about."

Noel stared straight at Viscount Magnus.

Viscount Magnus took a step back at the cold reaction.

"I'm sorry if it was unpleasant. I'm very interested in other people's matters."

"Sometimes Excessive attention can be something poisonous."

Noel got up from his seat in a light response.

"I think the conversation is over, so let's get up first."

"Yes. I'll contact you as soon as I make progress."

Viscount Magnus stood up and saw Noel off to the front door.

He waited for Noel's carriage to leave, and then called the servant who was waiting nearby.

"Leon."

"…..Did you call."

The servant who approached quietly bowed his head politely.

It was the servant who brought the tea earlier.

Viscount Magnus motioned for him to come closer, then lowered his voice.

"How's the condition of the guest in the basement?"

"He was asleep when I checked a while ago. Should I go and wake him up?"

"No, you don't have to do that. Please keep an eye on him so that he doesn't make a fuss in the future."

"I understand."

As Leon left the room, Viscount Magnus quietly turned to the window.

A faint reflection of him could be seen through the window.

"......living with this face, there is not much time left."

Viscount Magnus stroked his cheek with his fingertips.

As if touching the skin of an animal, the surface of his skin felt rough.

Over the past year, how much effort has been put into trying to correct his own mistake.

The desired moment was now just around the corner.

'......By the way, it is unexpected.'

Viscount Magnus slowly twisted the corners of his lips as he recalled the conversation from a while ago.

"I thought his engagement with that girl was nothing but just a lie."

From what he saw today, Noel seemed to care very much about Yvette.

"What an unexpected harvest."

Viscount Magnus murmured and secretly smiled.

* * * *

"......After I looked into it, Viscount Magnus was also attending the party that day. There were a few people who witnessed it."

"Who has ever seen him with Baron Larish?"

"There's none. No one has ever seen Viscount Magnus leave the party."

Sid shook his head, and Noel lightly clicked his tongue.

"Did he use magic to escape."

"That's a high probability. Other than that, it doesn't make sense that there are no witnesses."

"Keep on watching Viscount Magnus. If there's anything suspicious, report it right away."

"Yup, got it."

Sid, who finished his report, stepped back and quietly closed the door.

Noel got up from his desk and headed towards the window.

The sun had already set, and the sky was fading.

'……I don't know what you have done to me.'

Noel ruffled his hair with one hand and let out a laugh as if the wind was escaping.

He had never been so involved in anyone else's business before.

However strangely, he kept coming up with issues related to Yvette.

'You're a woman that bothers me.'

Noel tapped on the desk with his fingertips.

After knowing Yvette's family history, he had no choice but to pay more attention.

Because he experienced her feelings a long time ago.

He wanted to relieve her pain a little bit.

'…….Some people would think that I'm really in love.'

Noel smiled and chuckled.

His gaze, which had been hovering in the air, suddenly turned to the desk.

Then, a familiar handwriting caught his eye through the piled up documents.

It was a letter from Yvettw a few days ago.

[ To Noel

As promised before, I will make sure to leave Noel free on the day you want.

It's my turn to change the mood, so Noel, don't think about spending money on me.

PS. But is it really okay to give you free time for a day? Don't say anything else later! ]

As he read the letter, a smile came to his lips.

Noel folded the letter carefully and put it in the desk drawer.

Below that, there was also a contract written with Yvette.

".....Well, It's not bad to stay like this for a while."

Noel closed the drawer and muttered a little as if talking to himself.

* * * *

The day of the 100th alumni meeting of the Luhen Academy.

Yvette, who finished the makeover early, left the mansion.

What she wore today was the suit she ordered from Berry.

The suit consisting of a white shirt, a black vest, and black pants was neat, yet not too tight, so it was easy to move around.

The pockets, sleeves, and collar were embroidered with gold thread.

It was a design with sincerity, one stitch at a time.

'Luhen's alumni meeting said there was no dress code, so can I wear this comfortably, right?'

To find Kerbel today, she had to go around diligently.

However, wearing a baggy dress would inevitably create restrictions on their actions.

'Well, who would say something to me. I will wear the clothes I want to wear.'

She's not the only one in the Empire who wears clothes like this.

Yvette shrugged her shoulders once, and crossed Whitley's garden.

A carriage stood not far away.

"You're still beautiful today."

As she approached, Noel, who was leaning on the carriage, smiled and greeted her.

Yvette, who was somewhat accustomed to his praise, nodded.

"It's all thanks to Berry for making the pretty clothes."

"That outfit made by Berry?"

"Yes. I saw Berry wearing it and it was so pretty, so I asked her to make one too. Isn't it pretty?"

"Pretty."

Noel nodded.

Yvette also smiled with satisfaction at the answer that seemed to be natural.

"Shall we get going now?"

"Of course."

As soon as the two of them sat down, the carriage departed.

"It's my first time going to Luhen since I graduated."

As muttered and Noel looked out the window, Yvette widened her eyes.

"No way, You never attended the alumni meeting before?"

"Yeah."

"Why?"

"I didn't feel the need to attend."

Noel responded lightly and looked at Yvette.

"…..then, Why are we going this time?"

Yvette blinked and asked. It was a question she asked without much thought.

Noel did not answer immediately, but slowly raised the corners of his mouth.

Soon, a low voice echoed inside the carriage.

"Because you said you'd go."

Yvette, who was speechless for a moment, quickly lowered her eyes.

Her tactless heart was pounding without notice.

'What's with that cheesy line?'

'No. It's not the cheesy lines that make my heart flutter, but his face.'

Yvette lowered her head and coughed a little.

Even though she knew it was a meaningless utterance, she felt embarrassed for no reason.

'You're really not going because of me.'

This alumni meeting was also the place where the original work began.

In other words, it meant that Noel would have attended even without her.

'…..Now that I think about it, isn't this his first time meeting with Liliana?'

Suddenly, she remembered the original content that she had forgotten.

The original story, which starts from The Male Lead point of view, starts with the scene where Noel gets off the carriage.

Noel, who was getting off the carriage, bumped into a woman's shoulders who came out of nowhere, and that woman is Liliana, the female protagonist of the original story.

'In the original, Noel fell in love with Liliana at first sight.'

Yvette glanced at Noel.

Noel was staring out the window with his chin slightly clenched.

Sometimes when the sun shone on his face, she felt like she was looking at a famous painting.

'What does Noel look like when he is in love?'

She was curious, but on the other hand, she didn't want to know.

Because when Noel fell in love, that meant she was a hindrance.

At least the Noel she knew wasn't like that.

'That's right, let's live alone, and keep the two of them together.'

Yvette thought bitterly.

Regardless of the circumstances, she had no right to intervene between Noel and Liliana's relationship.

In the first place, the contract was written that they would not interfere with each other's privacy.

'…...Let's not think about useless things. After all, if the curse is lifted, everything will be resolved.'

Yvette tried to swallow her bitter heart.

Today, she came to the alumni meeting to find Kerbel.

If she finds him and solves the curse, there will be no problem even if Noel falls in love with Liliana.

After that, it wasn't a problem for her to care about.

-to be continued

Translated by Aria

Not 100% correct

Credit to the Author

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