The Return of the Female Knight

CHAPTER 63

As Carlisle said, the gossip about what happened at the party quickly spread throughout the upper class society. Unlike the current soft-spoken emperor, Carlisle's sudden and brutal appearance was a major topic among the nobility, compounded by the fact that he had spent many years on the battlefield before appearing in the society of capital. While there was a story about Prince Redfield, the news of the Imperial Household was now much different from the past.

Inevitably, Elena's name became a topic of conversation as well. The revelation that she and Carlisle had been in a relationship for a while now completely destroyed other rumors. Carlisle even killed the nobleman who tried to frame him. As a result, only the rumors about Helen that Elena started remained, and recently people started making references to Helen in a negative way.

“Why are you so envious of me? You're like Lady Selby. "

"When I envy you!"

This kind of talk was common among nobles these days, and it was said that Helen locked herself in her mansion.

However, there was another matter that Elena had to focus on just around the corner. He originally intended to tell his family that he was going to marry Carlisle, whom he met at the dance …

But now it was out in the open that she had been in a secret relationship with him all along. But Mirabelle does not yet know that Elena is secretly looking at the prince. Elena had to confess. They never hide anything from each other, and she is nervous that Mirabelle will be mad at her.

Elena as usual gave a dry gulp.

"Mirabelle, I need to talk to you for a minute …"

"Hmm? What'sthat?"

Mirabelle, who was sitting leisurely in her room, stepped out when she heard Elena's call. Mirabelle was the sweet image, but Elena could not smile at the sight. Face stiffened.

“I have to admit something to you. A bit too much to say here, um... Should we move somewhere else and talk over tea? “

"What's? Why are you so serious, brother? “

Mirabelle's worried. Elena is usually easier and usually does not speak indirectly.

Mirabelle wordlessly followed Elena to the table outside, and they did not speak even after Mary brought her Mirabelle's favorite milk tea. Elena found herself not knowing where to start. Soon the silence became too oppressive.

"Mirabelle, drink your tea when it's warm."

"I'll. But can you tell me what you want to say first? ”

Mirabelle looked up curiously but Elena remained hesitant. Mirabelle knew that her sister was struggling, so she patiently sipped her tea.

When Elena noticed Mirabelle downing her tea with both hands and blowing gently on its steaming surface, she realized that this moment was truly real. His words would really lead to a marriage with Carlisle. He had already made this decision in his head repeatedly, but this was the first time he had revealed it to his family.

"… Mirabelle."

"Yes." Yeah."

"The truth is…"

Mirabelle tried to push Elena further.

"What's that?"

After a while, Elena replied in a loud voice.

"…I'm in love."

Mirabelle blinked a few times, then regained consciousness.

"W-what?"

His voice was louder than before.

"Actually .. there's a man I've been meeting for a while now."

"Whaaaat?"

Mirabelle's mouth opened, before noticing her rudeness and covering her mouth with both hands. Another moment of silence. Mirabelle couldn't believe it. She suspected that Elena was nervous about something, but she never dreamed of it because she saw someone. Elena had never expressed any interest in men or relationships at all before. Of course, in reality Mirabelle's suspicions are not wrong, as Carlisle and Elena's marriage is one of convenience.

“'Some more time' ... How long have you met? No, no, wait. Who's the guy? "

The moment finally arrived here for Elena. It was one thing to tell her sister that she had seen someone, but it was even more nerve-wracking to tell her who it was.

"Good…"

"Is he in the capital?"

"… This is Your Majesty."

"Your majesty? Who ... Oh my goodness! "

Mirabelle's eyes widened. He concluded it was Carlisle because he was the one who danced with Elena at the dance. Mirabelle looked at her sister in disbelief as if to ask, Are you really dating Carlisle? Instead of answering, Elena slowly nodded.

"Yes God!"

Mirabelle screamed and jumped out of her chair and ran around the table several times. She thought they looked pretty together dancing at the dance. His words crossed his mind. Mirabelle forced herself to calm down and returned to the table and sat down. His eyes glowed out of curiosity.

“How long have you met? Why didn't you tell me? ”

Mirabelle's question made Elena sweat nervously. He's already spoken to Carlisle about their new love story, and he's very prepared at the moment. No matter what, this should be seen as a loving marriage by everyone. That was the first term in the contract as well.

Pretending to act in love in public.

She did not want to worry about her family, and Elena said the words she practiced in the mirror.

"The prince does not want to reveal our relationship. Since he had been at war all this time, he had planned to come to the capital later and meet our family .. He had asked me to keep it a secret until then. "

He felt bitter about having to lie to his beloved sister, but life sometimes had to pass with ignorance.

"When did you meet her?"

"I met him .. It just happened. We don't see each other very often because he's always very far away. ”

"I'm a little sad because you didn't say it."

Elena felt a sense of guilt in her heart. This love affair with Carlisle is a complete lie, but this situation is real. He did not want to hide anything from his sister as much as possible.

"…I'm sorry."

Mirabelle's disappointed expression melted away due to the sincerity of Elena's words. They had been together for a long time, and they did not need many words to understand each other. From Mirabelle's point of view, Elena must have liked Carlisle so much to keep it a secret.

"So ... was the Crown Prince a shy acquaintance who sent you dresses and jewelry?"

"…Yes."

He wondered how important this mysterious acquaintance was, but it turned out to be the crown prince.

"So he's not just a handsome face. He must have deep feelings for you too. ”

Elena nodded awkwardly and suddenly felt ashamed of her position. It felt like he was really introducing the man he liked.

"What about you?"

"…What?"

"Do you love her too?"

"Well…"

He paused for a moment, then quickly appeared with his answer.

"Yes. I love her so much."

Hearing this, Mirabelle felt no need to ask anymore.

"Then that's enough."

"…?"

“My sister is in love. It's all about love. Like there's only one person in the world. "

"Y-yes."

Elena nodded in agreement. Mirabelle then grabbed Elena's hand and continued happily.

“Congratulations, sister! Last time I saw him at a party, I thought he looked great with you .. But yes, this is amazing! "

Elena was still agitated despite Mirabelle's response.

"Is that ... is that so?"

"Hmm? Is there anything more? "

Elena thought that Mirabelle would be more upset, but instead she seemed to accept this too easily.

“I just want you to be happy. As long as you love the Crown Prince I will too! ”

Although the situation itself was fake, Mirabelle's heart warmth was real. A smile flickered at Elena's features.

"… Thank you, Mirabelle."

This may seem trivial to others, but Mirabelle always seems to teach Elena about happiness. Because of her, Elena cherished every minute of this new life.

"Oh! I'm grateful you told me, but I don't think this should be a secret from Dad … "

"Yes, I think it's time to be honest with Dad. That's because I'm thinking about marriage. ”

"M-wedding?"

Mirabelle has just learned that they met each other, but now there is talk of marriage? He was worried about how their father would react.

"Brothers…"

Once again Mirabelle gathered Elena's hand.

"I'll help you when you talk to Dad."

Elena smiled. In an aristocratic society where political marriage was commonplace, he had no idea how his father would accept it either.

“Thank you for your support, Mirabelle. I'll send a letter and tell Derek about it. ”

It took a while before the letter reached him. If possible, Elena wanted to tell him as soon as possible before the rumors in the capital went south.

After a long conversation with Mirabelle, Elena sat down at her desk and began writing her letter to Derek.

He had no idea at the time the commotion this letter would cause in the future.

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Night's coming down. Alphord, who was mostly staying in the Fourth Order Knights' royal residence in the Imperial Household, sent a message saying he would visit the mansion soon. Elena knew this was the time to reveal her relationship with Carlisle. Perhaps his father returned home after hearing rumors circulating in the community.

"My dad's coming home tonight, so please tell the chef to prepare the fish instead of the meat."

"Yes, my lady."

It hasn't been long since Michael started working here, but he has done an excellent job at helping manage household chores. As Elena watched the hardworking servants, she once again strengthened her resolve.

'… Stay firm.'

Telling Mirabelle about her relationship was a walk in the park as opposed to telling her father.

Time passed, and Alphord would arrive at that house soon. Elena ordered all the servants to gather to receive the big.

Tadak, tadak, tadak.

Although Alphord was a knight, he usually rode a carriage even though his preferred method of travel was by horseback. However, this time, he saw his father running towards them on horseback.

"What's the rush?"

Before the question was fully formed in his head, Alphord arrived in front of the mansion in no time, and quickly got off his horse and headed straight for Elena. He had a scary atmosphere about him.

"Welcome home, my lord."

Alphord ignored Michael's words and paused for a moment from Elena. Then he shouted at her with a burning tone.

"Elena, what have you done?"