Chapter 10 (2/2)

Feign ignorance about his identity as the Monster Lord, and just bow to him naturally.

The next time she bumps into Erden, that’s when she decided to do it.

But, she isn’t known to be a timid and easily surprised person. So she had to practice more in the future.

‘Which of these is he?’

Leticia began to delve hard into the murals of the monsters.

At the same time…

Erden has just entered the western wing corridor with his soldiers. They found Leticia while they were inspecting around.

“Oh? Isn’t it the Madam?”

Erden hesitated.

At that moment, the soldiers could feel the Lord’s dilemma.

She couldn’t believe that the Monster Lord appeared at that moment. Isn’t this the perfect situation for the proverb, “If you call out a devil, the devil will come.”!

So what should she do?

Does she keep quiet so that she won’t get noticed?

Or does he know it purposely?

‘How do I look less surprised?’

While the two are agonizing fiercely, Leticia noticed something strange.

The Monster Lord stood tall, while his eyes turned casually to the mural of the monsters.

“Heuk!”

Leticia failed again this time.

‘Foolish!’

She rebuked internally, but it was too late. Erden saw everything Leticia had appalled of.

This time, he didn’t stroke and turned his head, but he can’t feel anything.

‘You can still make up for it!’

Leticia turned her head harshly.

‘I’ll just move on as if nothing had happened, and have a light and casual conversation.’

Leticia then opened her mouth.

“Hey, we’re getting married now, aren’t we?”

It seemed like they were having a not so common or light conversation.

But, Erden looked like he was in a good mood to let Leticia talk to him gently.

“Yes, that’s correct.”

“But when is the date?”

“That hasn’t been decided yet, since there are so many new things to prepare for you. I need more tread plates and your dresses need to be cut down more. As I told everyone that, the Gray’s family Lady is too small.”

Everyone looked at Erden.

Alexa came forward through the crowd. He had a look of embarrassment at his fair and neat face. She’s never seen him this embarrassed.

“Ahm, that is, excuse me, my Lord?”

“Why?”

“Even if the marriage is just a contract, she will still be your wife in the future. It’s not appropriate to call her a “little child” or “you”. It’s better to use a more polite tone when speaking.”

“—.”

Erden hardened.

“What do you mean polite…? How do you do that…?”

How do I explain it? It’s what I feel in my heart.”

It’s impossible.

Leticia looked at them alternately with a perplexed face.

‘Erden’s already seen it. I’m just a kid who falls on the bed.’

My face turned red.

“That’s enough.”

Leticia stepped up first and stirred her hand.

“I’m fine. Just speak comfortably. Erden is three years older than me. Spring, summer, fall and winter have to change three times.”

“Ah, okay.”

Erden awkwardly spoke.

“Well… anyway. You can relax in my castle. While I’m getting ready for the wedding, there’s a place I have to go and it’s going to take some time because it’s hard to get there.”

Leticia was taken aback by what he said.

He’s leaving somewhere far away.

When an event like this comes forth, she feels somewhat nervous.

When I was a baby, my parents left just like that and couldn’t come back anymore.

Thus it left a deep trauma in Leticia’s mind.

‘No, someone please say he shouldn’t go anywhere.’

She had that kind of childish thought.