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Why...

is he naked?

And my lower back kind of hurts.

W-Wait.

Just calm down for a second.

Be natural... Be casual...

W-We...

didn't do anything, did we?

You forgot?

After you were the one begging for it so much?

Please stop!

Raeliana?

Raeliana!

Master Taylor!

Adam!

Please help me!

Bring Raeliana to me!

What the...

Master, you are awake?

Count Westernberg has just arrived to—

Send him home.

What?

B-But to call off an appointment on such short notice...

Raeliana has been kidnapped.

S-Something so terrible has happened here at this estate?!

And tomorrow is the engagement ceremony...

Assemble all of the knights at once.

The kidnapper should still be on the grounds.

You saw who did it?!

He's 183 centimeters tall,

and wearing a black uniform.

His hair is a deep gray color and wavy.

And he has red eyes.

He's in his late teens, but already carrying weapons. He's very dangerous.

Did the young lady simply go out with Master Tay—

Gideon...

Try saying that again.

The young lady was taken...

by someone resembling Master Taylor, then?

Exactly.

That was a pretty spirited exit,

but we're still on the estate grounds.

Master Taylor...

Why don't we go out for a bit?

That's what I thought.

I'll just consider that an accident and forget about it.

When I really think about it, he did save my life.

But this body isn't even mine to begin with.

Should I really be treating it like this?

Master Taylor...

Do you think... I smell bad?

I didn't take a bath last night.

I feel so much better!

Thank goodness there's a separate bathroom for the maids.

I always wanted to try on a maid uniform.

Feels like I'm cosplaying.

Master Taylor!

Master Taylor...

Are you... hungry, perchance?

Searching for the young lady?

The duke went out to search for her himself?

Yes.

I am very sorry, my lord.

Why would the duke go to the trouble of searching for her?

It's all right.

If you don't mind, I'd like to wait in the study.

Very well. I will inform the master.

Miss Raeliana McMillan, eh?

It's been awfully noisy around here today.

You didn't hear?

Apparently the young lady just up and left the estate with Master Taylor.

The duke has all the knights in the mansion out looking for her.

Why'd it turn into such a big commotion?

Does he think she's gonna cheat on him with Master Taylor?

When their engagement ceremony's tomorrow?

Who knows?

I didn't know the master was so narrow-minded.

You don't know much about the world, do you?

It's the people who seem as cool and composed as he does

who are the most persistent when it comes to love.

Uh-oh...

Who're you? Haven't seen you before.

Maybe she's from the south building?

A lot of new people have been hired there for the ceremony.

Uh, that's right.

I've just begun work in the south building.

So what are you doing here?

W-Well...

I was instructed to pick up some food that the young lady can eat easily.

The young lady?

They found her?

Uh, yes!

But, well...

She says she wants to be left alone for a little while, so...

P-Please excuse me!

Hang on.

Take this, too.

I heard she likes it.

The young lady, I mean.

Master Taylor!

Look what I got! Chocolate fondue!

Let's enjoy it out there.

So it seems like he has all the knights out looking for us.

I don't know if I'm ready to face Noah again just yet...

And I'm sure there's someone in my room waiting for me.

Since I finally got into this uniform,

I'd like a little more time to myself.

I get it.

Nobody would try to come into Noah's personal study.

Thank you, Master Taylor.

I gotta get my head on straight.

It's strange.

Since I came to this world,

I understand the languages of every country.

Is it an ability I gained when I reincarnated?

I mean, it's a big help either way.

Huh?

It can't be... Noah?!

Is this the book you wanted?

I was watching from behind, and it looked like you were struggling.

Count Keith Westernberg!

He's Noah's right-hand man. He's well-loved in the novel, too.

Wow... I feel like I'm meeting a celebrity!

Was this the wrong one?

Huh?

You can read Cryptian?

Uh... yes.

I had no idea any woman in this kingdom could read Cryptian.

I'm shocked!

Huh?

Who taught it to you?

Um... I learned it on my own.

Really?!

I've never known anyone who learned Cryptian independently!

Why in the world are you working as a maid?

Have you any interest in academics?

Uh...

I see.

With you dressed like that, it's no wonder nobody could find you.

U-Um...

P-Pardon me!

Oh, no, it's all right.

S-Stay away from me, you pervert!

Per...vert?

Pervert?

Yes!

You took advantage of the fact that I was asleep!

Raeliana, you seem to have the wrong idea about something.

I do?

Nothing happened between us last night.

Huh?

B-But my lower back was sore...

That's because you slept on horseback.

But you said I begged...

Yes, in your sleep.

My bedroom is closer to the entrance than yours,

so I let you sleep there. That's all.

I only wanted you to get a good night's sleep.

Then why didn't you tell me honestly

from the beginning that nothing happened?

I'm sorry.

It wasn't my intention to deceive you.

Huh? Did he just apologize?

Noah, of all people? Am I dreaming?

Is what you just said how you really feel?

Yes, it is.

All right, then.

Please don't ever play mean jokes on me again.

Hey!

So you forgive me, then?

Should I, I wonder?

Considering all that's happened,

I don't really want to forgive him that easily.

What are you doing?!

You forgive me, right?

I won't let go until you forgive me.

Where did this come from?!

I thought I finally had the advantage for once!

Fine! Just let go of me, please!

What is going on here?

Was what I just saw actually real?

Is that really Noah Voltaire Wynknight?

Did he eat something funny?

I had no idea that girl was Miss Raeliana McMillan.

I heard the two of them had a contractual relationship,

but what I just saw between them was more than that.

C-Could it be...

he's actually serious about Miss McMillan now?

Keith...

Duke...

He finally realized I was here?

When we heard that Brooks had kidnapped our daughter,

my wife and I were deeply upset and rushed here.

Please rest at ease.

Francis Brooks and his cohorts are being held at Saint Bell Prison.

Saint Bell Prison?

The highest-security prison in the kingdom?

No matter what dangers may arise from now on,

I will protect Miss Raeliana McMillan for the rest of my life.

Then you will be carrying out tomorrow's engagement ceremony as planned?

Of course.

Who... might you be?

I am Mary Wayne.

The Mary Wayne!

Mary Wayne's dress shop

is a place that all brides-to-be dream of.

Anyone who wants to wear a dress that she made

must be at or above a certain level of status and wealth.

All of her sales come with strict conditions,

and even when they're met,

it's rumored that the buyer must wait a year to get the dress.

The Mary Wayne?

This is the dress you will wear to your engagement ceremony tonight.

It is a masterpiece I am most proud of!

I-It's beautiful.

The duke placed the order on such short notice!

It was a real challenge to complete in time!

I-I'm sorry Noah wasn't more thoughtful...

We need a fitting to see if it needs any modifications!

Put it on now!

Y-Yes, ma'am!

An engagement ceremony...

Saint Bell Prison, where Brooks and his buddies are now,

is a place that no one ever leaves once they enter.

Which means...

Brooks won't be able to kill me now.

So should I really go on with this engagement?

Congratulations!

I first proposed this contract with Noah to avoid being killed by Brooks.

The one who falls for Noah in the novel is the protagonist, Beatrice,

and I'm just Beatrice's friend...

but I'm the one engaged to him now.

Is this really right?

Noah?

What are we doing?

We're on a date.

But I'm sure I was just lying in my bed a moment ago.

There are fireworks over the Shamcane River tonight.

Uh, that's not what I was asking...

I sensed that you've been avoiding me, even before the ceremony.

It will make others suspicious if you so blatantly avoid me.

I've fully taken on the role of his fiancée now.

We're even on this fake date now...

Noah, there's something I want to talk to you about.

I know.

Huh?

You've used me to suit your purposes all this time,

and now you don't need me anymore,

so you want to dump me, right?

You don't have to put it that way.

You make me sound like complete scum.

But I'm right, aren't I?

I mean, he is, but...

Well, as a certain someone said, I'm guilty of blackmail.

Raeliana...

Stay by my side.

Until you have no further use for me.

Yeah, of course.

He makes it sound cool, at least...

And... that's all?

That's really all you want?

Yes, it is.

Noah...

Have you ever loved anyone before?

No.

Why not?

Because I'm a duke of the royal family.

What, is a duke of the royal family not allowed to love?

No. Because the moment you do,

you're taking on a tremendous risk.

Well, even so...

Even so...

I think you'll end up loving someone someday.

Just watch.

I was right about the Gale family, wasn't I?

How pretty!

Raeliana?

A girl...

A girl?

I see... a girl with yellow hair.

Episode Seven

Why Raeliana Handed Her a Handkerchief