Although Orgueil was persistent, he comfortably sat cross-legged on the sofa [in my living room] as he was drinking the tea that he apparently poured himself, looking like he was completely at home. He was wearing a knight’s outfit during the day, and so he changed his outfit into what seemed to be civilian clothes. He was wearing plain white …

It was night when I regained my consciousness. My body was so sluggish. Even my head. I tried to boot up my unworking head as I pondered over why I slept in the first place, but for the time being, I got up. …Then, I shivered. It was cold. But why was it cold? “?!…Uwaa!…” I was stark naked. I …

I was silent for a little while, thinking. Both of my hands were grasped as usual and Leon-sama’s face was on a distance where his lips almost touched me, but I tried to ignore it as much as possible. –He loved hands. Moreover, my hands are the best? …I didn’t mind having him take a liking on my hands as …

“—Ruud is—Sigurd is stubborn.” The hand that was circling my waist moved to my back before I even noticed. The big palm moved up and down as if it was slowly soothing me. “He doesn’t date women often. Although it can’t be said as none at all, anyway, he is faithful.” “And what does that have to do with hand?” …

I was way too straightforward when I said that that even I was stunned myself. However, there was no way I could retract my words as he clearly heard them too. “I think that he likes my hand. He grabbed my hand and even kissed them at every opportunity present despite saying that he would be treating me as a …

Author’s Note: Shall we try delving into his thoughts? This chapter is written from Alph’s point-of-view. Happy reading.       Drinking alcohol was unappetizing recently. Or to be more exact, my mind wasn’t in the best state find any alcohol appetizing. Even now, I still couldn’t drive away the woman who approached me back then with her nasal voice. And before long, …

My [hand]. He often stared at my hand. Even when we were inside the carriage to return. Incidentally, Orgueil said that he had some errands to do, so he remained. Now, there were only me and Leon-sama inside. I was told to sit on his lap because Orgueil was no longer there, although the place where we could sit on …

“Ruud, there’s no need for you to greet us this exaggeratedly.” Leon-sama said as he inched closer to Duke Odile with his long legs in no time, clapping his shoulder. “The princess is nervous. –Let me correct that, the commodore.” “You were the one who promoted her, right?” “Well, that’s right. –Anyway, I’m relying on you.” “I understand. Here, let’s …

I was riding on a carriage right now. It was a comparatively large box-shaped carriage. The exterior was glossy black in color, decorated by gold and silver pattern. This was apparently a carriage that the dukes used to move within the castle. There were palace guards riding on their horses surrounding the carriage, so I couldn’t really see the scenery …

Leon-sama seemed like he wanted to talk about something important. Therefore, I calmly waited for his next words. “—I’m going to ask just in case. It’s about how things will be from now on. You…” As Leon-sama landed a kiss on my hand, he tightened the grasp he had on my hand. His strength was enough to cause pain to …