After his words, Luna looked at him in surprise, asking what he was talking about, as if, not hearing her question, he added.

"And to be precise, I heard that the lady is more interested in Antares Vincent than Fersen."

"Am I more interested in Antares Vincent than Fersen?"

The moment I was about to ask what the hell he was talking about, I remembered the words I once said to Fersen.

"Stop following me! I'd rather get to know Antares Vincent, who is rumored to be a crazy psychopath, than deal with you Fersen! "

It was an old conversation, but she clearly remembered the message of her words, she meant that even Antares Vincent is better than Fersen.

"But what does this have to do with him ...?"

Luna, trying to comprehend the whole situation, stopped for a second, realizing what was what.

"... ... It can't be, isn't it Antares Vincent?"

"No. Antares Vincent was said to be terrible to look at. That at its mere sight, people have blood freezing in their veins. Moreover, there were rumors that he could not contain his anger at all and was completely mad! "

In the original novel, Antares Vincent once spoke to Fersen and got to the point where he broke his arm. Although sometimes I also get mad at Seira to such an extent ...

"Well. If you think about it, the actions that Antares performed are probably something that I myself would not refuse. "

'If you believe the rumors, then this person cannot be Antares ...'

"Yes, I'm Antares Vincent. The eldest son of the Marquis Vincent. "

(BAM!)

These words sounded like thunder in her head.

'...... Nonsense. So it turns out, I made a deal with Antares? With this crazy psychopath who does not hesitate to use violence for his own purposes and seeks to take Fersen's place? '

Antares, the protagonist of the rumors she had heard, stared at Luna with soft light green eyes. Then he closed his eyes and asked:

"Are you surprised?"

"... ... Why, why didn't you tell me right away? It's a pity I didn't understand this when I was with you! If you just said ... ... "

"Then you would run away."

He said calmly, as if he knew the rumors well about himself.

"I didn't want you to run away in horror. I liked you. There is nothing wrong with calling me not by my name, but simply by the captain. "

'He liked me ... ... What should I answer him?'

In the strange atmosphere, Laura and the other mansion workers looked at them, waiting for Luna's response.

"... What's so special about me you liked?"

"I hate Fersen, too."

"Ah. "

Suddenly, the tension that had hung in the air a couple of minutes ago was immediately dissolved.

I did not expect such an answer, it was as if ice water and ice were poured on me.

Antares, noticing the changing face of Luna, smiled playfully and continued:

"Honestly, I enjoyed our trip to the Palais territory for gold, I enjoyed doing business with you. And my emotions are as true as they are now. "

All eyes were on him.

Truly, he was a man who knew how to play with human hearts. Luna, embarrassed, reached out and signaled that it was time to stop.

"I haven't said everything yet, you don't even want to hear me out?"

"... "

Seeing that Luna's face softened, Antares approached her and asked:

"Do you still want to break the contract?"

It would be a lie if I didn't want it. However, with the money received from him, I have already bought ten dresses. The Baron, Emma, ​​Laura and Henry were also proud of me.

In addition, Seira's friends already knew about this, so it was too late to turn back.

Besides, he doesn't look so bad.

And not only because of this angelic face. I just feel it. He did not look like a madman, as the rumors said, he helped me in every possible way.

Luna, realizing all this, shook her head, looking Antares in the eyes.

"No, I won't give up so easily. I do not know if you are the same person as they say about you, but I decided that this is not the person with whom I encountered before. And especially..."

"......? "

"Moreover, I also like people who hate Fersen. Therefore, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. "

"Good phrase."

Antares laughed, satisfied with her answer. His hair sparkled beautifully in the sunset. It seemed his beauty was helped by all the natural phenomena of the whole world.

Luna, trying hard not to look at his face, hurried to the mansion.

"Then I'll go. The day is drawing to a close, so I need to hurry. I have to finish all the paperwork as soon as possible. Weigh each item in the contract. "

"Well, then we'll see you tomorrow?" Antares said, getting ready to get into the carriage.

The evening was short, so it would be nice to send him back and discuss everything else tomorrow.

Then Antares suddenly spoke in a low voice.

"Lady Luna Pales. "

Luna, startled by his soft and friendly voice, answered with wide eyes.

"Yes?"

"Dinner, can we eat together here? I've come from afar, but you can buy me dinner. I hardly rested ... "

I don't know, we are not an ordinary noble family, and why such a sudden change of decision? He was just about to leave!

Although I had a lot of money, I was not preparing to host Antares Vincent. There were no workers, no time for this.

Whether he noticed Luna's concern or not, Antares tilted his head and looked at her.

His face was so close that I held my breath.

"You know. I like to eat simple potato soup. Anything you give me I will gladly eat, so I hope you will serve me dinner. You can even use less dried jerky. I'll eat everything, even with blood. "

It was then that Luna realized. He uses his beauty when he tries to get what he wants. And it gives a great effect.

When Luna, petrified, stood in front of Antares, Emma intervened, shouting that she was going to the grocery store right away.

"Ah, my lady! I'll go shopping! "

"And I, I, I am a carriage! I'll prepare the carriage! "

Laura screamed bustling about.

"Then I can enter the house?

Antares smiled and lowered his head.

If we eat dinner together, by then my father will be home from work.

I was worried, but everyone except me was already happy to meet Antares.

* * *

Baron Pales, after a long time, was able to go to work in a good mood. A goldmine of the Pales family, which is about to overcome their poverty! Is there anything nicer than this?

More importantly, Luna, his only child, found the gold.

It is doubtful how she guessed that gold was buried there, but Luna convinced him that he was smart and wise enough to manage the mines.

The Baron completely trusted Luna, and she trusted him.

"Good morning."

With a pleasant greeting from the baron, the officials of the ducal house bowed their heads and greeted him.

They have been working at the Duke's residence for over 20 years, but they were not happy.

Unfortunately, in this mansion, the baron had no comrades, except for Fersen.

Even this became possible only after Luna and Fersen became close. Before that, Fersen was also not close to the baron.

After twenty years of work, the lonely baron thought that there was nothing to be disappointed in, and asked the servant who brought a stack of documents and receipts.

"Where is the duke?

"Duke? He left early in the morning. I think he will be back late at night. "

"Hmm, right?"

I have to wait until noon. I want to sort this out as soon as possible.

He was in a hurry, but even if he said he would leave right now, he could not. He needed to explain to his successor what was what.

So, while waiting for the duke, the baron, who had taken over all the work that was to be done today, wrote a letter for his successor.

As he was filling out the paperwork and putting off his lunch, he heard the sound of a carriage outside the open window. He heard the servants bustle and went out to greet someone.

"Is the Duke back yet?"

After checking the time, it was already 17:00. Maybe he finished his business quickly and returned.

The Baron put the quill in his hand and walked towards the entrance to the mansion.

"BUT? Isn't that Fersen? "

However, it was Fersen, and not the Duke of Rodrian, who unexpectedly returned to the Duke's residence.

He handed his coat over to a servant with a serious expression he had seen for the first time in his life.

"Baron! "

Then he noticed with his eyes Baron Pales, and approached him with a wary expression on his face.

"Master? "

Does the Baron know that a lot has happened to Luna !?