"What did you just say ...?"

"What? Pair? Who? Are you saying that these two young people started dating?"

Royer speculated for a moment that this might be a party to celebrate their contract.

The baron, who saw the thoughtfulness in the eyes of the lawyer, decided to explain himself.

"I was referring to the relationship between my daughter Luna and Mr. Antares!"

"Is he dating someone? Did he like someone so much !?"

"I kind of heard that the Pales girl is in a relationship with Fersen!"

Of course, he realized that this was not so, having heard the words of the baron ...

It was as if lightning had struck Royer's head. It was hard for him to believe that Antares was on good terms with anyone.

"I was also surprised at first. Luna has never interacted with any guys other than her friend Fersen Rodrian! It would be difficult to believe in it if I did not see and hear everything personally."

"Don't worry, Baron, I won't create problems."

"I'm not talking about that. It's just amazing."

Antares did not become indignant and became much more polite than before. For the first time since the arrival of the lawyer, a smile appeared on his face.

At some point I really liked him, especially when he stood up for me in front of Fersen, and told him to get away from me ...!

Of course, it was a completely different situation, but in any case, it was the same Antares that I had seen before. A person who has helped me many times.

Royer recalled that the Marquis Vincent and his wife did not sleep at night, worried about the future of Antares.

"Luna is a very smart and wise girl, so I will try very hard."

"Ha ha! I am glad that you are very objective about Luna! "

'What is this daddy? He seems to advertise me.'

I didn't understand if I was seeing hallucinations or if this was really happening.

"Stop both, please. There is nothing special about me ..."

"This is very important ... Luna. You shouldn't put it that way in front of our guests. I told you about dating and getting married a long, long time ago."

Luna, who didn't want to hear it, simply fell silent. If she hadn't stopped, she would have gone to scream.

'This was the biggest mistake I have ever made since I was reborn.'

"Everything is good. I am very glad that no one was ahead of me, and it was I who started dating her."

"I'm sorry my daughter is confused."

"Don't worry, Baron."

The Baron and Antares began exchanging pleasantries again, just like on the way from the Duke's residence.

At that moment, Luna wanted to take Antares away and unscrew his head.

She was very angry and worried about this whole situation. When Luna looked at him with her stern eyes, he just smiled back at her.

Laura, who had been watching this picture all the time, took my hand to calm me down.

"It helped a little, thanks."

Now Laura seemed to her the only normal person at the table.

Royer turned sharply and addressed Luna.

"I would like to talk about the future, Lady Pales."

"...Yes? What?"

Laura, feeling the tension, squeezed Luna's hand even tighter.

"I'm Antares's staff lawyer, and now I'll also be your lawyer. Call me anytime you need to. Even if I am very busy, I will always come to your aid."

"Thanks for your words."

I was really very grateful for his unexpected words. And Royer, who has been a lawyer for a very long time, could not help but notice.

"I will help you not only with words. "

Luna looked at him in surprise.

The lawyer most likely only wanted to pay his respects to the new client. But Antares didn't like it.

Glancing silently into Royer's face, Antares intervened in their conversation.

"It won't be necessary, she's very good at protecting herself."

"Of course, she knows how. I'm just saying that I will be happy to help with something."

"Are you saying that a person like you just disinterestedly wants to help Luna?"

"Yes, I just want to help."

"Haha. Antares is even jealous of her lawyer!"

The Baron cut them off with a laugh.

Antares sat frowning. It was the same with everyone at the table.

Looking at Antares' face, it seemed that he was mentally ready to kill Roeir.

Meanwhile, Luna, who had been sitting silently all the time listening to their skirmish, thought for a moment, and then came up with words to bring back the topic of conversation with Royer.

"If so. Then I need some time to think about what I need."

"Good! You can call me at any time, I will be waiting."

Then Antares frowned so that it was visible to everyone in the seat.

I thought I could shut Antares' mouth by taking Royer's side. My head, filled with irritation, refreshed from his reaction.

"Okay. Why didn't I think about it before? In front of me is a person who can help me."

Smiling fondly at Royer, I asked him a question.

"So, this is not a request, but I want to hear the story of Antares' childhood. You were the person who defended him since childhood, you probably have a lot of stories, right?"

"...Luna!"

Antares responded immediately.

I think I just flicked a sleeping lion on the nose.

"Are there any stories that few people know about? Besides breaking Fersen's leg or throwing a stone at him?"

"No. I spent little time with him as a child, but he never seemed like a cruel person."

"Do it right. If you offend me, then I will force you to tell about your past." Realizing this thought to Luna, Antares closed his mouth.

"If you suddenly remember, tell me later. Good?"

Luna silenced Antares in the blink of an eye, and raised her glass of wine again to make a toast. At first she was a little confused, but now she emerged victorious in this situation.

Royer, who was staring in amazement at Luna, deftly picked up his glass.

***

Antares and Royer had already left the party, but the Baron and the servants remained.

They were very happy that Luna was dating such a handsome man, and they continued to party until dawn.

In the midst of the feast, Luna, who could not shake off her feelings of depression due to guilt for deceiving her family, went out into the garden.

'Are they that excited? Well, in the end, I can be interested in other men as well as long as I have this frivolous relationship ...'

Although she knew that she could not do it because of her character. She sat thinking about it, sipping the tasteless wine. Suddenly Antares threw his coat over Luna's shoulders, sat down next to him, just like that time.

"It's cold here, why are you sitting alone?"

"Because I have a lot of thoughts."

Antares was one of the reasons. He looked at her for a moment with a questioning glance and asked.

"Do you want to part in front of everyone?"

"I do not know. My family likes our relationship ..."

It was obvious that if I broke up with him like that, many would be shocked. It's okay if we part at least a few months later.

There were no other options yet.

Antares, pleased with her words, decided to move the topic.

"If it comes to court, I will be your shield."

"What are you talking about?

"Fersen said something about distribution rights or something like that."

"Ah. "

I already forgot about it because of the situation with Antares and our relationship.

But what does the shield mean?

"Shield?"

"Yes. They say that Fersen doesn't like to mess with me very much," he said smiling.

"What if I want to terminate our contract? Do I have to pay a fine?"

"No, thank you for giving me the opportunity. If necessary, we can conclude another contract, temporary."

Antares spoke very differently from Fersen.

"What? Indeed?"

However, it was very unexpected, especially the fact that he would protect me from Fersen. But at the same time, new questions arose.

Why are you doing this at all?

Knowing that I don't love him. Despite this, he still wants to help me.

Luna did not understand this, so she asked him again.

"Why do you want to date me so much? You don't even like it. You said you'd tell me the reason."

When she sternly said that this time she wanted to hear his answer, Antares, who had been silently thinking about something for a while, answered as if he had thought of something suitable.

"Because of that face."

"What?"

"You saw him when I said that we were meeting, it seemed that he was about to pass out."

"... Are you talking about Fersen?"

"Yes." Antares said in a whisper.

I was speechless because it was ridiculous. Seeing her reaction, he smiled and drank more wine.

"Are you saying that you are doing this to see Fersen's stupid face?"

"Did you really believe it?"

"If that's a lie, then you're just confusing me."

"... I'm not one of those who do that. But your face amused me too." Antares said smiling.

Luna wanted to slap him in the face for such jokes, but restrained herself and drank the wine.