CCTnovel Chapter 166: Exit (2)
Chapter 166: Exit (2)
Chapter 166: Exit (2)
I bathed clean and put on my pajamas before I stood in front of the bedroom I was invited to with both a pillow and Tith in my arms.
It was long past 1 am because of the masquerade and the incident with the dungeon.
Benjamin and Ganael were smiling behind me. This was no big deal, but I was getting a bit anxious.
Knock knock.
Come on in!
Once I knocked, someone shouted back in an energetic voice. It was Christelle.
I had spent the night outdoors with her before, but this was the first time I was sleeping in the same room as her.
Mm
I cautiously opened the door.
Excuse me.
Squeeeeee
Squeeeee.
Screeeech!
Piiiiiiiiii-
I said a single sentence, and the little troublemakers, plus Percy, all commented before running into the room.
The four people seated on the bed got up and bowed.
I wasnt even from here, but seeing my friends while in pajamas made me feel awkward and embarrassed.
I bowed back as Lady Isabelle de Sarnez awkwardly smiled and answered.
It was my daughters idea, your highness. Thank you very much for coming.
Yes, maam. Thank you for inviting me.
I answered in a shrinking voice.
Christelle must have noticed that I was feeling awkward as she laughed mischievously.
Eva, who was in Vice Captain lisabeths arms, looked completely awake despite the late hour.
She looked ready to stay up all night, fueled by her excitement about becoming the young Duchess.
The child looked at me and proclaimed in a loud voice.
Pajama parties are really fun, your highness. We are all partying together in our castle today!
Im looking forward to it. Dont you agree, your highness?
Flinch. The one who responded was Sir Johann, who was shamelessly standing there with a smile on his face.
I gasped after looking at him, wondering when he showed up.
He has no problems being the only guy in a bedroom full of women!
*
That was how the room that Duchess Cecil Blanquer had set up for Duke Sarnez and his wife ended up becoming the location of our pajama party.
The reason was surprisingly simple.
Duke Sarnez came right as the masquerade started and left immediately. This made Christelle and Isabelle so angry that they decided to stay here together.
But when thinking more about it, they thought it was too much of a waste to spend such a special day like this.
They decided to call all their friends and set up multiple comfortable bedding on the ground.
They asked the staff at the Lords Castle for some alcohol and snacks while they put a lot of firewood into the fireplace.
Crack, crack crack
The sound of the firewood cracking was nice to hear. The candles lighting up the room also added to the cozy vibe.
I held a cup of warm cocoa with both hands as I sat down, looking toward the fireplace.
Next to me were the four divine beasts and one chimney bird, all fast asleep and curled up together into one bundle.
Then the planned opening might be pushed back to November?
Yeah. I hope you can go with us too.
I can go if his highness accompanies his Royal Highness.
Vice Captain lisabeth and Ganael, who were basically stuck at the hips, whispered to each other and smiled.
I had thought they were as close as siblings when I didnt know about their relationship, but now that I do know, their level of being lovey-dovey was no joke.
When will our main characters end up as such a lovely couple like them?
I stared at the Imperial Crown Prince bastard, who was now seated next to me, looking as if he was posing for a nightgown photoshoot, with a sharp gaze.
Im proud of him for not missing this sort of gathering, but
If you have something you wish to say, speak.
Its nothing, your Royal Highness.
Does he have eyes on his side or something?
I ignored his comment and grumbled internally.
Sir Johann was using the light from the fireplace to write a letter to Gerrit.
Even Benjamin and David were enjoying themselves while drinking wine and chatting with each other, but I could only smile bitterly as the few things I managed to hear made it obvious they were talking about attending to the crown prince and me.
Christelle, who had been whispering with Isabelle on the bed, came over and plopped down on my left.
Oh, its Dame Sarnez.
Eva, who was humming a waltz and petting the divine beasts, reacted and laid down on her lap.
Christelle smiled and ran her fingers through the childs curly hair. I asked in a quiet voice.
What about your mother?
She is asleep, your highness. She usually goes to sleep early. This was already quite late for her.
I looked at the bed in the distance and nodded my head.
Christelle started talking to Eva.
Our young Duchess-nim. That announcement should have taken place in a much cooler atmosphere. Are you not disappointed? Please give us a comment.
I didnt even expect it to go as planned. Something weird always happens when Prince Jesse is around.
Its fine
I knew you would say that, your highness. I tried not to think too much about it either, but Lately, it has been concerning me. Do you think that this might be a form of blessing as well? A blessing from the Blessing of the Blue Sea.
Rustle, rustle. Someone moved by the window. Christelle quieted her breathing.
This time, she put the blanket completely over her head and whispered.
Anyway, both my father and Marquis Duhem Their liveliness suddenly became clear. The Marquis has always been glowing, but he was even brighter today. It could be for a different reason, but I couldnt brush past it You are a special existence, your highness. Other people might not know that, but I do.
Nonetheless Please dont worry. I am right here.
A cold finger tapped the tip of my nose before moving away. Her voice started to feel distant.
*
Cruuuuuuu, cruu!
Aigoo. I am getting up, yeeeeesir I am
I hugged Demy, who was pushing down on my stomach, and woke up.
Rhea and Perry were pulling at the sleeves of my pajamas.
I must have slept for a long time, as I could see the sun shining high in the sky.
I thought that my back would hurt from sleeping on the floor, but I was feeling surprisingly fine.
I guess even the bedding is good in a House of a Duke.
Where is everybody?
I looked around and mumbled.
The fact that the fireplace was still going showed that someone must have come to put more firewood in the morning, but all of the other beddings were empty.
Did they not clean up because they were worried that they would wake me up?
It felt like the one time I went to an overnight retreat with a few others and was the only one to wake up late.
That was already ten years ago, but it was a great comparison.
What time is it?
Aarf
Tithe was asleep, whining to one side.
I slowly got up and checked the bed to see that Eva was hugging the divine beast as she slept.
Heres one more sleepyhead.
They kicked off all of the blankets. Theyre going to catch a cold.
I fixed the blanket for the two kids and headed toward the room door.
Isabelle and everybody else seemed to have woken up early to eat breakfast.
Percy flew over from the window and landed on my shoulder.
I slowly turned the doorknob. It felt odd.
It made sense that it was quiet since nobody was here, but it felt eerily silent.
Click.
Wow, your highness. You are up.
Ganael immediately greeted me from beyond the door. I seem to have caught him on his way to wake me up.
Good morning.
I said good morning, but the young boy looked unsettled as he responded with a yes.
I tilted my head. This kid was not a good actor, and it was always easy to tell when he was uncomfortable.
Ganael, did something happen? What is going on? Where is Benjamin?
Benjamin-nim is getting your breakfast ready, your highness. And, umm
It was at that moment.
Boooooooom!
A shaking more than twice as strong as those of last night shook the Lords Castle.
I immediately hid Ganaels head in my arms and crawled under a nearby table.
Demy, go to Eva! You guys protect Benjamin!
Whimper!
Kiiiiiii!
The red pandas quickly ran toward the bed and the hallway.
I heard some crumbling noises before the magic lights in the ceiling and the candles started shaking.
Clang! I heard some pottery breaking in the distance.
Ahh!
Someone screamed outside the window. I got chills despite it being the middle of the day.
I held Percy as well and clenched my teeth.
The terrible shaking, thankfully, did not last long.
It felt as if it lasted for two hours, but it actually lasted for about two minutes.
Haaa..
Everything was silent as if nothing had happened. Ganaels gold eyes shook ominously.
Your highness, Duchess Blanquer was unable to seal the dungeon last night. They are still fighting.
What?
The Magic Tower and the Knights Brigade were not enough. His Royal Highness and Dame Sarnez headed into the mountains before the sun even came up. Vice Commander Moutet and the Imperial Guard as well
The young boys voice was shaking. I felt my blood run cold.
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