Ignorance Breaks Out in Bravado

“Perhaps, just perhaps, you know. The novel Lilly and Ensi transmigrated into might not be the romance fantasy Lilly remembers.”

Cyril, who put the crown on the Crown Prince on behalf of the Pope, habitually tried to tap her stiff shoulders, but realized the gazes around her and lowered her arms as naturally as possible.

The Saintess who received God’s recognition for the first time in hundreds of years. Countless eyes always followed her, who had a setting that was perfect to use as the main character of a story. Even in a banquet hall where she wasn’t the main character.

“It might be so. If the novel I remember is indeed the original, it feels like we escaped too easily.”

Lilly stopped bringing the glass to her mouth and nodded readily to express her affirmation. If the original work was something that could be escaped so easily, there would have been no reason for Luke to suffer for nearly ten years.

No matter how much her taste was angst, there was no reason for Titania, who did not want her own life to be miserable, to end the story at the level of slightly twisting the original work either.

Even Cyril, who was called the Saintess chosen by God, could not change her childhood when she suffered from terrible poverty. The political strife that took place within the Holy Kingdom was even more so.

It is said that Donovan is spending a pleasant life using the original work because his taste and aptitude fit perfectly, but the setting of the original work that his life was threatened because he was born as an illegitimate child of a nobleman followed him terribly.

“No, I should consider it certain that it’s not the romance fantasy I remember. In the first place, at the point when both Agniele and I manifested as Alphas, we should have noticed that there was another original work. I just thought it was one of the settings I forgot…….”

“Since it’s rare to mix the Omegaverse in a romance fantasy, I wonder if one can forget such a unique setting…… well, whatever. More than that, Lilly, it’s correct to think that the novel those two transmigrated into is a story where Ensi and Agniele end up together, right?”

Because there were people who secretly listened to their conversation, Cyril could not bring up the word BL. However, Lilly understood what Cyril wanted to convey perfectly.

“If that’s the case, is right now about the climax? Because it’s the period when they find a cure to overcome the family’s opposition caused by illness.”

“Perhaps so. By the way, how did they overcome it in the original work. In the novel, Ensi wouldn’t have received help from us.”

“Right. Still, considering what Ensi has built up, he might not have struggled that much…… ah, found him.”

While faithfully engaging in the conversation with Cyril, Lilly, who was continuously looking around as if searching for something, let out an exclamation unconsciously the moment she discovered what she wanted.

Cyril, who had no choice but to leave the search to Lilly because of her dignity as a Saintess, also rejoiced and set down the glass she was holding on the table.

“Where is it?”

“Forty-five degrees to the left based on you, Cyril. Wow, Agniele is popular as expected, isn’t he?”

“Forty-five degrees to the left…… oh dear.”

It’s a relief that the hem of the dress she wore at this banquet is in a form that covers the back of her hand. Cyril, who turned her body in the direction Lilly pointed out, quickly covered her mouth while holding her sleeve to hide the corners of her mouth that rose willfully.

“Jealousy, right?”

“Uh-huh. Jealousy is jealousy, but he seems angry too? Those people are really amazing. Even after seeing the attire that intentionally announces they are a couple, they approach Agniele…… where does that courage come from?”

Even though that Ensi is smiling next to Agniele. Lilly clicked her tongue and lightly stroked her forearm where goosebumps rose.

“Ignorance often brings about bravado.”

It was plain to Cyril’s eyes too that Ensi was enduring constantly. That didn’t mean Agniele was staying still either. Because it seemed he was working hard to strike down those who approached him by forcibly creating an opening.

Regrettably, it just didn’t seem to have much effect.

“What on earth is chivalry.”

“Do you want to say they cling more because he strikes them down gentlemanly? No way, that’s not it. It’s the fault of the people who intentionally act oblivious, well.”

Cyril admitted with her head that Lilly’s words were right, but could not accept it with her heart.

Aren’t all emotions like that? Just because it is the right thing to do doesn’t mean one doesn’t get angry. It doesn’t mean one doesn’t feel wronged either.

It means that while admitting it is not wrong in principle, one can still get annoyed.

To Cyril right now, Ensi’s state was exactly like that. While being that proud of Agniele’s burning popularity, he was irritated because the pack of jackals coveting the prey he designated a long time ago was bothersome.

It wouldn’t be accurate since it was a mere inference. But it was certain that it would be a similar state.

Cyril, who confirmed that Ensi, who had been enduring continuously, secretly broke his ring, let out a sigh. At the murderous intent and murky jealousy lingering in the cast-down eyes, a faint goosebump rose even though she knew it wasn’t directed at her.

Unlike Lilly, who had already withdrawn her interest in that side, Cyril slowly clenched and opened her fist while closely examining Ensi.

Then, she discovered that Ensi, who took a deep breath, briefly intertwined fingers with Agniele who was dealing with another person.

As Agniele, surprised by the secret contact, turned his head toward Ensi, he smiled with his eyes as if to show off, turned his body, and left the banquet hall.

“……As expected, he has the best knack for it.”

“Huh? What?”

“It’s nothing.”

If there are many people in the banquet hall and thus many approaching Agniele, one can just go to a place where there is no one. Cyril, who grasped Ensi’s aim, admired quietly.

There was no need to urge him even if Ensi went outside while losing face. Because with just a brief trick of the hand, a bright smile, and a few glances, Agniele would follow Ensi’s intent.

Perhaps even if Ensi left the banquet hall without a word, Agniele might follow in a hurry. Because he seemed to have a somewhat blind corner.

“Oh dear.”

However, regrettably, Agniele could not follow Ensi immediately. To be more precise, he intended to do so but ended up blocked by those surrounding him.

Agniele’s eyes were directed toward Ensi who was leaving the banquet hall without lingering attachment. But the ones next to him were busy talking, completely unconcerned about such things.

At this rate, the friend whose health is already not good is bound to collapse from stress. Even though she had even cast a blessing just a week ago with a heart wishing only good things to happen, if she left Agniele abandoned like that, it felt like it would become a meaningless action.

Therefore, Cyril called another friend who was picking up and eating finger food peacefully next to her.

“Lilly.”

“Huh?”

At Cyril’s call, Lilly was about to receive a glass of wine with a sweet fragrance from the servant but stopped. Gesturing to the hesitating servant to back away, she turned her body to the one who called her.

“Why?”

“Go rescue Agniele for a bit.”

Rescue him, in the banquet hall? Lilly looked briefly in the direction where Agniele was, wondering what kind of dangerous element could possibly be here to warrant the word rescue.

And confirming that Ensi, who had been stuck tightly by his side, was gone, she let out a short sigh.

“……Me?”

“Then shall I go?”

As Cyril smiled while slightly lowering the sleeve that covered her mouth, Lilly let out a groaning sound. No matter how bothersome it was, she couldn’t send Cyril.

She couldn’t add a needless scandal to the Saintess who appeared after a long time. For Lilly herself, even if a scandal arose, the blow wasn’t big, but it wasn’t so for Cyril.

Titania, no. The Archduke next to her has severe jealousy, so that won’t do. Donovan will have a hard time because he has a dejected side.

Right, Luke. If only he were here, I would have entrusted this kind of matter to him. Lilly clicked her tongue at Luke, who didn’t attend the appointment ceremony even though he was clearly in the imperial capital.

“Yes, yes. I will go.”

“Just pull him out and come back right away.”

“That goes without saying. Who knows what will happen if I interfere more than that?”

Anyway, Lilly, who realized that she was the only one who could step forward in this place, tilted her stiff neck back to loosen it. Straightening her waist and lifting her chin slightly to pretend to be a confident person who didn’t yield to anything, she took a step forward without hesitation.

Apparently, the wine would have to be savored after completing the mission Cyril assigned.

“This is why…….”

He didn’t want to come to the appointment ceremony. If Lady Natalia hadn’t forced his attendance, he wouldn’t have even glanced at this kind of place.

No, that’s not it. Rather, it might be a relief that he attended. Because otherwise, the ones approaching Agniele might have increased more.

Ensi, who recalled those who felt him out despite clearly occupying the side, ground his teeth.

If he knew this kind of thing would happen, he should have established a footing in social circles long ago. He didn’t care about social circles because he thought he would die alone anyway, but to think that would be the losing move.

Step, step.

In accordance with the rough footsteps, the braided hair fluttered here and there. Although the decorated jewel fell because it could not overcome the shaking, Ensi did not stop.

Although he perceived that the accessory fell, it was because he didn’t feel the necessity to pick it up. Although his fingertips were still cold as ice, it felt as if heat was rising to his head for no reason, so getting some outside air was more urgent.

The accessory Ensi ignored in that manner was picked up by a hand wearing a white glove. The one who rolled the jewel in his hand, which didn’t have a single scratch despite falling, spoke up.

“You seem unwell, do you need help?”

At the voice heard from behind his back, Ensi flinched. The hallway leading to the outside was unpopular, so there were no people.

Therefore, that question had to be directed at Ensi without fail. Ensi, who finished thinking that far in an instant, could not bring himself to ignore the opponent and stopped his steps completely.

He bit his lips where the artificial red color remained and turned his body.

“I am fine, so please do not concern yourself…… Your Grace?”

Because he wasn’t in a mood to smile, Ensi, who intended to respond with an expressionless face, opened his eyes wide upon confirming the face of the one who called him to a halt.

“It is a relief that you are fine. I called you because I wished to converse for a moment, could you spare some time?”

The opponent who spoke to Ensi was Agniele’s father, that is to say, the Duke of Lacius.