At that moment, the two came to the cafeteria again.
“They actually dare to come… shameless!”
“They really think they’re something, just relying on their bloodline? I could do it too!”
With the experience of the last time, this time the others didn’t hold back like last time; instead, they began discussing from the very beginning, and some even openly started cursing.
Flori couldn’t help but feel worried because if Sheen couldn’t hold back and took action again, the situation would be completely different from the opening ceremony.
Because in everyone’s eyes, Sheen was in the wrong this time.
“What do you want to eat?”
However, Sheen didn’t take action; instead, he asked Flori what dishes she wanted.
“Ah, I want to eat…”
Flori replied subconsciously, and then she saw Sheen walk over to the cafeteria attendant and bring back two portions of food.
“Your Highness, this should be my job.”
Flori didn’t stop him now, revealing that the master and servant hadn’t communicated beforehand.
“This is a consolation for you working hard all morning… This should be a good way to win people’s hearts, right?”
Flori took the tray, Sheen transmitted his thoughts.
“That’s right…”
Flori didn’t know what to say; it wasn’t that she didn’t feel the care just because Sheen stated his purpose, but no matter how she looked at it, it wasn’t something that should be done now.
Sure enough, seeing the two of them, the people around became even more angry.
“What’s going on, are they getting intimate in front of us?”
“Isn’t that woman just a bit attractive? She actually took action for Prince Arnos and her own brother.
If he becomes the master in the future, what then?”
“Prince Arnos is so pitiful to have such a relative!”
Listening, Flori found that something was wrong.
“Your Highness, the reason you had a conflict with Prince Arnos this morning… was because of me?”
‘Quickly find a seat.’
Sheen didn’t intend to answer.
But with Flori’s understanding of him, the answer was already obvious.
At the same time, she also understood Sheen’s actions just now. I
n fact, it was to further emphasize that she was important; anyone who dared to hurt her would be going against him.
‘Your Highness Sheen, there’s no need to take care of me like this; I’m not afraid of them.’
‘Whether or not you’re afraid is up to me.’
Sheen found a seat and sat down, expressionless, not looking like he would listen to persuasion.
Flori couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.
Sheen understood persuasion in many situations, but when it came to the lives of his subordinates, he would be very stubborn.
This was probably because the former Empress’s passing made him understand the truth that life only happened once, and once missed, it wouldn’t come back, more than the average person.
Flori also sat down and was about to check the miscellaneous items when a commotion arose again in the crowd.
(That Arnos kid is going to cause trouble again?)
Sheen glared fiercely at the crowd, but the one who finally walked out was a blue-haired girl.
Stella.
Compared to the morning, it wasn’t that her appearance or school uniform had changed, but her hair accessories, earrings, necklace, bracelet, rings, and such had all been changed to a black and red style.
As if declaring some kind of sovereignty to the world.
“Good evening, Prince Sheen, Miss Haggia.”
Stella didn’t ask if it was convenient; she just sat down next to Flori, across from Sheen, carrying her tray.
(Is this to let me observe her better?)
Sheen thought for a moment and understood the reason why that woman, who was familiar with everyone, didn’t sit beside him.
He had to say, in his eyes, Stella was still very ignorant, like she had some kindness but couldn’t refuse, always feeling like she was caught in a plot.
That’s that.
“Miss Arnos, good evening.”
Sheen was most displeased with the golden-haired girl in front of him, who seemed to be very intimate with this woman.
“Miss Haggia, are you preparing to inspect the food? Can you help me inspect it too?”
“No problem.”
The golden-haired girl said politely,
Giving people the feeling, like a loyal knight serving a princess.
Sheen was even more displeased, especially when Arnos arranged for two attendants to sit in the narrow space while they ate… Though most nobles did this, he just couldn’t stand it.
And it was also thanks to this woman’s arrival that the surrounding evaluation of them became even worse.
“The Blue Lion family’s daughter… truly a nest of rats.”
“Isn’t that the infamous, ungrateful Reinhardt’s sister?”
“Just thinking about it makes me feel disgusted.”
Hearing the mention of “Marquis” by the people around, the Blue Lion heiress immediately changed her expression.
Sheen, however, was immediately comforted; only at this moment would he feel that these idle chatterers were so lovely.
But soon, he noticed a trace of undetectable gloom flash across the golden-haired girl’s face… and immediately felt heartache.
Sure enough, those who like to drink lava should just die.
Sheen emitted a chilling killing intent, and many people were immediately frightened and fell to the ground.
‘Your Highness, please don’t do this!’
Flori hurriedly transmitted her thoughts, feeling extremely worried.
“Your Highness, thank you so much.”
Stella couldn’t help but show a grateful expression, and she couldn’t be happier in her heart.
Sheen silently retracted his killing intent.
Stella’s joy still hadn’t diminished, as if the purpose of her coming was to see this scene.
‘Your Highness, everyone is just misunderstanding the reason, that’s why they say that, please don’t blame them.’
Seemingly speaking for others, but even without perception, Sheen could see that the golden-haired girl was actually worried about her own reputation becoming worse.
From beginning to end, the golden-haired girl always prioritized him; as for her own dissatisfaction and worry, she silently hid it in her heart.
‘I’m sorry, I was impulsive.’
The golden-haired girl slightly relaxed… Even this was worrying about him, afraid he wouldn’t listen.
Just then—
‘Prince Sheen, are you both using telepathy?’
A third party’s voice entered Sheen’s ears.
‘Yes.’
Sheen finally managed to suppress the unhappiness in his heart.
‘Your Highness… if you don’t mind, can you do a group telepathy with me?’
Group telepathy meant that one person spoke, and the others participating in the telepathy group could all see it.
This was usually a magic that mages would use when conducting team battles…
Now, Sheen estimated that it was just this woman, in her private chat, wanted to further improve her relationship with him, disgusting.
This was Sheen’s first thought,
But he didn’t refuse.
Because with this woman’s character, she would definitely have asked Flori.
If it were Flori, she would definitely
‘Your Highness, Miss Arnos wants to establish a group telepathy relationship with us, what do you think?’
‘I think it’s very inconvenient, what do you think?’
“Indeed, some of our matters are not suitable for Miss Arnos to know, but to just reject Miss Arnos like this also goes against our plan to expand our network of connections by relying on the Blue Lion family…
My suggestion is to wait until we are really having telepathy privately.’
‘Then let’s do it.’
Sheen originally wanted to say not to tell that woman about their private conversations, but when the words reached his lips, he didn’t say them.
Because there was no need.
Because Flori wasn’t the kind of person who would do this.
Even if she was clearly inclined towards that woman, she would never do anything that mixed public and private matters.
It would be better to take this opportunity to further clarify what the Blue Lion heiress was up to.
Instinct told him that the other party wasn’t just there to improve her relationship with him.
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