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“yes! “I will definitely introduce you.”

Whether he knew it or not, Orien was bright. She is not arrogant or difficult to deal with, but after her guidance, she became tired. Her heart was anxious, but she was doing this, so she couldn’t help but be like that. Abel ruffled her hair roughly and left her villa.

Theodore appeared in front of Abel as if he had been waiting.

“What about the princess of Asrahan?”

“It wasn’t bad.”

This was true if you remove personal feelings.

“You don’t look like that on your face.”

“If you get sick of hearing about bread, you will become like me.”

“Because she’s a foodie. She said she especially likes bread. “She says people talk a lot when they like someone.”

Even if I say that, I’m not particularly happy. Because there’s nothing more annoying than the affection of someone you don’t want. Abel’s brows furrowed again.

“Come to think of it.”

Theodore said.

“Did you know that Richt is also good at making bread?”

“That guy?”

At first, Abel did not believe Theodore. Is that even possible? The body that was born and raised in the Devine family makes bread. I couldn’t imagine it.

“You’ve made it for me a few times. It was more delicious than what the palace baker made. “It was also unique.”

Theodore rolled his eyes and smiled. I know more about Richt than you do, and you know nothing. It was easy to realize the meaning behind the words. My stomach started to churn.

Although Theodore’s natural expression hardened, he did not stop speaking. Now he has come to brag about his bread in detail like the princess of Asrahan.

‘Let’s endure.’

Although he is a crown prince, he is also a boy. He is still young. What would he do if he got angry at someone like that? Abel tried to calm his mind.

“Among them, I really liked the baked snack called Tigre.”

Tigre. When I heard that name for the first time, I thought it was just an unusual name, but I had no idea it was the name of a snack.

“I had never eaten or heard of it before, but he grilled it for me.”

It’s a food that the crown prince of the empire has never eaten or heard of. The moment I heard those words, my heart started to move faster. Unusual bread, the last place where the trace was cut off was Sorbitol, and Asurahan was not far from Sorbitol. Abel’s head turned quickly. As hope arose, strength began to return to her body, which had been sluggish all along.

“You said the princess of Asrahan knows a lot about bread, right?”

“yes? “Didn’t you come here after hearing a lot of stories?”

“I need to see you again.”

“now?”

Theodore looked surprised. Abel calmly shared his thoughts with him. Maybe we can use the bread as a clue to find Licht, she said, and Theodore looked dejected.

“I should have told you about it sooner. But no matter how much the princess likes bread, will it be of any help?”

“I think it will work. “Because I have a good sense of humor.”

“It’s Archduke Graham’s sense. “Try to believe it.”

Theodore immediately arranged a place for the princess.

Upon entering the villa, Orien greeted Abel with a bright smile.

“You found it!”

“Thank you for your welcome.”

“Thank you. “Archduke Graham is visiting, so of course I must welcome him with pleasure.”

Orien guided Abel to the reception room. As soon as the two sat down on the chairs, the maid laid out tea and cookies on her table.

“I told you to prepare something specially delicious.”

Then he looks with sparkling eyes. I didn’t particularly like cookies, but out of courtesy, I picked one up and ate it. Unusually, the cookie tasted like cheese and pepper. It uses unique ingredients, but the taste is quite good.

‘It would be good as a snack.’

It seemed to go well with wine.

“It’s delicious, right? That’s the last cookie left. “I bought it from the store I mentioned earlier.”

Orien said proudly.

“Then is this also made at Asrahan’s bakery?”

“yes. This is the store I mentioned back then, and they have a lot of unique breads. But then again, it’s all delicious.”

“That’s an interesting story.”

When Abel countered, Orien told a story about him.

“The store is small and old, but people flock to it because the bread is delicious.”

“Have you been there yourself?”

“That’s not it. “I want to go, but I can’t.”

Orien looked regretful.

“Instead, my maid Ellie came to visit.”

“I really like bread. “So I’d like to hear more about him.”

Abel smiled and leaned in.

“Is that possible?”

“yes yes! “I’ll get Ellie right away!”

The innocent princess said this while blushing. Ellie arrived quickly. She then told Abel her story about a small bakery called ‘Wind’, just as Abel wanted.

“Do they also sell baked goods called tigre there?”

“Yes, I’m selling it.”

How did know? Ellie had that look on her face.

“What do the owners there look like?”

“The person who mainly makes bread.”

Ellie paused for a moment and then continued.

“You look beautiful. He may seem a bit sensitive, but he is actually kind when you talk to him. And there is always a staff member nearby to help make the bread, and he seems dependable.”

“Have you ever looked at them and thought that?”

“yes?”

“It’s like a nobleman and the knight who serves him.”

Ellie blinked in confusion at the unexpected words. Because she said it was unacceptable to compare commoners with nobles. But Abel calmly showed her the portrait he had brought with him.

“Is this a face you’ve seen before?”

“… … yes.”

Ellie’s face turned thoughtful, and Orien, who was watching from the side, also froze for a moment.

In the case of a powerful country like an empire, neighboring countries often know the faces of the high-ranking nobles in the empire. The purpose is to teach nobles to familiarize themselves with their faces. Therefore, when it came to becoming a princess’s maid, you had to find out about it a long time ago. Ellie excused herself.

“I did not know. “I really didn’t know.”

Orien supported Ellie.

“You really wouldn’t know. Ellie is her maid’s second daughter. “There are things she hasn’t learned yet because of that.”

That’s why he couldn’t recognize Richt, a high-ranking noble of the empire.

“it’s okay.”

Abel smiled softly and answered. She knew now. He stood up and greeted me.

“thank you for telling me.”

“no. Still, I hope you come back for a different reason next time.”

It seemed like they weren’t just talking excitedly. Orien said that and sent Abel off.

As soon as he left the villa, Abel’s steps became faster. Later she started running. What does it have to do with what she shouldn’t do as a noble? Except for Theodore, she has no one to point this out to.

“Lauren!”

“yes?”

“Prepare to leave immediately.”

“yes? Where are you going?”

“I’m going to Asrahan.”

“No, wait a minute. Now? You have a job to do! The messenger will arrive tomorrow too. But you’re suddenly going to Asrahan? “Have you told His Majesty?”

“I’ll tell you that now. “You get ready for the trip.”

As soon as Abel could say anything, he ran outside. Behind her she heard Lauren shouting something, but she neatly ignored it.

Theodore was looking at documents in his office and seemed surprised to see Abel suddenly visiting him.

“What’s going on? “You commit rudeness frequently.”

“sorry.”

“Even the apology is insincere.”

Theodore frowned.

“I came to you because I have something to tell you.”

“Something?”

“It looks like I will be leaving the imperial palace for a while.”

As soon as the words left Theodore’s expression became more distorted.

“Archduke Graham.”

The voice sank low.

“I have endured a lot of rudeness over the years. But I can’t do that this time. I have to say something. Does dealing with the Shinigami seem like a joke to you?”

“It’s not like that.”

“or not?”

“We have found traces of Lord Devine.”

Theodore stopped his hand at the words he spoke calmly. The distorted expression suddenly returned to its original state.

“There is no lie in what you say, right?”

“yes.”

My finger tapped the desk. But the worries did not last long. They say they can find Licht, whose whereabouts have been unknown for a while.

“Come back.”

Permission was granted. There was no need to hesitate any longer.

“Are you back?”

Lauren had completed all preparations. Either way, he is a useful talent.

A sturdy horse, travel expenses, and simple camping supplies. The person decided to take only three knights, including Lauren. Actually, I wanted to take more, but most of them were sent back to the border, so there were only a few people left here. In addition, people had to be left behind to protect the crown prince, so this was the best.

“egg plant.”

Abel rode in the lead.

The woman, who was looking at the group of people leaving the imperial palace, pulled herself away from the window. She then walked over to the bed, ripped open her bottom, and took out the cylinder hidden inside. When I poured her perfume inside her, she smelled it and her bird opened her eyes.

“I have something to do.”

After putting a note in a container on a thin leg, the bird was sent flying out. The bird’s destination is Devine’s territory. It’s quite far from the capital, but that bird would have reached it quickly.

“Eris!”

At that time, the door creaked open and a girl with freckles came in.

“Yes, Marie.”

“You want me to clean the west guest room. “Why, why are you entrusting me with such a difficult task?”

“Mari broke the pottery yesterday.”

“But that’s true!”

“It’s okay, I’ll help you.”

Eris spoke kindly. Then, the girl’s expression, who had been crying the whole time, brightened up.

“thank you! As expected, Eris! “You are an angel!”

At those words, Eris closed her eyes and smiled. Her innocent friend was happy without even knowing what she had done. She’ll be shocked if she finds out what she did. But she can’t help it. Because she was Devine’s vassal.

‘Long live Devine, forever.’

Eris muttered softly.