Chapter 50
Chapter 50 Long, shiny silver hair like a silver thread. A clean face and elongated body without makeup. There was only one other woman in the world, as far as I knew, who was as pretty as her. Without realizing it, I called out to Deborah as she came out of the bookstore. But I immediately regretted it. I belatedly tried to cover my mouth, but it was already too late. Deborah must have recognized me at first glance, because her violet eyes widened. Deborah raise her hands up in the air to greet me. “Rosieta!” “… Rosieta?” Mika, who was standing behind me, muttered suspiciously. Oh no. Deborah was a saint who was loved by all the people of the kingdom, so it didn’t matter at all whether anyone recognized her. However, Deborah knows me personally… Deborah knows my name. I couldn’t even use the excuse that she knew my name because she’d been in and out of the Count’s house so often, because there were two people who had been there longer than me. “Oh my god, she doesn’t even know my name…” Sure enough, Angie muttered, covering her mouth in surprise. Mika had a confused look on her face, too. “Uh, about this….” I fidgeted in embarrassment. What could I say that would make them not suspicious? I was too stunned to think. At that time, Deborah opened her eyes wide as if she noticed something and clasped her hands together. Her purple eyes sparkled with life. The childish, happy expression from just now disappeared, and the saintess smiled kindly and said. “You are a Rosieta one of my believer. How have you been?” “Huh? yes” Deborah bowed slightly while holding the hem of her skirt. “I was worried that something had happened since I hadn’t seen you at the temple for a while, but you were in Drunia. The worship time felt empty because I couldn’t see a single devout believer.” “I beg your pardon?” What is this… That was when I was just staring at her in confusion. “Oh my god.” Angie covered her mouth as if she realized something. Mika also looked quite surprised. While I was speechless and unable to say anything, Mika secretly poked my waist from behind and whispered. “My goodness, you were quite a devout believer! The saint even knows your face!” No. I have never gone to a temple to pray for anything in my life. I was too busy making a living to think about God!But here, I couldn’t say no. This was a good opportunity. Besides, Deborah was winking at me. ‘Please adjust accordingly, Rosieta.’ That’s probably the meaning in her eyes. I clasped my hands together as if in prayer, squeezed my eyes tightly shut, and spoke up. “Wh-what a coincidence to meet you here.” “…….” “God has helped!” * * * “… So, Rosieta was a believer I cared about very much. She came out every morning at dawn and prayed with me. Not only me, but also the priests at the temple were impressed by the believer’s sincerity.” “Oh my, I didn’t know.” Angie took a deep breath as if she was really surprised.It seemed to Angie that I was a very devout believer, but when she told me that she knew me, she looked very surprised and envious. Next to Angie, who was listening with her hands clasped together, Mika looked at me with her arms crossed as if asking if it was really true. It’s like, ‘Is this really true?’ she seemed surprised. Or, more accurately, he said, “What? Did I saw ?” She said and tapped my shoulder. I just smiled awkwardly, haha. I was like ‘Why? it’s real.’ They seem like such innocent and good people. I really believe it when I say that I am a devout believer… But really, Deborah’s lie worked. Not only were these the words of the saint who was the symbol of the temple, but it was also because she was so good at acting. Where on earth does that natural acting come from? ‘Do they at least teach how to act well in mystery novels?’ Angie blushed and asked Deborah. “Then, the last time you looked for Rosieta at the Count’s residence…” “I heard that someone with the same name as a believer I cared about had come to work as a maid, so I wanted to see her in person to confirm. But unfortunately I couldn’t meet her at that time.” “Oh my.” Angie sighed. She then exclaimed how fortunate she was to have met her now. In fact, the two of us met secretly and even made plans for the party, but they didn’t know about it. They only knew in passing that Deborah had found me. I cooed moderately from the side. “I couldn’t tell the saint because I was in a hurry to come to the Count’s house as a maid. I’m sorry, saint.” “Oh no. It’s okay since we met now. It all seems to be God’s will.” Deborah grinned and held my hand. I quickly whispered to her. “I’m sorry, saint. I pretended to know first.” “No. I did the same.” Now that I think about it, I haven’t seen Deborah since I left the party. I’d like to ask her if the king is no longer pressuring her, and how things are going with Mikhail Tezeb… As the two of us were whispering for a moment, Angie and Mika caught a glimpse of us. “It looks like you two have a lot to talk about. Would you like us to make room for you? It’s been a while since you last met.” “yes? ah… Thank you for your consideration, Mika.” I am so grateful. I didn’t necessarily refuse their consideration, and Mika shrugged her shoulders indifferently. The setup was that Deborah and I parted up and then met in a dramatic way, so I guess she wanted to help us. Deborah also smiled and expressed her gratitude. “Then let’s meet back here before 3 o’clock. We have to take the carriage back to the mansion then. I’m going to go get some dessert with Angie.” “Yes, see you at 3 o’clock. Thank you very much.” “You’re welcome” Mika and Angie left with a wave, and Deborah and I headed for as inconspicuous a place as possible. The alleyway between the shops was narrow and dingy, but it was right next to the center, so it wasn’t dangerous. Deborah said she couldn’t go much farther. “Actually, there’s someone I’m planning to meet at the square.” “Oh, I’m sorry, am I taking up too much of your time?” “No, there’s still time, and I was wondering what you’ve been up to.” Somehow, the person who should be at the capital temple was in the middle of the county. I wondered if the person Deborah had agreed to meet was Daniel. But Daniel stayed at the mansion until I left for the square… ‘Who else is Deborah going to meet besides the three main characters of the original?’ For a moment, a man who was arrogant but couldn’t control himself when he was in front of Deborah flashed through my mind.I opened my lips with difficulty in an uncertain voice. “I-is someone you’re supposed to meet…” Deborah blinked widely. II took a deep breath, her amethyst eyes shining like jewels. “Are you, by any chance, meeting with the Marquis Mikhail Tezeb?” “Marquis?” I wondered if the two of them were on a date. Deborah tilted her head as if wondering what that meant. It seems like Mikhail’s name came out of nowhere in this situation. “If it’s Marquis, I haven’t seen him since the party… Because he is a person who is very busy with his business.” “… Is that so?” “Yes, he’s the son of a prestigious family.” I laughed awkwardly at Deborah’s comment, but I couldn’t help but think to myself. ‘No matter how much of a jerk he is, he’ll act like his life would change if a saint asked him out.’ And what kind of business he’s doing? I don’t know what Marquis Tezeb does, but Mikhail is definitely not a very busy person. In addition, although I gave him advice at the risk of destroying the original novel, it seemed like Mikhail Tezeb had not once properly asked Deborah out on a date since the party. Ugh, how can he get a girl if he’s so timid. It’s stuffy! While I was looking at Mikhail’s scars in my mind, Deborah pretended to think deeply. “I haven’t seen the Marquis so far, but His Majesty the King has sent a letter to say regards.” “Regrads?” As if reading the look in my eyes, Deborah simply smirked. “No matter how important the royal power is, you can’t force someone to get married. Still, His Majesty will continue to try to entangle me and the Count through clever tricks. In the future, you won’t be able to escape on your own.” “That’s… true.” Already, all sorts of authoritative newspapers and gossip magazines had already announced their marriage. I don’t know, but the king must have had something to do with it. “I don’t know how long this rebellion will last, and I never thought I could defy him in the first place.” Even the cheerful and bright Deborah had a gloomy face whenever the topic of marriage came up. As someone who enjoyed reading the original novel, I felt a little sorry for her every time she became depressed and longed for freedom. I can’t tell her not to worry because after she get married, she will truly fall in love with Daniel and be happy. Deborah seemed to have read my confused thoughts and looked at me again with a bright face. “So, how have things been since the party? I hear that Sir Colin’s birthday party is coming up soon.” “Ah, yes. That’s right.” I consciously hugged the gift box. “Speaking of which, it’s going to be social season in earnest soon, and I suppose Sir Colin’s birthday party is the place to start.” “Is that so? I don’t know much about social circle.” “I’m guessing all the nobility will be tearing down the front gates of the manor trying to look good for Holden and the Count.” Deborah smiled at me as if she felt sorry in advance. The more customers come and go, the more difficult it is for the maids. It’s okay, I’m pretty sure I’ve got the stamina for it, and sweeping and mopping is not work anymore, it’s a party.” I say with a smirk, and Deborah blinks widely. “From what I heard, the location of Sir Colin’s birthday party was not the Count’s mansion…” It was then. As I glanced at the clock tower across the alley, I heard the sound of someone walking on the stone floor. I felt the sound of footsteps coming right towards us. ‘Oh, someone is coming…’ The sound of footsteps grew louder, and soon a woman stopped in front of the alley.The first thing I saw was light blonde hair falling down her chest, and chilling blue eyes. A noble woman’s voice was heard. “There you are, huh?”