Lover While The Duke
#9 Golden Saturday (A Coercion)
The distance between the Rainhart mansion and the Soveil mansion was not too far away. It only takes about 30 minutes. The Rainhart Mansion is right in the capital and near the main road. The Soveil mansion is slightly to the south of the Zagc Empire's capital, Nachtion.
The train drove slowly when the main gate was visible.
Yanneta. Next to her was Marta who watched him in silence.
"Miss. You're like an old man for continuing to sigh."
"I don't want to go, Marta." Yanneta Whine.
"It would be considered against Duke Soveil miss. You can't possibly let Rainhart get into trouble, right?"
Yanneta nodded.
Marta's right. We don't know what's going to happen in the future. So he resigned.
Yanneta closed her eyes for a moment then opened them again. He just wanted to live quietly and enjoy this life. Why is it so hard.
"We've arrived."
When the coachman's voice sounded Yanneta flinched.
"Has it arrived? This fast. Wait I'm not ready." Jerit Yanneta's.
Door open.
Yanneta sighed deeply then grabbed Marta's hand which helped her get off the carriage.
Beyond estimates. The mansion looked desolate. The expectation of Yanneta on the Golden Saturday was a feast. Well generally a frenzied party of nobles. The atmosphere of the mansion was very happy.
"You've come Lady."
Fabian who came out of nowhere greeted Yanneta.
"We meet again."
Fabian looked down a little.
"Your Majesty is waiting for you inside."
"Ah wait. Is there really a Gold Saturday event? I mean the mansion looks pretty quiet."
"real Lady. Today is the Golden Saturday of Soveil. His Majesty Duke changed the show a little."
Yanneta solemnly listened.
"The ceremony is usually performed at night, but this special time is held during the day. Instead of the party His Majesty wanted this event to be made simple, so today is just a regular lunch."
"Hmmm.." Yanneta nodded in understanding. Just as he was about to ask why, Fabian first explained.
"Your Majesty just wants to affirm the initial goal of the Golden Saturday."
"It must have been a troublesome Golden Saturday, right?" Ask Yanneta roughly.
If an event is changed suddenly is not an event that is usually done very burdensome, that is the conclusion of Yanneta.
Fabian smiled faintly.
"For that you can ask the Duke directly. Let me take you inside."
Yanneta gave a small nod then followed Fabian.
They arrived at a large door with beautiful carvings. Janet clicked her tongue slowly. Anything about Soveil is anothel level.
A family with a long history. The largest wealth owner in Zagc. Kstaria's background is beyond doubt. The head of his family was the commander of the Zagc kstaria as well as the swordmaster. That's Soveil.
Three other families were in fact subject to Soveil. They bow to Zagc because Soveil is subject to Zagc. Early in the formation of the empire, Soveil proposed to be the leader but Soveil refused.
If he is the leader, the power will not be neutral. Because all decisions are ultimately based on Soveil. Therefore, Soveil pointed to Zagc which is considered neutral.
But who knows if Zagc claims that Soveil is too dominant. So they threw the bridle at Soveil, Hell's curse.
Slymik. The other three families no one knows. Wh why? Because Duke Soveil was the first to think that if they knew, it would be Soveil's weakness. The Duke does not want to destroy the hopes of the other three families that Soveil is their role model.
Soveil accepted the curse without protest.
"Lady Yanneta Rainhart enters the room."
Yanneta's name was announced just as the door was opened. The atmosphere inside was quite calm.
Golden Saturdays are common in the main hall of the Soveil mansion. In the middle of the room is placed a long table complete with a chair. Lots of flowers decorate the table. In addition there are candles and dinnerware.
Peach colors are selected taking into account the warm weather of spring in Zacg.
Yanneta could not take her eyes off of Soveil's attention on the show.
"You've come Lady."
So engrossed in her own world, Yanneta is unaware that Lionel is standing right in front of her.
"Ah." As soon as he regained consciousness, Lionel had grabbed his hand and then kissed him.
She's stunned. His brain was slow in processing all of this.
"I salute His Highness Duke Soveil. Thanks for the invitation."
Yanneta's response was simple. Without looking around he gave a smile as a sign of honor. He thinks this is a pretty simple thing.
But not for other guests. Hearing a foreign family name is enough to make people curious. As long as they were invited to the Golden Saturday the Rainhart family never heard of taking part. The invited nobles are the followers of Soveil.
Whispers were heard immediately. Not until it was rowdy but it reached the ears of Janneta. He immediately circulated his gaze to every corner of the hall.
He reflexively pulled his hand then lowered his head. Yanneta's guts receded immediately. He did not pay attention to this risk. That look was so heavy.
"Everyone, please sit in the space provided."
Lionel's voice interrupted the noise in the hall.
"Don't be tense, Lady is a special invited guest today."
Lionel led Yanneta to a chair. Of course, their movements attract attention.
"Yes, thank you, Your Majesty." Yanneta said and sat down. Subdues head. He could feel the heat of the other person's gaze.
"Thank you for the willingness of all of you to come to the regular events of the Golden Saturday of Soveil."
As soon as Lionel's speech began, everyone focused on him. The atmosphere became calm.
Yanneta was secretly observing the people.
Table in the middle of the hall made of wood with an oval shape. The guests sat facing each other. The last seat belongs to the event organizer. More surprisingly, Yanneta sat in a chair close to Lionel.
Busy escape from the gaze of others Yanneta until unconscious in her surroundings.
"God can drive me crazy."
Yanneta is like putting up her own death flag. Consciously come to this place. After this he could not possibly show his face at parties or social activities. There will be no exaggerated rumors after this.
Whatever Duke Soveil is a best seller.
"Isn't that so Lady Rainhart?"
A voice breaks the complexity of the contents of Yanneta's head. He turned to the source of the voice. And that guy smiled so sweetly, he was Lionel Soveil.
"Ah yes." Answer Yanneta origin.
His eyes swept around and found people speechless staring at him.
"What, what's going on?"
He was so busy with his own thoughts that he did not focus on listening. As he tried to ask Lionel with a lip gesture code, Lionel simply smiled
"Damn!" The pecker is in the heart.
"Please enjoy this simple meal."
As Lionel picked up his spoon, tactically people followed.
Luxury dishes on the table. Starting from meat, fish to fruits. The delicacy of the dish did not reach Janneta's eyes. His stomach feels full and stuffy. He lost his appetite.
Yanneta grabbed the glass filled with water and then downed it at once. It's uncomfortable. That's his feeling right now. Like being in a place where you shouldn't be. Pretends. Fatiguing.
He glanced at Lionel who was not far from him then whispered.
"So when can we settle our affairs Your Majesty."
Lionel put down his fork.
"Lady is an impatient person."
Yanneta threw a piercing look at Lionel. But the person being stared at was not daunted at all. Even his smile grew wider.
"If Your Majesty doesn't believe me, I can write a letter of agreement."
Is that what Lionel wants? No. gabe. He doesn't care about things like that. He just doesn't like to be rejected. It feels good to get something that has been rejected many times before.
Seeing Yanneta today was his goal. He loved the presence of this woman. Face each other and talk. Lionel wanted as much as possible to get various emotions out of him.
"Inviting you here is my goal."
"I'm just sticking around enough until the show's over, aren't I?"
Lionel did not answer.
"Even I promised, but why are you still watching me?"
"I believe in the Lady."
"Then?"
"I just want to show you proof that I can be close to you."
"Aah!" Yanneta suddenly remembered something.
"His Majesty and I are not close friends, are we?"
"Don't tell me what I said yesterday?"
Lionel nodded.
That's point. Since Yanneta said they were not close then Lionel wanted to show their closeness by inviting him to the Golden Saturday.
They are not close. Then why did he impose his will on Jannaea?
Yanneta growled. This man behaves as he pleases.
Seeing Yanneta's face red with anger, Lionel burst into laughter. Everyone turned their eyes towards the end of the table.
Feeling people's gazes on her, Yanneta turned her face away. He looked down to hide his frustration.
Seriate...