CHAPTER 84

"Haha, you are really, you know sometimes you make me laugh by saying unexpected things. . . . ."

"Is that so? but. . . . ."

Suddenly, Killian's arms tightened around my waist. and I realized that he was never in a difficult situation.

"Uh, how. . . . ?"

"Phew! ahem! i didn't expect you to be so surprised by that. Don't worry. In most situations, there's a way to get rid of the desire all at once."

Is that national anthem? Patriotic branch? oh, by the way, does this country have a national anthem?

I was curious about something like that, and Killian suddenly whispered something in my ear as if he was threatening me.

"I'm going to do it when we get back home later, so get ready for it."

I was blushed and nodded. Now that I think about it, it's seems like something has happened before we come out at the balcony. What was it? Ah! Count Riegelhoff!. . . . Why did I get so serious because of the appearance? I don't remember at all.

***

Killian hugged Edith tightly, who was still exhaled, and rubbed her back. The corner of his mouth, which was smiling sweetly, he couldn't let it go.

'It's awkward, it's weird, it's cute. . . . . '

I never knew that I would have such an impression on Edith. I used to think it was just a cute provocation when she played with his arms and chest while dancing, but I didn't expect her to directly say that she was so excited about that. At that time, Killian had no choice but to forget about Count Riegelhoff and embrace Edith. If it wasn't for the fact that we were in the imperial palace, he might really eaten Edith right way. However, he couldn't bring himself to do something dishonorable in the imperial palace, so he managed to get rid of his lust by recalling the funeral song that had been played at his grandfather's funeral.

"Have you calmed down a now?"

"Yes. . . . "

When Edith's shaking shoulders calmed. Killian, concerned about her body temperature, would drop, so he took off his coat and put it on her.

"If we went back to the banquet hall again, Count Riegelhoff's may wander around again. Will you be all right?"

"Yes, it's alright. but I don't want to meet with my father separately, will you stay with me?"

"Gladly."

Then Killian continued to be bothered by Edith's reaction in front of Count Riegelhoff since a while ago. Earlier, she must be made an excuse for being excited, but Edith seems to have a painful past that she didn't want to talk about. Also, It's not make a sense that her family take care so much about the maid more than their daughter Edith, who has been assaulted by that maid several time until her back was stained with full of bruises.

'Edith was definitely trying to distancing herself from Count Riegelhoff. I don't understand why and for what reason they abuse their own daughter like that.'

It was pity that Edith had a painful past, but it would have been a great honor to see her cut ties with Count Riegelhoff. Unlike in the past, where I didn't intend to continue this marriage for a long but now I want to go to the Ryzen estate with Edith as soon as possible.

'If we continue like this, will we be able to live together as a happy couple in the future?'

I don't know since when I started thinking like this. Not long ago, I always thought that Edith was a cunning and suspicious person. But one day, I began to crave her hateful lips, just looking at them enough to make my mouth drool. To be honest, even before we left the mansion today, I couldn't turn my gaze away from Edith. Even though Lizzy shows up with dazzling beauty. Rather than admiring Lizzy beauty, He was busy examining Edith expression to see if she was upset because of the 'Light Lorraine' that was allowed to Lizzy first. Besides that, Edith also has a beauty comparable to Lizzy's beauty.

'As expected. That fancy style suits Edith very well.'

In the past, I used to think that whatever clothes Edith was wearing is always vulgar. But when i put down my unfounded opinions about her, I realized that Edith really suits with fancy appearance. It made me feel so guilty to think that i said something so mean to her before and made her wearing plain clothes all this time.

'I didn't mean to be pushy, but. . . . .'

I didn't pay attention until now because she didn't seem to bother him in the slightest. But Edith has been secretly trying to infiltrate the Ludwig family. At the same time, I was so upset that she didn't ask me for help, but today she asked for my help, for the first time.

"Will you stay by my side?"

For some reason, It was a strange but unfortunate request. It was a small request, but Killian felt a kind of responsibility. No matter how much I thought about it as her husband, I had to protect my wife, who was rejected by her father. I must protect Edith this time, she been endured it alone so far.

***

While Killian was in that thought, behind the balcony door in the banquet hall, there were so many people exchanging their views and opinions about Killian and Edith going together to the balcony while closing the door.

"What was really going on here."

Damian Sinclair asked Layla, whose hands were shaking as she gripped the fan tightly.

"Did I know that?"

"You said it yourself! Killian Ludwig tried to kill Edith Riegelhoff! but does the reaction on his face look like someone is going to kill her? Instead, he looked at her full of affection?"

"What affection? It's something we don't know yet. Didn't you see Count Riegelhoff's expression earlier? It was like he was going to stab her to death!"

". . . . .it's seems so."

I was confused. Killian's expression as he looked at Count Riegelhoff was obviously cold. When they arrived at this banquet, with Edith by his side entering the banquet hall. Killian and Edith appear with friendly terms and have been clinging to each other ever since. At that time, Anton also frowned and added his words.

"It's not just Killian. That's strange. Edith, That woman. . . . She was not the same as she used to be."

"Used to be?"

"In the past, she looked ferocious and somewhat evil at first glance, but now he looks a bit arrogant but very bright."

"Yes. . . . .that's what I felt from her earlier!"

Damian, who recalled the time Edith was beaten by her father, said with a serious face. Heard those words Layla became more furious.

"What is really going on here? Lizzy, that bitch why she appeared with that necklace around her neck and standing closed with the princess."

The whole thing was unexpected. Lizzy who they thought was sold to the Ludwig family and became a bed warmer for a men of the house. Proudly came out with 'Lorraine Light' hanging around her neck as if she had become Cliff's wife, not only that, she even stood together with princess Catherine. Beside that, the rumors that spread between Killian and Edith say that they have a bad relationship . Not only they didn't separate from each other after entering the banquet hall, they also talked secretly. While whispering in their ears. They even danced a dance that looked quite obscene, and after the dance ended they both went out towards the balcony and closing the door.

'What are they doing in there!'

I was so angry that i stamp my feet without realizing it. Killian's appearance today was so cool that i almost out of breath.

'That man should be mine! I'm a good match for Killian Ludwig!'

Layla, who had been dreaming a lovely dream of the upcoming festival day, couldn't help but feel that all her dreams had been destroyed. While she was in a state of anger and confusion. Count Riegelhoff also gritted his teeth and burst out his anger.

"Edith, that bitch really betrayed me! Killian also didn't treat me like his father in law."

"What did I tell you? The kid has completely changed."

Shane also agreed with his father's words, while recalling Edith rude behavior toward him.

"Are you going to let the traitor of the Riegelhof family alone?"

"Are you crazy? Now Ludwig can't forgive the girl any more than they do. I saved her life and raised her, but that ungrateful thing!"

Count Riegelhoff muttered lowly as he glared in the direction where Kilian and Edith had disappeared.

"I think Killian Ludwig has become a person now. I shall bury her with the Ludwig guy."

Shane by his side nodded as if he agreed with him. Then, Archduke Langston approached them.

"How are you? count Riegelhoff."

"Ah! your Highness!"

Count Riegelhoff smiled, as if he'd been in a bad mood.

"Now I'm wondering if it's better to start talking about it."

Archduke Langston said lightly, looking around the banquet hall, which was in full swing. Today was the day they decided to show their power. It was a risk, but he thought if he did something today where all the nobles greeted each other he could turn things around.

"I will soon bring in those who agree with me."

Count Riegelhoff spoke in a hushed tone and walked away silently in the corner of the banquet hall with Shane, then disappeared.

***

We kissed and exchanged trivial gossip for a long time even after the heat had subsided, and then, when the air became chilled to the bone we finally opened the balcony door and stepped out. suddenly, a blast of hot air hit me, and my cheeks felt like they were burning. Or perhaps it's because we doing something dirty behind the door where is closed, which is close to crowded places. Killian and me made eyes contact, then laughed, after that we averted our gaze and made eyes contact again. Does this mean it's a 'something'? A thrill thing that I had never felt in my previous life shook my whole heart.

"Oh. Killian!"

Then when Cliff approached and called Killian.

"I've been looking for you while ago. Where did you go?"

"Ahh, well. . . . It's so hot inside the banquet hall, so we went out for a while to get some air."

But then Cliff gave him a meaningful smile and whispered, while covering his mouth with his hand.

"Killian, i think there's something on you lips."

At that moment, Killian and I both raised our hands to cover our mouths without realizing it.

'I already wiped it off, but was there any lipstick marks remains?'

I was so embarrassed. But Cliff turned to me with a wry smile.