night encounter

While riding in a carriage, she watched the night light that sparkled in the sky, a dry wind blew, and leaves showered the ground, signs of the autumn's approach appeared.

Peasants walked under the lit lanterns and the mansion of Viscount Wizen could be seen in the distance.

: Sir Hans..

:Yes young lady?

Is something bothering you?

:No..it's just stuffy..

:We will arrive at our destination soon, don't worry.

When the carriage passed through the gate, applause began.

The butler shouted...

:The heiress of the Edingberg's Marquisate and the birthday girl of the evening have arrived... Vienna dels Edingberg!!

Sir Hans came down and gave her his hand with all elegance..

:Take my hand milady..

:Thank you..

Entering the banquet hall, guests began to greet her one after another and wish her all the best, and at the end it was the organizer's turn.

Approaching our lady, the Viscountess laughed.

: Greetings to the young heiress of the Edingberg family, and... congratulations on your 20th birthday. I hope you enjoy the evening I am organizing,and you enjoy the joyful atmosphere.

_what a happy atmosphere.. everyone pierces me with their eyes, waiting for my collapse, showing their hypocritical smiles and.._

:my lady..would you agree to give your first dance?

_who is this... I don't remember ever meeting him.._

: And you..

:Oh, I'm sorry, that was rude of me, let me introduce myself, my name is Derek Treat Montfleur, I am the heir of the Harrow Montflair from 'Ontario'.

:Nice to meet you and...

:It won't be polite if you refuse me

: I don't think so,it's your reputation which will suffer if you are rejected, so why should I be afraid?

: they call you the lavender flower of the empire, if you refuse me, your reputation will suffer..

:Are you so sure about this?

Pretending that she had fallen, she severely crushed her hand with her nails...

:Ahhh!

Having fallen to the floor, she pushed the table with drinks behind her and spilled everything on herself.

Her blue dress was covered with scarlet spots.

She started crying.

:God, whine.. whine..mfngh..

Why are you doing this to me

Having wiped away her pretentious tears, people began to crowd around these two, and those who stood aside began to whisper.

"Have you seen?

God, did he push her?

Look how ruined her dress is, but she is the star of the evening.

Did you see her hand, is that blood?

Maybe wine? She's all covered in it.

This evening is definitely ruined for her.

Do you know who is he?

I've never seen him..

Some kind of provincial joke.

Not so handsome...

Did he really force her to dance with him?

God, did she turn him down?

But this is too cruel of him.

_everyone is discussing me, I expected this by making this scene, but.._

Everyone was gossiping right in front of her, and casting glances at her, and no one inquired about her well-being.

:Milady...let me help you take a bath and change clothes.

: Yes, thank you, take me to the rest room.

Looking at her angrily, he bared his teeth but remained silent.

Her personal maid took her to the top floor, away from harpy eyes.

She helped her take a bath and change her clothes.

The young noblewoman's wet hair covered her bare shoulders.

:my lady..what perfume do you prefer?

: Without it, I...just want to go out and get some fresh air.

:Then let Sir Hans accompany you.

If you just want to freshen up, you can go to the balcony.

:No, I want to be alone..

I'll be back in 30 minutes.

: Sorry, but...the head maid ordered not to leave you unattended.

_does she not trust me that much... ugh_

:Okay, but let me dry my hair first.

: Yes of course, what hairstyle should I make you?

: You seem to have misunderstood, I don't want any hairstyles, I just want to dry my own hair.

:Ah, then I'll leave you alone.

Sir Hans will be waiting for you outside the door.

_ How can I escape from here? Of course, I didn't want to take such extreme measures, but I can't be accompanied all the time.

There must be some secret path leading to the street.

Maybe crawl through the window? Or bend down...? here..._

Looking out the window, she saw a huge tree growing nearby.

:Just what I need..!

Vienna climbed onto the branches and began to descend, but because she was wearing a long dress, she got caught and fell into the bushes.

:Agh, at least the fall was soft..

Phew, where should I go...

I'll take a walk before they start looking for me.

In 20 minutes:

:Sir, are you still here? Quite a while has passed since I left the room..

:Dina, has my lady fallen asleep? I haven't heard from her for a long time.

:Have you tried calling her?

:I didn't want to wake her up, I don't think anything happened to her...there was no noise..

: God..

Opening the door, Dina shouted

: my lady, you can't to chill here for a long time.

Frightened, Hans quietly murmur

: how can you be so rude and impudent with a young aristocrat ...!!!

But before he could finish, he saw an empty room...

Dina turned to face him, her eyes were full of anger..

:Are you sure you didn't fall asleep while you were waiting for her??!

Otherwise how could she leave a closed room?

:But... there is a window right there.

:The window is closed, and you think she could come down in a ballgown..

Damn, if something happens to my lady, I won't be able to blow my mind.

March in search, but... don't make a fuss...

: Going down to the back garden of the mansion, Hans began to look for his lady.

:Young Mistress! Milady! Please respond!

:Milady! Please don't cause problems.

: Lady! Mrs. Vienna! Where have you gone!?

Hearing the voice of her maid, the girl turned around...

_damn, she found me quickly!_

She lifted the hem of her dress and ran in a different direction.

As she ran past the tree, someone grabbed her by the waist and hid her in the bushes

:Who!

: Shh..

Covering her mouth with his hand, he whispered in her ear...

:quiet..! If you don't want her to catch us, then sit quietly and don't make any sounds.

They sat hugging each other until the servant's voice could be heard in the northern part of the palace.

_Who the hell is this, if someone catches us,I won't get away with just a scandal..._

:pfuaaaa...you blocked all my oxygen, Kha..Kha..

:You are exaggerating...

:Who you are?

:I? Well...

: From your expensive clothes, I can tell that you have ranks above viscount and marquis...

:Young Master!Mr. Argen! Mister....Please!! Answer!! You, ha..ha, have a lesson in geopolitics.. please come back!!

_he ran away from his house?

_Aren? Right! I'm Arjen Zinoa Milts._

:I apologize for not introducing myself earlier, I am the heir to the Duchy of Miltz, Arzhen Zinoa Miltz, nice to meet you lady.

: Greetings, I am the daughter of the Marquis of Edingberg.

Vienna dels Edingberg welcomes the future Duke.

_I didn't think that the future Duke was such a scoundrel, but it seems that the rumors about his beauty aren't exaggerated_

Bowing, she waved to her maid and left with her...

_next time if he tries to touch me, I will castrate him.

The next evening:

:YOU?!

:milady?!