# Chapter 37
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Episode 37
As soon as they left the station, they got into a car that was waiting for them.
As a large, thin piece of luggage was carried behind the box containing the golden sword, Lancelot looked at Anita with a questioning expression.
"This is the first time I've seen this."
"huh.
"This is a painting I prepared to give to Her Majesty the Queen."
Responding to Anita's response, Lancelot got out of the car without hesitation and tore off part of the wrapping paper that protected the painting.
He looked at the photo through the hole, went back to the car and spoke as if he were passing by.
"It's a perverted image."
Anita looked at Lancelot with shocked eyes.
“Bye, do you look perverted?
What do we do?
Because I don't know how to look at photos.
Should I remove this?
"What are you doing?"
The way he calmly asked questions was the exact opposite of the harsh assessment he showed before.
"The queen isn't as united as you think.
It's something you decided to give as a gift, so give it as a gift.
"Whether it's a painting or a moth larva."
Is it because I know it means not to be discouraged?
The lightly spoken words instilled a subtle sense of courage in Anita.
"huh.
...
"But I don't think it's a moth larva."
Lancelot skillfully pretended not to hear Anita's taunts.
"Does anything special happen while I'm gone?"
"Ah!
This morning, Uncle Norman tried to hide the golden sword with his maid.
I almost ended up taking the fake golden sword he gave me...
."
"what?"
"don't worry.
"Because I brought the real thing safely."
Anita quickly waved her hand, unable to hide her bewilderment.
“I intend to take this opportunity to replace all of the mansion’s staff.
"I told Jill this and we will be hiring new employees next week, excluding the second floor employees."
"Are you saying he humbly handed over his authority?"
"huh.
"I negotiated on the condition that this matter would be kept secret from you."
Lancelot's expression strangely changed once again.
Thanks to that, I lost a bit of confidence.
"why?
"Did I make a mistake?"
"no.
"It's amazing that you would lie so casually with a face like that."
lie?
Are you referring to the part that was told verbatim to Lancelot, despite his promise to hide it?
'But I have no intention of considering that person's position.'
He and the damn thing were the ones who stole Anita's father from her life.
There was no desire to coexist.
"Very well, Anita Edenbahir.
It's so good that it makes all my worries from last night go to waste.
I'm curious about the saga.
"How did you find the location of the golden sword so quickly?"
Anita slowly caught her breath.
My heart still races when I remember the moment I confronted Norman as the golden sword disappeared.
I treated Norman as calmly as possible, but my hands were drenched in cold sweat.
"As the Duke's residence is located right in the center of Shabalon, I thought it would be impossible to get him out of the mansion even if he was aware of people's attention.
In that case, we have no choice but to hide him in the Duke's mansion...
."
Anita slowly recalled the memories of that time.
“I said all the staff on the second floor were trustworthy.
We boldly excluded the second floor, the kitchen and the garden where they worked.
"I didn't think he would pull such a big trick as he only had to fool me for 10 minutes."
Therefore, the only vacancies left were the 1st, 3rd and 4th floors.
"You just became hostess and were trained in royal etiquette for two whole weeks.
I never would have guessed what I would expect.
"That complacency was the biggest weakness."
"Did you even expect that?"
"Roughly speaking.
"The Great Lady regards the golden sword as Edenbahir's shackles."
I was convinced of this too.
The grande dame is ready to use Lancelot to get what she wants.
"Anita Edenbahir."
"huh?"
"Your lips are too small."
"...uh?"
I was so shocked that I wondered what happened to my ears.
"You speak so well with such small lips."
But it didn't appear to be an auditory hallucination.
Lancelot's eyes were fixed on Anita's lips.
Aware of the look, she couldn't say anything and kept her mouth closed as if she had become mute.
Lancelot's face, which had been alert, suddenly hardened.
"That means you did a good job.
Did my words offend you?
If you were offended, be careful from now on...
."
"no!
It's not unpleasant at all.
Oh, we're a couple.
Sure, they're a temporary couple, but they're still a couple.
"There's no reason to be offended."
The problem is probably with her tongue, which stutters like an idiot.
It's nothing special, so don't get excited.
Lancelot will be uncomfortable if he notices.
Anita was hypnotized.
Lancelot doesn't like me, Lancelot doesn't like me...
.
"...Yes, you are my wife.
Although a low, murmuring voice was heard, Anita did not stop hypnotizing herself to protect her mind.
***
The Royal Castle was very close to Hicksen station.
As we arrived in 7 minutes by steam car, it is no exaggeration to say that the story was built inside the royal castle.
It is said that Venetian II, who led the industrial revolution in the Kingdom of Montebbio, was crazy about trains.
I didn't think it was a lie.
'Oh my God.
It looks bigger than an amusement park.
Anita's face was pressed against the window as we passed the Royal Castle checkpoint and an impressively sized garden.
Even at the moment when Wang Sung's servant opens the door of a stopped car.
"Welcome, Lancelot.
Her Majesty the Queen is calling.
"He really wants to see his wife."
The white-haired old man looked at Lancelot and Anita and smiled.
Even the old man's smile seemed full of dignity to Anita, who was visiting the castle for the first time.
Anita, who was stiff, was gently guided by the arm by her husband, Lancelot.
"Don't be nervous.
"Even though she is a queen, she is nothing more than a noble middle-aged woman."
“Ha ha ha.
"Lancelo's sense of humor is what His Majesty loves most."
Either way, it's a slight on the royal family.
Should I laugh along too?
"Ah!
Nice to meet you, Mrs.
Edenbahir.
This old man is Count Gauss, chamberlain of the royal castle.
Please feel free to call me Count Gauss."
"Nice to meet you, Count Gauss."
The interior of the royal castle was as elegant as the garden.
Anita, who was looking at the golden walls and ceiling, walked close to Lancelot.
"Her Majesty the Queen has never met my father.
"How surprised would you be if you found out what happened today?"
“Even if you are surprised, you don’t need to worry.
Because I'm by your side.
Lancelot replaced her casually and held out his hand.
"to take."
"hand?
But that's polite...
."
"doesn't mind.
"Because it's a photo the queen would like."
Do you like this?
As Lancelot said it was okay, I held his outstretched hand.
Their long fingers intertwined and touched each other.
'We've walked hand in hand many times, but this is the first time we've held hands.'
I felt as if every nerve in my body was concentrated in the hand I held with him.
Thanks to this, the tension decreased, but a different meaning of tension emerged.
She began to worry that her hands were sweaty, that she was holding his hand too tightly, and that her nails might rub against his skin.
By paying attention to various aspects, Anita had already arrived at the queen's throne room.
"Her Majesty the Queen.
"This is Mrs.
Anita Edenbahir, of the Edenbahir family."
When the door opened, a large space appeared.
The queen was sitting in a golden chair on a red carpet.
Anita and Lancelot approached him and slowly knelt down.
"It is an honor for our family to meet you, Your Majesty.
"This is Anita Edenbahir."
As we hold each other's hands.
Cold sweat ran down Anita's back.
'Why won't Lancelot let go of your hand?'
I tried to force the capsule out, but its grip on my hand wouldn't budge.
"Get up."
Uh, what should I do?
Her Majesty the Queen must be...
.
"Come closer."
It was definitely a sound...
.
"Incredible."
As expected, the reviews...!
"Where did you attract such a great beauty, Lancelot?"
'Ah.'
Anita blinked blankly and breathed a sigh of relief in her heart.
The Queen's interest seemed to be focused on Anita's appearance rather than her joined hands.
It was hard to understand, but it was lucky that she was still in control.
'More than that, Her Majesty the Queen calls Lancelot in a very friendly manner.'
Considering the context, it was not surprising.
It was said that just as Anita spent the winter at Edenbahir Manor, Lancelot spent the summer at the royal castle.
Lancelot was the king's only grandson (his nephew's son) and a close friend of Prince Maximus, whom the king had handpicked.
From her point of view, the Queen may have felt more like an aunt than Matilda.
Lancelot responded in a tone so insignificant that it even sounded arrogant.
"I was never fooled.
"He was by my side from the beginning."