# Chapter 38
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Episode 38
"The words are Cheongsanyusu."
The queen laughed and ordered Anita.
"Show me the golden sword.
"I'll have to check things out before the title transfer ceremony."
Before Anita could respond, the servants behind them extended their golden swords towards the queen.
The queen, holding the golden sword as if it were her own, looked closely at the carefully crafted blade.
"Is Veronica shipping this item very well?"
Lancelo gave the answer.
"They said they told me to hide it secretly and catch a fake."
"Did you hide it?
That's an interesting story.
"How did you get it back?"
I thought that this time Lancelot would take his place again, but for some reason his eyes were focused on Anita.
The doctor told me to speak directly.
"Oh, actually, this morning...
."
I had no choice but to tell the queen what happened this morning.
The Queen's sour face occasionally gave way to a mocking laugh.
At first I thought he was suppressing a yawn because his story was boring.
'Your Majesty the Queen hides her emotions as skillfully as Lancelot.'
Only later did I realize that the Queen extremely refrained from expressing her emotions so as not to lose her dignity as a monarch.
"He seems very intelligent, just like Sir Vincent."
When her father's name was mentioned, Anita unconsciously raised her voice.
"Do you know my father?"
"We never met, but the former Duke of Edenbahir always mentioned your name.
"He said you were the smartest person he ever met."
"My father is the person I respect the most."
"His disappearance is truly sad news.
"I hope we meet again soon."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
The queen carefully lowered the golden sword and asked in a slightly lighter voice.
“I heard that this banquet was a debutante.
Is that correct?”
It was only for a moment, but Anita's mind stopped working and froze.
'Debutante...
Yes, that's right.
This year I was planning to introduce my debutante.
"My dad decided to be my first dance partner."
It was something I completely forgot about when my family fell apart and my father disappeared.
"How could His Majesty know this fact...?" ."
"How do you know?
"Your husband told me."
I didn't know that Lancelot would remember that fact.
"I made a pact with Lancelot to give strength to your shoulders.
"I will give you a third chance to dance at my birthday banquet."
The third dance at the Queen's birth party means dancing after the royal family.
Since the ball began after the third couple danced, the three couples who danced before could be considered the face of the banquet and a symbol of honor.
"How dare I become the master of the third dance?
Only Your Majesty's interest is enough.
"Please go back on your decision."
The three couples dancing at a banquet hosted by the royal family are almost a constant presence.
King and Queen, Prince Maxim and his fiance.
The last couple is managed by the most respected adult among those of high status and experience.
At this banquet, anyone could tell that it was the great lady's place.
"Ma'am, just give me some advice."
The queen looked at Anita with somewhat serious eyes.
"In this kingdom, the only women of higher status than you are me and Veronica Edenbahir.
We must never forget that fact."
"I'll keep that in mind."
"Besides, there are people everywhere who want to boil you.
If you are born shy, you will be looked down upon.
Therefore, if an opportunity arises, it is right to seize it and think about it later."
Anita lowered her head after a brief silence.
"I dare to make a request to Her Majesty the Queen.
"I think it is right that the third dance should be your turn."
The queen's eyebrows furrowed slightly.
He seemed unhappy with Anita, who was trying to back down like a coward despite repeated advice.
"Give me a fourth chance at prom instead."
However, at his subsequent request, the distorted eyebrows gently relaxed.
"room?"
"Before the dance begins, I have a gift I would like to offer Her Majesty the Queen."
"A gift, a gift?"
Lancelot, who received the queen's gaze, helped Anita with a short word.
"It will be worth seeing.
"The expression on the lady's face when she saw the gift."
"Lancelo says so, I'm very anxious.
Good evening.
I'll give you a fourth chance to dance.
"I hope you don't disappoint my expectations."
"Of course.
Thank you, Your Majesty."
finished.
Anita let out an inaudible sigh of relief and slowly backed away.
Just before leaving the throne room, the queen, who was drinking wine, spoke in passing.
"You two seem to be getting along really well."
Anita, scared, tried to loosen the grip she was holding.
However, Lancelot responded proudly, grabbing Anita's twitching hand and pulling her away.
"I've known you for 10 years, so it's hard to be mean."
"Well, I didn't mean it like that."
Anita, who left the throne room holding her breath, pushed Lancelot's hand away with a visibly tired face.
"really...
I don't know how many times my heart tried to stop.
"Why didn't you let go?"
Lancelot responded, moving away from the advancing attendant.
"I need to appeal to the Queen so that you don't become an impromptu duchess."
Strangely, the tire was hard.
“Otherwise, the Queen would have helped you at once.
"You probably don't want to worry about putting effort into a card that's going to be discarded anyway."
"Are you saying we can avoid the Queen's suspicions just by joining hands?"
"Because I know that even if I die soon, I'm not the kind of person who will do that."
I racked my brain but couldn't think of anything to answer.
He gently guided Anita by the shoulder and whispered softly into Anita's ear.
It was a photo of a lover whispering to everyone who saw it.
"Then try being a little bolder with me in front of the queen, ma'am.
"If you act like a squirrel being hunted by a hawk, you'll soon be caught."
A squirrel being hunted by a hawk?
Anita, who was crying, shook her shoulders and responded as if she was making a statement.
"good.
I will act boldly, at least in the royal castle.
"Don't be surprised."
"I'm looking forward to it."
What to expect?
Anita passed him and walked right behind the servant.
'Maybe it's a fox or a raccoon.
What is a squirrel?
A squirrel...
'It's so trivial.'
If I'm not mistaken, I think Lancelot smiled slightly.
***
The schedule for the title succession ceremony has changed.
It was decided to hold a succession ceremony starting the Queen's birthday banquet.
This could be considered the greatest honor for a noble.
This meant that the queen's love for the new head of Edenbahir was sky-high and that she had no intention of hiding him from the world.
However, if there is an unexpected problem you face.
The couple has one bedroom.
'Oh my God. that's right.
We were a couple...
.'
Arriving a day late, Lancelot's luggage was unpacked in "the Edenbahir couple's room."
Lancelot was leaning against the door while Anita did her best to inspect the room as thoroughly as possible.
"You won't be allowed in tonight."
Anita had no choice but to ask why, as it was news that raised questions even though she was alone for an hour.
"Can't you come in?"
"There is a custom in Hicksen of pouring alcohol on the successor who is scheduled to attend the title succession ceremony.
"I was anxious because people who wanted to hear his story couldn't call me in broad daylight."
"Do I have to go too?"
"no.
"You rest today."
On the first day, Anita arrived at the royal castle.
As stated, he was out of the room all night.
I woke up mid-morning to check the seat next to me, but it was clearly cold without a trace.
He showed up at noon the next day and had lunch with Anita with a healthy face and no sign of alcohol.
"You won't be allowed in tonight either.
"I decided to have a drink with some disgruntled nobles among the investors in Hicksen's Kalasgo Trust."
"Those who spread false rumors?"
"We'll have to talk about it to find out.
If we can convince them, Kalasgo can survive without much risk for now.
Of course, 90% of this is thanks to you being by my side as Duchess of Edenbahir."
Anita spread apple jam on her bread, embarrassed.
"There's no need to praise me so much...
."
"Do I look like a person who will speak empty words in your eyes?"
"hmm. no."
Whatever the reason, Anita's mental stability was assured when Lancelot emptied her room the next day.