# Chapter 10
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"Ah, I remembered.
"You are the daughter of the Ezelot family that Charon invited."
That's it!
I wanted to immediately clap my hands and scream, but every time I opened my mouth my words shook.
"Yes that's right."
Thanks to that, my voice floated away, like that of a child who wasn't good enough.
shit.
I lowered my head, feeling shame and despair.
"I think I was rude.
"So I guess it was because of Lord Lockherd that he was in the imperial castle."
Pansion consistently used honorifics even for me, who appeared to be much younger than me.
Was there such a righteous man in the world?
The only men around me were always self-indulgent, provocative, and childish.
I calmly took a breath and opened my mouth.
"Yes, I went to see Brother Rockherd because I was curious about his training.
"I decided after thinking for a few days, but it happened to be a day when the training schedule was closed to the public."
Pan Shion laughed lightly.
Anyone could see that it was a superficial laugh.
"He is a particularly special knight among the many knights in the empire.
Then, my lady, you can be proud of Lord Lockherd.
If you have time, try holding Sir Lockherd's hand at least once.
"You'll soon realize how hard you're working."
Be proud of Rockherd?
When the sky falls, it falls, and I will never be proud of Rockherd until I die.
It was the same for Rick and Eden.
Well, Eden might be different.
Unable to answer that I would definitely understand, I racked my brain to find a suitable answer.
Keep talking so the conversation doesn't end awkwardly and give a reasonable but elegant response.
"OK.
But unfortunately, Brother Rockherd isn't here.
...
...
"If it's okay, can I hold your hand?"
Pan Shion's expression changed slightly, as if a window had broken.
He looked at me with a relaxed expression, as if he had heard something in vain, and then cleared his throat slightly.
"My hands have a lot of scars and calluses, so they must be ugly."
Pan Shion looked a little uncomfortable saying this.
Can't we communicate this time?
However, he seemed very proud of the countless traces of training in the knight's hands.
Mentioning Rockherd's name and telling him to hold his hand didn't seem like he just said it because he had nothing to say.
I just wanted to check the source of this feeling of pride.
They say you should be careful what you say if you're stupid...
...
.
"Was I too presumptuous?
If you feel uncomfortable, refuse.
"You don't need to force me to comply."
I think it was my mistake.
Strange, I think Rockherd usually conducts conversations this way.
Pansion, who had been looking into my eyes, finally opened his mouth.
"...
...no.
"It can't be uncomfortable."
He took three steps forward, closing the distance between us to one step.
When I looked closely, Pansion was much bigger than Nezar.
Thanks to this, the reality that I was a stocky 15-year-old boy became clear to me.
Is this just a 10 year gap?
He stood in front of me with a somewhat strange look and silently extended his right hand.
The palm of the knight training his sword was crushed much harder than I expected.
As Pan Shion said, not only were there small scratches and calluses, but the lower thumb joint was twisted as if it had received a huge shock.
"Here, doesn't it hurt?"
He pointed to his thumb joint.
In response to my question, he waved his hand like it was nothing.
"It doesn't hurt.
"It's a wound that happened over 7 years ago, so it's not a big deal anymore."
"Isn't it uncomfortable?"
"If it were uncomfortable, I would have given up being a knight a long time ago."
I looked at her skin for a moment.
Unlike the awkward moment before, now it was calm and serene, like the moment we met and gave Gypsophila to each other.
Then, I lowered my head and slowly grabbed Pansion's finger.
It wasn't that rough, but the hard and bumpy texture was clearly felt under the palm.
Wow, your hands are really big.
I extended my other arm and tried to examine Pansion's hand in detail.
The shape of her hands was very interesting to me, who always saw only soft, squishy, warm things.
At least until Pansion pulls his hand away.
I lifted my gaze to the suddenly empty grip.
Pansion was looking at me with wide eyes.
"Are you displeased?"
"No, it's not that...
...
."
So why are you leaving me out?
I calmly removed my arm and looked into his eyes.
Dark blonde hair swayed in the passing wind.
"I didn't know you would actually touch me."
“Would it have been better to ask that too?
"Can I really touch you?"
There was no response.
Is this a sign of refusal?
He must have been uncomfortable with me watching, so he quickly looked away and extended his hand again.
I spoke in a firm voice, feeling like I was going to throw it away again.
"I'm really going to touch on this.
OK?" That means it's okay for you to give me your hand now, right?"
"...
...ha.
Yes, play as much as you want.
As soon as I gave permission, I grabbed Pan Shion's large hand.
He turned his head toward the chrysanthemum garden.
Was he embarrassed?
For some reason, despite his large size, he seemed to have a delicate side.
Or maybe he just doesn't like my demands.
Pan Shion's reaction made me uncomfortable for no reason.
I lightly grabbed his ring finger and let go.
"I'm sorry sir.
You can turn your head again.
"I apologize if you are offended."
I think this method is wrong.
After all, we shouldn't have used guys like Rockherd as an example.
Mr.
A, I wanted to take a look at the past, which I have always delved into books of knowledge.
Because the thick book contained nothing resembling how to treat a noble.
As her shoulders slumped in an expression of reflection, Pan Shion quickly shook her head.
"No, I definitely didn't want to turn my head like that.
Just a little...
...
."
Pan Shion, who was interrupting his words, closed her mouth for a moment and looked around.
"It's Charon's voice."
I straightened my shoulders at his words and focused all my attention on listening.
I didn't hear any voices, but I heard the urgent sound of shoes.
Pan Shion, who was silent for a moment, as if lost in thought, slowly opened his mouth.
"It seemed like he wasn't adapting easily to the castle, but his expression brightened greatly after receiving the lady's response.
"It's only for two days."
"Charon?"
He lowered his head and slowly swallowed.
The appearance of the neck tremor was clearly visible.
"Yes, my brother and I are busy with our own work, so we can't take good care of Karon.
She told me not to worry because she was fine, but because she had such a good heart, I was worried that she might be sick inside.
"I'm so glad you came."
I remembered the attitude of the maid that I witnessed at the Knights' headquarters.
I'm fine, La.
The wall of kindness that Charon thought was probably not that low, and he seemed unable to tell Pansion about the unfair treatment he was receiving.
Why?
Why did the Duchess notice this?
"Hey, Mistress Katrina?
Where are you now?"
Now the sound of shoes came very close to me, not far away.
It seemed like they couldn't locate me and Pansion because the fence decorated with chrysanthemums was right above the top of my head.
I turned my gaze and looked at Pan Shion.
He was already looking at me.
"I think I'll have to go.
It was a pleasure meeting you, young lady.
Please have fun."
Pansion briefly tilted her head and disappeared into the garden where yellow petals were in full bloom.
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"I heard that you liked the garden...
...
.
"If you don't mind, I'd like to talk in the front yard instead of inside the house."
Charon's expression was the shyness of a girl facing her first love.
Thanks to that, my feeling of seeing a face full of expectation became strange.
It was the first time a girl my age spoke and acted like she was waiting for me.
I was worried that he might not be able to meet my expectations.
"This garden is a garden that the Duchess loves very much.
Brother Pansion said that not only did he design it himself, but he also maintained it consistently for several years."
The garden table decorated with pure white lace matched the atmosphere of bright yellow flower petals very well.
However, Charonte's dress, which invited me, seemed much inferior to the quality of the lace fabric.
Her name is the daughter of a duke, but she dresses like that when she meets someone from outside.
Are you really ignoring me now?
I felt like the pride I had cultivated was being undermined.
"I heard that Lady Katrina also has a brother.
"Can you tell me who they are?"
The maid approached the table and picked up the teapot.
It was a ceramic with blue vines drawn on a pure white background.
I looked down, unimpressed, at the deep red water flowing into my teacup.
"Of course.
My oldest brother is Eden Ezelot, my second brother is Rockherd Ezelot and my third brother is Rick Ezelot.
The three have very different personalities...
...
.
In fact, it's difficult to say anything because I have little interaction with brother Eden due to the large age difference."
The color of the teapot the maid was holding changed.
This time it was ceramic with green vines drawn on a pure white background.
The maid poured the teapot into a glass that clearly belonged to Charon.
Likewise, Dahong's tea flowed.
"Brother Rockherd and Brother Rick have similar personalities.
They both have a very playful and annoying personality, but Brother Rockherd is a little more cunning.
Brother Rick is relatively calmer and likes to read.
In conclusion, all three of them have very different personalities than mine.
Compared to my brothers, I tend to be quiet and well-behaved.
"Like a precocious young lady."
To be exact, I hope so.
Charon covered his mouth and laughed at my words.
However, I just listened, and my eyes were still focused on the teapot that the maid was pouring.
Soon the waitress brought to the table a plate full of cheese muffins and strawberry mousse cake.
Next was a full cup of tea.
The tea served in the blue vine teapot is for me, and the tea served in the green vine teapot is for Karon.
I wrinkled my face nervously.
This is such obvious and ugly bullying.
"for a moment."
That's when Charon's hand went to the teacup.
I quickly reached out and took the glass from her.
"Strangely, the color of this car looks more refined.
It is a very beautiful red color, like ruby.
"If it's okay, can I drink?"
Charon looked into my eyes with a confused expression and immediately nodded.
However, the situation of the maid next to her seemed a little different.
When I looked at him, he tried to reach me with a confused look in his eyes.
"Wow, my lady, just a moment...
...
!"
The temperature I felt at the tip of my nose was perfect.
I ignored the maid's words and took a sip of tea.
The seductive aroma and flavor of black tea and the disgusting energy that emerges at the end.
I couldn't swallow even one bite and spit out the tea.
As I exhaled, the putrid smell entered my nostrils, making everything even more difficult.
"Knock, call!"
"M-young?"
A figure approached behind me with an urgent voice.
It was Charon.
"Gwae, are you okay?
What happened suddenly...
...?"
Why would you do that?
A maid who doesn't understand the subject made tea with spoiled water!
I turned into a triangle and held the teacup on the table in my hands.
And then he threw the tea straight at the shameless-looking maid.
What do you know about New Katrina?
I feel so dirty now!
The red liquid floated into the air and landed on the woman's chest.
"Kyaaaaah!"