# Chapter 9
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A few days later.
Even the carpet beneath my shoes feels damp from the rain that has been falling since this morning.
I picked up the letter carefully placed on the table in my room.
The seal on the clean, wrinkle-free envelope was that of an eagle with rough feathers.
"What is that?"
Daisy, who was serving tea, answered my question.
"Ah, the letter arrived for you.
A person named Charonte, from the Entera family, sent it to you.
Do you know him?"
"Caron Entera?"
Maybe I've heard of it, maybe not.
I immediately removed the seal and opened the envelope.
This was the second time a letter arrived for personal reasons.
Coincidentally, the first letter I received was a recommendation for admission to the Imperial Academy, which was given to all children of noble families around the age of thirteen.
Other than that, no letter addressed to Katrina Ezelot arrived.
My personal social life has been bleak this entire time.
"To Lady Katrina Ezelot...
...
."
I calmly read the content of the letter.
At the same time, I managed to remember that Charon Entera was a girl I met when I was following Rockherd.
I thought he was simply an illegitimate child with a pretty face, but Charon's handwriting was as elegant and smooth as Eden's.
And most of all, there were no difficult words and it was very easy to understand.
It wasn't a sentence full of bravado, typical of nobles who dragged out various things to appear plausible.
Hmm.
I think it's because I didn't have literacy classes.
"What is written there?
"This is the first time a letter from you has arrived and I'm very nervous."
After carefully checking the endpoint of the last line, I folded the letter.
Somehow it felt like I was dreaming.
"You invited me."
"oh my god!
Are you sure?
Is this the Duke of Entera's tea party?"
I don't know why, but Daisy's face looks dreamier than mine.
No, it wasn't like I was dreaming, it felt like I was swimming in it.
“By the way, does His Excellency Entera have a daughter?
...
.
"I thought there were only two children."
"You're right.
Charon is not the Duchess's biological son.
"This letter is not an invitation to tea, it is simply an invitation to me only."
It truly was an opportunity made in heaven.
Today is already the third day since I recalled memories from my past life.
The stage finally appeared to show off the social etiquette we have perfected.
Even if the stage is just a small reception room!
To achieve something big, you need to climb the stairs step by step, starting with small steps.
Starting with a one-on-one tea party with Charonte, we will begin to imagine a vibrant future for New Katrina!
"Mmmmm, okay.
"It was good you told me your name that day."
"Wouldn't the Countess be angry?"
"Your mother?"
"Even so, he has always been concerned about the young lady's social activities, even if she is the daughter of a duke, if she is an illegitimate daughter...
...
."
Daisy's calm face was full of worry.
In my head, I imagined informing my mother that I had received an invitation from an illegitimate son.
But no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't make a decent drawing.
That's because it was the first time in my life that I was invited by someone.
"Well, you're not the kind of person to get mad about something like that."
maybe.
Part of me believed not, but I still felt like I needed to get permission in the morning, just in case.
If you're against it until the end...
What if I have to run away then?
***
The first day of the grand plan to find a girlfriend has arrived.
It was a moment that I had been looking forward to with my heart pounding for two days without being able to sleep properly.
From receiving the letter until today, when I decided to visit Enterera, the photo of me sitting face to face with Charonte and laughing haha passed through my head dozens of times.
"Rockherd came today?"
“The second master returned home late in the morning.
"I heard you're going to get some rest today."
It was the answer I was waiting for.
Considering that Rockherd returned after four days, it was highly likely that Pansion would also return home to Enterera.
good.
So, today's goal is to develop a normal friendship with Charon and at the same time spy on Lord Pansion in Enterera Castle.
You don't need anything else, just check the face.
No, just pay a little more attention to your body.
Now it was more of a necessity than a necessity.
I must see Lord Pansion today!
The more I thought about it, the happier I felt about my actions that day when I chased Rockherd.
In fact, Rockherd has been busy with work these past few days and has not been able to return to the castle.
I was so nervous that I didn't have time to see how curly my hair was or how my clothes fit me.
I went towards my mother's room the moment Daisy touched me.
And he spoke with confidence.
I need to meet Charon Entera of the Duchy of Entera!
"So, Kate, are you saying you're going to Castle Entera like this now?"
Surprisingly, my mother's response was beyond my expectations.
I blinked and looked at my dress with a confused expression.
Then he raised his arm and traced her forehead and the top of her head.
"Are you okay?
"They said Daisy was as beautiful as a fairy."
"Daisy, she helped you with social activities, what did she do?
The girl you're serving is a friendless street girl, so is there a need to keep an eye on the latest trends?
The look you have now is the style that was popular 7 years ago.
"Kids these days are trying to put one more thing on their heads, but the only decoration on their head is a butterfly-shaped sapphire and a golden decoration."
It was such a painful criticism that it made my entire solar plexus hurt.
But the biggest problem is that there was nothing wrong with what my mother said.
I'm sorry, Daisy.
I made you take care of a friendless girl...
...
.
I'm so guilty.
"yet...
...
.
Well, it might not be that bad.
"You said the child named Charon Entera was an external child?"
If it is an outside child, does that mean it is an illegitimate child?
I hesitated and then shook my head.
"yes."
"So there's no need to use everything you don't have.
I think you would be better off right now if you weren't being treated well. done.
Instead of trying to do something and messing it up even more, leave it at that.
"When I get back, I'll start by matching the dress and jewelry."
My mother's permission was granted.
Instead of being overjoyed, I was stunned.
He said it in a tone that said I would be ignored even if I went, but he suddenly changed his words to simply go, so I was confused if it was okay to go.
But if I don't go, when will I have another chance?
I stood up politely and bowed.
"Then, I'll be back."
"I don't want to be polite, so just act like you are now.
"Don't come back with another accident."
As soon as I closed the door, I left the castle with quick steps.
Part of me wanted to fly, but I couldn't for fear of damaging my hair and dress.
Daisy held both hands as she watched me enter the carriage.
He had a face that looked like tears would fall if you touched it.
"Oh my God, my lady is leaving to meet her friend..." ...
.
"Am I dreaming now?"
"Stop it and go inside quickly.
"I'm so embarrassed right now because of you."
However, Daisy, who stayed by my side for almost 7 years, was a leader in the world of stubborn people who saw only what they wanted to see and heard only what they wanted to hear.
Therefore, there was no way my unpleasant words could have been heard by her ears.
“I’ll bake you some warm scones when I get home.
Oh no...
...
.
Come for lots of delicious desserts and don't even bother looking at things like scones!
"I'll keep it cold, so don't go in and eat it!"
Anyone who sees you will think you are going to study abroad in a far away country.
I tapped the carriage wall nervously.
If I continued to listen to Daisy's advice, I felt like my old temper would come out.
"Please let the carriage leave!"
***
The Duke of Entera, together with the Count of Ezelot, is a family responsible for the eastern part of the empire.
It had a conservative atmosphere as it had a deep history, and unlike most noble families where the eldest son was unconditionally determined as successor regardless of gender, only the eldest son could become the head of the family.
This was not the only characteristic of the Duke of Enterera.
As I passed Entera Castle, I learned one more new fact: Entera Castle was old enough to be compared to an imperial castle.
"I'm sorry, Lady Ezelot.
Lady Charon hasn't finished preparing yet."
Also, I just realized something else.
There is clear trouble between Duke Entera and Charon.
"Not ready yet?"
He raised his chin, clearly showing that he was offended.
I took special care to be neither late nor early, but all my efforts to ensure the driver's perfect timing were in vain.
"Yes, I have nothing to say.
I'm really sorry."
The question is: why is it late?
Just like Nezar, he narrowed his eyes and looked at the maid who lowered her head.
It was not easy to determine whether it was Karon's tardiness or the employee's harassment.
I think it's more the latter than the former.
"What...
..., I can't help it.
"Where can I wait?"
"I'll take you to the living room right now."
I shook my head at her response.
It was a pleasant day, so there didn't seem to be any need to spend time indoors.
"I want to see the garden in front of the castle. are you well?"
The smell of chrysanthemums that I smelled while walking still lingered near my nose.
Generally, castles tend their gardens in summer or spring, but this one, like Ezelot, seemed to be most fragrant in autumn.
Fortunately, the maid didn't reject my request.
I left behind the refreshments that were being prepared one by one and entered the monotonous landscape of the chrysanthemum garden.
I felt dizzy as I smelled the fragrance I had only smelled through the tea.
Sabak.
It was then.
Someone's footsteps were heard not far away.
At first I thought she was a maid, but the sound wasn't urgent and had weight, so it seemed like she wasn't an employee of the castle.
Since I heard that, the other person must have realized that I was pretending to be popular.
While thinking about this, I wandered outside the garden and soon a person appeared where I was.
A completely unexpected man.
"...
...Gypsophila?"
I was surprised by his words and looked at my chest.
It was an instinctive reaction to find the gypsophila that was in the vase.
It was natural, but since he came out naked, it was impossible for him to hold anything.
My hands and chest were empty and empty.
"This is the person I saw in the imperial castle.
Who are you?"
The man's voice was lower and darker than Nezar's, as if he were crawling underground in the late morning.
I stared into the man's glowing purple eyes.
As I was only four steps ahead of him, I could clearly see the black dots under his eyes.
"I am...
...
."
Only then did I realize this.
That this man is Pansion Entera.
Lord Pansion is right in front of you!
My heart was beating like a child caught stealing.
Even though we had met a few days ago, it felt strange, like we were seeing each other for the first time.
A face shape with soft, elegant lines.
Skin that is neither dark nor light.
From long, hard eyes to a robust body.
Looking at it, there were more than one or two places that reminded him of Charon.
Like violet eyes or the soft scent of autumn sunlight.
Although their appearances were slightly different, the atmosphere they gave off was very similar.
As expected, there was a reason why he was loved by noble ladies.
Pansion was a true knight, no match for someone like Rockherd.
"I am Ka, the Lady of Charonte Entera...
...
."