# Chapter 47
Chapter 47
Was Raphael someone who would say such words?
Well, Cayena didn't know how he interacted with others.
He had never said similar words with such a gentle smile to the original Cayena.
"No.
I shouldn't get caught by your deceitful way of speaking."
Cayena shook her head and calmed her racing heart.
Maybe it was a good idea to end today's meeting here.
“… I will apologize first.
I have some work to finish today.
It may be best to reschedule our visit to the gym to authenticate the documents.
When she got up, Raphael followed her.
Cayena cooled her head and started walking.
Raphael followed behind her and said: — I will accompany you, Your Highness.
Cayena looked back to decline her escort.
“No!
You don't have to do this...
Then she found herself face to face with Raphael and quickly walked away.
“Ah…!
— Having lost her balance a little, she extended her hand.
Raphael was strong enough to grab her hand and help her up, but doing so could strain Cayena's body.
Using this as justification, he held Cayena tightly in his arms around her back.
Cayena, surprised, clung to him.
“Are you well?
His tone was brusque but gentle.
Cayena felt a feeling of déjà vu.
“I was also held by him in the imperial library.”
Like then, she felt safe, like she was completely safe and protected by him.
Raphael pulled out a strand of his hair that had fallen out.
Cayena came back to her senses at that moment.
She quickly tried to move away from him.
However, his body did not move.
It was very embarrassing.
“Sir Raphael.
Raphael looked at Cayena, who stiffened.
As expected, something was unusual.
Cayena was very reluctant to contact him.
It almost looked like she was scared.
“Did I displease you?
“No, that's not it.
Dissatisfied?
It was a ridiculous mistake.
“Then why do you keep avoiding me?
“That’s…
For a moment, she was speechless.
She was just trying to be careful, but it seemed like she went too far.
But wasn't that more comfortable for him too?
Cayena thought Raphael would like this change.
After all, he was a person who felt nauseous from touching others.
But now, Raphael's skin looked really good.
He didn't even look pale or uncomfortable.
Cayena bit her lip.
With her confidence somewhat diminished, she said, — I was afraid you would feel uncomfortable…
“I know it’s true, but this is weird.”
There was clear evidence that he tried to avoid personal contact.
Raphael's heart beat faster when he looked down and saw Cayena confused.
How could that be uncomfortable?
He didn't completely understand himself now either.
But one thing was certain.
“I'm not uncomfortable at all.
Raphael realized that he had to clearly explain how he felt to Cayena, who was being very cautious.
“It's more uncomfortable when you avoid me.
“But that doesn’t make sense.”
Cayena wanted to refute his words, but she just furrowed her eyebrows a little.
Raphael smiled discreetly at her expression, then forced the corners of his lips back down.
“Shall we go, then?
Instead of letting Cayena out of his arms, he reached out his hand.
The intention of this gesture was to ask if he could accompany her.
Cayena looked at the hand for a moment and then gently held it with her own.
“Since he said it was fine…”
Somehow the room was a little warm.
Scene 9.
An unwanted realization
“Where is Jeremy now?
As soon as he returned to the village, Raphael asked about Jeremy's whereabouts.
He wanted an update on the Henverton Gillian investigation.
“He's still out.
"Yet?"
Raphael nodded and headed towards the bedroom.
Baston, who was following him, asked, “Master, you haven't treated His Highness coldly again, have you?”
“I don't know what you're talking about.
“In the living room, earlier…
Baston immediately started to respond to Raphael's indifferent words as he held back.
There were many ears around.
He approached Raphael.
He didn't notice how Raphael's face was getting a little colder.
“Wasn't Her Highness's expression a little unusual when she left the room?
Raphael subtly put some distance between them so Baston wouldn't notice.
He said, “Nothing happened, so don't do it.something hasty again.
“When did I do something rash?
Baston pouted.
"Did I see it wrong?
But Master really looked different than usual."
But when Baston looked at Raphael, he looked the same as ever.
Well, it's always been like that since the first time you met Raphael.
Jeremy told him that his master had the same personality since he was young.
"A solemn and dignified child.
I'm getting goosebumps."
Baston, who originally roamed with mercenaries, accidentally became an attendant of the Kedrey Duchy.
At that time, the duchy was a bit strange.
“Overall, the atmosphere was sharp.”
It was less so now, but back then, Baston was so bad with discipline that he felt like he was suffocating.
Baston remembered his first impression of Raphael.
“What an idiot.”
Raphael was handsome and tall, and everything happened easily since he was a child.
However, he was strangely reticent and rarely smiled.
Baston wasn't saying this just because the maid he had a secret crush on was in love with Raphael.
… probably.
“There are many people who love Master.”
Some people even called him the maker of first love.
“Even His Highness likes him.”
Baston's eyes filled with tears as he focused on his own thoughts.
His master's side profile as he expressionlessly walked up the stairs looked more wonderful today.
It must have been because of the cream shirt Baston recommended.
“Baston.
He got scared.
While Baston was distracted, Raphael took off his jacket and held out his shirt.
Baston didn't realize they had arrived at Raphael's quarters.
“Oops!
I'll take this now.
Baston took Raphael's shirt, unfolded the robe an attendant brought, and began to put Raphael's arm through the sleeve.
As he did so, his Adam's apple bobbed subconsciously.
Raphael's perfectly trained body was impressive, but the reason Baston swallowed hard was because of the long scar on Raphael's back.
It was a battle wound he received because of Baston.
Baston could still remember what Raphael said to him, expressionless, while blood flowed like rain.
“Control yourself, Baston Debora.
His dry voice, which Baston had always considered condescending, sounded so trustworthy.
If not for Raphael, Baston would certainly have died at the hands of the barbarians.
“Master doesn’t seem to care about this injury, but…”
Soon, the scar was swallowed by the black shirt.
The duchy's territory shared borders with another country.
Additionally, barbarians often attempted to invade from the western border as they attempted to carve out more land for themselves.
As soon as Raphael was old enough to enter the battlefield and as soon as he was fully prepared for war, he exterminated the barbarians.
The western frontier was not recovered at any time.
“As the war never reached the capital, they don’t know how cold my master is.”
Raphael's hands showed no mercy to the point where it seemed excessive.
As a person who doesn't sympathize with others' pain, he just did what he needed to do.
Since then, Baston has comfortably concluded that Raphael's heart was made of ice.
“But now, spring is finally coming to our master!”
Baston snorted.
At that moment, Raphael made eye contact with Baston with a cold gaze.
“Your breathing is unpleasant.
“Ahem.
The seasons are changing, so my allergies…
Raphael, now wearing a shirt, took the familiar ruby cufflinks from the jewelry box, but hesitated.
A dazzling blue diamond, which he usually didn't even notice, stood out to him.
That blue color reminded him of Cayena's eyes.
KNOW KNOW.
A servant knocked on the bedroom door and entered.
“Jeremy has arrived.
He says he has something to report to you immediately.
What would you like to do?
Raphael turned his gaze and said: — Let him in.