Lips On The Tip Of a Knife

Chapter 8

Ep 8. This is hell

An office room with only the sound of white paper fluttering. Cassian suddenly laughed while reviewing the piled documents. It was because of Arne’s face that suddenly popped up over the black text he was reading.

“ Actually ….. ”

Speaking with my mouth, my head bowed and slender shoulders. There was a hand that was barely holding my hem and shivering thinly. Did you feel stressed by an unfamiliar environment , or did you secretly harass someone ? The only word that made all the thoughts that filled Cassian’s mind disappear.

“ I’m scared of the first night. ”

The first night was scary. As he thought about that word again , Cassian laughed again. Even if I thought about it again , it was absurd for the futile reason.

’ I didn’t seem to be afraid of that … ’

Cassian’s sharp judgment made an accurate judgment , but Cassian himself did not know. Because Arne was afraid , I’m afraid I’ll kill her husband the first night. It was weird. The long , smooth tip of my finger touched the paper. At the same time , Cassian’s eyes dimmed. It was very rare for Cassian to be so interested in someone. Because there were always only three kinds of human beings to him . A useful human, Useless humans And human beings are disturbed. There was no such thing as a person he liked or a person he hated. It was so easy to win people’s favor , and it was easier to use that heart. Before the likes and dislikes were questioned , there was no person special to him. By the way …

“ good. ”

Arne was different. A gentle smile permeated Cassian’s mouth. Arne brightened up at Cassian’s words that he wouldn’t lift a finger if you don’t want it. When Arne , who was shining in her eyes saying that he was cool , came to mind , Cassian finally laughed out loud.

“……..?!”

As Cassian laughed , Alan , who was still concentrating on his work , looked at Cassian with amazement.

’ Why are you suddenly doing that ? Are you crazy? ’

Is it because the documents that need to be digested in one day are more than twice that of other times? Being a Cassian who suddenly laughs while dealing with serious documents, I have never encountered such a thing in Alan’s life or imagined it. Alan was afraid.

“ there …….. your Majesty? ”

Carefully Alan called Cassian , and then the smile disappeared from Cassian’s mouth.

“ What is it? ”

“ No , no …… ”

As if what had just happened was a mirage , Alan was shuddered and scratched his back as he faced Cassian’s cold face. And again , I turned to the papers … Next to him , Cassian laughed again.

’ What ? Was he really crazy ? Or am I crazy ? ’

While Alan was confused and deeply troubled by himself , Cassian’s expression hardened. Come to think of it , there was one thing that had not been solved yet.

“ Alan. “

” Yes Yes ?! I never thought your Majesty was crazy.“

Alan , who was stabbed , told the truth , but Cassian wasn’t interested in what Alan thought. Alan quickly said , reading Cassian’s face.

” Do you have anything to do? “

Cassian nodded. With a fishy smile , Cassian ordered.

” It seems like a rat is hiding in the castle. Find it and kill it. “

Blue eyes resembling winter shone coolly.

~~~ Even today , the peaceful Terneugen Castle. Arne laughed happily and was drinking tea from the nanny Eva.

” No , how does this happen! “

” Who did this?! “

The peaceful Terneugen Castle soon became noisy. Today, I need to have a good time with Arne’s mother , the Duchess of Brillcht , but the magic sphere was found broken.

” Why the hell is this broken like this ?! “

” Strange. Isn’t there even a reinforcement magic on it ? It can’t be broken with enough human power … “

“Who the hell did this manage?! Come on in charge! ”

’ Oh , it’s cool inside. ’

When no one was able to see , I gave Arne’s power to ‘Pop ’ with her fingers , and the smashed magic sphere made Arne feel good. It’s been so simple that I’ve been suffering for nothing. While the maids of nature noisily searched for the magic tool manager , the gaze of the nanny Eva quietly turned to Arne.

“ surely … ? ”

“………..”

Arne said nothing and just laughed. At that time , the surroundings suddenly became noisy. It seemed that the manager of the magic sphere was Erica. Surrounding Erica , the maid and other maids were accusing him.

“ Do you know how much this is ? Are you sane?! ”

“ Sorry. Obviously it was fine when I had it , but somehow this happened …”

“ Even if you work in this castle for 10 years , you can’t buy this magic tool! Breaking something so precious … … “

Something was weird. Arne beckoned to Eva.

“That maid , what’s going on now ? ”

“ How will it be? I broke something precious , so I’ll be kicked out like this. Of course , you have to pay off the debt. I’ve made such a serious mistake , so no other family will accept it. In a word , her life is over. ”

”…………“

” It’s not enough to pay a penny or two for doing anything , so you won’t be able to pay it all until you die. Then , in the worst case , it could be sold as a tower. If so … “

”………….“

Arne looked up at the sky for a moment. I wanted to pretend I didn’t know and do it as if it wasn’t related to myself … Even so , she couldn’t wait to see someone who was good at his job taking serious damage. I can’t help it. Arne stood up.

” What’s up ? “

All the maids were nervous at the appearance of the Grand Duchess. This was especially true of Marte , the maid of honor.

” It’s not something your Majesty will bother. This is what I …….. “

” It’s happening in my castle , but I’m sorry to hear that it’s not something to care about. “

When Arne smiled , Marte’s face darkened. Lady’s speech training that she had received over the past three months was shining. Eva , who was watching Arne from behind , didn’t know what to do with her overflowing heart.

’ I must tell the Duchess about today’s work……. I must! ’

Behind the scenes , not knowing what kind of plot the nanny was preparing for , Arne calmly looked at the maid and her maids. I knew how to do this kind of thing. I didn’t want to fight the maids for nothing. In the first place , Arne preferred struggle to fight. I had a body , but I couldn’t understand why I was fighting with words.

“ I already know the magic sphere is broken. Even if I didn’t want to know , it was so noisy that I knew it. I don’t know if you’re making a fuss about something like that. It’s not a big deal , so don’t be fuss , just finish it here. ”

People’s reaction to Arne’s words was sharply divided.

’ Are you really finishing here ? ’

Arne tilted his head , receiving a surprised gaze. Erica , who was crying , was moved and looked at Arne with her eyes trembling violently. His conscience was stabbed again in his eyes , but Arne tried to pretend to be calm. The other maids looked at Arne with amazed eyes and then looked at the maid again. Marte , the maid of honor , was seldom embarrassed m. This was rare for her. Even a spoon is a valuable asset to the peacock family. Furthermore , it was rare for the superiors to show mercy when an object of the size of a magic sphere was smashed.

’ No , almost none. ’

Marte herself , the maid of honor , was also a big event that could not escape responsibility. But Arne casually covered up such a big thing.

’……..again , she’s different. ’

Marte’s eyes were amazed. When I first said that the Great Duke was coming from a foreign country , the people of the Duke family weren’t very happy. Originally , the western and northern empires were not very close. The Western Empire regarded the Northern Empire as an inferior and indecent tribe , and the Northern Empire regarded the Western Empire as an empty gangjeong that made the Western Empire smudge. Therefore , the people despaired that a harsh , extravagant , and nervous princess would come for their grand duke.

“ I don’t know what your Majesty will mean .“

” Why the hell do you have to go to the Western Empire to meet the Great Duke ? “

“ The Grand Duchy would be able to greet any young ladies from the Northern Empire at the Grand Duchy ……. ”

But when Arne arrived , everyone liked it , contrary to concerns. Arne was neither harsh nor extravagant , nor nervous. It was pretty there , seldom did big things , and didn’t bother the maids . He is the best boss. All of the people in the castle who had no special affection for the Grand Duke were all of Arne’s favor.

’ No. Because the royal family is a fickle law. ’

“ Would it be okay to cover it like this? “

Marte woke up and asked to confirm. While the tense Marte sweats in her hand , Arne was displeased when she saw Marte gently trying to pass over.

” What a serious thing. It’s okay , people can make mistakes in their lives. Can I buy the magic tool again? “

Apart from the fact that the magic tool is more expensive than most mansions , Arne’s very cool attitude , the maids murmured looking at each other. Even Erica , holding her hands tight , looked at Arne as if they were worshiping. The hostess of Terneugen’s castle says so , but who can go against it? Everyone stepped back , wondering if it was really okay. Arne laughed at ease when the work was done without much work.

’ Thank God. Nothing happened. ’

“ Now , are you done ? Everyone go and work.”

Ordering the dissolution , Arne returned to the garden to enjoy tea time again. No , I was going back.

“ Your Majesty! “

” Huh ? “

Erica ran in front of Arne and stood. Erica , who had been crying and stole her red eyes with her sleeves quickly , suddenly knelt in front of Arne.

” Please accept my loyalty! “

”……….?! “

Arne was embarrassed.

“ Why , calm down … ”

“No , you are the benefactor who saved me. To cover my faults like this , I am not human without repaying this grace. Please accept my loyalty. ”

“ no …….”

Receiving loyalty itself was not unfamiliar or difficult , but the other person was the problem.

‘I’m the one who broke that magic sphere! ’

I couldn’t tell the truth , and I felt frustrated. Arne first tried to talk calmly.

“ It’s okay , so take it easy. ”

“ Is it because I’m not enough ?! Are you saying you don’t need the loyalty of a junior maid like me ?! ”

“ Why does that make that way again? No , it’s okay ……. “

” I will work hard! I’ll risk my life too! please accept this! “

Arne was frustrated. Eva laughed loudly as she watched Arne in agony while holding her forehead.

” It’s a cute oath of loyalty. Please accept it , Majesty. “

” Eva ……..“

Eva laughed when Arne saw Eva with the gaze that she was going to dry. And say,

“And Miss Erica. There is nothing to worry about. ”

Eva suddenly went somewhere and appeared in front of Arne with a new magical orb.

“ Voila! ”

“ [ Ho Ho. It seemed like this would happen at one time , so I sent a generous amount of my magic tools. Oh ho ho ho. ] ”

The mother in the magic sphere laughed leisurely. Arne and Erica’s reactions diverged at once.

“ Wow! ”

“………….”

What the hell have I done so far ? Arne quietly screamed into her heart.

’ This is hell …….’

~~~

“ You said that happened? ”

“ Yes , they said yes.“

The butler Gray laughed happily as he shared what Marte had reported. Cassi swept his chin.

“ I thought I wouldn’t be interested in such a thing ……. ”

I thought it was a cool personality that I wouldn’t blink even if a war broke out next to me , but my judgment was wrong. A smile thickened on Cassian’s mouth. Suddenly I missed Arne.

“ Where are you going ? ”

As Cassian stood up , Alan , who was working with him , asked without knowing. Cassian laughed at Alan’s gaze.

“ To see my wife. ”

“ Yes … ? ”

Cassian left the office. Alan , who was dumbly looking at Cassian’s back , blew his eyes. Maybe …

“Your Majesty has become weird. ”

~~~ The magic ball incident ended peacefully , and Arne was currently running away. Erica ran into Arne , who had spent the time writing it as a good conversation with the Duchess and reading Hell , as if it were in the second game.

“ Please accept my loyalty! ”

As she ran away to avoid being caught by Erica who was chasing her , Arne suddenly hid in a corner of a castle she didn’t know well.

’ Why the hell am I always in this situation? ’

After coming to the Northern Empire , I always felt like I had lived like this. Maybe it’s a mood? I couldn’t go out easily because they all chased after seeing me running and saying that my feet would hurt when I ran m. Missing the old trees , who had always run away , Arne wondered how to get back to a comfortable bed that was invisible to the maids.

’ Shall I ride the outer wall of the castle and go around the castle wall to the Grand Duchess ’ room? ’

Arne was seriously contemplating the rugged wall – climbing , which would surprise others if they heard it. Just as Arne tried to execute her plan through the window , someone called Arne.

“ Your Majesty! “

” Ahh! “

I felt the popular chuck that I thought was far away. She was ignoring it because she was familiar with it … … Arne’s face turned hard.

” you … What the hell is that …..“

A handsome man stood in front of Arne in a maid outfit. Craven , who had the red hair hidden in a brown wig , looked down at his clothes and replied casually.

“ Did you disguise ? ”

“ As a maid ? ”

“ Yea . ”

“ You haven’t been caught by anyone ? ”

“ Of course , disguise and stealth are my specialties! “

Arne , who had lost her words , looked at Craven with disbelief. No , only this appearance remained uncovered. Who doesn’t know that ? Arne had a hard time accepting that the proud West Empire’s golden Knights were like this. Even Craven was the leader of the Golden Dragon Knights after Arne and the first sword of Emperor Ciklion IV.

“ What about the Knights and what are they doing here ? ”

“ I wrote my resignation! ”

“………What ? Why ? ”

“ Because my place is next to you! “

”…………“

Craven said proudly.

” I had no choice but to pledge allegiance to Your Majesty as a noble duty , but the only one I follow is the leader. Forgot the battle of Saranol ? You saved my life.My oath is heavier than death. “

Arne’s appreciation was simple after hearing the words of the determined Craven.

“ So you’re not saying you’re going to follow me until I die? ”

“ Yeah. ”

“Turn it off! ”

” I do not like it! “

Craven grabbed Arne’s arm.

“ What kind of marriage is this in the first place! I’m not sane! Looking at you , you seem to be pretending to be weak. Isn’t this the Duchess ’ conspiracy ?! Return my awesome boss! ”

Arne was bothered by everything.

’ Please turn it off … ’

“ How did you put Evermore and Nevermore again ? Captain , why are you treated as a swordsman! “

“ Why is the person who knows the best in their subspaces looking for it ? ”

“ If you don’t summon it often , it’s a whining. In the first place , it’s strange to choose the owner for the theme of the legendary sword based on beauty rather than talent , but it’s your sword anyway! ”

“ Okay , noisy and go back. Uncle Sarno will be returning home soon , so we can go together. “

” I do not like it! I won’t be able to take a step from your side! “

“ Whenever I laugh ……. ”

“ I thought it was a joke. “

Craven had no doubts , believing that Arne would never marry and die for the rest of her life. Anyway , Craven begged for sticking to the side of Arne who pushed him away.

“ Let me remain as a maid. I’m good at that job. ”

“ You’re talking bullshit. ”

It was when Arne thought that she would stun Craven by striking him in the back and throw it to his uncle , the Duke of Sarno. Suddenly , Craven whispered.

” Shh! Captain ,someone is coming! “

Who is coming. It was when Arne frowned.

“ What are you doing here? ”

Arne’s body hardened reflexively at the voice of Cassian heard from behind.