~In the evening.

Rose came to pick me up for a family dinner. It looked like Duchess Violet had invited me tonight. I don't know what she is thinking but I need to be ready. She just made us dance the other day.

“My lady.”

“Rose thanks for yesterday's help.”

“It's not a problem, My lady. But may I ask why you decided to lie about it. You know, no one here will apprehend you for telling the truth.”

Suddenly Ace came running towards Aaria and climbed right on her shoulders with a single leap.

“I don't know why I did that but this guy is worth the lie. Look at how cute this thing is.”

“Even though he has injuries on his back.Even when they harm you or have gruesome scars and unbearable shape.My lady.”

“Yes.” Aaria answered showed no hesitation.

“I see, my lady. I'm sorry for asking such questions. Let's leave for now. My Lady, that dress really suits you.”

“Ah thanks rose.”

On the way to the Family Dinner hall,Aria saw Hunter and Sky together.They were also on the way to the Dinner hall.

“Good evening, lady Elizabeth. Hunter greeted her elegantly.

“Good Evening, Lord Lawson.”I was surprised by Hunter's sudden greetings.It still doesn't feel like he is the same person as the rumors.

“Are you nervous?” Why did he say that? Ah…. It seems my hands were shaking.

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“N-no, I'm not.”

“It will be fine, I'm nervous too.” He is also nervous to eat with his family. Why is he? Well I should continue this conversation first .

“I I see. So shall we just jump in head on like you said last time.Hehehehe”.I was mentioning the moments before our ballroom dance.

“Yeah. You are a quick learner huh”.

“My lady. We are gonna be late.”

Sky interrupted our conversation reminding us that we have something important to cover.

We both entered the dinner hall at last. Same as the last case, the Duke was sitting in the middle of the table, the Duchess on her one side.

Diana lily sat in the first seat and Jacob sat in the second seat. I sat beside Hunter on the fifth seat.

Only after everyone finished their food Duke started to speak.

“Diana, How is life going on in the Royal Palace?”

“It's Been great, Father.”

“I see, Jacob?”

“Same. Father.”

“That's good to hear. Hunter, I have arranged everything related to your engagement present. You will visit The Vault of Duchy, the day after tomorrow.”

“Yes. Thank you father.”

After saying his piece, he left the dinner hall first as usual.

Suddenly Jacob sighed loudly.

“Ah man, it is also so tough to sit through the dinner hall with my father.”

Diana stood and sat with the Duchess.

“And I can't sit with you.” Diana replied.

“Oye hunter! I just wanna ask, How did you dance that well? Were you practicing or something?”

Jacob, that looked like someone elegant and noble, his demeanor changed into that of a thug. But still,

“Yeah Hunter, I also want to know how you guys did it. Lady Aria, if I remembered this was your first time, wasn't it?”

“Yes, that's correct Duchess”, she replied.

“I see, I heard you weren't present in your room today. Where were you?”

“I actually visited Lady Aria, to check on her pet dog Ace. He got injured recently so when I heard about it I thought I should visit her.”

“Haaaa…. Is that so? You brought an injured dog with you in such a long travel”

The Duchess wanted a confirmation from Aria as she started to stare at her after.

“Yes! Duchess.It is such that he gets lonely when I'm not around him for too long.”

“Alright, I just wanna tell you guys, that after four months you both will be joining the Annual Coming of Age Royal Months.If you are finished you can leave now!”.

Both Hunter and Aria left the dining hall. After leaving Jacob started to speak,

“Lord Hunter!” I called him. I can definitely see he doesn't have good relationships with his family either. Maybe I should cheer him up

But before he could speak i spoke,

“I want to let you know that I will always be on your side. So you don't have to worry about being alone.”

“Pfft…”

I flinched due to embarrassment and started to smack my back.

“ Sorry sorry, you were so cute when you tried to cheer me up.”. What did he say?

“ Eh.. Ehh. Ehhhhh!!!!!!! Lo-lo-lord Hunter, what are you saying?”

“Call me Hunter next time w

hen we meet, Okay.”

“Okay”. He is definitely a weird guy.

She nodded.