Now I couldn’t deny it.He must have felt nervous about Oscar as a reason.’I can’t help it because I’m so handsome….’There must be no special reason other than that. This is a natural reaction. Everyone has no choice but to stand in front of Oscar.It was time to make that decision and come to my senses.’…!’Suddenly, Oscar bowed his head and came closer. like kissing.I was so startled that I closed my eyes tightly and trembled, but I heard a low voice in my ear.”I want you to put your arms around me. Are you okay?”Strangely, that voice felt so secretive that it gave me goosebumps on my neck and shoulders.Moreover, the scent of freesia that permeates the tip of the nose today was particularly sweet.””Claire unknowingly answered Oscar’s arm and put her arms around her, answering like a desperate loyalist.He felt his hard muscles through his arms and elbows, his face burning.Seeing Clair like that, Oscar looked disappointed for a moment.No one noticed the subtle change. Still, if Percy, who had a knack for reading Oscar’s expression, saw it, he would say, ‘Oh, Your Majesty. Do you have any regrets?’ It was a face you could have asked.Oscar felt sorry for Claire, who trembled and folded her arms. If I had known that I would hate it this much, I wouldn’t have suggested it.’Do you not want to touch me?’To be honest, I was stunned.Claire when she was young ran with her arms wide open from a distance just by looking at her face.Then, he sent a commanding gaze, saying, ‘Hug!’It wasn’t just that. Whenever he had a chance, he forced an answer by saying, ‘You should marry me.’But now, even touching it makes me shiver….I wondered if there was something wrong with me. It was self-congratulatory, but the reputation wasn’t bad.’Then the problem is with my appearance….’Oscar headed to the hall where the banquet was held with Claire with a complicated mind.The main character of the banquet was Prince Antonio, and the host was Empress Maleah.It is said that the emperor and his wife did not attend and only sent a present to Prince Antonio.When Rafine and the Crown Prince entered with their arms crossed, people started gossiping and glancing at the two of them.”Oh my, didn’t you two dance at the coming-of-age ceremony last time?””Iknow, right. To attend as a partner this time too….””You get along pretty well, don’t you?””Miss Rafine said she hasn’t decided on her wedding yet….”There were various speculations.However, Claire had no time to pay attention to the gazes of others who looked at her.All his nerves were focused on the arm in contact with Oscar and the nose that was permeated with a subtle scent.’This scent…. Going crazy.’ How do people smell like this?Claire swallowed her saliva, trying to calm herself down.Oscar held up a glass and handed it to Clair.Claire took the glass and sip it with her uncrossed arms as if waiting.Now that I’m an adult, I was able to drink any kind of alcohol freely. I can’t taste anything because I’m so nervous right now….At that moment, Elliot and Cybill, who were together from afar, approached.”You two get along better than you think?”Elliot spoke awkwardly in the tone of reading an Imperial book. At those words, Cybill’s expression crumpled.”Elliot. What nonsense is that? No one hangs out with our Claire. shut up.””… I’m sorry.”Elliot apologized quickly and then smiled awkwardly. Cybill glared at Oscar as if displeased, then turned to look at the arms of the two people with their arms crossed.”My Majesty the Crown Prince, look at me for a moment.”Cybill chinked, and Claire unwrapped her arms as if waiting.”Bye.”When he gestured like he was pushing his back like that, Oscar followed Cybill with a creepy face.As they moved away from sight, Claire exhaled a sigh of relief, took another glass of wine, and gulped it in.”Claire! If you drink like that…!”Elliot sighed and dried his mouth, then shut his mouth. Claire realized she had a strong drink like her mother.”Oppa, don’t drink anything like alcohol.””… yes.”Claire tapped Elliot’s shoulder as if comforting him.At that moment, someone approached Claire.”Miss Claire.”It was Empress Maleah, who sent the invitation to Claire herself. Claire looked at her right away and bowed her knees to show her formal courtesy.Empress Maleah looked at him with a bright smile.”Thank you for inviting me. Our Prince Antonio wanted to invite you.””It is an honor, My Majesty.””Hmm…. By the way, I didn’t know you would come as the Crown Prince’s partner.”Claire was bewildered by her resentful tone.Empress Maleah looked at Elliot standing next to Claire and said as if asking for forgiveness.”I want to talk to Ms. Claire separately for a while….””Of course, my lord.”As Claire nodded politely, the Empress took her to one side as if waiting.It was a place full of several nobles, and Maleah introduced Clair to each of them.As they greeted each other, they all seemed close to the empress.’Now what is the situation?’Claire was very embarrassed by the contrived feeling.Empress Maleah was like a mother-in-law who always introduced her daughter-in-law.But it wasn’t the only strange thing.’These nobles introduced by the empress… It’s a little strange.’Claire was shocked as if she had been hit by a large stone, but struggled to capture her expression.This was because the nobles introduced by Empress Maleah were all antagonistic to Viscount Tedler.’Of course, I knew Empress Maleah and Viscount Tedler had a bad relationship, but….’People judged that the rift between Empress Maleah and Viscount Tedler was deep, but Claire had a slightly different opinion.’After all, the two have the same goal.’To make Prince Antonio the emperor.As such, it was expected that the two would work together in the end.However, the relationship between Empress Maleah and Viscount Tedler seemed to be worse than expected.’Empress Maleah seems to be trying to form a new power with Viscount Tedler and hostile nobles….’I’ve been busy with the holy things lately, so I haven’t been able to look at the political situation in the capital, so I’m surprised that such a structure has been formed so quickly.In fact, it was a bad situation for Claire.The enemy that only had to deal with was split into two. Of course, the opponent’s strength will be weakened that much, but since they are so cunning, I had to be more nervous.It was when Empress Maleah was arrested and greeted the nobles.”Mother!”Prince Antonio, who saw the two of them from afar and ran to them, called the Empress angrily.Claire formally bowed her knees to greet her.Antonio replies bluntly, then glares at Empress Maleah with an irritated expression on her face.’How old is that guy, is he complaining to his mother?’Claire twitched her tongue inwardly, blaming Antonio.Empress Maleah also had a puzzled face.Prince Antonio whispered something to Empress Maleah in her ear and said to Clair.”Hmm, I don’t have to hold onto my mother anymore. Tea, you better talk to me.””….”Claire didn’t like it very much, but it was better than being with Empress Maleah, so she nodded.Prince Antonio stopped on his way to the terrace and just took Clair to a less crowded corner.It seems he remembered the story of the terrace we had last time.Anyway, it didn’t matter as talking in a public place was more comfortable.”Who did you partner with?”Antonio asked, holding out his glass of wine.Claire responded calmly by giving a glance to some people who were looking at him.”Tell me the Crown Prince.””What?”Antonio slammed the glass he was holding in displeasure.’What, why?’Claire looked at him strangely, and Antonio coughed heavily.Then he said in a simmering voice.”Last time, I danced with my brother…. Will you come with me as a partner until my birthday?”what about that?Claire looked at Antonio, wondering why he was there. When our eyes met, Antonio quickly turned his head.”… If you’re thinking of making me jealous, stop. Even if you don’t do that, I’m jealous enough.”Suddenly, my spine became stiff.’for a moment. Boy please….’I thought it was weird last time too, but this is a bit…