Chapter 127

Maybe it was because of the popular myth that they were a loving couple. Lennox pretended to agree with a serious face. "I heard that you really like Geumseul. It's my fault. Please come inside."

"Yes, come in, honey." I deliberately raised the corner of my mouth and said briefly.

Marquise Hain was said to have a kind personality only toward her husband, Padel, and those close to her. She was very fickle with strangers.

I can't imagine that lovely lady is cunning, but anyway...

I wrapped my hand around Isaac's waist, faithful to the setting, and whispered affectionately, "I don't want to talk much to strangers other than you."

"..."

"I don't think we can really communicate."

At my words, Lennox's expression hardened for a moment, then he forced a soft smile. If it were his normal personality, he would have been indignant and angry. Forcing himself to smile despite being as annoyed as he was now would be a rare thing in his life.

That Lennox is killing his emotions like this.

It seemed that negotiations with the Demon Kingdom were important. So, he must be putting aside his usual arrogant temperament and looking at me.

It's a little funny, isn't it? I really like Lennox trying to go along with my insults.

At the right time, Isaac wrapped his arms around my waist and made me lean on him. I put my head on Isaac's hard chest and said provocatively, "I want to go inside quickly."

At my words, Lennox spoke politely to us with a face that knew very well he was the one in a subservient position. "Oh, yes. Would you like to take a look at the family garden for a while? It's a good way to relax. And the attendants who brought me with me..."

Only then did I turn and look behind me. Behind Isaac and me were ten shadow-like attendants. He probably came in another carriage from behind.

I turned back and looked at Lennox. "Shall we take a look at the garden for a while?"

At Isaac's words, I nodded briefly. In fact, it was not uncommon to have tea or take a walk to relax before negotiations. However, when I saw Lennox's unnaturally raised mouth, there was something I could guess.

I think there must be something in the garden. There might be a magic tool or a wizard to catch spies.

I nodded lightly and said, "Yes, that's fine." I was going to try it out.

"Let's do it."

So we were guided by Lennox and walked toward the garden. Throughout the walk, Lennox spoke to us. In fact, it wasn't something to listen to very much. It was a boast about the historic Duke of Hesman and a few simple questions about the magic kingdom. Of course, the question about the magic kingdom was answered skillfully and without hindrance. After a few conversations, I could feel Lennox's vigilance clouding due to Isaac's skillful attitude.

"You've arrived. This is the beautiful garden that the Hesman family is proud of."

We saw the duke's garden in front of us. Beyond the beautiful flower arch, grass and garden trees were cultivated. Right in front of the arch was a marble path.

"Now, then come in two at a time. Do not step on the grass. There is grass at the hem."

After speaking, Lennox walked past the arch first and strode ahead. Then Isaac gently swept my cheek and kissed me in the ear. I was taken aback for a moment by the unexpected skinship, but I soon came to my senses, looked at him again, and smiled briefly.

"I'm ashamed here..."

The attendants, who were not accustomed to the couple's expressions of affection, turned their eyes to their burning cheeks. Isaac whispered softly in my ear, "There is a magic tool installed on the promenade that separates truth from falsehood. It's something that can break camouflage magic."

"…!"

I followed the end of Isaac's gaze. At the beginning of the promenade in the garden, there was a marble path as I had seen, but from the middle, I could see small pebbles. It wasn't a stone road that was difficult to walk on, but I definitely felt a sense of incongruity.

I don't remember exactly, but I don't think this was sponsored by the Hesman family.

In the distant past, I had visited the Duke of Hesman's residence several times as a fiancée. And at that time, I didn't remember seeing such a stone road. I pressed my dry lips with my tongue and listened to Isaac's words.

"That's why..." The corners of his mouth rose half dangerously and half playfully.

I faced him with a natural smile that I had honed with countless acts over the past time. Isaac bowed his head and leaned closer to my ear. He whispered quietly in my ear, "Just by my side."

At that, I rolled my eyes down. Saying such romantic things at this point must be intended to seduce me, right? And I was wonderfully caught up in that temptation. Because my heart was beating like a drum.

Isaac said again, as if emphasizing to me, who had not answered for a moment, "Okay, Hain?"

I looked at him and nodded briefly. Was he intending to neutralize the magical tool? Or was it to use barrier magic near us to escape the effects of the tool? I didn't know the exact intention, but I stared at him.

Is it because it's a different face? It's like I'm getting used to it now.

However, I was no longer as embarrassed by his attitude as I was at the beginning. Instead, I gently closed my arms, lowered my eyes down, and whispered with a grin, "Yes, honey."

Then Isaac put his lips briefly on my earlobe and walked away. His eyes curled softly as he stared down at me. I looked up at Isaac. He looked like he would take care of himself. His exact plan was unknown. But I believed that he would be able to properly destroy the magical tools here.

As if in response to my faith, Isaac's hand wrapped tightly around my waist. "Why don't you come? Come on."

Lennox was looking at us expressionlessly from a distance. His gaze was wild but sharp.

If you make even a small mistake here, it will be a big deal.

We should not overlook the fact that Lennox is also quite talented. I clung to his side, as Isaac had said. And step by step, I naturally started to enter the garden. Behind us, we could hear the retinue of the Demon Kingdom also walking behind our backs.

A few seconds passed in such a tense state. Lennox, who watched us safely cross the cobblestone path of the garden full of trees, smiled with a visibly relaxed attitude.

"Come on, I'll bring you to the negotiating table."

I blinked at him.

Did you pass the first magic test?

However, you should not be completely relieved. This is in the middle of enemy lines. Finally, we sat down face to face at the negotiating table. On the huge table, several magical tools and fountain pens were placed in advance. As I looked around, I remembered a brief impression of this huge hall.

It's strange. It's full of unusual things that are out of the ordinary.

A small sapphire with an egg attached to the armrest of a chair, an emerald chandelier that is not an ordinary crystal, and even a fountain pen with an overly rough surface.

Did you install magic tools?

Lennox opened his mouth lightly, perhaps noticing that I had carefully examined the interior. "As you may have noticed, I went through a lot of security. In fact, there are forces trying to interfere with this negotiation."

"A force trying to interfere?"

"Yes, there is a person called the Marquis of Kinnoa..." An interesting story came out. It's about me.

I stared at Lennox, my eyes twinkling.

If you tell me that the very Marquis Kinnoa, Meldenik, is right in front of you now, what kind of expression will Lennox have?

"Marquis Kinnoa?"

"It's the disgrace of our family. Because he often interferes with the family's affairs... I was stirred up who would be in this negotiation for the cause, and I tripled my security."

I nodded and pretended to listen seriously. But in my head, I was thinking about something else. In fact, the security magic must have already been neutralized. As proof of this, Lennox was now unable to catch my camouflage magic. I pinched my thigh and nodded solemnly so as not to laugh.

"I see."

After saying that, Isaac ate the tea cake that was lying on the table without saying anything, and Lennox rubbed his palms and spoke again.

"In the Padel Estate of the Magic Kingdom, it is correct to only interact secretly with our superiors, right?"

"Yes, this exchange is a matter that I have specially reported to His Royal Highness the King. Of course, I kept security."

At Isaac's firm demeanor, Lennox applauded once with a visibly relieved expression.

"Just in case. I wonder if I was contacted by the Marquis of Kinnoa."

"There was no such thing."

As soon as I finished speaking, Lennox buried my face with one hand and let out a long sigh of relief.

"I'm not asking for a reason. I was just worried that the Marquis of Kinnoa might have done something bad to the distinguished guests of the Demon Kingdom."

I stared at him and snorted inwardly. Lennox watched as if waiting for my next word.

You must be waiting for me to ask you about the Marquis Kinnoa.

I knew his way of speaking very well. Because I had been a victim of it many times. He participated in balls and often cursed my behavior.

"I couldn't go to the ball because of circumstances."

"...Oh my God. What happened to you?"

"It's related to the Babylonian family."

"If it's the Babylonian family, you must have been involved with Meldenik, right?"

He never talked behind my back first. However, he sprinkled bait with a subtly negative connotation for the nobles around him. And when people who were thirsty for gossip bit the bait, he would start creating public opinion.

"...In fact, if Lady Meldenik is going to the ball, please bring her with her. In other words. Still, I have to be faithful to my fiancée."

"After all, Your Excellency is a very loyal person. You are different from the butterfly-like spirits of the social world."

This time, I think you want me to pretend to have a story and ask what happened. It won't work on me.

If there were a real Padel couple here, they would have been worried and asked what was difficult. And Lennox would tell them about the matter between himself and me from his own point of view.

However, I had no intention of responding to his blunt way of speaking.