I Became the Childhood Friend of the Northern Duchess - I Became the Childhood Friend of the Northern Duchess chapter 22

22 – Unexpected Proposal (2)

Bringing this immature princess to the village was probably the biggest misjudgment among the choices he made this year.

Suddenly, that kind of regret came flooding into Edgar’s heart.

“Ed, look at that. what kind of cloud is it? Are you eating that too?”

“Maybe cotton candy… … .”

“Wow! Did you see him just running in place? What if I make a mistake like that? Awesome.”

To be sure, I hadn’t seen her chatter like that until about two years ago.

Besides, this workshop has been going on non-stop since a while ago.

She asks a question, and Edgar answers it. No, to be precise, if you try to answer, the next question will pour out.

Edgar had to feel unprecedented fatigue in this infinite repetition.

He wasn’t a country boy, and he was cheering every time he saw him, and now his ears were hurting.

Did he not see anything like this?

Of course, since it’s a cold region, even if it’s not as good as the capital of the empire, Hespania should be a place where you can enjoy most of the food and sights of this country.

“It’s nice to be out for the first time in a while. After all, people have to go around.”

As she stretched out and looked around with an excited expression, a phrase of concern came out of her mouth, and Edgar’s eyebrows furrowed slightly.

“… Are you coming out after a long time? Haven’t you been out of the castle lately?”

“yes. I think it’s been like three weeks?”

“what? three weeks?”

crazy. Does it make sense?

Edgar’s eyes widened at her calm words.

Three weeks, no matter how big the castle was, no matter how big it was, it was stuck in a familiar place for three weeks.

Of course, as the heir to the grand duchy, there were things he had to do at a young age, but even taking that into account, the three-week period shook his head.

“What have you been doing in the meantime?”

“I got some training and… There was a lot to do.”

“You must be having a hard time too.”

“I’m kind of used to it now. Of course, there are difficulties.”

Is that something you get used to?

A word added at the end, as if to complain, at least seemed to reveal her true intentions.

Edgar let out a small sigh and walked to the cotton candy stall that Ariel pointed to earlier.

It wasn’t the cotton candy machine he remembered, it seemed to be made in a slightly different way, but it looked similar anyway.

“How much is each?”

“You want to buy something? You don’t like this very much.”

“It’s okay, just wait.”

A tackle came from the side, but Edgar ignored it and paid for one cotton candy.

Then, the shop owner started making cotton candy with his flamboyant hand movements.

“Wow… ! Ed, did you just see it? It’s very strange.”

‘Is it pure or stupid, won.’

Edgar silently pressed Ariel’s head.

It’s not a gentle stroke, it’s so soft that she’s embarrassed.

“you idiot… ! Why do you hold other people’s heads… I-don’t let this go!?”

I should hurry up and watch the cotton candy inflate, but to interrupt that rare sight.

All of this is like a useless childhood friend.

Ariel resisted fiercely, but Edgar was at least two times ahead of him in terms of physical strength, so he couldn’t easily shake it off.

In the end, Edgar let go of his hand only after the cotton candy was finished and stuck on a skewer.

Ariel looked up, her cheeks puffed out.

“Chi, my friend wants to see it, but I press it so he can’t see it!?”

Edgar, who was running away from the attacking woman waving both arms, ended up at a dead end.

“Sweets are the best when you’re feeling down. eat this ”

“… ? Didn’t you buy it to eat?”

“Did you see me eating sweets?”

Of course, I don’t mind giving it to you, but I don’t have a preference for finding something sweet.

Ariel was well aware of that, so she said that just a moment ago.

As I stare blankly at the skewer that has been put out, Edgar urges me to take it quickly, saying that my arm hurts.

Ariel, who received it carefully, let out a grotesque laugh and took a big bite into the cloud-like cotton candy.

“How does it taste?”

“Ugh… Is it just a mix of sugar and fruit? a bit peculiar Would you like to eat?”

“it’s okay. It’s a bit like sharing in the first place.”

As anyone who has ever eaten cotton candy knows, if you take a bite with your mouth, it leaves a mark on the spot.

In other words, unless you become a lover, you cannot share food with others.

Ariel, who confirmed this belatedly, confirmed that there was a mark left on the cotton candy that looked like she was holding her mouth shut, bowed her head, and agreed with a trembling voice, saying, “That’s right.”

“Isn’t it cold? You get cold too.”

“This is fine. Because Hespania is colder.”

“Ah, it was true.”

Even if your body is weak against the cold, if you live in a cold area for a long time, you will adapt to some extent.

Even though it was still spring, Ardenum seemed to be able to endure because the weather was sufficient.

I was worried that I might get cold, so I put on a coat to borrow, but it seems that I was worried for nothing.

“Then shall we go? There is still a lot left to see.”

“Ah, uh… It should be.”

As he stood leaning against the wall, he took a step forward, and Ariel, who had finished the cotton candy, followed him.

The long coat he was wearing caught my eye, but I tried my best to ignore it.

“Do you want to go see that performance? Or is there something you want to see?”

“If it’s a performance… You mean the people who did that trick earlier?”

“uh. It’s quite famous around here.”

Edgar hadn’t seen much of it either, but he had heard that the wandering troupe often visited nearby.

Those people from earlier must be one of those types.

It doesn’t cost any money, and there’s no need to wait in line, so it’s perfect for killing time.

“Yes, if you want to see… Is there anything I can’t see with you?”

Edgar’s eyes became playful when she unexpectedly tried to bounce back, who thought he would accept his offer.

sigh.

He smiled ominously, shrugged his shoulders and made exaggerated gestures as if he had been caught very well.

“yes? I can’t help it if I don’t like you… There are many other things, so let’s go there.”

Edgar licks his lips and shifts his gaze to another place as if he is truly regretful.

Ariel’s pupils, not noticing this, shook violently at the natural acting created by her instantaneous power.

“Oh, no. It’s okay if I watch with you… … ?”

“I can’t cause trouble to my friend who has come all the way. Let’s not do that and go somewhere else.”

I wanted to argue right away, since when did you start arguing with such manners, but Edgar was holding the knife right now.

Ariel decided to bend her pride once, thinking that if she handled it wrong here, she would not be able to see the performance that seemed amazing a moment ago.

It was funny that the eldest daughter of the proud Loveheim family would bow her head to such a pastime, but now was not the time to argue about such things.

‘In the first place, when did I argue about that in front of this guy?’

Anyway, the other person was a man who knew every aspect of her, in good or bad ways.

If you bounce more here for no reason, you won’t be able to get what you want forever.

Considering that it was a step back in order to take a step forward, it was right to express my honest feelings now.

“I-over there… Can’t we just go see it?”

“Why?”

“Chi… … .”

Pretend you don’t know when you already know everything.

Ariel didn’t have the courage to say the words ‘I miss you’, so Ariel couldn’t bring herself to speak while mumbling in her mouth.

Edgar, who was staring at this blankly, sighed, raised one corner of his mouth, and nodded as if he had lost.

“yes. let’s go, go If this happens, the precious princess might cry.”

“My, am I a child!? You can’t cry over something like this!”

“Yes, yes. Okay, so let’s go see it. How can I buy you another cotton candy?”

“Mr. Lee!”

At the end, he came out with a blatantly childlike attitude, and eventually his patience reached its breaking point.

baek!

At the same time, Ariel’s right foot swung violently and hit his calf.

It was a nice kick that any man would fall into place, but unfortunately the opponent was bad.

“It hurts… … !”

“What if you leave the car and you get sick? Hey, are you okay?”

“You idiot… ! If you grow your body unnecessarily… … !”

Her feet hurt even more when she was hit by how hard her legs were.

I’ve heard that he doesn’t just wield a wooden sword, but rather diversifies his basic physical training, but I never thought it would be this much.

As she slumped down on the bench next to the stall with tears in her eyes at the excruciating pain she felt in her feet, Edgar had no choice but to come across and knelt on one knee on the pavement.

“Boo, what are you doing? you stupid.”

“It’s okay, so put your foot out. It’s a big deal if even a bone is injured.”

“Chi, pretending to take care of you after you did something wrong… … .”

Still, the scene where she obediently took off her shoes and put her feet out showed her personality well.

Edgar put her foot on his thigh and looked around.

Fortunately, it didn’t swell, so it must have only been painful for a while.

“Can you walk?”

“I have to walk… There’s nothing you can do about it.”

Anyway, the pain gradually faded and now I can barely feel it.

As she put on her shoes and stood up again, Edgar’s unexpected words rang in her ears.

“I tried to carry you when it hurt. Fortunately, it seems to be fine.”

“… uh?”

Did you really mean to lift it up?

“Let’s go for now. I’m sorry I made you suffer, so I’ll buy you something.”

“Hey, hey… ! Rather than just saying that… Go, go together!”

Ariel belatedly shouted at the moodless man’s behavior of putting away the escort and starting to walk ahead, but it was already out of reach.

If you’re going to say it that way, I’d rather not do it!

I was supposed to get everything by feigning illness a little more, but I made a mistake in my judgment.

‘It’s not something I specifically want.’

I had no desire to be carried by such an idiot.

I had experiences like that a few times when I was young, but now I’m ashamed of others’ eyes, and I’m just worried about it.

yes. It was just annoying to walk.

And I just wanted to give a shot to that guy who neglected me for finding me so far away.

Whatever the reason, the regret of missing out on such an opportunity to become a genius remains.

It’s because I’m a fool who lacks one word. That’s why I hate that guy.

stupid, stupid, ed.

I’ll wait and see next time I get a chance.