A Surprisingly Happy Engagement for the Slime Duke and the Fallen Noble Lady: Volume 2 [Parts 1 to 2] by Mashimesa Emoto

Author:Mashimesa Emoto
Language: eng
Format: epub

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A week later, the siren duke came to Triste. Gabriel had doubted that she would even stop by the castle, but as it turned out, she visited us first thing upon arriving. She was accompanied by three attendants and over fifteen guards. It was a much larger group than I had anticipated.

“Welcome, Your Grace,” I greeted her.

“Thank you.” She nodded with an air of composure as she swept her hair back.

Magritte de Dumelie Siren was a beautiful woman, tall and slim with blonde hair and blue eyes. Her gaze was sharp and full of confidence—looking at her eyes made me feel as if I could get lost in them. Her gorgeous golden hair swayed in the wind. Even just standing there, she looked like a work of art.

The siren duke narrowed her eyes. “Are you Francette?” Her voice was low and rich. She spoke bluntly for a woman, but strangely enough, it suited her. What a mysterious person.

“Yes, my name is Francette de Blanchard,” I replied.

“No need for stiff greetings. We’ve exchanged many letters, have we not?”

Noblewomen were supposed to greet each other with a curtsy, but the siren duke offered me her hand instead. She was expecting a handshake. I’d never done anything of the sort. I nervously reached out my hand, and she shook it firmly.

“I’ve always wanted to meet you,” she said.

“Me?”

“Yes, that’s right. I’d like to chat with you later.”

What in the world would a woman of her status, wealth, and ability want to discuss with me?

“Um, about what?” I asked.

“There’s someone I’d like to introduce to you.”

“Huh?”

She turned around for some reason and said, “Your Highness, you should greet her.”

“Y-Your Highness?!” I repeated, assuming I’d misheard.

A cute little girl peeked out from behind the siren duke. She looked around seven years old and had cream-yellow hair and sky-blue eyes. I recognized her from a painting. She was the king’s youngest daughter—and Prince Axel’s younger sister—Princess Griselda. She hardly ever appeared in public, let alone at social gatherings, so this was my first time seeing her in person. That solved the mystery of why the siren duke had arrived with so many guards.

“Wh-Why is Her Highness here?” I asked.

“She really wanted to go to Triste, so I brought her with me. She’s very fond of the sweets you make at the Lakeside Duck Bakery.”

I gasped, the shock nearly making my knees give out. I never would’ve expected the siren duke to bring Princess Griselda with her. The entire slime duke household should’ve been here to welcome them, yet I only had Constance, Nico, Rico, and Coco at my side. Why is this happening? I groaned internally.

Gabriel had gone out to exterminate slimes. He had left early, stating that there was no need to welcome the siren duke. Meanwhile, my mother-in-law had declared that she would not see anyone today because she wanted to read a newly published book that she had been looking forward to. What would have happened if I hadn’t been here? Just thinking about it made me shudder.

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