Unprepared
Lux’s Side
“Haa, haa…”
“Lux-sama, here is some water.”
“Ah, thank you very much!”
During swordsmanship class, while practicing swings with Florence-san, she handed me some water when I grew tired from continuous swinging.
As I gratefully drank it, Florence-san spoke.
“Lux-sama, I was hoping to visit your home today. Would that be convenient for you?”
“I think that should be fine! Do you have some business there?”
When I asked, Florence-san answered with a gentle smile.
“Yes, I have something I would like to discuss with Siana-san.”
“…!”
While practicing swordsmanship, I had been able to forget last night because I was moving my body, but the moment Siana’s name came up, the memories returned, leaving me a little flustered. Even so, since Florence-san said she wanted to meet Siana, I had no reason to refuse. Flustered, I nodded and replied.
“A-Alright. In that case, when I head home today, let’s ride in the carriage together and go to the Count Rodwell residence.”
“…Thank you very much.”
Once that was decided, it was my turn to practice defense while Florence-san practiced offense, and we continued training until the end of swordsmanship class.
Floria’s Side
After all the noble academy’s classes ended for the day and afternoon arrived, Floria Florence rode in the carriage with Lux as planned, heading to the Count Rodwell residence.
While chatting happily with Lux about the day’s sword training, Floria felt a certain freshness and enjoyment in sharing a carriage with him on the way home. Before long, the carriage arrived at the Count Rodwell residence.
Then, as the two entered the mansion together…
“Welcome home, Mas…ter and Florence-sama.”
Seeing Siana look slightly surprised at the sight of her, Floria’s anger toward Siana only deepened.
To think that day after day, you have been disguising yourself as a maid to greet Lux-sama in this way… and then using the trust built from such daily interactions to reach both his body and heart… It is unforgivable.
While Floria was thinking this, Lux spoke to Siana, who seemed surprised by Floria’s sudden visit.
“Sorry, Siana. I didn’t tell you in advance, but I suddenly invited Florence-san over… It seems she has some business with you today.”
“Eh? With me?”
When Siana asked in return, Lux nodded, and Floria addressed her.
“Yes, Siana-san. If you have time now, would you speak with me privately?”
“…Understood. Master, I will step away for a bit to speak with Florence-sama.”
“Alright. When you finish, come to my room and let me know so I can see Florence-san off.”
“Understood!”
“Florence-san, please take care of Siana for me!”
“Yes, I will.”
After both Siana and Floria responded, Lux left the room, smiling happily under the mistaken belief that the two were on friendly terms.
Floria’s gentle smile toward Lux then vanished, and she addressed Siana.
“Indoors would be best. Is there a suitable room somewhere?”
“Yes, there is… Would you follow me?”
“Of course.”
Now alone with Floria, Siana dropped her maid persona and assumed her true identity as the Third Princess Felisiana, leading Floria to a certain room.
“And this is…?”
“My room. You can relax, there are no traps set.”
“…I see.”
Once they entered Siana’s private room, Siana asked Floria.
“So, what is it you wanted to discuss with me…?”
But the moment the door closed, Floria instantly pressed the tip of her rapier to Siana’s neck, taking her completely by surprise. With deliberate emphasis in her voice, she spoke.
“Tell me honestly everything the Third Princess did to Lux-sama last night. Depending on your answer, I may judge and punish you in his place.”