14. Revenge?
In no time, the gossip in the party was fixed on Frances Descartes. Well, until just now, I showed myself like that and even ran out of the party, but since I entered with a man I didn’t even know, that’s understandable.
“Keep your eyes open. Keep your head stiff and maintain an arrogant expression.”
“… What does that mean?”
“It is necessary for future operations.”
Francesca nodded his head. Then he started acting. For her, wearing her mask is a familiar thing. So she did what I asked for at once.
“Can I do this?”
“Enough.”
That’s how the two started walking side by side in the party hall.
“So, what is the strategy?”
“Let’s dance first.”
“… What?”
“This is also necessary for the operation.”
“Isn’t that just what you want to do?”
“It can’t be. I make a clear distinction between public and private.”
Frances held out her hand reluctantly. I took her hand and started dancing to the music.
“… He dances well, probably because he is a member of the royal family.”
“This is something anyone can do.”
Actually, I don’t know. Just leave it to Jin’s senses and move as your body tells you. How does a guy who used to play games in the corner of the room dance? I’ve never been to a club.
“Can I ask what the strategy is now?”
“Gossip him. To spread evil rumors.”
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“What… ?”
France’s eyebrows twitched.
“Are you insane?”
“Sure, I am sane.”
“Okay, let’s listen. What rumors are you spreading?”
“Let’s spread rumors that Duke So is gay.”
“… You are really crazy.”
It doesn’t matter if I’m crazy. It doesn’t matter if it’s stupid. For now, it was first to heal the wounds she received.
It was a brief encounter with her, but I don’t think Frances is the kind of person to be persecuted by everyone and abandoned by someone.
France is a villain created simply to be consumed by ‘Ropanso’. They are just victims created by the producers to advance the story.
“So, the only concrete plan is to spread rumors that Duke So is gay?”
“Yes.”
“Even if you’re crazy, you’re still crazy… ….”
She looked at me with her mysterious face.
“That’s how social circles are. If this plan succeeds, rumors will spread that Duke So is gay, and there will be no damage to the master’s honor. Oh, and you can just introduce me as an escort knight.”
France opened her eyes shallowly.
“Okay, I’ll try. I don’t know if it will turn out well.”
“Good idea.”
Me and Frances kept dancing to the music. One song wasn’t enough, so we moved on to the next one. That way, the story going back and forth will accelerate a little more.
‘… It’s time to start hearing rumors.’
Music sounds are blocked through sensitive senses. Eavesdropping on conversations of nobles spread all over the place.
―The woman I ate with last time…….
―Really? How did you twist it?
―It’s simple. Becomes her face.
…… This is an unnecessary story, so let’s move on.
I looked elsewhere. Then I could hear the conversation I wanted.
―Did Princess Descartes dance with another man?
― Did she really have an affair with another man? That’s why Duke So asked for a unilateral breakup…….
―That Princess Descartes deserves it.
―Hush! Let’s be careful. What are you going to do if someone hears it?
―I think everyone will agree. No need to worry.
I’m listening, you b*tches. What is empathy?
Well, since the primary goal has been achieved, let’s skip this problem. I told Frances.
“Are there any First Ladies over there? As soon as the music ends, let’s go over there.”
“Those wives? I have no friends Above all, they are also things that do not have much influence.”
“Don’t worry. Originally, rumors tend to start with trivial things.”
“… Okay. Since it happened like this, I will hang out with you until the end.”
Her permission was dropped. With this we sew her first button. And after a while After the music ended, Frances and I went to the place where the first ladies who were talking in France were sitting.
“Oh, Princess Descartes. What are you doing here?”
“Is there a law against me coming to you?”
“That’s not true, but… ….”
Tell me a little softer. Even if you wear a mask, you put it on too thick. I whispered quietly to Frances.
“From now on, just do what I tell you to do.”
“Yes.”
“First of all, induce a conversation naturally. We’ll start with what happened with Duke So.”
Francesca nodded her head.
“Kuhm. The reason I came here has no big meaning.”
“In that case… ?”
“I came because of what happened with the Duke of Persia. I’m talking to those who are related to me, so I’m only talking to my wives.”
The first ladies showed curiosity with twinkling eyes. Yeah, are you crazy about it? Frances gently sat down next to them.
“So, how are you?”
“It’s a bit hard to say this, but… ….”
Frances paused for a moment, thrusting her head at the first ladies and whispering.
“Duke So is not interested in women.”
“He’s not interested in women?”
“Yes. Isn’t that simply because you’re crazy about work or training and you’re not interested in women?”
“Then what is it?”
France looked around to see if anyone was around. It was an appropriate show. I guess you could say it’s a secret.
…… Of course, the first ladies who hear the story are talking about it.
“… Duke So likes men.”
Cheap! The faces of the first ladies are distorted as if a large rock was thrown into a calm lake. His eyes widened and his mouth hung open, as if he hadn’t expected it at all.
“Is that true?”
“Yes.”
“But it’s hard to have a good relationship with a man… ….”
The First Ladies hesitated after hearing the shocking news out of the blue. Said Frances.
“There is no way that my engagement with Duke So will be broken for a simple reason, right? Duke Xiao tried to be patient for a while, but he must have been patient after all. Are there any men who are already in a relationship? That’s why you asked for a breakup.”
Uh, I didn’t say that. She just said she seems gay, she told me to spread the rumor… ….
“… Is that, really?”
“Why would I have to lie?”
The young ladies look at each other and notice.
“I showed an ugly appearance earlier, but I tried to win her heart. That’s what Duke Soh likes, but there’s no other way. Also, wouldn’t it be a waste to come to a party and not be able to enjoy it just because the marriage was broken up?”
Sir. Frances laughed. He was also accustomed to wearing a mask, so it was a perfect performance. Because those young girls have gone crazy.
“Anyway. Only the first ladies know this. Should I never tell anyone?”
“Yes, yes! Of course!”
“We must follow Princess Descartes’ words!”
I’m sure he’ll keep talking like that and go around talking about it here and there. Because that’s the only fun factor you guys can feel.
“By the way, who is the man next to you?”
“Ah, come to think of it, the introduction is late. He is just my direct escort knight.”
I even nailed it as an escort driver under my direct control so as not to cause any misunderstanding.
France gets up from her seat with a smile. I whispered quietly to her again.
“They spread the rumor to the other side as well.”
“Yes.”
After that, Frances and I went around spreading rumors that Karthus was gay to everyone, including first ladies and young ladies.
Perhaps the first ladies and young girls were cursing at Frances who came to them secretly. That’s right, as she approached, it was revealed in her expression.
Even so, they couldn’t ignore the princess who spoke to her. She’s kind of treated like Frances in her family, so that’s right, because she definitely has the position of a princess. In this social world, the position of the youngest daughter of the Duke of Cartesian is a solid law.
“This should be enough.”
“But are you really okay with this?”
“Don’t worry. Rumors have started to spread, so it will be difficult to pinpoint the source.”
By the way…….
“What the hell are you talking about?”
“… ….”
“… ….”
Kathus found the source easily. If this is the case, she will have no choice but to go out shamelessly. I whispered to Frances.
“Go out shamelessly. I don’t know what’s going on.”
As soon as Frances heard me, she reacted immediately and told Casus.
“Yes? I’m not sure what you mean.”
“Did I not know the source of the rumor that is spreading all over the place?”
“There’s no way I would spread such rumors, right? What do you think of Descartes’ princess?”
Kathus let out a stupid laugh.
“Ha, don’t you think I don’t even know what you’re thinking? Being unilaterally broken off must be out of pride and gossip about me.”
On the other hand, there was no change in France’s expression. Wearing her mask was more familiar to her than anything else.
“Are you angry with me now for that reasoning?”
“Inference? I already heard from the first ladies over there. She said that the princess herself said it.”
“I have no acquaintance with those first ladies… ? Duke So would know that well.”
Kathus gritted his teeth, narrowed his eyebrows, and glared at Frances.
“Do you think you can get over it safely after doing this?”
“I just feel unfair. I don’t think I have anything more to say.”
Good. You’re doing great. Because new gossip is coming through my hearing.
―Duke So is angry with the princess?
―What is it? Could it be that the rumors were true?
―I think so. The source of the rumor that he is gay is Gongnyeo-nim…….
―But how did the princess know that?
― Since she was engaged, she must have met a lot. A woman’s feelings cannot be ignored.
Yeah, keep spreading rumors like that. You are doing very well.
“France Descartes. I will never forget this.”
Karthus left the party with arrogance. Thump. She stepped on her steps so hard that the sound of her shoes seemed to reverberate throughout the party.
Bug bugs. It’s like when I’m playing games, and when I’m spitting vicious words at France. I got it right 11 times because of that bastard, and I feel relieved.
Perhaps as a sub male lead, he was forced to join the party to see Somire, who will arrive soon, but he must have been upset when this happened.
‘You’ve licked your mouth like that before, and you’re looking good. f*ck you.’
Homos*xuality is a sin in this world. You can’t escape the scandal. I felt relieved at the thought that I would suffer a little in the future. However, Frances had a face full of anxiety. She said in a trembling voice.
“Was this really okay?”
I replied with a light smile.
“It’s okay. Isn’t there any clear evidence that the source of the rumor is the owner? If the other first ladies and young ladies say so, just say no, just like before.”
Francesca nodded her head with her complicated face. I changed her subject to ease her troubled mind.
“Shall we go out to the terrace? If you get some fresh air, you’ll feel better.”
“Yes. She’s still upset, so I think she needs to cool her heart a little.”
So we went out to the terrace. I knew it. The night sky of this world, with countless starlights twinkling, was beautiful.
“How are you? Are you feeling better?”
“That’s right. Until just now, I wanted to be one of them.”
France’s eyes twitched. Even I, watching it, felt sad.
“It’s nice to meet you. Really.”
“I’m glad it was helpful.”
Yes, this is it. Step closer and ask him to release the slave imprint.
“Ha ha.”
France sighed.
“What are you doing?”
“Just. Because the only way out I believed in is gone.”
“… ….”
Karthus is not an escape. She’s just an escape. Even if the handling were better right now, the result would have been the same. Rather, this is better.
At that time. Frances looked at me. Even though she took small revenge on Duke Xiao, she still put on a bad face.
Suddenly, Frances asked.
“… Will you never leave me?”
