The Heroine Who Was Taken Away by the Main Character Becomes Obsessed With Me After Returning

3. Auction. (One)

If there is a fact that you possess and have become accustomed to at some point.

Perhaps it was the spending of money.

Duke Reinhardt.

The Empire’s greatest and most wealthy family.

It was for that reason that he readily asked for a large amount of money worth 10 million gold.

Obviously, 10 million gold is a considerable amount of money. To the extent that even a few nobles could turn their eyes away.

‘Well, I can’t help it.’

because i needed it

In order to get the things you need in the upcoming ‘auction’, that’s a lot of money.

A kind of black market that only high-ranking nobles or high-ranking officials could participate in.

The name to call it is the so-called auction.

Horses are a black market, and there are times when even the emperor participates, so it’s not like they’re in the dark.

In particular, if I remember correctly, the main items in this auction were elixirs.

‘Because they’re exactly what I need.’

Of course, I’m not writing it.

What would a swordsman do with a lot of magic power?

No matter how much mana it was, it was a waste to eat it myself.

What I used as an excuse to break up with Elena.

Having a woman he likes wasn’t something he said simply to escape the moment.

Of course, that doesn’t mean there aren’t people who really like them.

‘To be precise, there was someone who owed it.’

Lucia Bellatina.

An unprecedented genius of the Mage Tower who reached the 7th Circle at the age of only 17, and reached the 8th Circle just a year ago.

And at the same time, a wizard who fell under the curse of ‘catastrophe’ in an instant.

Because I was thinking of breaking her curse.

Lucia.

She was a supporting character who also appeared in the original novel ‘A Song of Love with the Spirit’.

At the same time as an excellent wizard, he came out as an advisor.

The way to break her curse was simple.

‘To drive away the curse with the energy of nature, which is the exact opposite of the energy of disaster.’

So, in the original novel, he curses with the help of Elena.

Elena’s talent is elemental magician.

In other words, it was a talent deeply related to nature above all else.

But right now I can’t get her help.

So he needed a concentrated natural force similar to that of the spirits.

For example… … okay. like a leap.

Shouldn’t we just wait for Elena to lift Lucia’s curse as in the original story?

So it was too late.

The most important thing for mages of the Mage Tower is the circle.

Lucia, who had her sealed with a curse, must be suffering severe harassment within the Mage Tower.

smart.

As I looked at the door at the sound of a short knock, I heard a voice from beyond the door.

“Ke, Gongja-nim… … . I brought the things the head of the household told me to deliver.”

A familiar voice.

She was the dedicated maid, that is to say, my maid, Ciela.

It was a strange grunting voice.

“come in.”

Sigh.

After saying that, Ciela opened the door and whimpered, carrying her pockets and entering.

Ten million gold has already been prepared.

uh… … however.

Even though I opened the door at best, Ciela couldn’t walk quickly.

The money bag is heavy, only staggering and slowly approaching.

Seeing Ciela groan pitifully, I approached and held out my hand.

“give it to me. I will take it.”

“… … Oh no! I will carry it!”

“Because it’s different.”

Having said that, I snatched the bag of money from Ciela’s hand by half force.

staggering-

and fell down

‘… … crazy.’

Come to think of it.

At this point, I was a madman.

That’s also a fool who was going through a lot due to lack of exercise.

… … Ciel couldn’t easily hear the whining.

‘Wow, this is embarrassing.’

Pretend to sit naturally.

I hid my expression and operated my aura.

The magic power remaining in his body was so small that even a speck of dust could be bigger than that.

If that power could be converted into an aura, it wouldn’t be much of a chore to carry a purse.

“No work… … No, long horns.”

cooong.

I barely put my pockets on the desk and sat down in my chair feeling sweaty after a long time.

It’s really varied.

Do you have a hard time wearing it all the way?

‘no. Aion Reinhardt… … A narrow-minded nobleman.’

He asked for some money.

I gave you all cash to f*ck you, right?

Of course.

The highest unit of currency in the empire was gold, but checks were also valid.

So giving away everything with such a hefty amount of cash was like saying f*ck it.

The good news is that it is a kind of subspace artifact and its weight is reduced.

“Go, Gongja. Are you okay… … ?”

“Ah oh. are you okay. Good job moving this.”

“Ah, yes… … .”

Ciela’s expression as she nodded was trembling.

It still looks awkward for me to congratulate you like this.

It was natural. You’ve been living like that for years. If you get used to it right away, that’ll be even weirder.

Tsk. By the way, are you making the kid carry something heavy like this?

… … what can’t be done I’ll have to call in a few minions and take them with me.

Maybe I expected this far and didn’t know what I borrowed money to do, or I was trying to find out by borrowing the eyes of a minion.

Sometimes, I look narrow inside.

If he was just that kind of person, he couldn’t have become the head of the household.

‘Well, I’m not a bad person. It doesn’t matter.’

Rather, it would be better to keep such surveillance attached.

I have no intention of doing anything in particular, so I can at least prove that I am harmless.

“Ciella. We’re going to the ‘auction’ tomorrow, so get ready to go.”

“yes? Am I going too?”

“… … ? of course. You are my exclusive maid.”

If there was one thing that didn’t change compared to before the regression, that was it.

That the maid in charge is Ciella.

Wouldn’t it be natural to have an exclusive lady-in-waiting accompanying you when you go out?

‘—Ah.’

I thought, but I realized that the person who used this body before this was Cale, and after realizing it, I murmured.

Couldn’t he have taken the maniac with him just because he was a lady-in-waiting?

If I had left it, I would have left it.

Every time he messed up, the role of the minions following him would have been to stop it.

“… … Maybe, Ciella. Do you remember the last time you left the mansion?”

“yes? hmm… … . I haven’t had to go out since I entered the mansion. Roughly, it seems to have been about seven years.”

“driving me crazy.”

This is not a temple dedicated to some god.

Why did you live so far disconnected from the outside world?

‘Somehow… … In the previous episode, every time I went out, I was strangely happy. Was that the reason?’

I’m kinda sorry

Of course, she’s my exclusive lady-in-waiting, so if I hadn’t taken her out, she wouldn’t have had to leave the mansion.

Before being assigned as my exclusive lady-in-waiting, she was a maid who did miscellaneous jobs, so she wouldn’t have had to go outside.

Tsk.

When I clicked my tongue, Ciela looked at me and asked.

“Okay, do you have any problems?”

“no. … … it’s all my fault I’m going out tomorrow, so follow me. Let’s take a look outside and walk around the market for a while.”

Originally, I was thinking of just rushing in and exiting after the auction.

Even knowing this, I wasn’t cold-blooded.

It’s an outing with the boss. It’s not something that would be very welcome to an ordinary person, but… … .

Still, I would be very happy if it was my first outing in 7 years.

Meanwhile, I’m taking a break too.

* * *

At first, I was a little nervous, and then I was very nervous, but now I am closer to certainty.

You seem to have changed.

no, he has changed

Prince Cale.

Even a few days ago, he was someone who would talk nervously whenever we met eyes.

But now I can’t help but admit it.

It’s a start to say thank you for everything, good job, and other words that even a decent noble wouldn’t say.

Furthermore, didn’t Confucius, who saw her groaning with the money bag, snatch it away?

furthermore.

When he said that it had been 7 years since he had last left the mansion, he put on a serious expression and even said he was going out.

He said that if he, as a member of the ducal family, revealed his true identity, it would be like ruining the outing.

It was a bonus that he was even equipped with a cognitive impairment artifact.

‘… … To think Prince Cale was considerate.’

You might think it’s a trivial thing.

For Ciela, it was like the beginning of heaven and earth.

The fact that he led the way through the commoners in a market with so many commoners.

And yet, that he never hurt anyone.

Directly bumping into a commoner was something that any aristocrat, stupid or not, would find offensive.

I don’t know what kind of change of heart made him change like this.

… … Just one thing.

If I had to point out the burdensome thing after changing.

“Ciella. There are a lot of people going to the market, so stick closely and follow me.”

“Four, yes.”

thump

Saying that, Cale grabbed Ciela’s wrist and led her.

Afterwards, Ciella, who quietly nodded, followed him.

… … Is it because there are more natural touches like this?

Of course, it wasn’t offensive or anything. I wasn’t talking about a touch like that.

only.

‘Crazy, I must be crazy, really.’

Cale’s hand guiding him felt comfortable.

Beyond that, it was a little heartbreaking.

‘… … mmm. Actually, Prince Cale… … He wasn’t ugly, though.’

Rather, it belongs to the handsome axis.

Although it was not an easy look to approach easily because of his unique sharp eyes.

No matter how much it was, it was only a few days, and my heart was beating because of the change in my behavior.

Could it be that he was such a ruthless person?

The outing with Cale was a series of nerve-wracking things in many ways.

To the point where I can’t even see the scenery outside the mansion after 7 years… … .

I wanted to say that, but unfortunately I didn’t.

For a long time of 7 years, there were many strange things outside.

Before entering the mansion, when I was wandering around the outside, I didn’t have time to pay attention to things like that.

Because I was too young and just busy living day by day.

Still, there were some things that hadn’t changed at all.

For example, yes like this.

“We sell chicken skewers! 50 silver each!”

The pungent aroma of street food that pierces your nose.

Ciela’s eyes subconsciously turned there, and she swallowed her saliva.

‘… … Chicken skewers.’

I don’t know how low-level food this is to a nobleman.

To the common people, chicken skewers were close to luxurious food.

In addition to using chicken, even an expensive sauce.

It’s a burdensome money to spend on food that doesn’t fill even one meal properly.

There was also a memory of envying the children who bought and ate it.

I want to eat.

I’ve been working as a maid for 7 years, so I’ve had enough money.

Unlike in the past, I had enough money to buy it.

… … Still, I couldn’t show the desire to eat it without notice.

Even if it has changed a little lately.

If the lady-in-waiting, who should be in charge of the nobility, was only interested in food, that would be a disqualification.

As I said before, from the point of view of aristocrats, it’s low-grade food, so they wouldn’t even eat it——

“uh?”

Ciela, who missed Cale for a moment, expressed her doubts.

You were here just now.

where did you go… … ?

“Did you say 50 silver each? Buy three.”

“Ooh, yes! Here we are!”

“Change is fine.”

chin.

Cale, who placed several gold coins roughly from his pocket on the table, took the skewer and turned around.

Only then did the yakitori vendor, who confirmed the money he had received, bowed his head.

“… … thank you! Come again!”

Cale, who received the chicken skewers, approached and held out two chicken skewers to Ciela.

Chicken skewers for Prince Kale.

Chicken skewers for Prince Kale… … .

A combination I had never thought of, never thought I would relate to.

Ciela’s head stiffened for a moment at the unexpected reality.

“I bought it because I wanted to eat it. won’t you eat? If so, should I throw it away?”

Saying that, Cale waved the skewer as if he were about to throw it on the ground.

short flirtation.

Siela, who fell for it, regained her senses and spoke urgently.

“Hot, no! I will eat, I will eat!”

After saying that, Ciela took two chicken skewers and stuffed them into her mouth.

And suddenly.

For the first time in my life, chicken skewers.

It seems like it tastes strangely sweet, Ciela thought.