The Student Guardians Are Obsessed With Me

Kaidel sighed for the 99th time. He had made up his mind, but when he saw the main gate of the Imperial Palace in the distance, he felt like turning his head.

‘There is no other way.’

The doorkeeper, seeing Kaidel’s face, quickly opened the door.

Kaidel asked Izmel to meet him. Izmel accepted Kaidel’s request, and soon refreshments were prepared for the two in the drawing room of the Crown Prince’s palace.

Perhaps he waited about 10 minutes. Izmel walked in, not hiding his annoyance at all.

“How brave. You came to me on your own feet.”

“Have you heard?”

Izmel’s gaze turned harsh.

“About how you made my brother cry and did something mean to Eleanor? Of course. I’ve heard.”

What mean thing did he mean.

Kaidel’s eyebrows rose in dissatisfaction.

But he soon nodded his head without saying anything. Because he would have thought the same thing if he had been on the other side.

“Eleanor promised to make it fair.”

One corner of Izmel’s lips slightly rose. The sight of Eleanor, who was so embarrassed that she threw away any words, was pleasing to the eye.

“But that’s why I came here.”

“If someone’s going to come,  it should be Eleanor. Why you?”

“Why would Eleanor come?”

Kaidel suddenly got up from his seat. His expression was hideous.

Izmel, flinching at the dark energy surrounding Kaidel, stood up from his seat. He didn’t know why, but somehow he felt like it had to be that way.

“It’s to be fair. Just as the children wish.”

Kaidel’s hand was placed on Izmel’s shoulder.

“W-What are you doing?”

“I don’t want to do it either. Please forgive me.”

The next moment, Kaidel’s face came closer.

Kaidel got very close to Izmel’s cheek and immediately bit him. Even though they couldn’t reach each other, it was better for both of them.

He didn’t feel any touch, and there was no sound. However, he couldn’t be sure because it happened so quickly.

Was he really out of reach?

Is it that he reached it, but he didn’t remember it?

No, he didn’t reach him.

It’s fine because they didn’t touch, right?

Izmel grabbed his cheek with a mesmerized face. His mind was very busy.

Kaidel bowed low.

“Please treat Lucas appropriately. There is no need to be disappointed, everything has become fair.”

***

Kaidel sighed for the hundredth time. This time, it was even more uncomfortable than Izmel.

“What are you doing at this hour?”

Adrian trudged out into the dark garden. His expression was also scary.

“You’re not always that nice of a person, but I especially didn’t want to meet you today.”

Adrian crossed his arms tightly.

“Between Eleanor and me, it’s personal.”

“I don’t really want to know about that personal matter.”

“It’s a pity the kids had to see it. I’ll be careful next time.”

Next time?

A vein appeared on Adrian’s forehead. He said, trying to raise the corner of his lips.

“There will be no next time. Your Grace, just don’t make ‘mistakes’ like you did today. “I don’t know if it was really a mistake in the first place.”

“I guess it’s the Young Marquis’ personal wish that there will be no next time. It won’t go as planned. I will somehow seize the next opportunity.”

There was a lot of tension between the two people as they looked at each other and smiled.

Adrian asked.

“But what brought you here?”

Kaidel’s face suddenly darkened. He seemed like a man who carried all the worries and hardships of the world alone.

“Sienna says it should be fair.”

“What is that…”

“Stay still for a moment.”

Kaidel grabbed Adrian by the shoulder. Adrian’s mouth was tightly shut due to his inhuman grip strength.

At that moment, Kaidel’s lips touched his cheek. It was because Adrian failed to control his distance by moving his body.

“You crazy…”

The two people swore softly and pushed each other away. Kaidel rubbed his lips and Adrian rubbed his cheek.

“What is it?”

“You moved, but even if you hadn’t, I couldn’t have reached you.”

Said Kaidel, vigorously wiped the area around his lips until they turned red.

“I have done the same to you as I did to Eleanor, and His Highness, so now it is fair. This thing is over now. It was resolved regardless of Eleanor.”

Only then did Adrian realize Kaidel’s plan. Adrian let out a long sigh.

So, it’s a kind of scapegoat…

“Did Ellen agree to this solution?”

“I don’t know about her.”

Is that fortunate? Adrian’s expression became subtle. Whatever it was, it was clearly an ugly look he didn’t want Eleanor to see.

Kaidel thought deeply for a moment and asked.

“Would she have agreed if she had known?”

Adrian slowly nodded his head.

“Maybe. Even though it doesn’t look that way, there’s something quite mischievous about her…”

If Eleanor had heard of Kaidel’s plan, her eyes would have lit up and she would have agreed. And she would tease him her whole life.

“Don’t tell Ellen.”

“I agree. Take care of Sienna. So she doesn’t feel disappointed.”

The two people looked at each other and nodded. A night that should have been left in oblivion forever passed like that.

***

Kaidel really solved it.

She doesn’t know how he did, but it was solved anyway.

The children were quiet, and the other two people didn’t say anything. Considering the personalities of the two, they would definitely have talked about that.

Eleanor stared at Adrian, who was sitting on the living room sofa, shuffling through documents.

“Rian.”

“Hmm?”

Adrian immediately turned his head towards Eleanor.

“What did Kaidel do?”

But as soon as he heard Eleanor’s question, he immediately dropped his gaze again.

“You don’t have to know.”

“Ah, why. I’m curious.”

When Eleanor whined, Adrian grinned.

“You have many things to be curious about.”

“Can’t you tell me what you were talking about?”

“Mmhm, no.”

Adrian shook his head firmly. Normally, she would have ignored it, but his attitude was merciless.

“Don’t be curious. I’m offended.”

Adrian shook his shoulders slightly, as if he was fed up.

It was a time when Eleanor was letting all kinds of imagination run wild in her head. Adrian asked as if he suddenly remembered something.

“Ellen, are you free next Friday?”

“Friday? Maybe. Why?”

“There is the Academy alumni meeting next week, and I was wondering if we could go together.”

Reunion?

Eleanor thought for a moment and asked.

“So who is Dwight going with?”

“That guy should figure it out on his own.”

Adrian answered chicly. Eleanor quickly nodded her head in agreement.

“That’s right. But that kind of place is a bit uncomfortable…”

When Eleanor showed signs of refusing, Adrian added quietly.

“I heard it was a party on board.”

“I’ll go! I’m going!”

Eleanor raised her hand. Adrian laughed as if he knew that would happen.

“Alright, let’s go.”

Party on board. She can’t believe she’s going to a place she has only seen in movies and dramas.

Eat delicious food on a big, beautiful ship, pop champagne, and when they’re in a good mood, watch fireworks from the deck.

Eleanor’s eyes sparkled as she lost herself in her imagination.

It’s going to be fun! Exciting!

Adrian looked at Eleanor with a happy face. Eleanor hummed, which meant she felt really good.

At that time, Albert came up holding a letter tray.

“A letter has arrived from the Imperial Palace addressed to you, Miss.”

Adrian and Eleanor’s heads turned at the same time.

Is it the Crown Prince?

Adrian took a quick look at Eleanor’s expression.

Although the Duke was annoying, the Crown Prince was also a formidable opponent. Thinking back to the nervous battle they had had while watching the opera, he was still feverish.

“Is it from His Highness?”

Adrian asked in an indifferent tone, pretending not to be very concerned.

“No…”

However, Adrian unconsciously looked relieved at Eleanor’s answer.

“I thought so too, but it’s from Her Imperial Majesty the Empress.”

“Her Imperial Majesty the Empress?”

“Mmhm.”

Eleanor opened the carefully sealed letter. There was a faint floral scent from the letter.

[Lady Eleanor Everett.

This is the Empress. How have you been?

I’m sending you an invitation because I want to have a cup of tea with you and talk for the first time in a while.

Since the palace is so quiet, I miss having a smart friend like Eleanor.

I hope you will make time for me.]

It was an invitation from the Empress.

Eleanor’s fingertips trembled. She was already nervous.

It’s not going to be fun… Not exciting…

Eleanor’s eyebrows drooped. Adrian tilted his head.

“Why?”

Adrian came next to her and took the letter from her hand.

“Her Imperial Majesty the Empress wants me to visit her. It’s scary.”

“It will be fine. Just think of it as a student guardian consultation.”

Eleanor made a sad expression at Adrian’s words.

“That doesn’t really help, you know?”

“Yeah, but you will do well.”

“How do you know that?”

Adrian laughed as he placed the letter down on Eleanor’s head.

“I know everything.”

***

Eleanor, dressed in a modest dress, arrived early at the appointment. It was the garden of the Empress’s palace that she had visited before.

The garden during the day was dazzlingly beautiful when the green became thicker. However, Eleanor, who was very nervous, couldn’t fully enjoy the beauty.

It was her first time meeting the Empress privately at a formal invitation. She was concerned about every little detail.

A pure white tea table was prepared in the shade of a tree. Eleanor sat lightly on the edge of her chair, then stood up again and repeated her twirl.

“Eleanor, it’s been a while.”

At that time, the Empress’s voice was heard from behind.

“I’m greeting Your Imperial Majesty the Empress.”

“Why are you standing like that? Don’t your legs hurt?”

“I don’t know if I can sit down… Thank you for caring for me.”

The Empress laughed slightly at Eleanor’s words.

“There’s no need to be that polite. I wanted us to talk comfortably. Sit down please.”

The Empress, who sat down first, held out her hand and invited her to sit down. Eleanor thought as she sat down carefully.

Why does it always come from someone who feels uncomfortable saying that they should talk comfortably?

It was an unchanging rule, whether in the past life or this life.

“I heard a rumor that Lucas is working hard on his studies these days.”

“Yes, I think the children are a good stimulus to each other.”

“Eleanor taught him well. I’m glad he has good friends. Thanks to you, I feel much more at ease.”

Eleanor awkwardly laughed along with the Empress’s words. Feeling her mouth dry, she took a sip of the tea.

“It’s been hot these days, so I prepared iced tea. Does it suit your tongue?”

“Yes! I really like it.”

Eleanor nodded like a freshly trained soldier. The Empress laughed happily as she watched her reaction.

“I’ll bring you some tea leaves when you go. There’s nothing like it when it’s hot.”

The Empress gracefully extended her hand to the teacup. Eleanor admired her smooth, flawless movements.

Even as she looked at Izmel, she felt that the natural elegance was present. It was something Eleanor could never have.

It was at that moment that she thought of Izmel.