#7. The Ball and Two Men (4)

With a dazed look on her face,

and even that foolish expression of hers unbearably cute, Dmitri and Daphne left Miss Eleonore behind and resumed walking toward the annex.

Meeting the young lady and expressing their gratitude to her were both important to them, but—

before the Margrave and Margravine returned to the West, there was one last matter they needed to confirm regarding relations between the North and the West.

Still, beneath the magic-stone lamps casting a blue glow, the Grand Duke’s long shadow seemed somehow weighed down.

“You two made a very well-matched pair.”

Daphne, who had been quietly following him a step behind, said this to Dmitri in her usual emotionless voice.

“W-what?”

At the absurd remark, Dmitri stopped in his tracks and whipped around.

Despite his fierce gaze, the cool blonde beauty facing him concealed all emotion, as always, and simply looked him up and down...