01x06 - Why Raeliana Cosplayed

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Why

is he naked?

And my lower back kind of hurts.

W-Wait.

Just calm down for a second.

Be natural Be casual

W-We

didn't do anything, did we?

You forgot?

After you were the one

begging for it so much?

Please stop!

Raeliana?

Raeliana!

Master Taylor!

Adam!

Please help me!

Bring Raeliana to me!

What the

Master, you are awake?

Count Westernberg has just arrived to—

Send him home.

What?

B-But to call off an appointment

on such short notice

Raeliana has been kidnapped.

S-Something so terrible

has happened here at this estate?!

And tomorrow is the engagement ceremony

Assemble all of the knights at once.

The kidnapper should

still be on the grounds.

You saw who did it?!

He's 183 centimeters tall,

and wearing a black uniform.

His hair is a deep gray color and wavy.

And he has red eyes.

He's in his late teens, but already

carrying weapons. He's very dangerous.

Did the young lady simply

go out with Master Tay—

Gideon

Try saying that again.

The young lady was taken

by someone resembling Master Taylor, then?

Exactly.

That was a pretty spirited exit,

but we're still on the estate grounds.

Master Taylor

Why don't we go out for a bit?

That's what I thought.

I'll just consider that an accident

and forget about it.

When I really think about it,

he did save my life.

But this body isn't even mine to begin with.

Should I really be treating it like this?

Master Taylor

Do you think I smell bad?

I didn't take a bath last night.

I feel so much better!

Thank goodness there's a

separate bathroom for the maids.

I always wanted to try on a maid uniform.

Feels like I'm cosplaying.

Master Taylor!

Master Taylor

Are you hungry, perchance?

Searching for the young lady?

The duke went out to search for her himself?

Yes.

I am very sorry, my lord.

Why would the duke go

to the trouble of searching for her?

It's all right.

If you don't mind,

I'd like to wait in the study.

Very well. I will inform the master.

Miss Raeliana McMillan, eh?

It's been awfully noisy around here today.

You didn't hear?

Apparently the young lady just up

and left the estate with Master Taylor.

The duke has all the knights

in the mansion out looking for her.

Why'd it turn into such a big commotion?

Does he think she's gonna

cheat on him with Master Taylor?

When their engagement ceremony's tomorrow?

Who knows?

I didn't know the master

was so narrow-minded.

You don't know much about the world, do you?

It's the people who seem as cool

and composed as he does

who are the most persistent

when it comes to love.

Uh-oh

Who're you? Haven't seen you before.

Maybe she's from the south building?

A lot of new people have been

hired there for the ceremony.

Uh, that's right.

I've just begun work in the south building.

So what are you doing here?

W-Well

I was instructed to pick up some food

that the young lady can eat easily.

The young lady?

They found her?

Uh, yes!

But, well

She says she wants to be left alone

for a little while, so

P-Please excuse me!

Hang on.

Take this, too.

I heard she likes it.

The young lady, I mean.

Master Taylor!

Look what I got! Chocolate fondue!

Let's enjoy it out there.

So it seems like he has all

the knights out looking for us.

I don't know if I'm ready

to face Noah again just yet

And I'm sure there's someone

in my room waiting for me.

Since I finally got into this uniform,

I'd like a little more time to myself.

I get it.

Nobody would try to come

into Noah's personal study.

Thank you, Master Taylor.

I gotta get my head on straight.

It's strange.

Since I came to this world,

I understand the languages of every country.

Is it an ability I gained

when I reincarnated?

I mean, it's a big help either way.

Huh?

It can't be Noah?!

Is this the book you wanted?

I was watching from behind,

and it looked like you were struggling.

Count Keith Westernberg!

He's Noah's right-hand man.

He's well-loved in the novel, too.

Wow I feel like I'm meeting a celebrity!

Was this the wrong one?

Huh?

You can read Cryptian?

Uh yes.

I had no idea any woman in this

kingdom could read Cryptian.

I'm shocked!

Huh?

Who taught it to you?

Um I learned it on my own.

Really?!

I've never known anyone who

learned Cryptian independently!

Why in the world are you working as a maid?

Have you any interest in academics?

Uh

I see.

With you dressed like that,

it's no wonder nobody could find you.

U-Um

P-Pardon me!

Oh, no, it's all right.

S-Stay away from me, you pervert!

Pervert?

Pervert?

Yes!

You took advantage of the fact

that I was asleep!

Raeliana, you seem to have

the wrong idea about something.

I do?

Nothing happened between us last night.

Huh?

B-But my lower back was sore

That's because you slept on horseback.

But you said I begged

Yes, in your sleep.

My bedroom is closer

to the entrance than yours,

so I let you sleep there. That's all.

I only wanted you to get

a good night's sleep.

Then why didn't you tell me honestly

from the beginning that nothing happened?

I'm sorry.

It wasn't my intention to deceive you.

Huh? Did he just apologize?

Noah, of all people? Am I dreaming?

Is what you just said how you really feel?

Yes, it is.

All right, then.

Please don't ever play

mean jokes on me again.

Hey!

So you forgive me, then?

Should I, I wonder?

Considering all that's happened,

I don't really want to

forgive him that easily.

What are you doing?!

You forgive me, right?

I won't let go until you forgive me.

Where did this come from?!

I thought I finally had

the advantage for once!

Fine! Just let go of me, please!

What is going on here?

Was what I just saw actually real?

Is that really Noah Voltaire Wynknight?

Did he eat something funny?

I had no idea that girl

was Miss Raeliana McMillan.

I heard the two of them had

a contractual relationship,

but what I just saw between

them was more than that.

C-Could it be

he's actually serious

about Miss McMillan now?

Keith

Duke

He finally realized I was here?

When we heard that Brooks

had kidnapped our daughter,

my wife and I were deeply

upset and rushed here.

Please rest at ease.

Francis Brooks and his cohorts

are being held at Saint Bell Prison.

Saint Bell Prison?

The highest-security prison in the kingdom?

No matter what dangers

may arise from now on,

I will protect Miss Raeliana McMillan

for the rest of my life.

Then you will be carrying out tomorrow's

engagement ceremony as planned?

Of course.

Who might you be?

I am Mary Wayne.

The Mary Wayne!

Mary Wayne's dress shop

is a place that all brides-to-be dream of.

Anyone who wants to wear

a dress that she made

must be at or above a certain

level of status and wealth.

All of her sales come with strict conditions,

and even when they're met,

it's rumored that the buyer must wait

a year to get the dress.

The Mary Wayne?

This is the dress you will wear

to your engagement ceremony tonight.

It is a masterpiece I am most proud of!

I-It's beautiful.

The duke placed the order

on such short notice!

It was a real challenge to complete in time!

I-I'm sorry Noah wasn't more thoughtful

We need a fitting to see

if it needs any modifications!

Put it on now!

Y-Yes, ma'am!

An engagement ceremony

Saint Bell Prison, where Brooks

and his buddies are now,

is a place that no one

ever leaves once they enter.

Which means

Brooks won't be able to k*ll me now.

So should I really go

on with this engagement?

Congratulations!

I first proposed this contract

with Noah to avoid being k*lled by Brooks.

The one who falls for Noah in

the novel is the protagonist, Beatrice,

and I'm just Beatrice's friend

but I'm the one engaged to him now.

Is this really right?

Noah?

What are we doing?

We're on a date.

But I'm sure I was just

lying in my bed a moment ago.

There are fireworks

over the Shamcane River tonight.

Uh, that's not what I was asking

I sensed that you've been avoiding me,

even before the ceremony.

It will make others suspicious

if you so blatantly avoid me.

I've fully taken on

the role of his fiancée now.

We're even on this fake date now

Noah, there's something

I want to talk to you about.

I know.

Huh?

You've used me to suit

your purposes all this time,

and now you don't need me anymore,

so you want to dump me, right?

You don't have to put it that way.

You make me sound like complete scum.

But I'm right, aren't I?

I mean, he is, but

Well, as a certain someone said,

I'm guilty of blackmail.

Raeliana

Stay by my side.

Until you have no further use for me.

Yeah, of course.

He makes it sound cool, at least

And that's all?

That's really all you want?

Yes, it is.

Noah

Have you ever loved anyone before?

No.

Why not?

Because I'm a duke of the royal family.

What, is a duke of the royal

family not allowed to love?

No. Because the moment you do,

you're taking on a tremendous risk.

Well, even so

Even so

I think you'll end up

loving someone someday.

Just watch.

I was right about the Gale family, wasn't I?

How pretty!

Raeliana?

A girl

A girl?

I see a girl with yellow hair.