Haunted Duke’s Daughter

Lilia-san is that you?

Sakura! What should I(watashi)do! Fleeing seems to be the best option here!

Yup. When you see a panicking person, its easier to remain calm. Well, Lilia he is already convinced so it doesnt make sense to run now.

Then what should I do?!

Lilias mind was completely in turmoil. If the news of a dukes daughter shopping at a place like this became public, it would bring trouble to her family. She could care less about the opinions of strangers, but when it came to her family, she cared a little.

Lilia. Calm down. Yep, deep breaths.

Following Sakuras advice, Lilia took a deep breath. Ray was looking at her curiously, but she could care less about that now.

Lilia.Calm down. Ray doesnt recognize Lilia as Lilliane Aldis. So no need to panic yet.

Sakuras words made me remember. Although I am not completely sure, but Ray only recognizes Lilia as some high-ranking noble lady. She consoled herself that the worst case scenario hadnt come to pass and asked Sakura what she should do next.

Lets trust our friend(mikata)instead of rashly trying to deceive him. Ray is a smart kid, so I think he can guess based on how Lilia is dressed.1

FineI get it.

Lilia turned towards Ray and tried to regain her bearing with a cough. Responding to it, Ray corrected his posture. She wondered why, but she paid no heed to that and continued speaking.

Good to see you ne, Ray.

Waa! I thought it was Lilia-san! I was surprised because I never thought I would meet in a place like this!

Ray came forward with a broad smile. He seemed really glad to have met Lilia, and his joy was honest and unpretentious. Lilia thought about how she wanted to deceive him earlier, and felt a little guilty.

But I was surprised. Lilia-sama is a high-ranking noble, right? I didnt think people like them comes to these places.

As soon as he uttered the words high-ranking noble, the surrounding people looked at him with their eyes peeled, as well as to the person he was talking to, Lilia. When Lilia was pulling his cheek, the following instructions came from Sakura.

-Lets get out of here, right now.

Lilia immediately nodded walked to Ray, and took his hand. Ignoring the startled Ray, Lilia quickly started walking.

Hurriedly, she left that place and after they entered a dark, narrow alley between the buildings, Lilia took a breather.

Ah, that

I turned on hearing Rays voice. Now that I think about it, I dragged him here without saying anything. When I turned around to apologize, Ray seemed remorseful.

Im sorry. You wanted to hide your identity.

Reacting to the words, Lilias eyes slightly widened. He seemed to have firmly guessed the intentions behind Lilias previous actions. His head seemed to be working well. At least if someone acted with Lilia in a similar manner, she wouldnt have been able to calm her indignation.

No, Ray wouldnt have been as rude as Lilia is.

However I think your(anata)words just now were undoubtedly extremely rude to me.

Youre imagining it, youre imagining it.

Sighing at Sakura who was laughing happily, Lilia turned towards Ray. Ray was anxiously staring at Lilia.

Next time onwards its better to be more attentive

Even though it was a little blunt, Ray smiled, saying he was relieved.

What did Lilia-sama come here for?

At Rays question, Lilia was at a loss for words. She didnt feel any malice from Ray, who was tilting his head with a smile, but she still wondered if it was okay to answer honestly.

I think its okay to give an honest reply. This child is probably fine.

Following Sakuras instructions, Lilia opened her mouth.

A friend of mine gave me some sweets a while ago. Have you ever heard of dorayaki?

Yes!It is delicious isnt it? I(boku)like it, too.

I wonder why, Rays smile was quite dazzling. I could not face it directly and averted my eyes.

What a harmless smile. My(watashi)slightly corrupt heart feels somewhat painful, ne.2

Slightly corrupt, youve realized it huh.

I dont want to admit it eh, but even if I strongly want to deny it, I cannot.

Ah, I see!Thats why you came to buy it yourself(jibun)right? Because you wanted to eat more. Lillia-sama is surprisingly a glutton.

Immediately after that, Rays head .3was grabbed by someones right hand. To the completely petrified Ray, Lilian asked with a smile on her face

Im sorry. I couldnt hear it well. I wonder what you were trying to say?

Um, that.Well, it has a taste that makes you want to eat again! I understand!

Ahaha, Ray laughed with a panicked smile, and ohoho Lilia laughed with a pasted smile.

Scary.

Shut up. Whose fault is this? It was definitely your(anata)unending greed, right?

Uguu..Cant refute it.

Satisfied with Sakuras silence, Lilia let go of Rays head. The released Ray stumbled two or three steps back and stared at Lillia warily. His eyes seemed to be slightly wet. Did I go too far when teaching him a lesson?

Im sorry. But, Ray, please remember that there are things you can and things you cannot say to women ne.

No, its Lilia who gets angry too easily.

You have no remorse.

Hii! Im sorry!

Even though Lilia was frowning at Sakuras words, Ray thought it was directed towards himself and lowered his head.

Im sorry!It certainly wasnt a word suitable for women. Ill be careful.4

Eh, eh eh..its fine if you understand. En.

Poor thing. This would become a trauma.5

Im sorry.