# 19 - 19
Of course I remembered.
That day when I owned Tullia Fraser for less than a day, and because of that damned personal punishment, I couldn't say what I wanted to say in front of Grand Duke Fraser's assistant.
That scale that was glowing red menacingly above the Grand Duke's head.
It was not difficult to guess that this was a kind of “affection level display bar.”
The reappeared scale glowed a faint sky blue. It was a more reassuring color by everyone's standards.
It turned out that the color was a perfect match for the marble floor in the incredibly expensive bedroom...
Suddenly I turned my gaze to look beyond the huge floor-to-ceiling window.
Where Grand Duke Fraser's assistant's gaze was directed until moments ago, an unexpected scene unfolded.
A field that was familiar, if anything.
“Well, of course it seems like a wilder scene.”
It was plain statis.
Before the disastrous failure of the magical farming project, the Statis Plain was as peaceful and beautiful as a flower garden from a fairy tale.
How good is the location of this bedroom?
The Statis Plain was very far from the main castle building, yet it was possible to see it at a glance like this.
"serious."
I asked cautiously, just in case.
“Was this one of my grandmother’s bedrooms?”
“It was her favorite bedroom.”
"Show."
No wonder…
Grand Duke's assistant Fraser, who had been silent for a moment, pulled out the milky tassel again
Then the shadows fell again as thick curtains, heavily embroidered with gold thread, covered the floor-to-ceiling window.
Grand Duke Fraser's assistant moved without hesitation. I quickly followed the Grand Duke, tilting my head in confusion.
Only moments ago, though it was very short.
I saw Grand Duke Fraser's eyes sink with an extremely bitter expression.
It was something I couldn't quite understand.
According to the story I know, Grand Duke Fraser was not supposed to have an ounce of affection for the Grand Duchess.
They are portrayed as a political duo who are in the worst relationship.
“Furthermore, during the vote earlier, I heard some whispers from the butlers.”
They said that in the last years of the Grand Duchess's life, she and the Grand Duke lived separately.
It seemed like a working relationship, or rather, a relationship where they despised each other.
So why did Grand Duke Assis show such an emotional expression?
I tilted my head as I looked at Assis Grand Duke Fraser's massive back.
If it had been Grand Duke Assis's true granddaughter standing here instead of me, she would have felt nothing but vague reassurance from that strong back.
Well, I will never have the opportunity to know the true story of the Grand Duke couple in my lifetime.
* * *
That evening.
I froze, my spoon in my hand.
A brilliant text shone before my eyes with tremendous impact
[System] Benefit has been obtained!
[System] You have achieved more than 50% affection level with “Freezer’s Assistant” and have been granted a special benefit!
[System] The importance of Assis Fraser's character: ☆☆☆☆
What, what did you do to get to 50%?
Does it get that easy just because we're a granddaughter and a blood relative?
The full color text caught my attention.
[System] Turn on the 'Lost Ring' feature!
'Play?'
Not acquired?
The idea that there was something strange about the content was brief
Suddenly, everything went dark, as if I had entered a movie theater. I didn't even have time to scream in surprise.
It was instant.
Vivid, full-color scenes penetrated my mind very quickly
It was a scene I had never seen before in my life, as the young Assis Grand Duke of Fraser was arguing heatedly with some women.
I felt like I had watched over 30 minutes, but when that blurry screen ended, less than 30 seconds had actually passed.
The creamy onion soup I had for dinner was still very hot.
She realized what an unexpected benefit she had gotten so late, so she let out a hollow laugh.
The woman who was arguing fiercely with Grand Duke Fraser, the young regent, was none other than the deceased Grand Duchess.
Tulia's grandmother and original owner of States Plain.
It was a face I had never seen despite playing for so long, and hidden circumstances as well.
I shoved a sandwich filled with smoked salmon and chicory into my mouth with an expression of disbelief.
Meanwhile, the salmon was incredibly softly melting in my mouth.
“Wait, so the Grand Duke couple was passionately in love with each other?”
Is the idea that they despise each other just nonsense?
I hit the table hard.
“What kind of morality can the game deceive even its users with?!”
What is the game that has been deceiving users for more than two years?!
So give me more!
Tell me in more detail!
Their hidden love story that combines love and hate!
Even though I screamed like that, the hand that picked up the ice cream scoop was nothing but joyful.
The charity film called “Missing Link” that I just watched was, no, frankly, very interesting and entertaining.
In short, it was a typical romance story about hate and love.
The name of the deceased Grand Duchess was Richian.
Rishian was from a royal family from a neighboring continent, and did not want a political marriage. She wanted to become the queen of her country, not the grand duchess of a foreign country.
Although they fought several times, Grand Duke Fraser, who needed Richian status to inherit the family's leadership at that time, was eventually forced into this political marriage.
Even after marriage, the two quarreled hundreds and thousands of times.
Crucially, when Grand Duke Fraser failed to fulfill an important promise to Richian, their relationship headed toward disaster.
However, contrary to what was known to the world, the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess Richian, despite their hatred and contempt for each other, secretly harbored an unrequited love for each other.
…This was the main content of this “missing link” benefit.
That Grand Duke Fraser's accomplice was a great romantic was also interesting. It was enough to make me want to laugh lightly.
“Of course, if I do that, the Grand Duke will cut me off.”
While I was eating sweets in a nice mood.
Knock knock.
Then I heard a knock on the door.
“Miss Tulia.”
I found it convenient to have no one attend my meals, so I deliberately kept all the maids away, including Adil.
But Adel, who entered in a hurry, said something unexpected.
“The Principal Advisor to His Highness the Grand Duke has come to visit.”
"Rock? Why?"
“I'm not sure about that either...”
I quickly cleaned my mouth and brushed my teeth. Then I took Adel with me to see Rock
In the midst of this, I thought it was very rare for Rock and Adil to confront each other like this.
I looked at Adel, but she was tilting her head slightly, so I couldn't read her expression.
But in Roc Kilfusher's eyes when he looked at Adel, there was clear pity flashing.
It was very short, but it was just as intense.
What kind of story do you two have now, really?
Why make me curious about something that wasn't even in the game?
Oh, seriously, you're driving me crazy. This damned game...
Miss Tulia, were you having dinner?
“No, I just finished eating.”
"Is that so? This is perfect."
“What's wrong?”
“His Highness the Grand Duke is looking for you. He said he would like to have evening tea together.”
I could hear the maids following me immediately.
Ever since Assis Fraser had taken the title of Grand Duke, he had never summoned a specific grandson to tea.
This didn't happen even once, not until Kuriko, the potential daughter-in-law, came and built a lot of affection.
Certainly, as a veteran senior advisor, Rock knew this well.
How this tea-time invitation from the Grand Duke would raise the status of the master who was being ignored by the servants, and how it would make her rise to the sky in an instant.
Rock Kilfusher smiled very kindly and emphasized the point.
“His Highness said he would give you a gift personally, miss.”
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