I Won’t Pick Up The Trash I Threw Away Again

ila’s safety.

 

If Philen had left the capital, there’s no need to put Hiltine on Leila any longer.

 

But just in case, should I keep putting him on her today? 

 

After all, you never know where a crazy person will go.

 

“Guard her a little more today and if there’s nothing wrong, focus on finding it again.”

 

“I understand.”

  

Hiltine left and Kalian headed to the office where Leila was waiting while seriously thinking about how to bring the story out to Leila.

 

*****

 

‘Get ready to sign’ obviously means to sign the document stating that I’m sealed as a baron.

 

I’m really becoming a baron, huh? 

 

Just thinking about it makes me nervous and my heart races.

 

Leila, who was waiting for Kalian to return and taking a deep breath to control her trembling stomach, opened her eyes wide when she heard the unexpected news.

 

“Diplomatic delegation?”

   

“Yeah.
They want you to attend this diplomatic meeting with the Natsha Kingdom.”

 

Oh, my God.
Diplomatic delegation? 

 

Leila looked at Kalian, as surprised as she was when she heard that she was sealed as a baron. 

 

“I’m sorry.”

  

Kalian sighed deeply.

 

“I told you to get ready to sign, but instead of signing the document, I brought a burden.”

 

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“N, no.
It’s okay.”

 

Leila hurriedly waved her hand. 

 

She knew he had done his best to make her a baron without noise.

 

So she didn’t resent or blame Kalian, but she was still bewildered.

 

Diplomatic delegation was made up of competent people as they were representatives of the Empire.

 

Can I join them in such a place?

 

She was worried that she might just humiliate him.

 

Leila wiggled her hands without saying a word.

 

“If you don’t want to, you can refuse.”

 

Her eyes that had been looking at her hands went up and met his blue eyes.

 

“There’s no need to force yourself.”

 

“…what happens if I refuse?”

 

“There’s no big problem.
It’ll just be a little harder for you to become a baron.”

 

It wasn’t a little, but Kalian hid it on purpose.
There’s nothing good about telling the truth.

 

“I was in a hurry too, if I think about it.
Originally, I didn’t intend to make you a baron this quickly.”

 

Kalian stroked his chin.

 

“I was planning to do it when you made a contribution while working as an aide, but I rushed because the nobles spread a useless rumor.” 

 

“Rumor…”

 

“The rumor that you’re my mistress, not an aide.”

 

When Leila’s face turned a little white, Kalian frowned.  

 

“Don’t tell me, you didn’t know it yet?”

 

“…I didn’t know.”

 

Of course, I thought she would know, but it turns out she doesn’t.

 

Surprised, Kalian frowned.

 

“You’re deafer to rumors than I thought.”

 

Leila placed her hand on her chest and bowed her head modestly.

 

“I apologize.”

 

“You don’t have to apologize.
I didn’t mean to blame you.”

 

I just realized that I need to be more careful in the future.

 

“Anyway, once again, you don’t have to accept their proposal.
Even if you don’t join the diplomatic delegation, I still can make you a baron.”

 

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It just takes a lot of effort and time to be recognized by the nobles.

 

But Kalian was sure it would never be long.

 

If the child care institution was done properly, they would have no choice but to acknowledge Leila’s ability.

 

However, one thing was that there wouldn’t be much noise if she made a good solution to the diplomatic delegation.

 

That’s why he wanted Leila to accept it as much as possible, but he didn’t intend to force her.

 

Because it was a risky job.

 

If this was done wrong, even if she was given the title, Leila could have the dishonorable label of incompetence for the rest of her life.

 

So, he wanted to give her the opportunity to choose.

 

Leila, who was silent for a moment, asked.

 

“Your Majesty, do you want me to refuse?”

 

“No, I want you to accept it.”

 

Kalian knew Leila might feel burdened with this answer, but he didn’t want to lie, so he answered honestly.

 

“That way, they won’t be able to say anything else later.”

 

“And if I do it wrong, it will backfire.”

 

“It’s the same for other things.
Whatever it is, there are risks.”

 

That’s it.
Then, Leila nodded.

 

“And I think you can do it well enough.
That’s how much I trust you.”

 

There’s a firm belief in Kalian’s eyes looking at Leila.

 

His gaze came heavy, and Leila gently pressed her chest with her hand.

 

Even though she didn’t want to betray Kalian’s trust, she wanted to proudly show her ability to the nobles who ignored her.

 

…especially to Philen.

 

She wanted to show him that she could stand alone without him and the Duke of Williot.

 

To do that, she should accept the proposal to join the diplomatic delegation, right? 

 

The thought of being part of the diplomatic delegation made her heart race and her breath quicken.

 

“Huu.”

 

When Leila let out a deep breath, Kalian, who thought it was a sigh, added. 

 

“Again, I’m not forcing you to do it.
Apart from trusting you, there are risks involved, so if you don’t want to do it…”

 

“I’ll do it.”

 

Leila replied before Kalian could finish his words.

 

Her black eyes firmly looked at Kalian.

 

“I will do my best to repay Your Majesty’s trust.”