I Became the Childhood Friend of the Northern Duchess

t remember thinking that he was ugly, but compared to the characters from the romance fantasy world, he was nothing more than a squid.

‘Depressed.’

On the other hand, Ariel was already in the shape of a beautiful flower bud before blooming , at the age of ten.

He sees this kind of face from time to time, so how can he not lose his self-esteem about his own face?

Ariel: “Well, I didn’t mean that.
You stupid.
I asked because you looked serious.”

Edgar: “I know, I’m just kidding.
It’s nothing, so you don’t have to worry.”

Ariel: “I’m glad to hear that, but…….”

Ariel examine Edgar’s facial expressions until the point where he feels uncomfortable.

‘I appreciate your concerns, but your eyes really bothered me.’

In the middle of the day, a clear shining crimson red eyes are staring at you, and how many people will be able to ignore it.

”You’re quiet quick to catch the change in expressions.”

Normally, she’s busy playing around, and she’s an immature princess who likes to play pranks on him, but she was sharp at this.

Especially since she was so good at examining the complexion of others or reading their mood that even Edgar was often caught off guard by her.

Maybe it’s the trait of the descendants of the Robeheim family, who have won the battle for power among the bloody nobles.

Ariel: “Let’s not worry about anything and sit down and rest.
My legs hurt.”

Edgar: “Did your legs hurt?” Then I’ll help you…….”

Ariel: “Actually, it doesn’t hurt very much.”

Still, it was the first time in a while that the maverick princess made such a face, so he decided to keep his mouth shut.

It’ll only be dangerous if they go further into the mountains anyway.

It would be best to talk moderately here, kill time, and quietly return to the mansion.

“Wouldn’t Mrs.
Helena be looking for us by now?”

“No, it’ll be fine yet.”

What makes you so sure?

Helena showed mercy the last time they run to the mountain, but this time it will be hard to get over it.

He, too, would be caught in the hands of his mother, Katria, and be very embarrassed.

A deep sigh escaped his lips as he imagined for the worst.

“It’s dangerous to go in any further, so let’s stop here.”

“Why? Is there anything scary in there?”

“There are rumors that there are wild boars and wolves lives on the mountain.
This is not a place for kids like us to go.”

Edgar deliberately exaggerated the rumors a bit.

If it wasn’t to this extent, the immature princess wouldn’t immediately accept it.

However, it seems that this girl’s curiosity and determination were bigger and stronger than he expected.

“A wild boar and a wolf!? Do you miss me!”

“… uh?”

The red eyes that had been dimmed a moment ago were relived instantly.

‘Did I choose the wrong wording?

Unfortunately, there was no backup function in the world, and there was no way to take back the words that are spoken.

“I’m doomed.”

Edgar cursed his poor judgement that he couldn’t even anticipate his childhood friend’s behavior.

“Honestly, this is unfair.”’

If God is watching this scene, wouldn’t it be ethical for him to rewind the time to five seconds ago?

He thought it could happen so from the bottom of his heart.

Helena, holding her daughter’s hand, visited the Bilhark family after a long while of absence.

Having a nice and cozy chat with her old friend Katria, Helena raised her eyebrows at the behavior of the maid who burged in without knocking.

“Lady, My Lady! It’s bad!”

“What’s going on? Sheffy.”

It wasn’t because it broke the fun atmosphere.
Because she wasn’t that sensitive.

It is just because she saw Sheffy, who usually maintained her cool demeanor, now losing her composure and sweating profusely.

“Oh, the lady is gone! Master Edgar……!”

“What?”

It was not Helena, but Katria, who reacted abruptly to Sheffy’s words.

A similar thing happened the last time Helena and Ariel visited together.

At the time, Helena didn’t reprimanded them much and pass it on, saying that such things will happens when children are playing together.

But if such an accident happened twice, the story was different.

“…Have you searched in the mansion throughly?”

“Yes… I searched everywhere outside, including inside the mansion, but I couldn’t…….”

“Okay, let’s calm down.
Katria, you and Young Master Edgar are the only ones who suffer because of our immature daughter.”

“Oh, no.
How can it be the princess’s fault?

Even if it was actually Ariel’s fault, there was no way she could say such a thing in this situation.

Katria scolded herself with her head down, saying it was her fault for not teaching her child.

Helena watched this with a pitiful expression, and reached out and patted her shoulder.

“Let’s find the children first.
Sheffy, release all the soldiers right now and search the area.
It’s likely that they gone to the mountains like last time, so search mainly around there.”

“Yes, My lady.”

Sheffy busily run out of the living room.

Helena, who gave a series of instructions without losing her composure as much as possible, now slumped in a chair as if she lost all her energy.

She was worried about her missing daughter, but she was not concerns about what should be done when the little girl returns.
It’s easy for a child to commit the same mistake again.

Haa~

A deep sigh flowed out and filled the room.

That immature princess must be running around not knowing that her mother is so serious.

If she had gone to the mountains again, Edgar would have stopped her.
Because he was born like that so.

Nevertheless, repeating the same behavior without listening to advice means that it is time to strongly admonish her as a mother.

“Don’t worry, ma’am.
I’m sure the soldiers will find it in a short time.”

“Yes, thank you, Katria.”

Dark clouds instantly filled the peaceful atmosphere.