Flower of Steel

ow who that genius is.
But who could they be? I kept thinking about it, then realized I was thinking nonsense and laughed.

‘How could I know that person will side with me if I ask for help?’ I stopped my pointless thoughts, lost consciousness, and fell asleep.

***

Today was my day off, so I was resting at home with an uncombed look.
Daisy made me wash my face, but I was too lazy to do anything else, so I even skipped breakfast as I lay in my bed.
Then I became hungry and went down to head for the kitchen.

“Marin!”

The familiar voice struck me on the spot.
I turned my head toward the voice and saw a person who had no chance of existing in this mansion, sitting down at the chair of the lobby.

“R-Rian? Why are you here?” I asked.

“Hahaha.
Did I surprise you? The Captain called me in.”

I was startled by his visit, but I remembered he was a member of the Central Knights as I heard him saying it was an errand from my uncle and quickly accepted the reason he existed in this space.
But right now, I was in an unsightly state, completely unarmed.
The hunger disappeared, and I thought I should run to my room right now.
I quickly turned to escape back to my room on the second floor when Rain called me.

“Marin, do you like watching theatricals?”

I had to think about his sudden question.
Theatricals? Well… My family wasn’t in a financial position to enjoy such lavish hobbies until very recently.
I have never seen them, so I can’t say if I like them or not.

“I’m not sure? Actually… I’ve never seen one.”

It was enough to be looked down upon if I said that, but Rian still just smiled and spoke in this way.