129 CHAPTER 65 (1). WHY ARE YOU DOING THIS TO ME?

"… Excuse me?"

Petronilla replied with a shocked look, but Rothesay said it again without any shame.

"I asked if you would dance with me, Lady."

"I have..."

Petronilla hesitated, avoiding having to answer. Rothesay was still patiently waiting for her to respond.

"I have… I have no desire to do so."

She had refused him, but Rothesay was persistent.

"Can you not give me just one chance?"

"No, why are you doing this to me?"

"I…"

Rothesay spoke with a slight blush that creeped upon his face.

"I think I have fallen in love, with you my Lady."

"…"

With those words, Petronilla's face hardened.

The trials and tribulations for Patrizia, unfortunately, did not end.

"Oh, is it the Empress?"

Patrizia frowned at the trademarked, unique voice, and soon stared at Rosemond with a casual face.

"Lady Efreni."

"I greet the Moon of the Empire. Glory to the Marvinus Empire."

"You seem to like your new family. Your face has bloomed more than before."

"… Thank you."