The Male Lead's Sickly Aide Is My Type - Chapter 39
Translator and Editor: Nana and Nabi
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Chapter 39
The big day had arrived.
It was still cold, even though it was the end of winter. Carinne put on a wool coat over her dress and set out on the road.
When she arrived at the central square of the Capital, she got out of the carriage as if she were flying. She could see people bustling around, preparing for the festival. People were setting up tents, bringing out stalls, and displaying goods on the stalls.
As Carinne pushed through the crowd and headed towards the fountain, Iris, who was waiting for her next to the fountain, appeared.
“Carinne!”
Iris jumped up and down like a rabbit that had found a carrot. Her bright blue eyes were shining like stars in the night sky.
No wonder. It was a festival, after all.
“Just the two of us at the festival? Is this a date? Wow, Carinne! This is my first time going on a date with a friend!”
When she asked her about the last time they went shopping for clothes, she said it was a purposeful meeting and not a date. She was a friend with strong values. That was why when Carinne asked her to go to the festival together, Iris was so happy that she didn’t know what to do.
Carinne couldn’t help but feel a bit guilty and adore her at the same time. Iris wasn’t a bad person, and she just needed someone to have fun with.
At the thought, she put her finger to her lips and tilted her head.
“How about a refreshing drink first?”
“But it’s winter now…”
That was true. Every time Iris opened her mouth, white mist escaped from her mouth.
“Well, yeah, but I’m thirsty.”
“You’re thirsty? Then, I’m down as well!”
Carinne felt a little bad, but she was also doing it for Archen. No, now that she thought about it, it was also for Iris. According to the original story, on the Ashite Flower Festival, Duke Lucas, who was the ruler of the Duchy, took Iris to a fancy bar he often visited.
It was the first time Iris had ever had alcohol, and she ended up drinking a lot of wine, becoming tipsy.
As they confided in each other, they became even closer — this was what happened in the original story. In Carinne’s eyes, the current Duke Lucas had no feelings for Iris. However, once she brought Iris there, things would somehow work out.
In the story, they were a couple that everyone recognized.
‘Duke Lucas will probably go to the bar even without Iris…’
All she had to do was bring Iris to the bar and then leave her with Lucas. Oh, and of course, she had to bring Archen with her when she left. Then, she could gently tease him and find out the secret, while Iris could spend some alone time with her long-time crush.
How could she leave them alone?
There were plenty of ways.
Carinne dragged Iris to the bar. She had checked the route beforehand, and the name of the bar was unique, so it was easy to find.
“This is my first time coming to a place like this.”
Iris cautiously opened the door to the bar and walked in. It was bright outside, but the bar was dark.
…Wait, where should they sit?
Carinne was already prepared when she thought about finding Lucas and Archen. She was at the point where she could close her eyes and find them in the crowded subway on her way to work. Was that a little exaggerated?
Anyway, finding them in the dark bar wasn’t even a challenge for her, who had seen them a lot.
Ah, there they were.
Carinne excitedly went up to Duke Lucas, who was sitting at the bar. Of course, Archen was standing behind him.
“Duke Lucas? Hello there!”
Even though she wasn’t happy at all, she pretended to be happy for the sake of politeness.
“What brings the Princess here?”
“Glad to see you too, Archen!”
Archen looked up from the ground at the sound of Carinne’s voice and gave a light bow towards her. From the outside, while he seemed no different than usual, Carinne could see through his facade. His inner feelings were not the same as usual.
‘His eyes are completely dead.’
The bright blue color was gone, replaced by a hazy blue-like fog. It was strange to see such a dark expression on a festive day like this. Was it related to his secret?
She should try to pull it out of him and ask.
As she thought so, when she saw Iris lingering outside the door, Carinne called out to her.
“Iris, come in here!”
Iris looked at Carinne and then at Duke Lucas, who was sitting next to her, and then ran over happily.
“Duke Lucas? And Sir Aide?”
“Oh, you’re here as well.”
“Nice to meet you! Wow, I’m so happy to see you two so often.”
Iris seemed genuinely happy.
Carinne personally gave her a seat next to Duke Lucas and sat next to them. It was the closest to Archen and the farthest from Duke Lucas.
“Can I have a glass of orange juice here! Iris, what do you want to drink?”
The sound of Duke Lucas mumbling, “Having a drink, but orange juice?” could be heard from next to her, but she ignored it.
“Hmm, I don’t know… Should I have a glass of juice as well?”
“Don’t do that. How about trying some alcohol?”
“Hmm… but I’ve never had alcohol before.”
While Iris put her hand on her chin and thought for a while, Carinne swallowed her saliva and prayed silently.
‘Please just say yes.’
That was the only way to successfully carry out the plan.
“I can’t drink alcohol. If I could drink, I would have done it a long time ago. But since you’ve never tried it, you don’t know. How about trying a little bit and see if you can handle it?”
She persuaded Iris with all her heart.
“When else will you have a chance?”
“Okay. I’ll try it once.”
When Iris was eventually persuaded by Carinne, she called the waiter who was wiping the glasses and ordered what she wanted to drink.
“Please give us a glass of gin and tonic.”
The waiter brought them each a glass of juice and gin and tonic in just a few minutes.
‘Alright, now, if I gently coax her to take a sip of the alcohol…’
However, something happened. It was because Iris looked at the clear gin in front of her with curious eyes and drank it all in one go without hesitation.
Carinne was so surprised that she forgot what she was going to say.
“….”
“Ugh, it’s gross. Carinne, if this is what alcohol is like, I won’t drink it again.”
Iris put down her glass and put her hand on her forehead.
“I feel dizzy… Is this what happens when you drink alcohol?”
‘Anyone would feel like this if they drank it all at once…’
It was unexpected that Iris would finish her glass, but anyway, she drank it. Now, it was time for the real plan. Duke Lucas was staring at Iris with a wine glass in his mouth. No, was it not Iris, but at the empty glass? Or was it orange juice?
Whatever it was, Carinne turned her body so that she could see Duke Lucas better. Then, pretending to reach out for Iris’ shoulder, she lightly touched the glass with her arm. The tilted glass slid through the air and landed perfectly in her lap.
It was worth practicing at home.
“Oops!”
Oh, what should she do now?
Carinne sobbed and looked down at her coat. The coat and the dress inside were both soaked in orange juice.
Perfect.
“I have to go buy a new dress…”
“Oh! Carinne, there’s one coat left in the carriage. Should I go get it?”
Iris spoke up. She was always an unpredictable variable. If Iris had been a little more predictable, she would have asked for her cooperation today, but Iris was a runaway locomotive that couldn’t be controlled.
Carinne put down her coat and quickly reached out her hand.
“No way! I was just about to buy one anyway since it was old. Now that it’s done… ah, no, I should buy one now. I was planning to buy one because it was old. It’s perfect timing.”
“Oh… alright then.”
Iris didn’t argue anymore. She nodded and shook her head, looking a little sad, but…
According to the original story, Iris had a unique condition where her mind became clearer the more she drank. Well, she would probably talk with Duke Lucas while drinking. She probably needed some time to adjust since she’d just started drinking.
Well, it wouldn’t take too long to go and come back. After buying new clothes, she would take Archen to the flower garden and ask about the secret.
‘It would only take an hour at most, so have a good time with Duke Lucas until then.’
“Then I’ll be back soon. I saw a clothing store over there earlier. I can buy one as a gift. It won’t take long.”
Carinne put her wet coat aside and got up from the chair, then suddenly remembered something and asked.
“Isn’t it too much for Iris to come with me? It’ll be difficult for her to walk for a while after drinking…”
“Yeah… I’m sorry, Carinne.”
“No, it’s okay. There’s nothing to be sorry about. I told you to try it.”
Carinne patted Iris on the shoulder and stood up towards Duke Lucas before she let out a sigh.
“I guess… I have to go alone? Wearing wet clothes on a cold day, feeling lonely, with no one to rely on, walking a long and lonely road…”
Iris, who was drunk, couldn’t be disturbed. Let’s leave Iris alone for now. In addition, there was no way Duke Lucas would offer himself.
Then, there was only one person left…
Duke Lucas stretched one corner of his mouth and uttered.
“Archen, you go on.”
“Yes, sir.”
It was a success.
Carinne yelled ‘Yes!’ in her mind ten times. Archen came to Carinne and took off his coat. It was the brown fur coat he always wore. The lining of the coat was covered with soft fur, but it was quite thick to the touch. It would be very warm to wear it.
“Why are you giving this to me?”
“It’s cold outside.”
“Oh… thank you.”
She didn’t think he would do this.
‘I have to buy clothes quickly.’
She couldn’t let Archen walk around in a shirt on a cold day. Carinne put on the coat roughly and spoke to Iris.
“I’ll be back soon.”
Iris blinked slowly, and instead of answering, she smiled bashfully. It seemed like she had completely lost herself. Would it be okay? It had to be okay.
She felt a little sorry.
In the meanwhile, Duke Lucas looked at Archen and clicked his tongue.
“Hurry back.”
“Yes, sir.”
Why does he tell him to hurry back? She thought about this every time, but why did Archen become the Duke’s aide? Every time she met Archen, it was frustrating that she had to see the Duke as well.
Soon, she left Duke Lucas and Iris behind and left the bar with Archen.
Now, the real big day had begun.
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