The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me Yet Showers Me with Adoration (「きみを愛する気はない」と言った次期公爵様がなぜか溺愛してきます)

Julius, I'd like you to conduct an undercover investigation.

An informant obtained a list of guests

invited to Count Parnilla's family's soirée.

There have long been rumors connecting them to the anti-royal faction,

and now they're hosting this party.

If the rumors are true, then it's highly likely that a number

of other similarly suspect nobles will be there.

I want you to see who actually shows up to participate,

what their level of intimacy is,

and what their reaction is to "Aleksis's personal aide, Julius"

being in attendance.

Understood, Your Royal Highness.

Good. Then, I'll leave it to you.

The Duke's Son Claims He Won't Love Me, But Showers Me with Adoration

Episode 6

"The Trap Hidden at the Soirée"

Working with flowers is fun, isn't it?

The garden here has flowers for every season,

so I think we'll be able to make all sorts of things.

I'd like to try making a wreath next.

I agree!

So would I!

Elsa, so this is where you've been.

Husband!

Welcome home!

This is so sudden. What a surprise!

I'm back.

I'd like to talk to you about something, if that's all right.

You would?

You're home early today.

The meeting finished early.

What were all of you doing?

The cosmos in the garden were magnificent,

so we were all making dried flowers, or moist potpourri with them.

Cosmos. Is it the season for them already?

There were so many blooming, we might be able to make jam from the petals!

You can make jam from flowers?

Now, I know this is a sudden proposition,

but I have a favor to ask of you.

What's this?

An invitation to a soirée soon to be hosted by Count Parnilla's family.

I will be attending this party as a part of my work,

but as my wife, I would like you to accompany me.

What do you think?

Well...

the truth is I've never attended a soirée before.

In order to ensure that your work goes well,

I'll be sure to prepare as fully as I can!

I'll be counting on you.

Of course!

A soirée...

The upper classes use high society to solidify their own power bases.

Could this be...

Elsa, a soirée, you see...

is a social space where nobles ensure the security of their power bases.

Mother... you've already taught me all about this.

Your behavior must always be refined.

Stay calm.

When someone wants me to introduce myself...

It's a pleasure to meet you. I am Elsa of the House of Royas.

It suits you well, Lady Elsa.

You look absolutely lovely!

Elsa, are you ready?

Husband.

Elsa, you look...

Husband?

It's time for us to leave.

Yes, Husband!

Mother, this is a social space for nobles, isn't it?

It's night, but it's so bright here.

Elsa.

Yes?

Are you feeling all right? You're quieter than usual.

Husband, you're even more dazzling than usual.

Dazzling?

Julius!

Lady Elsa!

So, you've come as a couple.

Lady Rebeka!

It's been a while, hasn't it?

My, Lady Elsa!

That dress suits you so well!

Thank you! My husband had it prepared for me.

The fabric is nicer than anything I've felt before.

I got so nervous putting it on.

When I think that I might trip and tear it, my heart starts pounding.

Lady Rebeka, your dress suits you very well, too!

The cut and make is so beautifully done.

You can tell at a glance that someone skilled poured their heart into making it!

It makes me so happy that you can tell!

My husband picked this out as a present for me.

When did these two become such good friends?

Pay me some compliments too, dear sister!

Hannes!

I didn't recognize you, so I didn't realize!

Good evening.

Why are you here?

Lately, I've been working at the palace,

so I happened to see Lord Jarmo again, and he gave me an invitation.

I see. I'll have to thank Lord Jarmo.

I'm grateful that he's treating you like a friend, Hannes.

Count Parnilla has arrived.

Lord Jarmo and Lady Serafina...

the whole family is so beautiful!

They're just as beautiful and glamorous as ever.

They're sparkling.

Thank you for coming to the House of Parnilla's soirée.

Tonight, we have prepared the very finest food, drink, and music for your enjoyment.

And, of course, you will also find the ballroom at the back there.

Please enjoy this wonderful night to its fullest!

I'll just go and pay my respects.

I'll go and get some drinks.

Everything really is glittering!

Welcome and thank you for coming, Lord Julius.

Thank you for your invitation.

May I ask who this lady is?

My wife, Elsa.

It's a pleasure to meet you. My name is Elsa.

I see.

So, you are she.

Please enjoy yourself tonight.

Lady Elsa.

May I borrow Lord Julius for a little while?

There's an acquaintance I'd like to introduce to him.

Those are...

the nobles from the investigation team.

Elsa, I'll be right back.

Of course. Please go ahead.

That must be the purpose of coming to this soirée tonight.

I hope you're faring well. May we introduce ourselves?

Of course.

I must be sure to conduct myself in a manner that doesn't get in his way.

Coming all the way to our party like this...

I wonder what he could be investigating.

Please leave him to me.

Have you discovered some weakness of his?

Well...

something like that.

Please don't fret.

I'll deal with anything that might get in your way, Father.

That is my role, after all.

After greeting so many people, I'm almost starting to feel dizzy.