My older sister is a villainous rich girl.

Unexpectedly, she ended up at Prince Richard's residence and was spotted by him.

Caught red-handed by his owner stealing food, Wayne, who always cared about his reputation, was still a little embarrassed.

"Um... well, consider this bunch of grapes mine. Name your price, I'll pay you back when I have time."

He thought that at worst, he could find some opportunity in a few days to secretly slip some money into the prince's pocket and give it to him.

Upon hearing this, Richard looked up at the girl sitting on the grape trellis, completely lacking any decorum.

Playful feet swinging back and forth, a delicate and adorable dress peeking out from under the cloak, long, soft black hair...

And what's hidden under the black hood—

A face of unparalleled beauty that even the gods would love.

With just one glance, Richard felt as if a sharp arrow had pierced his heart.

He instinctively reached out and covered his chest.

In the silence, he felt a thud in his chest, like the beating of a drum.

"thump--"

"thump--"

He had never understood his own heart as he did at this moment.

then.

Under the beautiful moonlight, Richard Maysfield made a bold and life-altering decision.

"The grapes from my family aren't the cheap fruit you can just give away. They're a very rare variety, you could call them treasures," Richard suddenly said.

Ok? !

Wayne's expression turned sour.

No way, I only picked a bunch of your grapes and you're trying to extort me?

You're actually this kind of prince? Now I see you for who you are!

"If you dare to ask for an exorbitant amount, I will curse you to never finish your homework from now on."

Wayne threatened.

"——"

Upon hearing what he said, Richard raised his hand, clenched it into a fist, and pressed it to his lips.

His shoulders kept trembling as he tried to hold back, but finally he couldn't help but burst into a hearty laugh.

"Heh... Hahahaha... What an interesting woman."

!!!

Wayne: Danger!

Almost instantly, Wayne froze, feeling the hairs on his body stand on end.

He's developed PTSD from Richard's comment, "What an interesting woman!" It seems he really shouldn't go out after dark; he's bound to run into ghosts.

This is yet another scene that can enrich the material for one's nightmares.

Richard suppressed his bright smile and gazed intently at the girl sitting on the pergola.

"If you want to buy it, please tell me your name."

He said it with a serious expression.

"In this world, no matter how precious the treasure, your name, Miss, is enough to make them pale in comparison."

"..."

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A gust of wind swept by, and the girl was nowhere to be seen on the grapevine trellis.

Richard was taken aback.

Under the hazy moonlight, everything that had just happened here seemed like a dream.

"Your Highness, Your Highness..."

Suddenly, a servant called out to him in a tense voice.

Disordered footsteps came from the front yard, and along the way, the magic lamps along the corridor lit up one after another, and many people rushed in.

"Your Highness! Martial law has been declared in the capital. An extremely dangerous individual has appeared in the nearby streets. For your safety, it would be best if Your Highness returned to the private chamber for protection."

A hint of surprise flashed across Richard's face.

"Who is it?"

"She is said to be a very beautiful woman. She wears a black cloak, has long black hair, and possesses extremely powerful magic."

Richard, far from being surprised, was delighted: "What's her name?"

"It seems to be called Aikos."

The attendant reported, "Her portrait is being posted throughout the capital overnight, and a reward is offered for information leading to her arrest."

"Aikos...?"

"Even if you don't want to tell me, I still know. That's probably fate."

The prince's soliloquy was barely audible.

……

Camille left without saying goodbye.

The girl, who had just suffered a great calamity, left only a short letter for Wayne. In it, she thanked him and the Duke for their help, and said that she had chosen to accept the Church's sponsorship and would be traveling to the Papacy to receive theological enlightenment.

If we meet again someday... I hope I can stand before Wayne with strength and confidence.

That's how it ended.

Wayne held the letter up to the light and examined it closely.

"Snap—"

A note was thrown at him and hit him in the face.

Wayne turned his gaze away unhappily and looked at Ge Li, who was sitting next to him.

"Could you please not slap me in the face next time?"

Ge Li casually tore off a piece of scrap paper, scribbled something on it, and then held it up for Wayne to see.

【urgent! 】

"..."

Wayne silently picked up the note that had fallen back onto the table.

When he opened it, he discovered that Ge Li had actually bought separately cut small stationery for passing notes. The colors were beautiful, and it even had a faint, pleasant fragrance.

Hmm... I must say, very professional.

His Highness has replied to my letter.

Wayne perked up and continued reading.

But he said he already had someone he loved, a beautiful and lovely girl who was the only treasure in the world to him, and asked everyone not to write to him anymore, as it was bothering him.

Gan!

Upon seeing this sentence, Wayne looked constipated and was so embarrassed that he scratched his toes on the ground.

None of the tricks you mentioned are effective! Give me my money back!

The words "refund" on the note deeply stung Wayne's heart.

He took out a pen and wrote angrily:

Nothing in this world is difficult if you set your mind to it! If a method isn't effective, it's not the method's fault, but rather that you haven't found the method that best suits you.

Let's discuss this in person after class!

At noon, Wayne did not go to the primary school cafeteria, but instead met with Ge Li at the tea restaurant in the public service area.

"Main course option two. Two servings."

Ge Li casually ordered her food and sat down in her favorite spot with her legs crossed.

"Wait, aren't you going to ask me what I want to eat?"

Wien protested indignantly.

"You eat whatever I eat, or you pay for it yourself."

"Ah! I suddenly remembered, since Miss Ge Li has such good taste, then I must also like what you like to eat." Wayne gave a fake smile.

Ge Li gave him a disdainful look.

"Enough with the nonsense, the most important thing now is to resolve the issue with His Highness!"

She tossed a letter to him with a somber expression. "Read it yourself. It's the prince's reply."

Wayne carefully extended a finger and pushed it to the farthest corner of his body, chuckling awkwardly, "No need. There are many ways to refuse, but they all mean the same thing."

Ge Li paused for a moment, then nodded in agreement, saying, "Indeed."

"Now, assuming the prince already has someone he loves, then the only thing left to compete on is perseverance."

Wayne said, "Young infatuation is very elusive. It might just be because you said a word to them, helped them pick up a book, or smiled gently at them that they might fall in love with you."

"However, this kind of 'love' mostly stems from one's own fantasies; it is like a rootless duckweed, easily defeated by reality."

"Therefore, we must not be discouraged!"