"D-did I hear wrong or did the cute child say something just now?" — The Emperor who had remained unexpectedly quiet this whole time, asked with baffled demeanour to his wife. Who, as surprised, whispered to him, shocked by what they did not hear wrong.
"I… I think she did, dear…"
The awe was understandable in many aspects. Certainly, they did not think they would hear my voice and much less such… vulgar words as the first ones. The moment to make a decision had come and I was wondering how to go about it now that I had cursed in front of them so shamelessly.
I didn't have much of an idea; however, once Karina's response started, the creativity I thought was completely lost came back to me.
"Lady Marianne, respected ninth, I must have heard you wrong! How could you speak such a thing-"
"Oh my goodness!!"
"?!"
"Father! Sister!… Everyone!"
