The Duchess of the Attic

"Well! You were Cave's son! I'm sorry I didn't know."

"Yes, no... I can't help being like my mother. Even so, my mother died ten years ago, so I just hear that from people. My father used to say. If my mother were alive, I'd be more comfortable with your wife at the Duke's house."

"It was... But, Cave, you've done a great job on your own. I'm sorry I couldn't thank you properly at the end, but did you get the thank-you letter safely?

"Yes. My father was crying with gratitude. However, I regret that I was unable to write your reply. Even if you can read, you can't write..."

Upon hearing Cave's name, the lord of the Duke of McCloud family, Opal stepped out from behind Joy Claude and held Alan's hand.

Cave is the only servant who was kind enough to treat Opal, who was isolated and helpless at the Duke's house.

He told me when it was' I think it's time to go out and work my son 'and arranged for the servants to be educated because of it.

When Opal is happy with his nostalgic memories, there is Claude's chilling voice.

"Opal, I don't mind memorabilia, but what's the purpose of coming here?

"Oh, yes, I did."

"Chi, chi, wait a minute!

Opal, who had completely forgotten his purpose, was prompted by Claude to seek correction of the article.

But now the editor raises his voice in a hurry.

"Is Master Opal that Opal!? Um, this one, last night, that Opal Holloway former Duchess McCloud!?

"Exactly. I'd like to answer, but I'm a little wrong, so I'd like you to send me a correction article today, so I asked here."

"Ho, real... Um, Opal Holloway, former Duchess McCloud..."

"No, so..."

"It's real! Scoop!

I didn't listen to Opal, and if the editor screamed, the department boiled.

Everyone takes their seats and tries to rush over to Opal, Claude's harsh voice sounds.

"Quiet!

Not so loud, but everyone stopped moving perfectly.

And when the department quiets down again, it keeps slowing down.

"I appreciate you welcoming me, but if everyone moves together in this narrow room, someone gets hurt. Please calm down."

"Shh, excuse me, Sir Fred. I'm so excited about it... you see, everybody get back in your seats"

They've all calmed down to the pale Claude words that don't make them feel angry.

When the editor told me to get rid of him snugly, I honestly went back to my seat.

But he's worried, and he's watching Opal all the time pretending to get back to work.

"I'm sorry I disturbed you. I also read this morning's newspaper with great interest. Especially as regards my disturbance last night, I appreciate what you wrote favorably."

"Favor or nothing, because it's a fact!

"... I won't ask you where you got the information from last night. I just want that article corrected because it's not accurate."

"What!?

When Opal thanked him for the article, Alan answered with a glow on his face.

But when I touched on the correction article, it was the editor-in-chief who surprised me, and Alan would look like that at first sight.

Probably knew he was remarried.

"What I want you to correct is my name. I remarried the Marquis of Rousseau in the Kingdom of Tysey, so I am Opal Fred, the Marquis of Rousseau."

"Heh... Marquis Roussel?

It was the editor-in-chief who reacted again.

Even if Claude Fred knows, he doesn't know about the Marquis Roussel.

And even though Alan knew about the Marquis Roussel, he didn't seem to know who he was.

"Huh? This is better, Marquis Roussel? But the Marquis Roussel is a bumpy..."

"Did you think it was Grandpa?

Claude takes over the words of Alan who said it.

Then Alan looked even more awkward and Claude erupted.

"Hey, were you laying low about remarriage so Opal's reputation wouldn't hurt?

"That's the... yes"

Alan nods at Claude's allegations.

Opal tilted his neck not sure.

"After being separated from the Duke of McCloud and receiving compensation, the folks may not have good feelings when they remarry the rich old man."

"Oh, I see"

It didn't matter to Opal about his reputation, but it would be better if it led to donations or support from charities.

Realizing that, Opal smiled thankfully at Alan.

"Thank you, Alan. You thought about charity."

"Huh? No, the..."

"But I'm not doing anything shameful, and I'm rather proud, so could you give me a corrective article?

"... Yes"

"No, no, no, wait a minute!

When Opal and Alan talked, the editor's voice broke in.

In fact, let your body break in between you two, too.

"Are you even dissatisfied?

"No, I doubt it, not dissatisfaction! Are you saying Sir Fred is the Earl of Roussel!? of the kingdom of Tysey!?

"Now thankfully, I have given you the Marquis."

"I don't care about the title at this time. What is Sir Fred's relationship to the Roussel family?!?

The editor grabbed the appropriate paper and pen from the nearby desk as he questioned.

Those in the department thought, "I don't care about the title," but I didn't put it in my mouth and waited for Claude to respond.

Claude laughs at Opal and then turns his gaze back to the editor.

"I'll tell you. However, you will be charged for the coverage"

"Yeah, yeah. Well, we'll pay you the right amount."

"Then I'll have ten times that"

"Such an unscrupulous!

"Oh, I think that's all worth it. My husband, the Marquis Roussel, is a mysterious thing in the Kingdom of Socieux. So many rumors of a bumpy grandfather. And I finally showed up last night, but most people still don't know that trait. So I'm sure it's a big scoop."

"Big Scoop......"

When Opal, who understood Claude's thoughts, added, the editor seemed attracted to his heart.

That's where Claude folds up.

"Donate all the cost of covering me to the charity Opal founded. In the name of this newspaper."

"... may I advertise that?

"Of course. I'll tell the president from me."

"Please! Okay, let's go to the separate room. Hey, Alan."

"Yes!

The editor made his way to the small room in the footsteps where he was likely to dance now.

Opal and Claude also follow the editor-in-chief, and Alan hurries back to his desk to prepare a writing instrument.

Then the interview didn't take that long.

But the next morning's newspaper published a dramatic romance between Opal and Claude that shook people's minds - especially those of women.