I Was A Supporting Character

Mimas was surprised at my decision. One of his eyes had lost its shape due to the burns and it was heavily deformed, but beneath his appearance, his eyes were wise.

“Lady Uranos! If you become a guarantor, when the finances of this place run out, you will have to cover it with lady’s personal wealth!”

“Don’t worry. I already knew it. Oh, just in case, I will make it clear that my heir will take over if I am unable to assume the guarantor.”

When I get married, I’ll have a husband and a child, but I would die, so the heir will probably be my parents. I believe that my parents will grant me this last request.

Mimas was so moved that he could not speak.

Perhaps he also visited and asked the many nobles to support this place. 

As someone who is more responsible than anyone else, he must have done so. 

However, the absence of a guarantor so far meant that everyone refused.

I have no intention of blaming those who rejected him. 

I just thought of the poor people who would have no meals if it wasn’t for this place, and I was just cheering for Mimas.

“I didn’t know that lady would solve this problem… … ! To be honest, I thought you didn’t pay that much attention.”

It would be like that in most cases. It would also be difficult for me to say that I love doing this by spending some money and serving food a few times.

I just used my self-satisfaction and responsibility as a reason to do this, that’s just about it.

Anyways, I’m glad I was able to help out a lot before I left.

I went into the office and signed various documents to be filled out as a guarantor, and stated that I would transfer my obligations to the heir later. 

Now, when this document is submitted to the office, Mimas will officially become the head of this place, and I will be the guarantor to guarantee the financial condition of this place.

Well, I guess I’ll have to sell some of the gems in my jewelry box. 

I said with a smile to Mimas.

“From tomorrow, lunch will be served again without any setbacks, right?”

“Um, I think it’ll get approved soon. I can’t have the finances until it’s approved. I can only buy some food for tomorrow right now… … .”

It isn’t over yet?

“Then where did the money for the meals come from?”

“First of all, I used the money I could withdraw in advance as soon as possible, and I also had a little bit of my own money… … .”

Such a foolishly kind Mimas.

A sigh leaked out from me. As I said, there were a lot of people in this slum who had a hard time getting a meal except for this free kitchen. 

Today, they were probably starving. I can’t make them starve like that tomorrow.

I opened my handbag.

“Lady? What are you going to do?”

I opened the bag and found a pair of earrings and a hairpin adorned with jewels.

“Even if it’s a pity, take this to the downtown area and cash it out. There are a lot of people who’ll recognize you later, so it would be better to have another employee do it.”

I put the ornaments on the table with a clattering sound.

It’s a used item, so even if it’s worn off, they’ll be able to get a decent amount, right? 

“This……”

“It’s not that important to me. So, make sure you buy the ingredients for tomorrow’s lunch as soon as possible with this. Even if you start moving from now on, you won’t have enough time right?”

I said sternly to Mimas, who was staring at the table in a daze. 

Mimas came to his senses and nodded his head. He quickly called the staff and gave them orders.

And with Mimas who finished the instructions, I headed to the government office. 

This was because the guarantor needed to go with them. 

Even if I do that, it will also take some time to evaluate whether I’m suitable or not.

It would be great if they stamped it as soon as we arrived, but the paperwork process is very frustrating.

The government office was located near the Imperial Palace. 

I rode the carriage with Mimas.

Mimas once again thanked me.

“It was an unexpected help. Thank you again, Lady Uranos.”

“You’re welcome. It wasn’t a big help.”

Something warm filled my heart. 

After all, helping people and loving people is the happiest thing for me. 

And, well, if you do a lot of good before you die, you’ll go to a better place after you die, right?

The office was always crowded with visitors. 

It was very crowded with people who received various complaints and people who came to handle their business. 

When we arrived, there were only 5 people in front of us waiting.

“Sigh…”

When I sighed, Mimas sighed as well.

“It’s long… … . Guess we’ll just have to wait, Lady Uranos?”

I looked down at the waiting list in my hand. 

As I was looking at the people in line with tired faces, I heard a familiar voice again.

“… … Bianca.”

Ugh, now I don’t even have to look back.

Before looking at Ares, I turned towards him with the most polite smile on my face.

“Haha. Hello.”

Even if I die soon, I will not be able to utter his name. I just said hello again.

But luckily, instead of complaining about it, he smiled softly and told me.

“You have a business in the office?”

There was also a waiting list in his hand.

In this novel, was it originally set in such a way that I often encountered Ares?

I glanced at Mimas and nodded in reply.

“Yes. It’s because of the free food.”

Then Ares answered with a face that seemed to know what was going on.

“Ahh. The issue was mentioned at Lady Nereid’s tea party. Then the person next to you… … .”

Ares didn’t react when he saw Mimas’ face full of burn marks.

I stroked my chest inwardly. 

If he had shown surprise or displeasure, I would not have been able to properly look at Mimas’ face.

Mimas quickly greeted Ares.

“My name is Mimas, the manager of the free food in the slums.”

“I’m Ares Jupiter.”

Ares looked at the paper in my hand.

“What’s your turn?”

“Ah, my turn… … .”

I unfolded the paper. The number 24 was written very beautifully, and the number that was currently being dealt with is 18. In other words, there were only 5 people still waiting in front of me.

“Then, exchange it for mine.”

The number he gave out with no hesitation was a whopping number 20! 

Oh my gosh, I just need to wait for a while!

I was about to get my hands on the number that Ares gave me, but I managed to regain my composure and, as a courtesy, I confirmed it.

“Are you really okay with that?”

Haha, I will never refuse.

As a courtesy, I made him confirm once again. 

I don’t want to lie just to preserve my dignity.

Already his hands were trembling to snatch that ticket!

I waited anxiously for Ares’ reply.

He looked at me for a moment, then answered with a dazzling smile.

“If you do one request from me, I will gladly change with you.”

Ouch! Are you saying that nothing is free?

But now is not the time, I should take this chance. 

Next to me, Mimas’ dazzling eyes are looking at me, how can I hesitate!

“If it’s something I can do, I’ll do it.”

I tried to answer in a voice that seemed as relaxed and nonchalant as possible.

Ares said, his eyes that were looking at me was as if he had found a good preyㅡIs it just my feeling?

“I want you to give me your afternoon hours you have left after you get the job done.”

… … If a normal person would say something like this to me, I would think they’re asking for a date. But this man is Ares Jupiter.

Hey, don’t you have Leah?

I hesitated a little. 

It was because I was worried about what would happen if I accepted this and turned into a villainess according to the author’s novel.

But, well, I didn’t intentionally seduce him, and thankfully, he had an excuse in case he was questioned by Leah later.

“All right. I’ll do that.”

I could see Ares’ face brighten up. 

His bright smile was so beautiful, I couldn’t help but smile too.

I said looking back at Mimas.

“Lord Jupiter has done me a favor. I can finish work quickly and go.”

Then suddenly I thought about it.

So, what time is it when Ares takes care of the business with my number ticket?

I thought so, but somehow it was as if he read my mind and he said in a calm voice.

“It wasn’t urgent, so I’ll come and take care of it next time.”

Then, he crumpled up the number 24 waiting ticket in his hand and threw it away!

Are you really okay with that? No, rather than that, I’m stuck and now I’m caught by Ares Jupiter. I’m going to devote my entire afternoon to him!

… … No, there is absolutely no way I can do that.

I smiled softly at the very startling thought that suddenly came to me. 

What a great way to save my afternoon time from Ares! Mimas can be my saviour!

“Mimas. You must be very busy preparing lunch tomorrow, right?”

When he was about to answer, I added.

“You need to do a lot of things and start shopping first. You seem to be busy right…?”

Desperately, I signaled him with my eyes.

Please ask me to help you! Say it!

Mimas was confused, then glanced at my expression and Ares next to me, he then coughed and said,

“Uh, um…it is true that two hands is not enough… if Lady Uranos helps us… … maybe it will be a help for us…”

I just received the word. Thank you, Mimas!

“If I can help, I will help as much as I can.”

“T- thank you.”

Mimas, who expressed his gratitude to me with a bewildered face, ran back to the line that had now started processing number 19.

I think he wanted to run away from this place for quite some time. Hmm.

So in the end, without Mimas, I sat awkwardly in the waiting room with this male protagonist.

Ares still hasn’t erased that smile and said to me.

“There seems to be a shortage of workers. I will go with you and help.”

Sigh. If you are in high society, there are times when smiling faces are more frightening. I can dare say that now is such a time.

“Thank you… … .”

Yes. It would be a lot less awkward to be with Mimas and the rest of the staff than just the two of us. Anyways, today he did me a great favor.

I didn’t really have anything to talk about with him, so I lowered my gaze.

Whoa. What am I doing now? There’s a person I like so much next to me, and I can’t even talk to him.

At that time, Ares spoke first.

“Also… … . Without Leah, you must be very uncomfortable with me.”

Huh? Why are you talking about Leah all of a sudden?