The Affair of the Necklace: 1-6 Bait

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To alleviate Rohan's doubts, Jeanne hires a commoner to pose as the Queen and meet Rohan in the palace gardens.

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Style: No dress-up component Rewards: 3,000 , 600 , 1 , 1 , 1

Dialogue Choices

She gives me a full account of what happened when we reach my residence.

• Reprimand her
• It was most likely nothing

Transcript

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• Jeanne: Just like that, understand?

• Nicole: That doesn't sound too difficult. I...I should be able to do it.

• Jeanne: Your meeting with Rohan must be kept secret. Do not let anyone know about this.

• Jeanne: ...You know the consequences.

• Nicole: P-Please rest assured. I won't tell anyone.

• Jeanne: Good. I'll treat you well as long as you cooperate.

• Nicole: Thank you for helping me when I was most distressed...

• Jeanne: Heh. You should thank that face of yours. The resemblance is uncanny.

• Jeanne: Oh heavens, hurry and change into the clothes I brought you. Those rags are an eyesore.

• Nicole: Y-Yes, Madame.

• Hmph. Filthy peasant. I only have to exchange a few words with her and I'm tainted by her foul smell.
• Jeanne: My goodness, I forgot to tell her to take a shower! What was her name again?

• Jeanne: Dova...

• Nicole: My name is Nicole, Madame. Nicole Leguay d'Oliva.

• Jeanne: It doesn't matter. From now on you're Queen Marie.

• Jeanne: Remember your identity at all times. Keep your head up and stop bowing!

• Nicole: Y-Yes, Madame. I will pay attention to my mannerisms.

• As expected, a lowly peon can never compare to a Queen.
• But I have no choice. I must count on her.
• Jeanne: You look exactly like the Queen. Rohan won't figure anything out as long as you keep up the act.

• Nicole: Will this really work? I'm a little scared...

• Jeanne: Do you still want the money? If you don't, I can throw you out of the carriage this instant.

• Nicole: S-Sorry! I'm so sorry, Madame!

• Jeanne: (Lowly peasant. You really can't expect much from them. I must stay calm...)

• Jeanne: Don't look so frightened. You know I won't do that. You need the money badly, don't you?

• Jeanne: With that much money, you'll live comfortably the rest of your life.

• Nicole: ...I understand. I will do my best, Madame.

• Jeanne: Great. Go now. Rohan will be waiting.

• Jeanne: I hope to hear good news the next time we meet.

• Nicole: Definitely, Madame.

• Nicole walks off the carriage gracefully. Rohan must be waiting anxiously...

• The night breeze blows gently, and the garden appears serene and enchanting under the hazy moonlight.
• A white rose in his hand, Rohan stands under the trees, tall and dignified.
• Life as nobility has taught him to carry himself with grace.
• But his trembling hands and flushed cheeks betray his nervousness.
• Rohan: (I've been on tenterhooks since that day.)

• Rohan: (I never thought the Queen would be willing to meet me after what happened.)

• Rohan: (In a place like this, late at night, waiting with a rose...)

• Rohan's heart flutters at the thought, his heartbeat loud in the quiet night.
• Hearing some rustling from the flower garden, he looks up and sees a beautiful figure approaching.
• Rohan tries to calm his racing heart, gripping his rose tightly as he walks towards her...
• Rohan: The light is too dim here, and I can't see your beautiful face...

• Rohan: But you're holding a white rose, so you must be the one I'm waiting for.

• Marie: Yes, it is me...

• Rohan: (Oh heavens, a voice as sweet as an angel's kiss. It can't be anyone other than the Queen.)

• Rohan: Please accept this rose, Your Majesty. You are the most noble lady I know.

• Marie: Um... Thank you.

• Rohan: Your Majesty, that day...

• Marie: Oh! Sorry, my lor... I mean, Rohan. I'm sorry for what happened that day. I didn't have a choice.

• The lady lowers her head apologetically.
• Rohan: You don't have to explain, Your Majesty. I understand.

• Rohan: I am grateful for the chance to meet with you tonight.

• Rohan: I truly regret the hurt I have caused you.

• Rohan: Since that day, I thought about how I should ask for your forgiveness...

• Marie: Please don't blame yourself. I...I understand.

• Rohan can barely contain himself as he hears those words.
• Rohan: Oh my Queen, you truly are an angel. Does that mean you forgive me?

• Overcome with elation, Rohan suddenly closes the distance between them. The lady takes a step back, startled.
• Marie: Rohan! I...I forgive you. You are close to me after all!

• Rohan stops in his tracks, realizing his behavior was a little offensive.
• Rohan: Forgive my impertinence... Thank you! Thank you for giving me this chance.

• Rohan thinks the Queen must be the most beautiful angel in the world. He feels a strong urge to express his affection.
• Rohan: I've prepared a most precious gift for you and I hope that you will accept it as a token of my sincerity.

• "Marie" sweats profusely, too nervous to figure out what Rohan is talking about.
• Marie: Then, I shall accept it...

• Rohan: I do apologize, Your Majesty. The gift is not with me right now.

• Marie: It's okay! You may hand it to the Comtesse! She will deliver it to me!

• Rohan: That is wonderful, my Queen!

• Rohan: The gift which you've been longing for will be yours soon, and I'm certain that you are the only one worthy of wearing it...

• Marie: Thank you, Rohan!

• Marie: I... I'm already looking forward to our next meeting!

• Rohan: Really?! Your Majesty!

• "Marie" trembles nervously, her impersonation failing terribly.
• Unfortunately, Rohan is too blinded by infatuation to notice anything suspicious.
• The intimate atmosphere is broken by a sudden noise. There seems to be someone behind the trees!
• Panic-stricken, "Marie's" first thought is to flee immediately.
• Marie: Oh...my goodness, I must leave now!

• Rohan: Your Majesty, please don't forget what you've promised me. And please forgive me...

• Running frantically, "Marie" neglects to respond. The meeting did not end well at all.

• Things didn't go according to plan. I didn't expect "Marie" to return to my carriage in such a miserable state.
• She gives me a full account of what happened when we reach my residence.

Reprimand her

• Jeanne: You fool! You shouldn't have left him no matter what!

• Nicole: B-But what if someone finds out...

• Jeanne: Oh, you idiot! You don't even know what that noise was! It could be just falling branches!

• Jeanne: If you were really discovered by someone, why didn't they call you out? They even let you escape!

• Nicole: I...

• Jeanne: Idiot! Take the money and get out of my sight!

• Jeanne: And make sure your lips are sealed!

• Nicole: ...Yes, Madame.

It was most likely nothing

• Jeanne: Oh, you poor child. Don't worry, it was most likely nothing.

• Nicole: But what if someone exposes me...

• Jeanne: It was just a little noise. Perhaps it was only falling branches.

• Jeanne: Don't worry. No one else knows your identity.

• Jeanne: But Cardinal Rohan will be meeting Her Majesty again...

• Jeanne: Indeed, you shouldn't have promised to meet him again.

• Jeanne: But we can use that to manipulate him.

• Jeanne: I may require your service again when the time comes.

• Nicole: Thank you for your kindness, Madame...

• Jeanne: You can go now. Take your money and remember to keep your lips sealed.

• Nicole: Yes, Madame. I will keep it a secret!

• Comte de la Motte: Looks like your plan didn't go so well.

• Jeanne: It was just a little hiccup.

• Jeanne: There's been no talk of this incident around the Palace.

• Jeanne: Even if there was someone there, it was most likely a drunk banquet guest who lost his way.

• Comte de la Motte: My dear, I really do admire your calm and intelligence.

• Comte de la Motte: But aren't you worried about Rohan? It is unlike the Queen to lose her composure the way Nicole did.

• Jeanne: Think about it. What I set up for Rohan was a secret rendezvous with the Queen.

• The Queen ran away because she was afraid of her scandalous affair being found out.
• This will only convince that fool that what transpired was genuine.
• Jeanne: Just wait and see. The Cardinal will be here to thank me tomorrow.