I Became Crown Prince's Wife
What seems to change does not change (6)

Blake returned to the Amoria Palace in a bad mood.

“Ancia.”

When we went into the room, he broke the silence and called my name.

"Yes, Blake?"

"Is Your Majesty's abdominal muscles really that good?"

“T-no!”

I shake my head in a hurry.

"I just went to see the duel!"

I just really want to see the best swordsmen in the Empire duel with each other.

I never dreamed that such an incredible sight would suddenly unfold there.

Blake's expression did not change despite the explanation.

“A-I tried really hard.but I guess it wasn't enough.”.

“No, not like that!”

Blake's Abdominal Muscle is very good. However, compared to Tenstheon, it was slightly different.

Blake's stomach looks like a model.

She had a slender and slender figure paired with her stomach. It was aesthetically perfect, like a painting or sculpture.

On the other hand, Tenstheon's stomach looked like a gold medal-winning professional athlete.

"The stomach of Blake and His Majesty is different!"

"What difference?"

“B-so..”.

How can I explain the difference?

I can't think of anything.

“Uh, Your Majesty's stomach is like gold—“

"What?!"

Blake's expression is tangled.

"No, I mean…!"

What's wrong with you, Ancia?

I feel like I'm just talking nonsense.

"That's as good as gold?"

“No, no, the best—!”

I wanted to say that he has abdominal muscles like an athlete, but before I could say it, Blake said, "His Majesty's stomach is the best and number one in the world?"

“B-He is not the number one person in the world.”.

Come to think of it, there is no concept of 'athletes' in this world.

The more I talk, the more I feel like I'm saying the wrong thing.

Blake stood up just as I was about to explain.

"Blake, where are you going?"

“Philion.” Station

"Why?"

“If I beat him, I'll be number one.”

Blake said as he clasped the sword at his waist firmly.

He seems to have misunderstood what I said. I grabbed it in a hurry.

“Blake is also in first place!

“What first place?”

“...you are the first place to be handsome and beautiful!”

I can't find a better alternative to the word 'model'.

“……”

But Blake was silent. I quickly added, "And to me, you're in first place!"

“……”

At that moment, he loosened the grip of his sword.

I didn't miss the opportunity and held Blake's hand. I grabbed her hand and blew a raspberry on it.

“...Ancia, what do you do?”

“Blow up raspberry.”

Seeing me laugh, Blake also ended up laughing in response.

"Ancia, something's wrong."

"Huh?"

“You should do it here.”

He pointed at his stomach. He remembered that I used to blow raspberries in his stomach when we were kids.

The baby's stomach has now turned into a man's stomach.

“...well, that was when you were little.”

"Then should I do it for you?"

"Huh?"

Before I could say anything, Blake blew my ears.

He rubbed my earlobe and took off my coat.

Blake's lips touched my neck and began to descend. He passed through my shoulders and down to my arms, wrists, and palms.

He didn't blow the raspberries, but I didn't show it.

Every time he kissed me, my body temperature seemed to be hot.

***

"Dad."

Tenstheon was looking at the documents when I arrived at his study. He smiled when he looked up and saw me.

"Ancia, are you here?"

“Are you busy?”

"No, I'm on a break."

Contrary to what he said, there was a stack of documents in front of his desk.

"No, I was just about to go and see you."

"Me?"

"I heard you came here yesterday."

Coughing.

I was so embarrassed when I thought about what happened yesterday.

"Are you okay?"

"Oh yeah. I didn't come for important things yesterday. I just came and came back because I thought you were busy. ”

“Nothing is more important than you.”

He gave me a glass of water.

"Thank you."

I drank the water in a hurry. Tenstheon patted my shoulder when I finally calmed down.

We left the study room and went to the greenhouse in the Palace. It was also where Tenstheon invited me for the first time.

On the white table, there are many interesting desserts laid out.

"Tell me if that's not enough."

"No, this is enough."

First, I tried a strawberry shortcake that had red strawberries on it.

"Does this taste good?"

Tenstheon asked me with a smile.

“Yes, dad.you should try it too. ”

"okay."

Before I said that, he touched nothing but black tea. He's still not a fan of sweet things.

As I was leaving, her relationship with Blake became even more awkward. My heart feels heavy because I know it's because of me.

"Blake stopped by a little earlier."

"really?"

Now that I'm back, is Blake trying to mend his relationship with his father?

As soon as I felt relieved, Tenstheon added, “He said we should duel.”

“...I think you should reject it.”

"Why?"

It would be dangerous for Tenstheon if they decided to duel.

Blake's intention to duel was not merely to improve his skill and observe the Tenstheon skill.

But I can't tell her the truth.

"I don't want to see you two fighting."

"It's just a friendly duel."

“But you two will use the real sword. That's dangerous."

“...oke, I won't do it if you don't want it.”

A nostalgic expression suddenly appeared on Tenstheon's face, perhaps he was reminded of when he taught Blake swordsmanship.

I smiled brightly to warm the atmosphere.

"Please do it after you get closer."

"…OK." Okay."

When did their relationship improve?

I hope Blake will call Tenstheon 'father' soon'. Tenstheon will be very happy then.

"You're going to Mr. Ron's wedding, right?"

Ron's getting married the day after tomorrow.

She claimed to be single until her late 30s, saying she was already married to the Empire, but she suddenly announced her marriage after reuniting with a friend this year.

Thanks to his wedding, the knights were all in a festive mood.

"Of course."

"Is Mr Collin coming too?"

"No, he said he'd work."

So he's still a workaholic.

Not only was it a hot topic among the knights, all the noble society was also bustling due to Ron's marriage.

As soon as I was about to leave and let him rest, Tenstheon added, "Shannon and Edon said they would not attend and stayed behind to protect the Palace instead."

Shannon was the only woman to lead the Knights of the Imperial Palace. He was also honored by many young knights, including Diana.

It made sense for him not to like the wedding party because it was a formal event, but I was surprised by Edon's choice.

"Mr Edon too?"

“They know that they are the next target.”

"Targeted? Uh…"

I understood what Tenstheon was saying and nodded.

Mr. Ron's wedding is one of the hottest topics of late.

I often hear this kind of talk at parties. 'The great knights must get married quickly or it will be a waste of their skills. If they really thought for the Empire, then they should have a child who inherited their skills.'

Now that Ron, who was so adamant about not getting married, actually getting married, their target would naturally change.

Collin, Edon and Shannon are the most likely candidates.

It was clear that people would constantly come to them during the party and ask, 'Now that Mr. Ron is married, don't you want to get married as well?'

Thinking about it, I could understand their reluctance to attend the wedding.

"Then will Mr. Collin really stay here?"

"No, I'll take him."

Tenstheon said firmly.

Butwhy?

I don't think he should have brought him because Sir Collin had a clear reason.

Perhaps because Sir Collin was the Emperor's lieutenant, it was not good for him not to come when the Emperor himself came.

"I understand…"

I tried to guess the reason, but then, Tenstheon said, “If Collin isn't around, then I'll be the topic of those delinquents. I will definitely take the three of them with me. ”

“……”