Princess In Another World: New Story
29
At the special headquarters.
“Ahhh, I am very shy.” Saying such a thing and behaving like that, does not show my true character. It makes me so embarrassed. People who don't want to look flashy like me say things like that, and again vent my anger. That's so embarrassing.
“What else is that at that moment. King, if you want this kingdom to prosper, higher-ups who only think about power and personal interests like them will only get in the way. That's the cool part, right’an princess.” (Lucy)
“I-iya.”
“Ahhh, stop. I could die of shame.”
“You will not die of shame. Besides, you dare to also talk like that directly in front of them.”
“I'm just upset, Lucy did you see the government-issued tax report?”
“Hmm? No, wait I'll see.”
A few moments later.
“Yang was right, up to 20%. How can?”
“The officials thought that this kingdom had developed, therefore the tax was increased to 20%. They do not know that there are still people who suffer in this kingdom. They only see the visible part, while the invisible will they ignore.”
“If such is reasonable. But, I didn't expect them to raise it to this high.”
“Tax is needed to build a kingdom, but if it makes people suffer then the tax can not be a reason to make the kingdom develop.”
“Do you have a plan?”
“I'm not a person of government, I can't do anything. In addition, I have also hated those people from the past.”
“Sounds like you really hate them.” (Lion)
“I've seen a lot of their rottenness since long ago, but because it doesn't have too big an impact I ignored it.”
“So.”
“But, maybe with you saying such a thing the king will do something.”
“He will definitely do something, we just wait. Haaa, I'm ashamed. I want to get some fresh air first to calm down.”
“I'm coming.” (Lion)
“Lucy, how about you?”
“I still have things to do, besides that I also want to feel different things here.”
“So, then enjoy that miserable life of yours.”
“It was rough, but you were too. Have fun.”
Behind the special headquarters.
The weather is cloudy and the air here is cold enough for daylight like this.
I was lying down comfortably, and Iona was sitting near me.
“It looks like winter is coming soon.” (Lion)
“Winter, yes.” If it's winter, it'll be the turn of the year soon. “Iona, how about your academy?”
“Everything I have completed, the project I have created has also found a bright spot. That way I can pass.”
“So. Then, what will you do after that?”
“Life with you.”
“Hmmmm, too blunt.”
Iona smiled. “Sorry, I just want to say it.”
“You it...”
“Actually I am a little interested in magic, I also plan to learn magic more in other kingdoms that are more familiar with magic.”
“Magic, yes.” Something beyond my ability. “Iona, how does it feel to have magic?”
“Huh? Nothing, everything is the same. It may not make any difference than other people in general. It's just, I don't want to be the one to hurt others because of this magic.”
“Therefore you want to learn more about magic, so?”
“Iya, sister Risa said. If someone who has magic develops, then the magic in his body will also develop. If you can't control it, then there is only catastrophe.”
“Like that, yes. Then fight. I will always support you.”
“Thanks.”
A few time lapse.
“Begin Iona, do you want anything?”
“Huh? Why suddenly?”
“On new year's night, I plan to give you something but I don't know what will fit.”
Iona smiled. “You're weird, you should know what I really want.”
“Hmmm, b-not that. But the other one, the other thing.”
“Other thing?”
“Ya, like a thing or something.”
“If it is, it is up to you. Whatever you give me will love it.”
“If that's the case I'm getting confused. Haaaa, stop.”
“If you? Is there anything you want?”
“I? It doesn't seem to exist.”
“Which is possible, there must be 1 or 2 things you want.”
“Nothing, as long as my life needs are met I don't want anything.”
“You sure?”
A few moments later.
“Hmmm, there seems to be.”
“Really? What is it?”
“Sini approaching.”
“Huh? Alright.” Iona's approaching.
I lay my head on her. “Eh?”
“Haaa, this is all I want for now.” The sensation was so comfortable, my eyes began to feel heavy. ‘It looks like I forced myself too much today.’ Just recovered and went straight to work, after that it was obvious that I was very tired. “If you have difficulty moving or are already uncomfortable, you can wake me up. Good night.”
\=\=\=
“She fell asleep.” Ari fell asleep in my lap, although only for a while but she was already sleeping very well. “You turned out to have a cute side too.” His sleeping face is funny.
“You must be very tired, rest as much as you want.” I stroked her head gently, this made me very comfortable. I never thought something like this would happen, I'm so happy.
“You were so cool earlier.” He showed me his cool side, and it made me really flutter. I recalled the moment when Ari scolded all the higher-ups gathered in the throne room.
Afternoon.
“Ari, are you awake?”
“Hoaaamm. Sorry, are you okay?” Ari got up from my lap.
“No problem, besides you sleep very well so I don't want to wake you.”
“But are you sure you're okay? I've slept long enough on your lap, lo.”
“Yes, I'm fine. Then, what about you? You just recovered, but worked hard like this? You okay?”
“Yes, taking a break for a while already makes my body better.”
“Just relax, I'm in very good shape now. All right, let's get back to base. Lucy was left for too long, she must be currently babbling alone.”
“Good.” We're back at base.
\=\=\=
At headquarters.
“Lucy, what happened during our leave?”
“Hmmm, nothing. Everything went well.”
“Prince, this document is to be put where?” (Male)
“Let me put it, your working hours are done you can go home now.”
“But there are still some more documents that I should check.”
“It's getting dark, you better get home. For the rest let me take care of it.”
“B-good, thanks.” After that, Ria came home.
“Prince, you look very close to him.”
“Bright’? I didn't realize it.”
“You are too busy with your delusions and scrutiny, until you forget about your own life.”
“I just help him, no more than that.”
“Haaa, once in a while try to enjoy your youth.”
“Don't tell me that if you stay away from your youth too. Besides, there are still many things I want to know and I also want to learn many things. Romance relationships will only make all that hampered.”
“Yes, I admit it. The opinion is not wrong, but..”
“Ahhh, I don't want to talk about it anymore.”
“So. Leaving aside the position, Lucy if you can get a lover within 1 month, 50% of the assets I have will I give you.”
“Heeee, how much is that until you want to give it? Getting a lover is easy for me, lo.”
I took the paper and profits from the sale of my business, and gave it to him. “How?”
“Woi woi, what the fuck with this amount.”
“That number will continue to grow, the more branches then the assets I have will also increase. Perhaps, that amount was already equivalent to the entire wealth of a small kingdom. With that amount, you no longer need to bother..”.
“Why did you go that far?”
“Why? If you ask like that, just assume that there are no regrets in your youth. My regret is too much, I don't want people like you to experience it too.”
“You care about me?”
“We are friends, such a thing is natural. Oh yeah, I'll just give you 1 condition.”
“Only 1? You sure?”
“1 These terms alone I'm sure will make you trouble.”
“You are joking, nothing will trouble me in this world. Then, what's the condition?”
“Single love.”
“Huh? Ehhh?!”
“It is still unclear, it is only natural if two lovers love each other. If only love one-sided, it is not love its name, it just make use of.”
“T-wait a minute, where it might be like that!!”
“Hooo, you can't afford?”
“A-I'm ready, I'll prove to you that I can. Then that way, 50% of your assets will be mine.”
“Iya yes, it's up to you. Try it well.”
At night, still in the commander's room.
It's just me and Iona, Lucy's gone to prepare for a couple.
“Ari, are you sure?”
“Huh?”
“About the prince, isn't forcing him like that no good.”
“Despite that, that person has long been away from such a thing. Right now I'm sure he'll be in trouble.”
“But he is a prince must be many women from the nobles or other kingdoms who want it. In addition, prince Lucy is already famous because she is a genius.”
“Jenius, yes.” In retrospect, I've never seen him do anything that looks like it. “Despite that, it will only be a political move. I told you before, love each other. If it is like that, my requirements are not met and he will not get the reward.”
“Are you sure about that? Isn't that a lot.”
“I don't need anything, I've told you’.”
“Eh, yes. But, at least one or two things you definitely want.”
“The thing I want is not material, but other things. Money I can get easily, but what I want cannot be bought with it. I want Lucy to feel it too, get something more valuable than anything.”
“Then you think, who will be his partner?”
“He will not realize it, the person he is looking for is actually near him but because of his nature like that he will be difficult to realize.”
“Being close to him?”
“Just like childhood friends, when they are adults they will not realize that they are in love with each other. You know why?”
“Why?”
“The reason is easy, because they are always together. That togetherness makes the seeds of love thrive without them knowing.”
“So, because too often together none of them realize it, like that?”
I smiled hearing it. “It looks like you've started to understand.”
“But, of those 4, neither prince Lucy nor those 4 never speak 1 to each other.”
“They talk, really. Yes, although in the context of what they do, but it is enough. In addition, Lucy also plays an important role in helping them. From what I imagine, Lucy always helps them if there's anything they don't know, you can see what she just did.”
“So.”
“Although not without, but Lucy always pay attention to them all. The rest is just waiting for who will be chosen by him.”
“But, they're all from the bottom. I'm afraid if they..”.
“I've said it. Leaving aside about the position, so.”
“But, if you want to be the bride of a prince at least have to be a noble first.”
“It's true you're not wrong. But, what would Lucy do if she already got the most valuable thing in her life?”
“He will ignore it.”
“Yup, that's right. Despite having to get out of the royal members, I'm sure he will definitely do it, then that's where this role takes place.”
“With the money he will receive, he can live quietly. I didn't think you'd go that far.”
“That's just a little bit of what I can predict. For the rest, depends on it.”
“So... By the way, Ari. Do you love me?”
“Eh? W-why all of a sudden?”
“You and I have been living together for quite a while, so I think things like you talked about earlier will also be the same as that.”
“You're not the one who won't notice it, but yes. There are still things I have to do, so wait until the time comes, I will say it.”
“Ya, I'll wait.”