Reincarnated Into Weak Noble
Chapters 28. A request

Arthur opened his eyes slowly the first sight he saw was an ornament hanging on the ceiling very neatly, giving off an aesthetic impression. 

Slowly but surely Arthur raised his body and touched his head because he felt pain all over his body. He wondered what was going on and finally remembered what had happened a few days ago.

Arthur is a pretty smart guy, he can analyze some things, he is very sure now he is in the kingdom of Angelisa.

But why am I here…?

Is that paladin taking me…?

When she was still in her own thoughts, suddenly the door of the room opened featuring a long blonde-haired Awun girl in a red dress, she was a fiona.

“You've woken Arthur?” 

He looked surprised for a few seconds, this was because Fiona had not expected Arthur to wake up this fast.

“Yes, by the way why can I be here?”

Arthur nodded his head and looked at the outside window that displayed many citizens passing by. Some opened stalls and some others seemed to walk there to enjoy the atmosphere.

Fiona smiled warmly, she walked over to Arthur.

“Do they look crowded and warm?” Fiona slid the chair and sat down near Arthur.

“They? You mean the citizens?”

“Ya. what do you think about them?”

“They look crowded and warm just like my kingdom, but I'm sure this isn't my place.”

Arthur was still staring at the window with a serious look, along with Arthur's speech the atmosphere turned silent for a few seconds.

Arthur stood up from the bed and was about to walk, he had already managed to bring Fiona home so there was no longer any reason to stay together with her, when her hand was about to open the door, Fiona ventured to speak.

“Wait!”

Arthur looked back. “What's up?”

Before answering Fiona's face had become red, she seemed to want to say something difficult. He looked the other way and played his long blonde hair.

“Thank you.”

Fiona's simple words, but this is the most precious thing for Arthur. ‘Thank you’, he did hear that often because he had gone around to save a lot of people, but this was the first time he got the sentence with full of sincerity.

People will leave when they realize Arthur's illness and identity, but Fiona is different, though timid, she says it with great sincerity.

This is what made Arthur shed tears. 

Looking at the tears that were dripping, leaving Fiona's eyes wide open, she would certainly not have expected such a shocking response.

“Why are you crying!?”

Fiona stood up from her seat and walked over worriedly. He held Arthur's hand.

“It's okay, I was just moved by the words just now.”

The girl's cheeks blushed she remembered the most embarrassing thing in her life. 

“I-this is not what you think! Saying thank you is the thing to do.”

“You said it twice, I'm happy.”

“E~ uh, Don't stare at me with a face like that!”

“I seem to be starting to know about the nature of Fiona who can't be honest.”

Fiona fell silent and bowed her head, she puffed her cheeks with a reddened face, pouting.

Feeling guilty for playing him, Arthur scratched his head.

“Sorry I overdone.”

“No! I didn't think of that..”

“Arthur, your words just now about ‘this is not my place’ what does that mean?”

“As per meaning. I am a family of enemies Rosemary, nobles who fled and failed, did not stop there I was also a sufferer of umbral plague. The fact that no one will ever accept me is reality.”

Fiona bit her lips, she looked at Arthur's face and held his hand.

“I won't stay away from you!”

The previously dead red eyes were now wide open due to Fiona's words.

“I don't care who you are and umbral plague. To me you are you, if all stay away from you and you have no place. Then I'll be the place for you!”

Fiona was silent, she slowly felt a hot sensation spreading from her cheeks all over her body, she was surprised by the bravery of such an embarrassing remark just now.

He covered his face with both hands and turned his back.

“As I said, so stop putting on faces suffering like that! Be happy because I was willing to waste time saying that.”

“And also you-”

Unfinished Fiona spoke, Arthur quickly hugged the girl's body with tears pouring down, Fiona just smiled and received the hug.

“Thank you,” said Arthur by hugging tighter and crying.

Fiona stroked Arthur's shoulder gently and said softly. “Ya, equally.”

...***...

“So what exactly is the reason I am here.”

After finishing with the sad event and a hug Arthur asked a question. The two of them were now walking in the royal hallway.

“Hmm, do you remember the paladin figure you fought? That's the one who brought you here. At first I was scared, you almost got killed, but thank me! I've said good things about you so she forgives you.”

That might be true, but Fiona was too innocent, she couldn't possibly realize that the reason why I was brought here…

Most likely the paladin wanted to take me to be intrograted by the king, he certainly could not refuse the order from Miss. That's why he made a scenario where I was fine and killed me when Fiona didn't realize it..

Arthur looked at Fiona who was walking beside him with a smile, he felt a warm existence right beside him.

“What you saw!”

Arthur shook his head.

“We have arrived! This is the king's room.”

The two men stopped in the king's room. There were many soldiers in battle clothes and carrying weapons like spears. They lined up neatly in the corner of the room. About twenty.

And in the middle there was a singana occupied by an old man with blonde hair he was the king of this kingdom. Beside him was also a paladin who yesterday fought with Arthur standing gallantly and carrying a sword.

When Arthur felt a sense of alertness, the girl standing next to him smiled cheerfully.

“You may be given a gift,” whispered Fiona.

Arthur did not respond and simply looked at the king.

“You two sit down!”

Fiona and Arthur sat together with great honor because the figure in front of him was a king.

“Are you Arthur Midnight?”

This cold voice was heading for Arthur.

“Yes, it is me.”

The king took a deep breath.

“First of all even though we are an enemy, but since you saved my son then say thank you.”

Thank you, it's the same. But the feeling is different from the words of Fiona, even here Arthur can feel the air and cold gaze is looking at him, like himself is the object of the garbage.

“Good I am honored by this greeting.”

“Next because you are the savior of my daughter then I will give you one special offer. I will give you one wish that I will surely give you, women, wealth, strength, pleasure, everything. Ah, I forgot you can ask for anything even this kingdom, so mention your request!”

This is the most special thing for most people, asking for any good treasure even a position as king. Anyone would take it, but it's different from Arthur. He realized this was just a lie, if he took the treasure he would be killed after this.

It means whatever choice he gives in the end death awaits. There was no escape anymore, especially there were paladins here. If paladins were absent, it might be easy for him to escape.

Damnit damnit! What am I supposed to do…?

Arthur hissed irritatedly, he bit his lips. Amidst the despair and mixed emotions, Fiona held her hand and smiled warmly. 

“This is a great option, isn't it? So Arthur say whatever you want.”

As usual he was quite innocent and had a positive vibe…

Seeing the warm smile on his face made Arthur have a great idea. The idea of where they both are and Arthur and Fiona will stay together, the idea of where she will stay alive.

There really is such a choice…

“So what do you want, son?”

Arthur looked at Fiona and looked back at the king.

“Then I want Fiona to be my fiancee.”

The speech managed to make the whole kingdom surprised instead of playing. Fiona was already flushed and her heart kept shaking. He seemed to want to deny and say the words, but he remembered there was the father.

The reason why Arthur asks Fiona as a gift is because she is indeed interested in the girl, besides, if she has a good relationship with Fiona who is not a family enemy, then most likely MIDnight and Rosemary will be reunited.

And if he becomes engaged to the princess then there will be no murderous event, really that idea.

When the contents of the kingdom became rowdy about Arthur's words, he himself just smiled and looked at the king who issued a face full of emotion.

So what are you going to do, king? You won't be able to refuse my request…