Seirei Gensouki's
Chapter 111: Reunion of Old Friends

Rio will return to the royal palace and then convey to Lilyana and Takahisa that Miharu and the others want to meet Takahisa.

Lilyana started to move quickly after giving words of blessing to the delighted Takahisa.

Or you could say, as expected of the first daughter of a great country, she had already prepared a previous meeting with Francois to allow Miharu and the others to attend the evening party in the blink of an eye.

Their audience was not in the audience room that could be heard freely by the general public, they decided to do so in Francois' office for the sake of privacy.

Rio, Satsuki, Takahisa and Lilyana, the four of them attended the meeting to explain the situation to Francois.

The relationship between Miharu and the others with Takahisa, about Rio being the guardian of Miharu and the others, about those who are the acquaintances of Takahisa and Satsuki, about Miharu and the others who want to come to the castle for that reason and then about the discussion about what they want to do from now――.

「I understand their business. I will invite them to the royal palace and give them permission to stay in the guest room of princess Lilyana and Takahisa-dono 」

Francois said that in a deep voice after he heard the situation.

As expected, it seems that the request will go smoothly if requested by the two heroes of the two countries.

Takahisa showed a relieved smile at the event that went smoothly.

「But, I have some conditions」

Francois added his words earlier.

Although Satsuki heard his words with a calm expression, her brows twitched slightly.

「Can I hear your condition?」

Lilyana asked without being disturbed.

「Uhm. Correctly…………… . . First is, you, you are called Haruto, correct 」

While bowing deeply, Francois looked at Rio.

「Ha. Right"

Rio whose name was suddenly called out to him retorted while still in his chair.

「You have a firm morality because you are the one protecting Satsuki-dono's friends. They will definitely take a big profit whether to Saint Stellar kingdom that has Takahisa-dono or our kingdom that has Satsuki-dono. Because it will lift the burden in the heart of the heroes 」

Francois suddenly praised Rio.

「Am I right？ Princess Lilyana」

「Ya, as you said」

Lilyana agreed with a pure angelic smile on her face.

「Let me say this again. What you are doing is for a big purpose, O Haruto 」

「I'm not worthy of your praise」

Even though he was bad with a hard-to-read conversation, Rio remained calm and replied respectfully.

「Hum, I've decided」

Francois said that with a bold tone.

「I have decided to convey my thanks on this issue including the problem of thief attack during the audience in the afternoon」

Section 2

In short to make the existence of Miharu and the others known to the public in the castle.

Takahisa grimaced as if opposing the decision.

He did not think that they should come to the castle just in case they stayed for long.

「Your Highness, ie―― ――

Although Takahisa was about to send a protest to her, Francois stopped him by raising his hand before that.

「Naturally I more than understand your concerns for not wanting to expose them to public attention. But, don't you think that it's actually a bad move to try to hide their existence? 」

Francois said those words in a smooth and clear voice.

「With so many people moving inside the castle ....... moreover, calling some guests to stay in the country guest room is difficult. You have to understand that's true？ 」

"It was…………… . . If they enter while wearing a veil ……………………. 」

Takahisa's saying his opinion on Francois's justified reasoning.

「Naturally, although it is possible to allow those who hide their faces to enter the castle as long as I give the order, isn't that even wiser？ You better not underestimate how good the ears and eyes of the nobles are. Rumors will spread like raging flames when they see suspicious looking people 」

「But ................................................................................. Even if it is unavoidable that they noticed something suspicious, isn't it different from announcing their existence？ There is no need for us to announce it specifically. It will be fine as long as our lips are covered 」

「That's why I said, that's where the problem is」

Francois showed an enigmatic smile when he mentioned that point.

「In case they are completely removed, the implication of knowing the secret will give birth to discontent and distrust. If you want to get rid of unreasonable interference, you need to release enough information. Humans are living beings who will be satisfied as long as you satisfy their curiosity 」

「…………」

Takahisa's showing an expression of not being able to accept it yet, but, he remained silent listening to Francois' words.

（Ya, it turns out this is ya）

Although Rio was watching silently from the side, it did not mean that he was dissatisfied with the current situation.

It was already in his prediction if the king's side would do that so that Miharu and the others could enter the castle.

The current development was still in his prediction and he did not even want to cut as it was still within the allowed range.

Satsuki and Lilyana were listening quietly as they must have thought the same thing.

But in Rio's case, he was unable to cut off the conversation due to the difference in their social status with the people in this room.

「In addition, there was also the problem of yesterday's thief attack. The atmosphere inside the castle was tense. That's why I want to tell the nobles about this happy news. You won't give your consent in this case？ 」

Section 3

Francois said it was important, as if telling him to remember it.

"You are right . If that's the case ................ But, can't we quickly call them to the audience？ Because I don't want to take them to a place of nobility and royalty against their own wishes 」

「Naturally. In fact I do not want to let the acquaintances of the heroes be humiliated in public even officially 」

Francois nodded with a grim face at Takahisa's words.

"Thank you very much"

Perhaps because she felt that it was good enough, Takahisa finally let go of her and thanked her.

「Yes. Well, I thought I wanted them to attend the party tonight maybe, but in the end the final decision was on their own. You can discuss it with your acquaintances including what you want to do from now on 」

「…………. Yes, it's reasonable 」

Takahisa gave a stern answer with a stern face.

（The cunning king）

Rio muttered that inside.

Even though Francois wasn't lying, didn't feel that he was telling the truth either.

Francois who experienced human life being born and raised as much as possible as a king, against Takahisa who just entered high school and just graduated from high school――

There was no need to say which side was more proficient in the way of speaking.

Although that doesn't mean that she won't take an active role in doing something, it doesn't mean that she will try to do something that will harm Miharu and the others.

Since the act of frontal confrontation against the hero was the first thing he should avoid as a king, it seemed that he understood that very well.

But, as long as he could take the right action, if possible he felt as if the king was going to take sweet things.

"Well, with this the necessary plan for Miharu and the others to come to the castle is done".

After they finished with the fine tuning arrangement, they only needed to call Miharu and the others.

After discussing for a while, after the conference, Rio came to bring Miharu and the others in the inn along with some knights.

☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★

Miharu's three, Aki and Masato finally went to Galwark kingdom castle.

In front of their destination was Takahisa and Lilyana's room.

Waiting at that place were Takahisa, Satsuki and Lilyana.

Miharu, Aki, Masato and Satsuki―― Five of them who became separated since being summoned to this world finally reunited for the first time in this world.

"ONII CHAN!"

Aki raised a happy voice when she found Takahisa upon entering the room.

「Aki .................... EVERYONE!」

Takahisa's showing a pure happy voice.

「ONIICHAN！ ONIICHAN!」

Section 4

Half-walking Aki approached Takahisa.

Takahisa spread his hand to catch Aki.

「Aki, thank goodness .................... Thank goodness!」

Takahisa tightly hugged Aki while saying that.

「Ahaha, it hurts so much. Chan Onii"

Aki said that while returning Takahisa to embrace himself.

「Ups, sorry」

Takahisa loosened his embrace on Aki in a hurry.

But, now it was Aki's turn to give more strength in embracing Takahisa.

「Nfufu ~, oniichan」

Aki said that while burying her face in Takahisa's face.

（...............

The way Aki behaved like a spoiled child to Takahisa made her happy inside.

Rio was a little surprised because he saw the figure of Aki who was embarrassed by the stranger and the quiet girl or should he say that he was trying to be cool.

「Are you healthy, Aki?」

「Ya …………………. I am healthy, you know. What about you, oniichan？ 」

Aki inside her arms looked at Takahisa with moist eyes.

The sadness and anxiety he felt until now.

Finally freed from that control.

「I'm also healthy. I'm just worried about everyone but, I'm glad to finally be able to meet you all ………. . 」

He wants to meet them.

His precious people were right in front of him.

He can touch them.

He was really happy with just that.

It was inevitable that Takahisa was happy with it.

「Ehehe ……………. 」

Aki continued to hug Takahisa like that for a while but, when she was satisfied with the skinship with her brother a while later, she retreated backwards with slightly flushed cheeks.

「How about you, Masato？ You can get closer, you know. Please show good face 」

Takahisa looked at Masato who was standing behind Aki.

"I'm fine . It's too embarrassing, right 」

Masato bluntly said that with an awkward face as he could not bear the embarrassment.

Takahisa smiled kindly at the reaction of his younger brother whom he saw after a long time.

Section 5

"I'm happy . Everyone is"

Miharu's smiling gently while looking at the intimacy of the three brothers.

「Ehehehe, yup!」

In contrast to Aki who showed a wide smile, Takahisa and Masato exchanged glances with embarrassed smiles.

「Did you grow bigger, Masato？ You become very nice」

Takahisa said that as if admiring his younger brother while fixedly staring at Masato's figure.

「Eh, so is it？ Well, maybe because this is my growth period」

Masato retorted while tilting his head as he looked at his own limbs.

"I saw"

Takahisa placed his hand on Masato's shoulder while smiling at him.

And that was how he looked at Miharu who was standing a few steps away from them.

Takahisa closed his eyes and then after taking a light breath, he approached Miharu firmly.

「…………. . I'm glad to meet you"

Takahisa suddenly hugged Miharu as he said so.

After which, everyone present at the place looked at them dumbfoundedly.

「Eh ………? 」

Even Miharu received a surprise with a sudden development.

Miharu's body stiffened for a few seconds as she was hugged just like that.

But, suddenly at that moment.

"AH……………"

Miharu's eyes are wide open.

What was reflected in his eyes was not the figure of Takahisa who was in front of him.

Reflected in his eyes is the figure of his childhood friend, the ghost of ―― Amakawa Haruto.

She, who had grown into an adult in her last dream was looking at him with a sad look in her eyes.

Although it was an incident that happened within his dream, for some reason it was etched in Miharu's memory even now.

The nightmare was a momentary flashback as if condensed at once.

Finally the reasonable Miharu again turned pale.

「Eh, YAH!」

He pushed Takahisa with reflexes.

This is a clear rejection.

Takahisa took one step back and then two steps back while being surprised by the reaction he could not imagine from the usually gentle Miharu.

Takahisa blinked in surprise for a while,

「Eh, uhm ............................」...

Section 6

Takahisa looked at both his hands in shock.

A hint of Miharu's warmth was still left in her arms.

Of course it was not like he was embracing her with an impure mind.

He was too excited to be able to meet her again to the point that her body was moving on its own.

But, Takahisa was really shocked when he realized that the action was disliked by Miharu.

「Ah, Uhm ……………. 」

Miharu showed an apologetic expression on her face, probably because she felt bad for pushing her away.

But, Miharu's line of sight immediately wandered around Takahisa as if running away from him.

Scary .

For some reason he couldn't contain the fear.

And then, his line of sight suddenly met with Rio's line of sight.

Despite looking gloomy, the friendly smile she showed on her face made Miharu's feelings become disorganized.

That expression was very similar to Haruto's expression in his dreams.

「Eh .............................. Ah, Ha............................................................... Ru, kun」

He could feel that Haruto's face in his dream was as if piling up with Rio's face.

In the next moment, Miharu's face suddenly turned pale.

「YOU YOU ARE MISTAKEN. IT'S NOT LIKE THAT! "

When he noticed, his heart was attacked by a freezing-like sensation and he suddenly shouted those words.

「A-What's up？ Are you okay, Miharu-chan?」

Satsuki snatched both of Miharu's shoulders and called out to her as if trying to take her who had clearly lost her composure back.

And then, Miharu suddenly flinched back.

His body feels like lead.

But, his head quickly cooled.

What I am talking about――

Miharu then quickly felt embarrassed for her own actions.

「Uhm ……………. . My apologies！ For making such a surprise ………. . 」

Miharu apologized with apologizing face.

"Very? Maybe you feel unwell？ 」

Satsuki asked that question while looking at Miharu face.

「T-No, I'm not」

Miharu shook her head in denial.

Her skin is a bit pale.

Their lines of sight met for a while.

Section 7

「I understand, well it's natural when you are suddenly hugged like that」

Immediately after saying that, Satsuki glared at Takahisa.

「Takahisa-kun's chat. I know that you are really happy to be able to meet Miharu-chan again, but, women are the subtle creatures that you know. That's not the way you should treat them. Because even under normal circumstances, Miharu-chan is a sensitive child of 」

「M-my apologies. Could it be because it happened right after I embraced Aki, or maybe it was my impulsive act because I was really happy ……. . 」

Takahisa apologized frantically with a pale face.

「Well, I understand how you feel」

Satsuki sighed with a astonished face.

「Are you okay Miharu-chan?」

He moved his hand to Miharu's shoulder again and then asked for it a second time.

"Yes nih . Uhm, I'm really surprised …………. Or should I say, my mind is suddenly in a state of chaos 」

"I saw………… . . 」

Satsuki's staring at Miharu's face with ama.

Miharu too looked back at Satsuki.

Her past skin had already disappeared.

It seemed like he was really just a little confused by the sudden development.

Satsuki sighed in relief when she understood that.

「Uhm, sorry！ I'm really sorry for that!」

Takahisa bowed deeply to Miharu for no unnecessary reason.

「Y-Yes. I'm sorry for that too. For suddenly pushing you away with all my strength ……. Aren't you hurt somewhere？ 」

Miharu's looking at the place where she pushed him as if feeling sorry for him.

「No, not at all. It doesn't have much power in it. Instead, it was my fault from the beginning my I'm really sorry！ 」

Takahisa apologized while shaking his head violently.

「Yes. Uhm, I'm also fine ................... 」.

While smiling humbly, Miharu accepted Takahisa's apology.

But, for some reason, a delicate atmosphere flowed between the two of them.

Aki helplessly stared at their exchange.

「Nee, Oniichan. Somehow you became so brave when we parted ways, didn't you? Although you couldn't even hold Miharu-oneechan's hand before 」

Aki grinned widely as she teased him like that.

When he said so, Takahisa's face turned crimson.

If it is said like it will not be known then he likes Miharu.

「A-Aa！ Aki！ I-It ………………. . 」

Section 8

Although he tried to make excuses, nothing came out of his mouth.

When he saw Miharu, he tilted his head with a puzzled face.

When their eyes met, he showed a forced smile.

Takahisa felt his chest tighten when he saw such an expression on Miharu.

Takahisa reflexively hugging Miharu is due to the extreme excitement after being released from the despair of not being able to meet her again.

Although several years had passed after she met him, Takahisa had never had the courage to even see his face despite loving her until now.

Of course, although it might be nothing more than her wishful thinking, she thought that Miharu did not hate her, she could even boast that she was the one closest to Miharu.

After entering high school, even the surrounding youngster realizes Miharu bit by bit, he considers confessing his love many times as he feels unprecedented danger.

If by any chance she confesses her love, usually the answer will be fine.

Even he had such light delusions.

But, Takahisa knows.

Miharu had always been watching Aki with a friendly smile on her face since the first time she met him.

Aki also admired Miharu like her own sister.

And then, the fact that they both really care about each other.

That's why she was afraid of ending such a relationship by confessing her love to Miharu.

He and Masato basically put themselves between the two of them who had been like that from the start, it was to keep this relationship.

And, that was because the time they spent with the four of them was truly incredible.

He spent every day of his life thinking that it was okay even if I had not confessed my love and had not dated him.

Because he thought such a good daily life would go on like that.

But, one day, Takahisa was summoned to this world alone.

At that moment Takahisa could only despair because he realized that a happy place was snatched from him.

Although Takahisa is desperate due to the unknown environment, an unknown person and an unknown sight are brought back to his feet by Lilyana.

Thanks to him, he regained his footing bit by bit, even when he finally got used to this world, he often dreamed of it while he was on earth.

There he was alone, Miharu, Aki and Masato, the four of them laughed together.

It was a very soft dream.

That's why Takahisa wants it more.

He wants to meet everyone.

He wants to meet Miharu.

He would not worry if he could meet them again.

And this time he won't let them go again.

When she said her intention, Lilyana gave her promise to cooperate with him.

He would tell her however trivial the information was.

Takahisa is really happy and very grateful to Lilyana.

To the point that he put his trust in her.

Before she realized it, Lilyana had also become someone as important as Miharu and the others.

On a certain day, Lilyana told him the information she had obtained was in keeping with her promise.

It is about the debut of a hero named Sumeragi Satsuki who will be held in their neighboring country, Galwark kingdom.

And then, he arrived at this moment.

The future must be lost.

When she thought that she was really unable to meet Miharu and the others again, Takahisa made his decision again.

He had no time to doubt anymore.

The problem of hugging Miharu is due to the strong desire that comes from that feeling.

But, when his head cooled down and he recalled himself, suddenly hugging someone was indeed too much, he was really pondering over it.

Shame and guilt gushed out within him.

But, strangely, he did not regret it.

Because he knew that after this he could see her without taking his eyes off.

Section 9

（It was warm .................）.

It was the first time he had clung tightly to Miharu.

Her delicate body that seemed to be easily shattered with just a slight push.

The tingling fragrance of the flower drifted from her smooth and silky black hair.

His neatly arranged face looked at him with eyes wide open from a very close distance.

Truly valuable.

He was still able to clearly remember this sensation with his own body.

Although it was only for a moment, as he might as well enjoy this sensation properly—

（...................... What I think about!）

Takahisa was pondering over his extremely rough line of thought.

Aki looked at Takahisa who was hanging his face down who was already flushed red and,

「N fufu ~」

He smiled with a very happy face.

Takahisa somehow felt his body go limp when he saw that smile.

He will properly apologize to Miharu again later.

Takahisa decided to do it.

After that, at that moment,

「My apology for interrupting you at a busy time」

Rio started talking.

The attention of everyone in this room was gathered on Rio.

「Allow me to forgive myself for I will attend an audience with Your Majesty after this. I will come again after everything is settled 」

Rio said that while smiling kindly at them.

「Sorry. Since I also have to come during the audience, I will come again later 」

「I'll come too. There's also my guard knight outside. Since I took Fril as my assistant, please take your time slowly 」

Satsuki and Lilyana were also coming with Rio to the audience room.

Yang Takahisa, Miharu and the others in this room.

"Well then………… . . See you soon"

Saying so, Rio smiled at Miharu and the others.

Miharu, Aki and Masato.

Although each of them showed slightly different expressions, he could not see the fear or unease within.

Somehow he could also feel their feelings of relief.

When he saw their expressions, he thought that it was not a mistake to let them meet like this.

Rio and Satsuki's line of sight suddenly piled up against each other.

Perhaps Satsuki also felt happy that the four of them were reunited, so she showed a gentle smile.

Section 10

「We'll be back right after the hearing is over. You may have a private conversation during that time 」

"YES!"

After Satsuki finished saying that, a reply came to her immediately.

"Can we go"

"Yes, that"

With a nod, Rio and the others turned around and then left the room.

After that, at that moment.

「Haruto-san！ ………… Uhm ...............................」...

Takahisa's calling to stop him.

"Yes nih . What's problem? "

Rio stopped and then turned to face her.

「Uhm ........................ My apologies！ I became too excited and ended up saying rude things like last night」

Takahisa apologized while bowing deeply to her.

Rio looked at her with a confused expression and then,

「Such things are .................. After all, family is important. It is natural for you to be anxious because you are separated from them. The matter of you being overzealous makes no sense at all. It is precisely I who should apologize to you 」

Saying so, he bowed back to Takahisa.

「No, you do not need to do that ……………. . 」

Takahisa denied it in a hurry.

「No, as someone who just passed by, I certainly overstepped my limits. It was a statement to test you as their brother 」

So Rio calmly told her about that.

Takahisa's staring in surprise at Rio's calm statement that doesn't match his young appearance.

She is an adult, let alone compared to herself—

Takahisa chewed his lips in embarrassment.

「……………. . The things I have to apologize about are not just that. I even forgot to thank you for protecting them. …………… . Thank you for protecting everyone and making it so we can meet again like this 」

Takahisa bowed again as he emphasized his words of gratitude.

Rio calmly shook his head in denial.

「It's good as long as everyone is happy. Well, see you 」

Section 11

After saying that, Rio smiled at Miharu and the others standing behind Takahisa.

When their eyes met, Miharu and the others reddened as if embarrassed.

「Thank you very much！ Oh, haruto-san！ Thank you ……………. . 」

Miharu and the others focused their words of gratitude and then bowed to Rio.

Rio replied with a nod at them.

Looking at the situation, Takahisa could feel that there was a strong and mutual trust between the four of them.

“But, for what reason. ”

Although the reason was unknown to him, he could sense that he was a little distracted by it.

Takahisa shook his head in panic to expel such thoughts.

"All right then . Then excuse me because we can't be late

Rio finally decided to leave the room due to the urgent time although he was still curious because Takahisa suddenly shook his head.

"Yes, thank you very much"

Takahisa hid the strange anxiety in his heart and bowed again to Rio who was already outside the room.