Seirei Gensouki's
Chapter 123: Black Knight pt2
After he read every piece written in the letter, Takahisa stood in his place with a dumbfounded expression.
The inside of his head turned pure white as he felt a bitter taste in his mouth.
"What is what . This is………… . 」
Takahisa's face became frozen as he raised a comment as if squeezing his voice.
What he could not understand was what the contents of the letter meant.
He could not stop his heart from shaking.
Although they were together for a long time, he was unaware of this fact.
About another childhood friend from Miharu.
About Aki's other older brother.
Because he had never seen Miharu or Aki show such a mark at all.
Until they arrive in this world.
Not even considering what's been lost.
He didn't realize anything was given to him or he had questions about it.
Protecting someone.
Takahisa is the only one who spends his life happily――
「U-Uhm, Takahisa-sama?」
Kiara called him to see him show an unusual reaction.
But, his voice never reached Takahisa.
（She is Aki's older brother, loved by Miharu and her childhood friend?）
Takahisa is thinking about that.
Rio who was once Amakawa Haruto confessed his love to Miharu.
Perhaps the person Miharu loved was Amakawa Haruto.
That must be why Miharu could subconsciously feel the traces of Amakawa Haruto in Rio.
Takahisa suddenly imagined the figure of Rio standing where he should be
being in.
Together with Miharu, Aki and Masato――
「……！」
He was attacked by a severe feeling of rejection.
He could even try to imagine that fact as a fact.
He doesn't want to either.
"Why is someone like Rio, Haruto is right by Miharu's side and the others—"
「Not Healthy …………. Yeah, very unfair. Isn't this unfair to me? The thing he did was ..............
Takahisa suddenly muttered to himself.
"He lied . He cheated Aki and Miharu 」
"He tried to bind Miharu with a debt of gratitude-He tried to hold Miharu with sympathy―― Outside, he was trying to, she said something like『 I respect Miharu and the others have willpower 』while in fact trying to guide their will.
Yes, it was Rio who always did a trick on Miharu and the others.
He was the one who betrayed Miharu and the Other. [TL: What an overly imaginative man]
Isn't he a selfish person.
Section 2
「What do you mean by hurting someone because it's necessary？ Kill humans？ That can't be true. Such a thing! "
The feeling that gradually appeared within him finally came out in verbal form.
He really could not understand what kind of nerves one needed to kill someone.
Even if he was a former Japanese, it was usually not that easy for him to kill someone just because it was necessary.
Even if it was for self-defense, the public would talk about it behind its back in Japan.
A simple solution to kill someone if it is necessary to live is completely wrong.
He could not sympathize with such a person and felt uncomfortable for the evaluation of "Good people" to him by Miharu and the others.
Let alone to say, he couldn't help but worry if such a man stayed by Miharu's side and the others.
And then, a strong desire swirled within Takahisa.
Such uncontrollable emotions were at the peak of the heat.
The chaos and excitement made him feel dizzy.
It was as if heaven and earth were completely turned upside down.
Even so, it was a feeling he recognized as clear as day.
「I won't let the killer be with Miharu」
Takahisa muttered in a calm voice.
☆ ★ ☆ ★ ☆ ★
Takahisa stood still in his place with a sour expression and then someone appeared and called out his name.
「I want to know what you are doing by standing still in this place, Takahisa？ And for the three of you to be here …………. 」
Lilyana's taking Fril, the waiter, with her.
He came to the figure of Takahisa who was standing in the corridor when he returned to his room after he was done with the negotiations with Francois.
「AAAh, Lily ................... So you're back」.
Although she noticed Lilyana, Takahisa's reaction was dull.
It felt like his body was here but, not his soul.
「Ya, because I only need to sign the official form of the alliance ................. What's the matter, Kiara?」
While talking to Takahisa, Lilyana who saw Kiara's reaction asked for confirmation of the situation.
「M-my deepest apologies！ Lilyana-san. The truth is–"
Kiara apologized with a pale face and then started explaining the situation to Lilyana.
He then proceeded to an explanation of the facts that were happening in that place objectively.
And then, Lilyana felt anxious after she heard Kiara's entire explanation.
Section 3
「When you put your passion on the recovery of the letter …………. . You are not enough facts. But, even if it becomes an opinion based on hindsight, you will not get a 」 correspondence statement
And then, Lilyana reprimanded Kiara's mistake with a bitter expression.
「My deepest apologies！ I never considered the possibility of him tearing up the letter, aside from my mistake, if Takahisa-sama realizes that such an act deserves to be a crime that might even develop into an international problem ………… Moreover without witnesses in such a situation …………. . 」
Assuming that they saw the contents of the letter when the seal was opened is already a crime, no matter how you look at it.
In that case, instead of returning the letters in such a tangled state, Kiara thought about the feasibility of returning the letters before sending them to the rightful person.
But, when she thought about it after she calmed herself down later, issuing the letter was practically a bad move in her part.
「It hasn't been so long since you became a knight so I know very well about your lack of experience」
Royal knight Lilyana, the royal family is chosen with strict criteria according to their loyalty, ability, and gender which is much more important than the family they belong to.
First of all the number of female knights was too rare as many of them retired after marriage.
It was therefore inevitable that they were mainly composed of young girls.
But, there are advantages because they are from the same generation and their gender.
「But, it still doesn't change the fact that you are the exclusive royal guard of mine, a nobleman. They are required to conform to perfect solutions assuming that outside events such as this case occur. So, you're supposed to teach how to handle cases like this, right？ 」
No wonder he trembled in fear when his master watched him do something that would result in evil right before him.
And most importantly, since Kiara was not an official knight, handling matters like this case might be outside of her area of expertise.
But, seeing that she served under a princess, she was always required to work perfectly, she said,
Section 4
"Yes……"
Kiara's line of sight drooped with a depressed feeling.
He couldn't even object to words like 「I was calm back then」 saw that the result wasn't what he expected.
Because he can say whatever he wants to say but facts are facts.
「Your serious attitude in respecting the rules is your greatest achievement but also your greatest weakness. DID you know that you have a tendency to become inflexible after situations outside the Manual occur？ 」
Many of these kinds of people are under the assumption that everyone will move according to the rules, similar to them.
"Yes……"
「Yes, I still have to report about this matter even if this happened due to my own carelessness but ………. . Let's forget about that for now. Even more important than that is―― 」
Saying so, Lilyana looked at Takahisa.
Perhaps because he managed to calm down a little when he saw Kiara being reprimanded, Takahisa acted awkwardly while grimacing himself.
「Takahisa-sama」
Takahisa's body trembled when he heard his name being called with a beautiful and cold tone.
「Will you tell me about this matter?」
"…………… Yes . I'm sorry Even so it wasn't Kiara's fault 」
Takahisa replied in an apologetic tone.
「No, this issue is the responsibility of Kiara」
Lilyana rejected the notion of flat.
「It's my fault. Wrong scolding Kiara for my mistake 」
He could not accept the fact that Kiara was scolded because of him.
Takahisa denied with such thoughts.
「I have ordered Kiara to look after Takahisa-sama during my absence. No matter how big the hero Takahisa-sama is, your mistake is also our fault. So we are existences to compensate for that error 」
Although Lilyana would unconditionally respect Takahisa's opinion if it was a normal case, she currently firmly rejected Takahisa's opinion.
「…………. . But, it's still my fault. Kiara is innocent, you know！ 」
Section 5
Takahisa said that with a sullen expression.
「Takahisa-sama …………. . 」
Lilyana sighed as if distracted by it.
Until now, he had always respected Takahisa's will as far as possible.
Although she lacks life experience due to her young age, Takahisa's vices will appear in her speech and perform when she becomes too hot to bleed.
It seemed that the person himself was aware of that fact but, he never left behind a fatal mistake that could not be undone in his young age.
Therefore Takahisa had never even considered improving his nature of it.
Lilyana was also captured by Takahisa's nice disposition.
That's why she never thought of trying to improve that side of herself right away because she also had the duty as a princess to win it over to their side.
But, just this case he could not act as usual.
Because Takahisa doesn't seem like the type of person who would do what he likes just because he's a hero to Lilyana.
Since it would imply so much by bringing a hero to his country, in the end he had no choice but to scold him for the sake of his own country.
Lilyana does not have enough power to solve everything with her limited authority except for something necessary.
Moreover, he thought that trying to solve this case with force was a bad move.
He might be able to do something if this was Saint Stellar kingdom.
But, Rio, the victim is the noble of Galwark kingdom, even Lilyana cannot freely use her authority in Galwark kingdom.
「Despite the kind of crime that requires the victim party to file a complaint, deliberately tearing up a letter written by a noble is a crime. Do you understand that now？ 」
Lilyana asked in a calm voice.
Since there were many secret things in the letter written by the nobility, one would be the subject of rules when they deliberately violated very limited information.
It would be a death sentence if the letter was highly classified information, even if it was not highly classified information, it was also not something praiseworthy as they basically turned to the privacy of others.
In addition, there will be additional penalties waiting for them if they deliver the content of the unsealed letter to others.
「Eh ………? 」
Takahisa's eyes opened wide hearing unexpected words.
Of course, he could not simply open someone else's letter just for his own convenience.
What's more, it's something similar to crime—
Section 6
Of course, the matter of him accidentally tearing apart the seal and reading one part of the letter was simply an act of god.
It must have been his fault reading the whole letter after that but—
Somehow or other, Takahisa did not make a justification in his heart because it was his own fault.
But, he immediately realized it.
――I can't do that. The person who opened the letter except the person to whom the letter was addressed was a criminal？
When he read the letter addressed to Aki, from the trembling Kiara, he knew that he was already a criminal by the time he read the letter addressed to Miharu.
「…………. UH"
「It seems that you understand the weight of your actions」
Saying so, Lilyana let out a long sigh.
「No, even so ......... Not that I accidentally tore it」.
Takahisa's showing a gloomy expression as if he can't accept it.
He clearly understood that this matter had happened due to his own fault.
Because Takahisa did not consider his actions to be a crime.
「You will definitely be punished for accidentally unsealing the letter. You should not be punished for accidentally opening a seal. But, does Takahisa-sama know that deliberately reading the letter is something that cannot be undone in this case 」」
「I-It …………………. 」
It was seen on Takahisa's face when he heard it from Lilyana's tone which was very different from her usual tone.
「You will be the target of punishment if the fact that you intentionally broke the seal and read the letter is known to the public. At this rate, you will undergo a trial as long as Haruto-sama files a complaint. And there is no other way to prevent it except to ask permission from Haruto-sama 」
Takahisa unintentionally gulped his saliva upon hearing Lilyana's supposed statement of being his ally.
「Punishment you said, it's too much yes …………. 」
「Is it exaggerated depending on the will of the victim and the contents of the letter........... Because Takahisa-sama is a hero, even if for example Haruto-sama filed a complaint, he said, he basically can't do anything about it 」
Section 7
Maybe because the trial issue with the country is comparable to a hero.
Although this matter might be a problem, they could avoid such judgment with the political situation and in the end Takahisa would not be charged for his crimes.
Besides everything would be fine if this matter did not cause any problems, although it was possible to change the situation in that way if this place was Saint Stellar kingdom, it was possible, it would not be easy when such a thing happened in Galwark kingdom.
If for example they were facing trial, it might be easier to imagine that it would turn into them because of the kindness towards Galwark kingdom.
Even if not turning in that direction, they might have to offer a formal apology to Rio in order not to be sued by him.
「T-But, if it will turn into something as dangerous as that, no one will receive something like a noble letter of entitlement ……. . Because it would bring trouble for them if they ever made a mistake that caused the letter not to be sealed like now 」
Takahisa tried the reason.
Perhaps something cruel entrusted the letter without any explanation, what would happen if the seal of the letter was broken.
"First of all, I love Miharu, isn't she too brave to entrust a letter with such content to her rival in love. ”
Although it shouldn't matter if he handed this letter himself, why should he entrust this letter to me.
In the first place, Miharu decided to go with Rio, so she fell in love with Rio.
Even if you can't hand over the letter because you're in a hurry, you'll need to deliver the letter yourself.
However, she completely failed to understand why Rio entrusted the letters to her as if she was being chased by something.
Other than one matter today, Takahisa felt something close to unjustified hatred towards Rio while recalling the contents of the letter.
「Come, please give our apologies to Haruto-sama. I will go to apologize to him also 」
Lilyana proposed the plan in a soft voice.
His tone of voice was really like inviting a child who had just done a naughty thing to reflect on his actions.
"No………… . . 」
Takahisa's showing complete rejection of such a proposal.
Lilyana suddenly made her whole face smile.
「Well, what will you do?」
「It .....」
Takahisa's at a loss for words.
If he went to apologize to Rio, the matter of these letters would be known to Miharu and the others.
What would happen if this letter reached Miharu's hands？
When he imagined what would happen after that――
Not good .
Section 8
Takahisa showed a strong resistance.
“I won't let anything like that happen. ”
"Truly not . ”
“Rio is a murderer and a liar. ”
Rio was the benefactor of Miharu and the others, he protected them and taught them survival skills without holding anything back.
Miharu and the others embraced strong feelings of gratitude towards Rio.
That's why Takahisa also invited Rio to come along.
Because Miharu will come with him.
She was somewhat aware about the distance between Miharu and Rio getting closer but, she did not envy that and tried to hold back her own emotions.
However, Rio betrayed his feelings.
An assassin caught in a perverted revenge.
When such a dangerous person was with Miharu, she would not let such a selfish story pass by.
There was no way she could bring happiness to Miharu with her hands that were soaked by the blood of the people killed by her.
She must not let Rio get any closer to Miharu.
「Don't tell me, you will hide this fact?」
Lilyana asked with a slightly grimacing expression.
「That guy is ……. . Dangerous"
Takahisa's replying with a frown.
Although Lilyana was unable to see the true meaning behind her words, she knew that Takahisa was implicitly accusing Haruto.
「Even if I work together with Takahisa-sama to hide this fact, one day this matter will be revealed. You have to understand what will happen then even without me explaining the risks？ 」
If they were to hide this fact, they had no choice but to bring back Miharu and the others to their kingdom before they had the chance to make contact with Rio.
But, it was nothing more than delaying the time in their country.
In that case, Miharu and the others might show strong resistance if they try to bring them back by force, even if they manage to deceive Miharu and the others, they will know that they are being cheated sooner or later.
Moreover, Charlotte was there to witness when Rio entrusted his letter to Takahisa, Satsuki also knew that Rio would send those letters to Miharu and the others.
Satsuki might be aware of the truth if she meets Miharu and the others later, and that might lead to an alliance with Galwark kingdom who just became their ally.
"Even so………… . . This must be for the sake of Miharu and the others 」
Takahisa muttered those words with a bit of confidence.
「He showed his sincere attitude towards us, no, he is the one who let Takahisa-sama reunite with Miharu and the others. Regardless, will you treat him with the utmost insincereness by hiding the crimes you committed against him？ 」
Lilyana asked him that question.
Rio placed his trust in Takahisa as Aki and Masato's older brother, but Takahisa betrayed his trust to the point of committing a crime.
Was it Rio who was wrong for entrusting his letters to Takahisa, or Takahisa for betraying Rio's trust by reading the contents of the letter? .
Which is .
「L-Lily ………. You are wrong 」
Section 9
Although Lilyana's sincere complaint poked deep into her mind.
Takahisa thought of him as someone special when he knew that he was the only ally.
However, why couldn't he understand hai ,？
No, Lilyana doesn't know about that.
About Rio who cheated Miharu――
「T-No ……. . You wrong. I can't let Miharu, and the others meet her 」
Takahisa somehow frantically tried to explain the situation to him.
But, Lilyana's disciples were shaken as if she was feeling sad and,
「Takahisa-sama, we promise to Haruto-sama. That we will respect the will of Miharu and the others. Will you betray that promise too？ 」
He asked while looking at Takahisa face.
「Salah What will, it will ........ Is something guided by him！ Miharu and the others were tricked by him！ 」
Will Their Desire ………. Guided yet？ 」
Lilyana's reaction also showed a slight change in hearing Takahisa's quiet objection.
Of course he did not know the detailed situation unless he asked Takahisa for an explanation.
But, it might turn out to be prying the privacy of others if he prying further into it.
Normally Lilyana would show a smile that resembled a dignified blooming flower but, only at this moment did she show any doubt.
「..... Maybe he will make their lives miserable if they go with him」
Takahisa told her about it while making the content of his letter blur.
Amakawa Haruto was dead in the past.
But, Ayase Miharu is still alive in the present.
However, the dead man loved the living woman, there was no way he would allow it.
He won't be happy.
Death is not something to be taken lightly.
Rio was lacking in that consciousness.
In any case Miharu would be sad if she knew that Haruto was dead, for that Haru-, No, for that Rio admitted his previous life because Haruto was too selfish towards her.
Takahisa kept making excuses inside his head.
「Surely. Yes I am sure. He must be the one who ..... 」.
「Is that the only secret written in this letter？ And will it make Miharu-san and the others unhappy after they figure it out?」
「Yes ………. 」
Takahisa.
"I saw……… . 」
Perhaps because no one but the writer knew the intention behind the sentence he wrote in the letter.
Or maybe because it depends on the recipient of mail――
Section 10
In this case, it was a subjective evaluation of the contents of the letter by Takahisa.
That's why, maybe it's not as dangerous as Takahisa told her.
Lilyana felt so.
Or, it might be as dangerous as what Takahisa told her.
If they are unlucky, Miharu and the others mind, body, and life might be in danger but—
But, even Lilyana could not make such a judgment unless she read the letters.
「Alright, will we go to Haruto-sama's place to ask for his apology and to ask about his true intentions. Did Haruto-sama really have bad intentions as you said 」
They had to apologize to him and even more so to ask his true intentions.
This was not a matter where he could easily dismantle as an outsider.
Because it would turn into a bad situation if Takahisa was wrong.
That's Lilyana's conclusion.
「T-NO！ WE REALLY DON'T HAVE TO DO IT!」
Takahisa shouted with a pale face.
If we do that, Miharu will be—
「Is there something going on in this place?」
The patrol knight came and asked them that question.
Despite being heroes and nobles of a foreign country, the knights might be suspicious since they had been chatting in the corridor in such a loud voice since some time ago.
「No, nothing. Please continue your task 」
「. The situation in the castle is currently under close supervision therefore, please do not do anything suspicious 」
"Yes I understand"
Lilyana replied to him with a smile and then the knight continued his duty without interfering in too much of their trouble.
「Please do not speak in such a loud voice, Takahisa-sama. Right now all the soldiers in the castle are in a semi-combat state and they will all be easily agitated. Besides, Aki-sama will see your loud voice, you know？ 」
「M-Sorry. But, we really can't do that. We don't let him get close to Miharu 」
「In short .......... You have no intention to report about this incident to Haruto-sama or do you not want to apologize to him?」
「......
Takahisa's eyes were twisted because of his guilt.
「The person who should be apologizing is not me」
Lilyana said that to him while sighing.
「I, i ………………. . 」
Although Takahisa tried to say something, he was at a loss for words.
「She will- ――
Section 11
Even so, when Takahisa was trying to explain,
"Wait a minute . I don't want to know about that for now. Only until I get permission from the sender or the person to whom this letter is addressed will I hear the content of this letter. Did you know that it would be a crime if you carelessly revealed the contents of those letters right now? 」
Lilyana stopped Takahisa.
Takahisa's confused.
「If you will not send a letter back to Haruto-sama before, can I take that you will not send this letter to Miharu-sama even after this？ Moreover, I think those things should be decided by the person who should have received the letters ……. . 」
For Takahisa to insist that it was because of the content of the letter, he hoped that the content was very important in his opinion.
He judged that the conclusion of Miharu and the others might not always coincide with Takahisa's conclusion.
Lilyana kept her point of view until the end.
But, uh,
「That's why We can't do that!」
Takahisa raised his tone while showing a sad expression.
「Takahisa-sama. So I assume you don't want to apologize to Haruto-sama. And you don't want to send letters from Haruto-sama as well. Do you think we can take easy action? The letter of the Letter should be entrusted to you by Haruto-sama, right? 」
「But, if I don't do this …………. 」
"Miharu will go with an assassin who is cleverly disguised from everyone. ”
Takahisa was going to say that but, he couldn't do that because Lilyana stopped him.
"Why can't you understand？".
“Why, don't you always believe in what I say?”.
Takahisa's eyes widened as if he was about to cry.
The only thing that dominates his mind is hatred towards Rio and fear of snatching Miharu and the others away.
「Takahisa-sama, you are thinking for the best for Miharu-san and the others right？ In this case you will put your trust in them？ For the sake of Miharu-san and your brothers. And then for Haruto-san as well because Miharu-san and the others also believe in him. Is what I believe 」」
Lilyana spoke in a soft tone.
「Why are you so easy to trust a stranger you just met?」
Takahisa asked with a doubtful face.
「Because Miharu-san and the others believe in her. Takahisa-sama trusts Miharu-san and the others are also right. Because I think I can trust someone I trust my most important person. I'm sure that Takahisa-sama also feels the same way as me...
She was actually trying to put her trust in Rio, or more until she read the letters.
But now–
「It .....」
Section 12
Takahisa took his eyes off Lilyana as if feeling guilty while following the words that were about to come out.
The girl in front of him always smiled gently.
But, at this moment, she could feel a completely different atmosphere from the usual Lilyana.
She was not the gentle, calm yet innocent Lilyana that she knew.
Right now he was showing the expression of someone standing above the others as their leader.
「I put my trust in Takahisa-sama. These last three months with you weren't just for show. I know this because I have met many people as a noble. You are also inexperienced in that but, you are definitely not a bad person 」[TL: Char'z Counterattack famous quota, definitely the flag of death]
"The lily………"
Takahisa can't say, “What can you understand in just three months“.
「Isn't that why Haruto-sama entrusted his letters to you, because Miharu-san and the others trust Takahisa-sama?」 [TL: I have a desire to exchange "Trust" for "Junk"] [ED: I can do it in a separate document if you want me to]
"That's………"
Takahisa showed a bitter face.
「Maybe Haruto-sama does not wholeheartedly trust me. But, I can feel that he trusts you because you are the older brother of Masato-kun and Aki-chan. And he gives you the opportunity to reunite with them is the biggest proof of all 」
Lilyana smiled gently.
Perhaps because Miharu, Satsuki, Aki and Masato were also hoping for that, Rio also placed trust in Takahisa.
If that wasn't the case, he wouldn't have put his trust in Miharu and the others including Takahisa, and only believed in himself, either, Rio will leave from Galwark kingdom taking Miharu and the others with him based on his own judgment.
「Are you going to believe it？ The person most trusted by your important people」
「…………」
Takahisa is at a loss for words while showing an unpleasant expression.
"Is what he's thinking right now really the right decision？"
Although the buds of doubt began to grow in his heart, he could not forget his suffering.
She could not completely erase her complex disbelief mixed with jealousy towards Rio.
A person's heart is not that simple.
Maybe because he guessed Takahisa's confusion.
「Come on we're sorry. For Haruto-sama. Let's put our trust in him. For the sake of everyone 」
Lilyana urged him to give her answer.
「………. No . …… . As expected, we can't do that 」
Takahisa replied with a trembling voice.
「....... Takahisa-sama」
Lilyana said that with a gloomy expression and then,
Section 13
「……. In that case, I will come visit Haruto-sama to explain the situation to him instead. Since everything that happened today is not the responsibility of Takahisa-sama and Kiara, I have to offer my apology to him as well. later, I will not tell Miharu-san and the others about this matter 」
He said those words.
"LACKFLOWER!"
Takahisa suddenly shouted with a grieving face hearing the words he least wanted to hear.
She looked at Lilyana with a pleading expression on her face.
As if to say, "Why are you saying something like that?"
「Takahisa-sama, please don't do such a thing to me. I'd like you to tell me what you want from your mouth 」
Lilyana made a sincere plea.
Takahisa's face curved as if being cornered.
The two stared silently for a few seconds.
「A-If that's the case ..........」
Right after, Takahisa started to speak in an irritated tone.
In the next moment,
「I'll stop being a hero！ And bring Miharu and the others to my custody!」
Takahisa made that statement with a frightened expression.
「A-....」
As expected, even Lilyana looked at him with a shocked face due to her shocking statement.
Secretly, even Kiara and Alice were also surprised to hear such a conversation.
「Didn't you say that you want to be the hero of our kingdom. ……… And then make the kingdom a better place with me. That oath, is it a lie？ 」
Lilyana said those words in a sad voice.
「It's not a lie！ I don't want to lie to you, nor am I trying！ Because I can't do something like that. BUT …………！ 」
Takahisa shouted in a desperate voice.
"I HAVE TO DO THIS . THERE IS NO WAY I CAN ALLOW MIHARU AND THE OTHERS TO GO TO THE SIDE OF THE PERSON WHO CAN KILL WITHOUT GETTING EYELID！ 」
A small tremor ran across Lilyana's expression in listening to Takahisa's statement.
"What does he mean by killing someone without winking？"
Lilyana looked into Takahisa's eyes, a moment later.
「I will act as if I have never heard your words before. …… But, is there a possibility in your statement？ Are you going to stop being a hero and then bring along Miharu-san and the others to stay with them？ 」
He asked .
Section 14
"I will . No, I will definitely do it 」
Takahisa's replying with enthusiastic words.
He is unstable, and dangerous.
Lilyana judged that her current self would absolutely have no intention for reasons whether her thinking was right or wrong.
He did not know if it was possible to make her listen to him even if it was only a little in her current state because there was a possibility that she might act recklessly in her desperation.
「....... Reality is much more cruel than you expected, Takahisa-sama. If for example you choose that option, it's time you regret the decision it won't be that far 」
「……. . I don't know unless I try 」[TL: Rio's been in control of the area for a long time]
「The results are as clear as days even without you trying to do it」
Lilyana mercilessly cut her words. [TL: Destroy her little girl]
「It won't happen. You know that, too, Lily. My strength as a hero. I can protect my most important person with my strength 」
「You can't protect someone with just brute force. Although I want to say something like this, royalty and nobility are superior beings in using their wits. Many will turn into truly merciless people if it is for their own benefit 」
「..... More than this will only open a gap between us, Lily. I won't let things go as you say, I won't let Miharu and the others meet him. If you keep blocking me, I will bring Miharu, Aki and Masato to go with me 」
Takahisa's telling her that he won't talk any further than this.
Because he did not know when Miharu and Masato would return from their trip.
From this point on was the worst, he could feel the unrest even forcing them to come with him.
「Lilyana-sama .......」.
Kiara and Alice took a step forward when they guessed such a heavy atmosphere.
「Please stop this」
Lilyana held both of them.
「Do you really have no intention to retreat, Takahisa-sama?」
「. Because I can't protect everyone unless I do this. I will do that so that everyone can live peacefully 」
Takahisa replied calmly with a very depressed face.
Lilyana showed a troubled face.
"That is………… . . From Takahisa-sama 」
He stopped what he was about to say in the middle of his sentence.
Because he felt that the relationship with Takahisa that he had built up to this point would be completely broken after he said those words.
Silence dominated the place as Lilyana was breathing lightly.
「No, so true. ………. . Entiendo. Come follow Takahisa-sama wishes 」
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He mumbled those words.
There was a slight trembling in his voice.
Is this really okay?
Or more, as if he was asking himself――
"The lily………"
Takahisa said it while sighing.
「But, I have some conditions. And you have to promise me to never go against those terms. From now on, don't ever do anything like this again. In the worst case that Takahisa-sama did not comply with these conditions, I will not back down giving punishment to you. You will not regret your actions later. Will you choose this option by betting on your life？ 」
Lilyana asked him in a cold voice as if asking him to make her decision.
Although Takahisa was pushed by his pressure for a moment,
「……. I will choose that choice. If that choice will let Miharu and the others live in peace 」
So he spoke of his vow with a firm tone.
「Then I will take your words as your oath. Never make a mistake on your choice 」
Lilyana said it in a calm tone.
After that, after taking a short breath,
Then Then, since we don't have much time left I will explain the detailed conditions later, but, first please give me a letter. I'll be the one who will throw it away 」
He said those words.
「This letter?」
「Yes, otherwise how will you throw it away？ Since we would be in trouble if those letters were to be disposed of half-heartedly, I want to be the one to throw them away」
Lilyana replied kindly to Takahisa who asked timidly.
「No, even so ………. . 」
「I have the privilege to trouble disposing of the letters as a condition to follow Takahisa-sama. Please decide now, we don't have time 」
「..... understand」
Although Takahisa was somehow showing a hestitan expression, he finally agreed to give a letter to Lilyana when she urged to answer.
Lilyana gave the cooperation, after all she could not read these letters.
After receiving the letters from Takahisa, Lilyana gave the letters to Fril who was standing quietly by his side.
「You know what you have to do right, Fril?」
「Ya, my daughter!」
Fril nodded happily as he kept the letters.
After Lilyana confirmed that she kept the letters, she looked back at Takahisa.
「Takahisa-sama, I will explain the necessary settings. We need the cooperation of one of the three people, but, can you persuade one of them？ 」
「If I had asked, maybe Aki would have ……. . 」
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Takahisa replied in a slightly mature tone.
「Then, please persuade him」
「O-OK. I will try it 」
"Greet . Alright then–"
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Takahisa returned to the room after hearing the necessary arrangements from Lilyana.
Since it would be bad if Miharu and Masato returned when Takahisa persuaded Aki, they would do it in Lilyana's bedroom.
「Aki, there's something I want to tell you」
Takahisa suddenly spoke to her.
Lilyana was also sitting nearby in silence while listening to their conversation with a somewhat gloomy expression.
「Uhm …………. What's problem? "
Perhaps because she could somehow feel the heavy atmosphere, Aki asked in a timid voice.
「The truth is, we decided to leave this kingdom this afternoon」
Takahisa frankly told her.
After which, Aki stared with a dumbfounded expression at him.
「EH？ A-Are you not going to meet Satsuki-san and Haruto-san in the afternoon?」
「Sorry. That's not possible"
Takahisa said it with an awkward face when he saw Aki being shaken by his words.
「Cannot be said, although the discussion has not been done …………. 」
Aki showed a troubled expression.
「Yeah, you won't go with me?」
Takahisa went straight to the point with a face as if hanging on to it.
「O-Of course I will go with oniichan but ...............」.
Perhaps because the direction of the conversation was too absurd, even Aki was confused as to how to react.
「In this case, can I ask for your help?」
Takahisa asked with an impatient face.
「........................... What will you do about Masato and Miharu-oneechan?」
Aki was completely unable to understand the flow of the conversation.
Because her brother had always been obsessive about getting along with everyone, however, was she going to leave them both in Galwark kingdom.
Or else, she will persuade them after this―― Masato sideways, Miharu clearly stated that she will go with Rio.
「I'll take them」
Aki flinched when she heard Takahisa say those words in a stern tone.
「B-How will you do it?」
「That's why I want to ask for your cooperation, Aki. Can I ask for your help in this？ 」
「EH？ I-That couldn't be」
The diligent Miharu will not easily change her mind once she makes a decision.
Moreover, he did not think that he could persuade the two of them in the afternoon.
「Please！ We don't have any more time and I have no one but Aki to rely on」
「T-But, even if you say to cooperate, what should I do ..........」.
When she saw Takahisa bowing frantically in front of her, Aki showed an attitude of wanting to cooperate with her despite being a little timid about it.
「First, I want to greet the king together with Lily」
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「T-King?」
「Yes, because all you have to do is basically there」
Takahisa spoke with affirmation at the confused Aki.
「…………. . What about Miharu-oneechan and the others？ 」
「You have to pack your things by telling them" it's because we will change our room "when they come back」
「K-you're going to cheat them？ what about Haruto-san and Satsuki-san? 」
Aki asked in a confused voice.
there was no way the two of them would not do anything when they heard such an action.
because they haven't had a proper discussion.
「.......... . no problem . since Satsuki-senpai .................... and Haruto-san will definitely come visit Saint Stellar Kingdom in the near future. we can have a proper discussion during that time 」
Takahisa's line of sight moved awkwardly as he answered the question indirectly.
but with just that, Aki could guess that Satsuki and Haruto were not involved in this failure.
「We can't just leave without saying anything to Haruto-san and Satsuki-san isn't that going to worry them? 」
「That's why there is no need to worry because I want Aki to solve that problem in front of the king.and then, I want you to write a letter of agreement for Miharu and Masato 」
"things like…………"
「I mean, I already told Satsuki-senpai and Haruto-san last night that everyone will go with me. so I think they will believe as long as Aki writes the letters 」
"Do you................... . actually say that？ 」
it was a temporary lie that would be revealed when afternoon came but, it was enough to get the approval from Satsuki and Rio.
because their persuasive power will increase by not only using the letter from Aki but also calmly leaving after giving the greeting to the King.
"But, this topic is too absurd, is it really okay to do such blatant lies? . ”
Aki was very worried inside.
「Please！ since I can't go back anymore but, I hate being separated like this even though we ended up reuniting after such a long time. However, I don't even know when we can meet again! 」
Takahisa made a desperate plea while lowering his head.
"Annio Chan…………… . . 」
Aki was puzzled by the words of seeing her brother bow his head.
because Aki also did not want to be separated from Takahisa.
because he finally reunited with his important family.
moreover, it was because Miharu was the first love for Takahisa.
maybe love at first sight but, Takahisa still loves Miharu since their first meeting.
that doesn't mean that she loves Miharu just for her looks, the feeling is definitely inferior to the real one.
because Aki knew how painful it was for Takahisa.
「……………. Entiendo. Alright then . I will cooperate with oniichan.as long as it is something I can do 」
Aki accidentally sent a rescue ship to Takahisa who kept bowing to her.
although he still had a troubled expression on his face, his statement to help him was genuine.
「Aki ……………. ! Thank you very much! 」
Takahisa's face instantly turned bright.
「Although that's the case, you'll properly persuade Haruto-san and Satsuki-san as soon as you meet them again right.As it doesn't matter how much you say that you should come back soon, right, I think everyone will not give their consent just on the grounds that it is 」
Aki drew the minimum permission she had to do.
「. I think it will depend on Haruto-san who has something to do but, I think I will be able to meet Satsuki-san sooner.right, Lily 」
saying that, Takahisa turned his gaze a little awkwardly at Lilyana.
"……Yes nih .the two kingdoms have a relationship but, since it is an alliance it will be handled with care 」
so Lilyana gave her consent.
"Thank you very much"
Aki thanked him in a timid voice.
Lilyana replied with a slightly awkward smile and then,
「Then Takahisa-sama, our time is almost up. now we need to give the necessary explanation …………. 」
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he stopped the conversation.
but, Takahisa then said the following words with a slightly doubtful expression.
「Sorry. one last question . can I ask one more question, Aki? this is completely unrelated to our conversation from before ………. . 」
「Ya, what's up?」
Reply Aki while tilting her head.
and then with a slightly doubtful expression,
「Do you know about Amakawa Haruto?」
Takahisa's asking that question.
「Eh ………? 」
perhaps because he had just heard a very unexpected name in this place, Aki showed a dumbfounded face.
Lilyana who was on Takahisa's side showed a brief change to his expression.
「The person Miharu. uhm loved, could his name be Amakawa Haruto? 」
Takahisa timidly asked another question.
hence, after understanding the meaning of the question now Aki was,
「A-why do you know about that person, oniichan?」
started to ask back as if losing his composure.
his appearance was a little, no, his expression was very gloomy.
「No, well …………. . 」
Takahisa will avoid it with a astonished face because of how grim Aki's reaction to the name was.
「Maybe you heard that name from Miharu-oneechan …………. 」
Aki was trying to find a source of information.
「Not ............ I've long heard of him. from father. uhm, he's your older brother right？ 」
when Takahisa lied, it was as if cheating Aki,
"WRONG!"
it is Aki's declaration.
「That person is not my older brother！ Takahisa-oniichan is my only oniichan, a closed case of stopping such gibberish bursts! 」
Takahisa was trembling at the sight of Aki who was trembling from being so impatient and frightened.
even though he had only shown a slightly bad attitude just now, it was a completely unexpected reaction from the usual Aki.
maybe it shows how big the landmine whose existence is called Amakawa Haruto for Aki.
Takahisa can feel it in a moment.
while at the same time his confidence overflowed as he felt that not showing the letters to Aki was the right choice.[tl: if a curse could kill someone, it could kill someone, takahisa might be killed a million times now, because of that reader's curse alone]
Takahisa felt extremely relieved without noticing such a feeling.
「Aki .......... I'm sorry. . I'm just asking you a weird question, please forgive me"
Takahisa's apologizing.
"ah yes . Forgive me . because I .......... also suddenly shouted like that 」
Aki suddenly flinched out from her anger and then apologized in an awkward manner.
Lilyana looked at the two of them with a dumbfounded face.
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daylight
After finishing lunch with Charlotte, Rio headed straight to Miharu's room together with Satsuki.
Fril was waiting in front of their room to let them enter the room.
「We are waiting. Please sit down! 」