Seirei Gensouki's
Chapter 86: The Decision and Buy the Complete Dress
The date on which they had to set off towards the Royal Capital of Galwark was quickly approaching.
For the sake of buying a dress for the evening party that would be Satsuki's debut, Rio went to Almond with Celia.
「Ufu」
Celia's mood while walking by her side was really good.
Perhaps because she changed her hair color with a magic tool for sightseeing, the atmosphere seemed a little different than usual.
His figure who walked by his side while humming cheerfully was a somewhat comical figure.
Rio smiled lightly when he saw her like that,
"I'm sorry . Come shop my stuff together 」
He spoke to Celia.
「EH? Uhns. Its alright. Always living inside the house is bad for my body. Still, I'm not used to walking outside. 」
Rio accidentally let 「OOo」 admiration.
It was a positive and healthy statement that he could not think of coming from the practically closed Celia.
Even recently, he had secluded himself in his room, immersing himself in his research.
Although it would be a good thing if he remembered this type of exercise, and did it in his daily routine――.
As he thought so, he looked at Celia with a sideways look, he grinned from ear to ear.
If you ask what was on his mind at the time.
（Because this is my long-awaited chance to be alone with Rio. I will make full use of it today！ Because of this and that, there has not even been a chance to go for a walk with just the two of us, moreover, we took different actions at that time.
He was really excited inside.
Celia is a 21-year-old girl whose appearance could be mistaken for a girl who has not reached the first half of her teenage years.
Right now his heart is pulsating nonstop just for walking alongside his first love, even though love comes a bit late.
And, an emotion that he was completely unfamiliar with.
「But, this is a bit refreshing right? Walking in the city with Cecilia, only the two of us were like this. In the past we will meet like this in the laboratory 」
Rio said that while feeling a little nostalgic of the time.
Celia was trembling when she suddenly said that.
「Eh？ Eh-I-That's right. You were brewing a lot of good tea at the time. Uhm .... 」.
Perhaps because she was too enthusiastic about it, Celia's tone was a little sharper when she forgot about the thing that was walking beside Rio.
In heaven sending the situation alone, even though there were so many things he wanted to talk about, his wish could not come out with his voice.
Even though he managed to pretend to be calm, he knew that his face had become flushed red.
Regaining her calmness with a cough, Celia decided to continue talking to Rio.
Section 2
「By the way, what kind of dress do you plan to wear？ If it was Haruto, I think something with a tailcoat would look very nice」
「In reality, I am really poor about my own clothes. I came to buy my clothes without knowing exactly what I wanted. That's why I think that I want my clothes selected by Cecilia 」
Rio answered as if waiting for the conversation.
The reason for bringing Celia for a day like this was because she thought she would be reliable on the topic from the fact that she had attended many evening parties as a noble.
Although she said that she wanted her help in choosing her clothes, since Rio did not believe in her own fashion sense, he was completely dependent on accepting Celia's recommendation.
「Yes. I won't mind, but, are you really okay with me？ I think Miharu too has a good sense of fashion ……. . 」
After saying that, he added 「You are also good friends with Miharu, Rio」 in a low voice.
But, her words did not reach Rio's ears.
"Yes nih . Because when it comes to Cecilia, you have a lot of experience attending a night party, right? Moreover, I think you already have a great fashion sense for clothes as well. If it concerns Cecilia, since I feel I need to ask someone to help me choose clothes that look good to me, you're the one I can count on the most 」
「A-What is that？ Thank you ....」
Celia felt embarrassed by her praise as she responded with her gratitude as she blushed.
Despite not talking too much, Rio was surprisingly an honest person in expressing his feelings.
A dokidoki event like this is something that often happens quietly, as often as it happens so suddenly.
But, it was a little annoying that he was the only one who was embarrassed.
「Then, should we increase our speed? Looky"
Thinking that she wanted to be the one to sometimes surprise, Celia snatched Rio's hand after gathering all her courage.
And then, even though they started walking at a faster pace, the chirping was stranger than usual.
Rio also followed her while being pulled by that kind of Celia.
「Wait a minute Cecilia. Aren't you walking too fast？ 」
「A-I just said let's increase our speed right? Don't say something very sad because you're a 」 man
Let alone showing the composure of an adult, Celia's answer had many inconsistencies.
Like I'm going to walk slow
When he saw his profile walking by his side, his face must have been dyed red with embarrassment.
Shamed and happy that she could hold Rio's hand, Celia sank into happiness.
His first goal of wanting to shock Rio had completely disappeared.
As he walked with that feeling, the two of them arrived at a clothing store that handled clothes made for the elites.
「Then, should we choose now? Before that, I might not be able to do it if I don't know the size of 」
When their feet stepped on the shop they were about to visit, Celia said those words in a festive voice.
Even if the store was selling clothes, instead of just selling finished clothes, it seemed that they were also selling order clothes.
Pulling her hand that was holding her hand since a while ago, Celia entered the shop together with Rio.
"Welcome . Thank you so much for visiting this store. May I ask what you need today？ 」
Section 3
Two male employees wearing uniforms and working in the store came to greet them.
「We came to buy him clothes for the evening party. First of all maybe we ask for a measurement ？? 」
Celia replied with the attitude of someone who was used to shopping.
"certainly"
After that, Rio measured by the employees for his size.
He entered the changing room and obediently let them take measurements while half-naked.
But, since the person who measured his size was a female employee, and he did so while blushing slightly, even Rio became a little embarrassed.
（Is it because he's a new employee new）
Rio had such considerations.
Afterwards, the employee reported her size to Celia who had been waiting outside the room, while Rio dressed himself in the meantime.
He did not wear all his clothes from before as he would try different clothes after this.
When she left the dressing room while lightly dressed, Celia had already started looking for her clothes.
She muttered something when she found a good looking outfit, and continued to look ama with one hand touching her chin.
「Ah, you finally left that room huh, Haruto」
Celia's smile bloomed with "PA" when she saw Rio.
After which, he carried the tail of the mantle that was being carefully investigated.
"Yes nih . Then, first, let's try this one 」
He handed it to Rio while saying those words.
"Yes nih . Understood 」
After returning to the changing room with the clothes in hand, Rio changed his clothes with an agile gesture.
「I've changed my clothes」
Rio announced that when he opened the dressing room divider.
「Yes. So that's it, I understand. It looks so good to you, you know? [I] 」
Celia said that while looking at Rio's entire body attentively.
Rio smiled happily at her words of praise.
As for Rio, even though he felt that this was already good enough.
「Then, we should keep trying different ones. Because there are still many options left 」
And then, Celia gave another tailcoat.
It looks a little longer than the previous one.
After receiving the tail coat, Rio smiled wryly and returned to the changing room.
Rio repeatedly tried various dresses after that, as if he was a dress up doll for Celia.
He had already lost count and did not even know how many clothes he had tried.
Celia's expression when she chose her clothes was very happy, to the point that Rio slightly enjoyed the experience.
Section 4
Rio thought about that when he looked at Celia carefully looking at the new cloth with a happy feeling.
He may have some dissatisfaction with his current lifestyle, if he builds up some stress, he may not be able to show such an expression.
「Yes. This is a perfect pair 」
When Rio was wearing the tail coat that he decided to buy in the end, Celia said that while nodding deeply with "uhnuhn".
"Thank you very much……"
Looking at himself, who he was not used to seeing, in the mirror of his entire body, Rio thanked him with a restless voice.
It was a bit embarrassing because she looked different from her normal one.
Dark orthodox jackets and trousers. The long coat is on the back side and is separated like a swallow tail [ii].
He wore a pure white vest under his jacket, and a black neck tie around his neck over the wing collar of his shirt.
There are stylish ornaments aimed at young men that present a simple and elegant atmosphere.
"Thank you very much . Please come again"
The two of them then left the store when they were seen leaving by the employees.
「Hei, Haruto's. You know, I. Just once, I thought of returning to my home in Bertram Kingdom by going on an undercover trip 」
On the way back, Celia timidly said those words with the expression of someone who made the decision.
Rio looked at Celia with his eyes wide open.
「AH, please don't misunderstand that！ It's not that I'm not satisfied with my life right now！ I am truly grateful to Haruto for bestowing a life where I can live without any dissatisfaction!」
So, Celia told him that in a hurry.
Rio decided to hear what he wanted to say until the end.
「But. Although it was natural, I ran away without saying anything to my family, as I had no contact with them and only sent letters. As expected, they must be worried about me …………. . 」
Celia said that while looking for Rio's reaction.
「Sorry for saying this during this kind of busy time！ I'll go alone while you attend the evening party so as not to make you trouble again, but, I can't find the right time to tell you about this …… . 」
Celia said that while bowing to Rio as if feeling really sorry about it.
「I understand the point, but, so far you know. Cecilia 」
Rio said that with a slightly startled tone while sighing for a moment.
Section 5
「If you say it, I'll help you as much as you want. Please don't do something like hold it yourself 」
So she told him that in a way as if persuading him while looking into his eyes.
「U-Uhn. Sorry ………. . 」
「Please don't apologize. I have to be the one to watch him. I'm the one who should apologize 」
「Ri ………. H-Haruto is not wrong！ Because this is my own selfishness！ 」
Celia almost said Rio's name reflexively.
Though there is no need to call each other with aliases to the point of neurosis. Since there were a few people near them, Celia covered her mouth in panic and called out to him Haruto.
「Cecilia, it's normal for families to worry about family safety. This is not selfishness 」
Rio shook his head in denial as he said so.
「But it's embarrassing, isn't it? Although the things I want are very much, it will probably be more convenient after the evening party 」
No matter how much Celia worried about her own family, she was currently an international class fugitive.
As expected, there was no way he could make a grand entrance from the front.
If he is going to sneak in, the cooperation of Rio or Aisia will become necessary.
And then, even if he came home from the front, there was no guarantee that returning to Rio would go smoothly.
Because her parents were worried about Celia, maybe opposing her just left.
It is likely that they are angry because of worry.
She did not want to think about this, there was even anxiety that she would be forced to remarry politically like before and then put under house arrest.
Therefore, if possible, Rio also wanted to go along with her while watching from the shadows but, he did not know how much time it would take for him to arrive, either, seeing that he could not go back and forth between Celia and the house in the middle of the trip, it might be best if they went together after the evening party.
「There is a way in which I sent Aisia to escort you while I was attending the evening party but ............」.
In that case, Miharu and the others had to stay in the inn of the capital alone.
「……. . You're anxious about them staying at the inn with just the three of them right？ 」
So Celia asked as she guessed Rio's worry.
"……Yes . That's very"
「I'm also worried about them. Ah, even so ......... 」...
As he said so, an expression, as if he had an idea, appeared on Celia's face.
After that, he showed an attitude of thinking about something by putting his finger on the lips.
「Maybe a good experience if we think about those kids right?」
Celia replied with a slight hesitation.
"Well………… . . Experience?"
「Yes, because basically there won't always be someone to protect them by his side. Although it was only for a short while, I think they need to know how to live alone with just the three of them. Maybe it was similar to the field training we did in the royal academy. Look, it's not that there are no teachers on his side during field training that students have to act on their own 」 them
Section 6
Celia explained the idea that suddenly came to her mind.
In short, it gains the experience of the world for the sake of their maturity by using this opportunity.
Of course, when he thought about it, he almost never let them act on their own once they arrived in this world.
Just once, when Rio brought Celia, he let them sit at home.
Even though the house that was sitting at that moment was under a situation where there were no kind-hearted people around, he did not have to worry about them having any contact with the outside world.
This was completely different from the situation where the three of them would stay in the city.
It is an irony that he, by taking care of them like this, practically threw them into a birdcage, doing so would not have me their mental growth.
「Of course ........... I have to agree with you in this case」
Rio nodded when he thought that he was right in this case.
「Well, a dangerous situation will not happen if they stay in a high-class inn. But they're going to make contact with a lot of people besides us, right? Even so, this is also our goal for them to get 」 experience
Miharu, Aki, and Masato had never spoken properly with people in this world other than Celia or Rio.
Recently, they have reached a point where they can have conversations of daily life, despite its simple nature it would be a good training to learn the language on the site.
According to Celia's words, he thought that it was not a bad choice to use this opportunity for Miharu and co to live among the people in this world since there was almost no potential danger would befall them if they live normally.
「Even if, for example, someone strange quarrels with them, I am sure they will retreat, as long as they are not too aware of the path of this world, I am sure, after presenting the pendant they got from you a few days ago 」
The matter of the pendant was an item that was a proof of contract regarding the protection of the Miharu group that was bound in relationship with Liselotte.
There were carvings on these pendants which meant that they were under Liselotte protection, if they presented this, they would receive unconditional protection from her.
The emblem resembled the family emblem of the house of Duke Kretia, even if it was an influential person of this kingdom, if they showed the pendant, that person would not think of coming to them from the front.
「I hope they use the pendant in an actual emergency. No, well, it would be assuming that the situation would be dangerous for them but ……. 」
"Sick up first, have fun then . Problems that you might consider small to no risk could be dangerous for Miharu and the others. In addition to my opinion, if you want to be sure, why don't we ask them about what they want after we get back home？ 」
"You're right……… . Let's just ask about it 」
The so-called "If you love your children, then throw them into the world".
Rio would wait and see the time to see their situation by sneaking out of the royal palace. If he didn't like it, it might be better if they stayed together with Aisia and Celia.
After hesitating for a while, even though he felt anxious about it, he showed considerable desire.
「Fufu, please think carefully, if you need consultation I will ride as much as you want. By the time you make a judgment, I will respect it 」
"Thank you very much"
Section 7
Rio thanked her as he smiled gently at her.
「We are ~ ll, then let's change the topic. What the hell are you thinking？ You have learned manners in the royal academy but, this should be your first time attending something like a proper evening party？ Do you believe in yourself？ 」
Celia said that in a cheerful tone as if trying to brighten up a rather heavy mood.
"What should I do? I feel anxious because it has been years and I have never practiced it 」
Rio replied with a wry smile.
「U ~ hn. Language should not be a problem in Haruto's case but, if you like, should I give a small talk about manners？ Even if it's like a dance, I'll teach you if you're not confident with it 」
Even if Celia was usually like that, it did not mean that she was the daughter of a high-ranking noble just for show.
Despite having such a closed constitution, he could not completely break his interaction with the other nobles, the person himself had the experience of attending a night party.
It was a tremendous advantage if he received a class on manners from Celia.
"Thank you God . May I ask for it?？ 」
「Yes, leave it to me!」
Celia replied while puffing out her simple chest.
Maybe because she was happy that she could help Rio, her facial expression was really bright.