253. Travel to the South (1)
That is how the journey to the South began.
I leisurely headed to the southern front with 20 Knights of Light through a well-paved road.
“….”
Lea is quiet all the way down to the south.
She was riding a beautiful white horse, her eyes silent and cold.
‘When you’re at work, do you tend to focus only on work?’
That is the charm of the 1st princess.
I happily looked at Leah, who was inspecting the guards with a noble expression.
I thought the two princesses would also ask to join us on the way down.
However, Irina was in charge of the second diplomatic meeting with Bakal.
Lydia was absent due to her postponed visit to the Kingdom of Samad.
From what I heard, her biological family still thinks of Lydia as their precious youngest daughter.
Miya senior was the same.
She is a top performer in the article evaluation for the first and second half of the year and is about to undergo the final evaluation.
Perhaps that’s why, having highly regarded her senior’s abilities, Director Camilla began special training for Miya, saying that he would make her the vice-leader of the imperial family.
‘Miyaaat…’ .’
I think I can hear her crying up to here.
Well, anyway, for this reason, all the princesses and seniors left the place.
Everything happened on the same day.
“….”
Feeling increasingly strange, I turned my head while riding the horse.
And riding on a white horse. I read the status of the southern front that I received from the crown prince.
“No way…” .”
Is it because I have a constitution that senses Grand Auras easily?
I felt the gaze of the princess and made eye contact with her.
‘It’s not like you planned it yourself to go alone… ?’
The eldest daughter of the smiling empire.
He arrogantly instructed her to keep an eye on the front with her finger.
‘Yeah, it’s probably just my mood….’
His Majesty the Emperor would have divided her duties among her daughters in order to distribute their activities equally.
There is no reason for Leah to give up her diplomacy to Irina to enhance her own standing.
After thinking that, I stretched out.
Then, as Leia said, I leisurely looked around while driving her horse to see if there was anything wrong with the diplomatic corps.
First, we approached the luxurious middle carriage.
Rize and his disciples were riding there, and they were not particularly captured.
Anyway, I couldn’t resist at all due to the obedience spell that was cast on me.
――――――.
I knocked on the window with the back of my hand.
Then, a small and soft hand opened it instead.
“It’s a veil. “I was surprised!”
Margo looked very nervous and rubbed her chest.
She rode with the elves and was in charge of surveillance as a fellow shaman.
“Sorry. “Is it okay to stay inside?”
I smiled and spoke friendly to my childhood friend.
Then, Margot smiled and scratched her soft cheek.
“Yes, it’s completely comfortable. It’s my first time riding the imperial carriage….”
The Great Witch looked as excited as if she were a little girl.
I thought that look was cute and stroked the black top of her head that was pressed by the witch’s hat.
“I’ll be riding it more often in the future.”
Margot was startled by the black shadow cast over her own face.
Then, she turned her head and muttered in a low voice.
“Woman, isn’t this a public place?”
“What do you think? “These are all familiar faces.”
I looked back at the familiar Knights of Light and said.
As time passed, I became acquainted with most of the imperial knights.
“And I’m not a child anymore?”
Margo grabbed my palm while she was stroking it with both hands.
Then he quietly wrapped his arms around me and said.
“I told you this before. Please look at it differently….”
Margo’s hands are warm, perhaps because she is indoors.
I felt like sticky sweat was gathering between her knuckles and clinging to me.
“….”
Lise, a half-elf who has lived for over 100 years, watched silently.
She had a pitiful look in her eyes, wondering what those much younger than her would do now.
“I understand, I understand. I’ll just release her pressed head.”
I patted her head one last time to loosen the tight hair.
Margot refused at first, but as if she didn’t particularly like it, she pursed her lips and allowed her touch.
It was like a cat that slightly opened the door to my heart.
“You guys have a good time too. “We will repatriate you safely soon.”
“Thank you, Lord Bale. What should I do with this grace….”
As Rize looked sullen, her favorite student Baal lowered his head instead.
Obviously, my teacher is 60 years older, but he feels more like a father to me.
“Of course, it’s a valuable bargaining chip for us.”
“A card…. A little word….”
When Rize tried to argue, Mago, who was allowing my touch, flashed her bloody golden eyes.
The great sage flinched from that powerful magic power.
In normal conditions, he might win, but he is currently under a submission spell.
“Then, I’ll take a look around the escort group for a moment.”
“Yes, come back.”
After finding out the condition of Rize and Mago.
The moment I fell off the carriage again and looked back at the escort group.
“Hmm.”
She made eye contact with Leah, who was watching from afar.
A little while ago, I thought you were just reading a report while riding a white horse.
He must have been watching me as I stroked Margot’s head in a friendly way.
“Lord Veil. “Please come here for a moment.”
I followed her call and turned her horse’s head backwards.
And then, he approached Leah with a gentle smile.
“What’s going on?”
“… “
She didn’t say anything for a moment.
She just stared at me, then let out a shallow sigh and told me about her future plans.
“When I arrive this time, I plan on disguising my identity as an ordinary escort driver. What do you think?”
“It’s no problem, but may I ask the reason?”
Leah driving her horse side by side.
She glanced at me and raised the corners of her mouth.
“Currently, the Confederate States of America does not know of your existence. “You may know that a new grandmaster has been born, but you won’t know his face.”
Leah said, pointing to my thin eyes.
“You can take advantage of this and participate in a friendly sparring when you arrive in the kingdom.”
“… !”
Friendly sparring.
When I heard those words, my eyes sparkled.
Because Leah realized the true meaning of what she wanted to say.
“So, you are planning to discipline yourself by spreading the rumor that an ordinary guard knight defeated the leading knights of the South.”
The princess smiled with her sharp eyes as if she was looking at me with wonder.
“That’s right, a mere guard knight is this strong, but how strong are the Empire’s Sword Masters and their father?”
Leah recited the sentence as if she were publishing a newspaper report.
As expected, his appearance as a ruler stood out.
“It’s a more cruel way to demonstrate the power of the empire to these guys.”
If I openly reveal that I am a grandmaster, the opposing countries will be reluctant to confront me.
You solve this problem and at the same time insult it.
Indeed, in this respect, Leah seemed to resemble Rosanna, who was good at shady plans.
“They will be relieved if we first establish discipline with Richard and then send out an ordinary escort driver.”
Leah crossed her arms alone and told me her plan.
The voluptuous skin was supported by both of her arms.
“When I feel so safe, if I encounter you, I will experience the greatest despair.”
The First Princess of the Empire elegantly rubbed her own red lips with her index finger.
Rhea’s lioness-sharp eyes gazed at her southern horizon.
“I understand. “I follow orders.”
I gazed happily at the princess, who was so dependable when we were on the same side.
Then, when she suddenly made eye contact with Leah, she gave her a mysterious look.
“Is there anything else you want to say?”
“….”
The first princess of the empire did not answer my question right away.
Instead, she opened her eyes slightly and was alone in her thoughts.
In the past, it was difficult to read what she was thinking by looking at her expressionless expression.
However, after meeting Rosanna, she was able to make a rough guess.
When Leah opens her eyes, she is planning another strange plan.
‘The emperor should have seen that expression… !’
“Veil.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
When I answered, Leah put her hand into the inside pocket of her jacket.
Soon….
“Would you like to look over here for a moment?”
She showed me a small, bright-looking bead.
“Yes… ? “What is that?”
I tilted my head and stared at the marble.
Then, Leah whispered in a sensual voice like a queen.
“How do you feel?”
How do you feel?
It is just as beautiful as looking at the waves of the sea.
However, I thought this might just be a test, so I didn’t answer for a while.
It seems like a newly acquired gem.
Why did Leah, who didn’t particularly like decorating, show me these items?
“….”
Leah looked meaningfully at my unusually silent appearance.
It looks like he is satisfied with my reaction.
“I don’t know…. “It seems to make me feel strangely better.”
Leah slowly nodded her head in response to the blank answer.
Then, she asked cautiously, covering her lips with her index finger.
Like a girl who learned about an amazing psychological test from somewhere.
“I’m arriving today, and tomorrow there will be a friendly sparring between the two countries. It must be a hassle, right?”
She suddenly asks me a sharp question.
So, I pursed her lips for a moment.
‘What is your intention?’ ?’
As usual, ‘Ah-. No-. ‘It’s an honor to be a knight of the empire.’ He must have slyly said something like this.
However, Leah, who knows my personality well, knows clearly that this is a lie.
So, there is no reason to ask such a meaningless question with an obvious answer.
Still, there must be some trick to asking.
“Yes, honestly, it’s annoying.”
So, I also took a twist and spoke honestly.
I thought Leah would give me a cold expression at my shameless appearance.
“… !”
But.
Contrary to what I thought, the princess’s face after hearing the answer was actually a very happy expression.
He didn’t show it out loud, but I could tell through his wide blue eyes.
The eyes are proud, like an alchemist who has succeeded in research.
“Really?”
“Yes, sorry. hahahaha….”
Leah stared at my embarrassed smile.
Then, she calmed down her voice and regained her composure.
“Well, that’s possible. “I rather like the honesty.”
Leah pretended like nothing had happened and hid her beads again.
However, her throat felt a little sore, so she took some water from the bag on the back of the horse’s saddle and drank it.
Transparent water droplets flowed down her beautiful jawline.
Water droplets entered her deep collarbone and lightly moistened the curves of her voluptuous dress shirt.
“Then, what do you think about the next succession structure?”
Succession structure.
At those words, I turned her head and looked at Leah seriously.
Because it was the most important story that has ever been told.
“You mean the succession structure…? ?”
“Yes, thanks to you, Leon regained her position. However, she said she would not ascend to the throne.”
The emperor’s eldest son gave up the succession.
Then, the next highest ranking candidate is….
“If I become the next emperor.”
It was Rhea Andalusia.
“….”
Time approaching noon.
Under the warm sunlight, we set out on an expedition to resolve the final enemy threatening the empire.
The golden hair of the princess shined brilliantly in the sunlight.
Leah’s blue eyes shining through her hair.
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Those eyes were truly asking me.
“Can you still treat me like you do now?”
Leah was curious about my inner thoughts and gave me a faint smile that she did not usually show me.
As a result, my mood also became quite serious.
“….”
When I first met her, I thought she was just a great talent.
That’s why I thought she was a cold-hearted and calculating woman.
But the more she learned, the more she realized Leah’s deeper side.
He takes responsibility for the subordinates who come to him until the end.
They thought of us not as just chess pieces, but as partners who grow together.
As I also remembered the princess’s side, I was able to smile at her even after hearing her heavy questions.
If it were her, she definitely had enough qualities to become a saint.
“Of course, Your Majesty.”
I looked at the princess and smiled sincerely.
My thin eyes were long like a crescent moon.
“I will always serve you with the same heart.”
Leah saw my smile and her lips parted for a moment.
She was silent for a long time alone, wondering what she was thinking.
A cool wind blows, signaling the arrival of fall.
Her rich golden hair flowed beautifully.
Inside it, Leah’s red and fresh lips soon smiled.
“Okay, I understand. “Mikhail.”
Leah took a deep breath, feeling relieved.
Then, she said, gently adjusting the reins of her horse.
“Let’s go, it takes at least four days to reach the southern front.”
“I understand.”
We rode side by side together.
Meanwhile, Leah’s eyes suddenly fell on the carriage that Margo was riding in.
Then, she quietly asked me if something had occurred to me.
“But the veil.”
“Yes, please say so.”
Leah wearing a uniform hat.
She asked me, looking straight ahead of her.
“I saw you patting the head of a child named Margot a little while ago.”
I was curious about the intention of the question and tilted my head.
Then, Leah covered her lips with her fist and muttered her voice.
“No, I said something pointless.”
The First Princess of the Empire cleared her throat and focused on her horseback riding again.
I looked at Leah, who had been showing a strange reaction since I showed her the orb earlier.
Then, suddenly, a pine needle sitting on her uniform hat caught her eye.
It seems that it sat on her head earlier when the autumn wind blew.
“Your Highness, please wait a moment.”
I got up slightly from the saddle.
Then, she stroked Leah’s hat with her palm, clearing her of the pine needles.
“… !”
The princess’s expression hardened for a moment when she saw me like that.
After gently stroking her own head, she silently watched me sit in her saddle.
“Why are you doing this?”
“Oh, no….”
Leah repeatedly cleared her throat as if she was surprised by something.
And then, she muttered quietly to herself.
“The performance is solid. “Does it make you follow what you didn’t say?”
“Yes… ? “What do you mean?”
When I asked again, Leah regained her expression and hastily shook her head.
“Oh, no.”
She must have been embarrassed because she spoke in a royal tone.
She began to move forward alone.
“Before applying deep hypnosis, I thought I should walk a little beforehand, so I tried it….”
As she walked away from me, Leah placed her hands on her own voluptuous breasts.
She swallowed her saliva deeply, calming her pounding heart.
“If this is this much in the early stages, I wonder how powerful it will be at night.”
Leah bit her lip, which unconsciously went up like a girl.
She was worried because her eyes seemed to gradually lose their sharpness and become softer.