285. In the Fireworks (4)
A word that he would give up his position as the ruler of the East.
At this, numerous vassals all looked at the small third princess of the empire.
However, soon their eyes had no choice but to turn to me, not the princess.
“I also have a fox to take care of.”
Fox.
Because I thought that the person who resembled that strange animal was me.
“Haha…”
I touched the back of my head with a puzzled look.
I wanted to somehow avoid the burdensome look in their eyes.
Did he sense my feelings?
Lydia grabbed my hand tightly.
“Veil, let’s go now.”
And then, with a grin, she took the lead and started heading down the street.
“Now that the situation has been resolved, shouldn’t we finish inspecting the city?”
The 3rd princess of the empire led the way through the gorgeous streets, her long pigtails fluttering like her tail.
As I followed her in front of her, I gave a slight bow to her archduke.
“Haha… After all, it’s Lydia.”
The Grand Duke did not pay any attention to the princess’s explosive remarks
All she did was nod her head, saying it was a typical Lydia move.
“So…”
On the other hand, Liam, who had been trying to inherit her throne, looked dumbfounded.
His lips His His His parted as he realized that the reason his sister His His, who had more cool-headed charisma than anyone else, chose to remain in the empire rather than power was just a man.
“…”
However, the 2nd Prince soon had no choice but to close her lips and smile.
Lydia’s brightened expression as she goes ahead
Let’s see how she, who had been tainted by her struggle for the throne all her life and had no human side at all, has become as fresh as a woman in her twenties…
He also lost her expressionless expression and was able to look at her with a happy expression like her her older brother her her her.
“Thank goodness, Lydia.”
Liam stared at the back of a man walking alongside her.
Then, as if she had decided to put aside her worries about her sister, she looked up at the night sky and muttered.
“I met a good person.”
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So we confidently passed the cordon and entered the colorful streets of Rubintsk.
The festival atmosphere was in full swing, and there were many gorgeously dressed women and gentlemen.
“Where are you going… ?”
When I asked, Lydia only opened her mouth after she was completely far away from the scene of her accident.
Her face turned red under the lights of the fancy stores.
“I guess this is enough.”
The third princess of the empire finally released their hands, which had become sticky with each other’s sweat.
And, she said with a sigh.
“For now, I am just far away from my family and knights.”
Lydia looked at the low-lying line in the distance on the horizon.
“I think you might misunderstand that I am giving up the throne because I am bewitched by you.”
3 The princess crossed her arms alone and spoke with an annoyed look in her eyes.
Afterwards, she continued her speech while casually flipping her pigtails that were draped over her shoulder.
“I just pretended to lead you so that there would be no such suspicion.”
She grins and points to herself with her thumb.
“Okay…”
For some reason, I thought it was very sudden that he suddenly led me.
She was the third princess with her own reasons.
“Hmm, well, since we’re already out, how about taking a look around?”
The princess quietly closed her eyes and asked quietly.
Seeing her like that, I laughed inwardly.
If you look closely, the youngest princess also had a bit of a foxy side at times.
“All right. “I visited today as an escort, so of course I have to accompany you.”
I turned my back and started walking side by side with Lydia.
Although it was a little dusty, it was a neat and beautiful oriental dress.
Samad people passing by in that attire tended to bow their heads in unison.
Perhaps some of them knew that the woman in front of them was the daughter of a high-ranking family.
Lydia seemed to be accustomed to such reactions and gracefully raised her hand and accepted everyone’s greeting.
Looking at her, she definitely felt like she was worthy of her queen.
“But why did you give up the throne of Samad?”
When Lydia asked in that mood, her fierce red eyes flashed.
The round eyes of her were like looking at a cute leopard cub.
“Well, there’s no particular reason.”
The princess turned her back and took a deep breath.
And, as she looked at the long line of shops and people on Rubintsk Street, she spoke calmly.
“It’s been a long time since I left Samad, so I’m not familiar with the situation there.”
After that, she glanced up at me.
She then said with a grinning look in her eyes, like a cow devil.
“It is still difficult to completely rule the eastern part of the capital alone.”
To be honest, the eastern part of the imperial capital is similar in size to the entire Samad capital…
She decided to pretend not to know for now.
“After walking for a long time, my legs are starting to hurt.”
“Would you like to take a short break?”
“Yeah, yeah-. That would be good.”
Lydia patted her large thighs and looked around her.
I was also looking around looking for a shelter.
At the same time as Lydia, a suitable bench caught her eye.
“How are you doing over there?”
“Hmm, my throat is a little sore.”
The princess avoided the bench she had found and tried to distract herself.
So without thinking about it, I turned my head to find a store that sold drinks.
‘I’m going to drink… ‘ .’
Suddenly, a street vendor where young children gathered to buy fruit juice caught my eye.
The sweet watermelon juice especially caught my eye.
“Then, I will take you that way.”
Lydia looked down for a moment when she saw a place full of children of similar height to her.
Then, she tended to turn her head.
“Uhm… “It seems like I’m a little hungry.”
Lydia carefully pointed to a place with her finger.
That place…
「Daeho Pub」
It was none other than a bar full of adults.
I could see people gathering with lovers, drinking alcohol, and eating hot oriental noodles.
‘Was it alcohol you wanted to drink? .’
“Hmm… “It seems like the only decent store nearby is there, so I guess there’s nothing I can do about it, even if it’s a bar.”
“Okay, let’s go in.”
When I finally gave my permission, Lydia smiled majestically, as if she thought she had led the day as she was pleased.
She confidently entered her store with her hands on her waist, saying she was now an adult.
Anyone who sees that appearance will think that he is a triumphal general.
“Welcome, ladies and gentlemen-!!”
As expected from an oriental restaurant, the cheerful chef greeted us at the entrance.
Unusually, the kitchen was located near the entrance, and it had an unusual structure where everyone could see what was being cooked.
As an escort driver, I really liked this place because I could immediately check to see if they were playing around with the food.
“I guess young lovers came. “What can I give you?”
“I, I will order!”
Lydia proudly raised her hand as if she had studied the common people in advance.
She was pure and cheerful, like a schoolgirl being tutored.
“Bring Dongpo Pork and Kaoliang Liquor!”
“Okay-.”
It was a very natural order, even though it came out of necessity.
She sat down at her table and clasped her hands with her elbows on the table.
And, with her chin resting on the back of her hand, she hummed the tune of her opera in an excited voice.
It looked like a black leopard cub that was excited to go for a walk after a long time after being locked in a cage.
“What do you think? This is your first time at an oriental store, right?”
Unlike quiet Western stores, people crowded around the tables often chatted loudly.
The sound of their loud laughter and eating tickled my ears, but I didn’t particularly dislike it.
This may be something you find nostalgic.
“Yes, it seems like a more enjoyable atmosphere than I expected.”
“Hehe… Yes, we Samad people always eat with our lovers in this noisy place during festivals.”
Lydia’s eyes soon sparkled at the juicy pork and strong alcohol spread out on the table.
She seemingly thought she would enjoy desserts like brownies.
His taste in food was surprisingly free-spirited, as befits his personality.
“Well, let’s have a drink first. “Her grandfather will get angry when he sees it, so I need to drink it quickly first.”
“Okay, let’s bump into each other.”
We clinked our glasses at the same time.
The alcohol splashed violently on each other and spilled onto our hands.
However, Lydia didn’t care and drank her drink straight away.
“Kuh-. “It’s delicious, it’s delicious!”
The third princess of the empire smiled so much that her eyes were curved like a crescent moon.
Seeing that cheerful appearance, I also drank my glass as hard as I could.
But, at that moment.
“… !!”
My throat becomes sour as if I drank petroleum.
The smell of alcohol was so strong that it felt like everything would burn up if I lit it in my mouth right away.
“Kuhuhu… Boy, did you think it was the same beer you drank earlier during the day?”
Lydia must have expected my reaction like this and she laughed and teased me.
The red eyes of her sparkled like rubies.
“No, what kind of alcohol is this?”
“Even in our Samad, it is a liquor made in the countries at the eastern end. Very harsh-.”
Lydia said as she immediately poured herself another glass.
“If you eat this, your life will be short!!”
“No, no-. Even though my grandfather drinks a glass of wine every day, he still corrects it-.”
Come to think of it, Lydia almost never drank alcohol in front of me.
When you see her drinking so skillfully, you realize that she is indeed Leonhard’s daughter.
As Lydia was spending time drinking the wine and eating the meat she gave her.
I think it was about 30 minutes later.
Lydia, feeling drowsy, rested her chin on her palm and began to stare at me.
Her usual fierce eyes have softened and she has become more feminine.
“Whoa… Yes, I wanted to go to a place like this one day where everyone can hang out and drink freely…”
The princess showed her sharp fangs and spoke to me.
“My wish has finally come true.”
“You’ve been to a pizza place with me before.”
When I smiled innocently and filled her glass again, Lydia shook her head with air blowing on her cheek.
“There was no such delicious alcohol back then.”
“I didn’t know you could drink so much…”
When I gave her a compliment that wasn’t a compliment, the youngest princess shrugged her shoulders, her confidence rising.
“Hehe… “I am the best in the world at everything.”
The corners of her mouth almost went up at the petite princess’s confident words her her her.
She took a swig of her eighth glass and set it down carelessly on her table.
“Haaa…”
Is it because I was drunk?
Her pale face began to turn red.
“Anyway, Mikhail.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
I stopped pouring her a drink when I saw her pronunciation she became softer.
Then, Lydia pushed her face towards me and said.
“Now you are a marquis and you are also 21 years old. How will you live from now on?”
How to live.
Even though you were drunk, I didn’t give any answer to the very serious question for a moment.
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Then, after thinking about it carefully, I answered.
“Well. “I don’t want to live as busy as I am now, but-.”
I shrugged like a sly fox.
“I want to live without doing as much work as possible and just receiving the pension that comes in.”
“Ha, every time I see you, you really look like a tree frog-.”
Lydia placed her hands on either side of her waist, her eyes slightly sunken.
“Even with such overwhelming force, there is no desire for power whatsoever.”
“It is said that soldiers are only in charge of national defense and should not be interested in politics.”
When the princess heard it, she said everything she said, so she had a sullen expression on her face.
“You’re right, but… Still, isn’t he a marquis now?”
“Oh, there is one.”
When I raised my finger and mentioned one thing, Lydia became very interested.
“Oh, really? What on earth was that?”
Commander of the Imperial Knights?
Thanks to the popularity of the nobles, the next head of the imperial council?
Or, surpass everything and become the next emperor… ?
Lydia’s red eyes flashed as if she was anticipating my aspirations.
That moment…
“I plan to buy more land and grow melons instead of watermelons this time.”
“…”
Melon.
Lydia curled the corner of her mouth at those two unexpected words.
“I said something meaningless, to you lazy fox… ” .”
The princess sighed deeply.
After that, she started asking other questions on his behalf.
“Okay, then…”
Following her ambition, the question she asked was even more profound.
Whopping…
“Which of us are you planning on getting married to?”
The princess who gave up her throne and chose me asked carefully.
Her stern eyes became soft like those of a mature woman.
“I…”