2 reality and ideal (2)
Shion had a moment of doubt, but was quickly convinced.
The silver phantom thief had a special relationship with the current king.
In some ways, he would be better than the immediate royal family, and he would know the king’s heart in detail.
“… Your Majesty will be suspicious.”
“Your husband often goes on outings at night. It is not difficult to arrange a meeting because he treats me like a friend.”
If two years have passed, there is no choice but to change little by little.
The number of people in Setinos Quasar did not change, but they were moving in their own way.
Of course, it did not necessarily undergo change, and there were some who showed a consistent attitude.
“It’s just a quick meeting with a friend, and just a chat with a colleague. It’s not a secret favor, and it’s not related to a crime. Do you think this will be a problem?”
“My husband and I are Cetinos quasars, but we are not in the same situation. Arms tend to bend inward.”
Shion tried to distance himself from many people to avoid misunderstanding.
In Enrite’s case, she’s sticking to her neutrality, so even if she’s close with her, there won’t be any controversy.
However, since the silver phantom thief, Caden Aslower, was the current king’s husband, he was reluctant to contact them separately.
“Your husband can distinguish between public and private affairs. If it’s just a request for advice, he’ll gladly respond.”
“… … .”
Shion continues to worry while being buried in silence.
It wasn’t that he doubted Enrite and Kaden.
They just kept an eye on the conditions and environment intertwined with each other.
Once you get entangled, you can’t get out of it easily.
“I know what you are worried about. There’s no point in getting more complicated here. Wouldn’t it be worth a try though?”
“I will discuss it with my wife.”
Enrite didn’t open her mouth anymore.
You can give them a choice, but you can’t force them.
Not everyone thinks the same, and the direction they pursue is different.
“… Breakfast is ready.”
One of the ladies-in-waiting came out of the mansion and spoke politely.
After exchanging glances with Shion, Enrite follows the lady-in-waiting.
‘It’s natural to be suspicious. I can’t trust the king’s husband.’
If it had been the Cettinos Quasar, it could be seen as a colleague.
However, because she married the king, she was freed from the concept of a colleague.
Especially in the yard where the balance is being weighed between the king and the three princesses, can he blindly reveal his inner feelings?
‘If it’s silver, you might know the answer.’
From noblemtl.com
Kaden met Brandis because of the theft, and was appointed as Setinos Quasar and has been conducting reconnaissance and intelligence missions.
In the end, he won Brandis’ heart, and after a wedding, he rose to the position of consort.
With Kaden’s insight, wouldn’t it be possible to see through what Brandis didn’t say?
‘But I can’t choose… Shouldn’t I wait?’
* * *
Regard family mansion, Shion and Harnette’s room.
Since the Marquis of Reggiard had not yet inherited the title, none of his children could use the title of Marquis.
In this situation, when a child becomes independent, it is referred to as a family instead of a marquis.
If one inherited the title, the other children would receive the title of baron, and only then could they be called head of household.
“… In the meantime, the word came out saying let’s approach the concubine.”
Shion and Harnette finished their breakfast and were drinking tea.
Shion waited for the moment when she was alone with Hanette and explained Enrite’s invitation.
Hannette listened in silence until then she opened her mouth.
“So what did you say?”
“I said I would discuss it with you.”
“Will listening to my opinion give you an answer?”
“Then can I push myself?”
“that’s… No.”
“So I want to hear your opinion. It’s not something I can decide on my own.”
Shion belatedly held up a teacup and quenched his thirst.
Her own life was also Hannett’s life.
Because we got married and became a couple, and we decided to be together for the rest of our lives.
If one side collapsed, the other side would stumble too, and in the end, both herself and Hanette would be unhappy.
“What do you want to do?”
“The method is not bad. You must know a lot because you married the king. You might be familiar with the circumstances of the royal palace. But… Hmm… … .”
Shion couldn’t bear to say that he would accept the offer.
Because I had to take some risks.
The act of approaching Caden in the first place could have provoked Brandis.
“You can’t believe it?”
“I would have believed it if it had been before I married the king.”
“I don’t think I would have believed it even before we got married.”
“uh… Maybe.”
From noblemtl.com
Kaden accepted the title of Setinos Quasar for Brandis, not for the kingdom of Alain.
In other words, he will be your ally when you fight the demons, but if you get caught up in the power structure, you may face him as an enemy.
From noblemtl.com
Just because he was a king, he couldn’t just obey unconditionally.
“The king has given us something. But that’s just a concession to serve us better.”
“The tone is a bit off, but… It’s not wrong.”
“The reason I tried to enlist you in the Royal Knights at that time was purely because of my own greed, right?”
“I resigned because I was a marquess. I even got engaged to you.”
“In the end, I bet on me to turn you into a Cetinos quasar. 3I could have refused if it wasn’t for the princess… … .”
Harnett clenched her chin and showed a disapproving expression.
Zion has been committed to peace by looking far ahead.
Still, Brandis was trying to get even a little more benefit, and now he was embarrassing himself and Shion.
“Even so, there are veins of gold left… … .”
“It was obtained because of your good eyesight. I have built so many achievements, but I have to give them the land. It’s not like you don’t pay taxes.”
“You’re not wrong, but now the king… … .”
“We’ve done enough! What are you so greedy for?”
“… … .”
Shion understood that feeling, but couldn’t even make an excuse.
It came to this situation because the marriage between himself and Hanette was premised.
Since she was the son-in-law of the royal family and Hanette was the daughter of a duke, she was inevitably embroiled in the succession to the throne.
In addition, the king was wary of the Duke of Adelaira, and the 3 princesses were even more confused because they wanted him to support them.
“Mr. Barchen is the same! what did we ask you to do? You can just leave it alone, but you’re being dragged around by the 3 princesses!”
“uh… I am sorry about that part.”
“It’s nothing for you to apologize for. Your family is the problem.”
If the family of the Marquis Regard intervened, it could have been finished.
However, the Marquis of Regiard ignored the situation and rather demanded more from Shion.
In the end, Shion drew the line there, and Barhen stepped in belatedly and it ended up being ambiguous.
“Sigh… I thought everything would work out once I got married, but things keep happening. What the hell have we done?”
“I did a lot of things.”
“We just want to live well among ourselves, but we won’t leave it alone. Shall we leave the capital at this time?”
“Then it would only make matters worse.”
“Oh, I don’t know. Let them take care of themselves. Do we have to come if we come, or go if we go?”
“You know, being in the capital is comfortable. It’s easy to get things, and I can bring people whenever I need them.”
“I’m not saying that because I don’t know.”
“Yeah, that’s right.”
Shion sighed and picked up a piece of candy.
Actually, this situation was not unexpected.
However, it tended to be overly twisted, and being stuck in the middle was annoying in many ways.
“Right now, the only ones who can help us are my sister, Lesia, and the employees. The rest is just… under… But mana.”
“Still, my brother-in-law is doing well.”
“Oh, yes. I forgot about it for a while because you were so nice to me.”
Hanette’s younger brother, Dain Adelaira, became the next head of the family and has been receiving education related to him.
Among the brothers, he was the only one who took care of the harness, and Robbins adjusted it little by little.
Recently, they say they are trying to persuade the Marquis of Reggiard, but I haven’t heard any good news yet.
“The Duke of Adelaira is working hard too.”
“… … .”
Hannette agreed with the idea, but did not say it out loud.
As always, I wanted to save my words about my father.
Although I still have a slight sense of resentment, I was also a little grateful.
“There is no way out now. You can keep quiet like this, but you will hate the 3 princesses.”
“It’s just that the three princesses don’t succeed to the throne.”
“But in this atmosphere… I have no choice but to become a princess.”
Now there was no need to talk about the original content.
Considering the changes in the situation and rumors, Juter’s becoming the heir to the throne was a certain matter.
Even she and Hanette couldn’t go against the trend.
“After all, wouldn’t it be better for the two of us to run away?”
“I think I’ve heard something similar before.”
“Is it the same now as then?”
“Even then it wasn’t a very good situation.”
“… Do you miss that time?”
“I missed it, and it was difficult. still… I think I was happy being with you.”
Shion gave a refreshing smile and replied leisurely.
Hannette blushed briefly, then returned to her original expression.
“Are you saying you’re not happy right now?”
“I am happier now. You made me my wife.”
“I’m happy too… It would have been better if this situation hadn’t happened.”
Harnette expresses her regret but keeps her spirits straight.
If she is shaken, Shion will hesitate, and in the end, even this mansion will be shaken.
Only by helping Zion upright was he able to overcome this crisis.
‘I’ll have to think about it some more. If you still don’t get an answer… … .’
* * *
Regard family mansion, Lecia’s room.
Lecia went to bed early today as usual.
Eating three meals a day, reaching for snacks from time to time, and patrolling the inside and outside of the mansion.
From the looks of others, it seems to live without doing anything, but it was only at night that it could show its true value.
‘… Something’s here.’
Lecia glared at the window with her eyes wide open.
The soldiers standing guard did not notice the movement.
Subtle changes in mana, stealthy steps, quick movements.
It was clearly an enemy who infiltrated the mansion with a purpose.
‘Maybe he’s a bit strong?’
Lecia threw down the blanket and threw herself out the window.
At the same time, he summoned Dran Calgonis and quickly approached the intruder.
“Five… Did you notice?”
A pure white blade tore through the air.
Then, through the darkness, someone appears and lightly flicks his foot.
Lesia glared at the intruder and thrust the tip of her sword into it.
“If it moves, it cuts.”
“Someone said… Was it White’s younger brother?”
The intruder laughs and examines Lecia’s face.
Gray horns sprouted from her black hair, and the scales that covered her body reflected the moonlight.
Even in the midst of that, his appearance looked surprisingly identical to the white apostle.
“I am a guest who came to meet Black. I want you to get out of the way.”
“Could a guest sneak in in the middle of the night?”
“That is my character. Should I even show my face?”
The intruder took off the mask without hesitation.
Her gray hair curled and her purple eyes flashed.
The silver phantom thief, Caden Aslower, was showing an interesting look.
“I don’t want to fight with my friend’s brother. Why don’t you try black or white?”
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