Chapter 107 Sudden Request
Chapter 107 Sudden Request
The carriage we were carrying stopped near the ruins.
Me and Vettel got out of the carriage first and escorted the women to get off.
“This is the site of the Robel Temple I just described.”
We cast our eyes in the direction Vettel pointed.
There was not a complete temple, but pillars and ruins gathered there.
“Roble God is the founding god who first took root in Sergel Kingdom. It is said that the god Loble roamed all over the continent of Arsenia in search of a land to settle down on, and among them, he considered this place the most blessed.”
“Whoa.”
Cecilia let out a brief exclamation.
A look of interest crossed her face.
Mulia was only blinking her eyelids, and Flora was wearing a slightly bored expression.
That’s right.
To the two of you, Sergel’s language will sound like an alien language.
I approached the two women and briefly translated Vettel’s explanation. Only then did the eyes of the two women light up with interest.
Lastly, Lewis…… The eyes were very bright.
With the eyes nailed to the face of Vettel, who explains the origins of the site to us.
‘I really can’t help but not know this.’
I knew right away that Louis had feelings for Vettel. I come to the palace every two days to meet Vettel, but it’s strange that I don’t know.
Come to think of it, Vettel is also amazing.
It would be hard to ignore this gaze, but I can’t believe I didn’t blink an eye…….
You can define it as a tired relationship in many ways.
“King Bethel. I have a question for you.”
Immediately after Vettel’s explanation, Cecilia gently raised her right hand.
“Yes, Your Majesty. Which one?”
“I would like to hear the reason for leaving the destroyed historic sites as they are without restoring them.”
“That is a very good question.”
Vettel gave an explanation with a friendly smile.
“About 100 years ago, there was a kingdom called Herkeos who invaded this land. They waged a war of aggression to expand their territory, and they were the first to invade our neighboring kingdom. Our ancestors fought fiercely here to stop them. In the end, we succeeded in driving out the Herkeos knights, but we couldn’t protect the ruins.”
As expected, it must have been a place with a painful history.
“At that time, a sharp debate arose whether to restore the historic site or not, but in the end, it was decided not to restore it. In the sense of not forgetting the history of the Herkeos kingdom’s indiscriminate aggression and taking revenge. As a result, we succeeded in destroying the kingdom of Herkeos 50 years ago.”
“Is it now meant to honor the history of victory?”
“Yes. That’s how it is.”
“Funny. A site that has come to have a double meaning.”
After saying that, Cecilia smiled lightly.
“Fortunately, my empire and your kingdom did not perish.”
“Yes. It’s really fortunate. I hope you will continue to be happy in the future.”
“The same goes for me.”
As expected, there are bones in the conversation between these two people.
I suddenly felt a gaze and turned my head. Flora and Mulia were shooting eye lasers at me asking for an interpreter.
I told the two maids that I would explain later.
“Gee, I took too much time. Shall we walk lightly now? A promenade has been created around this place, so it will be comfortable to walk.”
“Good.”
Vettel said she would guide herself.
Then Louis, who had been listening to the conversation the whole time, sneaked closer to Vettel.
“May I walk side by side with Your Highness?”
“Yes.”
You can clearly feel the difference in temperature from when you treat us.
I felt a bit sorry for Lewis, but that was it.
Originally, relationships between people have to be resolved between the parties involved.
“Luke. Please come by my side.”
Cecilia then beckoned me to come closer.
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“I want to walk next to Mr. Luke too.”
As soon as I approached Cecilia, Flora clung to her.
“Huh, Lady Flora? It’s hard to walk…….”
“Then fold your arms!”
It seems that Flora is becoming more and more daring these days.
While I couldn’t do this or that and was parenting, Mulia stepped in as a relief pitcher.
“Flora. This is a foreign country. You have to keep your head down.”
“Wouldn’t it be okay to fold your arms?”
As expected, Flora was a formidable enemy!
“Then, let’s do this. The secretary decides whether to join hands with me or arms with Flora.”
“Good.”
“Yes?”
Why…… Am I missing my comment there?
At that time, a hum-hum, clearing cough sound came from the side.
Turning her head, Cecilia narrowed her brow, showing her displeasure.
‘Well, in front of King Bethel’s eyes, he’s showing a rather frivolous appearance, so it’s understandable.’
“Flora, Mulia. You guys follow me and Luke.”
Then both women said yes at the same time.
Still, thanks to Cecilia, the traffic was straightened out at once.
“Captain Nedville is very popular.”
Vettel looked at us and smiled happily.
“That is not so, Your Highness Bethel.”
She denied his remarks, but judging from the look on his face, he didn’t seem to be getting any attention.
Then I happened to meet Louise’s eyes. She was directing her strange gaze towards this side.
Why?
Louise seems a bit strange today…….
* * *
As Vettel said, the promenade was really well laid out.
Besides us, there were no other passers-by in sight, so we moved comfortably.
“Shall we take a break?”
Vettel, who was going ahead, stopped and looked back. Not far away were two benches side by side.
“I do.”
I translated the conversation between Vettel and Cecilia to the two maids who followed.
“My legs were still hurting, but I’m glad I did.”
Mulia showed a relieved expression.
“I can still walk more, but since everyone seems to be taking a break, I need to rest too.”
Flora still had a lively face.
Of the three women, Flora is probably the most physically fit.
Vettel sat down on the bench first. Louis immediately took the seat next to him.
A very natural motion, as if the place was originally his place.
“It’s been a while since I took a walk outside the palace like this with Your Highness.”
“Hmm. Okay.”
Even when Louis gave a soft voice, Vettel only responded bluntly.
“You are pitiful.”
Cecilia, who was watching this, clicked her tongue.
“Certainly, His Highness is cold towards the princess.”
“I will.”
Flora and Mulia also noticed this because of the air current flowing between them.
“Personally, I want to support Princess McKenna.”
“Yes. So do i.”
Actually, I think Lewis should take care of it.
Still, she couldn’t object to what Cecilia was saying, so she agreed moderately.
Cecilia headed for her remaining bench. She had three women sitting next to each other, so there was no place for me to sit.
“Oh, Mr. Luke, there are no seats.”
“I’m fine, Lady Flora.”
I waved my hands, but Flora seemed to be worried about me standing there.
After a while, Flora did her unexpected thing.
“You may sit here, Mr. Luke.”
Wouldn’t it be nice to stand up while saying that!
Not only me but also Cecilia and Mulia were quite surprised by Flora’s actions.
“It’s really okay, you can sit down.”
“Looks like there are no seats. Would you like to come next to me?”
Vettel interjected from an adjacent bench. There was still room for me to sit next to him.
But I had no intention of sitting there.
“Ah, I like standing up, so it’s okay, Your Highness.”
“I see.”
Because I have no intention of sitting next to a man in a place like this.
Besides, Lewis was looking at me with sharp eyes, as if telling me not to interfere…….
It looks like sparks will fly if you sit down for no reason, so it’s safe to stay still.
“Luke. Are you really okay?”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“Please tell me if your leg hurts. I’ll get out of the way too.”
So is Flora, why are Cecilia and Mulia so worried about me?
I’m really fine…….
And being conceded by a woman somehow hurts my pride as a man.
I don’t know what others may think, but I think so.
We chatted about the atmosphere of the trails and historic sites. Everyone seemed satisfied.
But the atmosphere on the bench next to us was quite different from ours.
Over there, Louis spoke one-sidedly, and Vettel only responded briefly. Tired of this, Luis finally kept his mouth shut.
“Shall we start again?”
Vettel asked Cecilia. She said she was good and stood up from her seat, and the rest of her staff followed suit.
What will Louis do?
I watched her back for a while.
Louise stood beside Vettel and took her steps, her shoulders straight.
I can’t believe Vettel isn’t frightened when he treats her like this.
Should I say that her mental strength is great, or is her love for Vettel really great?
‘Either way is great.’
I silently applauded in my heart.
* * *
We climbed back into the carriage and looked around the town of Ferris some more.
It was late in the afternoon when we returned to the palace.
“I guess I’ll have to rest until dinner time.”
Cecilia opened her mouth as soon as she got off her carriage. Then she told Mullia that she wanted to take a break too.
“I also want to tour the palace gardens. Would you like to join Luke?”
Flora is still in good shape.
“Is that so? I thought it would be boring to just rest in the room, but it turned out well.”
A smile bloomed on Flora’s face after hearing my answer.
But I couldn’t enjoy a walk in her garden with her.
“Come on, Captain Nedville. Could you talk to me alone for a moment?”
It was because Louis McKenna, a completely unexpected person, had made a sudden request.
…… Why?
-Continued
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