100 – The princess came back.
Whiik-
I swung my sword lightly under the sunlight.
“······young master.”
“Why are you calling me?”
“Aren’t you hot?”
Of course it was hot. It was really hot.
As if to let you know that summer is slowly approaching, the sunlight was very hot.
“But that doesn’t mean you can’t not practice.”
“You haven’t done it until now.”
“That’s what they say. Since we haven’t been able to do it until now, shouldn’t we do more?”
I had hardly practiced swordsmanship.
The reason, of course, is because he spent time with Rebecca.
Even while Rebecca was taking crafting classes, she took classes next to her.
It was natural that the time for swordsmanship training, which was originally lacking, would become more and more scarce.
“Are you not going to visit the duke’s residence today?”
“Perhaps it is.”
“The Princess of Valencia must be disappointed.”
“······It might be.”
As Aaron said, this incident might upset me.
Even Rebecca already had a history of getting angry when I didn’t visit her without a word for a week.
In fact, it is safe to think that pouting is confirmed.
“Well, because I can’t always find them.”
However, I had to have days like this sometimes.
I like being with Rebecca much better than being alone, but the reality is that we can’t always be together.
Rebecca and I were still in an engaged relationship, and a noble’s engagement was only a means that could be broken at any time.
Even if we have no intention of doing so.
After thinking about something for a while, Aaron scratched his head and asked me.
“By the way, when are you going to get married?”
“huh?”
“Marriage. Shouldn’t it be done soon?”
marriage. it’s a marriage
It was not wrong.
Ordinary aristocrats would get married even after 6 months of engagement.
The engagement itself was promised at a very young age, so even so, it’s already been three years since I’ve known Rebecca.
Once the general level has already passed.
“······Maybe soon.”
“Well, you haven’t had your coming-of-age ceremony yet, have you?”
“That’s right. At least I won’t get married until after my birthday.”
Of course, it is true that there is no culture here where you can get married after a coming-of-age ceremony.
It’s not like I just want to do something important like marriage.
It would have required some preparation.
Whether it’s mental preparation or material preparation.
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With that thought in mind, I put the sword into the scabbard.
“Are you doing this far today?”
“Looking at your expression, it seems like you don’t want to do more today.”
“As expected, the only one who understands my heart is the young master.”
“…”
I finished the day’s swordsmanship training, vowing to take care of that damned swordsman teacher someday.
***
It’s not comparable to the Duke’s residence in Valencia, but it’s the restaurant of Count Xernias, which has an old-fashioned feel.
There, as usual, the family was having a meal together.
“son?”
“Yes. Mother.”
“When are you going to have the wedding?”
“······Pu-sup.”
Until I squirt water at the word marriage that came out of nowhere.
“······yes?”
“The wedding. When are you planning to have it?”
“…”
Aaron did the same.
Why is everyone suddenly bringing up the topic of a wedding, which has never been brought up before?
“······We don’t have any plans yet.”
“I believed in my son. I thought my son would be an idiot who couldn’t take care of things like this properly.”
“…”
“Isn’t it, honey?”
My mother’s and mine’s eyes turned to my father at the same time.
“I’m sorry.”
“…”
My father, who was contemplating between the two options of son and wife, looked at me as if he was sorry.
Of course I understood.
I already knew what would happen if I didn’t take my wife’s side at a time like this through the precedent of Rebecca.
It was just a little sad.
The fact that even his father, whom he believed in, sided with his mother.
I was really just a little sad.
After her husband sided with her, the mother excitedly continued as if she had gained more confidence.
“This mother wants to see a granddaughter who resembles Princess Rebecca.”
“Have you thought about that already?”
“Sure. My son was so calm when he was growing up that it wasn’t much fun.”
“…”
“How nice it would be to have a granddaughter with a cute and pretty face.”
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No matter how you think about it, this sounds like an insult.
To sum it up, doesn’t it mean that a son who looks like me won’t be fun?
“…of course, that didn’t mean my son wasn’t funny.”
“You are late.”
“Oh, really? I’m sorry if that’s the case.”
“…”
Is it an illusion to think of the Duchess of Valencia in my mother’s expression and tone?
I felt like I knew why the two of them became close friends.
Perhaps seeing my cracked expression, my father spoke a comforting voice to me.
“I liked that my son was quiet. He reads well and studies so hard.”
“That’s because you’re not having fun like Albert, so be quiet.”
“…”
A father with a hurt expression on his face, as if he never imagined hearing such words from his wife.
It’s a shame because he held back his laughter with all his might, and if he did something wrong, he could have become an unfilial child who laughs when his mother curses his father.
“Ignore your father’s words. When are you planning to get married?”
“······There is no specific date in mind yet.”
“Really? I heard from Aaron earlier that he intends to do it after your birthday.”
I said that he suddenly brought up the topic of marriage. It must have been because my mother ordered it.
To think that the teacher who teaches swordsmanship is my mother’s spy.
It was completely unimaginable.
“Anyway, if that’s what your son thinks, isn’t it time to think about it?”
“…”
“Your birthday isn’t too far away.”
“······That’s right.”
“Then why don’t you think about it for a moment like your mother said?”
To be honest, there wasn’t a single thing wrong with what my mother said.
It’s time to seriously think about the word marriage.
Because it’s the right time to start planning your future with Rebecca.
“Besides, haven’t you guys already crossed the line between men and women?”
“······How else did you know that······.”
“Son. The Duchess of Valencia and this mother are best friends.”
Wouldn’t it be more strange not to know?
Seeing her mother’s blatant gaze, her face naturally heated up.
You’d already know that far.
“So think about it. It’s really something worth thinking about for this mother.”
“I will consider it.”
“Don’t consider it, give it solid evidence.”
“…”
“I can’t believe my son’s ability to act anymore.”
You said you couldn’t trust me anymore. My mother, with a determined expression, demands proof from me.
It was absurd, but this time I also had something to refute.
“How can I decide the important matter of marriage alone when the princess is not around?”
That is, I don’t have Rebecca by my side right now.
There is no one party to proceed with the marriage, so it is impossible to decide alone.
Reasons like this seemed to be enough to stop her mother from rushing toward marriage.
“If it’s the Princess of Valencia, don’t worry because this mother has already called.”
“······yes?”
“Probably, since you said you were leaving after lunch around 12:00, you should be arriving soon.”
“…”
Until she hears the bombshell from her mother that Rebecca is already heading here.
“Rebecca… No, are you saying that Princess is heading here right now?”
“Oh, did you already call each other by name?”
“······Is that true?”
“Yes. Since our son is infinitely like a turtle in this respect, wouldn’t he need a princess who can clearly pierce his mother’s insides?”
Mother’s eyes were telling only the truth, without any lies.
This meaning clearly pointed to only one fact.
That my current fiancée is coming here.
And that of my fiancée, who may have been upset because I didn’t tell her anything today.
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“Count, the Princess of Valencia has arrived.”
And, as if proving the facts from earlier, the butler who opened the door slightly and entered, announcing Rebecca’s arrival.
“You arrived earlier than expected.”
“Butler, hurry up and bring the princess here.”
“…”
I was the only one who couldn’t smile in this place where everyone was smiling happily.
Sometimes the things of the morning that I mumbled that I needed a day like this passed by.
‘······Is the mouth the problem?’
Somehow, it seemed that a careless remark caused such a thing.
Otherwise, there was no way things would always go as forebodingly.
At least once it might go the way I want it to.
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While lamenting like that, the restaurant door opened once more.
“······Rebecca Balenciaga of Valencia’s ducal family. Meet Countess and Countess Xernias.”
“…”
I heard Rebecca’s voice confirming that she had arrived.
And, as Rebecca said that, her eyes were completely on me.
······As if she were emphasizing that she was properly upset.