Chapter 202 - Allen Cell and Political Marriage [53] (2/2)

While putting her hands on her cheeks, Ria flapped her legs and expressed her joy with her whole body.

「Ahaha, that makes me happy.」

The depressed look from before had disappeared

With a big smile on her face, she stuffed her cheeks with the curry.

(…Thank goodness. She looks to be feeling better now.)

Then, after supper, I decided to bring up a certain subject.

「Naa, Ria. I’d like to ask you something. Is that all right?」

「What’s the matter, being so formal?」

She urged me to continue.

「How do I say this… Is your physical condition well?」

「Physical condition…?」

「I mean… Sebas-san advised me when we parted that『You should keep a watchful eye on the physical condition of Ria Vesteria』.」

The moment I briefly explained the situation,

「……」

For just the slightest moment, Ria’s expression suddenly hardened.

「…I-I’m fine, I’m fine! I’m a little tired today, but I’m perfectly fine as always!」

She said so with an awkward smile.

「…I see, that’s good then.」

And I decided to end this discussion here.

Ria is hiding something… No mistake.

(But… It’s better not to pursue it.)

I don’t know why, but she didn’t seem to want to talk about it right now.

(…Let’s wait.)

I’ll wait by her side until she decides to open up to me.

I’ll ask about it indirectly from time to time, and create an atmosphere where she can feel secure opening up to me.

Having decided so, I carried the empty dishes to the sink.

「Then I’ll do the washing, You can use the bath first, Ria.」

Washing dishes after meals is my job.

And then,

「Ah, wait a minute. I’ll wash it this time.」

Ria stood up and followed after me.

「When I make the dishes, You always wash it, don’t you? So it’s the opposite today.」

「But you’re tired today, aren’t you?」

「No matter how you think about it, you, who fought the Thirteen Knights of the Oracle, should be more tired, no? Move aside!」

She said, and began to roll up the sleeves of her uniform.

「Then, I’ll take you up on that offer… and I’ll take a bath first.」

「Yes, you do that. And thank you for the curry rice. It was very delicious.」

「Aa, you’re welcome.」

After that, I took a bath, followed by Ria.

After that, we got ready for bed, and lay down together on the same bed.

When we started living together, we were sleeping at either edge of the bed, but now we were only about ten centimeters away from each other.

「Good night, Ria.」

「Good night, Allen.」

Then, we both sank into a pleasant dream.