Chapter 152 Hes a Little Different From What I Had Imagined (1/2)
After being rocked by the carriage for a while, I went outside with Lilia-san and found myself in front of a majestic large gate.
[I could usually see it from a distance as well, but looking at it from up close, it really feels like what a royal castle would be huh.]
[Yes, it may have been something I’ve grown accustomed to seeing, but I guess this is unusual for Kaito-san.]
Currently, I have come to the royal castle to receive an apology from the king.
Personally, I was faintly hoping that these apologies would just end with a light-hearted exchange of “I’m sorry” and “It’s fine, don’t worry about it” but…… Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like it would be the case.
When the big gate was opened, knight-like people neatly lined up on either side of the road, showing us the path, and it was no exaggeration to say that the atmosphere around me exactly feels like they’re welcoming a state guest.
It seems that the one dressed in the most beautiful armor among the surrounding knights will be guiding me and Lilia-san.
While I’m surprised by the scene that looks like it came right out of anime, we proceed down the corridor and arrive at a large open room…… the audience room.
Inside are all the people who seem to be the nobles of this country, and it certainly is quite an unsettling sight.
……wait, arehh? I think I just saw someone who wasn’t supposed to be here…… I- Is it just my imagination?
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And ahead of my sight, there was a man dressed in a luxurious outfit with short, slightly deep-colored gold hair slicked behind his back.
The man with blonde hair like Lilia-san’s, but with red eyes that are different from Lilia-san’s, he looks more solidly built than what I thought, but he is definitely the king of this country.
From what I’ve heard from Lilia-san, he’s supposed to be much older than her but…… He looks young enough that I would have believed it even if he said he’s in his twenties.
[Welcome to the royal palace, Miyama-sama. Thank you for taking the time to visit us.]
[Ah, n- no, it’s my pleasure, thank you for the invitation.]
When I reach the center of the room with Lilia-san, the king slowly stands from his throne and descends to be in the same level as me before he spoke.
His voice is somewhat solemn and dignified, and I can’t help but straighten up and return his greeting.
[I’m the Symphonia Kingdom’s King, Ryze Lia Symphonia XVIII. Pleased to be your acquaintance.]
[Ah, yes. I- I’m Miyama Kaito.]
[Now then, please forgive my rudeness, but let’s end the brief greetings and head straight to the real issue at hand.]
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[Y- Yes!]
Perhaps due to being exposed to many gazes, I was quite nervous while replying to him.
He’s Lilia-san’s brother, His Majesty, the King, who Lunamaria-san sometimes mentions in our conversations? He’s not quite what I had imagined.
He didn’t like me, and this time, he had no choice but to apologize to me because Lillywood-san told him so…… is what I honestly thought he would be like…… but he doesn’t seem like that kind of person.
Just as I was thinking about this, his Majesty, the King dropped down to his knees on the ground and bowing deeply, he spoke.
[The fact that the invitation was not delivered to Miyama-sama before is all my fault, please accept my sincere apologies……. I’m really sorry.]
[Eh? Ah, yes…… E- Errr, p- please raise your head. For my part, I’m not really bothered by it, but your apology was duly received.]
Hmmm, this really isn’t what I was expecting.
I thought he would say some kind of lengthy explanation about how they made a mistake and accidentally didn’t send me an invitation…… But His Majesty, the King’s apology was a straightforward one that didn’t have any excuses, and that’s why I could firmly feel his sincerity.
Anyway, I wasn’t the least bit bothered about it from the start, so I told him that I accepted His Majesty, the King’s apology.
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I’m the protagonist here, and it’s my own decision to easily forgive him, so there was no complication in the conversation, and after His Majesty, the King deeply bowed once again, the apologies have come to an end.
[……That was unexpected. I didn’t expect Elder Brother to apologize so sincerely, and I thought he would lead the conversation to how it was some kind of mistake.]
[Hmmm. I kind of felt like he was different from what I’d heard too……]
[I guess even if he’s a foolish brother of mine, he’s still the king in a way.]
Lilia-san and I exchange some words as we walk down the wide corridor.
Today, Lilia-san and I are going to spend the night at the royal palace, and we are in the middle of heading to the room that has been prepared for each of us.
And after that, I’ll be going to greet Lilia-san’s parents…… the former king and queen.
After meeting the King, I’m now meeting the former King…… It’s unsettling because I feel like I’m meeting only with distinguished people, but according to Lilia-san, her parents are friendly and kind.
However, along the way, a certain messenger appeared who wanted to talk to me.
Since the other party was “that person”, Lilia-san also had a hesitant look on her face when she heard what the messenger said, so after she quickly checked with the former King and queen that it’s okay for us to visit them later, I ended up heading straight to have a talk with that person.
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To be honest, when talking about that person…… I was filled with the desire to refuse, but since we’re in this kind of place, if I refused here, Lilia-san would be in trouble.
Feeling a little sluggish, I move to the room prepared for us, and after knocking on the door, I enter after being given permission to enter.
[Hello, Miyama-sama. I apologize for suddenly calling out to you.]
[Ah, no, it’s been a while. Chris-san.]
When I entered the room, the person who greeted me was Chris-san, whom I had met earlier in the Archlesia Empire and someone who I’m rather uncomfortable with.
Maybe it was out of consideration for me, or it may have just been one of her traps like she usually has, but there was no one else in the room except Chris-san.
[I know Miyama-sama already had something planned, and I’m also feeling guilty for it…… but I can’t stay here too long, so I wanted to meet Miyama-sama while I still have the time.]
[……Is that so?]
[Yes, this maiden’s heart couldn’t handle the longing of not being able to see the gentleman I love.]
[………………]
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How the heck is this person so brazen about this…… I really can’t let down my guard against her.
While shaking hands with Chris-san, who held out her hand to me, I was still dumbfounded that Chris-san was still the same as always, when she leans in closer to me with a swift, spontaneous movement.
[What do you think? I thought I’d be able to meet Miyama-sama today, so I’ve put on a bit of makeup, which I don’t usually do…… Does it make me look more feminine?]
[Ah, y- y- yes. I think you’re very beautiful.]
[Thank you. Please, feel free to touch my face…… If Miyama-sama wishes it, we can make time for some time alone to get to know each other…… Look, there’s a bed over there, we can talk over there……]
[I would have to refuse.]