Volume 5 Chapter 3.1 (1/2)

Volume 5 Chapter 3 Part 1

Translator: Mar

Editor: Jacinta

The very next day the man received a call from the castle, summoning him to a formal convening. Even without being called so unexpectedly, he was always extremely busy fulfilling the duties of the Head Magician. This time the call came with the sovereign’s seal, what was that about?! I couldn’t help but wonder if it was somehow connected to the events of the previous day. Unconsciously, I got a little suspicious. He handed me the note and as I was reading the beautifully written words, he suddenly snatched it away from me.

「I think that’s enough. Stop making such a serious face.」

The man was already dressed and about to leave.

「Even so!」

I looked up at him and spoke without thinking.

「How could I not look serious? A covening summoned by an imperial command from His Majesty himself… There wasn’t one since the suppression of the Demon King, was there? I know it’s not likely, but I can’t help but wonder, could it be….」

Perhaps this order was given unnecessarily.

I thought so, as I felt a sudden and very delicate touch on my forehead. I stopped talking with surprise. He kept his usual emotionless expression on. With no regard to what I was trying to say he snorted and for a moment he pressed the tip of his lips on my forehead.

「It probably was not a sudden or hurried decision. Since the representatives from other countries are watching us right now, it could be merely putting on a show. 」

「That’s what you think? But Edi, you don’t like being made a spectacle, do you?」

「Oh well… Still, I understand what is expected of me.」

He looked as if he wanted to say the words: Which is why you stay here and wait for me, as usual. I stretched my back to kiss him on the cheek. This time he blinked in surprise as my lips touched him. He said「See you later.」and turned on his heel.

「Have a good day!」I replied while laughing, as I knew he wasn’t angry with me for that.

After that I decided to stop thinking about the events of last night and continued with my day as usual. The things the boy said yesterday were still fresh in my memory, but I couldn’t just keep thinking and fixating on it. Going about my day as I always did was the best way for me to calm myself down.I kept saying that to myself as I chose the appropriate time to go to the market to buy the ingredients for that day’s dinner and as I was planning the meal.

Suddenly, the magical stone on the wall shone brightly, announcing the return of the master of the house. Oh? My hand stopped mid-air as I was cutting the vegetables. This was very unusual. The sun was already setting, but the outside was still considerably light. Based on his past habits, it was far from his usual time to come back home.

Perhaps, as I was thinking this morning, it was an unnecessary summon.

I put down the knife and rinsed my hands slightly. I don’t like to be interrupted while cooking, but it’s a different story when it comes to welcoming him back home. I rushed up to the entrance and greeted him.

「Welcome home, Edi. You’re back surprisingly early to-」

…day. I couldn’t finish the sentence when I looked at the tall man standing at the door. He tried to hide his expression but I could see his face was in fact filled with dissatisfaction, as he bore a sour look. I stood with my mouth open. I wasn’t able to hide my surprise as I looked at the young man standing next to him, with his beautiful, wine colored hair and that man’s sunrise colored eyes. He put his sweet smile on. There was a difference in age and general atmosphere between them. There was no doubt that everybody would find his smiling face charming. But since I was that man’s wife, I shouldn’t be deceived.

「Ah… Uhm…?」

I spoke showing my confusion, matching my words to the expression I surely had on my face. I tilted my head unconsciously. The young boy turned to face me and gave me a slight bow. I knew who he was. There was no way I couldn’t know, since his speech yesterday night, I couldn’t stop thinking about him. Even now I wasn’t able to get his words, his face and figure, and his conduct out of my head.

There stood Lucius Igur Bradott, looking so much like my husband. He was gazing at me but surely not noticing much. The gentle smile on his face deepened.

「Good evening. Please forgive me for this sudden visit. Allow me to introduce myself once again, my name is Lucius Igur Bradott. I am pleased to make your acquaintance.」

「Uh… Thank you for your kind introduction. My name is Filmina Von Lancent.」

Holding one hand by his chest he bowed once more. I, too, hurriedly took the hem of my dress and gave a bow. As I raised my head I looked at the man next to the boy. He looked as if he was about to sigh at any moment.

「I am to look after the delegate from Nerogrant Empire during their stay here.」