Chapter 6 (2/2)

One of the soldiers who accompanied me, enters the premises and crosses through the garden.

And then, a girl in a white dress comes out with him. She is a beautiful girl.

[Did you just arrive? I have been waiting]

That voice is Roxy’s. As I have only met her as a fellow gatekeeper, I only know her appearance with white light armor. She looks like a totally different person in her dress. She really is very beautiful.

After they finished confirming it, the soldiers withdraw.

Only the two of us were left, and maybe because I was looking at her with a stupid face, she opened her mouth.

[What’s wrong?]

Roxy asks me curiously.

[Roxy-sama is too beautiful, so I couldn’t stop staring at you. I’m sorry]

Her cheeks redden, and then gently clears her throat.

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[I, I occasionally wear my dress. You too, your appearance is different too. Saa, follow me]

In spite of the large residence, it’s very quiet. I have not seen the servants’ appearance, it was silent.

I walked behind Roxy while looking at the maintained lawn. It’s really too quiet.

I can only hear the sound of wind blowing around.

Followed by whistles of emptiness shortly after.

When we arrive at the front of the mansion, we move over to the right side. Huh? We don’t enter inside?

Even if it was the kind of atmosphere that would let me ask her what was going on, I wouldn’t be able to listen to her explanation. As we advance a bit further,

[This is…]

I’m unable to say any more.

Looking at me, Roxy smiles gently. And then, she bends down and puts her hand on a tombstone.

[Father, I’ve decided to employ him today. I hope my heart can be revived with this]

I cannot process the words that Roxy said just now.

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[My father, he died three days ago in Gallia to the south]

[Gallia, huh?]

If I’m not mistaken, it’s the continent occupied by monsters. Moreover, it is said the monsters in the surroundings of the Royal Capital are not strong enough to compare with them.

The Holy Knights’ most important task is to hold down the monsters that progress from that place to the kingdom. For that reason, they have been awarded with high ranks and excessive pay from the kingdom.

However, I honestly didn’t expect that a current family head from one of the five great noble families in the kingdom has passed away.

Roxy says, as if reading my anxiety.

[The cause of death is not because of monsters. In the Gallia, there are other causes too]

After she says so, I can only think of that one. Flood, earthquake, tsunami, natural disasters that are caused by it.

A living natural disaster――. No matter what power you have, there is no way to stop it. With so much strength, it has been the subject of faith and some people say that it’s an envoy of God.

If you are targeted by it, you must prepare for your death.

[I heard that the troops my father led were all annihilated. It’s unthinkable, a Heavenly Dragon flying that far away from its nest… After all, such a case has never been heard of in the last few millennia.]

The nest of Heavenly Dragon is located in the center of Gallia. Also, it’s said to never approach near the border of Gallia. Yet, it suddenly happened. It’s lucky that that was the end of it.

However, the story didn’t end for the people who got left behind.

[I’m finally done with the work for this morning. With Father’s funeral and a bunch of other things, it was hectic. Since I succeeded Father’s position, I am now officially the Heart Family head.]

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When this girl shows so much confidence at such a hard time like now, I can only bow my head to her.

I did not notice at all. I saw that her face looked as usual when we changed positions, and I did not know about this happening behind the scenes.

Even in such a situation, Roxy was thinking about me and invited me here.

And here I was thinking of how should I deceive Roxy’s father who would interview me about my power…

Roxy-sama, I’m sorry, I am…

[Don’t make such a face, let the both of us grow the Heart Family together. Could you do that?]

[Yes, gladly]

That day, I became an employee of the Heart family.

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