Chapter 231 (2/2)

I asked, leaving them doing their job, “What about my father?”

“He woke up a little while ago.”

“Really? He got up a lot later than usual. Is it because he drank too much yesterday? Have you prepared honey water? ”

“Yes, my lady.”

“Will you bring it then? Let me take it to him in person.”

“Okay.”

Actually, I just got back home after walking because I couldn’t sleep well.

Was it because I took a walk in the rainy garden, smelling earthy scent? I felt much lighter after taking a walk.

I headed to my father’s room, with a maid holding a tray. When I knocked and stepped in, my father, who just buttoned the sleeves on his shirt, turned around. Maybe it was because of a hangover that he frowned his straight silver eyebrows a bit.

“Did you have a good sleep, Daddy?”

“… Oh yes, Tia. Did you sleep well? ”

“Yes. I woke up early this morning, so I took a walk.”

“Great.”

“Please drink this, Daddy. You’ll feel much better.”

“Okay.”

Giving him the golden mug, I sat carefully next to him. His subdued blue eyes were fixed on the mug as if he was lost in something. When I saw his gloomy look, I found myself being timid again, just moving my mouth up and down without uttering a word.

When I finally opened my mouth to say something after hesitation, I heard a small sound from somewhere. When I pricked my ears, tilting my head, I heard the sound of something scratching outside the door.

‘Oh, she is Luna.’

As I felt it’s a good chance to break the awkward silence, I stood up and opened the door gladly. “Luna, come on.”

When I reached out, the small silver cat passed by me quickly.

When I looked back in embarrassment, I saw her suddenly approaching my father. Meowing a bit, she jumped up and snuggled into his arms. Then, she closed her eyes as if she was satisfied, and kept meowing.

After looking down at Luna for some time, he reached out and stroked her silver fur. As he now seemed relaxed enough, I plucked up the courage to speak to him again.

“By the way, Daddy.”

“Why?”

“I’m sorry.”

“… ”

“I should have consulted with you first, but didn’t. I was too impatient.”

“… That’s fine. I thought the day like this might come someday from the moment when you asked me to teach you fencing. What’s the point of me blaming you now?”

I felt guilty again at his subdued voice, but all I could say was I was sorry because I would never give up my oath unless there was no other way.

He let out a deep sigh, looking at me silently.

“As you know, parents have a soft spot for their children, and I’m no exception.”

“… ”

“You won’t listen to me no matter how much I persuade you not to. Whew…even if I’m the best knight in the empire, I can’t persuade a determined you out of it.”

I suddenly raised my head while I was gloomy because of his heavy voice. I unwittingly smiled when I saw him feeling a bit embarrassed. It looked as if he cracked a joke to make me feel more comfortable.

“I’m not going to try to stop you, so promise me just one thing. When you come to swear next time, promise that you will tell me about it in advance.”

“Yes, Daddy, I will do that. ”

“Good. I’m relieved to hear that.”

Suddenly, the silver cat opened her eyes and rubbed them. Yawning and looking around, she jumped out of his arms.

As I looked at Luna walking slowly through the room, with her head up, I turned my head at his call.