33 Lesson 33: The King for You (1/2)

I was looking at the sky blurry in my own room. I really don't even feel like sleeping from the back of my brain with the words your father told me repeatedly.

I think back on my life so far.... Think about it, how much did you pick out for yourself in your life?

The status of fiancée of Master Algard, as well as the praise of an excellent Duke's Lady. You must have been talented indeed. I've also made an effort just to be worthy of admiration. Was my will there...? Honestly, you can't put your chest up.

I guess I did because they wanted me to, if they told me. I can't deny it. That was just it. That's all I've got, so maybe I couldn't do anything.

It was easy to follow. To be shown the way is just to move towards the goal. I could do that. I guess that's why I've lived a life that just glimpses the path and goals I've been given. No worries, no confusion, no doubts.

”... what I want to choose”

That's what comes to mind in this chest. Close your eyes and you'll see Master Anis' face. The fact that you smiled at me, the face that laughed naturally, the face that plotted something. I can remember the expression that froze my emotions and the crying face that was going to disappear.

That's all I've seen of that guy. I've come to see that guy who gave me just one hand in a place where only one was cornered. I can't name the emotions that were born in this chest yet. I just can't ignore this thought anymore.

”... I am”

Look up at the moon. Today is a strong golden moon, and that reminds me of Anis' hair color.

Reaching out won't reach the moon. Why do you still want to reach out? Hands on the moon, gripping to grasp the moon.

”... to be king, want to be”

For that guy who's nobody, and for himself. To be myself.

What I've piled up so far overlaps with the ideals I wish for right now. This is for your country. And I hope my will is for that man.

I want it. I thought so. First time from the bottom of my heart. I want that seat. I have a position where I can protect someone. We don't stop looking so much for the throne, which is the pinnacle of this country.

Like making noises in me so that the gear meshes and something fits in. To such a sense of reality I closed my eyes and gently pressed my hand against my chest. As I pray for the future to come.

Please, this choice. That this path I choose is not the path to fulfilling my wishes.

It would be a little noisy if you went back to the outhouse. But that seems like the usual noise. Master Anis jokes, Ilia goes in to stop him. I guess the noise is increasing these days because Raini is starting to join us.

To the extent that makes me feel comfortable somehow, I guess I've been poisoned, too. The noise you hear calms your mind. With a slight smile I head to the room where everyone is.

”Gibb gibb......! My arm, my arm breaks......!

”Yes, Master Ilia, not too much for a boulder...”

”It's okay, to this extent”

”Not good! The princess's luxurious arms will look adorable!?”

”Ha... luxury, is it”

”How can you help!? Okay, sorry, sorry! Reflect!! Please forgive me!!”

Usual hustle and noise. I knock on the door even though I almost laugh at it. It was Raini who opened the door for me. Raini greeted me with a slightly troubled face.

”Good day, Master Uphilia”

”We're back, Raini.... Again?

”Yes, again”

I also smile back at Raini, who smiles bitterly. And, oh? I was made a Raini face that Was I looking so weird?

But there are things that need to be prioritized over that now. I will walk over to Master Anis, who is still twisted in the arm by Ilia.

”Dear Anis,”

”I was just there!? Oh, welcome home Ufi......! Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa! Because I'm not kidding!

”That's an odd encounter. I'm not joking either.”

”Ilia, get him there. I need to talk to you.”

We go into arbitration, remembering the smile on the two's usual interactions. Ilia looks surprised, but she let Lady Anis go because I said so. Master Anis is stroking his arms with tears.

”There he is... you're just kidding...”

”Something?

”No, nothing! So, Uffi? What's the story?

Lady Anis smiles like she's been re-minded. I feel my mouth loose naturally on the smile I've seen many times.

I'm sure I won't regret making this choice. Such certainty came to my mind naturally.

Because Yufi wanted to talk, it was going to be a long story, so I asked Ilia to prepare some tea. I haven't had this time in a long time and my mind is relieved because I've been in a rush of days lately because it's just a business meeting.

And you're talking about it, right? Lately, Yufi has often looked like she thought. I wonder how shocked I was about Al. After that, you feel responsible for me having to take over the throne?

Well, there's nothing wrong with Yufi about that. I can't say that Yufi wasn't at fault, but it's only natural that the nature of Raini's unconscious vampire and the stubbornness between me and Al can't be solved by herself.

But I was wondering how I could encourage them to do good things, too, but when I got home, I wondered if I felt any different. As far as I'm concerned, I'd appreciate it.

”So, what's the story?

”Yes, I would like to discuss the future with Mr. Anise.”

”The future, huh?”

I don't know about the future. Honestly, I think Yufi is floating in the universe right now. No, you mean I did that intentionally. Right now, I don't have time to get my hands on the study of magic. Then Yufi, who keeps him as an assistant, will have nothing to do.

It's just that Yufi had a lot going on. I admit I didn't dare wave my job because I thought I was accumulating hard work. But if you want to actively consult with Yufi, I think you have to think about her future.

Originally, if I were to be king, Yufi would be prime minister. Honestly, it's a strange story that there's no Uffi beside me for getting into politics. If Yufi wants to, will he be involved in government affairs with us in the future? That's comforting, though.

”I found what I wanted to do.”

Things I want to do. Yufi's eyes said so firmly forward. He's a strong eye with a will he didn't see these days.

When would have been the first time I saw this eye of Yufi. I guess it was when I heard you were Al's fiancée and said hello. I guess I was relieved in these eyes that you knew about me but you didn't scare me.

Although it often clouded or lay low from Al-Kun's fiancée-breaking disturbances, there was no shade in Yufi's eyes as to whether there had been any change in his mood.

”If Uffi finds out what he wants to do, it's more than that. Now, I couldn't go on studying magic either. You don't mind if I focus on you?

”No, your cooperation will be essential to what I want to do. So I wanted to talk to you in advance.”

”My cooperation?

Well, what is it? I don't know what to do with Yuffi, even though she says she's willing to cooperate with me.

”Yes, I must ask Anise herself to help me, and I would like to ask Her Majesty and the Queen to help me in my conversation.”

”Is that what I have to talk to you and your mother about?

That, again. You're about to do something very big, aren't you, Yufi? What, some kind of new state business or something? Sure, if you're Yufi, you can have one or two of the bills. It is.

But I still don't see why I'm pinched there. Because you're the next king? Well, if you're going to do some state business, you should talk to me first...

”Can you help me?

”I wonder if it depends on the content. What are you going to do?

”Of the Spirit covenant, its clarification.”

”... spiritual covenant?

”Yes, I would like you to help me become a contractor myself.”

Spirit Contract! I can't believe Uffi wants to be a contractor. It's a little surprising, but given Yuffi's magical talent, he might be able to reach it. And if you become a spiritual contractor, you can gain enough standing to be protected and welcomed by the state.

”Why are you suddenly again?

”I want merit.”

”... feat?

”Yes.”

”For what?

Why would Yuffi want merit? I'm losing my mind. I wonder what Uffi's thinking?

”Before you answer, please allow me to ask you disrespectfully. Princess Anisphere.”

”... what is it?

I dare you to call the princess and me with some intent. I correct my posture.

Uffi turns off his grin and looks straight at me. Feeling nature and heightened tension, Raini, who had refrained, is behaving suspiciously.

”Do you think you will be king and that your reign will work?

…………

I think I put a sinister face to Yufi's question.... the answer to that question is settled.