Rendezvous
I finished talking with Aristes
After that, there was nothing to do, so I decided to play a card game with the four idiots and Tinia.
"Yes, full house!"
The four of us stiffen at Tinia's words.
"Haa! Why!"
"When did you get them all together!"
Tinia's big smile
No, that was a mockery that was sure of victory.
But I'm sorry, Tinia.
"Four of a Kind"
"Gyaaaaa, Ask, you!"
It feels so good to see someone who was sure of victory get knocked down in an instant!
"Ask-san, would you mind a moment?"
While I was reveling in my victory, Mileina was behind me.
Her expression is dark
"…What's wrong?"
"Can I talk to you for a moment?"
"Alright."
Then when I got up from my seat
"Is it a date!"
"I’m so jealous!"
"Please use your royal authority to get me a wife!"
"I want one too!"
It's fine to ignore them
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Then, the two of us leave the dormitory and went to the back where there is no one else.
"So?"
"Um, there is something I would like you to discuss with you."
While saying this, Mileina is hesitant to speak.
"From the looks of it, it's not your own problem."
"…You understand?"
"If it were yours, you would struggle to solve the problem on your own, or you would not hesitate to seek advice."
I can understand her personality from the 2 months we're together.
"It's about Eugenia-san."
"Did something happen to her?"
"It’s not that something happened to Eugenia-san, but rather that… Idouard-san…"
"Ido... he didn't seem to be doing anything wrong..."
In fact, he seems to be having fun lately.
The members of the swordsmanship club also said that Ido looked happy as he was heading home.
"Well, I hope I'm wrong, but it seems like Idouard-san is having an affair."
"...Hoh."
This is a matter that cannot be ignored as a member of the Empire.
In the Empire, injustice is an object of abhorrence.
Polygamy and polyandry are not denied, but
Multiple relationships without agreement between partners are not good.
"What about the affair?"
"They see each other almost every day, and they even have very close contact."
Is it kissing?
You bastard!
I've never kissed a woman either, I'm jealous!
"I guess we'll just have to solve that without Eugenia knowing."
"There's no need for that."
Uwaa, she's here, that Eugenia
"How far did you listen?"
"Everything, but what about it?"
Behind Eugenia, Tinia put her hands together and silently repeated her apologies.
Well, she's her entourage.
If she notices anything, she'll let her know.
"Is that okay for the Kingdom of Dezefa and the Kingdom of Shelma?"
"Yes, in the end it's a marriage of convenience. It can't be helped if Idouard-sama falls in love with someone else."
"No way!"
As a commoner, Mileina probably doesn't want it.
"Our marriage is for each other's homes, for the country, and for the people of the territory. If personal feelings are forced onto that, even Idouard-sama will be bothered."
That's what aristocrats are like.
This is still the case in the southwestern continent.
"So, does this mean that Eugenia-san will also fall in love with someone from now on?"
"That's impossible."
"Eh?"
"I am a bride. It would make Idouard-sama's position worse for his wife to live with her loved one."
"Then Eugenia-san will be the only one who loses out!"
"That is the duty of those born into a noble family. We are the representatives of the nobles and the people of the territory."
Serve the people
That's the true aristocratic way of thinking.
But self-sacrifice cannot be justified.
"Now that you know, I think you should talk to each other."
"That's not necessary..."
"Definitely talk about it. Otherwise, there could be a big commotion."
"...I understand. I will discuss this matter with Idouard-sama, but!"
"I know. That's all Mileina and I can get involved with."
Mileina is a commoner and she's an aristocrat, their positions are too different.
This is an issue that has nothing to do with other countries.
"However, let me give you some advice, Mileina and I are on your side. Tinia, too, right?"
"Eah! Y-yes! That's right!"
Eugenia must have heard us, but she left without replying.
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