Volume 4 Chapter 33 Is There Any Father Who Wouldn't Be Shocked When Called Smelly？
I borrowed a few reliable bodyguards from Lord Reichner and waited for night to come. Then, I took Princess Cecilie and Mr. Dietrich out of the lord's mansion.
Our destination was my home.
The reason I didn't take them to the lord's mansion is that Lord Reichner said it would be safer this way, as there might be attacks on the mansion in the future.
I was happy to be trusted, but I felt an enormous weight of responsibility.
"So, why are you two here?"
As we walked, I quickly asked the princess about what was going on.
After all, there was no reason for the princess and Mr. Dietrich, who should be in the capital city, to visit Sartzstadt.
The princess hesitated, looking away from me, and didn't answer.
Hmm, could it be something she can't say with Lord Reichner's subordinates around?
But I thought the bodyguards probably already knew what was happening.
"...Your Highness was secretly visiting Sartzstadt to attend the summer festival."
"Di, Diet! Don't say that!"
Mr. Dietrich stepped in to explain, and I got it all at once, which made me squirm in my seat.
Her Highness is flustered over a trivial reason being exposed.
She's supposed to be 21 years old, yet she's still as wild as ever...
"There's nothing we can do about it, Your Highness. We have to teach Mr. Ryuuji, don't we?"
"Uhm, uh..."
Her Highness hid her face in embarrassment, but please watch where you're going; it's dangerous.
"So, you're saying that if Your Highness visited Sartzstadt, a rebellion would break out, and you wouldn't be able to return to the Capital City?"
"I'm glad you understand quickly."
Mr. Dietrich nodded seriously.
Indeed, I've heard that the rebellion around the Capital City is intensifying.
It seems there's no way back through any route.
But this could be a lucky twist.
Currently, Capital City Raudinger is almost isolated.
It's possible to think that Her Highness, the only heir to the throne, has fortunately──or perhaps unluckily──ended up stranded in Sartzstadt.
After explaining that, Her Highness looked up at the starry sky and sighed.
So please watch where you're walking.
"I, who have fallen into the misfortune of a broken engagement, am of no use to anyone."
"No, no, Your Highness, I'm sure there are plenty of people who would be happy to be your marriage partner."
I couldn't help but make a comment about the curse words coming from Her Highness.
Speaking of which, His Majesty was engaged to the third princess of Goldmont Kingdom, but 4 years ago, that country invaded, and His Majesty got really angry, leading to the broken engagement.
"Mr. Ryuuji is right, Your Highness. You must not give up after one or 2 failures."
Mr. Dietrich said this, but Her Highness turned away, saying, "I don't know..."
Hmm, it seems the wounds run deep.
Well, if I had failed twice, I don't think I could bounce back either.
* * *
"I'm home!"
I arrived home and called out just like always.
Then, rushing down the hallway was my angel, Mariana.
I hadn't seen her in a while, and I hoped she hadn't forgotten my face.
"Papa, welcome back... hmm?"
Mariana seemed curious about the two people behind me, tilting her body and head with a puzzled expression.
But then, she quickly straightened up and gave a cute little curtsy.
"Nice to meet you, guests. I am Mariana."
Even Her Highness, who had been sulking a moment ago, chuckled softly at Mariana's welcome.
Ah, that's a relief.
It seems her mood has improved a bit.
"Oh my, Mar-Mar has grown so much!"
"It's true, children grow up so fast."
Not only Her Highness, but Mr. Dietrich has also lost favor.
Mariana was born in Raudinger Castle, not Sartzstadt, so both of them knew her as a baby.
"...Hm? Haven't we met before?"
"Hehe, we know about the time when Mar-Mar was born."
"Indeed, it has been a long time."
She can't remember the two of them, saying "long time no see."
After that, I was shocked when she said, "Papa, you stink," so I made a beeline for the bath first.
The straightforwardness of children can sometimes hurt adults...
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