Akuyaku Reijo Ni Koi Wo Shite

When Sol arrived in front of Eriel's room, things were a bit calm. Nevertheless, there is a glaring glory between the guard maid in front of the door and the knights of the kingdom simply because the knife has been closed.

It was a problem because Prince Arnold, the principal who caused the uproar, was trying to reign.

"Don't get me wrong. I'm not thinking of anything weird, but I'm just wondering what's going on, because the front of Aeriel's room looks so wild."

"It's white. It's natural, but it's not surprising that Konoe guards her husband."

Venus is the one who speaks to the Prince. This attitude offends the Knights of the Guards, but Venus doesn't care about that.

"That's right ..."

The maid of the guards is what the Venus claims themselves. Prince Arnold doesn't come close.

"Anyway, a rebel cannot afford to forgive anyone who is approaching another's wife's bedroom."

If you are not talking to your country's prince, you are right. The content is correct even with the Prince. Just rudeness.

"... What is Airiel doing?"

"I have no obligation to teach it to you."

Venus refuses to answer Prince Arnold's question. This again irritates the guard knights.

"Change the words! Do you want to be truncated here?"

One of the guard knights could not bear anger and shouted.

"If you can do it, try it! What's the Knight of the Guard !? Even though you run away from monsters, you're strong against the weak!"

Venus complains not only about selling words but also buying words.

"What ?! When did I escape from the demon?"

"Well, when did you fight !? No one came to help us!"

"that is……"

It is wrong to blame the Guard Knights. They were on a different battlefield, and they didn't give up on Bandeau, even if they thought they couldn't make it in time.

But there is no one else to complain about. They are the only outsiders.

"Venus, that's the trick."

"... Sol-san"

Looking at Sol's face, Venus was a little restless.

"These people are fighting elsewhere, but they are the first to rush. I do not admit it."

"I know"

"The Crown Prince. Forgive her rudeness."

Sol said and bowed to Prince Arnold.

"I don't care. Is Eriel really all right? Why are you so vigilant?"

"I said that my body is safe. I am resting because my heart is deeply hurt."

"Can you see a little bit of your face? Just look through the door."

Prince Arnold is not convinced by the words of Sol. The attitude of Sol and Venus is too stubborn.

"... a woman's bedroom?"

"Then let me meet Eriel-chan."

"eh?"

Suddenly, the voice of the woman who interrupted is that of Charlotte. It is Sol's failure to forget the existence of Charlotte.

"I'm fine if I'm the same woman?"

"But ... Aeriel needs rest ..."

"I just need a little bit of time. I want to help her a little bit. I can only do this for Leon-kun ..."

It may not be as good as Airiel, but it's the same with Charlotte that's hurt. Charlotte had endured silently until now, but uttering words made his emotions uncontrollable, and large tears were spilling from both eyes.

Sol cannot reject Charlotte in this state.

"... a little bit."

"Sol !?"

"It's okay. Charlotte doesn't imitate Rion."

"... If you say that much, then here."

Although not entirely convinced, Venus can't deny a person Sol is okay. He approached Charlotte and headed for Eriel's room.

Venus prompted Charlotte to follow. And Prince Arnold tried to follow.

"I'm only going to visit Charlotte, because I'm a woman and I specifically admit her."

Naturally, he was stopped by Sol.

"……I know it"

◇◇◇

While Charlotte was meeting with Eriel, discussions were to resume. Returning to the meeting room, this time we will discuss Bandou's damage situation.

The move towards recovery has been initiated by Bandu folks. Some civilians consider specific measures. No Kingdom support is required. This was Sol's conclusion.

But that's not the case with politics.

"We need to get support from the royal capital"

This is the first voice of the commander of the Guard Knight, who has finished listening to Sol.

"I said that you don't need it?"

"What we need is the kingdom. The people will not be convinced without leaving Bandou alone to fight the genie and helping him to recover."

Even worse, the battle has lost the hero Lion Frey. This fact alone can scare us to the extent that the public's voice of criticism will expand.

"... and again, is Bandeau a place for exploitation of central officials?"

If there is a purpose of collecting popularity, a huge amount of money will be moved in the name of reconstruction support. And if it moves to unnecessary money, it would be a really good job for central officials.

"I will never do that."

"It's not a matter of not letting them do it. It's not a long time ago that the central officer was eating on Bandeau."

"that is……"

Bandu's distrust of the central officials and the kingdom has not disappeared. On the contrary, this one is getting stronger. There is no doubt that a rebound will occur just because officials are sent from the center.

"No need for support from the royal capital"

"But ..."

No matter what Sol says, it has no authority. The new Lord of Bandhu will decide at the end. So who is the new Lord of Bandhu? The commander of the Knights' Guard is very concerned about this.

"... I will be the lord of Bandhu"

"What?"

Not only the commander of the Knights of the Guard, but everyone else on the scene is surprised at the appointment of Prince Arnold.

"I think this is the best way."

"But what does His Majesty say?"

The Knight of the Guards is in favor of Prince Arnold becoming Lord of Bandhu. However, it is quite subtle when the king approves this.

"Why does the Crown Prince want the Lord of Bandhu?"

Sol is not convinced. Suspicion of Prince Arnold.

"Otherwise, there will be a struggle for the status of Lord Bandu. Those who want the status of Lord are not thinking about improving Bandu. That's the thing. "

"... not only central officials, but also nobles"

"Because many people knew the value of Kamark. Border towns are still worth the military burden."

If the central government officials were working seriously, Bandou would have become a rich land. I just thought of fertilizing my stomach, so I just didn't take advantage of the inherent value.

"... If you become lord, what are you going to do with Eriel?"

I understand the story of Prince Arnold, but Sol's main concern is Eriel.

"That's what she wants."

"Is that so……"

Subtle air flows through the room. People around him are worried about Prince Arnold's thinking.

Rion is no longer there. However, if you imitate putting Eriel on your side, Prince Arnold's reputation, which is already on the ground, will eventually be buried.

It cannot be overlooked as Konoe.

"... Um, His Highness"

Lambert never opened his mouth, and at that moment the room door opened with a loud noise.

When everyone turned their eyes to something, there was a Charlotte who was far more determined than Lambert and others.

"Arnold! There is a request!"

In a shouting voice, he said, Charlotte came straight to Prince Arnold.

"... What is a wish?"

Prince Arnold is completely overwhelmed by the atmosphere of Charlotte.

"Please marry me!"

"... what now?"

"Please make me Arnold's wife!"

"What!?"

Charlotte's request also surprised others. It is an unprecedented event, such as a woman applying for marriage to the Prince.

"I can only imagine this way to protect her! Please! Please help me!"

"... what is it?"

Needless to say who she is pointing to. Charlotte is seeking Prince Arnold's wife to protect Eriel. If you don't do that, Prince Arnold has no idea what he can't protect.

"Aeriel's-"

"Charlotte!" "Wait!"

Sol and Knight of the Guard Knight screamed simultaneously to block Charlotte's words.

"If you aren't confident about what you're going to hear, go out now."

Earlier, the Knight of the Guards opened his mouth. He looks over the guard knights with a severe glance. Some show a scared appearance, but no one wants to leave.

"... In the unlikely event that a story leaks, I'll let you get rid of it exactly. By my own hands."

The guard of the Knights, who makes further efforts. The complete threat of information leaks would be killed, but nobody was out.

"I, the commander of the Knights of the Guard, are responsible and keep the secrets. In this case, is it better to be a knight?"

Not as a kingdom man, but as a knight. In this case, this is certainly true.

"……I understand"

Sol decided to believe in the Knight Guard. In the unlikely event that you want to abandon your life and protect it, reconfirm your commitment.

"And what about Eriel?"

After hearing Sol's consent, Prince Arnold immediately asked.

"Aeriel has a child in her stomach."

"Whatever ..."

A moan flows into the room. Everyone knows the meaning of Sol's words. The first prince of the current king, the second prince who was extremely popular with the people as a hero, is in the stomach of Aeriel. This is a serious political issue.

"Eriel and the newborn don't want to get involved in politics."

"I understand the feeling, but it is impossible."

When the kingdom leaves, no one else can. Still good for girls. If you're a boy, it's a tool that anyone with ambition will want to get. He is not a rare one, such as the one who succeeds to the throne.

"So you need to keep secrets."

"That's true ... Charlotte. What's the story a while ago? Why would becoming my wife protect Eriel?"

Prince Arnold turned his question to Charlotte. It is strange how the marriage of Rion's child and herself is linked.

"Oh, that's ... I'm thinking more about how to protect Airiel than a secret."

"... and then?"

"I don't know at all now, but if I get hungry, I'll know who I am. Even after birth, if she has a child, she'll soon know who she is."

"surely"

"I don't want to let Airiel and her children stay away and stay hidden, then they seemed born undesired."

"... I see."

Rion was so. He was born wanted, but was abandoned because he was an odd-eyed child. It is not possible for parents and children to meet such circumstances.

"But how can you protect yourself by marrying the Crown Prince?"

The Knights of the Guard do not know what Charlotte is thinking.

"... I think that you can give birth without anyone knowing if you are in the back."

"That's true. It's unlikely that anything from behind will leak out."

The interior of the castle where the queen and concubines live. There is also a room for the Crown Princess in the back. Only those who can go in and out are very limited. It is a closed space where workers cannot go outside freely.

Since it is a private space for the royal family, thorough measures have been taken to prevent information leakage. True, it's a great place to hide secrets.

"But what happens after birth? If you have a child in the back, it's like declaring it royal."

"But if you don't know that he's a kid, you won't be in a weird situation, right?"

"what?"

"... I'm gonna raise my child"

"What, what?"

An idea that is too far away. It's not a strange idea to say that you're crazy. When Charlotte raises herself, she is raising herself as a child of her marriage, Prince Arnold. If it is a boy, it is the second most heir to the throne, and after Prince Arnold succeeds the throne, he is the crown prince.

"It's all about getting a child to grow up. If I can protect myself, I'd like to leave the castle and be free."

"But the right to succeed is the throne"

"My wife is a concubine. The right to succeed to the throne only has to be given to the child who has been made with the one who becomes the princess."

"Is that all you want is your title?"

"Yes"

He lives in the back of the concubine, giving the son of Rion the title of Prince, so that he will not be involved in strange political conflicts. There are various problems, but not a bad idea. At least better than leaving it in Bandeau.

"... Why so far? Then no one will be happy."

Marital relationships, parent-child relationships, are all impersonations. Charlotte, in particular, would abandon important periods of her life as a woman for others if she had no real feelings for Prince Arnold.

"Kids will be happy. Absolutely happy."

"……Really"

Listening to Charlotte's words of determination, the commander of the Guard Knight can no longer continue asking.

I haven't talked to Charlotte once. Raising as your own child is not a temporary matter, but a lifetime. If the child is born safely, Eriel intends to die after Rion. He is trying to raise a child instead of Airiel.

Of course, we will try to get Airiel back to life so that it doesn't happen. But if that doesn't work, you have to take care of yourself.

Charlotte, who has nothing but the title of Hou's daughter, must somehow gain strength. The ability to protect Eriel and her children even when they leave their home.

The process of marriage, after all, is like helping Prince Arnold, but it's better than relying on the parents' home. One of the first attempts to use Rion's children in politics is undoubtedly his family's house of Fatilas.

Why so far. The question of the commander of the Guard Knight still echoes Charlotte's head.

Because I love Leon. I wonder if it will make this determination. Since Ariel looks pretty, I have this feeling. But are you willing to give your life with sympathy? Then we can only do it. It may be, but I can't say that.

Charlotte doesn't know what moves him.

Destiny. I feel like this word is the most comfortable. There is nothing for fate or other reasons. I'm just trying to get rid of my fate because I can't find a reason.

Still, Charlotte was determined to take his fate. So I decided to believe in something appealing from the bottom of my heart.