After meeting informally with the Prince of the Acacia Country, I just made my way to the King's Capital, as declared.
Though I've made a lot of plans, I'm finishing what I need my ruling on, and most importantly, we have all the fierce warriors in our house.
Both the consular officers and the people of the Chamber of Commerce just sent me out without moving.
Only Madame Crejour had tears in her eyes.
The dress I had ordered naturally didn't make it, so she said she would send it to me later.
Tanya went to tell her that the appointment had gone faster, and she said in tears, "I'll send it to you securely, so be sure to wear it," as she grabbed her arm.
There have been a lot of things since I ordered it, so speaking of which, I would have ordered it... it was about recognition, so as far as I'm concerned, there's nothing wrong with it.
... Although I can't say that even before Madame's passion is enough to make Tanya fight that she can't move at all when she grabs her arm with gasp, and after she grabs it, she can't move at all.
He went to Wang Du with an emphasis on speed and entered the mansion as soon as he arrived.
"Father......!
It was in your father's bedroom that I was led.
"Iris......"
Your father gives me a look of surprise when he suddenly shows up.
"... two!
Though he seemed to have tried to get up, he was distorting his face to pain.
"Sir...... please lie down"
A mother sitting in a chair placed beside her makes her sleep slowly as she hurries to support her father.
"Father, how are you..."
"It's no big deal.... just too much noise."
"... that cuts that reach the organs are not a big deal...?
Mother's low voice echoed the scene well.
Though I was surprised, of course, by the wounds your father had inflicted, I was honestly surprised by the power of your mother.
"I thought my heart would stop. By the time I rushed, you had already shed a lot of blood and breathed constantly. Even so, you say you will go to work as soon as you get up...! Please, take care of your body a little more"
"Mary. Worry about you, I'm distressed too. But I have to go. Now that the Maelian Marquis has spoken to the government through Lady Ellia, if I were to be the shield of the bureaucrats in the royal palace, the government would be stalled sooner or later."
"You are both a shield and a hope for them who are stopping at Setouchi. If we lose you, that hope will be lost forever.... Neither can I live if I lose my husband in this way...!
"Merry......"
"Sir..."
I felt like I had lost my place in the sweet air that suddenly appeared.
No, well... it's a very good thing we're close.
"... you know, mother"
I didn't want to disturb you, but I couldn't talk to you, so let me speak to you for now.
"So now, how is your father's wound...?
I thought I would only get an answer that it would be okay to ask your father, and I asked the mother who was lying down.
"Oh... I'm sorry, Iris. My husband is absolutely at rest for a while. I haven't even blocked the wound yet, and if I can't do it and open it, it's dangerous."
"Really..."
"You must have rushed to me worried?... Thanks, Iris"
Thanks to your father, I felt much hotter on my chest.
When I try to return the words, I get stuck in the heat and the tears accumulate in my eyes.
At least, I shook my head to the side.
There was something I wanted to ask you.
... I've been thinking about that all my life until I got here.
But I'm too scared to put it into words.
"... Iris, you don't have to worry. This is never your fault."
... Was it my fault that you were attacked?
My father, who had guessed that question before he put it into words, uttered a word of denial.
"But father... didn't your father say it before? Watch out for the Marquis Maelia, he said. Didn't your father get targeted because of me?
"The mastermind doesn't know who it is."
"About that, it's my fault. Seeing your husband's blood all over him, I disposed of him before I could confirm who was behind his enemies... all I had left was the bottom end and no information..."
Your father smiles gently at the mother who says sorry.
"I don't know if I could have lived if you hadn't helped me. Thanks to you, I have no intention of stuffing.... All I wanted to say was, Iris. It means you don't have to be so sick at the moment that you don't know the mastermind."
"But..."
"Even if the mastermind is the Marquis Maelia, it's never Iris's fault. Just as you rule the territory, so do I in the royal palace. I myself have come into conflict with the Marquis Maelia for that reason many times. You don't have to hold me accountable at all."
"Father..."
"More than that, Iris. You're the one who's had a rough time."
Your father reached out to me.
Gently close, your father stroked me with his hands on my head.
I don't know when the hell it's been...... I've had my head stroked like this.
"I can't believe it's tough... nothing compared to what happened to your father..."
"We're both not bragging about our misfortunes, so what a barren statement which is harder. We both got into a lot of trouble. Then, sir. I know you're worried about Iris, but it's time to rest. You must be physically lazy, right?
To her mother's words, your father grinned bitterly as he murmured, "Don't be hostile..."
"Father, I'll be back. Take your time and listen to me."
I had no idea how your father was doing, as far as I could tell, because he was the same as usual.
Together, the more I forget if I don't hear beforehand that I'm injured.
All I can say is that you notice a change in your father's physical condition just by looking at him is a boulder.
I walked right out of the room so I could stay out of the way.
... Fortunately, your father's condition was stable and I was able to see him the next day without any problems.
Previously on… I can't stop talking about the Baltic family in the East, about Van's plotting Dorsen, and about disaster preparedness and the new insurance system that we're introducing.
I'm putting in a report once and for all, but I never spoke directly, so this is just the right opportunity.
Then, about the recent meeting with people from the Acacia Country here and the Prince's proposal for marriage.
When I gave you the letter, your father was deep... it had already exhaled a deep sigh.
Though I wonder why each of these troubles will go from next to next. Because the matter is at the national level, we must also ask the royal family about marriage once.
As Chancellor...... As Duke of Almeria head of household, when asked if he wanted to talk about this one, your father stuffed his words for a moment.
"As Chancellor, if you're going to answer, there's no better story. But if you're going to answer as the Duke of Almeria head... it's a shame to do as many people as you do to another country. Hopefully, you'll be on the territory as a consultant.... but if you're going to say it as a single father, I want you to choose an option that you're comfortable with. And I want you to be happy"
What about that way of thinking as a nobleman...... or what am I supposed to do in the end...... or something, past my head.
But I don't care about questions like that now.
to that word of wishing 'me' happiness. Where that means.
I just didn't know it was full of tears.