His Royal Highness's cats are very hairy.

When Shiva sprays her big wings vigorously, the ground looks far away. With Adeline and Rutvias on board, Shiva ran through the sky, as if running through the meadows. The wind against my cheeks feels good. I had never imagined the day would come when I would look down on the roof of the royal palace from above.

"... wow!

When Adeline was excited and raised her voice, Rutvias behind her, there was a slight sign of laughter.

"Aren't you scared?

"Yes!"

Is it scary? My childhood dreams became a reality.

Since Rutvias promised me that 'Parliament will put you on Shiva on the day of recess', Adeline has been anxious to count this day by the fingers. But it doesn't mean Rutvias has less work to do because it's adjourned. Those who wish to see Rutvias always form a line, and your previous meeting was prolonged today. Besides, apparently, to make this time of the day, Rutvias was stuck in the office late last night. I'm sorry I put such a burden on you, and Adeline apologized to Rutvias. Getting Shiva on board is another opportunity. Please rest. Rutvias, who was wearing a horse gear on Shiva though, threw Adeline forcefully onto Shiva's back when she told him to 'fool around' like he was a little angry. Rutvias jumps on Shiva himself in a gap where Adeline is a wolf who has never even ridden a normal horse. And he held Adeline's hips side-by-side on Shiva with one hand, and judged the reins hard with the other. To the sudden floating sensation, Adeline closed tight… and by the time she opened terribly, Shiva was already in the wind.

Right next to Adeline, a few blue-like birds chase through.

"That's... what a bird?

Adeline asked.

I have completely forgotten my reluctance to go further.

"Oh, you're a tugmire"

"Tsugumi?"

Adeline looked up at Rutvias.

"But it's blue."

"All you know is maybe a winter bird twig. The one with the brown, speckled neck, right?

Adeline nodded. Speaking of which, he's familiar with birds.

"Blue tsugumi come over the mountains in the early summer to grow eggs with rude succeeds. It's bigger than a twig."

Blue Tsugumi flies right over Rutvias explaining that again.

I laughed with a face like Rutvias had come up with a prank.

"Hold on tight!

Rutvias kicks Shiva's belly gently. White wings grabbed the wind and cringed loudly.

"Huh?... Gotta -!

Adeline cheered and rejoiced at Shiva, who had suddenly begun to run, as she chased the blue tsugumi. Rutvias was also laughing out loud about getting caught up in such an Adeline.

Adeline, supported by Rutvias and descended from Shiva, went to the spot when she laid her feet on the ground.

"Ah... that?

"Are you all right?

I managed to stand because Rutvias pulled my arm on me, but I can't stand without leaning against him. I can't help my legs.

"Um... kind of fluffy..."

"That's what happens to everyone after you fly. Hold on for a while. Reinforce nature."

Nevertheless, you can't do what he says. From the edge, it would just look like Adeline is holding onto Rutvias.

Not close, but Lyle, Deo, and Rutvias dedicated knights and samurai, should be watching this one. Besides, this is a courtyard bordered by the inner palace. Many women officers pass through the corridor. I'm not doing anything wrong, but I still feel bad to be seen, and I was embarrassed.

Adeline slightly releases herself from Rutvias.

"Well, it's already big..."

It was Adeline, who tried to distance herself from Rutvias, but she melted again and was eventually supported by Rutvias' arms.

"Don't push it. Hang on. You just stuck around."

"Beh, beh... eh!

Miramiru Adeline's cheeks become red. Adeline did cling to Rutvias while she was on Shiva. But that's because if you don't, you'll fall, and you don't have to worry about people's gaze on the sky.

Rutvias tells me like I'm stunned.

"I think it's time to get used to it..."

That is Rutvias' theory that if he is familiar with being touched by Rutvias, he should also eliminate Adeline's overreaction.

"So... I'm telling you I can never...!

Adeline argued desperately. From the beginning, Adeline is negative about Rutvias' theory. Even when the day comes when you can concede a hundred steps and get used to being touched by Rutvias, as long as Adeline falls in love with Rutvias, she will not visit the future for good, such as a touched and fine day.

"No, maybe I just haven't touched it enough yet"

"Enough!

Rutvias is in a position to make fun of Adeline at some point. If we don't run fast, we'll be boiled again while drowning in honey. Pushing Rutvias' chest, Adeline desperately tries to walk on her feet. but I still got on my knees with Gakuri.

With Rutvias laughing, he offered his hand to Adeline.

"Look, grab it"

"... I don't like it because it's annoying!

"Okay. I'm not playing anymore."

"I knew we were playing!

Paying the hand offered, Adeline stands up herself. Now I could stand up, but I still can't walk satisfied with my fluttering feet.

Rutvias laughs behind his back.

"... it's worse than a freshman deer"

"Please shut up!

"Here."

Hands in front of Adeline as Rutvias bites off a laugh.

"I'm sorry. Apologize. So grab it."

…

"Adeline."

The voice was gentle, and sweet.

-... regret... ugh!

If they call me by my name in such a voice, I won't be able to anger Rutvias.

"... rut mess..."

"I'm sorry. Here."

On his shaken hand to prompt, Adeline chewed his lips, but overlaid his own. I'm rather angry today with the heat and relief that spreads to my chest as soon as possible.

"... idiot"

"Yes, sir."

Rutvias is sneering with laughter. The lack of reflection is obvious.

-... sloppy!

Whenever he laughs casually, Adaline is made aware of her love. I often hear that you prefer to lose, but that word is true. I'm sure for the rest of his life, Adeline won't be able to complain much about Rutvias being hard on her, and she'll be rounded up with this beautiful but innocent smile.

"It's time to be in a straight mood..."

Rutvias' words broke off unnaturally, and Adeline looked up at him wondering. From Rutvias' face, his expression has already shredded and his gaze has swung all the way across through Adeline. Adeline also chased that gaze.

A large garden for horseback riding, with no tall trees or plants for eye enjoyment. There were about 10 people in the corridor on the side of the inner palace of the garden. The person who was able to obey the samurai and female officers...

"... Your Majesty..."

Adeline shrugged.

King Richard stares at this one in a light outfit feather-woven with a long hem jacket without tying the longer hair on his back. Far away, but I could see him staring at me as surprised.

"... Um... rut. To greet you..."

Perhaps I should go, when Adaline opened her mouth, Shiva winged her buckwheat.

"... go. Don't go far."

I had to respond to Rutvias' voice, and Shiva flew away before running or aiding in any way. He looks lighter without Rutvias and Adeline on board and enjoys flying freely. As Adeline was dropping it off, Rutvias started walking.

"Rut?"

…

The hand I connected stayed put, so Adaline follows me too.

In front of Richard's standing corridor, Rutvias knelt. Adeline will do the same.

"... Father"

Rutvias with his face up, it was wearing a fine furry cat.

"Are you sure you want to add or minus? I hope you're not feeling very well."

"An excellent successor came out to the meeting on my behalf, so I got some rest. Thank you. I was walking because I wanted a little air outside."

Richard smiled calmly.

-... this laugh...

It looks a lot like the way Rutvias laughed when he wore a cat, Adeline thought. Rutvias is like a complete mother. There are heartless rumors questioning parent-child relationships because they don't resemble King Richard at all, but I can't believe this place is very similar.

"Really? Now, if you'll excuse us."

"... Huh?

Adeline raised her voice in surprise.

-... that's all?

Don't do one of the public stories. Isn't it like saying greetings are just for form?

"Let's go. Adeline."

"Oh, but"

I tried to pull it off, but Rutvias pulls Adeline's hand strongly and doesn't even give Adeline room to even meet.

"Miss Adeline. Do you know the cat Ruto owns?

"- Huh?"

To the doubts thrown on his back, Adeline turned to Richard in surprise. Rutvias also stops shaking his shoulders.

"Oh, um..."

I don't know what to answer. King Richard asks Adeline if she knows Rutvias is wearing a cat. Knowing it, can I honestly affirm it? Questioning that should also mean that the king knows that Rutvias is wearing a cat. But then why bother saying that in this place, where there are also the ears of samurai and female officers?

"Excuse me!

Rutvias told me again to yell and pulled Adeline. I don't see the look on his face walking fast. When he was so far away that Richard wouldn't hear him, Adeline spoke to Rutvias.

"Hey, Ruto."

…

"Rut."

Calling again makes Rutvias' walk slightly more relaxed.

"Hey, is Ruto wearing a cat even in front of His Majesty? Does Your Majesty know that?

…

Adeline also stopped in conjunction with Rutvias stopping. Rutvias and Richard's mischievous theory is still a classic rumor story. But as far as their parents and children, who face each other in official business and government affairs, at least they didn't look baffled in Adeline's eyes.

-... but... I've certainly never even seen Ruto take off his cat in front of His Majesty...

You don't take off the cat, which means Rutvias doesn't trust his father?

"Why? Don't you like your father?

Adeline peered into Rutvias' face. He has the look of a stubborn child.

Blurring, Rutvias moved his mouth.

"... sticky... it's weirder for adult boys to stick to their fathers"

It sounded like some kind of excuse, and Adeline laughed.

"... Hey"

"I'm sorry."

Stared, Adeline apologized. He manages to swallow the laughter he has engulfed, and Adeline turns to Rutvias.

"You don't have to be sticky... have a drink with me or something"

In general, fathers have found themselves looking forward to drinking alcohol with their sons. Even Adeline's father invokes Aurio on the pretext that good wine is in his hands. At that time, Aurio seems nervous and intoxicating, but the Chancellor is in a good mood all the time. Sometimes I was envious that I would have been allowed to be present myself if I had been strong on alcohol.

"Father can't drink."

On the flank of a mess, Adeline had a nasty laugh. But if you laugh here, I'm sure he's in a bad mood. Honestly, by deliberately coughing, Adeline pretended to be calm.

"Rut is your father's son."

"........................... Huh?

Rutvias distorts his face in a grand way.

"Because you really like Your Majesty, don't you? If alcohol doesn't work, why don't you invite me to tea?

"Silly! It's disgusting to have two tea parties alongside my father this year!

"You don't have to light it up. I'm your father and son, too, right?

"Stop it! Don't be with me"

Rutvias was kind of adorable to wolf uncommonly, and Adeline enjoyed annoying him scattered. I know a little how Rutvias feels about playing with Adeline. Rutvias will also be on the side of being played, and you will have figured out a little bit of that regret.

Adeline and Rutvias don't know that Richard was happily watching his son reacting as honestly as he turned red or blue or as young as his age and his fiancée laughing at him without giving in.

The next day.

A samurai rushed to bring a single letter to Adeline, who was having breakfast at her residence.

"Letters? From who?

Adeline looked up at the seal of the seal of the wax pressed behind the letter. It's the king's crest. This is the first time a letter has been received from the King. I was worried that I was mistaken for the letter that was sent to my father, but perhaps the contents of the confirmed letter do mention Adeline's name and desire to invite her to tea.

-... tea?

Not that I could hear you talking to Rutvias yesterday, but this is an excellent opportunity. But it is Rutvias who wants tea with the king. It's not Adeline.

I don't understand why I was invited to tea at all when I've never been decent, such as having a personal, intimate conversation with Richard.

"Father!

"Adeline?"

Grabbing his father, who was riding a carriage to the royal palace, Adeline consulted.

Reading the letter, the Chancellor tilted his neck with a strange face, as did Adeline.

"I don't know why they called me either. But it sounds like personal business."

"How do you know?

"It's His Majesty's autograph."

"Huh!?

Adeline looks back at the letter. King's autograph. How awesome.

"If you write as king, Your Majesty will entrust the secretary or me with the proxy. I guess it's something I'd like to talk about personally. You're calm, and don't worry about it."

That's all I'm saying, the Chancellor got in the carriage and went. The remaining Adeline decided never to turn to the royal palace after her troubles.

"Please wait here"

It was the king's private room behind the inner palace that was put through by the woman. Many of the luxurious conditioning items, though there are indications of daily use, tell the story that the room is a complete private space.

Tea was already available on the round table, but Adeline was wondering if it was a good thing about her seat or if she was still lost.

-... maybe you mistook Ruto and me?

That letter should have been given to Rutvias, and wasn't it Rutvias who should be here today?

-... maybe you should have said something to Ruto...

I stopped by Rutvias' office, but I was just visiting and I couldn't see Rutvias or Aurio.

But maybe I should have told you something.

Gachari and the door to the next room opened, and Richield appeared.

"I'm sorry to call you out of the blue, Miss Adeline."

The glowing king was not wearing a coat, but tied his hair and wore a proper long coat.

"There is no such thing. I'm delighted to have you."

"Come on, sit down"

As prompted, Adeline lowered her hips to the chair and Richard sat across the street from her across the round table.

"Thank you. You can back off."

To the woman who came in with him, Richard ordered him to leave. The woman lowers her head and leaves the room. Adeline stiffened her body with tension.

The sick king apparently began to fall asleep frequently after Rutvias returned home. Rutvias said something yesterday that didn't make me feel good. Then maybe it's not in good shape today either. Can I stay awake?

"Um... are you okay?

When Adeline asked, Richard gently loosened his mouth angle.

"Thank you. Don't worry about it."

King Richard looks more like a brother than a father of Rutvias, even though he says that he is already forty paths, something that is sick and likely to age. Nasal muscles in neat contours, thin lips. The calm brown eyes are no different than they were 10 years before we first met.

"It wasn't really a big deal yesterday. I had no choice but to sleep because the samurai made a fuss about my lack of appetite."

With a troublesome mouthful, Richard said.

"... until Rutvias got back... something I've been so worried about, I feel safe and out of my mind when I see that kid back safely. Be really splendid...... don't worry anymore. You can always go to Leena's."

Adeline turned to the weak remarks of the king, who laid down his eyes. I really felt like I was going to disappear right now.

"Your Majesty, no..."

"Though I thought..."

"Huh?"

Adeline blinks her eyes.

Because Richard pointed at me with a smile so powerful that the weather could only describe hera. Where has that hubris gone so far?

"I'm going to live a little longer because I'm going to see my grandson sooner than I expected"

Adeline set aside for Richard's grandson's remarks.

"... well... soka..."

Not very much, but a reply like Rutvias when the same topic popped up before cannot be done by Adeline. If you respond inadvertently, you will undoubtedly be ashamed.

"Oh, you're loud with your grandson. I don't mean to blame you, but I don't have much fun this year. 'Cause I don't care if you flush me out because it's old man shit."

The flickering, waving and laughing Richield in front of his face doesn't look like a very old man. Adeline no longer knew what to answer, but stopped to laugh vaguely.

Adeline has always thought of Richard as a quiet, calm, and wise person, but he may actually be a very unique and free person. Such a natural..., no unique self-proclaimed old man, what the hell did Adeline have to talk about and call him out?

Ka, the tea bowl rang.

In the silence of a sudden visit, a little bird chirping can be heard from outside the window.

Richard, who was looking at the window, began to speak quietly.

"Rut was... he was an untouchable kid when he was a kid."

"... Were you?

Had Adeline's memory been correct, surely it would not have been glorified as the rebirth of Saint Sachseed?

"Um... Prodigy... or something..."

"Oh, you were told. In fact, I'm glad I did. Whatever I did, I was mostly more than people-lined... and God was there for the first time."

Richard's eyes suddenly narrow. Slowly, like a jerk.

"It was really amazing. Leena's... it's before breakfast to muddy my wife's mirror stand. I used to sneak Shiva indoors, jump out the upstairs window because I didn't like the history instructors, and climb onto the roof of the Great Temple on my own on my Heavenly Horse. After all, you didn't know why you did it..."

…

The Great Tower of the Great Temple boasts a tremendous height. Adeline felt dizzy when she wondered if a child, not even ten years old, had climbed to that height with a Heavenly Horse.

"I guess the most intense was the frog case"

"Frog case?

"I guess I was observing Rutvias because he was hiding a bucket with frog eggs under his sleeping table... and he was a creature-loving kid. In the meantime, it was rainy season, and the frogs were everywhere, and there was no stomping ground in the room..."

Imagine the tragedy, Adeline froze her spine. I don't like frogs a lot.

"My wife is going down, and a frog escapes into the hallway through the door... that's when it happened."

Huff, and Richard laughed.

Soon, it's a face that misses memories.

He was a sweet face. I felt it warm to the heart of Adeline watching, like I was full, and Adeline smiled.

"Has Your Majesty scolded you?

I'm sure Richield was a sweet father to Rutvias, Adeline thought. I can't imagine Richard scolding a child. As Adeline thought, Richard shook his head with a bitter laugh.

"No, you couldn't scold me much. I've been like this since I was a kid, so I'm glad Rutvias flew around outside dazzled and grew up sturdy... and..."

So Richard's face clouded.

"Considering you're clearing up your depression... neither me nor Leena could scold you strongly"

"... depression, is it?

Adeline tilted her neck.

Richield chewed something bitter off his face and turned it out the window again.

"It's a pitiful story... I can barely hold my sword, and I don't have the arm to hitch a bow. I was raised because I didn't have any other men and brothers... but from the point of view of my predecessor, I really wouldn't have relied on them, they would have been an incompetent successor. And when Rutvias was born, my father was very happy. I felt sorry for Rutvias. In addition to imperialism, swordsmanship, bowing and language, he was trying to pack every upbringing, including decency, into that kid as much as he could.... so that you can discern the poison by its smell and taste, and let it study the poison... exams sometimes deliberately mix poison in your diet"

Adeline's heart pulsed heavily. That's what Rutvias knew about poison.

-... as much as you want... I can't believe you let your kids eat poison...

It's off track.

I guess what Richard said about 'depression' is what he accumulated with such an unusual amount of English talent education. That depression, the young Rutvias may have dissolved with numerous pranks. With that in mind, I can also nod that Richard couldn't scold Rutvias.

"... couldn't you stop His Majesty the former King...?

Adeline asked, thinking it was disrespectful to the king. Richard nods naturally.

"I stopped it. Many times. But you weren't listening to me.... When that kid accidentally swallowed the poison and didn't regain consciousness for two nights, he also reflected a little on that father. Since then, I have stopped poisoning my diet. I was angry that it was so lame back then... but ironically it didn't help."

Richard stared straight at Adeline.

"... I hear you made me a meal. For the rut."

"Huh? Ah... yes"

"Thanks"

Richard, deeply, bowed his head. It was Adeline who panicked. I never thought I'd be able to bow my head to the king.

"I'm in trouble, Your Grace! Put your face up!

"Thank you so much. It must have been a real pleasure for her to eat without any worries."

The voice of Rutvias, who said he wanted me to make onion soup again, came back to his ears. With what thoughts, did Rutvias say oh? Maybe he was more pleased with Adeline's meal than she thought.

"... I... just wanted to help... rut's"

Adeline lay her eyes down.

Adeline's childhood protected by her parents and raised without any freedom. I have missed Millet for not being able to eat with my busy parents.

But Rutvias, who was only two years old, lived a frightening life with no poison in his diet. My chest hurts when I think about it.

Richield continued the conversation pale.

"My father -... let the women and samurai around Rutvias keep an eye on Rutvias. When Rutvias was slightly lazy in his studies and training, or contrary to his demeanor, he was immediately allowed to report and severely set Rutvias up. You can skip a meal or lock yourself in a dungeon. If you fail at all, you will be told and punished. It is also impossible for Rutvias not to trust his surroundings. Playing pranks and going to play with the eyes of the surveillance are diminishing... I could only watch her eyes get a little colder."

Richield's trick, which pushed between the eyebrows with his combined hands, was as if he were a sinner who would "repent" to the goddess in the temple.

"Discipline yourself that that kid, who was originally a mess, has to be the 'successor' who is expected to strain his nerves and throw them all one at a time... By the time I got engaged to you, even in front of me and my wife, I had stopped taking off my cat."

"... it wasn't caused by Master Leena..."

"What's Leena?

To Richard, who looked strange, Adeline just laughed.

"No, it seemed like my mistake..."

Rutvias doesn't expose himself in public because nobody can be trusted. But the underlying cause was just that Adaline thought her mother, Lady Leena, had something to do with it. But as far as Richard's concerned, apparently not.

-... then I wonder what that was.

In front of Leena's grave, the disdainful emotions Rutvias showed for a moment.

"Besides, I've taken that kid hostage, albeit for the good of the country. And Leena... I couldn't protect her. I can't help it if Ruto resents me as rumored. I can't forgive her. So I guess you don't take off your cat in front of me..."

Adeline accidentally shouted out to Richard, who seemed lonely and grumbled like she'd given up.

"No! No, Your Majesty!

-... I can't believe I resent you!

To Adeline's loud voice, Richard opens his eyes properly.

"Miss Adeline?

We have to solve the misunderstanding. Adeline tried to get herself on the spot and appealed to Richard.

"Ruto doesn't resent His Majesty. Ruto wears a cat even in front of His Majesty… for some reason. I don't know what that is... either. But it's not because I resent Your Majesty. Ruto... takes His Majesty... care of your father. I can't believe you resent me... please, Your Majesty. Don't misunderstand the rut. Trust the rut."

Like this, it's too cute for parents and kids to rub each other off. Too sad.

I wonder what the two of us are missing. If only we could make up for that, we could tell.

Richard, who was listening in silence, breathed heavily, as he was relieved.

"-... Leena..."

"Huh?"

Richard narrowed his eyes nostalgically, as he found his late wife inside Adeline.

"If you're on my side, Rutvias said I'm sure you'll be happy"

"... Master Leena... does that..."

On a distant day, Lady Leena said. "Rutvias is a fruit payer," he said. I didn't know what that meant then, but Lady Leena might have recognized Adeline as the Queen of Rutvias.

"I'm so glad Ruto... found out he was taking off his cat in front of you. I'll be walking with you as a couple for years to come. If you understand that girl... I can't be happier."

"Your Majesty"

"Miss Adeline, please give my best regards to my precious son"

Richard, there again, bowed his head.

Deep, deep.

Looks like a personal errand, Adeline's father said this morning. As the saying goes, it was not the king who was bowing his head there now.

Adeline also went deep and bowed her head to one father who was just worried about her son, regardless of country or status.