"Go ahead. You'll feel better."
"... thanks"
Seeing me in shock, Al decided it was not a good idea as it was, he said no to his father and suggested he take a break for a moment.
Return to your room, whilst flattered. My feet are fluffy and I don't wake up. I didn't even know exactly where I was walking. Al, who looked at me like that and worried, arrives naturally, too.
Luke was also concerned that something was wrong with me, and he didn't show any concern that Al would accompany him.
Sit on the usual couch in your private room and drink Luke's brewed herbal tea. The orange blossom tea had a unique sweetness that calmed the confused feelings, albeit slightly.
"No way... I can't believe you failed..."
Potty and squeaky. The moment I put it into words, I quickly realized that what had just happened was real.
"What shall we do..."
I never thought I'd fail.
Because spiritual covenants are easy.
If it's right, and if we get to the point where we call the Spirit, no one will fail.
At the time of the summons, the Spirit was already willing to make a pact. You can't possibly fail.
And yet, I failed. Plus, an unprecedented story about being turned down after a call. Even in shock, it was natural.
"What... was it bad?
No matter how much you think, you have no idea.
I must have summoned the Spirit in the right order. I can tell you with my chest up that there was nothing wrong.
Yet the result is that it is rejected by the invoked Spirit.
Usually, because I don't experience failure, the upset was huge.
"Lili, calm down"
Al sitting next to me fills the distance and strokes my back to comfort me. I was relaxed by the gentle trick and the tears were engulfing me.
"Al...... Me"
"Don't worry about it. I was just a little out of shape today. You'd think so, wouldn't you?
"- Yeah. I'm sure. I think so, too. Lady."
Luke, who was gazed at by Al, also agrees.
Failed. He's taking care to make sure I don't get sick. That's about all I know.
But it wasn't that easy to snort.
Because...
"If I stay like this, I won't be able to marry Al..."
That's what I'm talking about.
This is a famous story, but the Roseblade royal family has three things as a condition of dowry to the prince: being a royal marquis nobleman, having magic, and having a spiritual covenant.
Being a royal nobleman is not to buy rebellion from the nobles, and having magic is because magic is hereditary.
There are various national affairs and duties in the royal family that cannot be done without magic.
What if I inadvertently married no magic and that kid didn't have magic?
The child also comes up with the possibility that if he is bad, he will not be recognized as royal.
To prevent it, the marriage partner is considered to be one with magic.
And lastly. Having a spiritual covenant.
I don't even know the detailed reasons for this, but I have learned from tutors that it is to be directly linked to the defence of the country. You think everything is a royal secret or something, and only the royal family knows the details?
Anyway, these are terms that, from a royal point of view, can never be ceded.
I was also able to be Al's fiancée because all the conditions were in place.
If you can't keep up with your spiritual covenant, you're definitely going to get your engagement broken.
"No, I don't..."
I could have been a lover with Al because of this.
Who could have imagined this would happen to an arrow tip that allowed us to spend time as fiancées with both fame. Not much of a shock, my vision seeps in tears.
Pull your lips together. He leaned down and wept desperately about to spill.
I feel like I'm going to freeze myself and my mind just thinking about if I'm going to be separated from Al.
"Lili, calm down"
"But!"
"Because it's okay. Right?"
When I looked up, there was Al's face right around the corner. He looks at me with a serious look.
"The spiritual covenant is not a one-time deal. If I can finally get a contract, how many times do I have to fail? So calm down."
"Al......"
"I don't like being unable to marry you either. Because you were able to be a lover. It's okay. Let's think easier, shall we? We still have nearly two years to get married. If only we could get a contract by then. I'll help you make a deal with the Spirit. [M] I can help you. [M] So why don't we stick together?
I hear Al's words, and I can't help but feel a little confused.
Yeah, Al's right, there's still time. You don't have to rush, you just have to calm down and try again. Because a spiritual covenant is not the end once it fails.
I stare at Al as if he were cursing. He smiled to calm me down.
"I could have called the Spirit. So I think there's definitely some fairness to the Spirit. Then you just have to make sure you're feeling well and try again. I'll find out what caused it by then. Shall we put aside some time? And I'll try again. So what do you say?
"Yes...... I will"
I can see you're thinking about me. I hear a sincere voice, and I get thankful.
Al always helps me. He's the one who always reaches out to me so I can get up again when I can't help myself.
"Al...... thank you. I... I won't give up. I'll try again and again."
Staring at Al with determination, he held the hand he was putting on his lap.
This is when I think Al is a man. His hands are huge and easily envelop mine.
I was so embarrassed to get a fever that didn't belong to me.
"Al, you know..."
"I love you, Lili"
"Huh..."
Suddenly he hears the words he is told and blinks his eyes. Al was staring at me with a gentle grin. Those eyes are filled with overflowing affection, and I'm so ashamed of being turned at it, I lean over again.
He doesn't allow me to do that, he has lifted his jaw with the hands of those who aren't holding hands, forcing his gaze to meet him.
"Ah..."
"Don't run away as much as I said I liked you. We're lovers, right? Or not? Is that my mistake?
"Oh, no... I can't believe I made a mistake..."
I'm not a lover, I can't say anything. Though I'm really happy to finally exchange my thoughts with him.
Even now, I was in pain because I thought I might have to break up with him.
With his jaw grabbed, he shook his neck sideways and broke his mouth, "That would have been good," he said.
That's how you keep staring at me, opening your mouth.
"You know, apparently I like to see you work hard. I can't wait to shake my heart when I look at you not tired of trying and keep looking forward. You're cute, sweetie, I think you want to help me. I still am."
"Al......"
"This was an unfortunate event for you and for me. But we don't give up. That's not the end of it. I'm sure I'll find the best solution and make it to the future I seek. Isn't that right?
"Yes..."
future to seek. I realized that was my marriage to him and my cheeks got hot.
Al wants me too. I was so happy to see that.
- It's okay. I can work hard.
If Al will stay on my side.
I don't want my engagement with him to be broken. I absolutely don't like the future that makes me unable to marry.
How many times have I failed to get up if I want to avoid it?