"I wonder what will happen now"
I look out the window. [M] This country is going crazy because of that stupid Virgin.
It just seems like she's giving out some special pheromones.
... If so, why would I or Duke be okay? Because you like Alicia too much?
Duke is smart, including Alicia. I don't think they'll stay in this country forever like that. Speak of the princes, Duke feels like abandoning his country one day.
Jill, we're gonna rebuild this country.
Suddenly I turned to him. [M]
Huh? What did I just say? Us?... Including me?
I'm about to get sucked into those serious blue eyes. Are all women vulnerable to these eyes?
"Are you serious?
Of course.
Saying so, he laughs. My whole body hurts so badly on that face.
"If you spin any more nobles, you'll be pissed off."
"To whom?
"... the king or something"
"I want to piss you off."
"Are you a mazo?
Duke looks at my words. [M]
"My father is nothing stupid. I guess my father has an idea about being a father, too. Kings like my father have sesame seeds in this world."
"Out of the way?
"It means the situation in this country is not special. There are many countries where the inequality between rich and poor is worse than this."
"It doesn't mean anything compared to a low place."
"That's right. So make it better."
Duke would surely be a good king, I was sure as I looked at his expression then.
Never running away, that attitude in the face of the problem reminds Alicia.
... because we are so good, I suppose we think the King is incompetent. There are many ruthless kings, mad kings, merciful kings, and kings of all kinds in the world. I've never met him, but he says it's information I read in the book.
If you think so, maybe the king of this country just isn't a tyrant.
I just can't forgive you for locking us up in a poor village. I don't think I can help but keep dangerous people locked up, but I still think that's the wrong way to do it.
"It's an honor that the prince needs me."
With that said, he turned to me with the expression "it would be natural".
I was so happy with that. [M] Once again, I realize how valuable my place is that Alicia gave me.
"There's no way we can do anything when Alicia's fighting in Lavar."
"Oh."
Duke smiled gently at me and stroked his head.
I hate being treated like a child. But it's not even a little uncomfortable being able to stroke his head. Rather it warms my heart.
"What do you do first?
"Bring my uncle back"
Duke answered my question instantly.