The museum where Aldar spent his childhood seemed to be almost out of use now.
Of course, it is so beautiful that you can see it from the outside that it is well maintained.
I wonder if they are always in a good position to respond whenever someone comes.
The carriage was parked a little in front, and Ardal went out once.
I went downstairs with him and looked ahead from the gate of the museum... but... I was looking at him with a sad expression... that made me feel nostalgic.
"... Ardal?"
"Yeah.... the last time I saw this museum was when I left."I thought it wouldn't change... "
He left here around the time Alyssa declared her welcome... maybe twelve or thirteen years old... at a hyperactive age!
I'm sure there weren't any good memories here back then, and I didn't expect to live in Baum Manor the next time.
(There must be a lot of complications.)
Even so, when I thought that Ardal grew up here, my impression was somehow that he was "alone in such a large place"...
Is this mansion a little smaller than the Viscount of Fundid?
In other words, he was alone in the house where I lived as a family of four.
(That's why I miss you, isn't it?)
Moreover, the servants accompanying him, led by Mrs. Credritus, treated him as the luggage of the Baum family, didn't they?
Even though it's improved by Alyssa-sama now, my chest hurts when I think about it at the time...
Oh, are you a customer?
It seemed that the servant who was working in the garden for us noticed.
I have the impression that the person who came here in a hurry is still young because he has been hired for a shallow day.
Ardal's eyes were relieved by the dirty but clear smile in the mud and the air he was somehow wearing.
"I'm not a guest... but I'm not going to stay long."
Huh?
The owner of the carriage that we were riding on called out to the gardener who looked like he was dumbfounded.
"You are Aldar Saul, son of the Baum family."Now, will you open the gate for me? "
"Eh... eh!? I, little man!? I'm so sorry about my head and thighs!"
When you open the gate with a rush, you can see that you are not usually used to such visitors.
The gentleman's expression was indescribable... yes, well... even though it's a mansion I don't usually use, I'm sure the gentleman thinks about the level of his servants.
He means he's from the main house, and he said that Alyssa-sama is a trustworthy person.
I have heard that you are not only the deacon, but also one of the butlers.
Originally a member of the Private Knights of the Baum family, she retired to serve Alyssa as one of the butlers!
My movements are irritating, and I don't feel my age at all... but I was told by Alyssa that I could rely on her as an escort when I went out, so my strength is quite good...?
Anyway, I think you are a comfortable ally in going to the museum where Mrs. Credritus will be!!
(No, I think it's like what Mrs. Credritus would do if she were Aldar, but is it still the trauma of the past?It's not something that can be wiped away easily. Although the real mother understood and fell into various situations, the confirmation itself has not changed, and Mrs. Credritus' side of the problem will be the best if she doesn't touch it as usual. But this is Kejime, yes, Kejime......)
Somehow I'm more nervous.
How come you're in this building? You won't be able to end up without seeing Mrs. Credritus.
As a matter of fact, Alyssa told me secretly.
Why would Ardal keep her here where she grew up, because Ardal is the last place he wants to be?
It seems that he didn't think that he would say that he would go himself, and it was very surprising... He said hello to his son, so I guess I had no choice but to answer that I understood...
(Well, I wouldn't shut up if I were to say terrible things to Ardal!)
I didn't shut up last time, but will I lose this time as well?
At that time, I felt that I felt stronger as the head maid of the Princess Palace than as a lover, but this time I felt like I was the fiancée of Ardal!
... no, no. There's not going to be anything special about it.
This is how it feels, isn't it?
"If you thought it was noisy, were you a visitor you didn't even call?"Welcome aboard, Mr. Ardal.If you need me, please go home. "
I came from the side I thought I disliked... I mean...!!
Well, the gardener made a lot of noise and opened the gate, so it's not strange to hear it inside.
Mrs. Credritus looks the same as before, with her gaze on Ardal.
It may not be in the eyes of me or the guru.
"Aldar..."
It's okay.
When I was worried about the sudden preemptive punch and looked up at Ardal, he laughed gently and hugged me on the shoulder.
If I had seen her before, I would have seen her with a stern expression on his face, and his appearance would seem to have plenty of room.
But don't you worry!!
"People from the Baum family just came to the building owned by the Baum family.Mrs. Credritus won't be bothered, will she? "
"... the humans of the Baum family. Yeah, for sure.It is true that Mr. Ardal is his son, so there is no mistake.Even if it's a bastard. "
As always, the way you say it!
Why is this person always like this?
I may have been able to protect my heart only by doing this, but it feels really sad.
It's because I know the situation, but I used to be so angry, and I need cash too... but I won't forgive you!
When he turned his gaze to Aldar, he looked at Mrs. Credritus with the same calm expression.
"Oh, yes, I am the eldest son of the Baum family."
“... you didn't let me know you were coming, so I'm not ready for hospitality.”
“Never mind, I'll check the mansion a little bit and I promise I'll be right back.”
Mrs. Credritus looks more puzzled by her grand appearance.
It may be that she feels the change, which she has not known until now.
(Oh, I see.)
Ardal was convinced of everything when he knew she was his mother, and he accepted the Baum family as his family.
Mrs. Credritus stops unrecognized as Aldar's mother, frustrated by her unrecognizable existence and unable to do anything.
I knew it, but I saw it, and I felt... that these two would never meet again.
"Let's go, Julia."
Yes.
Take the hand offered and walk out.
Next to Mrs. Credritus, she looked at Aldar with an unbelievable eye as she walked past her like nothing.