After leaving Bates's office, Ardal and I stretched our legs in the garden, as we still had a short time to get back to work.
I sigh at the amount of information I've been given, but I don't think I can help it.
Well, if you sigh too much, you might run away with happiness, so be careful!
"... but I'm glad that Ardal is rightfully valued."
It's really heartfelt.
I think it was because the people around me had properly evaluated him that he was accepted as the youngest member of the Kingsguard and without being bullied in the workplace even if someone told him something.
By the way, Hans is a colleague of mine in the same room, but since he joined the army afterwards, he is actually a junior, but... he seems to be close to his age!
Maybe it's because you're such a friendly person that Ardal can hang out with you without worrying.
... I feel that Hans has a lot to offer, but I just hope that the look you're showing Ardal isn't a lie at least...
Yeah?
"No, it's just a solitary conversation. Even so, I'm also going to participate in the awards ceremony... I guess I'll have to wait for the maid to contact me, but what do I have to do?"
"I can't say anything about that because I didn't know about it either." I was told recently that the award itself should not be revealed, so I kept silent. "
"I don't mind." I know how to keep it secret, and I know how to adjust it until the last minute. "
"... thank you"
"But that's right..."
The two of us can be here now, and should we talk about what we talked about earlier? I don't think it's good to put it off too much.
Do you want me to do this or not? It's not about my pressing, it's about communicating with each other or thinking about it... If we're getting married, I'm sure.
I think it is necessary in the future.
"Um, Ardal, what do you think about the titles?"
"Hmm?... oh, that's what Captain Bates was talking about..."
"Yes, I thought it made sense for him to say that." Aldar will want to live on his own, and since he's not too incapable of living as a knight, I can understand why he thinks of himself as a knight... "
Aldar thought a little bit about what I asked.
Noo, I thought I roared a little bit, and I watched, and then I roared a little bit more, noo... hey? You seem to be having a lot of trouble.
"Sure, I would be grateful if I could get the title from my parents." It means you can take refuge in the Baum family. It's a big difference between being and not being. "
Yeah.
“But I don't think it's the same as the Baum family.”
"That's right..."
"Well, it's true that it's not that big of a story, so it would be easier if you thought that the responsibility would change a little... but I'm sure that would cause trouble for Dean, and I don't think it would be good for me."
Aldar and Dean Dain are good friends, and I'm sure it's the same whether it's a family home or not.
But how other relatives perceive it is a different matter.
Bates's speech probably leads to the answer to the question that Count Baum is probably not familiar to us right now... No, I don't know if what he's doing is for someone else, not just us...
However, it must be easy to ask for that answer, but I feel that we need to be prepared and grounded for that.
Well, it sounds a bit clever, but there's no basis for that.
I think it comes from the experience of being fucked up every day!!
But I think this kind of thing is probably appropriate.
I think what we're asking for is whether we're going to have a noble way of life in exchange for some freedom, or whether we're going to kick them and get some freedom even though we can't get them up there.
(There may be a way to get both, but what should we do now?)
Marry, not only that, but we each have our own family, and we pray for happiness, just as they pray for our happiness.
If you don't tell me what's decisive, I'm sure you'll be happy if you just keep flushing.
Both Ardal and I have noticed that this is how you are arranged.
"Can you put it on hold for now?" I'm curious about what Captain Bates said, but I went to ask, but I think there's a lot of trouble waiting for me at the end, so I'll check it out first. "
"...... I think I'll try to explore it myself."
"I'm sorry, but I'm begging you." I'm sure it'll be difficult on my own. "
Leave it to me!
That said, I'm sure Sebastian or Nicholas will be the ones to rely on in the end...!
I don't want to rely on Mr. Nicholas if I can!
That frivolous smile in my head.
Well, let's call it the worst [wedding celebration]. You're pushing me? I don't know.
"I'm not a couple yet, but you call this joint work?"
"Kiyo"
Hmm?
"Ki...... if you want to work together, I'd like something more calm......"
I see. That's true.
What kind of bomb is that?
"No, it's definitely a collaborative effort in a way...!"
It's kind of embarrassing to know that we're going to get married.
I understand that this will become commonplace one day, but I'm sure that the majority of women in the world will still be illuminated!
Damn, you can say that as a matter of course, so that's what a good-looking guy is! I want you to be careful!!
(At least my heart won't hold... what if I collapse?)
Aldar, who giggles, probably doesn't mean a thing... but if it were this person at all...
He looked around for a moment, then gently hugged me.
"Hah, I want to calm down and live alone."
"...... that's just the beginning?"
"I know. First face-to-face, then awards ceremony, engagement ceremony, and marriage... it's been a long time."
We both understand what the aristocrats have to do, but it's certainly not a legacy... but there are too many troublesome ways to think about it.
That said, I and Aldar both know that it's important to get through this properly when you think about the people you're celebrating with, so it's permissible to be so stupid from time to time.
"I'd like to go make a ring before my engagement meets."
"I see... well, even if I'm ready-made,"
"At least I want you to look good in places like this."
Aldar told me that we would decide on the design and make it custom-made, and I'm very happy about that... but I'm also a poor person who thinks I should spend that money on my future life!
No, because I have savings, I don't have to quit my job, and I don't have to choose such a very expensive product by myself, that's just the beginning of my career.
"The truth is... I just want it sooner."
"Thank you, I'm glad."
When did you learn to speak the truth before him?
I miss the fact that I was not lying, but hesitating to say my feelings.
Even without a ring, I don't doubt Ardal's feelings.
Even if I buy a ready-made product, I will not put it on until my official engagement is settled.
"The meetup ceremony will be over soon, so I think it will be a ceremony." There is also an awards ceremony, and I will not complain from anywhere. "
"I don't care if you tell me." Even if the daughter of the Viscount family were to stand beside Ardal, don't worry, she would look majestic. "
I won't lose!
There are still people out there who say bad things about me out of jealousy, but I am me.
Looking at me like that, Aldar laughed.
Why are you laughing there!?
"... it's the opposite." Well, no. "
Huh?
Well then, I'll go to work. Yulia, do your best.
Before asking what was the opposite, Aldar dropped a kiss and laughed.
S-Speedy...!!