"I want to rule Hardist territory after I graduate from school."
That's what Lichten said early after he started having lunch at Isolte's mansion, when Marie smashed Cutlery.
Tracy, who had refrained, was taken by Claude where he fell in and he can't see Vance.
For nearly 20 years, my father, the Duke, who had opened his seat to be seated, held his head in that chair.
"... when this happens, His Majesty rather has to wonder if this was the purpose..."
I began to stare at Lichten in a state where the open mouth of the ladies could not be blocked while listening to your father whispering and grumbling something hateful.
"... you know, everything"
Elle said so in a calm voice, uncomfortable at the family table.
I know a great deal about the tragedy that once took place in Hardist territory and the involvement of my mother, Lichten's parents.
I don't know the details.
Because no one wants to talk.
The subject had been purposefully erased from my world as if nothing had happened.
All I know is that fact and how Liechten was at the time.
Lichten was nil, at the time he was taken over by the Duke's house.
I was in a terrible condition that could only be described as empty, either because I saw so many people die in front of me or because I saw my parents die, or because I saw people burned by flames.
Suddenly you cry and you hurt yourself, and at night you try to find something somewhere to go.
Over the course of a few years it gradually settled. One day Lichten forgot all about it.
I guess I just had to forget, I'm sure my spirit would have broken if I hadn't.
So anything in the Rufus family that seemed at all likely to be involved in the incident was considered to be perfectly secret.
To protect Liechten. And to protect your father's heart.
"Yes, Count Hardist.
I am indebted to you more than I can ever repay in my life. [M]
Thank you so much for everything.
"... stop it, it was something I did on my own, not for you.
There's no reason you can keep your head down. "
"Still.
Thank you on behalf of my parents for revealing the truth and for protecting my family in any way possible. "
A deep blue eye that looked right at me and your father then turned to Lord Elle.
"... Altenrich, surely the Hardist realm is a land worthy of your reign. I can tell you that you should rule.
But noble society is not so simple.
I know what's going on. You'll see, but that's too weak for you in the Rufus family to rule.
The power that is too strong to say that Master Filmelia has died and His Majesty has handled numerous troubles will sooner or later create a distortion.
The human thing is really on its own.
Besides, there's no way I can protect such a border while serving as Duke of Rufus.
Keep your eyes open and you will be weakened, exploited, and followed.
If we're going to get involved in his land as a Rufus family, it's just an ideal theory for a greedy child. "
"... please don't, Ellein..."
His father raised his face in a slow motion and stunned him with an expression that still seemed to vomit.
Master Elle narrowed his amethyst eyes and smiled like a prank, if not a mistake.
Oh, well, you know what?
I mean, that's what it is.
If you say so much, I'll notice.
I'm not saying anything because I think that's what Elle said.
I'm making fun of you knowing what Liechten is trying to say and do.
Master Elle just set the stage for Lichten.
Naturally, your father knows that, and that's why they came together.
"I will leave the Duke of Rufus' house and return to my Hardist surname.
I will succeed my parents, and I will succeed Count Hardist. "
Your father held his head again and raised an eyebrow as Elle seemed less than full.
He probably knew this would happen.
And I'm sure your father...
Your father has given up somewhere. Somewhere they've admitted that they probably want to succeed their parents.
"Wait, who the hell is going to succeed the Duke of Rufus? Nate Feel shouldn't allow you to inherit a woman's title."
"That's... naturally, you'll be welcoming your son-in-law"
That's right. That's right.
There is nothing in the family of the Duke of Rufus that could now be the heir that the Duke of Father has recognized.
Then it will inevitably be if Liechten leaves the house.
Naturally.
It's natural, but ever since I got my mind on it, I've been Elle's fiancée candidate, and I don't know how I really feel because I only thought it was Lichten who would succeed to the title.
Perhaps your father will choose who to marry in a political marriage and protect the Duke Rufus family.
Naturally speaking, it is no exaggeration to say that it is the greatest role as a noble lady.
My dishonorable reputation seems to have vanished with the help of Lord Elle, and there will be a great many who want to be close to the Duke's house.
Somebody pledges to spend the rest of their lives with each other, if it's convenient for them.
Good for you, Altostella.
Because this will help the house.
......... I wanted to try to fall in love once or so if I were to be selfish.
Even if you love someone and don't get paid, have the kind of burning love Aisha once had.
the kind of bond Elena had with childhood taming.
I wanted to dream about love, like Marie was telling me.
My chest hurts because of this.