The school through which Towa and Mia pass is built on the grounds of the castle.

However, it takes about 20 minutes on foot from the entrance of the school building to the entrance of the castle.

I thought Mia didn't need someone to protect me for that amount of time, but I was made to realize that my prospects were somehow sweet.

Moreover, there is a troubling event going on that is different from my brother, Towa.

Mia, the boulder, was no longer in a situation where she could laugh that she was okay.

To be clear, it is becoming troublesome to be stopped by something like today.

Mia thought it would be better to have one or two escorts if such trouble could be avoided.

At dinner that day.

Mia quickly talked to Floria about her escort while she was in and out of school.

"Guard?"

"Yeah, I was wondering if you could escort me when I get to and from school."

Floria stared at Mia.

"Didn't you say you didn't want it before you went to school?

With Florian's gaze on her, Mia talked about what she had in mind until dinner, feeling the pressure.

"That was sweet of me. I didn't expect this to happen..."

As for Mia, it was unimaginable that there were people who applied motion without shame or audience and without paying attention to the eyes around them.

Of course, I have always learned from tutors about the dangers in this area.

That's why I didn't expect to come so openly to myself as a princess.

Besides, if there was only one person, I would still be able to do something about it, but if there were a few people, my mind would be devastated.

From the point of view of the princess, I just thought that I couldn't refuse it very strongly, so this is the end of it.

Whatever they say in their own words now, they will not hear.

With the power of the Queen, Florian, such a person could be eliminated immediately, but I would refrain from bringing the power of a queen to school if I could.

As a result of all these considerations, I had to be escorted.

Not all of Mia's thoughts were discerned, but Floria nodded lightly.

"I don't mind."

The response was too light, so Mia's eyes twitched.

Huh?

"Why are you surprised? I thought you said you wanted to wear it.

"Yes, but..."

Confused Mia, Floria laughs like a prank.

Looking at that face, Mia asked what was coming.

"Maybe you didn't have to, but you were ready from the beginning?

"Of course not. I thought I was gonna need it."

No matter how much Florian it is, there's no way we can get an escort for Mia right away.

It was prepared for times of emergency.

Mia, who felt somehow deceived, turned into a rotten face.

"Don't look like that. Above all, there was a word from Kouske."

"Your father's?... ah?! Was it that time?

Florian finally reminded Mia of what happened when she met the examiner before.

"Everybody said that, right? When Kowske says yes, it must come off first."

"... somehow regrettable."

"I can't help it. Because I've been around longer than that."

Mia turned a little moody to Floria, who for some reason looked proud.

That's true, but I'm sorry to admit it somehow.

"Mother, and Mia. Looks like we're talking about it again."

Until then, Towa, who had been listening to the story in silence, clasped his mouth.

In the case of these two, a dispute over the assistance of their father (?) may continue indefinitely.

More importantly, I'm in the middle of a conversation right now.

Whatever the usual casual conversation, this is not the case right now.

Calmly thrust into Towa, they quickly returned to their serious faces with a bad look on their face.

"Kohon. Well, that's what I'm saying, so there's no problem with the escort. Not today or tomorrow on the boulder, but in a few days."

"Yes, please."

The two men, who quickly returned to the original topic, started talking as if they had forgotten everything that had happened just before.

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A few days after Mia cut out the guard story.

On that day, Florian summoned Mia to the castle, where the school was relaxed on a holiday.

The place called was not Florian's private room, but a place where he usually worked on official business.

Mia won't knock on the door as long as she's inside the castle.

Since there is always a maid beside them, it is their role to do so.

As Mia entered the room, a girl about the same age as Mia stood beside Floria and her close associates on official business.

A girl with red hair on her shoulders and a face that she said was cute.

However, his expression remained almost unchanged and he looked straight at Mia.

After confirming that Mia had come in, Floria stopped her work and approached the girl.

Afterwards, Mia invited her to the neighborhood.

"Mia, this is Mikage, who's supposed to be guarding her school life. Mikage, this is my daughter Mia. By the way, I hear Micage is the same age as Mia."

Floria stood between them and introduced each other.

"I asked for your escort, it's called Mikage. Thank you very much."

Before Mia could say anything, Mikage lowered her head without changing her expression.

Mia frowned at the story.

Um, mikage.

Yes?

"I wonder if that's the usual tone?

Mia has heard in advance that the usual escorts are with her in the classroom.

Most of the day will be with us, but please forgive me for the lofty tone.

Micage leaned her neck without changing her expression.

I'm your escort.

Mia inadvertently turned her gaze towards Floria.

The Florian somehow smiled.

It was an unusual change, but it was well communicated to Mia.

I decided that I could do what I wanted and said what I wanted.

"I'm going to spend most of the day with you, so I'm tired of having such a hard tone. I don't mean to lose my respect, but could you at least crush it a little bit more?

"But..."

Mikage glanced at Floria as if he were wandering.

I wondered if I could do that before my employer, Floria.

"Mikage, he's definitely Mia's escort, but he's got some role as a maid. It is the maid's duty to live up to the Lord's wishes."

After hearing Floria say that, Mikage lowered his head again.

"But... okay. We will strive to be as hopeful as possible."

"Please do."

Mia nodded as if that was enough for now.

It's only been a few minutes since we met.

There is also the idea that you will get used to it eventually.

"Then you seem to be mistaken, but the employer is Mia, not me. Therefore, instead of taking my confirmation, please follow Mia's instructions. The hire money comes from Mia's pocket money."

"Yes, sir."

"Huh?! Come on, you didn't hear me!?

Mia opened her eyes to Mikage, who nodded honestly to Florian's words.

"Don't get me wrong. It's just coming from a budget that allows them to operate as royals."

"Mh, mmh. I'm not convinced."

It was Mia's first time to hear that there was such a budget.