"What are you doing, Ezel? Say hello, too."

"... Huh?

When I heard the name and saw the girl's face, I wanted to praise myself for not shouting.

The girl scolded by His Majesty was the brave Ethel, who was no other.

"Uh... uh... nice to meet you, Master Luke Whitewolf...?

"Oh, my God, it's Ethel. Didn't you reveal your identity?"

"Ugh... missed the opportunity and stayed this way..."

Dressed in a princely costume, Ezel swims her gaze from left to right as Her Majesty Alfred asks her to wander off.

I was on my knees, losing my words, looking up at an incredible sight.

It was speculative that she and her brother Eddie were from some high-ranking family, but I can't believe that was royal.

No, there's nothing wrong with being more concerned.

Ezel said the other day that he would find out how much work the White Wolf Knights were trying to do and that he would work through his parents' house so that the Knights chiefs involved could meet together.

As a result, today's meeting of Chiefs of the Knights was held.

I was interpreting it on my own that I'm sure the nobility of Ezel's parents would have hung it on His Majesty the King, but did you mean it was direct to His Majesty?

Besides, Ezel had another appointment with Garnett at that time.

"It's Luke Whitewolf. The promise Ethel made with your man Garnett Argentia, he certainly intends to make. In view of your contribution, if you don't give me one of your special swords, I won't be dressed as king."

"Oh, thank you, thank you"

I feel sweat seeping through my spine.

Yes - Ezel had promised Garnett that he would facilitate a sword that would be the material (base) of a new weapon.

I still didn't see that as a big deal because I thought the other person would be someone in the aristocracy.

I thought it was about a level where you could introduce me to a good blacksmith in your aristocratic connections.

But suppose that was a 'favor' from the princess to His Majesty the King, it's like a change of story.

"Well, I can't take very long on this occasion right now... are you even saying something?

His Majesty the King speaks to the Queen sitting next to him.

"Right...... So, Alma Argentia"

"Yes."

The queen turned her eyes toward Garnett, not me.

"An adventurer is something that, even with a face that just says' calm and accurate judgment, 'can't suppress adventurousness at its roots. Otherwise, you haven't been an adventurer since the beginning."

"Ha-ha-ha! That hurts my ear!

With that one word His Majesty laughs magnificently, and Garnett smiles limply as she looks up to the queen.

I'm the only one who doesn't care, and apparently Garnett is used to meeting His Majesty and the Queen at this distance.

Is it because you are part of the Argentian family of the Knight's famous family, or is it the perception that you are the parents of a friend (Ezer)?

"Waiting for you to come home healthy may be one of the virtues, but I'm guessing you're not as satisfied with it as I am with it"

"... yeah, you might be right"

"Then don't hesitate. Stay next to him as long as you can. You must have the strength to do so, and I will help you while I do not extend it."

Thank you. First, Your Majesty.

Garnett bows her head respectfully as she smiles.

I can't even imagine it from my usual attitude, but it's Garnett who is also appropriately wearing his chivalrous behavior.

But it was a very elegant and soothing exchange if I only heard the voice color, but I don't know why, I think the spearhead of the statement was all pointed at me.

"Hmm, it's time. Does Ethel have anything to say at the end, too?

"So... then..."

When Ezel did a small, cough-like trick, she gently stepped out while sitting in the chair and whined with a serious voice the size of which was audible only to us.

"Shut up to everyone else......! Mostly all the time, if you find out your identity, you'll be alienated...! Garnett is the exception......!

It was a trick and expression that I even find odd funny, but apparently he has a real problem with being an ezer.

You mean you've had many experiences where if you find out about your identity, you become alienated, that is, even if you get close by hiding that you are a princess, if you are informed about your identity, a psychological wall will arise?

And Garnett is the only one who knows each other's secrets, and he's got the same attitude.

I see that Ezel is serious about making it better for Garnett.

"I'm afraid, Your Highness."

"Hey......!?

"... rather than treat you as a friend of Garnett's. You can come back to Green Hollow, brave man."

"Don't surprise me anymore."

Whispering with Ezel, he turns again to His Majesty the King and His Majesty the Queen and leaves you kneeling.

At that time, it shouldn't have been my fault that the two of you seemed to laugh happily as parents.

"... haha... I thought I was going to die..."

As soon as I left both sires and returned to the sea of those who fill the great hall, I exhaled a breath of relief from the bottom of my heart.

I was complacent that I was going to get used to seeing it, but yeah, the place where a character attitude is required is totally different.

If you just meet your majesty in a place where no one else's eyes are present, you can also behave without being too hard on this one, with a sumptuous and distinct character of your majesty.

But I don't know who's watching. When you look at me in a place like this, my inaction won't be easily overlooked either.

"I think it was done right. Isn't that great?"

"... it's the first time that Ezel was a princess."

"I didn't say that. He's asking me to. Luke, not just the other guy, but he told me not to fall apart until I revealed myself. Do you need to explain why?

"No... nothing. I'm guessing."

I'm not going to take it badly that Ezel and Garnett were hiding the truth.

I could not help but convince myself that it was a circumstance, and I would have done the same in Garnett's shoes.

However, it's also true that I thought the effect would stop my heart, so I just wanted to be a little foolish.

"Well, we have to rendezvous with Sylvia and the others next time."

Unexpectedly throws the question on Garnett's back with his heel back.

"Is the only secret I'll keep from everyone is Ethel's identity?

"... don't ask around. Clearly, I'm not mad at you. You mean me, right?

Garnett looked back and gently clawed ahead, closing his face to me from close range.

"I've been thinking about a lot of things, and I've been putting the rattlesnake a little further ahead of me. At least not until I serve my purpose as a knight. Of course, if they spot us, I'll explain."

"I knew you weren't ready for your heart?

"No, some..."

And Garnett put her lips close to my ear and whispered so that no one else would ever hear her.

"Secret relationships are funny, right?

The whisper shook the contents of my head much more accurately and intensely than the earlier tension of sight.

"Well, for one thing, that's the thing. We'll reconsider when things change again."

Garnett switched to a ladylike smile with only an abusive tone and tried to head one foot to where Sylvia and the others were waiting.