Outaishihi ni Nante Naritakunai!!

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Liddy!

Enter the Great Hall with my brother.

Freed, who noticed me, rushed over.

"I'm sorry, I called you in."

“No, I know it's better to talk to her.”

Walk to where the king is talking to Fried.

There was a king on the throne, and next to him a father. My father looks at me with a complicated face.

I felt like my face was saying "it's you again", but I ignored it.

That's not the point now.

I've brought it to you.

My brother stands next to me and tells the king.

The king nodded and looked at me.

"Princess, my lovely daughter-in-law." Can you tell us what you told your brother? "

Yes.

I nodded and told what had happened so far. Nevertheless, Aeon's name is not spoken to.

It's not like there's a whole bunch of people here who don't have to know that much.

Crudely, when I told him that there were people who would be the trump card for Arcanum Island, Friedo made a face that he understood. Looks like you've got Aeon on your mind.

While my brother complements my story, he tells the king.

"I suppose your Majesty's intention is to explore the true meaning of Arcanum Island." If you ask for the names of the people we're protecting, you can be sure that Arkanum Island will be seated at the table. So please, give us that opportunity. "

Fried, who understood the main thrust, followed his brother.

“I'm pretty sure Arkanum will be in the negotiating table with that person. I wonder if what Alec and Liddy are saying makes sense. If you want to explore the truth, it's worth trying."

"... I see."

The king nods when he hears all our arguments.

"I'd like to know if I can find out what Arcanum Island is thinking." Let's take care of it so we can discuss it with them. --Good for you, Lucas. "

I understand.

As ordered by the king, his father bows his head.

That's what he told us.

“Who's going to be at the table? It's a wartime country. Although it is a discussion, it cannot be said that there is no danger at all, and naturally, few people can go. At the very least, it is a requirement that the person you call the trump card is a trustworthy person, and I think there will be a limited number of people who will apply to it."

"Uh, I'll go."

It was my brother who raised his hand.

"I had no plans to leave, and if I had a father, I wouldn't have to stay in the castle." I'll take Liddy. Is that all right? "

Apparently, my brother will take me with him.

I was going to run for office, so I appreciate it.

My father and the king seemed to have anticipated the situation around them, and they had no choice.

But Freed was against it.

"I disagree."

Friedo?

Even infiltrating his anger, Fried saw his brother.

"Alec, you're putting Liddy in danger."

"I'm just taking you to the bargaining table?"

"She's my queen. Originally, the presence of a concubine should be protected behind the castle. Lydie did the same. Without me, I can't think of letting him out alone. What are you going to do if something happens to Liddy?"

Fried is staring at his brother.

As for him, he probably doesn't want to go outside the castle when he isn't there. I know what he worries about, and he usually nods, "That's right," but I can't listen to him this time.

Maybe I'm the only one who can do this. I knew that, and I couldn't possibly have a cage in the back.

"Friedo, I--"

I want you to go, my brother told me before he said that.

"I know how you feel, but I just can't talk to you this time." In the first place, he must be the only one he trusts. I don't think we have a choice but to take Liddy with us. "

"... but..."

"You really know that, don't you?" I have to take Liddy with me. The Beastman is a people who live in gratitude. With Lydie, he would never betray us, and it makes sense to bring the royalty to the negotiating table. I can show you that we're serious about this, and it's easy to gain trust. If anything, Liddy will meet with their representatives at the international conference. I know Liddy has a lot of favoritism from the other side, and it's easier to talk to people who like her. No matter what I think, I'm going to take Liddy with me. Rather, if you don't take Lydie, I think you can tell me you're going to fail. "

……

My brother talks about the benefits of taking me with him. Freed listened to it.

I have troubles on my face.

Maybe Freed knows it too. But I couldn't help but feel like I didn't want to.

You can't protect me with your own hands. The anguish came to me.

My brother tells Freed that he can hardly make up his mind.

"If I go with you, can't you feel safe?" Liddy is your queen, but at the same time she's my sister. I'll make sure nothing happens, and even if you give me my life, my sister will give it back to you. Hey, Freed. Can't you trust me enough? "

My brother is amazing. Fried shook his head loosely to his side.

"No, I believe you, and I understand what you're saying is right." It's just that instinct won over reason... that's all. "

Your instincts. You're the one who wants to keep Liddy within your grasp.

"... that's right."

Without denying his brother's words, Fried laughed bitterly and eventually exhaled in small breaths.

"... I'm sorry, I didn't seem so cool."

"Really. - I'm taking Liddy. Is that all right?"

"..... ahh"

Although a little lost, Fried nodded clearly. That's how you see my face.

"Liddy"

"Fried"

I stared into his eyes. It's okay, I'll show you how to do it.

Fried laughed bitterly, whether he felt my determination.

I can't help but think of that face as the usual Fried one.

"... I'm sorry to bother you, but I think you can go talk to the people of Arcanum."

"This is what I told you in the beginning." Besides, as you said, I don't think I should go. "

If Freed can't go, I have no choice but to go.

Even though I'm a royal family, I'm still close to them, so I'm the only one.

It's about Aeon.

I laugh to reassure you.

Seeing me like that, Fried smiled more and more bitterly.

"Alec and Cain will arrive on their own... so just stay close to each other." Got it? "

I thought he was the father who worried about the child, but I nodded because I knew he was serious.

"Okay, I won't do it alone, I promise."

“Yeah, I'm worried about Lidi because she's a chauffeur, and I really want to follow her.”

I finished my sentence and looked at the soldiers who were watching us.

"--I have to go with them."