Outaishihi ni Nante Naritakunai!!

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"- I'm sorry. I think I'm a little late."

I was invited into the room. No, no, I said something of an apology.

I was going to rush here, but I might have been critically late. Positively, I thought it was because there was no way they could point it out, and I apologized first from here, but Theon smiled and shook his head sideways.

"The specified time is perfect. No problem."

"Yes, that would have been nice. Please specify here, because I'm sorry I'm late."

"Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh You don't have to worry about it. … but you are a serious person"

"It's only natural to keep time."

Return that to the word of Zion and sit in the seat guided. Lena, dressed in women's clothes, made me tea with a polite hand.

"That smells good. I wonder what kind of tea this is."

Smells like fruit. That's what I thought and asked, and Lena answered with a laugh at Nico.

"They say it's grapefruit tea. Refreshing and easy to drink, the kitchen cooks told me. If I told you I would serve it to the Queen, I would definitely give you this."

"Yes. Thank you. I'll take it."

If it's everyone's recommendation, let's hope so. A refreshing scent tickled my nasal cavity when I applied it to my mouth on the edge of the glass. I enjoyed the smell and taste, both, while drinking tea, it was certainly very easy to drink. The aftertaste is refreshing and perfect for summer. I also reach out for tea contracts. The small baked confectionery had a crisp texture and was quite well made.

I smiled and told her when I saw Lena's serious look at me and understood who had prepared this treat.

"Delicious. This, could Lena have made it for you?

When asked, Lena smiled more and nodded more than once.

"Yes! It is!

Scion, sitting in my front, speaks to Lena.

"Good for you, Lena. That was worth the effort."

"Yes!"

I also smile naturally at the look on Lena's face, who seems happy.

If you listen to me, apparently Lena wanted to do something for me that I could do about my hometown. I was glad to learn that had led to this baked treat.

"Thank you. I'm so happy with these presents."

Thanking her for the warm gift, Lena said it hard, albeit illuminating.

"Sir, I couldn't be as good as the Lady Dowager... but I'll be better, so will you eat again?

"Absolutely."

To say that someone will make something for you is a noble act in itself. As I gratefully accepted Lena's feelings, I turned my attention to the baked sweets that were served on a small plate.

"Lena made it for me. I wonder if I could take the rest of it home."

Lena prepared it for me. I didn't want to imitate leaving it behind.

When she told him she was taking it back, Lena was happy to say, "I'm ready!" He said. To her like that, I take out a letter addressed to her.

The letter was already unsealed and there were signs that it had been read. While I was sorry for that, I gave you the letter I had.

"This is a letter from your father. I'm sorry, but Ilya and I had to change the contents. I didn't want to imitate people's letters..."

I need to know what happened to the censorship. Especially if we're going to have an exchange in two countries: Wilhelm and Irvern, it's only natural to find out what's in it.

If it was true, Lena sifted and shook her neck to the side as she gave it to her, wondering if she would have wanted to read it first.

"It's okay. From the beginning, I heard you had to check the contents of the letter, and I know it's natural.... Uh, can I read this?

"Yeah, sure. Your letter."

Ilya contacted the island and that's where she came from.

Content is something that delights Lena that she was alive and supports her daughter in wanting to give back her gratitude. And someday, I'm waiting to come back to the island. That's what it says, it was a heartwarming letter.

"Uh..."

Spreading the letter, Lena worked hard to follow the letters written on the note. She hasn't written yet, but she has little difficulty reading. Sometimes it was a letter written in plain rhetoric, and she seemed safe, able to read her father's letter.

"Father..."

Holding the letter tight, Lena wept quietly. It hurts my heart to see a little girl crying, but I knew she wasn't sad, so I decided to leave her alone. Lena, who stood still for a while, eventually lowered her head quietly as she turned to me.

"Lady Zheng...... thank you. I didn't think the day would come when I could read your father's letter... and the picture..."

What was enclosed was a thoughtful picture with his father.

There is no such culture as to leave a painting on the beast man. But Ilya asked Lena's father to prepare one of the paintings for her daughter, who works so hard far from her hometown, and he responded to her request.

"When I get back to you, why don't you include Lena's picture this time? I'm sure your father would love that."

"Oh, my... is it? And it's outrageous......!

Scion, who was listening with a smile, encouraged Lena to be afraid.

"I didn't say that, why don't you try your best? You must have been glad to get your father's picture, too, huh? Don't you think it feels the same over there?

"Your father...?

Her eyes said she never even thought about that. But the look on his face made me feel lost, and I pinched my mouth just now.

"If Lena was happy, I'm sure your father would be happy. The painting will pass from me to the painter in the royal palace. I think the painter will be visiting soon, Theon, so I think he looks suspicious, but don't push him back."

"Of course it is. But are you that suspicious?

"... to the point of looking suspicious if you don't know"

The royal palace's embracing painter has a wonderful arm that is regarded as one of the kingdoms. But someone who doesn't care about anything other than painting can look like a drifter if he's a bad suspicious person.

I was stunned when I first saw him, too. My arms are very good... but other than that, it's too bad.

He has given a room in the royal castle, where he lives a day of painting.

He's like always looking for a model, so if you make a request, he'll be here any minute.

"... I'd say genius and something is a piece of paper."

Listen to me, Theon makes a subtle face. I almost wanted to agree with that a lot, but I kept it just to laugh bitterly.

"That painter would be fine. I'm sure you'll make something great. Lena, let me know if you can write me back. I'll let you change the contents again, but I'll definitely deliver it to your father."

When I told her that, Lena nodded cocklessly.

"Yes, well, I can help you, Master Zion, so I'll write it on my own until I can"

"I think that would make your father happier. I won't rush you, so take your time."

"Yes!"

Smile back at the temperamental reply. That's the end of the errand. When he stood up in a ho when he was able to play his part, Theon stood up almost simultaneously.

"Scion?"

"Excuse me. I just got a reading from Master Alexei. They asked me for help, so would you mind if I came with you along the way?

"Yeah, I don't mind that."

Surprised. I didn't think Zion had a reading contract with his brother. Unexpectedly pointing that out, Theon laughs bitterly "because it's convenient".

"Lately, I've been helping Alexei all the time. Then I was wondering if it would be helpful and better if I signed up to keep in touch. Alexei invited me."

"Really..."

I know Theon is helping my brother, but I didn't know my brother trusted Theon that far.

While not realizing it, Theon is also getting closer and closer to the Wilhelm people. Nature and cheeks become loose in the interactions that you can see.

But there was something in Theon's words that really bothered me, and I couldn't stand it, and I listened.

"Um, you know..."

"Yes. What is it"

To Zion with a gentle grin I uttered what I wondered.

"Theon, you can use reflex magic, right? I'd like to ask you a few questions. Um... the other ones... the general magic is hard to use, or what? I'm surprised you got a mindfulness contract..."

That's what happened.

I can't use the magic that everyone can use every day. That's why, because the neutralising magic I use is completely different from the magic and system everyone else uses.

Derris tells me that I can handle it as long as I practice, and I practice in my spare time when I can't, but it doesn't seem to be working out.

And from here on out, Theon is just like me in terms of using special magic.

So I thought he might have the same difficulty with me, but to the words I returned, I was disappointed.

"It sure was tough until you got used to it. But once you get the hang of it, you won't care about it later.... to say to me, is it possible that the Lady Dowager is not good at magic?

"Ugh..."

Theon knows I can use neutralizing magic. So I guess you figured out why I've been asking about magic.

When he wandered his gaze, Theon nodded so much that he said.

"Continuity is a force. Only hard work. No shortcuts."

"Oh, yes."

For a moment, I felt like an old purple garden senior pissed me off.

Theon smiled bitterly when he accidentally replied with a correct posture.

"Please don't worry so much. If there's no obstacle, you won't have to hurry... and if you don't mind, let me coach you? I think I can teach you some tricks."

"True!?"

It would be greatly appreciated if someone in a similar situation could teach me. Because you can understand exactly what you don't know. I'm sure the chances of remembering magic will rise far too.

There's no obstacle at all if you can't use magic thanks to Fried, but you've never been able to use it.

Unexpectedly trying to snort as it flows - but stops perfectly.

"Ah..."

"What's up?

Scion, who looks strange, really must have offered me guidance only with good intentions. I know that very well. That's why I couldn't get him involved in the fact that I realized.

"Uh... I'm so happy for you, but it's okay. Thanks."

"Huh? Is that good?

"Yes."

Smile and say no.

- Absolutely, Fried looks disgusted.

Because I realized that.

There's something about Fried being tolerant towards Zion. That's because Theon said so, but even then, he asked Theon to tutor him, and on the day I said it, I thought it might explode with jealousy.

I didn't tell you that Theon is my ex-husband from my previous life, and I'm not even supposed to find out, but Fried has a strangely good point, and he's like publicly stating that he's a jealous man himself.

Even though you have become one of your own, you will never forgive me for being alone with Theon, the man? Yeah, I did say that before.

- I guess it's easier to stop it.

I don't underestimate my husband's jealousy.

Deeply determined, Theon laughed as he perceived something.

"Huh? Huh? What?"

How can you laugh? To me blinking his eyes, Theon laughed again and opened his mouth.

"No...... right. Your Highness Friedrich is going to be angry, shall we stop him? That was an extra favor. I'm sorry."

"Oh, oh... how did you know..."

"Well... that's..."

I was told exactly what I was thinking, and I was too embarrassed to want to bury myself on the spot.

I've already given up being treated like a dumb couple in a way, except to be pointed out this way again. Wow, so embarrassing.

His face turns bright red and groans. But it wasn't a mistake, so I affirmed in a mosquito-like voice.

"Theon's right. He, the... because it's a yakimochi roast. So, but as far as I'm concerned, Theon's suggestion was greatly appreciated."

I don't want you to misunderstand that. When I told him so, Theon said with a smile.

"Yeah, of course I know. I don't want to buy any extra discomfort either. It would be helpful if you decided not to say anything earlier."

"Right... right... I will"

There was no such thing as Zion's suggestion. I nodded deeply thinking it was going to fit the most round.

I spoke to Lena as Theon watched our exchange in silence.

"Lena, I've been called by Master Alexei, so I'm coming out. Please stay away."

"Yes! Dear Sion. I'll take care of it."

"See you, Lena."

"Yes! Your Ladyship! Thank you for your letter."

Soon, quite a bit of time had passed.

Tell Lena, who replied well, to resign and go outside with Theon.

I walked with Theon all the way along, (there were soldiers, so I'm not alone. Safe) I break up in front of the office and come back to my room.

"I'm... now"

Naturally, but not yet, nor has Freed returned. I had no choice but to sit on a huge couch sitting in the middle of the main room.

One such person, I recall, is the word that Theon said.

"Only hard work, huh? Hmmm... I guess I'm not trying hard enough..."

I've only known the hard-working purple garden seniors for a long time, and what he said was convincing.

In fact, he said he could now use magic, which means my lack of effort just came to light. There is no excuse for that matter. I did neglect my efforts, so I have no words to return them.

"... I'm sorry you couldn't tell me"

It's not about making Fried jealous until I ask him to.

Because if Fried says something similar, I definitely don't think he'd like it. Alone with the opposite sex...... I can't forgive him for knowing he won't get any better than me.

In that sense, though I may be narrower in heart than Fried. But...

"... because I like it. I want to be alone. I can't help it."

That's what it ends up like.

And that's why I shouldn't beg Theon to teach me.

- Don't do what you don't want people to do.

Because that's normal.

"Fried, I wonder if I'll be back soon..."

Shake your legs with a pat.

I caught my eye on the ring that was glowing on my left hand pharmacopoeia.

Important ring. You can tell me and Fried are a couple, a visible sign of alignment.

Blue gemstones shine. A glimpse of it.

"... love it, my husband"

I mouthed the ring, and then it lit up so much more now on the action I had taken.