--Why did this happen?
In a wagging carriage, I twist my neck in my own heart. Did the person in front of you notice me like that? I smiled happily.
"Oh, is the princess not happy with my journey?
"Yes, no. No way....."
As he shook his neck to the left and right with all his strength, he stroked Kuro's head, lying in a mood on his lap, with his eyes narrowed, "Yes, I know."
Kuro slipped his body into his belly with a sweet voice.
The figure is very cute, but after seeing him today, Kuro rejoiced at the reunion for a long time, and without stopping by me, the person in front of him forever - yes, Mr. Theodore.
--I knew it... why did this happen?
"How many nights can there be to protect the princess? Besides, if your overprotective fiancée begged me personally, I couldn't refuse."
"No, if it's Theodore, I'd say no.... or are you interested in your neighbor?
Why are you riding in a carriage with Theodore?
That's because Theodore was to accompany Alta. In addition, Louis is sometimes busy with his work, and it is difficult to travel slowly by carriage. He is to meet me in the border town that leads to Alta.
That's why Louis is sending Theodore and Leonie with me. It feels very pleasant to have people who are familiar with it.
However, Theodore's interest is in neighboring Alta... no, about the saints of darkness in the past and the spirits of darkness in neighboring countries. I feel more comfortable thinking about it.
Oh, did they find out?
In fact, I laughed with a pleasant voice to my question.
Theodore, who supported his cheek with his right hand with his elbow against the window frame of the carriage, turned his gaze towards me.
"Well, I'll protect you properly. On the way and in Alta. And it's a long journey to the border where Louis meets."
"Thank you very much. I'm relieved to be with Theodore. Besides, I always have Theodore on my journey."
Memories of the past come back to the wagon shaking against Theodore. My memorable journey always seems to have a great deal to do with Theodore.
Theodore, who keeps an eye out for me gently, brings in a lot of problems, but more than that, he is protected by a lot of help.
"Starting with Marcel territory, Millicier territory... and now Orta. Don't let it get wider and wider."
"Yes, you can learn a lot about a world you didn't know."
It wasn't a peaceful journey, but none of it is an irreplaceable memory for me. I think all of them have made my thinking stronger once again.
"Whatever you want, I'll spread it even further. The world of Lady Rachel."
Theodore smiled as if he were a child. I'm sure if the ladies were here right now, everyone would look so beautiful that they could dye their cheeks and collapse.
♢
The journey with Theodore remains the same, and the journey is fun and light-hearted. He quickly arrived in the border town with unusual food and beautiful scenery ahead of him.
By the time I arrived at my destination today, the sun had already begun to tilt.
When I got off the carriage with the help of Master Leonie, I saw a figure running towards me from afar. Even in the distance, it was clear who it was to the blonde hair that shined in the sunset.
"Rachel"
Louis-sama ran to me and smiled with joy.
"Louis-sama, have you arrived?
"Ah, last night. Are you tired?
Louis' arms were turned around his waist to escort him into the Mansion as he spoke. This mansion, which is where we are staying today, is a detached mansion owned by the Border Master, and it is said that it has been built to be sturdy, even near the border.
"Yeah, I came slowly. Did Louis come running with a horse while you were busy? Please rest until tomorrow morning before you leave."
"I'm fine. I've been resting a long time since I got here."
Looking up gently at Louis' face, he certainly didn't look as pale as he said. Still, I'm worried about Louis, who is busy and easy to impose.
Did you notice my mood? Louis-sama smiled and stroked my hair to reassure me.
When I sat on the large sofa in the hall, Louis-sama sat next to me.
"Rachel gets tired too. It's Orta from tomorrow. We will be very careful, and we will not allow Rachel to be impersonated."
"Yes"
"However, in Alta, it seems that the air in the royal palace is not good due to the succession struggle over the undecided Prince Wang. Some of the First Princes were plotting to get Miss Carol, the Virgin of Light."
Louis' eyes changed from being gentle to being vigilant.
"I don't know how I'm going to get in touch with you who think it's important in Alta, the Holy Virgin of Darkness....."
"Yes, I know."
Looking up and nodding loudly to Louis-sama, Louis-sama exhaled to relieve the air. Then Louis' big hand wrapped my cheek.
"But don't be too scared. Leonie and Roger are there. And Theodore."
"Besides, I wonder if Louis will be there for me? I'm not afraid of anything."
Whatever happens, I have Louis. How strong it makes me. I'm sure it's bigger than Louis would have imagined.
I lay my hand on Louis's hand in the hope that it would be conveyed. Then Louis-sama broke her face while dyeing her cheeks slightly.
"Yes, of course."
"Louis-sama shouldn't be too overwhelmed. You may not be able to rely on it yet, but feel free to drop by at any time."
"Thank you, Rachel. Yes, I brought you an unusual tea leaf. Why don't you come with me now?
"Yes, let me come with you."
Whatever happens, it's okay because there's a presence that empowers me. Feeling that way, I smiled at Louis.