The Annals of the Flame Kingdom (WN)

"We have tea in here, sister!

King of the Kingdom of Flame with a bounced voice, Elizabeth Orenfeld Flame - Liz raised the pot and tea placed on top of silver small and smiled happily from the bottom of her heart. Erica's face, inadvertently voiced by a naive, unholy grin, also blew for a moment, and then shook her neck left and right as if she had reconsidered, letting her sigh appear small.

"... I'm afraid, Your Majesty. I, Erica Orenfeld van Flame, will sit under your command. As such, your sister, etc."

It's Liz.

"- and... Your Majesty?

"It's Liz! It's Liz when we're alone! I promise you'll call me Liz!

"No, Your Majesty. What time is that promise?"

"Li Z! It's Liz! Call me Liz properly!

Puku swells his cheeks. I showed Liz again, this time with a deep, deep sigh and a bitter smile.

"... only when you two are together, Liz"

"- Yes!

Erica also turned her bitterness into a heartfelt grin this time to show Liz with a smile all shining.

"You've really been the same for a long time."

"That's not true. Even I... Here's what I'm trying to do as His Majesty the King!

"... 'I won't work until your sister comes!' I heard you said that?

"Gu!"

Liz's body shakes like a little upset by Erica's words. Katcha, the pot and cup on silver all the way made a noise.

"Put it down before you drop it, it"

"... because your sister says mean things"

"Mean... you are? That's not the problem, is it?

"Yes, it's mean! So, roughly! Sister, you've come to Larchia at the corner and you haven't come to me at all!

"Gu!"

"Yes! That's right! Sister, I'm His Majesty the King, aren't I? How about not responding to His Majesty the King's summons! I always said," What do you want? "Isn't that funny! Sister, I'll say it again, won't I? I am His Majesty the King!

Now it's Erica's turn to get stuck in words. Erica turned to Soppo to deflect Liz from her blaming gaze.

"... Hey, I've been busy"

"What is it, that childlike excuse! Your sister isn't growing up at all!

"Shit, you're growing up!

"Where is it! It's not growing at all! Mostly with the chest.

"Whatever! 'Liz thought Erica's voice sounded. Regardless, Liz is not a good adult either - but I knew that her own sister was suffering from slight, unfortunate body irregularities of her own.

"Oh, that! Sister! The -"

For once, words out of my mouth don't go back. Still, Liz tries to follow up desperately to break the situation.

"... ugh"

"-... what is it, sister? Smile disgusting."

"Kimo-! And you're rude!

I put Erica in my sight with a grin that I could only describe as Niyaniya.

"Ho, are you really... Cohon. Ugh, Liz? I wonder what you're talking about? My... what? My chest... Huh? What's the matter with you?

Heart, chest up and say that to show, Erica. Look at Erica like that in surprise, looking from top to bottom.

"- Ha!

"Heh heh. You noticed that, didn't you? Yes, I'm growing up! Oh? Oh, Liz? You don't seem to have grown at all, do you? Ugh, heh! That's right! A sister richer than her sister exists in this world -"

"It's a pad!

"- What do you mean you won't! Overlapping. Excuse me!

Chaos.

"So, roughly! Here's the thing, even as a lord, you know... Terra! Terra, you're developing! You redeemed your bonds the other day!

"Well, that's... that's right! But that's not just your sister's deal! Or thanks mostly to Matsuyo-sama!

"Ahhh! I said something I shouldn't have said! But I'm not your man! This is Lord's vessel, including the people who support it! No!"

"Well, that's true...... but! In the first place, Matsuyoshi is a customer, right? There's nothing wrong with the talent I've found myself!

"Ugh! I care! I care a lot about that, but it!

Erica stares at Liz almost with tears. Now Liz stuck her breath in Erica's gaze.

"... that... that's rude..."

"Mostly! You owe it to Lotte, too! Lotte is not your father's heir! Besides, even Carl does!

"- I said, could you return my apology! Your sister is the one thing you shouldn't say, it!

"Oh, I'm sorry about that... but!

"And!"

"And what!

Just a little, to say the least.

"... because your sister is not at your side..."

Erica breathes without thinking of Liz, who lays her eyes down and shows a slightly obstinate face. Where is the reward for the previous words, and the soggy air flows indoors.

"... sorry"

What I managed to squeeze out was such a normal word.

……

……

"... for a moment, may I say my utmost?

"... yeah"

"... the Duke of Rondo de Terra is in the past a title given to several high royalty. But your sister is the only one who bothered to live in Terra and run the territory."

"... right"

"If the Terra territory is well run, that's fine. Redemption of marginal bonds... well, it's hard to say... if they're repaid properly. But..."

"I know, I know."

Small, sigh.

"Honestly, there's something sweet about you. But now, little by little, the management of the territory is improving. And the harbor plan... well, it was a bit of a halt, but we're still moving forward. You can redeem your bonds."

"Yes, you are."

"In that case, Liz! Now let me take on the treasury bonds of the Kingdom of Flame! That would surely make the finances of the Kingdom of Flame easier, wouldn't it?

"Right. With Terra's development today, we're sure it will."

"Right, Liz? I'm sure..."

"I am!

Like blocking Erica's words like that.

"-... I... I want your sister to stay by my side"

……

"... Lotte is a dependable subordinate. You've seen me since I was a baby, and you've led me to make no mistake. Sir Lausan...... even Carl, yes. Look at me, look at me. But... but!

"Liz"

"... Still, I want you to be my sister"

"... Liz"

"Your father isn't here anymore. Angelica, Mother Leezelotte... she's not here anymore. Even Lotte, Carl... doesn't always serve the Royal Castle."

……

"If your sister stays with me, I can do more. We can make this country bigger, bigger. The kingdom of Flame, it will be better. Your sister... If your sister is here, that's all!

From both eyes of Liz, a glimmer of tears flowed.

"... lonely, sir"

……

"... your father, your Angelica mother, your Lieselotte mother... nobody, nobody is here. I... I'm alone. I'm all alone!

……

"-... Nah. It's a joke, sister."

Then wipe those tears and smile.

"The development of Rondo de Terra, that's amazing, sister. I also wanted to hear that story today! Sa! Drink before the tea cools!

With that said and a beautiful grin, Liz poured tea into Erica's cup.

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"Nevertheless, sister, Terra's development is remarkable"

It was only at first that the slightly awkward air flowed, but the original friendly sisters. By the time the tea was the second cup, it was back to its usual 'Erica and Liz'. I want you to make sure that we care about each other, that we have beautiful sister love.

"I've had a bit of a snooze... well, I'm probably going with a lot of skill."

Let me see your hands flickering left and right. Erica like that in the wind of nothing. Saying that in his mouth, Liz took the word for herself, but remembering something a little smiling on her smiling face that just seemed a little happy.

"In particular, an extradition deed. I thought it was an interesting idea regarding that deed, purely. I figured... I brought it, didn't I? Both Matsuyoshi, who brought it, and his sister, who was judged to do so. I think it's an English break."

"Thank you. Well, there were places I could have done it because I was Terra. Footwork is light, Terra. You don't have any marks, do you?

"It's an enviable story."

Put your hands on your cheeks and let them - exhale. Erica frowns at Liz's tricks like she's tired.

"It's hard, I guess. If it becomes the whole kingdom of Flame."

"... right. There are many uncles, aunts and aunts, so in the kingdom of Flame. It's not as easy as Terra, it's hard to reform as Terra thought out."

"We're in the middle of something right now."

"I'm sorry about that... but still, there's no one else to rely on"

I'm sorry. I bowed my head to Liz, and again, flickering Erica waved to show her.

"Fine. I begged you to do a lot of the same... and it's your wish."

"Thank you"

"Don't ask for my sister's favor, what's your sister"

"... that's your sister."

"What did you say?

"No, nothing. Anyway, this time it almost took the form of leaving it to your sisters. Regardless, 'Rewards' will be paid."

"Oh? Well, don't hesitate to expect that, will you?

Smiling back at Erica laughing, Liz poured another cup of tea into her empty Erica cup. Thank you, and to Erica, who bows her head. No. Uh, bow her head and pour tea into her cup.

"Well, as we'll talk about 'thank you' in the future... Sister, have you been asked?

"What?

It's the Kingdom of Westria.

"Kingdom of Westria? What? You even started in the war again?

"There will be no war within the presence of Master Chris… it's just as troublesome in a way"

"... oh. I feel like I don't really want to hear it."

"Don't say that. You can probably imagine that, can't you?

"Marriage?"

"Yes. It is the marriage of Her Royal Highness Princess Marie of Westria and Her Royal Highness Christoph of Laurent. It's almost certain."

"Her Royal Highness Princess Marie? Her Royal Highness Princess Marie..."

Liz's words brought to mind a girl who cut her hair short on the back of Erica's brain and moved around vibrantly.

"Sure, Her Royal Highness's sister Princess, right? I don't know if I'm old enough, Her Highness Princess Marie."

"It's under my two, so it's already fourteen. You can't stay here forever thinking about your old" grandmother Marie, "can you, sister?

You're a fine lady now, aren't you? and Erica also smiled small and bitterly at Liz, who leaned her neck and smiled.

"Oh well. You're going to be that much already. You and Marie, and Jessie from Larchia."

……

"... sorry. I didn't think enough."

"... no. Yeah, that's right. The three of us used to play at the Royal Castle of Larchia!

Close your eyes so you can miss the old days, Liz. In retrospect of earlier failures in its appearance, Erica nevertheless took over the words once again bright.

"But... your opponent, His Highness Christoph, surely he wasn't over forty years old anymore? Isn't that quite the difference between years?

"It's a political marriage, so the difference in years isn't that much of a problem... but the problem is, my lord Christoph,"

"What is His Highness Christoph... sure, could he have been a second prince?

"Yep. Laurent's first prince is Prince Alexis..."

"Not very reputable?

"... with all due respect. In contrast, His Highness Christoph has a good reputation for the people. Perhaps Prince Alexis will become obsolete. Then."

"Are you sending it into 'inheritance', Westria?"

"It will. And that's"

"Laurent to the north, Westria to the east. It would be tough if they came in a double-sided operation, and the Kingdom of Flame. I guess we just have to get Carl to do his best, huh?

"This country will be over when things get tough for Carl, no more."

"Well, that's true."

One bitter smile to Erica, who shows off with her shoulders flattered. Then poured tea into his own cup. Liz sipped it, contained it in her mouth.

"The wedding will be a grand thing. It is a bridge of friendship between Laurent and Westria. I'm going to be there myself."

"Liz herself?

For better or worse, the state has a thing called 'character'. The Kingdom of Flame is only one nation of the continent of Orkena, but it was once a hegemonic nation that ruled the entire continent over its territory. There's nothing like Liz, the original head of state, bothering to participate.

"I'm coming, right? In Liz's name."

It's normal for this to happen.

"I'm going to ask your sister not to do it either. I think......"

"You think?

One sigh.

"... Marie made me cry." Your Majesty is invited to join us. "

"... oh"

"I'm not even saying my own parents... but Marie herself seems anxious to marry Her Highness Christoph, who is well above me... I received a letter inside"

……

"This time, I intend to take part in a personal position called 'Marie's Friends'. In the name of the kingdom of Flame, my sister and... and Director of Foreign Affairs Julius."

"What about Lotte?

"When I come to Lotte too, the boulders will be behind me in national politics."

Please, I beg you, Liz, I bow my head. Hilarious at the look, Erica waved and showed her.

"Head up, Liz. Fine. I'll join you."

"Thank you!

"Let me do that."

I've been bothering Liz for a long time. Erica herself is not good at tough places... but that being said, she is the First Princess of the Kingdom of Flame. I'm used to it.

"Nevertheless... you've forgiven me so much, that Lotte for marrying me like that. You think I'm gonna break it with that hand? You hate it, Lotte. This kind of imbalance."

"Home affairs interference, right?

"That's an interesting joke. It's Lotte, isn't it? I worked with the Kingdom of Larchia to protest... and I'm grateful to Lyme for selling it, right? I can use that too..."

And.

"- Make me marry, or what?

Give Erica's words a decent look, Liz. For a moment, too, Liz laughed like she had been played.

"... what?

"And excuse me. Kus... no, I thought your sister married His Highness Christoph... a joke of a less good nature"

"It's not a zero possibility, is it? I'm closer to my age than Her Royal Highness Princess Marie, and even I'm a member of the royal family, right? I don't know what to say... Laurent, isn't that nice? 'Flame' blood is better than 'Westria' blood."

Erica herself, she thinks her words are not wrong. As for the 'character' of the state, Flame is higher, and I don't even think that my appearance is so terrible that I can't see it second. I'm not going to make unscrupulous demands as much as leaning toward the state... and even if I subtract the complacency that is characteristic of my youth, I still think it's an excellent property. I think so, with my gaze toward Liz.

"... what, that face"

I saw Liz's face smiling like she pushed the funniest thing to death.

"No. Sister, I wonder if you want to marry His Royal Highness Christoph so much."

"Oh, you can't be! What are you talking about, you!

"Don't be pushed too hard for that."

"... Liz?

Another laugh at Erica, who turns a jittery eye.

"It's a joke, sister. By and large, there's no reason for Lotte to 'defy' you."

A lighter sigh of mouth on a cup of tea. Then he laughed and showed it to yaka.

Angelica, it's your mother's will.

"... 'I want Erica to marry someone she really loved', right? Thankful story... is that okay?

"With all due respect, sister... but I'm not going to make Lotte an instrument of political marriage, including myself"

"Because it is the will of Master Angelica?

"There's that too... Sister, it's Lotte, isn't it?

"What do you mean?

"You don't have to use us as a tool for political marriage or anything, but you turn it clever enough. Because it's lotte."

"... is that so too"

It's the '' of the Flame Kingdom. I told you not to leave the war to me, leave the marriage to me.

"... I'm so sorry for your loss, Princess Marie."

"Right. It was also in Marie's letter. 'I'm sorry to sift to marry a stranger! Why, why, was I born royal or something...'"

"... really, you're very different from the old Princess Marie. I used to be more of a mess."

"'- Such a marriage, I'll smash it! Sister Liz, please burn Marie's majesty in those eyes at the wedding! It also said'."

"- Oh. You haven't changed much, Master Marie."

"'Cause I'm Dear Angelica's Most Apprenticeship!' and"

"... I don't think Angelica the boulder was that unscrupulous either."

"Well...... but sister. Angelica, it's your mother. What's possible is possible."

"... what shall we do? I can't deny it."

Erica, a cliché. Though my son, Angelica fell lumpy fist bones on Liz's head, who was the next king of Flame. They are far removed from the royal category. That is.

"'Okay, Marie? If you're a man who doesn't care, eat even one shot of fist bone!' That sounds about right, Angelica."

"You're absolutely saying it. Angelica, it's your mother."

Show Liz, who exhales, a grin that neither Erica nor Bitter smile nor smile.

It's Angelica.

"Right. And Marie says," Well, if you try to marry me, it might change. "

"Really?"

"His Royal Highness Christoph seems to be from the Kingdom of Laurento, and we have heard of him as a simple and warm personality. Marie like a walking murder weapon... is that why? I thought we might get along."

"I wonder if that's the mon?

Erica responds empty-handed while drinking tea. Turn one bitter smile on Erica like that.

"Besides... we don't always go smart because we like each other."

Later, hah - sigh a lot louder to show, Liz. Erica's eyebrows picked up when she had no heart or looked tired.

"What's wrong, Liz?

"No... Actually, there was a bit of a problem, wasn't there? I'm talking about marriage entanglement, but hey... here's the thing..."

Liz with a bad tooth cut when not. Erica's 'kindness' hurt to look like that.

"... if I can help you, I can help you, Liz?

"But..."

"Don't worry about it, okay? I'm not friends with Liz. Say anything, right?

Erica smiles like a bodhisattva. Liz's face broke with delight at the appearance of such Erica.

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"... Coata, are you there?

"... and Erica? What's wrong, no - what's really going on? Buddha on top like that."

"Time, have you? Can you hang out with me for a second?

"Time, is it? Well, I do... uh, hang out?

"Well, let's go."

"Hey, Erica! I'm going... but where are you going?

Leaving Liz's private room, it was Kota's room that Erica headed first. When I caught Kota reading a book indoors, I sighed one like I was tired.

"I'll walk through the details... but just to be brief, huh?

"Say what?

"... a consoling clerk for a runaway father...?

"... Yes?