The bottomlessness of Arnold could be described as some kind of magic.
If it hadn't been for this tense air, I might have inadvertently fallen in love.
Arnold, who you don't know, puts his eyes down.
"I'll be watching your ex-fiancé for a while." But you don't have to worry about anything. "
"That's not how it works."
Leechee managed to exhale and begged Arnold.
“Can I accompany you on your next business trip? I will make sure not to cause any inconvenience....."
……
Then Arnold said after he had raised his eyebrows.
"It can't be helped.... I promised you that I would do what you asked me to do."
Thank you, Your Highness Arnold!
When he made up his smile, Arnold sighed.
Strangely enough, he takes his gaze off Leeche.
Because the rain bamboo slammed the roof of the east house.
It's a rainstorm. Maybe it'll stop soon.
"If you say so, then so be it."
“Is your time okay? If I hadn't been here a little longer....."
While saying that, Leechee looked up at the roof. And then I noticed it for the first time.
The four pillars that support the roof are carved with the figure of a girl that tells of the seasons. The design is somewhat familiar to many people who live in this world.
(This east house, decorated with columns and handrails, has a Krushche motif.)
Krushades are believed in by the majority of nations in the world. Especially if you become a nobleman or royalty, there are many devout believers.
But there must be a reason why this castle has a Krushche-inspired resting place.
(Perhaps this is......)
It must have been Arnold's understanding that Leechee thought that way.
Arnold looked at Leechee's pillars in the same way, and then said, "I don't care."
“I thought the structures where there were no human beings left would soon be decaying.”
That's a very pale voice.
However, even if there is no one to take care of it, it is retained unexpectedly.
Your Highness Arnold......
Of course, this Higashi House has never been used.
Arnold must have been in the tower at a young age.
And perhaps he also knew of the existence of this Higashi family. Imagining such a thing made Leechee's chest bitter.
(The Krushade inscription on this pillar celebrates the birth of a loving child...)
It is probably the east house that was built for Arnold's mother, who was a Crusader witch princess, and for Arnold, who was born.
However, Arnold told me earlier that he had never been used.
Is it true that this east house was built formally, not by the will of Arnold's mother?
"You didn't know that your birthday would be celebrated by your loved ones."
Imagining little Arnold, somehow Leechee felt like crying out loud.
Besides, I think.
(When Lord Arnold looked up at your father earlier, there was a suppressed murderous spirit.)
It was so far away that it might not be read by the current Emperor, but it was clearly conveyed to Leechee.
But that's not a problem.
(On the other hand, the emperor's murderous intent was unlikely to be hidden. It was like playing and provoking, and I could see that it wasn't serious....)
Remembering that, Leechee clenched her hands.
(--It was not me who was the target of that murderous intent, but His Royal Highness Arnold, who was the real child)
Arnold's real father has been so murderous.
Arnold himself would have noticed that. In addition to that, he was committed to protecting and protecting the leeches that were hit.
"... I want it to be the twelfth moon soon"
Leechee suddenly said that while enduring the agony of wanting to cry, Arnold looked strange.
“We're celebrating His Highness Arnold's birthday. Since it is our 20th birthday, we will celebrate it with a grand celebration that will bring back all of the past 20 years!"
…………
Arnold tells me to correct it after thinking about it a little bit.
"... the ritual of marriage comes before that."
Of course, the marriage ceremony has passed!
"If you haven't forgotten, that's fine."
It can't be forgotten. Arnold can say that because he doesn't know that Leechee has been bothered by her wedding kiss.
"And before that, your birthday."
"...... I'll do that later..."
It's Arnold's birthday now. Leechee pulls his sleeve tight and preaches enthusiastically.
"It's a celebration of His Highness Arnold's birth." Please be prepared, okay? "
……
Then Arnold narrows his eyes and mouth.
"... where else would it be necessary to celebrate the birth of a living human being at the expense of several others?"
"...... ah"
I'm sure Arnold's true meaning is the words that seem to be scratched away by the sound of the rain.
Somewhere it sounded empty, but it was unusual for Arnold's voice. The sound of his spinning should be heard clearly at all times, even when his voice is not so loud.
"--I 'm..."
That's why Leechee stretches her hands towards Arnold.
I pulled the cheek as if before I kissed it, and I looked it in the eye without letting it escape.
“It's good to meet you. Even if some fate leads you to kill me."
Arnold was slightly breathless.
Leechee said, feeling the shake clearly in her blue eyes.
"I am grateful to His Highness Arnold for being born into this world."...... I want to thank and bless you for your birth..... "
――――……
Arnold lowered his eyes very gently.
Then she gently layered her hand on Leechee's hand and gently let go of her right hand.
With that, she squeezed her cheeks against the left hand of the remaining leeches as if they were sweet.
Somewhere at a young age, Leeche's heart jumped.
"Leeche"
"Ah, hah, yes..."
”... even if you talk about it, don't tell me I'll kill you”
It sounded like a bit of a sarcasm, and my chest suddenly became bitter.
Nevertheless, he reflected that the example was definitely bad. As Arnold previously pointed out, Leechee may be a bit inclined to treat her life lightly.
"I-I 'm sorry..."
"Okay.... I see what you're trying to say to me."
However, I'm sure you just understood the meaning of the word.
I don't think what I just told you has changed Arnold's mind. However, touching Leeche's hair again is even more gentle than before.
Arnold combs Leechee's forehead with his fingers.
Earlier, you were forced to be invisible.
Puffy?
Without thinking about it, I leaned my neck and stared at him in a daze.
"Even though it's hair, you didn't want to be touched."
"Bya...!?"
Remembering that, Leechee stretched her spine.
"Oi..."
Indeed, I thought my heart would stop in many ways at that time.
I was hugged and stroked by Arnold, and my hair was repeatedly kissed.
Chuu, somewhere cute, I made a number of sounds that made me feel ashamed to die, and I was full of spoiled acts.
Now, just remembering that time, my face burns so hot that it's too hot.
(But, but...!!
Leechee turned away and told him that she had to tell him properly, covering her mouth with both hands.
"...... I didn't hate it......"
………………
Arnold stops his hand tightly, but his eyes narrowed slightly.
"I-I know you did it to protect me...!!"
He leaned down and added in a panic.
"I also heard that Lord Arnold was very kind to me." I was embarrassed and ticklish, but I wasn't scared!...... I don't hate it...... "
Then, after a short silence, Arnold was returned with a stubborn companion.
"...... I see"
"And you don't believe me...!?" Oh, I really didn't hate it...!! "
"... it's not like you don't believe me..."
……
Then why are you sighing there?