Watashi wa Teki ni Narimasen!

I don't want you to protect me.

As soon as Reggie said the word, she opened her eyes and then distorted her face as she was about to cry out.

- Rejected.

Reggie is just a little heartbroken by the look on her face that tells her that she thinks so.

I didn't want you to look like that. I should have always laughed innocently if I could, and watched her run around free like a kitten.

But even though I have the status of Prince, I, Reginald Diaz Falgia, can't protect Chiara if I don't take it this way. Otherwise, Chiara carries extra danger trying to protect herself forever.

To avoid that, I couldn't really do what she wanted.

As for this invasion of Luain, it also became a remorse that I was tipped off by her but I was moved further than I thought. It's enough to remind me that there are few things I can reach that I can make.

In the first place, the weapons in Reggie's hands are weak to cover something up.

Nobles who trust their grandfather. As long as the king was taken by Ruein, the nobles made a change of policy and rushed him closer to Reggie. Neither does such a foundation of self-support find out who is being held weak and manipulated by Ruein again.

More importantly, it hurt to keep away those who used it as intermediaries when the king hated the power of his grandfather and could not trust those whom his grandfather used either.

It was fortunate in my unhappiness to hold my aunt's hand and stay connected with some merchants alone. However, there are delays and leaks in information due to the extent to which the merchant is connected to Ruein through the southern countries.

The merchant who deals directly with Ruein is the breath of King Ruein. Even as I let people dive in, I don't do anything to take newcomers to my country's stores because I'm on high alert there.... Though I was wondering if that's why Ruein was still going to invade Falzia.

Moreover, this invasion also resonated via Salehardo, which was often obscured by Falgia. Because Salehard was also a country that sometimes had things to do with Ruein.

As a result, Chiara felt cornered, choosing to be a magician, even if she knew reinforcements were coming.

Cut someone off. I've never thought about it. I guess she couldn't have turned away from the battle where sacrifices would be made and hidden.

But that's fine.

Because I don't think it's Chiara to think that way that someone can't help but fight and die instead of standing on the arrow.

If that's her choice, I'd like to admit it. Because I'm not going to be free.

Instead, let me keep away from anything that might add up to her.

The day after the army left.

I was allowed to move in the room, so with Aunt Beatrice, I got a visit from a certain person.

Cecilia came through the open door as Growl and other escort knights stood everywhere in the room.

Wearing a plain dress of light tea for travel, she has decided to lean on the southern Roderk territory from now on.

Today is my departure day, so I came to say hello for the last time.

Cecilia fell on her knees and drooped her head as she crept, a few steps from the door.

"I apologize for any inconvenience this time because of my involvement. I don't expect you to forgive me. Still, thank you very much for your time before you travel…"

Cecilia takes a breath and looks up to ask how this one looks.

Whether you forgive me or not. Are you angry? Or - wouldn't you feel sorry for yourself for me for a little while?

With such emotional expression, Reggie turns away the gaze she observes calmly and does not gaze at her.

Cecilia seems to have felt a little bit of bitterness in this one, which hasn't changed slightly.

But this is fine. If Reggie doesn't have the slightest glimpse of her fiancée candidacy, there will be no pale gratitude for her or the expectation that she may be a kind person. You'll never ask for sweet feelings about Reggie again.

I don't care if you ask me.

Because Reggie would not have chosen her either way as the one standing next to her. It doesn't make sense to be together in a woman who doesn't even have the temper to fight together. Because I don't have a hobby for observing it break. That would be unfortunate for her, too.

instead of Reggie, who's not going to say anything, or Beatrice spoke to Cecilia

"We also know about your parents. He also tried to protect His Highness while not having the skill to resist. Take care of yourself, though this will mean a long journey after a long one for Cecilia. We have included this with our attendants, so we will definitely send them to Roderk."

"Thank you for your generosity"

Cecilia bows her head again. Then I stood up and after looking at Reggie only slightly untrained, I tried to say goodbye.

"I'm just sorry that I can't do anything, but I wish you all a victory and peace in Falgia. Peace is upon us. At dawn, thanks again to my parents..."

"I'm afraid you just have to be prepared for that," "Huh?

Cecilia and Beatrice all of a sudden turn their gaze to Reggie with their mouths shut. Reggie doesn't even stop talking there, but goes on and tells her.

"Because Salehardo occupies Trisfeed, we can predict that that region, close to that country, has been talking to Ruein because it was originally owned by Salehardo. It is not in their interest, then, to keep the Count or Countess alive. … there will still be a definite report, but it is unlikely that he will be alive first"

"Reginald, it's..."

Caring for Cecilia, who turned white like paper, Beatrice tried to stop Reggie from speaking. But Reggie ignores it.

"Baron Rodelk just lost his young lady a while ago. That's why they'll welcome you in with pleasure. At this time, it is good to keep you hidden. You should consider stabilizing your current life first. On the road, be careful."

"Ha... yes"

The family has no chance of being helped. It was Cecilia, who had been clearly told, but managed to leave the room prompted from Reggie's room, with a flashing expression.

Cecilia leaves, Reggie and Beatrice. And silence comes to the room where only the knights of the escort have become. It was Beatrice who sighed deeply that broke it right away.

"Nevertheless."

Beatrice looks at Reggie with a slightly troubled look.

You want to say there's no forgiveness, Reggie knows. Sure, I don't think I can help but call it a tough response when it comes to shattering hopes.

"I think it's a pretty tolerant approach, depending on what you think."

"Really?

"Now she won't be confused, no matter who comes into contact with her. Besides, if it is not a place to live, but a place to accept me as my second home, I will not be able to do anything else to get used to it. Now the spiciness will fade in the meantime."

Though on behalf of his deceased daughter, he was lovingly comforted by Baroness Rodelk and his wife, the world

If they were burning the story, they would be more comfortable than being treated like swelling in Evrard.

And it was declared that there was no one left to rely on. Cecilia will also do everything in her power to stipulate that Baroness Rodelk and his wife will have to like it, and soon become familiar with some land.

At the same time, if you show up before this one again about Trisfeed, now is the time to get rid of her.

You said you created a place to feel safe, but you can't throw it away and push it to the battlefield. Because it can definitely be judged to be working at the behest of the Luein army.

We can also make Chiara avoid seeing her then.

Chiara, who is too kind, will believe me if she begs me to help her because her family matters, because she may be alive. Distracted by the fact that I can't save her, this one is more unrepentant if anything happens to her.

Regardless of the enemy allies, I didn't want Chiara to be slightly hurt by letting the dead out.

"By the time I started nostalgic for it, I would also no longer let Baroness Rodelk make a hard report of the death of my real parents. Above all, you'll never rely on me for this hard response again."

Beatrice had her hands on her forehead to say that it was not to break the circle between the two sides that got her a new family, but also for herself.

"That was quite a hassle, you..."

"Because it was a real pain in the ass who knew it would be an enemy but couldn't pay the front door"

I had no choice but to keep Chiara away, and yet I've been in contact, so I took her with me just in case. I still couldn't fully protect you, so I want you to forgive me for feeling bitter.

"Yes, Auntie. In three days, I'll be leaving here, too."

"Is your body okay?

Reggie nods.

"Scratches are almost like nothing. Under the influence of that 'poison', my body was just like invaded by a high fever."

After the fever drops thanks to it, it also recovers quickly. Even in the last three days, Growls persuaded me to take care and take some more time off.

Reggie needs to catch up with the army as soon as he can.

Of course, I know there are people beside me who would never leave if it was about Chiara. I was completely unwilling to leave it to you.