Chapter 97

Shion winks at Hanette and moves cautiously.

Hanette becomes nervous without realizing it and follows Shion.

I had met him briefly when I was young, so I was able to recognize him right away.

“Shion, it’s been a while. I’m glad you look healthy.”

“Yes, thank you for your concern.”

“Miss Hanette, how have you been?”

“Yes? Ah yes. Zion helped me a lot.”

“… I was a little worried, but I’m glad.”

Barhen is belatedly soaked in relief after facing the two.

The two of them founded the Knights and went to the outskirts, so there was no choice but to be concerned.

However, no one was hurt until he came back, and rather, he made an achievement and raised the name of the family.

If it went that way, wouldn’t it be possible to expand the size of the knights and be recognized as the official knights of the kingdom of Alain?

“You must have heard the news. This is the 3 princesses.”

“… Meet the noble and glorious lineage. It is called Zion Regard.”

Shion slowly looks away with a hardened face.

Her black hair was in a neat mess, and her blue eyes seemed to cast a faint light.

Her skin was pale and clean, and her face was devoid of even the slightest emotion.

As befits a direct royal family, he had a similar appearance to the king, but I wondered if his expression was cleverly distorted.

“I am Juter Setbe Androden, the 18th descendant of the royal family and the third child of His Majesty the King. Are you new to me?”

“Yes that’s right.”

“I heard a lot of words from my fiancé. Have you already awakened your sword skill?”

“… It was only possible because of luck.”

Shion calmly answered while immersed in his thoughts.

Now was not the time for Barhen and the 3 princesses to get engaged.

No matter how early, it shouldn’t be until the beginning of next year that the engagement will come out.

Even so, if the engagement ceremony was held so early, there must have been a reason.

‘It’s probably because I learned swordsmanship.’

The king would have positively accepted the arranged marriage with the Marquis of Regiard after seeing Barchen’s skills and personality.

Perhaps it has something to do with the fact that he wiped out the rebels as his existence was highlighted.

Above all, the engagement date could be set quickly only when the three princesses’ own intentions were clear.

‘If this is the case, the position of our family… … .’

“If I had been enlightened by luck, my fiancé would not have had a hard time either. Just because you’re in front of me doesn’t mean you’re acting modestly, right?”

“no. I also put a lot of effort into it. I just told you that you are lucky compared to your older brother.”

“You defeated one of the four great plagues, and you wouldn’t say you were lucky, right?”

“The White Apostle helped me a lot. My fiancé was even better than me.”

“… okay.”

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Juter looks at Hannett without changing the color of his face.

Harnette feels burdened, but accepts that gaze.

“How many times have you met me?”

“Yes, I remember seeing it when I was young.”

“You seem to have changed a lot since then.”

“Yes, I have wandered for a long time, but now I think I have found my way. I’m sorry I haven’t been able to see you often.”

“it’s okay. It is a pleasure just to meet Miss Harnette again.”

Yuter finally smiled and peered into his light brown eyes.

When I was young, I met Hannette and thought the same thing about how pretty her eyes were.

Now, I wondered if not only the eyes but also the atmosphere was the same as before.

‘Did it change because of my fiancé?’

Harnette hadn’t attended the National Day ceremony until last year.

There were various reasons, but most of them just thought that she was acting out of her own way because she was a spoiled young lady.

But this time, Harnette showed up, and Shion Reggieard was taking the seat next to him.

‘He’s a fun guy. To risk one’s life in front of His Majesty… … .’

The king once told the story of Shion Regard in front of himself and his siblings.

He risked his life for his fiancé, and refused to join the Royal Knights.

The fiancé also risked his life for Shion Regard, so the king had no choice but to give up first.

‘Why are you postponing the wedding date?’

If the two of them care so much, shouldn’t they get married as soon as possible?

Nevertheless, the two deliberately delayed their wedding and took a risk to the remote area.

It must have been deliberately dragging the time because he had a purpose he did not want to reveal.

‘At this rate, I think I’ll get married first…’ … .’

Since it was an arranged marriage for members of the immediate royal family, the engagement period had no choice but to be extended.

However, looking at the current situation, it seemed that the two would continue to postpone their marriage in the future.

I don’t know if the head of the two families will allow it, but since he’s accomplished quite a bit, he might want to keep an eye on it for a while.

“Barchen, shall we postpone the wedding and go on a trip?”

“… Yes?”

Barhen looks at Uter in embarrassment.

Uteru’s face did not show even the slightest change, but his blue eyes were shining faintly.

He wasn’t just joking, he was suggesting to himself.

“ah… It’s not possible. You cannot leave the capital unless it is important.”

“Wouldn’t Barhen be able to protect me?”

“I can protect you, but the 3 princesses must follow the laws of the royal palace. Even His Majesty the King will not allow it.”

“Isn’t it just a matter of getting permission from His Majesty the King?”

“… … .”

Barchen is speechless and ponders over and over again.

Uteru was strong enough, and strong knights escorted him, so it didn’t seem like a problem.

However, when the direct royal family leaves for a foreign country, a lot of manpower and cost are consumed, and troops are mobilized in the region to serve the immediate royal family.

The king knew about him, so he wouldn’t let Juter out of the capital.

“All right. If you get permission from His Majesty the King, I will go with you.”

“Did you promise me? Did you guys hear that too?”

“… Yes, I heard you.”

“uh… Yes.”

Shion and Hanette answered with their own eyes and looked at each other alternately.

Uteru showed a faint eye smile, but soon returned to his original expression.

“It was nice to meet you. See you next time.”

“what… don’t go first Miss Harnette, see you next time.”

Barhen hurriedly turns around and follows Yuter.

Hannette looked at the backs of the two and slowly opened her mouth.

“It must be difficult for Mr. Barhen too. I think the 3 princesses are stubborn.”

“… … .”

Shion silently stares at Hanette with her mouth shut.

Harnette frowned and met that gaze.

“Why are you looking at me like that?”

“Isn’t that what your sister is saying?”

“I tend to take good care of you.”

“It used to be really bad, and now it’s a little better. If you want to look closely… … .”

“Hey, are you stubborn too? I am patient with it.”

“Aren’t you tired of making excuses for me?”

“Why are you doing that? Do I look good?”

“When else would you ever say something like this?”

“under! It’s not even funny.”

Harnette smiles casually and looks back on the past.

Compared to when he and Shion first met, Barhen and Juter were getting along just fine.

The two of them were polite to each other, and even after they got married, that atmosphere wouldn’t change.

Shouldn’t it be seen as a pair that went through a standard and arranged marriage?

“… Should I have done the same?”

“No, that’s not like a sister.”

“Do you know what I am talking about?”

“Your sister has her own way, right? You just have to believe in yourself and move on.”

“… … .”

Hannette hesitates for a moment, then draws a smile.

Shion was respecting his beliefs and character.

He told me to have faith without hesitation even though he must have suffered trouble because of that.

If Shion hadn’t been by her side, would she have been able to get out of the bounds of being a foolish young lady?

“Isn’t the 3 princesses better than an idiot like me?”

“Didn’t you tell me last time? My sister just wandered around for a while. And I am uncomfortable with the character of the 3 princesses.”

“What makes you uncomfortable?”

“You have to keep being formal. How can I live because I’m frustrated? There are many things to look out for and care about. My older sister is better.”

“… You speak well.”

“Why? Does it sound like a lie?”

“I couldn’t be any better.”

“Are you confident? You have the title of mage right now, right? I killed the shadow dragon and brought back the loot. You have a pretty face and a suit that suits you well, so what’s the problem?”

“Oh really. Don’t tell me you’re pretty.”

“You say pretty things are pretty, so what do you say?”

“You’re compared to the 3 princesses.”

“Your sister is prettier than the three princesses.”

“Sigh… … .”

Hannette turns away, barely overcoming her embarrassment.

Hearing those words from Shion just made me feel like I was comforted.

I thought it would be better not to run into the 3 princesses.

‘Is it still far?’

Shion looks at the 3 princesses and belatedly follows Hanette.

The three princesses do not end with becoming the heir to the throne after being betrothed to Barhen.

It wasn’t long before the three princesses would prove their qualifications as well.

‘I’ll be able to meet you again after I get the magic sword of ice.’

* * *

Royal Banquet Hall, Setinos Quasar Exclusive Seating.

Right next to the seat of honor where the king and direct royal family stay, there is an exclusive seat for Setinos Quasar.

A total of five seats were prepared, but three of them were empty.

The golden swordsman had to protect the high seat because he was the current king, and the purple shrine and the silver phantom thief could not come to the capital because they were carrying out their duties in the outskirts.

The white apostle and the blue sage looked around the banquet hall and had a leisurely conversation.

“… How did you deal with the Shadow Dragon?”

“I was lucky. I was able to step out… Others have also helped.”

“Are other people referring to the Knights of Lihines?”

“Yes, I was taken into the world of shadows with me.”

Enritte answered calmly and recalled the two.

Zion Reggiard and Harnette Adelaira.

Without those two, the Shadow Dragon could not have been annihilated.

“It is said that the members of my society have been helpful, so I cannot help but be happy.”

“You seem to have taught me well. I thought you were an archmage, not a mage.”

“… Can you tell me why you thought so?”

Wilter tilts his teacup and asks cautiously.

The White Apostle was not a talker.

If he saw Hanette Adelaira as the archmage, he would have a proper basis.

“I found out where the shadow dragon was hiding and drove it alone. Although he was weak because of me and Shion-sama, I think he fought well.”

“You mean by yourself? That’s pretty amazing.”

“After that, Zion finished it. Hanette-sama helped us here as well.”

“According to what you said… It wouldn’t be a waste to give Miss Harnette the title of Archmage.”

However, even if Walter stepped forward, it did not mean that he could be given the title of Archmage unconditionally.

He had to discuss it with the Headquarters Headquarters, as well as several archmages, including the Head of the Royal Magic Academy.

Even if the consensus was in favor, it would take a considerable amount of time to finally obtain permission from the king.

“I thought it might be okay to give Hanette the title of Cettinos Quasar. What do you think of Blue?”