Chapter 469

Chapter 469. Love (懸慕) and agony (苦 W

(7) + Punishment for cheeky ones (1)

“If you really feel bad for me and leave me to the point where I can’t see you, I won’t stop you.

” But if not,

”

I can't yield to anyone who is close to me. Whoever it is. And Asha, you

too

. ”

But.. I'm quite selfish.

Asha stared blankly into my eyes for a moment. Perhaps she was quite taken aback by what I just said.

“Then I have nothing to say.

Before that, do you usually mention other people when you say things like this? ”

Asha looked a bit more sullen than before.

But it seems she's got her direction.

She kept her mouth shut for a while and didn't move.

Then, how many seconds did you wait?

“Then, since you said it's okay, trust Arel's vessel and say what you want to say. I will believe it and be bold.”

I didn't answer on purpose.

She didn't wait for an answer, and this time, she started to speak honestly as I advised.

“...I've served Arell-nim for many years... This is the conclusion I have observed from when

I was small like this until now.” She carefully held my hand on her own, not when I reached out for the first time

. And now, I'm looking at you....

As if I can't stand being embarrassed, I twist my mouth and blush.

“I'm longing for you.”

“Yes, I see...

” So

Arell

-sama will take responsibility for making me presumptuously say this, right?

” He smiled.

“Because you said it would be nice if we could all stay together

. ”

After making some conclusions, we returned to the hall.

“Oh, Asha? I haven't been able to see it for a while, so where the hell is it... Oh my God?!”

Maybe Asha's childhood friend?

When the young lady found Asha, she opened her eyes wide and was surprised.

no, keep your mouth shut dust enters.

“Oh... that's what it was! So earlier!”

As if he had realized something on his own, he covered his mouth and stared at us.

It has to be.

Because now she is walking close to me.

Unlike when dealing with escorts, from the side rather than the back.

So there's no way you don't know what it means.

Above all, Asha herself is acting as if nothing is wrong right now.

He said, ‘From now on, I'm going to be a bit shameless. ?I'll follow the example of someone.'

is this the result?

“Esteel? Why? Is there anything strange about it?”

“Oh no...

the young lady called Estill shook her head and walked away.

It seems that I have noticed something else.

“Isn’t it too much for a friend?”

“I can not help it. Estill must have been targeting Arel too?”

Saying that, Asha circumvents the approach of not only that friend, but also the other women gathered this time.

It feels like the escort is cutting out more than necessary?

“I will keep an eye on you more clearly from now on.”

....scary. Women are scary.

Asha's actions now are deliberately showing off.

not to overlook.

Anyway, while receiving various stares from the people around us, we walked over to Iret and Heia, who were currently chatting with other nobles.

“sister! Where were you... Huh?”

Iret is also surprised.

However, Heia seems to understand something.

It was seen faintly nodding.

Gotta go and pretend to work.

I deliberately pretended to stretch and got up.

Well... Anyway, Asha seems to be happy now, so let's say that's it.

Indeed, our family is also strange.

Punishment to the cheeky ones (1) Asha was facing Pena alone this time.

Should I say that I have been talking about this and that between my aides since the last time, or should I say that I was forced to suffer?

In the end, though, it ended up being forced to pour out.

I haven't had a serious conversation with her yet.

There may be no obligation to do so.

But I thought it was necessary.

It is also a responsibility, not an obligation.

“Yes, Asha. Are you sure?”

“....yes. At least if he allows it, I don't think I'll step back any further.”

“Hey?”

Pena glanced at Asha's face.

Certainly, he did not seem like a person who was pushed only by his mood at one time.

Well, the years I've spent here are as good as anyone else's, so I'm not acting on a momentary impulse.

“Then are you quitting your job as a knight?”

Pena thought that if Asha entered as a concubine in earnest later, it would not be compatible with her current job as a knight.

It is not simply a matter of allowing or not allowing.

Even if you are a concubine, there are many things you have to do in an aristocratic society.

“Isn’t it impossible to continue? Training won't stop, though.”

I have no intention of letting go of the sword.

After all, it was as if I came here because I was a knight.

However, apart from that, it is realistically difficult to take charge of Yeongji-gun.

It's hard to entrust Seina with all the management of the territory.

And it seems that Seina is also curiously looking for an opportunity.

it was pretty weak

“There is someone who has properly thought of the successor. I think I will leave it to you when it reaches a certain level.”

I was considering it right away in terms of timing.

There was no point in announcing her as a concubine right away anyway.

This is a world where procedures are important.

Even if you can't do it, it will be difficult for a year or the year after that.

Asha wasn't particularly impatient with that.

Because I believe that it is just a matter of procedure and nothing will change from now.

“It won't be easy.”

“....yes.”

Afterwards, after Arel acknowledged his relationship with her in earnest.

That alone doesn't end everything.

People will pay attention to her.

I already know to my disgust that it won't be just a favor.

Jealousy and envy must also be endured.

Pena is giving advice in advance because he has already experienced it.

“Especially... it might be worse since it’s the second time.”

“I know.”

“Those old ladies never tire of asking questions. You have to match even your boring hobbies...

“I'm prepared.”

For some reason, there was a personal feeling in the story of the hardships, but Asha answered straight.

With Asha like that, Pena made a slightly complicated face.

Even if you pretend to be face-to-face, you can't help but think about this or that in the end.

Even if it's something I already knew.

“If that's okay... I'm not against it.”

“I’m sorry, Miss Pena.”

Asha still apologized to her.

Even if you allowed it, even if you said so, this is different.

Pena let out a bitter sigh.

“...Still, is that what you want?”

“Yes, I want to live with Arell-sama... Because I thought so too.”

“Then it's fine.”

“....yes?”

“...The fact that Arell is prepared to hire a woman isn't simply because of external reasons.”

Pena had already been prepared for this day to come from the beginning.

Of course, he was aware of Arel and their daily lives.