CH 73

soldier's voice came from outside the sliding door of Fara's room, "Rid Bardia-sama has arrived."

Then Asuna called out to Fara, looking a little taken aback.

"Princess, Master Rid has arrived."

'...... I know.'

Fara took a deep breath before replying, "Come in.'

A few moments later, she heard Rid's voice say, "Excuse me," and then the sliding door was opened.

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Excuse me," I said, and I opened the sliding door.

Then Farah stood up and greeted me.

'...... Welcome, Master Lid,' she said.

'.Yes. I am very happy to see you."

I was so embarrassed that I couldn't speak properly.

When I entered the room, I sat down without being urged by Fara at the desk and sofa set up in the room.

Deanna, who came with me, was standing behind the sofa.

Asuna then prepared a cup of green tea in front of me and Farah.

She said, "Please take a seat ......."

"Thank you, Asuna."

Asuna smiled at my words and then stood behind Fara sofa as well as Deanna. I couldn't tell what was going on between me and Fara.

There was a kind of indescribable embarrassment between me and Farah.

Come to think of it, this may be the first time we've talked directly like this.

With this thought in mind, I opened my mouth.

"Father told me about this. Thank you for staying up late with me yesterday."

After I finished, I bowed to Fara as I sat down.

Then, Farah, who was taken aback, said in a bit of a panic,

Please raise your head, Master Rid. It was my vassal Norris who was responsible for this, so it is this way that I must apologize ......"

I finished listening to Fara's words, and when I looked up, Fara had an apologetic look on her face.

I looked up and saw Fara looking apologetic.

I decided to change the subject of the talk.

I'm going to talk about the main topic, I said to Farrah.

"Okay, I understand. Then, let's put the matter of him to an end. Rather than that, I came here today because I wanted to talk to Princess Fara."

"You want to talk to me ......?"

Fara looked a little doubtful. I cleared my throat and then asked her slowly,

" let me see. If you came to Bardia, what kind of house would you like to live in?"

"He......⁉ Well, that's a big and bold question.........."

At my words, Fara's face turned bright red and her ears began to move up and down.

Asuna, standing behind her, blew up and suppressed a laugh.

What's wrong?　

I looked behind me and saw that Deanna had a dumbfounded look on her face.

Then, as I was making a dubious face, Deanna gently whispered in my ear.

"Lady, or princess to be precise, asking about the mansion you will live in in the future, even if it is 'if', is the same as asking for marriage,"

Ah, I thought.

It is true that there are basically no "ifs" for young ladies and princesses.

Even if they did, it would be extremely impolite.

Still, if you talk about "what ifs," it is assumed that it is a decision.

In other words, it is nothing more than a declaration of intent to marry.

I felt my face turn red with "bon" as I understood the meaning of what I said.

But she and the people around me just didn't know about the decision.

With that thought in mind, I turned my red face to look at Farah and said,

"Um, yes. I'd like to know what kind of house you would like to live in, and what you would like to do with it."

, "Yes. ...... ."

I went ahead with all my might

Asuna and Diana were watching the scene, holding their mouths and trying to hold something back.

Farah, on the other hand, was as red as I was and her ears were going up and down.

If things continue like this, we will not be able to get anywhere.

I cleared my throat and explained about the mansion.

"for example, do you want a room similar to Renalute's or a garden?"

"Yes, that's right. ...... Can I also ask for a room with tatami mats?"

"Yes. I would like to ask you what you would like to see done without thinking about whether it can be done or not."

Then, Fara told me what kind of rooms she wanted step by step.

She said that she wanted a variety of basic Renalute culture rooms, including Japanese-style rooms, rooms with a mix of Japanese and Western styles, and a porch.

When I asked about sliding doors, she said that a door was fine for the entrance and exit.

I was surprised to hear that Fara spent most of her time in places with a mix of Japanese and Western styles.

She had also mastered a whole range of empire culture.

She said that even if she came to Bardia territory right now, her life would be perfectly fine.

I rolled my eyes a little at Renalute's gifted education.

Fara, to some extent, put it all out there, and after a final thought, she muttered

"I know it's difficult, but I'd be happy to have a hot spring ......."

"A hot spring ......, that's what I'd like too."

At that time, I felt a look of anticipation from behind me and turned around.

I turned around and saw Deanna's eyes sparkling and she looked so happy.

Then she said to me.

'Master Rid, Princess Fara, I am asking you directly. If you don't say 'I do' here, you will lose your position as a man. Please give me a pleasant reply to Princess Fara".

I made an indescribable face at Deanna's words.

It is very rude to say, "It will make a man feel like a fool.

Well, I don't really mind.

I replied, smiling as I looked at the Princess Fara.

"I don't know if I can do it, but I'll try my best to make it happen ."

"I am sorry for asking so much of you. I am sorry for being so unreasonable.

Fara looked apologetic and worried about me.

I looked at Asuna with disgust and asked her the same question.

n, "Is there any hope for you too?　I know it's an 'if,' but if Princess Farah comes, you'll be staying there, too, right?"

Asuna rolled her eyes a little at my words.

But when Queen Farah looked at me and nodded, I coughed and then Asuna said, "Gohon, I have a room in a Japanese-style house.

'I have a Japanese-style room, and any bedding will do. More than that, I want a training ground ...... no, a dojo, within the mansion."

"...... dojo?"

I rolled my eyes at this unexpected suggestion.

I know what a dojo is, but Deana does not.

I'm not sure how to explain it to her.

."It is an indoor training building for training. With the dojo, we can train even on rainy days. By all means, I would like you to show the princess how worthy you are, Master Rid."

Asuna's eyes sparkled.

I feel like she is in the same boat as Deanna.

Suddenly, I look behind me and see that Deanna is also interested in the dojo.

Farah has a "I'm sorry" look on her face, but she doesn't want to stop.

I let out a sigh and then said.

'Huh. ...... I understand. But I don't know if I can do it, you know?　I'm going to try to put it all in anyway."

As expected of Master Rid, the lord whom the princess trusted."

Hearing my words, Asuna also looked happy and put a lot of pressure on her right fist.

Then, Diana looked at me and said.

"Master Rid, since it is a good opportunity, you should also listen to what Danae and Master Garn, who are in the Bardia family, have to say. It is the maids and those of the house like Master Garn who are supporting the mansion. I am sure they will come up with a great idea".

"I agree with you. Then I'll put together everything I've heard here and everything I've heard from everyone in the mansion and think about it."

As I was wondering if everything would be okay for now, Fara suddenly said.

Rid-sama, I know it's not a good idea for the room, but would it be possible to take the 'cherry blossoms' that are in Renaloute?"

"Renalute has cherry blossoms?"

I did not know about this. Then Farah continued to speak.

Yes, it is understandable that you do not know about it. It is said that cherry blossoms are only available in Renalute. The flowers are so beautiful that during the blooming season, people go out to eat while viewing the flowers. But I've never done it, so if it's possible, I'd like to do it with the Bardia family,......, no,....…"

Farah's face was red and her ears were going up and down as she said it.

And I'm not so dim that I didn't notice the words I paraphrased in the middle of the sentence.

Hmmm.

This is exactly the kind of thing where I feel that if I don't say "I'll do it," I'll be a worthless man and I'll be obsolete.

So I said, not knowing what would happen.

"I understand. I would like to have a cherry blossom viewing with Princess Fara as well. I will try to do everything I can."

"Thank you for your support."

Fara looked very happy at my reply.

I've heard what everyone here wants, so now I'll go back to the territory and see what everyone at home has to say.

Then, let's put it all together and present it to my father.

If it doesn't work, I'll be disappointed, but I'll just have to cut back on something.

With this in mind, I thanked everyone.

"Thank you very much. I don't know if I can do it, but I'll do my best."

"God , but don't push yourself "

Farah is looking at me with a worried face.

But I was impressed by the happy faces of Asuna and Deanna.

Now, let's discuss one more thing.

I'll do my best to make it as simple as possible. So, one thing I would like to discuss with you is my desire to go to the castle town."

Deanna's face changed at my words.

"Master , that is not going to happen. In Renaloute, you are too stand out in your attire. Besides, there is no guarantee that people like Norris will not target you."

"I know, but can't we do something about that?"

I've come to Renalute, but my father wouldn't allow me to go out to the castle town because of Norris.

Naturally, this increased my risk.

That's why I came to Fara and the others for advice.

Just when I was about to give up, I noticed Fara looking thoughtful.

I wondered if she had any good ideas.　

As I was thinking that, she suddenly muttered.

I'm sure it will be fine as long as they don't find out that he is ". Rid,' Deanna-?"

'Well, if that's the case, the risk will be reduced, so it might be okay. ...…

Deanna, not being able to take Fara's words to heart, responded with a few weak words.

Then, Fara's face brightened up and she saida.

"I think it would be a good idea if Master Rid became a maid."

"Ah......?"

I and Deanna were stunned, not understanding what she meant.

Asuna, who was behind Fara, let out a loud sigh of disgust.