382 328. The Imperial Princess wants,

"... leaving the knight, you can't do that...?

To my words, Captain Column and Captain Alan left their faces stiff with no reply.

Tiara, with her eyes round my words, compared me and the two knights over and over with her mouth blocked with both hands.

The two of them, jamming their words somewhere to worry about a response, silenced for a while. I stared back again and again as I pierced the silence until I could hear a response from both of them, too, and the wind blew through the window that Captain Column missed closing over and over again. I heard the sound of throats rattling from each of them as the wind swept away. And...

"...... No, either way, I don't think me and the column are exempt from disposition.

In a daring light tone, Captain Alan opened his mouth first.

It's the way I say it that keeps me from taking it heavy, but it still wasn't denied. to Captain Alan, who grins bitterly and scratches his cheeks with his fingertips. Now Captain Column also continued.

"Because we have committed an unacceptable lapse in this defense battle. There could also be the departure of the Kingsguard knight, the deprivation of his captainship.

Captain Column, stabbing himself with sarcasm and harsh words, closed the window this time so that he could regain his mind. Pathan, there was a noise and the inside of the room approached silently.

"It's my responsibility to do this. Because I am the one who walked away from the Kingsguard knight on my own and ordered it.

"It was our mission to protect you, including that.

Captain Column's words were directed at me a little more harshly than usual. Keep walking slowly and line up again next to Captain Alan. When I twisted my body toward them and turned around, they deliberately repositioned me in the front to make it easier for both of us to talk. Across the street from Tiara and the bed. Both Captain Column and Captain Alan looked back at me with a serious look.

Especially what you two say. Injuries to be escorted, and even the First Princess. That responsibility is enormous. That's why I misled my leg injury that it wasn't a major injury to my mother, and she let me slip home. Neither of us said anything when we asked the two kings for that mouth-to-mouth meeting, hesitating to enter into a conversation between the king and the princess, as did Chancellor Jilbert.... but that look was always rude.

"Then I forgive myself. I'm going to ask your mother and the Knight Commander again. And."

"We couldn't protect you. We couldn't protect you.

... Suddenly, a scream rang all over the room that sounded screaming and angry from Captain Alan.

Strengthen yourself unexpectedly by the amount of voice you've never received from Captain Alan before. Captain Column said, "Alan!" Speaking out to scold, "Captain Alan, who devoured his teeth, whispered," Excuse me, "he apologized to me and Tiara.

"... so as a Kingsguard knight. And as captain of the knight. Above all, as a knight, I intend to wear it.

I had decided from the beginning, and Captain Alan continued to grin at me brightly as if nothing had happened. A slightly lowered frown face, so... spicy.

"It's not what Master Pride cares about. Because this is only a matter of responsibility as a knight.

Captain Column, speaking in a calm tone, also gave me back a grin, but I knew I could see shade somewhere. My chest becomes unnecessarily painful and my voice becomes silent.

"It's been a short time, but it's been an honor serving you as a Kingsguard knight. Thank you.

"Both Arthur and Eric are excellent knights. Thank you both for your continued support.

Thank you, and following Captain Alan, Captain Column bowed his head. Courtesy, head down deep. The two of them were all so. Never.

I'm sure after this, the will of the two of us will remain the same no matter what disposition we take from the Knights Commander or Mother. Tiara is also sadly shaking her eyes with her mouth covered hands down to her chest. "That" sounded like a small overflow. Tiara also admired Captain Column and Captain Alan very much for being my Kingsguard this past year.

"... I'm sorry I couldn't protect you.

I heard it from under the heads of two low, sinking voices lowered. That's not true, I replied, but we both kept bowing our heads for a while as if we didn't hear it.

The last two people to raise their heads slowly and at the same time laugh with a calm grin. "I will continue to escort Eric in the meantime, because I think it will be difficult for him to take charge of the Kingsguard for a while." "I will continue to talk about his succession and the people he deserves in me and Alan," he said. It's like taking a really short vacation with ease. So I...

If I noticed, I would have grabbed both of them by the arm.

Suddenly, you were surprised that I grabbed you. You two stopped talking and opened your eyes.

I could easily reach the two arms that came close to me, but my own arm trembled and I couldn't get the strength right. It was so powerful that if the two knights waved their arms, they could easily be unshaken, and still the two of them stayed unshaken. "Dear Pride...?" Captain Alan leaks his voice. Good, I can't find the words. I also know I don't have the right to go that far. But definitely for sure.

"Didn't you so... protect me...

Shortly before Captain Alan's cry was cancelled, it is now time to say what he tried to say.

Captain Alan in my words, Captain Column knots his mouth. I can see for myself, how pitiful I look right now. Still, now, because I thought I had to tell him right.

"... Didn't you help me? Thanks to both of you, this is how I live.

He helped me.

Acting on your own, annoying me.

I don't know what would have happened if it weren't for these two then.

Maybe it was really this time I was losing my life. I let an ally soldier die in front of me, and I could have been hit.... worst of all, he could have died with that soldier.

Yet.

"Even though Captain Alan and Captain Column are both benefactors in my life. Thank you very much, why...

That's all I said, and I lost my word again.

There seemed to be something stuck in the back of my throat and I was very hesitant to utter any more words. I swallowed my mouth once to the two of them who looked straight at me without moving one by one with their eyes open. Still, I knew I wouldn't lose my throat clog either.

It doesn't matter if you punish me, if you're responsible, if you're a Kingsguard knight, if you're the First Princess. I know it by my head. That Captain Alan and Captain Column, as knights, are not the only reason to try to take responsibility for themselves out of hindsight to me. That it's not a problem that I solve with one of my emotions.... and the reason I do this now.

The moment I decided to put it into words, my vision seeped through carefully. I feel sorry for myself that I can only waste my time like a child like this, and I hate it, but more than that.

"... I... still want you two to protect me..."

As soon as I put it into words, I finally rubbed it up to my voice.

My nose head is hot, my vision doesn't shake and I can't see the two faces very well. I know you're turning to me, but I don't know if you're angry or frightened or even in trouble.

"I'm,... a princess who hasn't gotten to it yet. So much for you two to worry about... I didn't realize,... she's a stupid princess.

I didn't realize Tiara until I heard her say it. Without that, even now, I might have just thought you two felt responsible as Kingsguard knights.

But now, because I can see how worried Captain Alan and Captain Column were about me and... how much they kept hurting my chest.

"But... that's why. Please keep calling me……………….... please protect...

At the end of the day,... I couldn't speak well. Protect me, and I'll finally lean down and deflect my face from the two of you. I still couldn't stop trembling as I put my strength into my fingers holding both of my arms.

... I know.

If you two want that ending as knights, it's not for me to be held back.

Still, the moment you two are convinced you're deciding that. I couldn't help but get my chest crouched. If you don't like it, all rejection like a child fills your mind.

I was the almighty princess nine years ago, and I was certainly there.

Finally, I couldn't stop crying, and my emotions fluctuated so much that I didn't even know why.

Why, I don't even know why it's so sad or hard. I know it's not about crying so much that I'm speechless. And yet, for some reason, it was terribly hard and I wanted to cry.

I tell myself desperately that if they cry like this, everyone will just be in trouble, I'll just make them worry.

I took my hands off the two of them and wiped my eyes once stronger. I can't even show you the crying face of a mess, but I deflect my face. "I'm sorry," Tiara rubbed my back gently. As I thank you, I take a slow, deep breath and manage to keep my tears down while I take the time.

".................. I know.... that I don't have the right to stop you both.

My throat is strangled, so I speak to both of them again with a slightly lower voice.

If I'd raised my face with swollen eyes, they'd both be staring at me with serious eyes the same. I tied my mouth hard, my jaw was shaking slightly, and even my hands remained stiff after I let go.

"But please... think about it just a little more if it's going to happen. Please know that... there are two people here who want you as knights.

… as I noticed.

With that meaning in mind I held Tiara's shoulder as she leaned next to me. Tiara nods to both of us over and over again to respond to my words.

"I strongly want Arthur, Deputy Eric, and Captains Alan and Column to be the Kingsguard knights, not anyone. Even more so as a knight and… as a knight captain, I strongly expect from you both.... very good and kind of you.

Touch Tiara's shoulder and keep your hands free. And he doesn't say anything, and reaches out again in turn to the two of you who listen to me as if he's even holding his breath.

"... please, don't forget.

First, remove the armor from Captain Alan's hand. I couldn't do it well, and when I tried to take it off with chatter and a little clutching, Captain Alan shut up and chattered, and easily removed the armor from me with his other hand.

"Whatever decision you two make after this.

Next, reach for Captain Column. Captain Column, who understood my intentions, chattered before I tried to take them off. He still easily removed only one arm of armor from me.

"That this is all, … truer than anything.

One hand at a time, look at the two peeling hands offered at me. Both the arm of the bony Captain Alan and the arm of the tight Column Captain were knightly forged and successful arms.

Gently wrap your hands around Captain Alan first.

Mouth it at its fingertips.

"Phew... Phew, la... ⁉"

I heard Captain Alan's surprised voice.

The fingertips touching his lips trembled like cramps and were twisted with vibrations. Releasing her lips with her gently accompanying hand, she had a spasmodic tremor spread all the way to her arm.

Keep taking Captain Column's hand next door. For a moment, he pulled his hand toward Russia as if it were stubborn, but when I still reached out, he took my hand without pulling any further.

When I sighed at that fingertip in the same way, I heard breathtaking noises all the way to me. He took his lips off its fingertips, which kept trembling slightly, and slowly pulled his hand away himself as he loosened it.

Looking up at the two quietly, both Captain Alan and Captain Column opened their eyes incredibly and were too surprised to solidify with their faces bright red.... I can't help but be surprised. Because we both naturally know what the mouthpiece means right now.

"A testament to praise.

"... you are the benefactor of my life. And I wholeheartedly commend you for your courage and your achievements.

This is proof of that. I told him and turned to each of the two fingertips.

Both of them had their expressions hardened again with their faces turned bright red. I won't return anything with my mouth open to Russia either to my words.

It was also natural for the two captains of the knight to be confused. It is something that royalty rarely receives from each other. The importance and preciousness of its meaning, in my own understanding.... I wanted to give it to both of you.

The two feats are no shame. Because I know it's not an act that anyone can imitate… that can be crossed.

And just one more thing, that's when I thought about the words I wanted to convey to each of you.

Tons.

A slightly louder knock sounded in the room, rang at a constant speed.

Surprised, the Lord of Knock quietly named him when he replied first with a slightly rubbed voice.

"I'm Roderick Beresford, head of the Knights. We've brought in a special ability to treat injuries. Dear Pride, may I have a moment of your time?