The Prime Minister of the Heedata Empire, with an indescribable expression on his face, is gradually relaxing his mouth. In the meantime, I had come to inform His Majesty of the birth of our two sons.
The name of Falco the Great Mage. Is not that a good name? And isn't the name Seisum quite good too?"
"Yes. Soleil gave birth to a child whose name means "guardian of the forest," and I named her with the hope that she will eventually become a person who can protect many people.
"Hm. Lord Rinos now has three sons, and Agartha is in good hands.
"No, I don't particularly want my sons to follow in my footsteps; I want them to lead their own lives."
You are as humble as ever. Well, it's not for me to say, but please don't let your brothers and sisters be at odds with each other.
"Yes. I will try not to let that happen.
While we were talking about this, I looked at the Prime Minister, and he was looking at me with a distant look in his eyes and a few tears in his eyes. He must have been remembering the many things he had done with Master Falco.
His Majesty had a meeting with the Prime Ministers after this, so I left His Majesty's presence early and returned to my residence in the capital.
"Master ......"
In front of the kitchen door of the mansion, I was suddenly approached by a voice. When I turned around in surprise, I saw Gon, who had been unmanifested, looking at me with an apologetic expression on his face. Seeing him like that, I intuitively felt that Gon had done something big.
"Um, ...... I'm sorry to tell you this, but ......"
"Okay. Let's go somewhere else."
"No, I'm fine right here.
"Don't worry about it. No, you don't have to tell everyone. I know, I know. I know exactly what you mean. Every man has a secret or two. Rico and the others could hear them here. Why don't we listen from a distance, ward our conversation so it doesn't leak out? Come on, come on, come on."
With these words, I beckon Gon to go away from the house. But he is shaking his head so hard I think I hear a buzzing sound.
"No, perhaps that's not what your husband is thinking..."
"Hm? No, you don't have to do this.
"I may look like this, but I'm a white fox equipped with the power of the law, and I'm a household member of the great lady. As such, I have nothing to be ashamed of.
"Well, then, I ask you, what is the Paradise of God?"
"Huh? What? Huh? No ......, no ...... I am not such a ......."
"Is it okay to do that?"
"Shush, that's rude! I am playing on my own merits. I am not bothering anyone. I gave tips to the girls, so there should be no problem.... What's wrong? That's strange. We kept this a secret for so long. Maybe it's ...... the main tier king? That bastard ......"
"I'd heard of <>, but I knew you were up to something nasty."
I slowly squat down and pat Gon on the back.
"Did you trick me, sir?
"Don't you dare, you two!"
I hear a voice behind us, and my body shakes involuntarily. I turned around to see Rico standing there with his arms folded.
"There are children here. ....... Come inside first."
We did as we were told and entered the house quietly.
Gon did not change into a human being, but remained a white fox. This is a rare sight. If he had remained in the form of a white fox, he would have become a toy for the children. While faeries, for example, have wings that allow them to escape into the sky, Gon cannot. As a result, when he is caught by the girls, his face is painted with make-up, while Idea and the others become stuffed toys to be hugged and cuddled all the time. Even Gon seems to be annoyed by this, and for the past few years, it has been rare to see the white fox in person.
The children, perhaps sensing that Rico was different from usual, did not bother Gon, but were moved to a separate room as Rico had ordered. Riko then sat down across from Gon and in a calm voice said to him, "I'm sorry, but I'm sorry.
So, what were you two talking about?
There is no inflection in his voice. It's kind of scary. .......
"I'm ...... not ...... that ...... that ...... that ......."
Say it quickly.
"Well, I'll tell you what. Actually, tomorrow, the princess will come to this house.
What?
"What?"
Both Rico and I raised our voices at the same time. That's how unexpected Gon's story was.
"Why did your granddaughter come to this mansion?"
"I have a private request concerning the princess of the Elven King, whom I protected from the evil fox Hayes.
"Elf princess? Oh, you mean that little girl."
I fold my arms and stare off into the distance. I think it's the girl that Hayes raised to his liking. As I recall, I had heard that she was now under the careful guardianship of her grandmother. And now, this is a private story. ....... I feel a stirring in my heart.
"So, what is this private request?"
"I don't know that either, sir. Just ......"
"Just what?"
"I saw a number of foxfires around the princess. That's a sign that she's very angry. I don't understand what it is that's making him so angry. It's not usual for the princess to leave the house on her own unless there's something wrong with her. If the princess, who is so angry, comes to this mansion, in the worst case, this mansion itself may be blown up.
"Don't worry about that. Linos has a ward.
Rico assures us matter-of-factly. No, the other party is a fox god, in case you were wondering. .......
That's why. I believe that the master's skills have already surpassed the great-grandmother's, but if the master and the great-grandmother were to come face to face, then ....... I don't know what would happen if the master and the grandmother were to face each other.
"Well, I don't know what the hell you're upset about. ....... I don't know how to deal with it."
"First of all, we should listen to what your daughter has to say. If we show that we are willing to listen to her, I don't think she will attack us forcibly. And if we are at fault, then we can apologize sincerely. Isn't that right, Gon?"
"Ugh. ......"
I fold my arms, close my eyes and think.
"I guess so. I guess we can't start anything without first listening to what he has to say. Then, I'll prepare a lot of sweets for tomorrow to make the princess's mood a little better.
"Thank you very much for your cooperation.
Gon bowed his head to us. After that, I hid myself in the kitchen to prepare for tomorrow, to make sweets that I knew the princess would like.
At night, when I had finished preparing for tomorrow, I took a bath alone. I reflect on the fact that I didn't get to play with the children today, and I think about tomorrow in a daze.
The elf princess has been with Hayes for quite a long time. It is easy to imagine that she has been influenced by him quite a bit. However, I can't find any connection between that and the anger of the princess. What on earth is she angry about? ....... I can't come to a conclusion even if I think about it.
"Well, I don't know. I'll have to talk to her to find out.
With that I got out of the bath and headed for the bedroom.
"What?"
Rico was alone in the bedroom. Usually, her son, Idea, would be by her side, but tonight, he was nowhere to be seen.
"Is Idea at ......?"
"He's sleeping at Sidi's. Eryl is with Alyria at May's.
"Haaah."
"Linos."
Rico's mood changed. I gulp and spit.
"Is it true what you told me at lunch?"
"What do you mean?"
"You said men have a secret or two, but do you have a secret too?"
"What? No, I don't have one. No, no, no, no. Rico doesn't have any secrets. No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no!
I try my best to deny it, but Rico is staring at me with glazed eyes. This is a bad pattern. The more I deny it, the more doubtful I become. I exhale slowly and stare at Rico.
"Just, dare I say it, dare I say it ...... about Rico."
"Mine? What is it?"
"My secret is ...... this bedroom called ......."
You don't understand a word I'm saying. Rico's expression was a bit of a scrambled mess. I whisper in her ear in a small voice while watching her.
"That's ...... me and Rico (me, POW)."
Rico slowly turned his head over and started to laugh in a hushed voice.