In the presence of their parents, the king and his wife, Leonhardt and I performed our engagement ceremony.
It was officially announced to the public, and many people congratulated me, and I was in the middle of happiness... until I got there.
That was about half a month after Hanayin-chan returned to Earth.
My father, Leonhardt, and I were both summoned.
I didn't realize at the time that Master Leonhardt was clouding his face worrying that he was going to make a decision about his engagement.
Later on, I thought Leonhard had listened to her first.Otherwise, it is impossible to explain that it was already rooted in each side.
I noticed something unexpected when I entered my father's room.
My father wasn't the only one waiting for me.For some reason, when I saw the figure of niisama and Johan who were present, I said, "Oh?'and tilted his neck inwardly.
It is not a strange thing because it is a family.But then there should be more mother than niisama and Johan.
It's not the usual sense of security that I felt when I saw my precious brother and my cute brother.A restless sensation that makes your chest muffled.
I had a bad feeling if I were to say to myself.
Unexpectedly, I pressed my back gently as Leonhardt urged me to.
Looking up at the curled face diagonally, he lowered his eyebrows as if he was weak.Still, I can't take my hands off my back.When I realized that I was in a state of isolation and helplessness, the option of fleeing had already been ruined.
"Sit down."
Father looks at the sofa with his gaze.
It was me who was sticking out badly, but I reluctantly followed the words.Leonhardt sat down next to me with one fist open.
Even though I felt uncomfortable, when I looked at my father, my usual expressionlessness collapsed slightly.Father raised his eyebrows lightly and let something stunned infiltrate him.
"Don't be so vigilant."
I can't.
I returned it reflexively.
After all, it's like this compression interview.
Niisama and Johan looked serious and Leonhardt's expression was hard.
No matter how many times I fall from here, I don't think there is a smiling future waiting for me to 'have my family celebrate my engagement and share the joy with Milord'.I know how much I am in the flower garden.
"Onee-sama, there's nothing to be afraid of, it's okay."
Johann smiles like a role model.
I'm scared.
My vigilance rose to the smile of my brother, who seemed to have something on his belly.
Looking at me trembling like a small animal, Niisama lowered her eyebrows in a good shape like she was in trouble.
"Rose, I want you to calm down and listen."
I'm already going to cry at the cutout when there's a bad story.
I grabbed back Leonhardt's hand, gently grabbing it as if I had the courage to do so.
"No, I will never listen to you talk about engagement!"
With tears in his eyes, Niisama's eyes were rounded, and his father sighed heavily.Johan closed his eyes and stared around the hand I and Leonhardt had connected.
“No one is going to talk like that.You're telling me to calm down. "
Shaded by his father's stunned mixed voice, Johan muttered, “I don't mind if you disagree.”I wanted to shove it in because I heard it, but I stopped because I was about to become a snake.
"Quite the opposite. In preparing your engagement, we will discuss to solve the problem that can be an obstacle."
Eh
Suddenly, a few times in amazement. Then, when Leonhardt looked at him, he nodded with a smile in his mouth.
Seeing it, I finally calmed down and corrected my abode.
If I could marry Leonhardt, I'd have more than one or two obstacles.
I have been doing so ever since I was reincarnated.
“What is an obstacle?”
Looking at me with a strange face, my father snorted his nose boringly.
"If it's for that man, he'll do anything."
Yes.
In fact, it is, and I affirm it without shining a beam.Then the hand I was holding twitched.Leonhardt turned away to hide the redness.
I was caught and became red, but Johan's coughing returned it to me.
After looking at us like that, my father nodded heavily, "Okay."
"Then be a duchess."
…………
A long silence fell.
Silently staring into my father's face, I chewed the words I was told.
A duke is the first of five titles.The bloodline of the royal family... For example, Johan, who succeeded to the throne and became the king's younger brother, descended from his family.
As the Duchess, I will be the only woman here.In fact, I am a member of the royal family, so I am only qualified in that respect.
I see. When I became a duke.
Eh, why??
"... what about you?"
A dazed voice came out.
Leonhardt looked at me with concern as I hardened with my mouth half open.
Tingling and sweat oozes into my back.
Everyone's pitiful gaze pushed the reality beyond escape.
“No, why would that be?Isn't it okay for me to marry Count Orsayne? "
My father stares silently at me, eating impatiently and anxiously.
As you can see, it was Johan who held his mouth shut.
“That's the first problem.As the princess's wedding destination, the count's family can't match it. "
Historically and globally, there have been several instances of the princess descending into the family of the Count.In addition, the Orsayne family has a correct family history, and the trust of the royal family is strong.It is a famous family that produces many excellent knights.
That's what I'm trying to say, but everyone here knows that.I mean, it couldn't be a persuasive material.
"Even without your wedding, Leonhardt's achievements have led House Orsayin to make a decision to become Marquis in the near future."But that's still not enough. "
Not enough?
When I heard my father's words, I was surprised.
I was told what to do, and I immediately thought of it.From there, I thought it would lead to the statement "Become a Duchess", and I was dazed.
Too much influence to marry a Marquis.
Separate words once. The pale blue eyes grabbed me.
"You've done too much."
I open my eyes to words that I can take away from ranting.
What did I just say!? What did this father say!?
If you want to marry Leonhardt, I told you to show your merits!!
"Didn't my father tell you to show your merits?"
"He says he's overdone it. Know how to add and subtract."
I clenched my fist to my dad, who was about to add a foolish face.
Damn it, daddy!!
Leonhardt rubbed my back in rage as I gnashed my teeth.I was beaten softly to forgive, and returned to me.
Your Highness, may I have a word with you first?
Yes, yes.
No, no, no, no, no. If you show me a face like this before you get married, your engagement will be broken.
When I take a deep breath and remove my expression, my gaze hurts.Regardless of niisama's lonely eyes, the other two wanted to be silenced.
"His Majesty has a problem, but Rosé's achievements are great."
"That's right. In the Kingdom of Vint, many people worship the goddess who contributed to the convergence of epidemics."They're much more known than their own nobles, and if they don't, they could be a part of the royal influence. ”
Johan takes over Niisama's words.
"Besides, was it the [Sea Shizuku]?"As a developer of that groundbreaking product, it is also very popular with sailors and merchants. ”
"Huh. Huh, why...?"
Why did you find out about it?
Apparently, Niisama picked up the question he couldn't say until the end and smiled like he was in trouble.
"It started as a rumor, and it's already a known fact."
"Are you serious...?"
Certainly, at the time when the trade name was [Sea Shizuku], which is also known as [Rosemary], I was at the level of wondering if I was willing to hide it...
"Above all, you are the lord of the Kuah tribe and the key to the medical facility plan."If you give your wife to another family, there will be an unnecessary struggle. "
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There was no sound of ghu.
As a silent protest, he turns his eyes to his father in silence.
Certainly, considering the hospital to be built in the future, it is bad for me to be the daughter-in-law of an aristocrat.
If the plan for a medical facility with a study hall is realized, the medical level will definitely be pushed up, and young people who aspire to be doctors will gather from all over the world.
Along with this, product development and logistics such as medical devices are also thriving, and the hospital construction site should become one of the world's leading metropolitan cities.
The royal family will have the land to build it, and the hospital will be under the jurisdiction of the state, but I, the master of the Kuah, cannot remain irrelevant.
Good things and bad things flow into my pocket.
When that happens, the House of Orsayin will gain tremendous power.
The balance with the rest of the house will go mad and create a great mess.
In anticipation of this, there were also complaints from the princes, and it seemed that the [Duchess] was exceptionally recognized.
Rather than overlooking the one-pole concentration of power, there is also the support of the high nobility.
I see, yeah. I mean, you're ready.
The only thing I haven't been able to keep up with is my head and my heart.
Leonhardt wrapped his fingertips around my nervous fingertips to warm them with his hands.
A fearful gaze pushes the words with a soft gaze.
"... Mr. Leonhardt"
Yes.
"The successor of the Orsayne family is that..."
"Fortunately, there are two more boys at home."My younger brother, in particular, has been working with my father for several years, so I don't have any trouble tracing him. ”
I see.
But I get stuck in words when I say "yes".
If I were to be the Duchess, Leonhard would be his spouse.Not the owner, but the son-in-law.
Even though I knew that he was not a man of power or position, I was sorry that I could not get anything worthy of my strength or merit.
Lady Rosemary.
As I leaned down, I was called and raised my face.
You're the one I want, not the status or honor.
"Huh..."
"If I can be your companion, I won't hate any struggle."No matter what happens, I swear I'll support you for the rest of my life. "
There was great anxiety about whether I could do it.
Neither politics nor territorial management are suitable for me, who is probably sweet.It is difficult to stand on a person without a clearing vessel.
Still, even though my beloved had told me so much, I had no choice but to run away.
Besides, I'm not alone.Leonhardt was there, and there were many others who could support him.If you don't like it, you can rely on it and worry about it together.
"...... It's a difficult road, but can you walk with me?"
Leonhardt's eyes narrowed as he turned to his poor smile.
"Yes, I would be happy to."
Seeing him relieved happily, I was very glad that I liked this person again.