VIO Ch 53 – Noisy Night (III)

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As Vio headed back to his room, he let out a small sneeze.

Legion asked, concerned, “Do you feel cold? I’ll tell Rille to brew you a cup of hot tea once we return to your room.”

Legion’s overprotectiveness brought a chuckle out of Vio’s mouth. “No need. It’s actually quite hot.”

Now that it was the middle of summer, the royal capital was hot during the day and lukewarm at night. The current heat was still tolerable for Vio, but the large number of people crowded inside the venue had made it even hotter. At times like this, Vio really found life easier in Leca town since it was located in the highlands.

“Maybe someone’s gossiping about me?”

“After that conversation you just had with Earl Villan, it certainly wouldn’t be strange.”

“Well, that’s better than facing ridicule and angering my father. Do you know anything about Earl Villan?”

“No, this is my first time meeting him. But I don’t have a good impression of him. He looks like a repulsive man. I hope we won’t come across him anymore.”

Legion had a strong sense of justice. Faced with Sarg, who was his complete opposite, he probably felt an indescribable discomfort bubbling inside him.

But saying that he’s repulsive is a bit much.

Vio made a wry smile at Legion’s righteous manner of speaking and replied, “I won’t meet with anyone without you or Jill with me. But if someone from the royal family comes to visit me, that’s another story.”

“That’s a relief. The entire royal family is nice.”

Vio nodded. “Yeah.”

Just as Legion had said, everyone in the current royal family was quite pleasant. The king and queen shared a good relationship, the princess was a true and pure descendant of royalty, and the crown prince had no brothers. There weren’t any power struggles or factions. As such, the atmosphere among the royalty was relatively peaceful.

“Lord Violant, what are your plans for tomorrow?”

“I’ll probably stay in my room or take a stroll around the castle. I don’t have any business in the castle town, so I don’t plan on leaving the castle until the day we depart for Leca. It’ll be troublesome if I get involved in something strange again.”

“Please rest assured. Insolent people like that painter are hard to come by.”

“Yeah, there are many good people in town. The people in 10th Avenue were cheerful and friendly. It really puts my heart at ease… Five more days, huh? I want to return to Leca town soon.”

Although the people he had met here were a feast for the eyes, socializing in the royal castle had been dreadful. He didn’t know what thoughts were circulating behind the other nobles’ smiling masks.

Many people were sensible, but some possessed hidden motives like Sarg Villan. Vio didn’t have to approach and greet them, but nevertheless, he still had to remain alert when in their vicinity. No one could take his stead in such situations either, so it was quite mentally draining.

Vio breathed out a small sigh. At that instant, Legion slowed down and turned around. “Are you amenable to taking a little detour, Lord Violant?”

“Hmm?” asked Vio, slightly puzzled. It was rare for Legion to invite him to go somewhere. But since he had no particular plans for the rest of the day, he nodded.

In this humid weather, the wind carried the faint scent of roses.

Before them was a garden decorated with white stone pillars and arches, as well as benches. There were several lights scattered all around, creating a wondrous atmosphere. At its center stood a fountain.

Legion brought Vio here, located just below the balcony adjacent to the second floor hall.

“Wow, this is amazing…”

As Vio approached the fountain, he noticed the sparkly surface of the water. When he went up to the edge of the fountain and peered into the water, he discovered that the sparkles came from a glass box underwater. The box contained a piece of paper with a magic circle drawn on it.

So you can use magic circles like this, huh.

As expected of the royal palace. They had such resourceful and creative magicians.

“Whenever a party is held at the castle, the garden is always illuminated. But right now, no one seems to be here. How unusual.”

Vio shifted his gaze toward Legion. “People come here?”

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“Occasionally, you’d find lovers having their rendezvous here.” Legion smiled wryly. “So please avoid going near any of the darker areas.”

Vio finally understood. It seemed there were people who would have their trysts in a place like this.

“Of course, some people will come here just to take a walk. The view from the balcony is especially beautiful. I suggest that you view the garden from there next time.”

“Okay, I will.”

Now that he had found something to look forward to during this entire boring and tiring birthday celebration, Vio broke into a smile as he sat on a bench.

Apparently, the illumination was designed to be seen from above. However, the scene still appeared beautiful in close view. It soothed Vio’s heart.

“As expected of a former member of the Royal Knights, you also know things like this.”

“…It was Cheval who told me about this place.”

“Ah, I see.”

Cheval had probably also had romantic trysts here before. 

“You should be very popular too, right? After all, you’re the best knight in the kingdom. Oh, and speaking of which, do you have a lover?”

This brought a bitter expression to Legion’s face. Still standing near Vio, he said, “I don’t have one at present. Um, I don’t really understand feelings and relationships. Someone once confessed to me before, so I decided to try it out…”

“Mhm.”

“In the end, she pressed me to choose which was more important to me: my master or her.” Legion hung his head, crestfallen. “After I answered her, she slapped me and we broke up. I’ve never dated anyone since then. It’s too troublesome.”

“I see…” Vio couldn’t help but laugh.

Legion’s eyebrows furrowed as he turned to Vio. “How heartless of you to laugh at me, Lord Violant.”

“I wasn’t making fun of you. It’s just that I can imagine that situation perfectly well. You must have told the truth and answered that your master is more important. Am I right?”

“Isn’t it natural for a knight to prioritize the master they serve?”

“I’m sure that girl also knew that. But when you were with her, you should have told her a white lie to make her happy.”

“Lie? Won’t the relationship be built upon lies then?”

“Yeah, that sounds just like you.”

Legion’s honest response moved Vio. Legion was rather handsome. Moreover, it would be easy for him to lie without getting caught. But he didn’t do that. He was incredibly straightforward. 

Vio sighed once again, a smile on his face. “One day, I will have to apologize to whoever your lover will be.”

“I don’t have a lover, and I have no plans to find one.” Then, taking Vio’s left hand, Legion leaned forward and passionately said, “There is only Lord Violant in my eyes!”

“I-I see…” said Vio, inwardly overwhelmed.

Don’t say something that sounds like a confession… 

Legion should tell that to a woman. Why would he say such a thing to Vio? 

Vio knew what Legion wanted to express, but he also wished for Legion to fix his habit of abruptly getting closer to him like this. Vio attempted to calm down, focusing on Legion’s eyes, which were only a short distance away from his. Light reflected off the yellow hues of his hazel eyes, reminiscent of the twinkling of stars.

“Uh…”

“Ah, I’m sorry. When the light reflected on your eyes, I was mesmerized. They’re very beautiful.”

“Is that so? But from my perspective, Lord Violant’s eyes are more beautiful. They’re like stars in the night sky…” Legion drew even closer toward Vio, perhaps trying to see Vio’s eyes better. But all of a sudden, he froze in place. As Vio blinked in puzzlement, Legion leapt away from Vio like a fish on land trying to jump back to the water. Once he’d backed himself against the shrubbery, far away from Vio, he began to bow repeatedly. “I’m sorry! Please forgive me!”

“…For what? Legi, aren’t your mood changes too sudden?” Thinking about Legion’s occasional fits of eccentricity, Vio grew worried. “If you feel ill, let’s find a doctor to examine you while we’re in the royal capital.”

“No, it’s okay. I’m okay.”

Vio couldn’t understand why Legion’s shoulders drooped. It was as though he was heartbroken at his worry. Afterward, Vio stood from the bench and told Legion that they were returning to his room. All the while still puzzled.

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