Breaking Off The Engagement… Bring It On! Chapter 91

A kidnapping 4

After the beard's dogeza, guard-like people didn't dare to approach us.
Well, of course, the person they relied on is earnestly doing dogeza.

While heading towards the Royal Castle, I looked back to find out the beard was still in dogeza.
A gatekeeper opened the gate as soon as he saw grandfather and appeared to send a messenger.
Perhaps he went to inform the king?

After entering the castle, we were guided to a room.
As expected of the Royal Castle of the Western Country, this room has a gorgeous atmosphere.
As we were told to wait, I drank a cup of tea and took a breather.

Within five minutes, I heard knocking, and in came…

"Lillina! I am glad you came!"

Of course, it was Chris-sama.
Behind were breathless Ryan-san and Soul-san.
Did you run here at full speed?

"Chris-sama, it has been a long time, I wonder if it's okay to say that? It seems not much time has pa.s.sed since we separated."

"It has been a long time for me. I would like you to stay here leisurely. If possible, I hope you could stay here permanently."

Oh Chris-sama.
Although he's laughing while saying that, his eyes are quite serious.
Allen-kun and Ange-san became somewhat wary.

During our greeting, Yuri-san whispered to Sana.
Yup? What what?

'Eh? Eh? Eh? U, um, are you acquainted with Christopher-sama?'

… Ah, I see.
I forgot to mention to Yuri-san we are acquainted.
We only told Yuri-san we're going to the castle.
I decided to introduce Yuri-san to Chris-sama.

"Chris-sama, this person is Yuri-san… I heard there are important things she wants to pa.s.s to Chris-sama. Could you listen to her story?"

"Yes? For me? Let me see, you are… Nice to meet you."

Yuri-san, whom I suddenly introduced to Chris-sama, seems a little fl.u.s.tered.

"Ah, yes! Nice to mich… No, Nice to meet you. I am Yuri, who is serving Wendy of the Earl Wald house. I may be impudent, but I would like you to see these papers."

Having said that, Yuri-san with trembling hands handed them to Chris-sama.
Being face-to-face with Chris-sama, she got nervous.
He showed a smile to rea.s.sure Yuri-san and received her papers.

"Well then, let me take a quick look."

Chris-sama's expression changed as he read the papers.
At first, he was expressionless, which over time turned into a frown, to become an excellent smile at the end.
Chris-sama, who finished reading, turned to Yuri-san and said.

"Thank you. This may solve the problem. Moreover, with this your precious Lady Wendy can be saved."

In response to Chris-sama's words, Yuri-san, relieved, kneeled on the spot, covered her face with her hands and burst in tears.
From her mouth flowed countless words of grat.i.tude.
We are just slightly confused.
What's going on?

"Ah, sorry. I haven't forgotten Lillina's group, but unexpectedly useful information arrived. However, Miss Yuri was saved because you helped her. Probably if you hadn't come to her aid, the victims would have increased."

Victims… Was it such a serious situation?
Well, to attack us so relentlessly, the enemy must have been desperate.
By the way, who's the enemy?

"Um, Chris-sama, may I inquire about the person who targeted Yuri-san?"

"Ah, Lillina's group deserves to hear it. It's embarra.s.sing to expose my country to shame, but a certain duke is involved. He's always worked in a grey area, I suspected him of straight up illegal activities, but I couldn't quite obtain the proof. But with the evidence Miss Yuri brought, I can manage to fight him."

Hohoo, there is such a thing in the Western Country~.
But… I wonder if the ducal house that avoided suspicious eye of Chris-sama's house until now will obediently withdraw.

"Now, we should go greet the king soon. For now, Leafia and Lillina, come along. I know it's unpleasant for everyone else, but please wait here a little longer."

G, grandfather, why can you meet the king so easily?
And rather than being called, are you going at your own timing?
I worried whether it was alright, but grandfather and grandmother walked around the castle familiarly.
Of course, I would like to believe it's because Chris-sama is near.

After walking for a while, I found myself in front of a remarkably magnificent door.
Beyond is the king of the Western Country, Chris-sama's father.

Knocking on the door, Ryan-san and Soul-san opened it.
What I saw afterwards… H, huh?