Chapter 56: I talked about staying in this country
King Zeno looked up and then frowned.
Perhaps there was a visual indication of the call.Ā I wonder if he had a face like that because it was my father ā¦
āIs it a call from my dad?ā
āOh, Iām sorry. Did you see it on my face?ā
āYes, how many times since then?ā
āOh, I hung up once, but heās been calling over and over again. Iām ignoring it now, but I canāt ignore it forever. What to do?ā
The call function is like a phone call, but it only works with people who are registered as friends.Ā Itās very convenient, but the bottleneck is that friend registration can only be done at close range.Ā Itās not like a phone call where you just need to know the number, or in this case, the full name.
When I first came to this country, my brother deleted my entire friends list. This means that I canāt use the call function with people from my country. He said the purpose was to stop spies, but considering that theyāve already entered the royal palace and the school, I doubt there was any point in deleting them.
āWhat is my fatherās request?ā
āHe just says to return you. Even if itās his child, itās a bit domineering.ā
āI know. The moment I make an ancient dragon and a divine beast my servants, he just wants me back. Itās not right to ask for the return of a child once youāve given him as a son-in-law. Well, I can understand my fatherās feelings, but this is a little too much.ā
āWhat do you really think Luke? If you can go home, do you want to?ā
My feelings?
Itās Lukeās feelings, but there is familial love.Ā I was sent to be a son-in-law by my father, but I could understand that he did it out of love for me.Ā But if Iām asked if I want to go back to my country, the answer is no.
āWhen I was attending the Dragoon Academy, I was a real slacker. I deserved it, but my classmates made fun of me quite a lot and hated me. Still, since I was a prince, no one did anything to me directly, but the backbiting was terrible. Honestly, I have no intention of returning to that country.ā
āWell, Iām sorry, but Iām a little relieved to hear that.ā
āYou and Mifa should have an engagement party soon. If you want, Iād like you to marry my Elise as well.ā
This person is King Zenoās wife, Carmilla, his first wife. Mifaās mother is Mirana, the second wife. Elise, I believe, is the youngest child of the first wife, and in terms of age, sheās 14 this year, I think.
The other day I asked Iris about the family structure of the king and learned he had two wives, the first lady had the eldest son, the second son, the eldest daughter, and the third daughter (Ellis). The second wife had the second daughter (Mifa), Third son, and fourth son.
āMother Carmilla, thatās a good idea! Father, letās get everything ready right away and make a big show of it so no one can interfere!ā
āThis is⦠Mifa, I understand your feelings, but Luke has a troubled face.ā
ā Mother? Does Master Luke look uncomfortable?ā
Thank goodness ⦠It was helpful that Mifaās mother was there to stop her.
āIsnāt that a bit hasty? Itās true that making a big announcement of our engagement would be a check on my father and other powerful nobles, but I told you, didnāt I? I said we should take our time to get to know each other. To tell you the truth, I donāt know anything about Mifa. I know that this is how noblemen marry, but I told you in the carriage that I didnāt like that either.ā
āYes ⦠thatās right. Iām sorry. I was very worried that you would be returned to your country ā¦ā
She apologized with tears ⦠thatās cute!
āHaha, Mifa is too cute. I wonāt go home, so donāt worry.ā
āHe said I was cute! Iām so happy?ā
āHmmm, but what should we do ā¦ā¦? Iām glad youāre willing to stay, Luke, but I wonder if King Julius will make a forcible move?ā
āCan you answer the call? Iāll talk to him directly.ā
āOkayā
āYou finally picked up!Ā Zeno!Ā Stop pretending to be absent!Ā Send my son home!Ā ć\
āFather, youāre being vulgar! Your wording is unfit for a king! Itās like the ill-bred bandits I met the other day.ā
āLuke?Ā That Zeno bastard has been a friend since childhood ā¦Ā Rather than that, you can come back!Ā You did a good job of summoning a god beast!Ā If this is the case, you can do live in this country as a Duke!Ā Come back quickly!Ā ć\
Was Zeno a friend of my father?
āāŖ It seems they often met as next king candidates since they were children, and they deepened their friendship in order to support each other in making a better country..ā
I guess both of them had higher ambitions when they were young, and it seems to be wonderful and amazing, but that was just before.
āFather, itās domineering to try and get back a son-in-law just because he summoned a god beast. And I have no intention of returning.ā
āIs it a woman?Ā Is the princess called Mifa such a good woman?Ā Or is it Miss Emilia?Ā This Zeno guy, How dare he entangle my son with a beautiful princess just because he summoned a divine beast and an ancient dragon? ā
āThatās a misunderstanding. It was yesterday that I decided to go out with the princess, and it was before the summons. Rather, itās you father whoās flip-flopping over the beast! You woke me up early in the morning when I was asleep without answering any questions, and you sent me to be a son-in-law without even letting me have breakfast⦠ā
āI was thinking of you ā¦ā
āLuke!Ā Oh my cute Luke!Ā ć\
āOh, mom ā¦ā
Iām still not good with her ā¦
Something that comes from Lukeās memory, not me, is causing a rejection.Ā Luke felt her love, but the form of love he was looking for was different.
I imagined her as an educating mother ā¦ā¦ Luke wanted a normal, gentle mother, but as a child of the royal family, he gradually became uncomfortable with a mother who was overly strict and tried to cram too many things into him. Of course, there is a motherās love in that.
āAmelia has been crying since then ā¦Ā When she gets in a bad mood, she throws a tantrum and I was scratched several times.Ā Luke, come back for Ameliaās sake. ā (King Julius)
āāItās probably because you sent me to another country to be a son-in-law without telling her. Mother, please donāt worry. Iāve been taken very good care of in this country. Iām going to have a relationship with the princess who says she loves me, and I have no intention of going back there. ā
āAre you being deceived?Ā ć\
āAh, the princess is qualified as a first-class inquisitor. She canāt lie at all, so itās impossible for her to deceive me.ā
āOh, Iām sorry for interrupting. Iām Mifa, the second princess of this country. Iām going to be going out with Luke. Your Majesty King Julius, mother-in-law Amelia, please take good care of me ā
āMiss Mifa, do you know Lukeās rumors?Ā What do you really think about it?Ā Arenāt you being forced to get married for the sake of the country?Ā ć\
āI know the rumors, but after all, itās just a rumor. I think heās a very kind and lovely lord. who saved my life, touched by his personality, we just talked a little and I fell in love. I fell, I yearn for Luke. Iām not forced by anyone. ā
āIs that so.Ā You sound like a solid girl ā¦Ā But I canāt understand just by talking a little, so please come and visit us. ā
āYes! I will visit you with Luke!ā
Was Mifa recognized by my eccentric mother?
āBy the way, Luke. What are you going to do about Lulu? I donāt think thereās a better girl in the world.?Youāve been in love with each other since you were children, so you got engaged early.ā (Amelia)
Was the engagement with Lulu decided at the age of 10?
Mifa looks uneasy next to me.
āI heard that Lulu is already in the process of a new engagement ā¦ā
āHmm, that kind of thing can be stopped with just one word from the royal family!Ā Your feelings are most important!Ā ā
I honestly donāt understand my feelings.Ā I think this chest-tightening sensation is an emotion that comes from Lukeās memory.Ā I remember Lulu being a very good girl.Ā However, when it comes to getting married, I think I should wait a little longer.
āMom, Iāll be back home with Mifa during the summer vacation. Iāll think about Lulu by then.ā
āAre you not coming back to this country?Ā Are you abandoning your motherā
āNo, I was the one who was exchanged for the 10 sons of the aristocrats of this country. If you get angry, get angry with father. But Iām very fulfilled right now. Itās a very happy life that I couldnāt have had there. If you love me, would you warmly watch over me? ā
āIs the country so comfortable?Ā ć\
āYes. When I went to school, I have a valet, or rather a disciple, who is very good and takes care of me perfectly, so Iām able to live very comfortably.ā
āIs that soā¦ā¦.Ā You have an excellent butler, donāt you?Ā However, act with the knowledge that itās a butler given by the speculation of another country. ā
A butler⦠It seems that she thinks itās a boy, but I wonder if thereās a need to correct her.Ā It would be awkward if even my mother says Iām entangled by women.
āYes. Iām fully aware. Iāll be back in the summer, so Iāll leave father to you. King Zenoās in trouble. You never know what father might do to get the sacred beast, so please tell him If he says anything too outrageous, Iāll take the ancient dragon and go spit a breath at him, okay?ā
In the end, it was agreed that I could stay in this country.
I made him promise not to say anything more overbearing and hung up the call.
Mother ā¦ā¦.Ā I was nervous because of Lukeās weakness, but I think sheās a good person to talk to.