Uncomfortable silence continued until we reached Enassa because, first of all, I didnt know what Adilun was interested in, and if I tried to say anything, she imdiately blocked , so the conversation didnt even start.
So in the end, we arrived at Enassa city without saying anything to each other, and when I saw Enassa, I automatically spat in admiration.
Wow!
Recently, quite a lot of problems have arisen due to the violence of the central aristocrats backed by the emperor but despite that Enadeim empire was still strong.
On National Foundation Day, Enassa was crowded with many people and after a brief inspection, we were able to enter imdiately.
After entering the city, we imdiately boarded a wagon and headed for the imperial castle.
This was because Ortaire and Rodenov had to stay in the palace provided by the imperial castle, as they did not have a separate mansion in the capital.
We were supposed to take a tour of the city first, but both families decided that there was no ti to delay and headed straight to the imperial castle.
Outside the carriage, the sight of Enassa was passing by as fast as the wind. anwhile, my eyes caught the faces of people trying hard to maintain their brightness even while living in the shadows.
As for National Foundation Day, they should reduce the burden of the hard life of the people who live here like this, so that they too can enjoy it. Seeing them trying hard to live and smiling even in a condition like this, shows the work of the central noble.
The magnificence of seeing this place from the outside disappears due to the shadows cast by the people who living here.
Looking at that figure, I couldnt help but think about the central nobles. Apparently, the central nobles are running amok.
Central nobles are in fact parasites that eat away at this country, and they are the people who will interfere with Adilun in the future without any reason.
Of course, there is a division between the moderates and the radicals, but their feelings are the sa. A greedy temperant that wants to incorporate local power into ones own.
If possible, I wanted to avoid friction with them as much as possible on this National Foundation Day.
They will definitely try to disparage Adilun in so way because, for these people who want to cut down the power of the local nobility, Adilun will be pretty tasty prey.
Tsk!.
As I clicked my tongue and lowered the curtains attached to the wagon, Adilun, who was just looking at the scenery of Enassa, looked at curiously and asked.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Judging that it was not sothing she should find out about, I evaded her question altogether.
Your expression says otherwise.
She said to with an expressionless face.
Its really none of your business. And It's not about you either. It's Just because I saw an unpleasant scene outside.
Whatever, but for now, let go of your expression. It seems that we are getting closer to the imperial castle, so I think you need to pay attention to your each expression.
All right, I'll do that...
Since I have seen sothing unpleasant, I should watch a scene that calms my mind. So I stared blankly at Adilun.
Whats wrong?
No, since I saw an unpleasant scene, shouldnt I watch the calming scene? That way, I will be able to manage my expression well.
As I smiled and said that, Adilun suddenly shrank and said:
Then why are you looking at all of a sudden?
Yeah, just looking at you brings peace to my heart.
...What nonsense are you even saying?.
Adilun looked at with a disgusted expression but it was sohow funny, and a smile blood on my lips.
Really, I am a person who has a taste for teasing.
* * *
I couldnt believe what he was saying for a mont.
'I saw an unpleasant scene, so I should get peace of mind?'
...and see ?
I couldnt understand it at all. Why did he say that? Did he really go crazy?
Why did he co here now when he said he hated and told to stay out of sight?
If Physis had said sothing like that when we first t, I might have been much nicer to him.
But now is not then, and he has already co too far to treat him kindly.
Rather, his attitude made even more suspicious of him. What is the purpose of saying that now? Nurous questions lingered in my mind.
Why is he doing this?
At that mont, my fathers words ca to mind.
Before departing for Enassa, he said that if Physis had an accident involving one more ti then, the marriage with Ortaire will be canceled and Physis would be expelled from the Ortaire family too.
If thats true, I understand why he said that to . He is treating kindly for his own good so that he doesn't get expelled from the Ortaire family.
But there was one more question in my mind...
If hes really trying to change his attitude, how should I treat him?
I dont know!
My mind was complicated. Perhaps, this question would haunt for a long ti.
My relationship with my fianc, whom I did not want, was terribly confusing to .
* * *
Upon arriving at the imperial castle, the two families were treated with utmost hospitality and were guided to an empty palace.
The first emperor of Enadeim had several mistresses including an empress.
As a result, there were quite a lot of empty palaces in the imperial castle, and because of that, all the nobles who did not have mansions in the capital were assigned to each room in the palace.
When I asked the ladies-in-waiting about the future schedule, she told that there were three days left until the main events of National Foundation Day, including the ball, would start, and I was also told to take care of my actions until then.
She said that we would do an audience with the emperor at the beginning of the ball, so with nothing to do, we just stayed in our rooms and spent ti.
Of course, I trained myself by accumulating mana, but Adilun, who was left alone, walked around the palace with an expression of boredom while mumbling a little each ti whenever I saw her.
Ah, I should have brought a magic book.
She kept repeating what she was saying. Certainly, she had never had soo much free ti on her hand as a wizard.
One day we were like that and the next day, we were suddenly called by the princess. I couldnt figure out what the reason was, so I could not help but ask.
Why did she call us?
At my question, Adilun said with a very bored face.
I dont know either. Oh, dont forget what I said.
Im fine, but are you okay? Your face is still full of dissatisfaction with .
Its okay. Ill take care of myself, so I'm good too.
All right then.
As I was talking to her, Adilun suddenly raised one hand.
What are you doing? catch it.
What is it all of a sudden?
Arent you supposed to escort ? Since were acting as a friendly relationship, shouldnt we hold hands?
Is that so?
For now, lets just say that. To be honest, Im really reluctant, but I cant help it. The person we will et is the first princess. She is more sensitive to political issues than anyone else, so we have to be as friendly as possible.
As I held her hand, she spoke to again.
Smile. I will do that too.
As she said that, a subtle smile appeared on her face. On the other hand, I looked at her with a smile on my face because it was sohow funny.
As soon as we were ready, we called the lady-in-waiting, and as she confird that we were ready, she started guiding us sowhere.
How long did it take?
After about ten minutes of walking, we were guided to a fairly well-tended garden.
Seasonal flowers were showing off in the garden, and at the tea table in the center was a girl with brilliant golden hair looking at us with a surprised expression.
Because I rembered the faces of the mbers of the imperial family, I looked at before participating in the National Foundation Day, I was able to imdiately recognize that the girl was the first princess, Lobelia Enadeim.
Nice to et you, Your Highness the Princess. This is Physis Ortaire.
Nice to et you, Your Highness the Princess. This is Adilun Rodenov.
We greeted the princess according to the etiquette as if drawn.
Welco. Prince Ortaire, Princess Rodenof.
The princess, who had a surprised expression on her face from the movent we ca in, greeted us with a smile as if she suddenly ca to her senses when she saw us greeting.
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