I was a little uncomfortable tasking Luna with such a dangerous job because Luna is more unwelco on the elven side than she is on humanitys side. Plus, Luna had been hurt by the elves.
Her brother tried to sell her off, and kill , last ti. That mustve left a scar on her heart, I imagine.
Though she didnt ntion it, I noticed that she had put everything related to the elves away, including the head cloth that I had given her.
I guess shes not willing to have anything to do with the elves anymore and just wanted to stay by my side as my personal servant. However, seeing how loyal she is to , I believe that Luna will go if I need her to
If only all this happened before Lucia got pregnant
Maybe this is my fault, because my relationship with Luna wasnt actually bad, before. Ive been totally focused on work, Lucia and Nier recently, though. Luna replied with annoyance whenever she spoke, so Luna seems to be angry
Welco back, Your Majesty.
Though Luna welcod with a smile when I returned to my room, she didnt say another word after she turned from taking my cape and coat.
I smiled as I looked at her back and called, Luna?
She turned around to look at and asked with a very polite smile on her face, Do you have orders, Your Majesty?
I could see that there was a hint of sadness in her smile. She never looked at with this sort of smile in the past. Her smile used to be more passionate and gentle.
The smile she wore now was one she would show an outsider.
I scratched my head and asked, Erm Luna, how is the training for the palace maids coming along?
Luna made a small bow and then replied, I have already reported the progress and status to Miss Freya. Most of the maids are now able to perform so jobs. Major and minor jobs in the palace have been organised appropriately.
Luna, youre not angry are you?
No, Your Majesty. Why would I be angry?
I think I just asked a question that all girls hate. Lunas reaction made it obvious she was angry.
That question of mine truly was ga-stupid Of course, she wont say shes angry. How was she going to admit it? What, is she supposed to say I am angry because you ignored ? Luna doesnt have any right to be angry over that. We agreed that we wouldnt act on our feelings for each other.
Sorry, Luna. Ive been too busy recently, so Ive left you alone. I decided to take the initiative to apologise. I looked at Luna and bowed deeply, with sincerity.
Luna, Im very sorry. I didnt leave you alone on purpose, nor was it because of the new maids that I ignored you It was just because I was too busy. So Im sorry. I added.
Hmph! Luna looked at then looked away and snorted.
She then said, No. I said I wasnt angry. You are a man with wives. A personal servant, such as myself, has no right to be angry. So, Your Majesty, what brings you here? If you have business, just tell . I will make sure that it is done.
I reached my arms out and pulled Luna into my embrace.
Luna hesitated, then gently wrapped her arms around to my back. She softly said, Your Majesty you sotis you are stupid, while, sotis, you know how to win the affection of girls You are a scary man But tell , you ca to with a request, right?
Ah Yeah. I looked at Luna and fell silent for a mont.
Luna looked at then tilted her head and said, Your Majesty, just tell what it is. If you have co to , when you have so many people by your side, then that ans that this job must need , right? Please tell , Your Majesty. I will definitely complete your request.
Indeed, this job requires you However I dont think you will be too willing But But This job does require you Though admittedly, the reason is very selfish.
I looked at Luna. I twitched my lips a few tis and then in a serious tone continued, Luna, I need you to enter the elven forest to help locate so elves, and then persuade them to co here to work for .
The atmosphere suddenly went silent. Luna looked at blankly, with surprise in her eyes. She pushed away then touched her face and ears. She stopped when she reached her ears and stuttered, Your Majesty I I
I know. I know what you went through on the elven side. I also know that you might not want to go back there ever again. But I dont have any other elves by my side. Lucia is pregnant, so I cant let her go
Luna is very smart. She smiled helplessly and cut off, What you are trying to say is that the place I need to go to is dangerous, correct?
Uhm. I nodded.
I looked at Luna as I nervously elaborated, But its not very dangerous. The people that you need to locate arent the kind who wears their hostility like a coat. I should say that theyre people I want to convince to co to my side. However, we dont understand them which makes it dangerous Umm umm Its definitely not the sort of job where youd be killed if you go there
Luna seed to be absentminded as she listened to my explanation. She then revealed a relieved smile and responded, Please tell where I should go, Your Majesty.
Ah? My explanation suddenly got cut short.
I froze up.
Luna tilted her head and then asked, What is the matter, Your Majesty? Did you not say you needed my help? Did I not need to go sowhere?
But
I dont mind. Luna tilted her head and then with a casual smile said, Miss Lucia is pregnant, so, we cannot let her go on such a dangerous job. Since I am the only elf left by your side, I am duty bound. I am your guard, Your Majesty. My body, soul, and my everything belongs to you. I shall head into danger. I will not cower.
I looked at Lunas earnest gaze. I smiled bitterly, then reached my arms out to pull her small body to . Lunas body was soft, but I could see that her heart and soul were incomparably strong.
I had always felt sad about the things that such a strong girl had to go through. And now she was heading into danger without any concern for herself, for my sake.
As I hugged Luna, I sincerely said to her near her ear, Thank you, Luna. Thank you.
Luna laughed softly and leaned onto my shoulder. She softly said, It is alright, Your Majesty. I am willing to do anything for you, even if it is giving up my life
I firmly said next to her ear, Dont say that, Luna. I wont let any of you leave If you run into danger, run. Forget everything. I just want you to return. I just want you to return.
I dont want anyone to sacrifice their life for again. If Luna is in danger, Ill go and save her like I did Nier, even if that ans Ill die to the mana of elves. Ill put my ti and life on the line to save her.
Uhm Okay.
We separated. Freya then opened the door and looked at us with suspicion. She then inford , Your Majesty, please co to the guest-room. Socinas envoy is waiting.
Didnt I see him already last ti at the ball?
He must have sothing else he wants to discuss this ti. Just head on over. Freya made a small bow and then glared daggers at Luna.
Luna draped my cape and coat back onto and said with a smile, Please be careful not to overwork yourself, Your Majesty.
Uhm
I looked at Luna and this ti, her smile was gentle like it usually was again.
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