Oh no! After I Reincarnated, My Moms Became Son-cons! Book 9: Chapter 9

Onii-sama, Her Majesty has replied. She has set out and should arrive at Troy City within four days.

Ah, got it.

I nodded. I then looked at Freya and, The letter shouldve reached the elven Imperial Capital by now too. Dont worry about Mommy Vyvyan for now. Shell co here as soon as the letter reaches her. Freya, you go on and prepare. This banquet is very important.

I understand, Onii-sama. Freya nodded seriously, and then went on, If we can resolve this matter this ti, you are going to make a trip to Socina City, correct?

Yes. I nodded then explained, I dont think Ill be staying there for long though. Ill stay there for a month at most.

All right. Freya nodded then made a small bow and said, There is nothing else, then. Onii-sama, I shall take my leave now.

Freya, wait.

I called for Freya then looked outside the door. Since the two of us were discussing work, Gerald had no right to co in and listen. Freya looked at and in a puzzled tone asked, Is there anything else, Onii-sama?

I wanted to ask if you slept well last night.

Freya dawdled for a mont before replying, Are you worried that Gerald would do sothing to ? He will not do anything. He does not plan to, and more importantly, he does not have the guts to.

No, Im not worried about Gerald. I just want to know if you have been sleeping well recently.

I stroked Freyas face, and then touched the corner of her eye. I continued in a gentle tone, Youve got bags under your eyes, and you fell asleep in the office yesterday. Freya, are you too worn out these days? If you arent sleeping well at night, let know. Let see if I can help you.

Freya lingered for a mont. She then lowered her head a little in my hand. After hesitating for a mont, she softly replied, I miss Sis Luna I really miss Sis Luna Whenever I had little awakenings at night, Sis Luna would be lying next to holding my hand, allowing to sleep in peace but Sis Luna is not here anymore I am the only one in the room I am so sad. I am so scared I

I suddenly pulled Freya tightly into my arms before she could finish. Freya reacted with a jerk, and then grabbed my arms tightly. I noticed her small body trembling. She clenched her teeth tightly to prevent herself from crying out loud.

Shes too tough. Far too tough. She almost had an accident, as a consequence of the incident, too, but she never said a thing. She didnt cry when Luna passed away, either. Instead, when I was in the depths of despair and hurt, she was the one who faced the Empress on my behalf. After returning to Troy City, she took on all of the work so that I could relax for a bit. She dragged her tired body to a dark room. I didnt even notice it; I didnt realise her suffering.

Sorry, Freya, sorry I was negligent Sorry.

I gently stroked Freyas head.

Shes too small. Shes so small that I can hug her so tightly in my arms. Shes just a kid, yet shes gone through so much and shouldered so much. Shes too tough. So tough that Im afraid, worried, and cant bear to watch her suffer

It is all right It is all right Onii-sama

Freya wept in my arms. She took in big breaths, trying her best to use her breathing to cover her tears. In my arms, she softly said, Onii-sama, you do not need to apologise You are in more pain than I am. You lost Sis LunaYou risked your life to clash with Her Majesty and even now, you are trying to stop a conflict between the two races. You are hurting more than I am. I truly cannot bear I cannot bear to make you worry about when you are suffering so much already I truly cannot bear to

Silly girl. How could my heart not ache for you? You need to tell about these things. Lunas departure does, indeed, hurt ; however, if I see you sad, I will only suffer more

I massaged Freyas small head. I then looked at her face and chuckled softly. I wiped the tears on her face, You are my most beloved and cutest sister. How can a brother watch his sister suffer and not do anything? Freya, sleep with Lucia from now on. If you want to, you can co to my room at night, too. Im fine with it.

I believe Nier wont mind. I actually hope that Freya can co and restrain Nier, too.

Freya responded with firm nods, Uhm! Uhm!

She then snuggled up on my chest. She wiped her tears on her face then looked up at with a very bright smile. I pinched her face and she said, Onii-sama, I will. I want to go to your room tonight. You will not mind, would you?

I nodded, I wont. Just co tonight, then.

Uhm, understood, Onii-sama! I shall take my leave now.

You dont need to be in such a hurry. Ill co with you.

I let go of Freya and grabbed hold of her hand. Freya hesitated before looking at to say, Your Majesty, do you not need to go out with the Princess today? If you stay with , you will be stuck in the office all day, you know? Well, there is not much work, and I, alone, can finish it.

It is my work, after all. I wouldnt be a kind and wise ruler if I put it all on you while having fun outside. Ive had enough rest and need to return to work seriously now. Luna is not a reason for to be negligent. To the contrary, its motivating to advance.

I scrubbed her head, and then continued, Lets go. Its been a very long ti since Ive dealt with Troy Citys business. I need your advice on lots of things. If we finish work early today, lets go for so tea and refreshnts together. You can choose where we go.

Sure! Do not deliberately go slow then, Onii-sama. You must concentrate when working, too. You are the one who said you would co and work with ; therefore, do not let yourself get distracted during work with the Princesses. Freyas eyes lit up with joy. She held my hand and said, Let us be on our way now then, Onii-sama.

Uhm.

I held her hand and pulled the door open. Gerald walked up from the side and hesitated for a mont when he saw us exit together. I gave him a nod. He bowed and greeted , Your Majesty

I looked at him and said, Im going to work with Freya today. Youre training in the afternoon, right? You can head over now.

Yes.

Gerald raised his head up. He then looked at Freya, who was holding His Majestys hand with surprise. The arrogant and mischievous young girl looked up at His Majesty with a very earnest and reliant gaze. She wore a smile that was bright and innocent. Her eyes were filled with bliss comparable to spring water.

Gerald watched them leave and remarked to himself, So she does smile the way that a child would