Maid and friend = reliable.
After I had cooled down a bit, I decided to call Jash. After a few seconds of ringing, Jash answered.
(Ojousama!? Where are you right now!? Why did you run away!?)
You seem to be somewhat flustered, Jash. And I’m worried about the sound of destruction.
“No, I’m more concerned about the sound of destruction.”
(… The church is already in trouble… The master is firing his freezing magic, Shushulina-sama and the others… and even Curtis-sama and the other knights are joining in, so it’s becoming a mixed team of adventurers and nobles versus a group of knights.)
“… You seem to be having fun.”
I unintentionally hit Geraldin-san.
“Where do they seem to be having fun!? That’s a disaster!! Ah, yeah. I somewhat understand your situation.”
(And so, Ojousama—(Of course, it’s all because of Dirk-sama’s self-satisfaction.)
Was that Rabisha-cha? She has a point, a harsh point, but… I won’t deny it. That’s not the only reason, though.
(… Self-satisfaction?)
(A surprise wedding without telling Ojousama… I understand his desire to make Ojousama happy, so I cooperated with him, but frankly speaking, there is no such thing as a surprise wedding! I’m sure Ojousama would have wanted to elaborate on the food, think about the wedding venue, choose the dress, etc… You guys say it’s for Ojousama, but in the end it’s all about self-satisfaction, isn’t it? You guys are the worst~!”
That’s beyond harsh!! Not just harsh, it’s super abusive!!
“A, aha, ahahahahaha.”
But there’s a part of me that can’t deny it, so all I can do is laugh dryly. The wedding belonged to both of us, and to be honest, I wanted to be a part of the planning.
The surroundings became awfully quiet, so I wondered if the commotion had come to an end.
(Even for the kindhearted Ojousama, this would be a bit… no, quite unforgivable, right?)
“Ah~, err… yeah.”
(Well, I understand why he was so hurried, though.)
“Yes?”
I certainly thought this was very sudden, but… the reason?
(Isn’t it because of that stupid bird?)
I’m sure you all forgot, but there was a bird beastman there when we bought Haku’s fellow slaves. I heard that most of the bird beastmen were from Birdia and that he was the Crown Prince there.
The reason why he was in Wolfanea is that in Birdia, strong = attractive… he inadvertently met Rabisha-chan, who was studying abroad, and then he met me too, he was like a sack of potatoes then.
It was good up to that point, but… when the hell did I mess up…
He proposed to me.
I wonder if he doesn’t want his life… Every time he wooed me, Dirk’s blood thirst would become scary. Even if it’s not aimed at me, it’s hurting so much it’s killing me. Lately, I was wondering if he was a masochist or an idiot.
(That stupid bird, he was even getting the country involved. I am sure of it because it’s Alphage-sama’s information. Well, Alphage-sama understands that the disadvantages of marrying Ojousama to another country are much greater, so he told Dirk-sama about it. And then, in order to keep Ojousama in Christia, he made things a little more complicated.)
What are you doing, you black-hearted prince! But an engagement is only a promise. It is not binding. It is not enough to repel the courtship of the Dukes or by the royalty of another country. Then what to do… if I get married, then they can’t make a proposal, can they? Otherwise, Dirk would not have skipped so many steps.
(Dirk-sama must have been super impatient. Besides, Dirk-sama’s message card and all… Dirk-sama even bowed down to me, you know? Madam and I told him to stop the surprise, but… his enthusiasm and his love for you were genuine, no matter how many times we told him not to give up. We were reluctant to give in. He loves you very much, desn’t he, Ojousama? However, this time, his love is going too far.)
“……………… Yep, I forgive him.”
With those words, I could tell how difficult Dirk had it. He must have bowed down to a lot of people and really worked at it even though he had his regular job.
(Haha, then go back to him. Dirk-sama is losing a lot of face. Running away as a bride in front of the royalty of another country is a living disgrace. They’ll be talking about it for years to come.)
“O, oof… n~ but… I have to draw the line in sand, don’t I?”
(Draw the line in sand?)
“……… I haven’t even been properly proposed to. I’m engaged, but I need another push before we get married!”
((…………… Hah?))
“Besides, I don’t think I can miss the ‘Please, give me your daughter’ event, either.”
(…… He did that, didn’t he?)
He did!? Without me!?
“It doesn’t make sense unless it’s in front of me! And what am I supposed to do about the cheating allegations after being left alone for a month—(What do you mean cheating!? You said you would take care of my Ojousama!)
Oh, this is bad.
Rabisha-chan has gotten furious.
(Son-in-law… no, Dirk-dono. Depending on your answer, this marriage may never come through.)
(Indeed.)
(Right.)
(Cheating is bad~)
(Cheating is the worst~)
I could hear the anger in my family, especially my father’s voice! Maybe it’s my imagination, but I can feel the cold air even though we’re miles apart!
(Wait a moment! Dirk-sama recognizes Ojousama as his mate! Even if he is half-breed, Dirk-sama, with his strong animal nature, cannot be unfaithful to her! It’s a misunderstanding, so please don’t hit Dirk-sama, who’s frozen in shock!!)
(Silence! I can’t forgive you for leaving Ojousama alone for a month and making her sad! If you have time to write a card, go accompany Ojousama! You lousy cat!!)
Jash was desperately trying to stop Rabisha-chan, who seemed to be on a rampage. Oh, my Goodness!
“Ra, Rabisha-chan, stop! I think it was some kind of misunderstanding, and I understand now that leaving me alone for a month was to prepare for the wedding! Thanks for getting mad for me!”
(……… Ojousama… tsk. Be thankful to Ojousama.)
Thank you, Rabisha-chan. It’s me who should be thankful, so please calm down. My careless remarks have caused a great deal of trouble…
“Dirk.”
(… Rosarin, I’m sorry.)
“……… Yeah, if everything can be resolved by saying sorry, there wouldn’t be the need for the Knights! If you come for me in the dash and propose properly, I will marry you because I have no choice!!”
(Where are you now!?)
“The second floor of the Pig’s Tail Inn.”
Geraldin-san answered on my behalf, since I did not know the name of the inn, since he was the one who brought me there.
(I will be there right away!!)
After Dirk’s spoke, the communication went dead. Geraldin-san touched my head.
“I will be in the way. You better talk this through properly. I will speak with the Master.”
“Thank you, Geraldin-san.”
“What, it’s nothing, considering everything you have done for me. Be happier than anyone else, my Lord.”
“Yes!”
I smiled and saw Geraldin-san off.