Akari (5)
A report arrived from a spy that Sanjou Uika was heading to the detached palace.
That was quick.
When she was engaged to Sekitora, she had just followed her family's orders.
Now, she must be ecstatic at the perfect opportunity to rekindle a love she had once given up on.
The thought of marrying the person she loves probably makes her restless.
Perhaps that's how she feels.
It's a cute, supportive kind of love.
As I walked towards the detached palace, I let out a small sigh.
If she loves him that much, she should look at him properly.
She needs to understand where her most important person's gaze is directed.
If she doesn't understand that, she's just a child who longs for love.
I arrived at the detached palace at an extraordinary moment.
Hiiro was holding Naruhito, who had a bandage wrapped around his head.
Naruhito's complexion was pale. Did he just get discharged from the hospital?
Surely, Hiiro didn't bring him home without permission.
The guard was Rikimaru? Maybe they're just here for a visit?
Hitachimaru, dressed in casual clothes, was standing a little distance away, probably protecting Otoha.
When I glanced around, my eyes met Himari's.
Since he was in his military uniform, he must be on duty.
The formal guard was Himari. I saw him frown slightly when our eyes met.
I do have good eyesight, after all.
I stood in a position where Uika and her guards wouldn't notice me, hiding my presence to avoid causing any trouble.
The guard who had followed me also kept his presence hidden from the start.
Ichinose Muramasa, my guard, was making eye contact with a servant at the entrance.
On closer inspection, the head of the Ichinose family was serving as a servant in the detached palace.
Akemi, you're using the head of the covert ops incorrectly. Your overprotectiveness towards Hiiro is severe.
Even without Uncle Kujou, the forces here could take down one or two castles...
Sanjou Uika beamed at Hiiro.
"Good day, Prince Hiiro. I have come to speak with you."
"I see. Then, perhaps I should arrange a room for you at the Royal palace. I'll let you know once it's arranged."
I was a bit surprised by Hiiro's proper response. Relieved that it seemed to be ending without issue.
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