Akari (8)
Himari gasped. He looked at me with a very surprised expression. It seems my brother understood. However, Uika did not seem to comprehend.
“It’s not such a simple matter.”
“It is simple. If you don’t understand, that’s fine.”
“You impudent fool. How dare someone like you from the Shichijou family interfere. If I do not marry His Highness, he will be left without a partner.”
I almost sighed, realizing she didn't understand that being introduced to Naruhito was an act of kindness.
Rikimaru dragged the blown-away guards over, and Ichinose Murashige also gathered the remaining one and placed him down.
“Do you know why Lord Sekitora was demoted from nobility?”
“Wasn't it because an important laboratory was blown up? How terrifying.”
“That was Prince Hiiro’s doing. He is terrifying indeed.”
“... What?”
“The reason for the demotion was that he kidnapped His Highness’ partner to use as a test subject in the lab and even shot and injured his leg. The lab was destroyed during the rescue operation. It was His Highness Hiiro who destroyed the lab.”
Did she understand now? Or does she still not get it even after hearing this?
“Because Lord Sekitora angered His Highness, he was expelled from the Royal family. The Royal family considers His Highness Hiiro more important. My judgment was correct… My Father will praise me.”
It seems there's an unbridgeable gap in understanding between us.
“I said he was demoted because he harmed Prince Hiiro’s partner. Understand that the Royal family acknowledges that person as His Highness’ partner and go home.”
Finally, a look of shock appeared on Uika’s face.
I heard the sound of a security vehicle arriving within the castle grounds.
“Princess Akari, Lord Himari, we have arrived to transport the injured.”
A person in security uniform saluted and greeted us.
“Thank you. Sorry for the trouble.”
“No problem. Call us anytime.”
They promptly loaded the three immobile guards into the vehicle.
“They’re alive, right?”
“I didn’t kill them!”
Rikimaru’s voice responded to my muttered question. As expected, you did it. I didn’t see it, though.
“Lady Sanjou. Perhaps you should leave together.”
Himari rarely spoke up.
He coldly conveyed with a beauty that resembled our Father’s to the hesitating Uika.
“By the name of Himari, I command you. Do not let her approach this palace again.”
“W-w-what!”
Let's finish this.
“By the name of Akari, I command you. Do not let her approach Prince Hiiro or his partner again.”
“I acknowledge the command given by your noble names. Now, Lady Sanjou, let us go.”
The security personnel nodded once in response and escorted the bewildered and emotionally overwhelmed Sanjou Uika away.
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