I was there only for a few minutes, but I felt like it lasted for hours.
In Chris-sama's arms.
Uh, ugh, I was so embarassed~~.
The only salvation is that it was a place with only my family around.
If Sana was here… I'd feel so embarrassed I'd have wanted to run out of the mansion and escape somewhere.
No, I should have done it.
By the way, Chris-sama is now sitting next to me.
Isn't the distance too close?
When I though such a thing and looked at him, Chris-sama broke into an exceptional smile.
Khh, it's so dazzling.
"At any rate, Prince Chris, haven't you arrived too early?"
Grandfather asked amazed.
"That's right, but Lillina is that important. I understand that Lillina is strong, but this and that are different. I understood exactly that the southern country would start a war… How foolish is it to wage a war against the western country."
S, scary!
There's something coming out of Chris-sama, a black aura…
"Did you come here without anyone accompanying you?"
"No, I had attendants… They couldn't keep up with my speed, well, I guess they should be here in a few hours."
Chris-sama, you left them behind.
Surely, they're in a hurry now.
At the time everyone was hunting demons, he exhausted himself suppressing the southern country to bring peace.
I tried to go to Sana who's waiting for me.
There, Chris-sama said to me.
"Lillina, could I go with you?"
Mm, I can't refuse him when he says it with such a smile.
For now it's okay as long as you don't hug me~ I've had such a thought.
Brother came along for some reason.
Huh? Are you looking for Sana?
We all headed for the room where everyone was waiting.
"""Lillinsama!"""
As we approached the three they looked relieved.
It seems they're a bit surprised Chris-sama is on my side.
I told everyone that the demon threat we were worried about was gone.
However, as I didn't receive a permission from grandfather, I thought I wasn't allowed to speak of the cause and remained silent.
But brother blew off my idea.
"Still, I didn't think demons appeared when people's anxiety increased."
Bro~~ther~~!
He spoke without hesitation with no regards for others' troubles.
"E, elder brother… It's probably a rather confidential matter. Is it really okay to talk without grandfather's permission?"
But brother said without any concern.
"Lillina, Sana and others are like family, aren't they? It's okay. Besides, Sana and the twins obstinately follow Lillina. Wouldn't it be better if they knew?"
Brother said such a thing with a smile.
Perhaps you explained it on my behalf because I wouldn't do it?
My brother continued after a while just when I started seeing him in a more positive light.
"Also, if she's aware of the reason Sana won't be taken away anywhere as a bride."
Scary!
What's that, brother used his head?!
To desperately remove obstacles?
Look, Sana solidified!
Everyone froze at brother's words.
By the way brother, have you finally become aware of your feelings for Sana?
Somehow it was Chris-sama who first recovered.
"Ri, Ricardo has come to consider such things, I don't know how to feel… But I think it would be better to think of how your words influence the other party… Look."
When Chris-sama said that, Sana resurrected and… fled.
Her face was so red she left the room at a speed I've never seen before.
"H, huh? Why did Sana leave?"
Brother is puzzledly staring at the door which Sana used to escape.
Isn't it because of what you said?
By any chance, was it another unconscious remark?!
The bride might never come to brother.
Then I can only bring the groom to her?
And someday, they go on a journey across the country… That might be good.
For that, the first thing to do is to arrange the marriage~.
Chris said to me while I was thinking about such things.
"Lillina, could I ask you for a favor?"
"A favor? If it's something I can do."
"Ah, thanks. This is only possible for Lillina."
Yup?
What can only be done by me?
Something like, for example, helping you hunt demons?
"Could you come to my country and become my bride? At last the various matters settled down. Won't you marry me?"
Eeeeeh~~!!
Ma, marry.
I've been asked such a thing before, and now once again?
Snap snap!!
Wha, what's this sound?
Looking at the direction it came from… Ah, Allen-kun.
Allen-kun, while watching Chris-sama with a cold smile that didn't reach his eyes, destroyed a nearby wooden chair.
What's with this situation?
At the same time Ange-sama was holding a cup near her face.
Wa, wait! A little crack~~!
Wha, what should I do?
So, someone, help!