Translator: Blushy
Editor: Delishnoodles
My debut was over, so Nii-sama tearfully returned to his dormitory, and I went back to commuting to the castle . The difference was the Ojii-sama saw me off every day with a smile .
What happened to the little dragon, you ask?
It would certainly be fun to ride her around town, but Natalie will have to sit on the other basket . And, Otou-sama will sit in the carriage . Otou-sama refused since he wouldn’t be able to enjoy his time with his daughter on his commute to the castle .
Or, Otou-sama could ride in the other basket, and Natalie and the guard will ride in the carriage . But this is also strange . Otou-sama liked this idea, but Jude was firmly against it .
I think Jude’s temples were twitching when he said this to Otou-sama when Otou-sama tried to climb into the carriage, “The Four Marquises don’t ride in baskets to go out! I know that Leilsama is cute, but please be more aware of your position as the head of the family . ”
“I know, I know . ”
Otou-sama didn’t seem to care, but I’m glad he didn’t get into the basket . Therefore, the little dragon was returned to the ranch, but I was somewhat angry that she went back happily without any complaints . Well, she can only stay in the castle ranch even if she came with us, so it probably didn’t matter to her .
I want to brag to Nico, but I don’t mind doing that when the opportunity presents itself .
I had a lot of fun with Ojii-sama during my debut, but I’m happy to go back to my normal days . I cheerfully walked up to Nico when I got off the carriage, but then I saw an unfamiliar and imposing carriage .
“That’s the Remington carriage,” Natalie said after glancing at it .
“Remingthon?”
“They came to your debut the other day . The family head is Angelique-sama, and her daughters Felicisama and Christine-sama picked oranges with you . ”
I know who the Remingtons are . I just didn’t understand why they were here . But, I figured it out from Natalie’s words .
“Chrishthine!”
“I told you to call me Chris!”
Chris came up to us while Natalie was talking . Felicia stood behind her with a troubled expression on her face .
“I told you not to look at other people’s carriages without permission…”
“Because Lei didn’t come out straight away . ” That sounds just like Chris .
“You should have gone to where I am before going to where Lei is . ”
“Nico!”
We haven’t seen each other in a few days .
“Hmm . Lei, I thank you for the oranges . Mother was most pleased . ”
“Okasyama? Nico, thhath’sh good . ”
She might have told him that he could have taken some from the castle greenhouse and didn’t need to bring them from another place . I’m glad she liked the orange .
“My Otou-sama was really happy . He patted my head . ”
“Head! Thath’sh nice . ”
I’d be happy if my head was patted .
“Chris . Follow His Highness’s example . It doesn’t matter what Otou-sama did, you should give your thanks for . ”
“But, Nee-sama . ”
“No buts . We came here because you promised that you would study etiquette . ”
Chris pouted unhappily, but surprisingly, she turned to me and said expressed her gratitude, “Lei, thanks for the oranges . ”
“You’re wewcome,” I also replied politely . However, it was strange to be thanked since it wasn’t like they were my oranges .
“Chrish, Chrish, did you awsho come tho shthudy?”
“That’s right . I was told that it would be fine since the small Nico and Lei are studying properly . ”
“We shthudy properwy . ” I puffed my chest in pride .
“Lei is right . ” Nico puffed his chest in pride .
“What? You two actually study?”
Why is she disappointed? It’s also boring to play the whole day .
“Chris!” Felicia rubbed her hands anxiously . She worries more than Nii-sama . Nico and I looked at each other and nodded . It’s annoying, so we should just take her with us .
“Leth’sh go . ”
“Let’s . ”
We held out our hand to Chris on both sides .
“Wh-what?”
““Hand . ””
“Like this?”
Chris stretched out her hand, and Nico took one while I took the other .
“Now, leth’sh go . ”
“Hmm, Lei, we’re going to my library . Shouldn’t I take the lead?”
“Then pweashe . ”
“You’re making me angry . ”
The way he spoke strangely reminded me of Prince Huu .
“Awrighth, off we go!”
“Aren’t you leading in the end, Lei?”
We walked to the library while Chris was still confused .
“Ah, Chris!” Felicia cried out from behind her, but I ignored her .
“Mm, Feliciojousama . ”
“Huh? Oh, I’ve seen you before . ”
“I was a Ojou-sama’s maid before,” Natalie said . It isn’t rude for a maid to talk if the situation calls for it . Felicia looked as if she remembered this .
“Hmm, I think it’s alright to leave Christinsama with His Highness Nico and Leilsama . ”
“Oh . I’m supposed to look after her . ”
“Odds-sensei will be there, and so will other adults . ”
“If you were Christine’s maid, then you know that she’s a difficult child . ”
“Yes . ”
Natalie, you didn’t hesitate .
“But, please leave her to us . Felicisama, what about your political affairs?”
“Oh no! I need to go back! I’ll come back at lunch . ”
Felicia left in a hurry . I knew that she left and looked up at Chris . She seemed alright . She was looking around since it was her first time here . ”
“Nexth, we cwimb up shthairsh . ”
It was dangerous to climb up the stairs while holding hands, so I let go off her hand under the stairs .
“Second fwoor . ”
I stared at the two who had gone ahead and walked up the stairs steadily . Chris looked down worriedly at me from the top of the stairs . Then, she glanced behind me .
“No matter how slow Lei-sama is, she won’t fall down from the stairs,” Hans spoke behind me to reassure Chris . Rude . It’s because I’m slow that I’m careful and don’t get hurt . Wait, I’m not slow .
Then, the three of us finally entered the library . ”
“Big…” Chris muttered because Nico’s library was so big . There was another library in the castle, and this one was exclusively for the royal family . There was also a small bed under the window .
Three desks were arranged neatly in front of the blackboard, and Odds-sensei was already waiting for us . But before Odds-sensei said anything, Nico stood in front of the blackboard with his arms crossed . Oh my, he’s pretending to be the senior one . Well…
“Chrish, shith down . ”
“Here?”
“Ai, thhere . ”
I had Chris sit down before I stood next to Nico and crossed my arms . I’m also a senior .
“Noth decided . ”
“Decided . ”
Nico says one too many words .
“Then, Chris will take an exam to see how much she knows . ”
“Exam . ”
“Your Highness . Leilsama…”
Odds-sensei seemed appalled but wait a minute .