Chapter 177
Translator: Blushy
Editor: SenjiQ
“Kingdom is an unknown country even to us . I thought it was a free country that had nothing to do with us . It’s covered in a barrier and people don’t have to worry about being attacked by Hollows at night . It’s strange to see the next Prince of Kingdom playing with his brother . ”
We were talking about how the absence and presence of the barrier actually affected the lives of the people, but between talking, we were concerned about our younger siblings . We glanced over at the four who were playing together happily and then Lloyd mentioned that .
Lloyd is the eldest son of the feudal lord, Stingler, and their fief bordered Wester . Like how we attend the Academy, he said that he was living in the capital of Farland, away from his fief, to attend school .
“They suddenly asked us to go to Kingdom, and I quickly came forward before anyone could decide what to do and was sent here . ”
I could tell that Lloyd wasn’t a good listener from how lively he is . From the looks of it, his younger brother looked like a calm person, but also seemed like someone who would take action first . Then what about the other brother and sister?
“It’s true that parents wouldn’t let their kids out if they aren’t as lively as my brother . By the way, I’m my brother’s monitor,” Jasper Greyson said while smiling wryly . He’s the son of the northern most feudal lord in Farland . His brother, Lawk, certainly wasn’t considerate and kept the adults around him in suspense . But Lei is interacting with him and Prince Nico didn’t seem to mind .
“Only active kids or older kids can deal with Lawk though . ”
Next to me, Gill looked at Jasper with an expression that was asking why he had brought Lawk along, but Jasper smiled wryly . Lawk hadn’t caused any problems yet . Lawk looked like he was having fun even though the children were playing active games, and he didn’t look like he was unhappy about anything .
“Kingdom has good successors . And, Luke’s sister is amazing . ”
It was clear that Lei was in charge of the game even from a distance . Even though she was the slowest, she had advantages and wasn’t losing at all . I was a little worried though when she crawled under the couch .
“I believe that she survived because she takes initiatives . But, that’s not the only thing that’s charming about her . Would you like to hear about her charms?” I addressed the two Farland men while smiling .
“N-no, I can see them just from looking at her . Well, she’s really cute . And wild as well . ”
“Really? How about a story about her and the Rug Dragon?”
“Hahaha . ”
They refused in an indirect manner, but it was a shame to not tell them about how cute Lei is .
“The real person is here, so it’s enough for me to see her . ”
“That too, I suppose . ”
Gill said nice things sometimes too . Lloyd and Jasper looked as if they were saved, so I left it at that for now .
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Lei became Prince Nico’s playmate as soon as she returned to Kingdom, and Chris also joined their group, so my worries rapidly decreased .
Although I’d cared for her, I didn’t really understand Lei at the beginning of my 11th year, and when she returned at the end of my 11th year, I decided to just watch over her carefully . Every little thing she did kept me on my toes .
When Lei came back, I thought it was absurd to let her play with a violent three year old, even if he was royalty . But I had the opportunity to become their sensei, and I’m glad I got to see Lei and Prince Nico play with each other even if it was only for half a day, once a week .
Unlike I, who was tempted to meddle, Hans and Natalie felt uneasy, but they only watched as the two played, instead of butting in . Prince Nico was probably really energetic for a three year old . He’s smart and fast, but I often felt danger when he was playing with Lei .
Nevertheless, Lei never gave up, never lost, and was always ready to make suggestions . She played with him as well as calmed and humoured him . She’s weaker than him since she’s still a baby, and she slept a lot, much to the annoyance of His Highness, but Prince Nico learnt how to take things easy .
The royal family and the Four Marquises are equals . Or so people say, but it’s actually not like that . The Four Marquises are under the royal family . I didn’t have any special attachments to the royal family or anything .
The citizens and nobles may envy the powerful royal family and Four Marquises . But they don’t understand how it feels to be forced to do something you don’t want to do, and I believe that the royal family and Four Marquises are equal to them only because they can sympathise with that . Nevertheless, the royal family and the Four Marquises feel the same about protecting the citizens of Kingdom .
I finally believed that I would protect Kingdom with Prince Nicholas only after I became close to him . Lei, Prince Nico, Chris and I will grow up together in the future .
Strangely enough, the Four Marquis children were divided and gathered around Lei . It wasn’t just the Albans and Lisburns around her, but also the Molesey and Remingtons .
I couldn’t help but smile when I saw the four younger ones playing happily, and then glanced next to me . Of course, my friendship with Gill is the best .
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“What is it?”
“Nothin . ”
“Ah, I should have brought him with me,” Gille mumbled a bit boringly .
“Him?”
“Alistair . Isn’t it unfair that I’m the only one who doesn’t have a younger brother or sister?”
“He’s your uncle, isn’t he?”
“But still . He’s younger than me . ”
Alistair probably wouldn’t like it, I thought .
“Nii-syama!”
Lei tottered, no, ran up to me and clung to my legs . She’s not the kind of girl to disturb adults or older people . I guess she’s tired . Prince Nico, who had followed Lei to keep an eye on her, naturally placed his hand on Gill’s lap and leaned back to rest .
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“Are you hungry?” I asked the two in a way that also asked if they were done with playing .
“Hungry . ”
“Hunwgry . ”
The two repeated while rubbing their stomachs .
“Oh, I think I’m hungry . ”
“Lei ishn’th . ”
“Really?” Prince Nico looked at Lei in doubt . He probably wanted to say that she’s a glutton . It’s odd how Lei gets stubborn sometimes for no reason . I’m sure she’s hungry . I gave her another push .
“Then, do you want to play some more?”
“I’m hunwgry now . ”
It’s cute how her willpower doesn’t last long .
“Then, I’ll ask them to prepare our meals,” Gill said, and Lei laughed in relief . Lei, good job . It’s fine for you to work this hard and be stubborn like that .