"Nn……"
With a floating consciousness, Akito yawned a bit.
Then he realized, today's bed is more comfortable for some reason.
I don't want to wake up yet……. He feels good to the extend he thought like that.
When he half opened his eyes, there was a soft light coming in, and he was in the room he was unfamiliar with.
"Where…… is this……"
He muttered a bit while keep lying down.
His head hurts badly. When he tried to get up despite that, Akito tried to put his power…….. And he felt something out of place.
There is a nice hugging pillow that he is hugging. When he moved his sight downward thinking what that is, there was a golden haired girl there.
Burying her face in Akito's chest, she seems that she feels good letting out a sleeping breath "Suu suu".
"Who is….. This girl……"
Thinking that for a moment, Akito looked at that girl's face. Then, the moment… he thought that that girl is quite a beauty. His cold sweat comes out without end.
(Whahwhawha! Wha, why!? Why did I become like this!?)
It's natural for Akito to become panicked. That's because that girl is Grandneal's first princess, Sylvia Lancaster.
That princess is sleeping in his arms in other words, those 2 spent the night together.
…… This is quite bad. Akito thought like that.
(I, yesterday what did I……!? )
He is thinking really hard with hurting head. He has woken up a bit but, somehow his head is not working well.
It's like it's because something he drank……
(Fe, Feny!? Are you awake!? Give me a reply!)
Because his head was not working well, he asked his partner's help. But, there was no reply. It seems that she is sleeping.
While he was doing that, Sylvia who is sleeping in Akito's arm yawned "Nn……",
"Nn~…… Akito……? Hug me……?"
And for some reason hugged Akito's body firmly.
(Eh? Wha, what's this? What's this? What's this!?)
Seeing Sylvia is happily burying her face and rubbing it into Akito's chest, Akito becomes even more panicked. What on earth he should do this princess who has a happy looking face?
No, what's worse than that is the fact that there is a girl sleeping in his arm, moreover she is a princess, and also he didn't remember anything about what happened yesterday.
In other words, It's not strange if something wrong has happened……!
Moreover, Sylvia looks happy hugging Akito. Saying that, it seems that it is obvious something has happened yesterday.
This is the sign of Akito's end.
(This, this is bad, this is bad! Seriously, what did I do yesterday……!? This is…… not a laughing matter!)
When Akito was like that and panicking, Sylvia hug him even tighter,
"Akito~…… Hug me~"
Grumbled that like she is lonely.
Because of that, Akito…… firmly becomes stiff,
(……Fuu……)
Because he was extremelyly enthralled, he groans about with a small voice inside his mind.
For the time being he sets his mind to sage mode, then when he hugs Sylvia closely, Sylvia happily rubs her face on his chest.
Because it is a dangerous situation to that degree as there are something soft hitting his stomach. Akito is worried about how long his sage mode can last.
(well, well then……. First, let's confirm the situation……)
The moment Akito thought like that, and then moved his gaze, while Sylvia is not awake as it is dangerous for the time being—-
—-grin grin grin grin.
He discovered the maid standing besides the bed, moreover I can think of her making those kind of sound effects.
"…………"
The maid continues watching Akito who immediately becomes stiff with a grin on her face.
"…………"
—-grin grin grin grin.
"…………"
—-grin grin grin grin.
"……. Uhm, if you have something you want to say, please say it honestly……"
—-grin grin gri……. snap.
When Akito felt like giving up and said that, the maid stopped grinning, and purposely coughed once "Ahem"…..
"…… Did you enjoy it last night?"
And then said that with a radiant smile.
(Seriouslyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!)
Akito shouts like that only inside his mind. That's obvious, the other party is the princess of this country. Laying hands on her means that Akito can be put on a death penalty.
Ignoring the panicked Akito, she leans forward her body and looks into Sylvia's face. After that, she fixed her posture and with a gentle smile—-
"Aah geez! Hime-sama is cute!? What's with this defenseless smile! Are you inviting me!?"
……shouted with a loud voice for some reason.
(Hey!? Where did the graceful atmosphere this person had yesterday!?)
Because of the maid sudden change, Akito can't hide his surprise. The impact went that far. Noticing Akito's state, Laiah blushed a bit, and purposely coughed "Ahem".
"A, aah….. I have lost my composure. I'm sorry. Since Hime-sama is cute, I unintentionally……"
Akito had the urge to retort her, but he somehow managed to endure it,
"That, that's right…… She, she is cute….."
And said that while twitching on his cheek. Well, he really thinks that Sylvia is cute, so it's not a lie. He thought like that.
"Well, because it is recently that Hime-sama makes this kind of face….. I'm happy."
Akito thought in wonder about that saying "Hmm?" because Laiah said it while smiling.
"Eh? So, the princess who is gallant in that battlefield until before, is what she usually is?"
"Yes, that's right. The first time she made this face is yesterday."
"……That recently, is not recently isn't it……"
Akito was amazed when she said that it's only since yesterday that she began having that expression.
Then, as he expected, there is something that he is worried about.
"Eh? But the princess, even if she is called the "War Princess", she is a girl in a marriageable age, you know? There must be a time when she wants to be spoiled, right?"
Akito said that while patting Sylvia's head, and then after he looked at her happy face, he felt warm and comfortable, "Ha!"—- he immediately withdrew his hand as he had pat her without him realizing it.
Seeing that, Laiah is giggling.
"Hiiragi-sama, by all means please pat her as it is. Hime-sama like it better that way."
"Eh? No. She will get angry, right? As expected……. Or rather, is it okay to get up anytime soon? If the princess wake up, she might cut me down……"
"You can't♪ Please keep hugger her♪"
Akito thought "Eeh~". He wants to cry as it seems that this maid wants him to die.
"Because the princess is good for nothing all the time, she was told to find a husband as soon as possible, so she didn't have time to be spoiled. Because she is forced to attend marriage meetings, and learn politics since her childhood, she has been struggling really hard. "
Laiah said it quietly while looking at Sylvia's gentle eyes.
"That's why, for Hime-sama, She finally found someone who can spoil her, who is Hiiragi-sama. Please, spoil her properly."
Doing that and then bowing her head made Akito somehow unable to refuse her.
(However, she is struggling, is the truth huh…..)
Without thinking about Sylvia who looked happy sleeping, Akito had a wry smile as he let her slept on top of him.
Then, he remembered 2 more people who were people who were a troublemaker.
His childhood friend who is left behind early by his father, and became someone who looks like a crippled person at that time, and now seems like forcing herself to smile, and
His junior who was is the one who is the contractor of the ice dragon, and wasn't given any freedom, and was crying because finally she can found the place where she can settle down……
If he loses to the princess who sleeps besides him in the match, he will become one of Sylvia's possession. At that time, would those girls would feel sad?
When he thought about that, there was a stinging pain in Akito's chest.
(But…… Alca and Yuuka should be able to help each other and…… Lyos, Lutisenpai, and Anlayhaim-san would protect those 2…..)
Akito shakes his head, and pay attention to those matters. That's right, if he comes to Grand Magic Academy, and obtain the power to protect even 3 person, there would be no problem.
In the meantime, it is alright to protect one princess who has a few friends……
When Akito felt uncertain by having such doubt,
"Hiiragi-sama….. I have a request. Could you lose intentionally in today's match?"
As if seeing through that, Raya seriously bowed her head.
"If by chance, the princess loses in today's match, and you return to the academy, the princess would be sad……"
Seeing that, Akito thought that Laiah was also serious.
At this kind of time, what should I do? Recently he had this kind of thought.
When he had no power, he didn't think he could protect anyone. Or rather, let's get protected, let's escape. He had those kind of thought a lot.
But, he has changed since meeting Feny. He had obtained the power to protect anyone. That's why…… what should he do? He can't find the answer.
He feels uncomfortable as he feels restless. While seeing Laiah, who desperately bows her head,
"…… I, I have a junior whom I want have to protect even in the academy and I told her that I would stay by her side ….."
When he realize it, Akito said that words.
Hearing that, Laiah raises her head.
"I have a childhood friend whom I have resolved my heart to protect since my childhood."
What am I even saying? He thinks like that. He understands that it's not like he wants to talk like someone who says something like he wants to protect what's important to him.
—but, he felt that he had to say it.
He doesn't want to return to the academy while he is lost…… because he thought like that.
"That's why, I will fight seriously with the princess. I won't use the power of the flame. Saying that, with only my own power, I want to test it whether I can protect those 2 or not."
That was his true feeling that he put into words.
"That's why, I want to her to show me how strong she is. Then, when I understand that this person is stronger than me, I want to be taught by this person. ……. About something called the true strength. "
Akito look at her with a serious look, and Laiah sighed "Haa……".
"Understood. If that's the case, I think it's about time for me to make the preparation for Hime-sama, as you wish to fight her in her perfect condition♪ In order for you to be my master."
Showing a mischievous smile, Laiah said that. Moreover, when Akito was smiling…….
"Well then, Hime-sama. Please wake up♪"
Laiah suddenly started shaking Sylvia.
Because of that, Akito becomes panic.
"Hey hey hey!? Wait a minute! It would be bad if I stay in this room!! Moreover she is still holding me! At least let me get out!!!"
"You can't♪ Since I have also prepared Hiiragi-sama's breakfast!"
"Yo, you really don't need to concern yourself with me! Because I'm going to eat at the dining hall!"
"No, because in the not far away future, you will also be my master, I want to show you my cooking skill now!"
"No", why does it has to be like that!?"
"Now! Wake up, Hime-sama! If you can make it as an established fact now, you would be able to obtain Hiiragi-sama like this!"
"What are you saying!? Damn it! At least do something with this situation! Aah! Why are you grabbing my arm! Why are you trying to keep grabbing it! Uwaa! She's strong!? This person is seriously strong!?"
"Girls will get angry if you say something like that so try to not say something like that! Please don't underestimate a maid! If it's for my master, I will become stronger no matter how!?"
"It's because you are a maid that you shouldn't have this much power!"
"Ah, I also work as a bodyguard more or less♪"
"So that's it!? It doesn't have anything to do with being a maid!"
When Laiah who tried to wake Sylvia while grabbing Akito's arm, and Akito who tried to escape from there somehow, while having that dispute……
"Mhm….. You are noisy, Rai…..ya!?"
At the same time as She woke up, she was awaken and become petrified.
"……This is bad……"
Of course, Akito is also petrified. Then he explained the situation, and when Laiah turn his eyes toward Laiah to get some help,
"Fufufufu♪ Well then, do your best for the rest of it, Hime-sama♪"
She made those kind of laugh, and left the room.
(Uoooooi!? What should I do with this!?)
Confirming that, Akito looks alternately between Sylvia and the door while holding Sylvia.
Then while waiting what kind of attack that will come—
"A, Akito…… do you like me that much…..? As, as I thought, should we cancel today's match? Since you love me this much….."
For some reason, Sylvia muttered in a small voice to the point it can't be heard with a bright red face, and buried her face in Akito's chest.
(What, what is going on with this……?)
After Akito looked at Sylvia who buried her face in his chest and tilted his head, he rubbed his chest as he didn't end up dying for the time being.
After that, because he explained things to Sylvia, quite some time has passed.
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