Hero, Marriage ProposalThe air can be read but the answer is equivocal
Due to the influence of a strange pressure generated by Greed-sama’sjealousy, I can no longer see Prince Rufus and Princess Loise. Of course, I can’tsee the King’s reaction either.However, the story advances even as the leading actor of the herostory is looking downward at me and holding my hand.
“Well, if it is Prince Rufus, there is no reason to oppose. No, evenif you’re not royalty, as a parent it is normal to let my daughter marries theperson she wants.”The King’s words echoed in the hall.
As response to those words, the Queen follows with kind words.“That’s right. Princess. These are the people who rescued you. Even ifhe is just a magician and not a prince, I will still cheer for you love.Rufus-sama, please take care of my daughter.”
“Father, mother…”
“His Majesty King, Her Majesty Queen. Thank you very much”
It seems like the Princess’ and magician Rufus’ marriage is permitted.As expected from the wise King and the one he took as queen.…. Well, if he truly is just the party’s magician, I’m doubtfulwhether they would readily agree like that, well that aside, I should obedientlyfeel happy without being petty.
Words like “congratulations Princess” and “be happy” echoes fromaround the hall.Cheers and applauses rises.The hall is completely covered with Prince Rufus and Princess Loise’smarriage reception.What were those confusion and consternation feelings in the atmospherebefore, right now isn’t it exactly like the solid route love story, those anxiousfeeling has been cleared out and become a peaceful atmosphere.
Everyone is so quick inswitching moods. As expected of the castle’s workforce(dwellers)!
I think if my hand is not being held by Greed-sama, I would also applause.Because I have been a maid for six years.I’m good at reading airs.
However… I can’t read the air in front of my eyes. No, perhaps I canbut I’m ignoring it.
Eatair bride! (Kuukiyome!)( 食う気嫁！)Eh, I got it wrong--- read the air!(Kuukiyome!) (空気読め！)
So I prayed. But since I have zero magic power, it didn’t seem toreach the Hero…. .
On his back is the Hero’s childhood friend and comrade --- more overhe is a large country’s prince --- who was trying to win over a spouse, but theHero didn’t even glance at it a bit.
A hole will certainly open at my face after being stared so much.I think that there is nothing interesting about an ordinary’s mob facebut… is he counting the number of pores?
Yeees, I’m convinced that he is trying to find reason to make fun ofmy face!I’m won’t be convinced of anything else!
--- well it is a bit of escapism, I’m definitely afraid.
Since I no longer directing my line of sight into Rufus-sama (and thePrincess), the sweetness in Greed-sama’s stare comes back, the stare carries thosestrange flames from before, I feel that if n.o.body is here to hear it, I wouldsay “scary aaa!”.
It is the mental state of a frog being stared by a snake.
And yet, aa, or I should say.For the first time, the skillto read air is troublesome.
Interest of those people who enjoy the Princess and Rufus-sama’s solidroute is gathering back to me and the Hero!“Come to think of it, what happen to those two people?”Feelings just like that!
Even without looking away from the Hero, I can feel the air.Those people who enjoy the solid route feeling also expect that solidroute from here!
Surely those people’s head are filled with “The love story between akind hearted maid who is worried about the princess and the Hero that defeatthe Demon King for that girl’s shake” that they made-up by their own.
What a flower garden… no no, clinched --- solid route that didn’texist --- are deployed.Surely at this time that flower garden [kind hearted maid] exists inmy head, maybe I don’t know.I tsukkomi-ed at my heart while going along with the readable air.
But I did not want to read this kind of air!
Aaa, people who realize that I have not answer is thinking [surely shewon’t reject it. The Hero’s marriage proposal] [of course not right~] [she won’tbreak off with the Hero in full public view] those stare stings!
And then, the King read the air,“Come to think of it, what happen with the Hero?”Can he please not say such thing from his throne!
I understand that almost everyone at the hall is turning to look at meand the Hero.
I’m in a pinch.
As my hand is still being held by the Hero, I feel like cold sweat isrunning down on my face and back.This unfortunate incidence is giving birth to the greatest crisis.
My honest feeling is that I want to clearly refuse this marriageproposal.But if I did that, I would be disliked by everyone on this country.There is no mistake.I mean, if I became the Hero’s wife, this country would be able toform solid ties with the Hero.
Creating ties with the Hero, who Receiving G.o.d and spirit’s blessingsand defeated the Demon King, is politically beneficial to this country.That’s why in the beginning, the King or the Minister try to marryPrincess Loise to the Hero.It is a national interest to bring in the Hero and his relatives, itdoesn’t matter if the Hero is a n.o.ble or a commoner.
Well in the end, the Princess decided to be together with Princ.i.p.alityof Elyusion’s royalty, though it is still a part of national interest.
Well, placing that aside, the wish to form ties with the Hero haven’tchange.
There is no way the Hero’s words would just disappear… .My future is very bleak if I imagine it.But, why do I imagine that my future as the Hero’s wife would be bleak….
Puzzling. Extremely puzzling.Unable to refuse.But I also can’t receive the Hero’s marriage proposal.
“Aria”At that instance, the Hero calls out my name and flame smolders on thoseeyes that has been sweetly staring at me.His voice is not loud. However, why do I feel like that voice resoundsclearly throughout the hall.“I’ll say it once more. Milady I love you. Please become by wife.”
… Why are you able to read the current air, Greed-sama …
The center of attention once again goes back to this marriage proposal….That, is certainly done onpurpose! He is aiming so that I can’t refuseisn’t he!
More cold sweats run out.
At that time, I feel like the Hero’s comrades are trying hard--- ormore like extremely desperately sending looks(signals) at me while pressingtheir hand together, from the background, which I can’t see because I can’t shiftmy eyes away from the Hero.Even that composed Rufus-sama.
Unfortunately because I have zero magic power, I can’t understand whatthey’re trying to tell me.However --- Why is that…Why is that I can feel like they’re pleading, “Don’t refuse! Do youwant this country to be destroyed!”.…. Ah that’s right, I can read the air.
I can’t understand why, but the destruction flag is rising.I’m troubled. I’m seriously becoming more troubled!
My thoughts are rolling.At that time, I suddenly remember my Milford House’s precept.
Let’s follow it!
I open my mouth and breath out.“Hero-sama… …”
Everyone waits for my answer with bated breath.And I don’t know why the Hero’s party members are praying to G.o.d.Greed-sama… why the heck(itta)( 一体), no, I say(itta)( いった)inhis direction. Suspicious feeling bud.But right now is not the time to think of that.
Placing my suspicion on the back of my head, I focus my attention tothe Hero in front of me and timidly say.“… I don’t know Hero-sama too well. And I think Greed-sama also didn’tknow me that well. In that case… is it alright if I answer with let’s get toknow each other better first?”
That is, postponement!One of Viscount Milford family precepts, [If necessary, let’s postponedifficult problem!]
After saying that, I feel like slight disappointments are spreading onthe air while patiently waiting for the Hero’s response.The Hero’s feelings cannot be discerned by looking at his eyes--- iswhat I think but unexpectedly the Hero smile faintly.With that, my fellow maid behind me scream “Kyaaa!” in shrilly voice.
A beauty’s smile is no ordinary weapon.I was momentarily p.r.i.c.kled by the air.
In the midst of noises, the hero the Hero brilliantly smiles, then he lowershis head and kissed my hand.Once more the shrilly voice resounds.
“That’s true. I understand milady’s feeling, I also want to know more”
Greed-sama says with his lips touching my hand.Those blue eyes peek through his golden bangs and pierce me---His eyes and touches make me feel like chills are running down myback.