Volume 1 Chapter 70-2 Loneliness was not just the Servant
"It's fine! As long as you're doing well!"
I sensed clear anger.
I knew she was mad, but I felt strangely relieved inside.
Relieved... no, that's not right.
I'm happy.
That Lady hasn't forgotten me.
"Rolus, are you just smiling a little?"
"...No, it's just that I'm, um, happy that Lady hasn't forgotten me..."
"Of course I wouldn't forget you! What are you saying?"
At that moment, the hand that had been holding my body suddenly let go.
Then, that adorable hand was pinching my cheek.
"Listen! I've been looking for you all this time. I was so scared because I thought you could go anywhere with no place to rely on, that maybe you were starving or collapsed alone somewhere, or maybe, maybe..."
"P-please don't cry, Lady."
"I will cry!"
...I felt the clear anger again.
Naturally.
I wondered what to do with an angry Lady who was crying, but both the madam and the teacher lady just watched with smiles, offering no lifeline.
Even the master and Sir Hans were only gazing into the distance, looking like they needed help rather than providing it.
"Rolus, please make my daughter happy."
Suddenly, I was told this in a truly gentle voice.
Of course, I will make her happy.
Just as I was about to answer, Lady opened her mouth.
"I will make Rolus happy."
As I said before, isn't it the other way around?
Shouldn't it be me who makes her happy?
Lady says it's not the other way around.
"Yes. Then you both be happy together."
"Yes!"
...Lady and the madam seemed happy, but I wondered if the master and Sir Hans were really okay with that.
I felt a bit guilty about taking away their dear Lady.
While thinking this, I glanced over at the master, and it seemed the madam noticed.
"Sir Oscar and Hans, stop making that face and please celebrate Elena's happiness."
"Uu..."
"Uu..."
The two of them only moaned together, but I suppose it wasn't a situation they could celebrate.
"It's fine, really. Even if Father and Elder Brother don't bless me, I'll be happy on my own."
"Elena!"
The two of them are raising their voices in condemnation, saying it's "terrible."
"It's worse that the two who don't wish for my happiness. Do I have to sacrifice my happiness for the sake of theirs?"
"No, that's not it, Elena. I wish for your happiness. It's just that, I can't fully rejoice because I feel lonely."
"Yeah, I still can't be happy. But if you're happy, then surely I'll be happy too."
The master and Sir Hans said this while wiping their teary eyes.
"So, you're not blessing me just because you're lonely. That's good. I'm happy!"
"Elena──!"
...and thus, the complete manly crying began.
"Now we can get married with everyone's blessings, Rolus."
"Y-yes."
"I need to report to Flora and the others. It turned out differently from what we imagined together, but they should enjoy it as well."
"What did you just say?"
"It's nothing."
What on earth are these people going to enjoy...?
"I'm glad both discussions about apprenticeship and marriage have come together. Now that the preparations for the new home are in order, let's proceed with the inheritance of magic techniques after the move."
So said the teacher lady.
"New home?"
"Yes. You'll be living next to my mansion."
Next to the teacher lady's mansion?
While the Lady delightedly cheered, I started to ponder.
Shouldn't the teacher lady's relatives be coming next door?
"...teacher lady?"
"Yes? Were you thinking I told you to clean because my relatives are coming?"
"Yes."
"They are coming, my relatives. My son and his bride."
Though she acted as if she hadn't lied, I had been completely deceived.
I never expected she was getting the place cleaned just for her sake.
Well, since the Lady looked incredibly happy saying, 'I'm so excited for the new house,' I no longer cared about anything else.
If the Lady is happy, that's what matters.
But, still.
"If I may be so bold, Lady, how long will you remain on my lap?"
"Just a little longer."
I've actually been here for quite a while.
I'm starting to feel embarrassed.
It's a bit late, but we're very close together.
"You know, I was scared thinking I might never see Rolus again."
"Yes."
"I felt lonely being apart from Rolus."
"Yes."
"So please let me stay close for a while longer."
"...Yes."
That's nice.
I realized I wasn't the only one feeling lonely.
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