Volume 2 Chapter 5-2 The Prince From the Neighboring Country Proposed Marriage
"Huh?"
So you knew.
I mean, is it good or bad?
Isn't it more like bad news?
Lily speaks calmly, but I'm sweating bullets inside.
After all, as a prince, it wouldn't be surprising if I faced some punishment for sneaking out of the country.
"It seems you also looked into what Sir Lucian was doing in this country."
"Yeah."
"You praised Sir Lucian's initiative and his friendship with the prince of this country."
"O-Oh."
Well, I did become friends with the prince through circumstances, but that was thanks to Elena and had nothing to do with my own initiative.
"So, they want Sir Lucian to act as a bridge between his country and ours from now on, as Lucian CodyDuke."
"Duke..."
I see.
I don't understand.
"They probably want to keep Sir Lucian here as a symbol of friendship."
"I-I see..."
"The talk of a political marriage has also been settled."
"Wait a minute!"
I don't mind not becoming the next king.
I don't mind becoming a Duke.
I don't care if I'm a symbol of friendship or whatever.
Just please, wait on the marriage.
"Oh, do you have someone you want to marry?"
"Uh, no."
"If you're in such a hurry, then there must be someone, right?"
"Well, um... there is."
"I thought so! Is she a noble lady?"
"...she is."
When I answered that, Lily clapped her hands happily.
"Then let's hurry and catch her!"
"Catch her? What do you mean?"
"Is it unrequited love for Sir Lucian?"
"No, well, I think it's different."
"Huh? You think of yourself as a commoner?"
Isn't that a bit rude?
"Well, I guess that's how it is."
"Then it seems there's no need to worry, but we should catch her so she can't escape."
So isn't saying "catch" a bit strange?
Without caring about my thoughts, Lily hurriedly began to prepare.
"W-Wait a minute, I haven't heard the good news yet!"
"Ah, I forgot. Our new home is actually very close to Lady Elena's, who is a friend of Sir Lucian!"
I see, that truly is good news.
Since I'm becoming a Duke, I can't continue living in this house pretending to be a commoner. Speaking of which.
A few days later.
Lily and I are heading to Parsley's house in formal attire.
To propose marriage.
"This girl really likes Sir Lucian... no, Rudger."
"Hmm?"
In the carriage, Lily murmured.
"Since I was gently turned down on this marriage discussion. So you were planning to reject the marriage and wait as 'Rudger', right?"
"Ah..."
"Don't you think that if you weigh a Duke against a commoner, you'd normally choose the Duke?"
"That's true."
"...You don't seem very cheerful, do you? What are you going to do with such a gloomy face when proposing to the girl you like!"
"No, since I couldn't say anything beforehand, I was worried you might get angry."
Thinking back, I've been scolded for a long time.
It's a bit late for that.
I wonder what someone who can be considerate in delicate ways does in situations like this.
I don't know.
"Well, we've come this far, so we can only try and see what happens, Sir Lucian!"
"You shouldn't be saying that as if you'll break!"
Breaking is not an option.
When Elena did a simple crystal reading for me, she said I would be happy marrying Parsley.
I'm sure I won't break.
It's just that there could be a chance of getting scolded.
Arriving at Parsley's house, we were shown into the parlor.
When Parsley comes, I must start by apologizing for the lies I've told until now and then properly express my wish to marry her.
While organizing the order in my mind, the parlor door opened.
And there she was, Parsley, in a beautiful dress appearing from beyond the door.
She was looking down, so she hasn't realized that it's me here yet.
"Nice to meet you, my name is Parsley. I'm here to propose marriage... um, ah... huh?"
Finally, our eyes met.
She looks surprised but not displeased.
"I've come to pick you up."
Blowing away the order I was just thinking of, as I said just one word, large tears fell from Parsley's big eyes again.
And when I looked closely, she had made strong fists with both hands.
"Parsley?"
"Lady Elena said to stay strong, so it'll be okay..."
What on earth did Elena say to Parsley?
Since Parsley looks so surprised, it seems she hasn't mentioned that I'm a prince.
No, that doesn't matter right now.
"Let me say it again. Parsley, please marry me."
"...Yes!"
A few days later, I visited Elena and Rolus.
Of course, to report the marriage.
When Elena saw us together, she smiled broadly for a moment.
Not just a smile, but a broad grin.
"You're getting married!"
When I said that, Elena finally burst out laughing.
I thought this wasn't the time to laugh but to offer congratulations, but Elena said while laughing.
"I knew it!"
She added.
"What do you mean, you knew?"
"Because both of you did simple stone divinations separately and drew the exact same stone with the exact same shine! You'll both definitely be happy. Congratulations!"
Saying that, Elena jumped onto Parsley.
"L-Lady Elena!"
We'll be just as happy as Elena and Rolus.
I thought that, while wearing a big smile.
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