Special
Rezamiliana’s Side
Until just a short while ago, Rodwell, who had been so nervous being alone with me, the First Princess of this country, spoke so strongly about my charms that I felt…
Unlike Lux, who had just been nervous toward her, Rezamiliana was not someone who usually received such forceful words.
Her parents trusted her, so they never spoke to her in that way. Elizalina sometimes raised her voice, but it was not with force, and Felisiana respected her as an elder sister… Precisely for that reason, having Lux speak so firmly about her charms left Rezamiliana both surprised and embarrassed.
“Really, would a dress suit me…?”
When Rezamiliana asked this with her cheeks flushed, Lux nodded eagerly.
“Yes! Rezamiliana-sama, it would absolutely suit you!”
That smile captivated Rezamiliana at once.
Such a bright, dazzling smile. I want to stand beside someone with that brightness and illuminate the future of this country and its people… For that, I must change as well.
With that resolve, Rezamiliana spoke despite her embarrassment.
“If you say so… then next time I will try wearing a dress… Will you accompany me then?”
“Of course! If it is all right with you, I will accompany you anytime!”
“…I see, thank you. I am sorry for showing such weakness.”
“N-no! Not at all! Please don’t worry about it!”
“…”
Rezamiliana had already wanted to love and support Lux, seeing him as her destined partner, but this time together deepened her feelings for him even further.
Then, after clearing her throat once, Rezamiliana shifted her mood and began speaking with Lux about swordsmanship.
“I see…! That was very informative! Thank you!”
“There is nothing to thank me for.”
Even as she said that, Rezamiliana felt happy knowing that Lux was pleased… She wished she could stay like this forever, but.
“As a member of the royal family participating in this Royal Exchange Gathering, I cannot remain away from the main hall any longer.”
“Ah! Y-yes, of course! I am sorry for taking so much of your time for someone like me…!”
“I was the one who invited you, so there is nothing for you to apologize for… Besides, the time I spend with you is very special to me.”
“Eh…?”
Lux looked puzzled, not understanding the meaning of her words, but Rezamiliana found even that expression endearing. Placing her hand over Lux’s, she said,
“Rodwell… I look forward to the growth of the sword you hold in that hand, and… I look forward to the day we meet again.”
“…!”
Lux was startled for a moment by her touch and blushed, but he soon looked into Rezamiliana’s eyes and answered her words.
“Yes…! I will keep training so that I can one day wield a sword as well as Rezamiliana-sama, and I will look forward to seeing you again!”
Hearing those words, Rezamiliana gave a small smile and withdrew her hand from his.
Still smiling, she rose from her chair and, maintaining her usual dignified bearing, walked to the door and left the private room.
“…”
Rodwell… I love you.
After whispering that in her heart, Rezamiliana walked down the corridor toward the main hall, recalling Lux’s earlier words and smile.