Chapter 305: Just in Case
“Lux-kun.”
Siana answered at once, without the slightest hesitation.
Even if he is her real father, most people would pause at least a little. But I suppose that just proves she really is my sister.
As Elizalina thought this, a strange sense of acceptance settled over her.
Siana then addressed her.
“What was the point of asking something so obvious twice?”
“Hm? I only asked just in case, so don’t worry about it.”
“…”
There was no way she could simply brush off the phrase “just in case,” or the two pointed questions Elizalina had asked.
Elizalina knew that perfectly well, but that was fine.
If the possibility she had mentioned lingered even in the back of Siana’s mind, then when the time came, she would be able to press the matter immediately.
As she was thinking that, Siana spoke again.
“…Speaking of Father, how do you intend to get him to approve your engagement to Lux-kun, Elizalina-anesama?”
“Oh? What’s this? You asked Father over a hundred times to let you get engaged to a count’s son, meaning Lux, and he refused every time, so now you want your big sister to tell you the answer?”
“I only asked out of curiosity.”
“How cruel! You used to call me ‘Onee-chan’ when we were little!”
“I have never called you that even once!”
At Siana’s emphatic denial, Elizalina let out a soft laugh.
Then she continued.
“Come now, don’t be so angry… Now then, you wanted to know how I plan to make Father approve my engagement to Lux, right?”
The very engagement that had not been approved even after Siana herself had pleaded for it more than a hundred times.
Perhaps she truly was curious how her older sister intended to obtain their father the king’s consent.
“…Yes.”
Though her expression was displeased, Siana gave a small nod.
Elizalina spoke again.
“Now that I’ve confirmed that with you, Felisiana, all that remains is whether Rezamiliana-oneesama will grant her approval as well… but if Father continues to refuse to acknowledge my engagement to Lux indefinitely…”
Just as Elizalina was about to continue.
“Sorry to keep you waiting, you two!”
Lux appeared in the garden where Elizalina and Siana were, carrying a tray with tea for three.
In an instant, both of them switched expressions.
“Lux! Welcome back! Thanks for making the tea!”
“Master! Welcome back! I sincerely apologize for making you do something that should have been my duty!”
“No, it’s fine… Sometimes I should do it myself too…”
After that, Siana and Lux began chatting casually, and during that time…
Well, Father refusing forever, and that ‘just in case’ scenario, are only hypotheticals for now. There’s no need to tell Felisiana yet.
Elizalina was turning that thought over in her mind when…
“Wait, hold on…”
I get to drink tea that Lux brewed right now!? What!? Tea made by Lux’s own hands!?
Where had her earlier composure gone?
Her excitement surged at the thought of drinking tea he had made for the very first time.
“Lux! I want to drink the tea you made!”
As soon as she said it…
“Yes, of course.”
Lux answered with a smile.
It was a simple, ordinary exchange.
There was nothing unusual about Lux smiling.
And yet, that pure, radiant smile stole Elizalina’s gaze and her heart in an instant.
Really… you’re the only boy I could ever fall this deeply in love with, Lux. I’ll be the one who makes you happy. I swear it.