Chapter 313: Speculation
Floria Florence’s Side
Not only the Third Princess, but having to contend with the Second Princess as well over Lux-sama is quite an arduous challenge.
However, what Floria Florence most wants to prevent above all is Felisiana, who would not hesitate in the slightest to stain her hands with blood for Lux’s sake, becoming engaged to Lux.
Of course, her top priority is for herself to become engaged to Lux, but if Elizalina is someone with the character worthy of becoming engaged to Lux… as she was thinking that.
“Speaking of Elizalina-sama, that reminds me, the Fourth Royal Exchange Gathering will be held soon, won’t it?”
“Yes.”
Because Lux spoke to her, Floria Florence immediately stopped her train of thought and responded to his words.
Then, Lux spoke.
“All three princesses have already come, but who will be coming next?”
Up until now, the three princesses had come to the noble academy one after another without any overlap.
In that case, it would be natural to think the king or queen would come next, but.
Even so, even at a noble academy.
It is difficult to imagine the king or queen visiting an event at a single school.
“It would be reasonable to think that one of those three princesses will come… as for who will come, I believe it is something we will not know until the day itself, just as before.”
“You’re right…”
“…”
Floria Florence told Lux that it wouldn’t be known which of the three princesses would come to the Fourth Royal Exchange Gathering until the day itself.
However, Floria Florence had a certain degree of prediction.
If, as I suspect, the Second Princess holds affection for Lux-sama…
And then.
Considering the Third Princess’s current feelings.
The next, Fourth Royal Exchange Gathering will…
Lux’s Side
Before enrolling in the noble academy, Felisiana-sama.
Elizalina-sama, and Rezamiliana-sama as well.
To me, they were people far above the clouds, and I never imagined they would become as friendly with me as they are now.
Especially regarding receiving proposals of engagement from Felisiana-sama and Elizalina-sama.
Even now, the shock has not faded at all.
But precisely because of that now.
No matter which of the three princesses comes, I will truly be happy, and though I will be a little nervous, I can look forward to the Fourth Royal Exchange Gathering from the bottom of my heart.
“Lux-sama.”
“Y-yes!”
As I was thinking about the three princesses and the Fourth Royal Exchange Gathering.
Florence-san called my name in a voice that carried a certain sharpness.
I replied reflexively, flustered.
Then, Florence-san placed her hand over mine and said.
“It is fine to think about the three princesses, but it would be troubling if you were to forget about me.”
“O-of course I haven’t forgotten!”
“Fufu, that is good.”
Then, Florence-san brought her face closer to mine and said.
“Not only will I never forget you, Lux-sama, I will not think of anyone but you… I’m always thinking of you.”
“…!”
Seeing Florence-san’s straightforward, affection-filled eyes as she said that.
Her gentle and calm expression, and her glossy lips, I once again thought.
Florence-san is truly a beautiful person.
And her personality is truly kind as well, for someone like her to think of me…
“Rodwell-kun! About Elizalina-sama’s event the other day, I wanted to thank you… eh!?”
As I was looking at Florence-san’s face and thinking various things.
Ashwell-san came right up close to us.
Then, before I could even cry out in surprise.
Seeing Florence-san and me with our hands overlapping and faces close together, Ashwell-san said in shock.
“R-Rodwell-kun and Florence are in that kind of relationship!?”