Chapter 329: The Man I Should Love
Rezamiliana’s Side
After confirming that there was nothing particularly wrong with Lux’s stance, Rezamiliana…
Had him continue his usual training, and decided to observe his movements from a short distance away.
“…”
Lux was a fully capable swordsman, having even taken second place in a swordsmanship tournament.
While it couldn’t be denied that he still lacked real combat experience, his movements in training were nearly flawless.
That wasn’t by ordinary standards.
It was from the perspective of Rezamiliana, who stood extremely close to the pinnacle of the sword, so it went without saying how remarkable that was.
They were movements that made it seem as though no advice was needed at all.
But Rezamiliana also understood that holding back there was not what Lux desired, so…
“…Stop your movement there.”
When she called out to Lux, who was swinging his sword in succession, he halted just as he was about to strike.
Then, as Rezamiliana approached him, she offered the guidance necessary for him to further refine his swordsmanship.
“Rodwell, you should cut in at a slightly more diagonal angle here.”
“Diagonally…?”
“Yes.”
As she continued, Rezamiliana placed her hand over Lux’s hand gripping the sword.
“By doing that, the speed of your follow-up strikes will increase…”
Just as she was about to finish…
Rezamiliana’s attention settled on Lux’s hand holding the sword.
No, she found herself unconsciously focusing on his hand itself.
Compared to when I first met him as Remina, the strength I feel from his hands has grown even more… he truly has continued training all this time.
As she looked at his hand, a quiet sense of happiness rose within her, and then…
A thought suddenly crossed her mind.
So this is your hand… someday, with this hand, you will…
“…!”
Thinking that far, Rezamiliana immediately shook her head.
Even though I’m in the middle of teaching him swordsmanship, what am I thinking…!
“Rezamiliana-sama…? Is something the matter…?”
“Ah… no, it’s nothing. Don’t worry about it.”
After clearing her throat once, she quickly regained her composure.
Rezamiliana resumed instructing Lux.
And for the moment, after finishing her explanation of the movement.
When Lux attempted to perform it exactly as she had just taught him.
Lux spoke to her with a bright expression.
“That’s amazing, Rezamiliana-sama! When I tried moving the way you taught me, it feels easier to move than before!”
“It seems so. I could tell just by watching.”
“…Since this kind of solo training doesn’t really get seen by others, I had no choice but to improve it on my own, but thanks to you, Rezamiliana-sama, I’ve been able to grow again! Thank you very much!”
Feeling the pure gratitude and respectful gaze Lux directed at her.
Rezamiliana recalled the countless gazes filled with ulterior motives and ambition that had been directed at her at royal gatherings with other nations.
I once confided my worries to Elizalina, thinking that if my own selfishness were to cause trouble for Elizalina or Felisiana.
But now, as Rezamiliana looked once more into Lux’s eyes, she could declare without hesitation.
As I thought, the decision I made back then was not a mistake.
Affirming that firmly within her heart, Rezamiliana spoke in a somewhat gentle tone.
“Earlier, Florence praised your sword, and even just now you said it was thanks to me, but that’s not the case… all of it is the result of your tireless effort.”
“Rezamiliana-sama…!”
Lux seemed deeply moved, likely because his efforts had been acknowledged by Rezamiliana, who stood above him.
Sensing Lux’s pure and gentle heart up close.
At the same time as she reaffirmed that Lux was the man she should love.
Rezamiliana…
“As long as one possesses the minimum required qualities, kindness of heart is nothing more than a hindrance for a king.”
Those were the words of her father, the king.
Recalling those words that seemed to deny the Lux standing before her now.
She once again made a firm resolve, swearing upon her love for the man before her, that from now on she would part ways with her father’s way of thinking and live according to the path she herself believed in.