Chapter 331: Shared Understanding
“That’s right.”
Elizalina nodded in satisfaction at Felisiana’s answer.
“Well, when you put it into words, it sounds like a big deal, but in reality, it’s not all that significant.”
“…That’s true.”
Felisiana understood what Elizalina meant, but since it was already an unspoken understanding between them, she didn’t bother to say it aloud.
Elizalina continued.
“That’s why…
“What matters here is that even Rezamiliana-oneesama has finally acknowledged it openly, and has begun seriously considering that premise… from here on, this country will truly start to move.”
The country will move.
Normally, hearing that would stir at least some sense of tension.
But for Felisiana, it didn’t.
Even now, there was only one thing on her mind.
“As long as Lux-kun is safe, I don’t care how the country moves.”
“I feel the same way, but for Lux’s sake as well—”
“Yes, of course. For Lux-kun’s sake too, I will properly fulfill my duty as a princess and guide this country in a good direction.”
“Mm-hmm! That’s good to hear! Really, when it comes to Lux, we get along so well! I guess that’s because we’re sisters~”
“…”
After that exchange,
The two of them spent about an hour,
Discussing the matters that needed to be settled in advance for the Fourth Royal Exchange Gathering.
Such as how to handle the schedule, given that it would be an unprecedented gathering with two royals participating, and which royal affiliates to invite.
If they could invite Violet like they did during the Second Royal Exchange Gathering, that would be the best possible outcome.
However, since Elizalina would never approve of Violet’s participation, knowing she would act entirely for Felisiana’s benefit,
Felisiana instead continued the discussion with Elizalina while devising a plan to make use of Violet behind the scenes this time.
From long ago, Elizalina-anesama has made me taste bitterness time and again, but this time will be different… the one who will be united with Lux-kun is me!
Felisiana declared that firmly within her heart.
Before long, after finishing her discussion with Elizalina,
Felisiana began heading back to the Count Rodwell household together with Violet, who had been waiting inside the royal castle.
The day of the Fourth Royal Exchange Gathering, where each of their intentions would clash, was already fast approaching.
Lux’s Side
After having my sword training observed by Rezamiliana-sama, I came to see her off at the front of the mansion, as it was about time for her to depart.
“Once again, I’m sorry for coming so suddenly today.”
“N-no! I was really happy to have you teach me swordsmanship!”
“Hearing you say that makes me happy as well.”
Then, after gazing at my face for a short while,
She spoke with a slightly flushed expression, different from her usual composed demeanor.
“Um… you may have already forgotten, but do you remember when you once told me that I would look good in a dress?”
“Of course I remember!”
“I-is that so… at that time, you said that the next time I wore a dress, you would accompany me, didn’t you? So, if you still feel the same way, then even though it might not suit me, next time I would like you to spend time together with me, just the two of us, while I’m wearing a dress.”
“Of course! I’m already really looking forward to seeing someone as beautiful as you in a dress, Rezamiliana-sama!”
“Ah…! P-please don’t have overly high expectations… w-well then, Rodwell, let’s meet again when the time comes.”
“Yes!”
When I replied, Rezamiliana-sama boarded the white carriage reserved for royalty waiting before us and departed from the Count Rodwell residence.