Chapter 392: Always
Elizalina’s Side
The next day.
Until it was time to move forward with the plan to overthrow the king,
Elizalina put on a red hood and, not as the Second Princess Elizalina but as Elina, decided to walk through the city, and was doing so now.
The reason was to try to look at herself, currently facing a major dilemma, as objectively as possible.
“…”
From a distance, she could faintly hear what sounded like a speech being given by someone aligned with the king’s faction, but
The major dilemma wasn’t about overthrowing the king…
In fact, that matter could be said to be proceeding smoothly, as she had confirmed that Florence had carried things out as planned yesterday.
Then, what was this dilemma?
It was, of course…
“No matter what answer Lux gives, I want everyone to accept it as long as it’s the happiness he chose. Simply put, even if you aren’t the one Lux chooses, you should accept it gracefully.”
Those were her own words from before.
I’m the one who said it, but preparing myself and truly accepting it are two different things after all.
She knew what answer she should reach.
Her own past statement was likely the answer she ought to arrive at.
Even though she understood that logically, her emotions still rejected it.
No matter how much I think about it, I can’t come up with an answer that truly settles in my heart… this is the first time that’s ever happened in my life…
Elizalina was someone who could usually reach answers quickly, but when it came to this issue, it was the first time… no,
Ever since meeting Lux, things that never would have happened to her before had been happening again and again.
“…sigh.”
Even if I change my appearance, I’m still me… what I’m thinking about doesn’t change.
If she spent any more unnecessary time and it ended up interfering with the plan to overthrow the king, it would defeat the purpose.
Just as Elizalina was about to turn back… at that moment.
“Ah! Elina-san!”
“Huh…?”
Startled from the bottom of her heart by that voice, Elizalina turned toward it, and there—
There was…
“L-Lux!?”
Someone she could never mistake, the person she loved.
Lux was standing there.
“It’s been a while! I hadn’t seen you around lately, so I was a little worried, but I’m really happy to see you again like this!”
“Ah, yeah, I’ve been a bit busy lately… sorry for making you worry.”
“Not at all! As long as you’re doing well, Elina-san, that’s what matters most!”
Saying that, Lux showed a bright, open smile.
That smile naturally drew Elizalina’s gaze.
I was feeling so down just a moment ago, but just seeing Lux’s smile makes me feel this much lighter…
After she fell silent for a moment, a brief, comfortable silence settled between them, and once again, a speech could be heard from afar.
“Lately, it feels like there are a lot of people giving speeches, doesn’t it?”
“Yeah… does it make you uneasy?”
At that point, if Lux had answered that he felt even a little uneasy, then to free him from that anxiety immediately, she would focus solely on advancing the plan for now.
That was what Elizalina thought, but
Lux shook his head.
“No, all three princesses of this country are like this, but especially the Second Princess Elizalina, who works to mediate the country, is a very kind and wise person. I feel nothing but gratitude for being able to live in a country where someone like her works hard every day to maintain peace, not unease.”
“…!”
“Of course, that doesn’t mean I’ll leave everything to them. I want to do my best in my own way to support Princess Elizalina, the other two princesses, and all the other people important to me!”
“Lu…x…!”
Lux is always like this… he never stays within my expectations, and every time, I fall more and more in love with him.
Even now, her feelings for him were overflowing.
“…!”
At that moment, as she looked at Lux’s gentle expression reflected in her eyes, Elizalina arrived at an answer.
I see… that’s right… I love him this much…
Feeling the certainty of her ever-growing love for Lux, a smile rose to her lips, and Elizalina spoke in a bright voice.
“If it’s you, Lux, I’m sure you can do it! I’m going to go do my best now too, so see you later!”
“…! Yes!”
There was no longer any hesitation in Elizalina’s heart.
Looking at Lux’s smiling face, she whispered in her heart.
Lux… I love you.
Holding that feeling close, Elizalina began walking forward to overthrow the king.