Chapter 419: A Good Attendant
Violet-san and I, who had been embracing each other, slowly pulled apart.
Then, after wiping her eyes, Violet-san spoke.
“Just now, I was held by you, Rodwell-sama, and I was able to hold you as well… I never knew that being able to embrace the one I love, while sharing that love with each other, could feel this happy.”
“Me too… I only just learned what it feels like to embrace each other while sharing love, just a moment ago.”
And then, I continued.
A small smile slipped out as I said,
“This is the first time I’ve learned how happy it is to embrace someone while sharing love, and it was with you, Violet-san.”
“…! Rodwell-sama…”
Her cheeks flushed red, Violet-san gazed at me quietly.
Her eyes shone more brightly than I had ever seen before,
Filled with deep affection.
As I felt that strongly, Violet-san spoke in a gentle voice.
“Rodwell-sama… earlier, you said you would make me happy… but I, too, will make you happy without fail. And of course, I will stand by your side and support the happiness of the people of this country, whom you, my beloved Rodwell-sama, will lead.”
“Violet-san…! Thank you very much!”
Unable to contain my happiness, I instinctively embraced her once more.
“P-please, Rodwell-sama… if you hold me again, I may lose my restraint… no… for today at least… that should be alright, shouldn’t it?”
Murmuring that, Violet-san embraced me in return.
Her touch was incredibly gentle,
And I could feel her warmth.
Once again, we held each other for a while.
Violet’s Side
After embracing Lux once more for a time,
Violet told him she would follow shortly and asked him to return to the throne room first. After seeing him off,
“It seems you were able to properly convey your feelings to Lux-kun.”
Felisiana, appearing from around the corner, spoke to her.
Facing her, Violet nodded.
“Yes… I don’t know how I could ever express my gratitude to you, Ojou-sama.”
“There’s no need to thank me. You’ve helped me countless times, and at the same time, you’ve seen plenty of my embarrassing moments as well.”
“…Indeed, it wasn’t just once or twice that you clung to me in tears, Ojou-sama.”
“That’s exactly the part you’re supposed to deny, for the sake of your lady’s dignity!”
After their familiar exchange, Violet let the corners of her lips lift slightly in a faint, amused smile.
“Even so, I would still like to express my gratitude…”
Saying that, Violet bowed her head and continued,
“For seeing through my true feelings and giving me the push I needed… thank you very much. Thanks to you, I was able to obtain the happiness I truly desired.”
“…If you insist, then I’ll accept your thanks.”
But then she continued.
Looking into Violet’s eyes as she raised her head, Felisiana said,
“If you truly feel gratitude and love toward me, and toward Lux-kun as well, then make sure you make him happy… though, of course, I intend to make him happy too.”
“Of course, that is my intention… however, Ojou-sama, there is one thing you have overlooked.”
“Overlooked…?”
“Yes. Naturally, I will make Rodwell-sama happy… but not only that, I will also continue to support your happiness, Ojou-sama, as your attendant.”
“…! …I truly have been blessed with a wonderful attendant.”
With a gentle smile, Felisiana stroked Violet’s hair.
From here on, the relationship between the two of them would not change.
No, if anything, it would only grow stronger…