Chapter 420: Absolutely
Lux’s Side
After returning to the throne room,
I told everyone that I had something I wanted to share once Felisiana-sama and Violet-san came back,
And we all waited together for a short while for the two of them to return.
And then…
“Thank you for waiting.”
“…! Felisiana-sama, Violet-san!”
The two of them entered the throne room and came over to us.
“So, Lux! What was it you wanted to tell us?”
Elizalina-sama asked, so I turned toward everyone,
And first, I met Violet-san’s eyes.
When she gave me a gentle nod, I nodded back,
And, putting my feelings for her into words, I spoke.
“I want to love, and be in love with, Felisiana-sama, Florence-san, Elizalina-sama, Rezamiliana-sama… and… Violet-san as well, and for all of you to find happiness by my side.”
Everyone looked surprised at my sudden declaration, but then,
Violet-san explained in her own words how she had come to feel that way about me, just as she had told me earlier,
And she shared that we had pledged our love to one another.
Felisiana-sama, perhaps because she had returned together with Violet-san, already knew what had happened,
Or rather, even aside from that,
She understands Violet-san better than anyone, and they share a bond deeper than romance, so she had likely known for quite some time.
Unlike the others, she didn’t seem surprised.
“…”
I want to love Violet-san and make her happy from now on.
That feeling won’t change, no matter what anyone says.
And personally, I want to love her because I’ve been drawn to the time we’ve spent together, her words, and her kindness, from the bottom of my heart, but…
Since this was so sudden, it would be natural if everyone couldn’t accept it…
Even so, if…
If the people I love could accept this as well…
As I was thinking that, Florence-san spoke.
“So that is how it was with Violet-sama. I’ve always enjoyed speaking with her and was truly happy to become her friend, but… to think that with someone like her, I can love such a kind man as Lux-sama, and not only Lux-sama himself but also help bring happiness to the country he will rule, makes me even more excited for what lies ahead.”
“…! Florence-san…!”
“Now that I think about it, it’s not like there were no signs, and if you’ve been watching Lux all this time, there’s no way you wouldn’t notice his charm, so it’s only natural you’d fall for him… actually! Now that I think about it, Violet, you really did like Lux all along, didn’t you! We’re definitely going to have a lot to talk about later!”
“Elizalina-sama…!”
“Indeed… though I can hardly speak for others, to think the day would come when that Violet would harbor affection for a man… as someone who has long supported my dear sister, and as one of my few worthy rivals, I find it truly delightful that Violet has come to feel such emotions.”
“Rezamiliana-sama…!”
Finally, I turned to Felisiana-sama.
“…!”
Felisiana-sama gave me a very gentle, warm nod.
Even though this was so sudden, and it wouldn’t have been strange for them to refuse…
For everyone to accept both my feelings and Violet-san’s feelings so readily and sincerely…
These people, all so kind… I will absolutely…
“Everyone… thank you. I will absolutely become a king who can make all of you here, and all the people of this country, happy!!”
I don’t know how many times I’ve said it today, but,
I swore those words once more, layering them with my love for Felisiana-sama, Florence-san, Elizalina-sama, Rezamiliana-sama, and Violet-san.
And after embracing each of them and exchanging words of love,
We decided to part for the day, and I returned to the estate by carriage together with Felisiana-sama and Violet-san.