Chapter 421: Life From Here On
After arriving at the estate, Felisiana-sama, Violet-san, and I entered the mansion together.
Then, we started walking down the hallway.
“…”
Up until now, almost every day,
Whenever I returned home, Siana would greet me with, “Welcome back, Master!” but today, that wasn’t there.
Normally, that might have made me feel lonely, but I didn’t feel lonely at all.
Because… Siana, who cared about me more than anyone, is still right here by my side.
As I looked at Felisiana-sama walking beside me, I murmured that to myself,
And then the three of us headed to the dining hall and began eating dinner together.
…Felisiana-sama and Violet-san are here in the Rodwell family’s dining hall.
That felt a little new, but it also made me happy.
As I was thinking that, Felisiana-sama looked at the dishes in front of her and spoke.
“I couldn’t say it before because it would have seemed unnatural coming from Siana, but the food in this mansion is truly delicious. Even though you don’t go so far as to order the finest ingredients every single day, choosing instead to spend money in ways that benefit the people of the territory, it’s still just as good as a high-class restaurant.”
“…!”
“That must be because the chefs truly want Rodwell-sama and his father to enjoy good meals.”
“Yes. It’s something that happens because both sides care for one another… it’s very wonderful.”
It was just a casual conversation.
But hearing the two of them praise the cooks of this mansion made me happy.
“Thank you… both of you!”
I found myself expressing my gratitude.
After that,
We finished dinner while chatting pleasantly,
And then walked together to the front of our respective rooms.
“Ah… come to think of it, it’s a bit late to ask, but since you’ve been watching over me all this time, does that mean you’ve been living in this mansion too, Violet-san?”
I said that as I looked at Violet-san standing in front of Felisiana-sama’s room with her, and she nodded.
“Yes, that is correct.”
…Even though I asked it myself, Violet-san really is amazing.
Maybe it’s because I wasn’t on guard inside the mansion,
But still, to have lived in the same place all this time without me ever sensing her presence… but.
“Maybe you had no choice but to stay hidden until now, but from here on, until the coronation and even after, when we can all live together, we’ll be able to spend our days like we did at dinner just now. Thinking about that really makes me excited!”
“…!”
As I imagined that future and couldn’t help but smile,
Violet-san spoke with a somewhat happy expression.
“I too… am very much looking forward to being able to live together with you from now on, Rodwell-sama.”
After Violet-san said that,
I turned to Felisiana-sama and said,
“And, living with Siana was more fun than I can even put into words, but… from now on, I’m really looking forward to living together with you as yourself, Felisiana-sama!”
“Yes, I’m very much looking forward to it as well.”
After exchanging those words, we each went into our own rooms.
“Today… really, so much happened.”
I was summoned by the king to the throne room,
We clashed over our beliefs,
I learned that Siana was actually Felisiana-sama,
I dueled the king and settled things,
And after that, I gave my answer regarding everyone’s feelings,
Violet-san told me she loved me,
And I once again vowed to make everyone, including Violet-san, happy… and to become a king who could bring happiness to the people of this country as well.
As I reflected on such a turbulent day,
There was a knock on my door.
“Yes.”
I responded and opened the door.
Standing there was Felisiana-sama, her cheeks slightly flushed as she spoke.
“Lux-kun… if you don’t mind, would you let me join you in the bath tonight? This time, not as the maid Siana… but as your wife.”