Chapter 15
“I heard about it.”
“Yeah, it’s pretty serious, isn’t it?”
“They say there was a commotion in several places at the same time.”
It wasn’t a guess either.
They were probably looking for a loophole, something to keep me to themselves.
“I wonder if they’re targeting me, or Rustina?”
What worried me was who they wanted. If it was me, I’d be happy, but if it was Rustina….
“The security of the imperial family has been strengthened. The banquet is over as of today, so it will be fine.”
“No backlash?”
“I don’t think there are any lunatics out there who would object to the imperial family being threatened.”
“… That’s true.”
When the banquet was over, the people who came in and out would also be limited, so it was definitely a little less dangerous.
“At least give Sir Hassel a reward.”
“I’ve heard about it, but he says he can’t accept it.”
“Why?”
Father stroked his chin and looked at me.
“He already said that Sir Sorman was lying on the floor when he arrived.”
“… Yes?”
Obviously the timing was right. So, who made Sir Sorman like that?
It got even more creepy, so I slapped my arm. The fur stood on end, which made me feel even creepier.
“I’ve taken care of everything you said, so don’t worry.”
“Have he been summoned?”
“Yes, Sir Hassel said he would take care of it, so I entrusted it to him.”
“… He’s done what he can.”
I shook my head, remembering Hassel who was crying in front of me.
“I think I should go see it myself.”
“You should rest in the room.”
“It’s a bit too big to just pass on. Something wrong might have happened to Rustina.”
My father widened his eyes at my words. He looked startled, as if he had heard something he hadn’t thought of.
He immediately made a friendly expression and nodded.
“You seem to have grown up all of a sudden. Go ahead.”
“… Yeah? I know. Father, please rest.”
I shrugged and left the room. Rustina slept well without waking up as she fell asleep from crying.
Only when I was sure she was sound asleep did I leave the room. Of course, she cautioned the guards on duty.
Then she went straight to the place where the guards had been summoned. I’m going to kick their asses.
****
But I couldn’t do anything and watched from afar.
“Is that Hassel Drow?”
A gentle smile and a sad expression were nowhere to be found.
His handsome face was contorted, and he rolled down the knights who were lying on the floor, looking down coldly.
“Today, the princess and her baby were almost in danger.”
His loud voice filled the training ground. The bodies of the knights were already covered with dirt, and wounds were seen everywhere.
“Get up and fight again.”
At Hassel’s words, the knights who were rolling on the floor got up and cleared their breath. Sweaty hair was tangled with dirt.
“Hah, hah.”
“What are you doing, not coming here!”
The knight cried and ran to him. He held the sword and swung it as if trying to live.
Still, Hassel was not hurt. One falls, then another. Over and over again.
I crossed my arms and inhaled.
“What are you doing?”
Hassel was going rough as man roared and wielded a sword.
“He also has a rough side.”
I was surprised at how different he looked from the man before me, but that made him more attractive.
Somehow, the body didn’t fit that face.
I stood there and silently watched Hassel’s training method. He rolled the knights nonstop, as if to keep them mentally straight.
Dust rose and sweat dripped down, and my gaze went straight to their naked upper body.
“Ah, the knights are all in good shape.”
It’s okay to come like this sometimes. Seeing everyone taking off their shirt and rolling with sweat, a happy smile appeared on my lips.
Since no one is watching, wouldn’t it be okay to watch it for a while?
Of course, I’m here to scold them, but they are already being scolded, so I don’t need to interrupt…
“Huh? Princess.”
But my greed was too much, and I was caught.
Hassel, who had been roaring like an angry beast, found me, and his face was as soft as ever.
… This gap difference is so exhilarating.
****
As a result, it was, but why am I here?
I sat in the chair that Hassel had provided, a large awning shading me from the sun.
He gave me a comfortable place to sit and watch. I sat quietly and watched the knights being trained.
“Hmm.”
It was a short breath, but the movement of the knights stopped immediately.
“Are there any problems?”
“Huh? No, no.”
It was nice to see them roll around wildly like before. Interest in the sight of the quiet knights waned.
“Well, everyone seems to understand, so I’ll leave it to you.”
“It’s okay if you stay a little longer.”
“I will disturb you.”
“No! It would be an honor if the Princess looked after our training!”
There was a lot of excitement with a roaring voice. I was forced to sit down and watch their training till the end.
****
Step, step.
I walked into the room and wondered why I was feeling so down after seeing something so good.
I tapped my shoulder and headed to the room where Rustina was sleeping.
Then, suddenly, I became anxious about the whereabouts of the others.
‘I mean, Damon. He won’t stay still’
Knowing his character, he was not one to stay quiet.
He didn’t show his face until the banquet was over, so it was natural to be anxious.
“Princess!”
At that moment, I raised my hand and waved at the voice of Bell calling me.
But soon after seeing Bell rushing with a very anxious face, I moved quickly.
“Uh, what’s going on?”
I feel it every time, but this hallway is really long. I wish I could run, but if I did, I’d get a lot of scolding.
So I moved the legs under the skirt more diligently.
I was sweating profusely, but Rustina’s safety was more important than my own.
“Hah…”
As I exhaled and cleared my breath, Bell whispered softly.
“That, that. In Princess Rustina’s room…”
“Did something happen to Rustina?”
“No. That’s not it. A large pink…”
Bell was in shock, unable to speak. I was frustrated and I didn’t listen to her, and I opened the door right away.
Pink dragon looking at her with bunny eyes surprised with an open door…
Yes, Louisa was playing with Rustina with his huge bulk tucked in.
“Abbub!”
Rustina giggled as she grabbed Louisa’s pink tail, which was moving around, as she was so excited that she didn’t even notice I was there.
“… Louisa.”
Even though he was a dragon, I could just imagine the look on his face. I’m sure it’s okay, but I’m definitely confused now.
“What are you doing here?”
“…..”
He was speechless. He kept his mouth shut and nudged Rustina toward me as if he didn’t know.
For some reason, she giggled, then stiffened when she spotted me.
“… Mama.”
Surprised, as if she had committed a crime, Rustina quickly pushed away Louisa’s tail that she was holding.
“Hicm.. Hic…”
Rustina’s hiccups echoed through the room.
Louisa glanced at me and spread his wings to hide Rustina and looked at me blankly.
“Can’t you see that?”
I’ve already seen the two of them having fun. No, when and why are you playing with her, when you say you hate her so much?
For a moment, Rustina was a baby. And Louisa is now a pink dragon… It was in a form that was optimized to dazzle the baby.
What that means is that this promiscuous pink dragon has come to seduce Rustina.
To top it all off, Rustina was pretty weak on instinct.
When it came to food or anything else that caught her eye, her expression would show a subtle dislike, but her actions didn’t.
“Why don’t you change?”
At my nicely worded suggestion that he change into his human form, Louisa gave me a sullen look.
Suddenly, a wind blew up, and the room became chaotic in an instant.
“… Should I kill him?”
Shall I make dragon skewers?
Rustina was held in Louisa’s arms, which had changed into a human form.
His dilated eyes are still in dragon eyes to assess the situation.
Rustina’s face gradually cracked as she looked up to see who was holding her.
“Hic, uh…”
Embarrassed, Louisa hurriedly hugged Rustina, but it was already too late.
The moment Rustina saw Louisa’s face, she immediately started crying loudly. She had been playing so well.
