Afterword: Delia Arpen (Middle)
3.
Visit after a long year.
However, there was something different from last year.
The party’s destination is not the capital of the Principality of Arpen, but a villa on the outskirts.
“It’s a busy time in the capital right now.”
Summer is a season filled with all kinds of demons.
So at this time of year, the capital is crowded with demonic beast subjugation teams. At this time, Ulan and Noah were silently nodding their heads to this explanation.
“The biggest problem is that he exists.”
The real reason why we cannot go to the capital has been revealed.
Unlike Noah, who immediately understood what was being said, Ulan asked back as if he did not understand.
“You mean him?”
“My father.”
Absolute monarch of the Duchy of Arpen.
Ergent Rune Mond Arpen.
The moment the only master of the Principality of Arpen, who was more famous by the nickname Mountain Lord, was mentioned, Delia immediately frowned.
“If you get involved with that person like you did last year, an uncomfortable situation will definitely arise. So, I deliberately chose this location.”
“Hmm, I see.”
Ulan silently shook his head.
As if I finally understood it. As we finished our conversation, we were heading to the villa.
“sister!”
Someone came running from afar.
A girl with a similar build to Noah.
A person with brilliant golden hair and equally sparkling golden eyes.
“Rudine.”
“Hehe, it’s been a while.”
Delia’s half-brother, Ludine Arpen.
A month later, she ran over and hugged Delia, smiling happily. Then, belatedly, she noticed Ulan and Noah and her eyes widened.
“Ah, you’re all here! “Welcome.”
Rudine welcomed us warmly.
It was worth it. For her, her Ulan and Noah were her lifesavers.
“You seem to be much healthier than last year.”
“Ahaha, I had just woken up at the time. Of course, I have to be more energetic than before.”
Rudine, who smiled awkwardly, responded with a face that had a much brighter complexion than last year. Then, suddenly, she spoke as if she remembered something.
“Ah, so, by any chance, can I get some lessons later when I have time?”
“Of course.”
“Hehe, thank you. Brother-in-law.”
Rudine speaks with a bright smile.
Noah looked at her with bewildered eyes.
Delia stretched out her hand and stroked Ludine’s hair as if she was amazed, and Ulan asked back with a puzzled look on his face.
“Brother-in-law?”
“It’s a kind of title.”
Delia waved her hand.
It’s as if he’s telling me not to worry. At the same time, he exchanged some kind of glance with Ludine.
In fact, before leaving the academy, Delia contacted Ludine. The purpose of this trip, the situation Delia wants, etc.
Fortunately, Ludine willingly accepted the request, and, just as she had just done, would support her whenever possible during this trip.
‘This preparation is perfect.’
Now all that’s left is to drop the obstacle called Noah and spend some quality time with Ulan. When Delia’s eyes lit up.
Grumble!
Suddenly there was a loud noise.
A sound from Ulan’s stomach. It was only then that Ulan realized that he had not eaten anything since he opened his eyes and turned to look at Rudine.
“Do you have anything to eat?”
“Oh, sorry. “The banquet is scheduled to start in the evening, so there are no dishes prepared right now.”
Ludine lowered her head as if she was sorry.
“Instead, since you have some free time, how about going to the village and grabbing something to eat? “Marka happened to be open today.”
“markka?”
“It’s a market held every week. “If you think of an empire, it can be said to be a kind of market.”
Rudine explains in an easy-to-understand manner.
At the same time, an attractive bait was thrown.
“By the way, there are a lot of delicious things.”
“Go now.”
Ulan, who was starving, took the bait without a second of hesitation, and Delia took advantage of this and naturally linked arms with Ulan.
“Yes, I will guide you.”
Just as I was about to head to the village.
Noah also wanted to follow in Delia’s footsteps. If a banquet was being prepared, there was nothing better to do. But I couldn’t.
Suddenly, Ludine grabbed my hand.
“Sister, look at me for a moment.”
“yes? Why all of a sudden… … .”
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“I want to ask you something. So, I’d like to talk to you for a moment, is that okay?”
Rudine is smiling brightly.
Noah understood her purpose at once.
It was probably done so that Ulan and Dilia could spend some quality time alone.
Noah, who was worried, nodded willingly.
“yes I’m okay.”
“Wow, that’s a relief. “I was worried about what I should do if you refuse.”
Noah laughed awkwardly as he added scary words with a smiling face. Then she immediately took out her pocket watch from her bosom.
“huh? “What is that?”
“It’s a watch.”
“No, I know that, but why…” … .”
Are you suddenly taking out your watch?
To Rudine’s question, Noah answered with a bright smile.
“I have to measure time from now on.”
The compensation given to each girl due to Ibella’s violation of the agreement is 24 hours.
That’s how Delia’s day began.
4.
Finally, the two of us were left alone.
The moment what she had hoped for in her dream turned into reality, a happy smile bloomed on Delia’s lips.
‘but… … .’
I cannot be satisfied with this alone.
It’s a shame just to have our arms folded for a long day. So she stayed up all night last night and made all the plans.
A plan that can be implemented after the sun sets.
Remembering this, I was walking along the streets of Marka with Ulan.
“What is that?”
Ulan’s steps stopped.
The place he pointed to was a street stall specializing in insect dishes. Among them, where Ulan’s gaze was directed, he saw a deliciously baked pie.
“Oh, honey spider pie.”
“Wasn’t there just stew?”
“of course. There are more than ten recipes alone? “Honey spider pie is all about freshness, so the only downside is that you can only eat it here.”
You can only eat here.
At those words, a look appeared in Ulan’s eyes. Delia asked back without missing this.
“Do you want to try it?”
“Sure.”
Ulan answers without hesitation.
After purchasing the honey spider pie, Ulan took a bite of it. After devouring the pie, he left a short comment.
“It’s not as hot as I thought.”
“Fresh honey spiders have a sweet smell. That’s why I like stew better than pie. “Because it’s much sweeter that way.”
“Right. “Then what’s over there?”
“Oh, that dish… … .”
Delia continued to answer Ulan’s questions as the feast of bug dishes appeared one after another.
How long has it been like that?
After filling their stomachs with some food, Ulan and Dilia sat down on a small hill overlooking the square.
It was partly because there was nothing worth seeing and partly because I was tired.
‘… … ‘Is it because I didn’t sleep last night?’
I feel like I’m losing focus somehow.
It shouldn’t be like this. I have to enjoy every minute and second I have with Ulan. Even though I thought about that, I couldn’t stop my eyelids from drooping.
Then.
Ulan spoke up.
“You seem tired.”
“Ugh, actually, I slept late last night too.”
It seems that even Ulan, who was said to have lost his wits, noticed that he was tired.
As Delia smiled and spoke, Ulan stretched out his legs and opened his mouth.
“Then lie down here and close your eyes.”
“uh? “Is it still okay?”
“Because you also lent me your leg in the carriage.”
Ulan tapped his thigh.
As if telling me to lie down quickly. Delia nodded, feeling her heart pounding for no reason.
“Yes, then I will lie down without hesitation.”
Strong, muscular thighs.
It was as hard as a rock, but it still felt surprisingly comfortable.
‘happy.’
Bright blue sky. Moderately warm sunlight.
Not only is the cool breeze blowing, but the biggest reason for this feeling of happiness is probably because the person you like is by your side.
Delia fell asleep, enveloped in a warm feeling. After some time, when she opened her eyes again, she couldn’t help but be surprised.
“uh?”
There are two reasons why Delia was surprised.
One seemed to have closed his eyes for a moment and was surprised to feel strangely refreshed.
And the other one─.
The sky, which had been clear just a moment ago, was turning orange.
“Are you awake?”
Ulan’s voice was heard at that time.
Delia stood up and asked again.
“Ooh, Ulan. Is it time now… … .”
“As you can see, it is evening.”
It wasn’t my mistake after all.
Delia had a blank expression as if she was in shock. She felt like she had wasted some of the time they could spend alone together.
“Why, why didn’t you wake me up?”
“I hope you’re sleeping soundly.”
The obvious answer came back.
Delia made an absurd expression, but then shook her head.
‘It’s not Ulan’s fault.’
If you think about it, I fell asleep without telling you when to wake me up. And if you think about it, it’s not all that bad.
‘It’s actually a good thing.’
Delia’s real schedule is scheduled to begin at night, after the sun has completely set.
For now, let’s think that we have recovered our condition for that time. Collecting herself, Delia took a deep breath and managed to regain her composure.
It was then.
“Princess, you are here.”
Five rangers came this way from the bottom of the hill. They were about to say something when they spotted Ulan and smiled awkwardly.
“Perhaps we interfered… … .”
“no it’s okay. what’s the matter?”
Delia shook her head and asked about business.
The answer soon came back.
“The banquet is starting soon.”
“So I just came to pick you up.”
Well, I guess it’s time to start.
Delia nodded. She then headed to the villa with the guidance of the rangers.
5.
Some time after that.
Ulan and Delia arrived at the banquet hall.
However, at the scene that unfolded before her eyes, Delia was speechless and had a blank expression on her face.
“… … “Rudine.”
“huh?”
“What on earth is this?”
The reason Delia asks so much. This was because the number of attendees at the banquet was much larger than expected.
The original size of the banquet was expected to be a small banquet with a dozen people in attendance, but in reality, what unfolded before our eyes was a crowd of hundreds of people.
So of course I was surprised. On the other hand, Rudine confidently responded as if asking what was the problem.
“You told me to prepare a banquet, but you didn’t tell me how big it should be, right?”
“you… … .”
“It was necessary. “If only to solidify my sister’s position.”
Rudine said with a smile.
Of course, I can roughly guess what her intentions are. It was something that could be guessed just by looking at the status and rank of those gathered in the banquet hall.
‘The majority are warlord nobles.’
Nobles with great power and influence.
Furthermore, most of them are so-called neutrals who do not support the next successor to the throne.
Delia, who figured out Ludine’s intentions through two factors, darkened her face and pursed her lips.
“But I’m interested in the throne…” … .”
“Even if you don’t like it, you have to be interested.”
At that time, Rudine interrupted. She spoke with an unusually serious expression.
“To put it bluntly, other than my sister, all candidates for the throne are doing well. If this continues, a real civil war will break out one day.”
“… … .”
Delia closed her mouth.
Because that was true. At the same time, it was also something Delia was concerned about. But there was something else she was really worried about.
‘If I become the monarch of Arpen… … .’
It becomes difficult to be around Ulan.
From then on, Delia’s freedom became tied to the state. It was a time when I could only sigh over and over again, unable to do anything about it.
Rudine spoke again.
“are you okay. “I’ll help you with that too.”
“Yes? what?”
“Making a candidate for brother-in-law into a real brother-in-law. “That’s what you’re worried about, right?”
“… … !”
Delia’s eyes widened slightly.
Rudine burst into laughter at the look on her face as if she was asking how she knew.
“It’s obvious. “You can tell that much just by looking at her sister’s expressions and actions.”
“… … “It’s noticeable that much?”
“of course.”
Rudine said yes without hesitation.
Then he held Delia’s hand again with a serious face.
“So, sister, please follow my wishes. Because I will also work hard for her sister’s happiness. got it?”
“… … .”
Now that we’ve come this far, it’s hard to refuse.
For the sake of the principality, and even considering his own personal greed, this area would be a suitable compromise.
Delia eventually nodded.
“Phew, I can’t help it.”
“Hehe, thank you.”
Only then did Rudine smile brightly.
At that time, Delia placed a condition.
“But I’m not saying I’m going to do it right away. “At least I’ll start the academy after I graduate.”
“Yes, I have a lot of work to do right now, so I can’t start right away. “Let’s prepare slowly.”
Ludine nodded with a smile.
After completing a successful discussion, Rudine took a look around Delia and then scanned the entire banquet hall as if looking for someone.
“Where is your brother-in-law? “The banquet has already started, but you left her sister alone.”
“Ah, Ulan… … .”
Delia pointed to a corner of the banquet hall.
A place where various dishes are displayed. Afterwards, we were able to find Ulan without difficulty. That’s because he was eating ravenously.
“I’ll have to talk to you a little later.”
“Yes, I agree.”
Rudine and Delia laughed awkwardly at the sight of them eating like they were possessed.
It was then.
Roaring roar─.
Suddenly, the entrance became noisy.
The maids looked surprised. Additional rangers were seen running around busily and nobles with their faces dyed pure white.
“what? “It’s a bit noisy.”
“I know. Did a fight break out?”
The two looked towards the entrance as if puzzled.
After some time, an unexpected situation unfolded there. The special knights came right away. They are an armed group that only listens to the king’s orders.
The fact that they are here—.
It was said that the man came too.
“I heard that a banquet was held here during the subjugation of the demonic beasts, so I stopped by for a moment, but this is an unexpected sight.”
“… … !?”
A familiar voice came with him.
Delia and Ludine’s eyes widened. It was because I discovered someone who shouldn’t be here. Afterwards, a large man entered the banquet hall.
“Why are you here?”
Ruler of the Principality of Arpen.
It was the appearance of Ergent, the mountain lord.
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