After that, everyone got up and met for breakfast in the dining room.
A maid entered in a hurry and whispered to Princess Lifell. The scene was totally similar to the situation when Reese was brought to the castle.
Since there is no mistaking the fact that this is related to Reese, I eavesdropped without any reserve this time, but I was surprised at the topic.
“Is that… there are just two, including a servant? Let me discuss this with our guests, and in the meantime, you all should be on guard.” (Lifell)
Princess Lifell stood up after giving instructions to the maids. She looked at us with serious face and said;
“The person who went to check on the situation in castle has returned and for some reason, Otou-sama is coming.” (Lifell)
“Tou-sama!?” (Reese)
“Right. However, he was led only by a single servant armed with nothing but weapons for self-defense. As such, I don’t see them coming to fight, but please stay here just to be sure.” (Lifell)
“Ane-sama! If that’s the case, I also… together…” (Reese)
“I’m happy that you wish to assist, but please let me talk with them first. Sirius-kun, if something happens, please take Reese and run away.” (Lifell)
“Understood. I doubt it will come to that, but I will spare no effort when it comes to Reese.” (Sirius)
“Please.” (Lifell)
While saying that with a small laugh, she beckoned for Senia and Melt, and the three of them headed out from the dining room. Those that remained sat still drinking tea, but as expected, Reese was unable to calm down. She was too worried about her sister and father. Emilia drew closer and clenched her hand.
“It’s alright Reese. Your sister will be able to persuade your Otou-san.” (Emilia)
“Yeah, I believe in Ane-sama. However, for Tou-sama himself to come, I’m worried something will happen…” (Reese)
“Please calm down, Reese.” (Sirius)
Yeah, the biggest factor here is that the King came with almost no attendants. This means that a fight is unlikely, and he probably intends something else. If my thought is correct, the King won’t hurt either sister, Reese or Lifell.
“Think about it. If they wanted to catch you, they wouldn’t come with just two people. I think they probably came to talk.” (Sirius)
“Conversing doesn’t seem like something Tou-sama would do, not with regards to me. He only talks to me when it is absolutely necessary, you know?” (Reese)
“It’s purely my intuition. We’ll see how it develops soon enough…” (Sirius)
“Don’t you dare make jokes!” (Lifell)
I think the two probably will meet each other in the next room but Princess Lifell’s angry voice could be heard until the dining room. I reflexively invoke [Search] but there is no fighting.
“That was Lifell-hime’s voice… right?” (Reus)
“That’s not normal. Sirius-sama, what should we do?” (Emilia)
“It’s alright, wait for a bit. They are just quarrelling.” (Sirius)
“Ane-sama… what’s wrong?” (Reese)
Reese and the siblings were agitated after hearing her voice resonate around the entire facility, and the dining room’s door opened to Senia walking in. She didn’t seem to be in any sort of hurry, but she did seem particularly annoyed.
“Senia, what’s going on in there?” (Reese)
“You’ll understand when you get there. Reese-sama, everyone, let’s go to the living hall where Lifell-sama is.” (Senia)
“Us too?” (Sirius)
“Yes. There is something that everyone here needs to hear. Ou-sama has come, but as this is an extenuating circumstance, please don’t feel the need to be overly formal.” (Senia)
“Let’s go Reese. We will be there as support, so don’t be afraid to talk to your Otou-sama.” (Emilia)
“… Yeah. Thank you.” (Reese)
Reese, having made up her mind, accompanied us as we were led by Senia to the living room. After Senia knocked on the door, we entered upon hearing Princess Lifell give permission.
We are finally going to meet the King… Reese’s father, Cardeas.
“…So you have come?” (??)
The man who sat on one of the sofa in the living room was Cardeas.
He has short burning-red hair and sharp eyes like he were hunting for prey. Credible rumors circulating in Elysion say that his presence can be felt even when he sits, and even those who know nothing of him still feel the urge to kneel before him.
My first impression of him was he was sharp like the edge of drawn sword, to say nothing of his status as a king. I understand why Reese felt the urge to shrink back.
However…