Chapter 95: 95

After a good amount of time, Lilia-san came back to life and after we moved to Rei-san’s house, we listened to them talk about the main festival that would happen this evening .

[The main festival is, simply speaking, a big party . There’s all the food and beverages you can eat and drink, and everyone gives their thanks for a year of good harvests . Well, with the presence of the World King-sama this year, it’s probably going to be even bigger than that . ]

[I see, so we’ll just relax and enjoy our food . ]

[……Well, Lilia-chan and others would probably relax…… but I doubt that’s the case for you though?]

[Eh?]

The main festival is described as a big feast, but in the end, it seems to be about having a meal while chatting with everyone, which is exactly just how busy festivals occur but…… For some reason, Rei-san was looking at me with a strange look on his face .

[Miyama-kun is the winner of the harvest festival . In the main festival, after the greetings are over to a certain extent, “you will spend the night in the Spirits’ Forest” . ]

[… . . That’s the first time I heard that though……]

[Well, my bad . I didn’t think any of you were going to win until what happened yesterday……]

[……Spending the night in the Spirits’ Forest, where will I sleep?]

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[……There’s a shrine over there . ]

[A shrine!?]

It is said that the winner of the harvest festival is expected to spend the night with the spirits in the forest every year .

I heard that being allowed to stay in the Spirits’ Forest is a great honor for the spirits mages…… To me though, it’s like being thrown out in the forest for the night after a quick meal .

Moreover, I would have to sleep at a shrine…… No matter how I think about it, it’s not a facility for sleeping, and of course, there doesn’t seem to be any futon or anything like that, so if I’m not mistaken, it will probably be as if I was sleeping outdoors .

[Ummm, that doesn’t sound so safe……]

[It’s alright . The spirits will protect the winner of the harvest festival while he or she stays, and this year, the World King-sama is present, so there won’t be any mishaps . ]

[……Is that so……]

I wonder how this happened?

It’s supposed to be a joyful thing to say that I won but…… How did we end up in this penalty game-like situation?

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[Luna, please have a blanket ready for him . ]

[I respectfully obey . ]

[Miyama-san, please do your best . ]

[Senpai, fighting!]

Apparently, it was already decided that I will be going camping .

After thanking everyone who was throwing words of comfort and support with a stiff smile on my face, I let out a big sigh .

It’s useless to think any further about camping…… or rather, whenever I think about it, I only think about how cold it looks or something bad may happen, so I decide not to think about it .

As we were chatting for a while, the sound of the doorbell alerts us of a visitor .

[Oya? Who could it be?]

Muttering this, Rei-san stood up and went to the front door and opened it .

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And seeing the visitor who appeared, Rei-san slumped to the spot as if he lost the strength on his legs .

“Excuse my intrusion . ”

[Wha!? W- W- W- World King-sama!?]

To our surprise, it’s Lillywood-san, and of course, Rei-san and we’re surprised .

Lillywood-san looks at the surprised Rei-san and us, and after slightly smiling, she bowed her head .

“I apologize for my sudden visit . ”

[N- N- No! You don’t have to apologize! World King-sama is always welcome even within our drabby home . ]

“Once the main festival begins, I’ll be busy with other stuff, so I thought I’d say hello to the noble that was taking care of Kaito-san . ”

[ ! ? ]

Hearing Lillywood-san’s calmly telling us that, Lilia-san jolted and her back straightened .

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Perhaps noticing her movement, Lillywood-san moves her gaze towards Lilia-san before calling out to her .

“Oya? Aren’t you…… “Princess Lilianne”?”

[Yesh! Ah, no, I’m now calling myself with the name Lilia Albert . ]

“Is that so…… I have seen you several times at the royal palace, but this should be the first time we spoke like this, right? As you may know, I’m Lillywood Yggdrasil . Henceforth, I’m pleased to make your acquaintance . ”

[Y- Y- Y- Yes . S- Same here!]

Lilia-san is already understandably tense after being spoken to by Lillywood-san .

It was the same with Kuro, but the reason why Lilia-san, the Duchess, is so nervous is that the other party is one of the Six Kings, a person you can rarely even meet .

Yep, to be honest, I’ve met with three of them in a little over a month, so I don’t have the impression that I can rarely meet them, but that’s just my state of mind, and her reaction is the normal one instead .

[……Lunamaria-san, when she mentioned LIlianne?]

[It was the My Lady before she received her peerage . Lilianne Lia Symphonia…… That’s what she was called when she was a princess . When she became a duchess, she changed her name to Lilia Albert . ]

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[I see . ]

Lilia-san used to be called Lilianne, and it seems that she changed her name when she left the royal palace and received her peerage .

She said before that she had no intention of succeeding the throne, and changing her name that shows that she’s a member of the royal family may be as a statement of her determination .

“Duchess Lilia, it’s a pleasure to meet you like this . I am truly sorry for barging in without prior notice . ”

[I- It’s alright! I- I’m totally fine with it!]

“Thank you very much . I had the pleasure of meeting and interacting with Kaito-san, and liked his personality . So, I would like to keep in touch with him . Of course, that also includes you, Duchess Lilia . ”

[Y- Y- Y- Yes! T- Thank you, i- it’s my honor!]

Lillywood-san speaks politely and gently, but as if her acting in a low profile is a calamity, Lilia-san looked like she’s already really confused as she thanked her .

[……Lunamaria-san, is Lilia-san always like that when she’s flustered?]

[She was originally a really hard-headed and stiff person . She’s not very good at dealing with sudden situations . Well, she has only been getting that flustered about once a year before . ]

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[I see . ]

It seems that Lilia-san’s unstoppable temper was originally on her personality .

Also, it seems that she doesn’t get that flustered originally……

But the fact that I’ve seen Lilia-san in that state so many times in just one month means that it’s only been a series of unexpected situations for her…… Well, how should I put it…… Lilia-san, I’m really sorry .

“I would like to visit Duchess Lilia’s mansion again at a later date, is that alright with you?”

[Y- Yes! O- O- Of course, you’re always welcome!]

“Thank you very much . I will be in your care, Duchess Lilia . Once again, I apologize for this unexpected visit . ”

Bowing deeply, Lillywood-san said .

That action was a sign of Lillywood-san’s gentle nature but…… for the Lilia-san who could only see it as “One of the Six Kings bowing down to her”, it seems that she had finally reached her limits .

[Hyaahhh!? Ahhh, awawawa, World King-sama, p- please raise your head . P- P- Please don’t l- lower your head to somewa- wawawa…… Kyuuu~]

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” ! ? “

[My Lady!?]

As if steam was already coming out of her ears…… Reaching a critical point right when she’s on the verge of confusion, Lilia-san’s eyes rolled up and she collapsed on the spot, while Lunamaria-san flusteredly rushed over to her .

[My Lady! Get a hold of yourself!]

“What’s the matter!? If she’s not feeling well…… In that case, here’s a “Fruit of the World Tree”……”

[World King-sama!? Please excuse my rudeness! But are you trying to deal the “finishing blow”!?]

“Eh? Ehhh!?”

Seeing Lilia-san who suddenly fainted, Lillywood-san also looked flustered as she tried taking out a Fruit of the World Tree, but Lunamaria-san desperately stopped her from doing so .

Certainly, in this situation, if she was made to eat something like the Fruit of the World Tree…… It would only deal the finishing blow to Lilia-san’s mind .

Well, I’m 100% sure that Lillywood-san is only doing that with good intentions but……

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Dear Mom, Dad—— Lillywood-san came to visit us and exchanged greetings with Lilia-san . Still, I guess I can say that I’ve already expected this conclusion—— but as I thought, Lilia-san fainted .

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Kaito’s Pro-Attack

Lilia Faints

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Lilia’s Imperial Wrath

Kaito Faints

I see, it really is balanced in all things……

T/N: 6/15

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