Goodbye

Dean!

I call his name and he opens his hand.

Thisis

What was in that hand was the pocket watch that I just asked Tanya to bring me.

Oh, I got it! you picked it up for me. Thank you.

I look at his eyes while trying to receive it.

At that moment, I remembered that I called his name like in the old days earlier.

I am sorry, Your Highness I already asked of you to dismiss your goodness and attention given to me as its confusing

The moment I said that, he had a troubled face and a sad smile.

I already thought that I would receive such an answer from you .

His voice was terribly weak as he said so.

Your Highness

Im asking again Will you accept that proposal? really?

At first, I did not know what he was asking me about.

But, looking back at him it was the same question as previously when I talked about marriage.

Both his eyes and expression are still weak, like a troubled child.

I see him seriously for the first time in a while.

Naturally as its his usual habit, his hands were on my shoulders as he asks me.

That world of disbelief in love had disappeared cleanly from my head.

Im sorry I have asked something strange

He took my hands on his.

No Its not strange..

He tried asking me again to know about my true intention about marriage.

Thats all it was, that was enough.

Eyes speak louder and more eloquent than words.

It is because he is conflicted about his feelings that he does not mention it.

I have no right to stop you, it is regrettable for the country to lose a talent like yours, but the Kingdom of Acacia is a great country, it is not bad to strengthen ties with the Kingdom of Acacia through your marriage.

It seemed as if he was making excuses for himself as he repeatedly said such words.

But even though I am in love to ou

Any more words are unnecessary. I cried silently while murmuring it.

My love is only a burden on this person.

First of all, as he said, a marriage with the royal family of the kingdom of Acacia is profitable for the Duke of Almeria and eventually for this country too.

The reason why he is refusing my love is because of the moment.

Besides, what was once will remain in the memories of the people.

I used to be Eds fiancee once.

And he is charged with treason and did such horrible things to this country and its people.

Although my engagement with him was broken long before, the past of having been his fiancee will follow me forever.

With such a reason, if a marriage between him who is the first prince and me who is the ex fiancee of Ed who was charged with treason were to be announced the rebellious nobility surely will try to take back the country.

His aides will also object, because I have been Eds fiancee.

Rudy, one of his aides, may perceive that I marry him to strengthen the power and influence of the Duke of Almeria.

For him who is determined to be the king of this country, there are only risks if he were to choose me.

He already has Bern on his side to show the support from the Duke.

On this occasion, if I get the position of his fiancee it may be regarded as being a greedy house.

Even if the Duke of Almeria doesnt have that intention, itll be seen that way.

That is because the royal family can be controlled in any way by nobility if the house has influence.

It is nothing but to expose the weak side of royalty been all of his people from a single family.

Even now the nobles are confused and the situation of this country is still confusing.

In the meantime, if the powerful families were to compete for influence the chaos would be terribly..

He is not a bad person, hes only caring for this country In addition, there are external factors also affecting it at this moment, another problem for him would be difficult to overcome

I knew it I know But! I did not want to understand.

I love him so much that Im careless about the situation

Dean

I whispered to him.

He aligns his gaze to my eyes.

You are only mine from long ago, are not you?

As I asked that, he opened his eyes as if surprised for a moment but, then he laughed.

Oh, thats right.

My whole body trembled with delight at those words.

Its enough Because now I know that the feelings are mutual.

you are the countrys pillar, and I cant make things difficult for you Even if our paths now break up, if we keep watching the same direction, well always be with each other in our hearts.. Im sure.. Youll be a wonderful ruler.

I said so, and left him.

I very much appreciate your feelings and I will answer to them devoting myself entirely to this country for all my life

So, lets put a break at it this time. What a selfish feeling is love

Loving him is okay but, I do not want to see him with that face anymore.

Dean did not say anything after that.

Well then, Ill be going.

And I left him.

When I left the room and returned to the entrance, there was already Tanya waiting for me there.

Tanya

Lady!

I guess I was trying to get rid of those feelings I didnt notice my expression, but.. It must have been unusual as she called me with a loud voice.

Im sorry that I left this placewhen I promised you Id be here..

If you are okay, thats fine, I am sorry too, I could not find the pocket watch that I was ordered to look for. I will look for it again backtracking to the carriage.

Its okay Tanya. Actually, I looked closely under the clothes and found that it was caught between the layers of fabric. Im sorry.

No, its no problem If your wish has come true, then all is fine.

Thank you Hey, Tanya. Will you accompany me wherever I go?

Of course.

Thanks Tanya

Will I regret this choice?

I wonder what he will do after I marry.

If at that time I regret what should I do?. I think of a lot of choices that I have not thought of before.

But for me now the only option is this.

Just believe and proceed.

Ive already broken up with this sweet dream.

Afterwards, I returned to the mansion with a horse-drawn carriage with Tanya.

Mysteriously, my heart is calm.

When I got back to the mansion, I felt a tense feeling like a prickly penetration into my skin.

I am nervous about what I should tell my parents.

While tilting my head, I flee to see father.

Iris, You have come back at a good moment.

To my mothers harsh voice and atmosphere, I stopped my breath, what happened??.

Is there something wrong?

finally, the war with Twil country has begun

At my mothers words, my head got dyed white.