Chapter 236 (Self Edited) The Royal Capital and the Bygone Days Part 1

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A loud sound echoed in the hall. It was a sigh. There was not a single whisper there, so it felt like the sigh sounded so loud.

The sound of flipping through a doc.u.ment stopped for a moment, but it was only a moment. In addition to how unnatural it sounded, the reaction everyone showed was just to look at the source. When the line of sight was immediately returned to the hand, the sound of flipping over the doc.u.ment again continued.

Immediately after that, a sigh was let out again, but no one even showed a reaction this time.

Hey, did your king let out a sigh when looking at this? Wouldnt it be nice if there is at least somebody asking whats going on? (Sophia)

It was as if the feeling of numbness was stopped, words were eventually spoken A sigh was let out as it couldnt be helped. A part of the sound which flipped over the doc.u.ment stopped. In exchange, Sophia directed her eyes toward the sigh.

Let me ask you. Is there anything I can do for you? As you can see, we are very busy, yes? (Sophia)

No, I know that. Im busy too, but I think its time to take a break. (Alexis)

The reason why Sylvia quietly nodded at the word was that it was already around noon for some reason. It was too late to think about the time to eat lunch. They had been working since morning, so it would be time to take a break.

She wondered if he was thinking about such a thing. Alexis turned his eyes at Sylvia and smiled.

You see, Sylvia is getting tired too, right? (Alexis)

Sylvia-chan is helping us for our sake, so she should be able to take a break at any time, yes? (Sophia)

Even so, isnt it hard to take a break alone? So look, we should take a break, isnt it? (Alexis)

Obviously he used her as an excuse, but in fact, it was true. Though, she was sorry, she sneakily looked away. A sigh that seemed to be helpless was let out from her mouth.

I understand. Shall we take a break and have lunch? Is that alright for you too? (Sophia)

Well, it cant be helped. Its better than continuing to be depressed. (Kraus)

Is it that bad to the point that you feel depressed? (Sophia)

Of course. To begin with, Im not good at doing such things but why do I have to do this? (Kraus)

I have a feeling you would say that, but look, I have only important doc.u.ments. Thats why Im in so much trouble. (Alexis)

That was a fact. It was true, and the sign of exhaustion could be seen slightly on the face.

Kraus was also aware of that, and he let out a sigh without continuing the words.

Goodness. You were able to say it easily, so I suppose you become bolder. (Sophia)

No, I cant do it without getting bolder. Actually, I still feel that I havent changed (Alexis)

Its natural because youre the king. I wonder if you knew it and chose that path. (Kraus)

Well, yes, but (Alexis)

Sylvia looked a bit surprised when looking at Alexis lying on his desk as he said it. At least, she had never seen her father do that.

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Its not over yet. Its just lunch, so tough it up. Sylvia-chan looks like she has given up on you. (Sophia)

Eh? N-no Its not like that (Sylvia)

Well, Sylvia isnt a child anymore, so its about time. Its enough if you help us that much. In the first place, Ive been showing a miserable appearance to you. (Alexis)

The miserable appearance was probably when the Demon King attacked. On the other hand, Sylvia didnt think so, but Alexis took it hard. No matter how much Sylvia said it wasnt so, he wasnt going to admit it.

That didnt mean that it was alright to show your girl such a miserable appearance. (Kraus)

Sylvia also slightly agreed to that statement. At least, Alexis current appearance was miserable, and she would like him not to show such an appearance if possible.

Besides, youre acting on behalf of Olivia today, right? Then, its even better. (Sophia)

Dont treat my wife and my daughter in the same way. That would be rude to both sides, wouldnt it? (Alexis)

Eh, is that so? Something, I dont think its true, you know? They are getting closer to resemble each other Ah, sorry, its not my part to think so. (Kraus)

What does that mean? (Sophia)

A staring gaze from Sophia was turned to Alexis. Immediately after, they spouted almost at the same time. Kraus started to laugh as if he was caught up in it, and Sylvia rolled her eyes again.

It was the same as her fathers behavior, but actually, it was her first time seeing Kraus laughed like that. She had heard it before, but it seemed that these three were close friends.

You see, Sylvia is surprised again. (Sophia)

Aah, sorry, Sylvia. I cant help but to remember the old days when I am with these two. (Alexis)

Dont blame others. All you have to do is to control yourself. (Kraus)

Isnt it fine to do that once in a while? Ive been controlling myself all the time. Sylvia also thinks that, right? (Alexis)

Eh? Uh-uhmm Well, I think its fine to let loose once in a while (Sylvia)

Look, you too. If a daughter says that, dont you think that its the parents obligation to respond to it? (Alexis)

Well, we dont know where your dignity is gone, so you can do whatever you like but yeah, youre really shameless. (Sophia)

Bold, you say Ive been worried about that since earlier, but isnt that the way of you in the past? (Sylvia)

When she asked that, the three looked at each other and made an expression that differed from each other. Sophia had an amazed face, Kraus looked like he was laughing while reminiscing the past, and Alexis had a bitter look. It was a situation where she couldnt even hear the answer.

Uhmm I guess its not like that. (Sylvia)

Well. The first impression I had when I saw Alexis was that I honestly couldnt rely on him. (Sophia)

Eh, really? Did you think that way? (Sylvia)

Its just that, you have a lot of confidence even though youre a tanker. (Kraus)

No, I cant help it. Even though I joined the Demon King subjugation unit with a certain amount of pride, everyone around me seems to be strong. Do you get what I mean, Kraus? (Alexis)

Sorry, my impression of the first meeting was similar. (Kraus)

d.a.m.n it, thats because you guys are the Seven Heavens! These brain muscles altogether! (Alexis)

Both brain muscles are helping with the paperwork. I wonder whose paperwork is this. (Sophia)

Yes, its mine. Sorry. (Alexis)

The moment Sophia stared at Alexis, he stood up and bowed down. Immediately after, Sylvia laughed. Although it should be said that the King shouldnt bow his head unnecessarily, she knew that this place wasnt the place.

However, she knew how close the three were.

Otou-sama, I understand well that youre different in the past, but why did you become the person you are right now? (Sylvia)

Hmm I wonder if thats a bit of a problem. Rather than having a clear reason for it, I would say that I was driven by the acc.u.mulation of responsibility. If I were as I was, I would have been beaten by my companion before the Demon King. (Alexis)

Eh, your companion? What happened? (Sylvia)

Wait a sec, arent you a bit too much for saying that? We didnt put you in too much trouble, right? (Sophia)

Yeah, its not like we have a lot of spare time, but it was simply because there was no one else but you who could do it. (Kraus)

You guys might have been like that, but theres about one person who wasnt absolutely like that, right? (Sophia)

I dont know that guy. (Kraus)

Not bad!? Thats true, but! (Alexis)

Alexis shouted as if lamenting, but his mouth was loose. From that situation, it could be said that he enjoyed this exchange. More importantly, even though he was told so, he never thought that the other person was bad.

That person was probably someone Sylvia knew.

Otou-sama, that person is (Sylvia)

Aah, yeah. Youre probably thinking the right person. But, lets talk about the future place while having lunch. It seems that the break time will be much longer if we stay like this. (Alexis)

Although he wanted to take a break, it seemed that he cared about his work. Sylvia looked with a wry smile at Alexis, who surely acted like a father, rang a bell to call maid.