Chapter 66 Prince, Do Your Best (1)

Right now, Im seriously troubled.

Eh? Who are you, you ask? Im Sobule Kingdoms Second Prince, Sedrim Al Sobule. Remember it.

So, speaking of what Im troubled about

It was caused by what my mother, Aria, and the maid Chiffon, said a few hours ago.

Today I have little work, so I came to visit my mother because I had the time.

However, the timing was bad.

Mother, its Sedrim.

When I knocked on my mothers private room and called out, I heard a response from inside.

Sedrim? Perfect timingwa. Please enter.

I was puzzled. It was also because mother personally responded rather than a maid, but I wonder what she means by perfect timing?

I have an bad feeling.

I shouldve obeyed my instincts at that time.

Excuse me.

However, the me at that time, without thinking, entered the room despite feeling something was out of place.

Mother, how have you been?

I first greeted mother, then noticed the members in the room.

How come Aria and Chiffon are here?

Inside mothers private room, was my little sister Aria and the maid Chiffon.

No, Aria is still okay. Its not strange for a princess to visit the Queens private room.

However, although Chiffon is a maid, she should belong in the guest room. Why is Chiffon here?

The bad feeling I had before entering the room swelled up.

I called these two people. Sedrim, we were speaking about you, you see.

An alarm bell saying escape rang inside my head.

What happened to the other maids?

Right, theres no other maids except for Chiffon in this room. Both mothers and Arias maids werent here.1I can imagine its because these three people are having a secret chat. Furthermore, its about me?

For maids, its fine with Chiffon alone. I made the others withdrawwa.

This place is dangerous.

Coming to that conclusion, I immediately chose an excuse to leave the room.

Well then, mother, since Ive had a look at your face, please excuse me.

I said that and tried quickly leaving.

I tried, but

Wait.

My body, that was heading towards the door, suddenly stopped because of her unexpected forceful tone.

Sit down.

Cladded with her Queens majesty, quietly, I reluctantly sat down on an empty seat in the unopposable atmosphere.2

A cup filled with tea was immediately placed in front of me.

You have time right? Since youre here, Id like to hear it from you directly.

I completely gave up at this point in time. Mother guessed that my work today had finished. No, I understand even if I had work remaining, she wouldnt have any intention to let me go.

Both Aria and Chiffon waited for mothers words before saying anything.

Ill ask you straight forwardly. Sedrim, when will Sakura become my daughter?

I didnt understand what was being said.

No, I heard the words but

While I stared at mothers face, I needed a short time to understand those words.

Just now, what was that?

I finally let out those short words.

I asked, when will Sakura, become your bride.

I wished I misheard.

However, the second time she said it was clearer than the first, words which couldnt be misheard was pointed towards me.

Right, let alone plans, there hasnt been any progress yet. Even Ive imagined that scene once or twice, no, over three or four times.

Sakura is a small girl who came from another world.

A girl with black eyes and black hair, which is unusual in this country. And she has a small stature with an appearance of a 10 year old child. Despite that, her taijutsu is wonderful, there should be few men in the Chivalric Order who could match her.

In addition to that, theres what that girl calls previous lifes memories. Its said its from this countrys Royal Court Mage who was assassinated 25 years ago.4

Recently, a certain incident happened and she discovered how to use sorcery as well.

Furthermore, shes currently been bestowed a sacred treasure from God, and has also defeated a dragon with that sacred treasure, she may be whats called a strong adventurer.5

Shes that sort of girl, but actually, her cooking is delicious and homely, although her personality is a little rebellious, her appearance is cute like a doll and the occasional smile she displays is remarkable.

And the appearance of her small restless body is cute, like a small animal.

Although shes met mother and Aria on one occasion when I asked for a large favour, I realized the two people were extremely pleased with Sakura during that time.6Im also aware that Chiffon very much loves Sakura like a younger sister.

With these sorts of people gathered like this, does it mean they discussed those sorts of things?

No plans? You had as much as two months worth of time, what were you doing? Even though you visit Sakuras house every day, are you saying nothing has happened yet?

But mother, me and Sakura arent like

Be quiet. I understand your feelings. In that case, stop hesitating forever, and how about doing a manly approach?

Thats rightwa, onii-sama. Im aware that onii-sama is gentle, and I know that youre waiting for Sakura-chan to have feelings for you, but its necessary to have a forceful approach at times, you know? I think women desire a gentleman who has a forceful approachwa.7

However, Your Highness, methods which would hurt Sakura-sama wont be permitted, so please remember that.

As if to prevent my objections, the three people each showered me with their opinions.

But, Im merely just saying that and have no intentions to.

Whether its effective or not is another matter.

Mother, Aria, and Chiffon as well, Im happy that youve thought about us, but this is my and Sakuras problem. I have my own ways of doing things.

Be quiet. Even if we leave it to you, was there not any sort of progress in these two months? The ball, which we especially cooperated with, didnt show any results either8

But thats

Objections are not allowed. Do you hear? Obtain results within three days. If you dont show any results you understand, right?

Haa~

I let out a sigh from just recalling that.

What do they want me to do with just three days

Even Id like to be a little more intimate with Sakura if I was able to. And sooner or later, those small lips and white skin, with these hands

The girls body, which Ive seen several times, floats in my mind.

Sedrim! Ive heard you know, youve finally decided on a fiance!?

UWAA! E-Elder brother, please knock!

I knocked many times.n? What is it, your face is red you know.

Its nothing! Leaving that aside, what is it? Fiance, you say

My heart is pounding, because I was suddenly called out to when I was having strange thoughts.

Calm down, Sedrim. Pull yourself together

fu. Mother and them said it. Sedrim should have a fiance before long, they said. Of course, its about Sakura right? I approve. Ill be able to eat delicious dishes if she becomes my little sisterna.

Those people! Weve yet to have that sort of relationship. Therefore that story is a lie.

Im having a headache. Is this what women are?

fu, yet, which means youre interested right? If you dont quickly push her down, other men will snatch her away you know?

Please leave our matters alone already! Ill be going out now, so excuse me!

Even elder brother is following along mother and them What do they want me to do?

Since it became the right time while I was being troubled, I tried going to Sakuras house, but

Theres no response huh

I tried calling out several times, but there was no response.

The front door is open, but theres no response It cant be, did something happen to Sakuras body?

I hurriedly opened the front door and entered inside.

Sakura! Where are you!? Are you okay!?

She wasnt in either the kitchen or living room

gatan

Mm, over there? Sakura?

I concealed my steps and approached the direction of the sound.

Nya~

At that moment, something small suddenly jumped out.

I unconsciously stopped moving at the next thing which jumped out.

Wait up!Ah, Prince, please catch that cat?

The other party also saw me and suddenly stopped moving.

Its Sakura.

Its the girl who I was searching for earlier. Theres no mistake.

But that appearance is

Did she take a bath? Her skin is flushed with her stark naked appearance, her pink dyed skin unexpectedly brings out the girls beauty.9

And from her glossy black hair, maybe because it hasnt dried yet, drops of water are coming off, which eventually drips down along her body.10

A gulping sound rang out from my throat.

Ah, Sakura?Uhm, This is,uh, you didnt answer even when I called out, and the door was opened as well

I somehow spoke those words with my dried lips while admiring that appearance.

Ah, Im sorry about that. I was taking a bath so

Does Sakura not understand the situation? She replied to my words while forgetting to cover her body.

Nya~

Suddenly, something by my feet cried out. So this is the identity of that thing which jumped out earlier

This cat is?

Ah, I picked it up. It seems to be somewhat attached

Nya~

I see

Right

Nya~

A silent atmosphere drifts through the air.

So if you dont cover yourself with something soon. Im worried about where to look.

Feeling that I couldnt endure the situation, I unintentionally said that sort of thing.

Normally you would avert your eyes before saying that

But maybe she understood her current condition, Sakuras face gradually dyed red.

KYAAAAAA!! Please turn around without looking!

As if that scream finally undid her stiffness, I hurriedly turned around.

S-Sorry!

I somehow spoke those short words and escaped to the living room.

The meal afterwards lingered with an awkward atmosphere without any conversation.

Haa Is this sort of thing okay on the first day?

I think the remaining two days will be quite difficult to make any progress.

I trudged back towards the castle while thinking that.