"First of all, regarding the change of the King's Flower…"

"Yes"

I'm inside the King's private room for the first time.

I thought Freed's room is considerably s.p.a.cious, but the King's room is even more so, not to mention it feels sparkling.

There's a lot furniture with dignified old impression, but I have no doubt everything is a national treasure. Each and every piece stands out.

The King sat on a luxurious one-person sofa lined with velvet and indicated me to also sit down.

The armrests are gold. No matter how I look, it's not cheaply gilded.

Every part is prettily polished and gives off a dazzling l.u.s.ter.

Shown a long sofa in front, I settled down there, and Father stood next to the King.

"… Simply put, that is the proof Princess accepted Freed in the true meaning"

"… And that would mean?"

I ended up asking back, but without minding the King stroked his chin.

Eyes of the same color as Freed's are swimming. It looks like the King himself is hesitating over how to explain it. Even so finally the King nodded once, and slowly spoke to me.

"Let's see… First off all, the terms. Does Princess know the term mate?"

"Mate? Yes, I believe it's a term that refers to a companion of an animal…"

When I told him what I know, the King's eyes widened slightly in astonishment. It's a face saying he'd absolutely not expected me to reply that.

"… Hmm. Well, that's right. You're not mistaken. But, it holds a different meaning for Wilhelm royalty"

"Yes…"

Although I didn't understand, I vaguely nodded.

The King showed a calm smile.

"For us, Wilhelm royalty, mate refers to our one and only partner. Of course, in the spouse sense. When we find a mate, we only react to the mate without exception"

"React?"

The King wryly smiled at my puzzlement.

"Do you not understand the meaning? As you became Freed's princess consort, did he not talk to you about the relations.h.i.+p between libido and magical power in Wilhelm Royalty yet?"

Told so like it's natural that I'd know, I thought for a moment.

The King is talking about the divine power. As it clicked, I hurriedly agreed.

"Y, yes. I have heard"

"Hmm. That's good… In other words, when we find a mate, we don't feel l.u.s.t for anybody except that mate. I apologize for the crude expression, but would you understand if I said we can't get an erection?"

"Ha?"

I become speechless from the overly direct expression.

When I turned my eyes to Father standing next to the King, he averted his face in discomfort. From that reaction I became convinced Father also knew after all.

"If we find a mate, we understand it immediately. We must obtain the partner no matter the cost, it's an impatience similar to starvation… I also asked Freed, but at the time he obtained you he said. 'I'm convinced she's my only one'"

"…"

Only one――――.

I recalled words Freed says to me once in a while.

That means I'm Freed's…

The King affirmed it to me who blinked her eyes.

"It seems you understand. Princess is the only mate Freed found. Nothing but it, there's no doubt about what he says. And, because you're his mate, he will never look at a woman other that Princess. He'll continue earnestly desiring Princess. Wilhelm royalty is such a family"

Wouldn't it be correct to say obsessive rather than earnest.

I thought so, but I wisely kept silent.

It's a story that might feel heavy depending on a person, but I've already been told similar things by Freed many times so I can handle it now.

When I accepted his feelings I resolved myself in this respect.

I understand the words that he won't let me go for my whole life aren't a figure of speech.

That's how strong his feelings for me are.

Understanding Freed's strong desire to monopolize me I decided to accept him.

―――― That was wholly because I simply love him.

The King paused for a while and made an awkward face.

"… It's just… In case we can find a mate, one problem arises. As Princess also knows, Wilhelm royalty's libido is extremely strong. And, since they can't react to anybody but their mate… that libido is fully directed at their mate alone. The more they love their mate, the stronger the urge"

"…"

It's correct to say I have no idea how I should react.

No, well. I've also heard the story about libido from Freed, and I remember him saying I'm the only one for him.

I don't think somebody obsessed with me so much would cheat on me…

Awkward silence fell.

With a distant look I recalled the fact that every night I have s.e.x with Freed almost until morning.

Aah, after all it can't be helped. It's impossible to talk about reducing the number of times.

When he implies that it's the proof of his love, I can only stay silent.

Perhaps they guessed something from my dry laughter as Father and the King stealthily averted their eyes from me.

On the contrary, that consideration is painful.

… What is this. I feel like they're telling me, Sorry, please give up.

"Cough… Anyway!"

The King forcibly returned to the talk.

"That's where the King's Flower comes into play"

"The King's Flower?"

"That's right"

The King seriously nodded. Apparently, the main subject starts here.

"There's no doubt the King's Flower was a system created for us Wilhelm men. But, at the same time it's also something that protects their mate. In the situation the partner who receives the King's Flower is a mate… when that mate accepts her partner, the King's Flower begins changing. Gradually the seal grows… And finally, Princess, it changes to how yours is now"

With the King's Flower pointed at, my eyes naturally followed.

The King's Flower grandly spreads all across the left side of my chest. It seems this is the proof I recognized I love Freed.

"The change is of course not only in appearance. Rather, what's important is the change inside the body. Has Princess not noticed any changes in your body? You should have the leeway to receive my son's desire… Is there anything that comes to mind?"

"There, is"

I affirmed with a trembling voice.

Even if I'm desired the whole night, I feel no burden.

It's difficult to accept his desire, but I don't feel like I'm being forced too hard anymore.

But, that's not a recent thing. Gradually… Right, I first noticed the change when I started thinking I love Freed (provisionally). From that time, little by little I came to think it wasn't so tough being embraced by him.

According to the King's words, it seems the change in the King's Flower began then.

"Just like that, we crush a mate in our embrace. With a mate on our side, we can't help but embrace her. Having said that, we don't want to part either… While keeping our divine power under control, the King's Flower protects our mate. That's the true character of the King's Flower the first generation created"

"Um… If the partner isn't the mate… What happens"

Struck with a question, I tried asking.

I wonder if the King's Flower would react to acceptance of a partner who's not a mate.

The King placed his arms on the armrest and rested his chin in his hands. After looking like he was thinking for a while, he deliberately said.

"Mysteriously the effect doesn't occur. In the first place, if a princess consort isn't a mate, it's common to marry concubines to disperse the desire. As long as she isn't a mate, there's no obsession with the princess consort. It won't develop into such a serious problem… It's just my guess, but perhaps it's essential to be sure the partner is "this" during the King's Flower ceremony. Freed wanted you no matter what, to the point of almost forcing the King's Flower ceremony on you, right? … That's why I had no doubt the King's Flower would change with Princess's acceptance"

Having told me that, the King closed his eyed and breathed out in relief.

"The reason Freed didn't tell you until now is because we fundamentally keep silent until it changes. There's no meaning in forcing partner's acceptance, it won't change with that. Whether to accept or not is completely up to a mate. However, we're talking about Freed. He probably wanted to tell you himself… But, as his father I wanted to offer Princess my thanks, thus I explained it myself. Sorry. I'll explain it to my son"

"No, something like that"

Having him bow his head to me still in his seat, I became fl.u.s.tered.

I don't remember doing anything for the King of the whole country to bow his head to me. But, the King shook his head with a serious look on his face.

"No, if it wasn't for Princess, my son would sooner or later break. For the future of my Wilhelm Kingdom too, I am truly grateful to Princess for accepting my son"

"Eh… No… Umm"

No way, this is "Thank you for loving my son" from the father.

I don't know how I should answer.

When I looked at my silent father asking for help, he slightly shook his head.

Uu. It means I should stay silent.

"Even if one can't find his mate, it's common to surround himself with concubines, like my father, and live pleasantly in one's own way. But, Freed had disliked women from the start, and recently seemed to become further fed up with them. I was worried that no heir would be born as things were. Honestly speaking, I had no choice but to bet on the engagement with you that Lucas was approaching with. I am truly relieved by this result"

I entrust my son to you, told so in a sincere voice I could do nothing but nod.

"Y, yes. Your Majesty. If you are fine with me…"

"Yes. My son appears to have atavistic traits. As the result, he has particularly strong magical power among us royalty, and it seems his libido is also outstanding, but… his love is accordingly strong. I think there are numerous things that will trouble Princess, but please go along with them to the very end without abandoning him"

"Ha…?"

I feel like an outrageous bomb was dropped at the end.

His libido is particularly strong from atavism?

Besides, go along with them to the very end?

Eh? Certainly, I heard his libido is strong, but it's atavistic!?

Atavistic, perhaps from the Dragon G.o.d of the first generation!

W・a・i・t・a・m・o・m・e・n・t.

As I reflexively opened my eyes wide, the King said with relief.

His expression is bright.

"Hahaha! I'm glad. With this I have nothing to worry about. I am looking forward to my first grandchild. The sooner, the better. It doesn't matter if government affairs are delayed a little. I will a.s.sume responsibility, so more importantly do your best together. I hope to see many grandchildren!"

I was again rendered speechless by his lively laugh.

Don't worry about postponing government affair, so give me my first grandchild!?

I was dumbfounded by the unthinkable words.

I will never tell Freed this.

Surely it wouldn't turn out well.

I couldn't possibly accept the number of times further increasing. Even without that, I'm embraced day and night.

While I turned ghastly pale, the King's smile dissipated, and he muttered.

"It can't be helped, but… To change the King's Flower, my son is enviable…"