episode_0712

“Was it so hard to say even one word to me?! If you had just said one little word, I wouldn’t have despaired so much!”

“What did you do right!? I asked you to be Lucy’s pillar so badly, so why did you just leave her alone!”

Every word that is spoken changes the air around them.

It’s not just a change in the atmosphere. It’s the actual feeling in the air that’s changing.

Because of this, many of the servants who were caught up in this fight had lost their minds, and the collateral branches of Aln were also out of breath, and the knights of Aln who were still sane were looking around, not knowing where to intervene.

“What are you guys doing?”

I squinted my eyes at the pitiful sight and reprimanded them, but everyone rushed to me as if they had found a savior.

“Miss! Please stop this fight! You’re the only one who can do it!”

Seeing the head butler, who always leads the family with such a calm demeanor, kneel before me, I guess the situation is truly serious.

“The two of you are fighting right now, but I wonder when the situation will escalate!”

If something like that happens, not only will this mansion be blown away, but we’ll also have to worry about the survival of our estate.

“Isn’t that too much to worry about?”

It’s not that I don’t know the butler’s concerns, but those two are responsible adults and leaders who have experience leading many people.

Above all, those two have learned and grown a lot over the past few years. I can’t imagine them being caught up in emotions and thinking like that now.

“If a couple has something they’re unhappy about, they fight and stuff. Why make a fuss about it?”

“I don’t intend to deny what the young lady said, but it’s already happened once.”

“…Huh?”

“Look at Porcel, who is being treated in the corner. He got caught up in the clash between the two of you and ended up like that.”

Porcel, the knight commander of the House of Aln and the second most powerful man after Benedict, was literally stuffed into the wall with his eyes rolled back.

“The two of them calmed down for a moment after one person’s sacrifice, but the atmosphere quickly became tense.”

The reason why it’s unimaginable is because it’s already happened in reality. Somehow, they all seemed so desperate.

‘Grandpa! Help!’

‘It could be different if it were my grandfather!’

Hmm. I guess that’s true. It’s important to calm them both down first.

I gathered my courage and touched my cheek, then went into the room with a carefully crafted smile.

“Mama~ Papa~”

The two of them had been glaring at each other until I entered, but as soon as they heard my voice, they exchanged glances and tried to raise the corners of their lips.

“Lu. Is Lucy here?”

“Welcome. Your steps are light, so it looks like you’ve been talking a lot.”

“Yeah! I came to say thank you to my friends and other people!”

I suppressed the swear words welling up in my stomach and tried to act cute, and sincere smiles appeared on Benedick and Armadi’s faces.

“Oh, that’s right. That worked out really well.”

“Now I can only make good memories.”

“But you know, there was a really loud noise outside. What was it?”

“Uh. That’s.”

“There is that.”

“You weren’t fighting, were you?”

When I asked the question as if I didn’t know anything, both of their shoulders flinched. They’re so honest.

“Hey~ No way~ It’s been years since we last met. But fighting is ridiculous~”

“ Of course!”

“They say the reunion was so emotional that it was noisy.”

“Right? If it was true, I would be so sad! I love both Mom and Dad so much, but they’re fighting!”

“Don’t worry! That won’t happen!”

“That’s right. How much I love this.”

“I feel the same way. Who cares more about Mira than I do?”

Despite that, their eyes shake every time they look at each other.

How much had piled up that the two who had been so fond of each other had ended up like this?

Still, it does have an effect if you hold back your vomit and act cute.

Since the emotional fight has already ended, I just need to come between them and lighten the mood.

“Benedict, you did take good care of me. How much did you have to cherish me to abandon Lucy as soon as I disappeared?”

“Why is that story coming up now!”

“Why? You did the same thing when you first saw me, didn’t you?”

“What did I say that was wrong?! Isn’t it true that you gave Lucy a hard time! How sad she was because of your loss!”

“I know! I know, but I couldn’t help it! You wouldn’t even think that when Lucy cried, my heart broke too!?”

…Ugh. I thought things had calmed down a bit, but it’s chaos again.

I took off my mask and looked at the two of them with a pitiful look, then I got so angry that I slammed my head on the desk.

The desk, unable to withstand my force, splits in half, and two people’s gazes turn to me.

“Lu. Lucy?”

“I’m sorry. Our daughter. We.”

“Shut up♡”

Why are adults worse than kids? We don’t need Pavie. Just bring Arthur or Joy here and they’ll know what to do.

“Papa♡ The strongest knight on the continent can’t control his emotions properly?♡”

“That. Sorry.”

“Weird? Did I ask you to say sorry?♡ Papa♡ You don’t want to hear me anymore, do you?♡”

“That’s not true at all. I just don’t want to make excuses to you…”

“It’s the same♡ That’s an excuse♡”

After Benedict, who had become gloomy and had shut his mouth, sat up straight, he suddenly turned his head to the side, and Armadi straightened his posture.

“That. Lucy. Jeon.”

“You know♡ Mama♡ Who was the god who gave me the power to embrace?♡”

“I. Here.”

“But why can’t you embrace me?♡ I really don’t understand why there’s such a fuss about what good Mama did♡ Whether it’s Papa or Mama, in the end, they both neglected me♡”

It’s meaningless to say that there was no choice. Benedick and Armadi had their own circumstances.

And they both understand each other’s circumstances.

But why are we fighting like this?

I know it’s weird to say this, but I have to say it anyway.

This fight happened because the two of them are kids.

Benedict must be resentful of Armadi, who whispered sweet nothings to him while he was beside him, and Armadi must be resentful of Benedict, who does not understand him at all despite having to give up so much for the world.

The problem is that you brought up a different topic when you just needed to talk about each other’s feelings.

Instead of being honest about each other’s feelings, you point out each other’s faults and belittle each other. What a childish way of thinking.

“Aren’t I the one who should be angry in the end?♡ Why are the two who bullied me fighting each other while saying they were both wrong?♡”

“I’m sorry.”

“I’m sorry.”

“Do I really have to talk about how hard and painful it was for me?♡ Do I have to tell you how much it hurt when I lost Mom and Dad abandoned me♡ Huh?♡”

The two people with their heads bowed looked at me without being able to make any excuses. As I watched them looking so discouraged, the irritation that had filled the air just a moment ago was replaced by a feeling of sadness.

“I don’t intend to blame Mom and Dad. They all just had a hard time. So Mom and Dad, please take it easy. You’re adults.”

What’s so difficult about telling each other our true feelings and encouraging each other?

That’s something that all kids do.

What if adults can’t do it?

“I’m going to go now, so make up properly. I won’t see you until then.”

If we’ve gotten this far, I think you’ll understand.

If I can’t do it, then I don’t know. I’ll just run away.

I left the room and approached Porcel, ignoring the eyes waiting for an answer.

Then, as she touched his head with her divine hand, Porcel suddenly opened his eyes.

“Ah. Miss?”

“I had a hard time because of two masters who were not like masters.”

“…haha. It’s okay. If it’s for the family, what wouldn’t you do?”

Porcelle, who had emerged from the wall, dispersed those gathered in front of the door.

Why are the seeds watching the head of the household having an important conversation?

The butler, who knew that the situation had improved, bowed his head and said sorry, then immediately gave instructions to the servants on what to do.

“You know, Porcel. Are you interested in fame?”

“Every man wants to be known on the continent. But why do you ask that?”

“You were the one who first taught me how to use a mace. If you tell the old stories to the people in the art school, they’ll be happy to hear them make up stories.”

“It’s a fascinating story, but I can’t agree with it. It was Sir Ruel, not me, who taught you the proper lesson.”

“Then do you want anything else?”

“Let’s have a duel later. I think the young lady we have now could put up an interesting fight.”

“…Are you serious?”

“I mean it sincerely.”

Well, if I give it my all right now, I think I can somehow have a decent match. Hmm.

“Okay. I’ll do it later.”

“Thank you.”

“But you’re the second. You have a different first opponent.”

“Who are you?”

“Who is that? It’s my dog.”

Karl, who had been watching me from a step away, opened his eyes wide after hearing my story.

“Are you afraid of losing?”

“No, my lady. I am a knight of Aln. Whether I win or lose, if it is a fair fight, I will gladly accept it.”

“Then that’s it. Come at me. You have to prove that you are worthy of protecting me.”

This time, there’s no need to be lenient, so just go for it with all your might.

I’ll show you how sharp your puppy’s teeth are.