It’s because they don’t know Lucy’s true character at all. Nor do they know just how much pressure Lucy was under, or how much loneliness and solitude that she’s been enduring in the past.
They knew even less just how panicked and irritated Lucy really was when she gained the premonition that Shien would leave.
Therefore, be it the Kingdom’s advantages or the considerations of the royalty and nobility, none of that was within Lucy’s consideration.
Lucy only had a single thought.
And that is to get Shien to stay.
Otherwise, she might not be able to see him anymore.
That’s what Lucy is really afraid of.
“Lucy…”
Lia’s gaze toward Lucy had changed.
A thought that came to her made her unable to hold back a question in her mind.
“Could it be that, that man, to you…”
Lia however was stopped by Lucy’s gaze before she could finish those words.
“Elder Sister Lia. You know that I have no interest in the throne, so I won’t become the queen in the future. This nation will be yours sooner or later.” Lucy so stated, “I just hope that the royal family won’t do anything stupid. I don’t want to become your enemy.”
Such words made Lia unconsciously take a deep breath.
Charl had comprehended something so her expression was one of utter shock.
It’s because this is Lucy’s warning to them.
Lucy was warning Lia and the other members of the royal family to not make any trouble for Shien because of her.
Otherwise, she won’t mind doing something a bit overboard.
“… Is he already so important to you?”
Lia’s expression was one of complete disbelief.
Lucy’s own expression was still unchanged.
“You won’t understand.”
Those gloomy words echoed across the room.
“None of you will understand.”
The lonely princess’s sigh continued to echo.
None of her audience were able to understand the meaning of those words.
…
Around night, in the Latrard home.
In the dining room, Shien announced what had happened while scratching his head.
“”””Y-you’re going to be a noble…!?””””
Vivian, Diere, Lumia, and Melika all let out surprised gasps when they heard it.
“Well, it’s just an honorary noble that’s pretty much in name only.” Shien dryly let out a laugh before hurriedly moving on, “I don’t plan on taking any official post, so I’ll probably continue to be an adventurer.”
Of course, Shien’s explanation couldn’t stoop the girls’ clamoring.
“Isn’t this a bit too sudden?” Vivian chuckled, “Your achievements are more than enough to give you a title of nobility, but weren’t you very against the thought of becoming a noble just a bit ago?”
“… Did something happen?” Diere seemed to have noticed something and stared quietly at Shien, “Something made you change you mind, right?”
When he heard Diere’s words, for some reason, Shien suddenly got a guilty feeling like he was caught cheating.
… If he told Diere that he ended up agreeing because he saw how desperate Lucy was, then would that lead to him getting hatcheted?” (T/N: Chinese pop culture term for getting killed by a yandere. School Days/Higurashi reference I think?)
Just as Shien was feeling guilty, Lumia and Melika spoke up.
“I-in other words, Mister Shien is going to be an honorary viscount in a bit?” Lumia weakly asked.
“Then… Will Mister Shien be staying in the Capital? He’ll have a house here after all!”
Lumia also stepped in and asked with a slightly impatient tone.
Unfortunately, Shien really hasn’t considered that yet.
“Even if you ask me, I haven’t decided yet either.” Shien scratched his head and spoke resignedly, “Before this, I rather wanted to return to Lamdrion, but now, maybe I’ll base myself here instead?”
It’s not like Shien had any particular attachment to Lamdrion.
He had been there for less than a month after all, so why would he be attached to it?
He only wanted to go back because there were way too many troublesome thing here in the Capital. That and Vivian and company will probably return to Lamdrion at some point as well, so he was thinking of going back with them.
Now though, since he’s already going to have a house her, it’s a fairly natural development to instead make here his base of operations instead.
(It can’t be that’s the Princess’s goal here, could it?)
Shien suddenly had such a premonition.
However, while Shien was considering that thought, Vivian’s group of four had already exchanged a glance.
Diere and Melika fell silent, not giving a clue to their thoughts.
Lumia didn’t think much of it. She was just amazed at the events.
It was just Vivian who gave Shien a smile.
“Truth be told, you staying here is good too.” Vivian quietly spoke, “Lamdrion can’t compare to the Capital after all. Although there are various factions and powers here, which can make things very complicated at times, there are also lots of opportunities here as well. For someone who wants to become stronger, there’s nowhere that’s better suited to helping one grow than the Capital, which is filled with the strong.”
“Then what about you guys?” Shien spoke somewhat hesitantly, “Do you think that I should stay while letting you guys go back to Lamdrion on your own then?”
That’s not a situation that Shien really wants though.
The reason for that is simple. After spending all this time together, and their relationships having advanced over that time, Shien really would miss Vivian and company if they were to seperate.
Diere especially. Shien has really somewhat fallen for that girl by now, so he really doesn’t want to separate from her.
If there really is no other way, then Shien would still go back with Vivian and company.
Just then though…
“If you want to stay, then I’ll keep you company.”
Diere suddenly opened her mouth and made such a statement.
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