“…Um…”
Just as Shien was feeling a little awkward, Melika spoke softly.
“Do you really want to go to the Elven Homeland, Mr. Shien?”
Melika asked, her face flushed red, her voice barely a whisper. If it weren’t for [Outer Awareness of Heaven’s Decree] enhancing his senses, Shien wouldn’t have been able to hear her.
Seeing Melika’s shy and nervous appearance, Shien sighed.
“I do want to go.” Shien said to Melika, “On the one hand, I’m quite curious about the legendary Elven Homeland. On the other hand, I was planning to take Lucy out for a trip recently, but I didn’t know where to go. Now, this is perfect.”
Shien wanted to take Lucy to the Elven Homeland and participate in this so-called Peace Festival.
After all, Shien had promised Lucy that he would take her out to play.
And what could be more fun than a festival?
That’s why Shien asked Melika this question.
However, hearing Shien’s words, Melika’s flushed face turned pale.
“With Princess Lucy…”
Melika pouted again.
Clearly, she was reluctant to bring Lucy along.
No, it should be said that Melika was unhappy that Shien was doing this for Lucy.
Vivian and Lumia, on the other hand, looked stunned by Shien’s words.
“Taking… taking the princess out?”
Lumia hesitated.
“Are you sure?” Vivian asked directly, “Princess Lucy can’t just leave the capital.”
“Really?” Shien asked Vivian in return, “Why?”
“Why?” Vivian was taken aback, then she realized.
Yes.
Why?
Why couldn’t Lucy just leave the capital?
She was now engaged to Shien and no longer needed to make her daily public appearances. Moreover, with Shien’s current status, if he wanted to take Lucy out, even the royal family wouldn’t have any reason to object, right? RaƝοꞖĘș
Although they weren’t married yet, as his fiancée, going on a trip with her future husband, was there a problem with that?
No!
“Alright.” Vivian’s expression softened, and she couldn’t help but smile. “This might be a good thing for Princess Lucy.”
It seemed Vivian also understood that Lucy had rarely left the capital and realized how significant it was for her to be able to leave openly now.
However, those young masters in the capital would probably be upset.
The princess, who had always been within their sight, was now being taken away by a man, leaving the capital. Many would surely feel conflicted.
Vivian was well aware of Lucy’s influence.
But Vivian had no reason to object.
“With you and Her Highness accompanying you back to the Elven Homeland, we can rest assured.”
Vivian said to Melika.
“Yes, yes!”
Lumia nodded repeatedly at the side.
If they let Melika go back alone, Vivian and Lumia would truly be worried.
Especially with Diere already gone, and Melika also leaving alone, Vivian and Lumia would be even more worried.
Now, with Shien and Lucy as company, at least they could look out for each other.
“Is that okay with you, Melika?”
Vivian confirmed.
Melika nodded.
“Although bringing a man from another race back is a bit inappropriate…” Melika glanced at Shien, then murmured uncertainly, “But it should be fine with Mr. Shien, right?”
This murmur was even softer than before, making it difficult for Shien to hear clearly.
“What did you say, Melika?”
Shien asked.
“N-nothing!” Melika quickly shook her head, then after hesitating for a moment, she said decisively, “Th-then please come back to the Elven Homeland with me, Mr. Shien and Princess Lucy.”
Shien’s eyes lit up, and he smiled expectantly.
At the same time, Nadue, merged with nature, witnessed all of this.