"To think that Akion was so warm to his sister." Tanka sat up while moving her legs. I wiped my wet hair with a towel.
"What do you think?" Tanka and I met for the first time without Tanka ever getting to know Akion's stiff original figure. It's impossible for her to think of me being cruel.
"I'm just teasing you," she quipped.
"Now, do you want to see my body?" I'm amused when I say this.
How can I be so confident in saying this disgusting thing? Tanka glanced at me, who was wearing a towel, then she understood what I meant.
"There is nothing to be proud of about your body." she laughed mockingly. My face is bright red, she mocks this perfectly muscular body like it's worthless.
Something unforgivable. It hurt Akion and I's pride.
"You're mad?" She's still laughing.
"So you want to see it?" I took off the towel.
I don't know when Tanka started joking with me more often. Tanka is still a girl even though she's a small fairy. Her face was red, and with puffy cheeks, she chose to leave my room.
**
I have prepared. The three of us, me, Renia and my father had eaten breakfast quietly. A small conversation ensued. But not so intensely.
Bastian straightened my suit. After that I went out to check on the training soldiers, they were training with enthusiasm.
What's more worrying is actually Verion. He fell several times while training with Levian. I don't miss their practice. Seeing that everything went smoothly, I nodded and listened to Bastian's explanation.
Then leave the training ground. I checked the groceries I told Bastian yesterday to buy.
These ingredients are for the soldier's party tonight. My knights should eat more nutritious food, and so it won't be difficult to have such sumptuous meals continuously. A big cow entered the slaughterhouse.
Everything seems to be going well, Bastian will take care of everything. About our groceries, he arranged everything. I wanted the best, with the money I brought, things got better.
The sun wasn't in the middle yet, my surprise inspection was over. I leaned my back on the chair, a pile of documents delivered by Bastian. Wherever you are, life always requires hard work. Before I touched the document, Bastian returned with a stack of letters. But it was letters without symbols that really intrigued me.
This must be a report from Hayd.
"When will it arrive?" I asked Bastian as I reached for the letter.
"This morning, young master Akion,"
"Then if this letter comes again, tell me as soon as possible."
"Very well, young master Akion." Bastian bowed respectfully to me. His white hair, he had aged with Sanktessy. He's the first person I met here.
I subconsciously smiled, then allowed him to leave.
Greetings young Baron Akion Naal Sanktessy.
I'm Hayd, conveying the message that everything is going well. The design that you made, we have completed and run.
Tools to support plant growth are awaiting completion. Perhaps a few days after this letter is received, it will reach you, Mr. Akion. We have done the experiment.
And, you are right, that plants can grow on water. Then, we have received food assistance from Marquis Kingston in very good conditions according to your request.
I will give you the next report.
Salute to the young Baron, even the light in the dark.
I didn't write a reply to the letter. I will wait for the tools they send first, to check if this is really what I want.
The second letter that interests me, is the letter from Marquis Kingston. I know that he has arrived safely, everything is well.
On the young Baron, Akion Naal Sanktessy With all my respect to the Allies who have protected my life.
I have taken care of some traitors, and chased others. Their tail is very difficult to catch. For sales of Mana stones, can you send at least a hundred pieces for initial distribution? I will send my confidant to Sanktessy.
Please take care of my child.
Thank you, young Baron.
Marquise Kingston was a very understanding person.
He understands that I am such a busy person. I took my pen, and wrote a reply to him.
There's something I want to ask him. After writing a reply to Marquis Kingston, I told Bastian to send it. From my study window, I saw him walking briskly delivering a letter to the knight to deliver. Though, I knew he would definitely do well.
Just seeing his back walking carrying my letter calms me down.
Now the problem is, I forgot something important. Which I should have said since I returned to this house.
Where is she now? Naturally she was a little disappointed. I forgot about it.
**
I peeked through the small open door. Sje was reading a book enthusiastically. Nami, her favorite maid, is making milk and placing a snack in front of her. Colorful snacks that she really likes.
This time the dress she was wearing was gray. The dress looked cute, but it also looked old and worn.
Knock! Knock!
I knocked on the door using only my right index finger. Don't want to make a meaningless fuss. Het golden eyes caught my presence, she closed his book, and got off the chair.
"Why is big brother here?"
I smiled stiffly, maybe she doesn't want my presence now.
"Sorry, I mean, what's wrong, brother?" She corrected her words. Her small body was shy. She didn't reject me.
"There's something I want to give you." I showed her the suitcase I was carrying, she tilted her head to see what was in this bag. At het age, curiosity is usually very high.
"Can you sit down?" She nodded. I sat on the sofa.
"Renia, you are also sitting here." I patted the sofa gently as if cleaning the sofa which is always well looked after.
Her small but sure rarity walked over to me, she sat beside me.
"Earlier, I'm sorry to you."
"What for?"
Her innocent eyes looked at me curiously, that look made my heart heavy to say I forgot the gift.
"Hmm...." I'm still looking for an excuse, her gaze is so fixed.
"Brother can only give you this now." I made up a lie for her. I opened the suitcase which was quite large, and she looked at the contents with a shocked face.
"Here's a present for you." I show the dresses. Same with Renia, Nami also put on a surprised face. Maybe this is the best dress that Renia has, so far Renia's dress looks shabby.
"Pretty! That's a very pretty dress!" Nami responded with a rising voice. Renia still couldn't believe it, she looked at me again and then at the dresses.
"Is that really for me, brother?"
"Yes," I answered sweetly. Even though the Baron's family was noble, but buying new clothes of good quality, it was something of a step.
No wonder, if Renia confirmed herself by pinching herself if she wasn't dreaming.
Then with her hands shaking in disbelief, Renia finally touched the two dresses. Nami helped her lady, she held the dress so it was clear how the dress was.
The dress was yellow, and pink, with very sweet ribbon and lace accents. On the yellow dress, there is an image of a rabbit with a gold band. The dress is pink, with a very pretty tulip pattern.
"Did you like it?"
Renia hugged the two dresses, her wide smile with a flushed face, she nodded a few times.
"Thank you, brother. I will make it my treasure!"
I laughed at her words. Her innocent and sweet demeanor really made my mind calm. Renia, you will get more than this.
"I'll wear it to the party tonight." I immediately thought back to the party for the knights. Renia will be present among those creepy people, it worries me a little. But, as a member of the Sanktessy family, Renia had acted responsibly.
So, with a heavy heart, I accepted Renia's wish.
"What do you think I'm wearing? "
Shee handed me the two dresses. Made a tough choice, between these gorgeous dresses.
Five minutes had passed, Renia was still patiently waiting for my answer. Then, I remembered something, and felt this dress was more appropriate for her tonight. Renia nodded, she agreed to whatever I thought.
After I ate a snack with her, I said goodbye to get ready. A chivalric leader, how could he not show her nose