Fidget, fidget.
In the most majestic hall in the white palace--the throne room--there was a very restless girl.
A young queen with beautiful blond twintails, chocolate-colored skin, and jade-colored eyesーー Koone di Shelt Sinclair.
He is sitting on a luxurious throne carved out of chalk stone. She wears a pure white one-piece dress with beautiful golden embroidery and a waist belt, and a crown that imitates flowers on her head.
The many rays of sunlight streaming in from the skylight are designed to intersect in an orderly manner to prevent easy entry into the throne.
Therefore, the appearance of the little queen, who seemed to be protected by the sunshine, was astonishingly beautiful, like an illustration drawn in a mythical book.
However, the mystery
"… Koone-sama. Please stop flapping your legs.
"... uh"
not supposed to beball seat of Before To place・mosquito Re rice field Te・ー・bu・Le・It was halved because of his busily moving legs under the water.
The one who was always trembling was the old man who looked like he was going to break up at any moment, and the head of the civil service――Bruitt scolded him, and Koone let out a small, embarrassing cry.
Instead, from the toe of the beautiful lace-up sandals, round the toes that are slightly visible.
"Since a while ago, your hands have stopped frequently."
"It was just my imagination.
"Haven't you finished half of your schedule?"
"..."
"Everyone's Ji", who has supported the Sinclair Kingdom for more than half a century, was feared by the people as the "Princess of Chaos" and "Chaos in three seconds after appearing" (?).
In particular, things that were overlooked when I was a princess are now being severely criticized.
"If you can't concentrate, you can't go back to the office."
"Ya, I'll do it! I'll do it! Here! With dignity! Like a queen!"
Koone returned to her sharp expression in a hurry and began to look over the documents in front of her.
Seeing that, Elder Brutt shrugged his shoulders as if to say, "Wow...". However, the eyes that normally seemed to be closed were now slightly opened, and the pupils deep inside were filled with a gentle light.
Because Koone, just for today, purposefully brought a table into the throne room to work, and understood the reason why she was strangely restless.
Bruit has been treated like a grandfather by the royal sisters since they were little. I can understand Koone's feelings, and that's why I can't help but smile.
"Kune-sama"
"What is it, Bruitt. As you can see, Koone is doing her job properly and precisely. It's the kind of work that makes even me fall in love with her work. Exactly, she's a woman who can do it! I'm Kuuru Koone! I can't help but put a second glance at her, and Koone praises herself――"
"I'm sure we'll get along better if we treat each other like we normally do, rather than pretending to be bad."
"!?"
Exactly as he said, Koone, who had swung the quill pen round and round while pretending to be Koone and praised herself, suddenly hardened.
my eyes are swimming Just before the start of the mission, it's like a field commander who noticed a hole in the strategy.
"I can't help but be enthusiastic that I might finally be able to make a friend of my age who will treat me on an equal footing."
"N-no, I'm not really enthusiastic!? After all, Koone is cool after all!"
"It's fine if you don't do it."
"No, I won't!"
A rough twin tail. Also, a disturbed tone. It seemed to clearly show that her heart was far from calm.
In fact, Koone was extremely nervous.
It's been a few days since I couldn't sleep at night, and I've been thinking too much about this and that, and I'm going to run eccentric.
For example, when I suddenly tried to change my clothes to something too revealing and sexy, the maids stopped me――
The maids screamed at me for applying adult-like make-up without permission――
She rearranged her own room into adult female (Koone standard), cute (Koone standard), intelligent (Kune standard), etc., and finally said, "Let's prepare all the rooms!"
"The plating will peel off immediately."
"No mention of plating!"
In any case, Koone seems to be dying to show his good points to the people who are planning to visit today.
That should be it.
Not to mention the visitors.
"Even a child named Myuusunny weather HinataThe child is not normal! "
On the other hand, that Demon King's beloved daughter. On the other hand, in the homeland of the hero who saved the desert world, she is the princess of a venerable family and the strongest magician.
"Rather, Koone might not be on equal footing."
"You are also the queen of a country."
"That might not be enough! Oh, do you know what it means to be friends with someone like this? Koone will probably dive into the oasis!
"I don't think anyone who says such a thing would be able to build an equal friendship in the first place."
Even though Bruitt said with a sigh, You worry too much, Ah, can Koone really be on equal footing with such amazing two people huh?!, Koone-chan didn't seem to hear anything at all, hugging her head.
Apparently, he was too particular about 'equal', and it seemed to be aggravating it on the contrary.
The figure of ``Kuru Koone'' that the person claimed was no longer there.
There was only the figure of an eight-year-old child who was extremely nervous about being an equal friend for the first time and was stuck in an unpleasant delusion.
"Well, rather than that—"
Such a thing! Even though Koone is at the crossroads of whether or not she will become a lonely queen, something like thatーー
"Good luck. Friends are important, but don't forget that this is a happy day for the return of the brave man and the former king."
The hero of salvation who overthrew the Black King――Mitsuteru Amanogawa.
The people of the royal capital who knew about his great deeds, as well as the foreigners who came to help him in various places, were already well known as the hero's companions.
Naturally, there are countless people who would like to express their gratitude to them.
However, the person in question GO to another world immediately after achieving salvation! is.
Kouki returned to the desert world with Hajime and Kousuke once, but from the beginning, Hajime and others also received the news of Liliana and hurriedly rushed over. On top of that, it took about a week for Hajime and others to return to the desert world.
That's why, since Kouki returned by piggybacking on Hajime and others who wanted to go home as soon as possible, he only participated in simple victory celebrations.
For many people, especially those in the territory behind them, it was the recognition that the savior party had returned to their original world, without even being able to see it at a glance, let alone give thanks.
On top of that, the general public recognizes that he married Moana.
How vague the feelings of the people who have not been able to give thanks or blessings to their savior. No matter how much history wins, there is no leading role. It's like I'm lacking in artistic sense, or rather, I'm hesitant to rejoice because I honestly don't think it's okay to say hello.
"That person may not want to stand out, but that's why we have to propose a welcoming ceremony that is as stress-free as possible. Furthermore, the original purpose of this trip is for the potential friend.
Repetitive, repetitive. Elder Brutt's sermon (?) echoes.
Koone sharpened his lips.
"In a sense, this is the first big event since Koone-sama was crowned. It's a good opportunity to show that the new queen, even though she's young, is worthy of leading the new era. Conversely, if things go wrong, Moana-sama will be unnecessarily worried, and above all, the people who care about her the most will be disillusioned――"
"Aah, it was my fault! Yes, I admit that it was my fault that Koone was not concentrating!"
Send me the documents related to the welcome ceremony! Koone sticks out his right hand while puffing out his cheeks.
Brutt nodded in satisfaction, and while handing over the relevant documents, he opened his mouth to explain the contents――on the verge.
"Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa"
"Hii!? What's going on!?"
The magnificent double doors of the throne room flung open with tremendous force.
For the time being, it was designed to open to the aisle side so that it would be difficult for intruders to enter with pressure. Therefore, it wasn't like Kouki's room was kicked open.
But even so, if the three-meter-high double door were to pop open with a storm, Koone, who tends to break open the door (actually, it's a bad habit of the Sinclair royal family to break the door) would be surprised.
Koone deftly jumped on the throne. Those who made flashy appearances that could be taken as an attack if not done well entered in with such pomp and majesty that it was hard to believe they were standing in front of the Queen, no, it would not be an exaggeration to call them impudent steps.
"Reelin! How many times do I have to tell you to knock? Or rather, the guard in front of the door!?"
"Face pass"
Guard! When Koone glared, the two guards closed the door quietly while their gazes were swimming.
"Or more importantly, Koone-sama said 'knock'...fuh."
"Why are you laughing!? I'm indignant! Koone is angry at that ridiculous face!"
Koone's face turned bright red, and she jumped onto the table to protest.
Ahead of her gaze was a beautiful girl with maroon hair in twin tails and triumphant slanted eyes――Lilin Stoll.
Wearing a dingy battle outfit that doesn't seem like an audience with the Queen, she carries a hemp bag with strange spotted stains on her shoulder.
Somehow, there was a lot of dignity. dignity as a warrior. Even though it's only been about half a year since that decisive battle, it's like a veteran warrior who's been fighting for decades.
"Again, I have just returned.
"Nah, it's like nothing happened."
"Ah, this is a souvenir."
While old Bruitt rubbed his eyebrows with a sigh, Koone continued to stand tall on the table despite his bad manners.
Right after that, the thing that rolled out of the hemp bag that had been unfastened was――
"Huh!?"
"Oops, it's dangerous, Koone-sama."
A severed ox head. His eyes are hollow and the corner of his forehead is shattered.
It was definitely the 'dark one'. This young female warrior who looks like a beautiful girl, apparently brought the heads of the remnants of the hunted 'dark ones' on purpose to prove their subjugation.
Koone was overturned in surprise and was about to fall off the table, but Lilin was able to catch it with a chantless spell of wind. Previously, he was skillful beyond his age, but it seems that his skills have exploded even further.
While returning Koone to the throne unexpectedly kindly, he continued to report indifferently as if nothing had happened.
"The head of the cow-headed species has just killed "Ashes Amid", just like this. Their unit has already been destroyed.
"I-Is that so? Or rather, even if you didn't bother to bring your head... Koone would doubt Lilin's report, you know?"
"Because you are a warrior only after you have taken his head."
"That's no longer a warrior's mind, but a barbarian's mind--"
Lilin leaned forward. his eyes are wide open. scary. Something is decided. Koone swallowed his words.
"Respect yourself, Lilin. You are in front of me."
"Ha. I'm sorry."
Lilin-san corrected her posture with a sharp movement that made her fall in love when she was reprimanded by Old Brutt. Why is your attitude so different from when you were with Koone..., Koone looked resentful.
"Reelin, aren't you working a little too hard? Listening to your desire to be on the front line, it was Koone who relieved you of your duties as an imperial guard and added you to the battle to wipe out the remnants, but... even if you didn't appear on the battlefield until this last minute..."
"I was appointed as a regimental commander. Long live my subordinates.
Yes, actually, Lilin, if you just look at the simple rank, he has achieved a promotion in the highly promoted class.
Being a member of the Imperial Guard at the young age of 16 is amazing, but that's what it means to be a regimental commander. The regiment is the size that leads the warriors next to the divisions and brigades among the warrior groups organized in the kingdom.
However, no one objected to the selection.
If Lilin, who was eager to participate in the battle to wipe out the remnants, was given permission to participate in the war as a private soldier, that would be a remarkable achievement.
As if we had forgotten the joy of the fact that a historic war that everyone holds in our hearts had actually come to an end, like hounds, we sniff out groups of "dark ones" who have scattered around the country and plotted hiding, and hunt their heads.
When Lilin executes the real "Omae, Kono group Reno leader Desune? Leader Desho? Nara head Oitekee", the veteran warriors are all in awe, saying, "This guy is a battle maniac!"
Since the day of the decisive battle, he has continued to fight almost without a break, his combat power has continued to rise proportionally, and he has achieved success in the ranks with a meritorious service award, and has finally come to the point where he has no choice but to be appointed as the regimental commander.
Koone, who I appointed, drew the most. Could it be that Konoe's position was instead of a collar? and. He feels like he has unleashed a mad dog.
"Certainly, there are still many remnant groups of the 'Dark Ones'. It's possible that a new Black King will not be born from among them. However, it is true that the balance of power has greatly leaned toward the human side."
Therefore, please do not overdo it. If you fall down because of that, you will be lost. Koone appealed impliedly.
"What the hell are you so impatient about?
I sat back on the throne and stared straight at Lilin.
The eight-year-old child who had been happy and sad about his new friend until just now was nowhere to be seen. Although it was just beginning to sprout, it certainly had the dignity of a queen. The majesty of a gentle queen who cares for her subjects.
Seeing Koone like that, Lilin closed her eyes for a moment――she began to speak quietly.
"I still dream about that day."
"That day?"
"It was the day I rushed to rescue Arquette while preparing for its fall. Standing on top of the underground warehouse, in front of thousands of dark people, Kouki-san continued to fight even though he fainted."
"Reelin..."
That day, Lilin saw what should be called a true warrior in Kouki.
Don't let the people you should protect touch your finger.
No matter who the opponent is, no matter how many numbers rush in――I will not retreat.
Guessing what Lilin was trying to say, Koone made a troubled expression.
"In other words, strong like Kouki-sama――"
"Honestly, I got wet."
"......yeah?"
"Even now, every time I think about it, I get wet."
"...Hmm?"
"Even when I was taking care of Kouki-san who was sleeping, I was already full of feelings of wanting to attack him."
"..."
"I'm a warrior, so I have no intention of leaving my country. The front line is my place. But that's why! On the day we can meet again like this, you want to hug him! Come on, hold your chest up!"
"Bruit~, Koone, I don't understand what this guy is saying~"
"Don't worry. It's nonsense that you don't need to understand."
Raise your fists, climb to the heights of a warrior, show your martial arts, rise to a worthy position, proudly reunite with your crush, and you're worthy of you. Mr. Lilin insists that he wants to say.
He is honing his warrior-like thinking. Raise your status and ability to get the opposite sex you want! Or rather, Koone and Bruit wanted to tsukkomi, saying, "Isn't it better than the men around there?"
one sigh.
"It feels dangerous to let the current Lielin meet Kouki-sama… Koone thinks it's going to be a shambles with Onee-chan."
"It is"
"Huh? Master Koone? Lord Bruitt?"
"It would be better to immediately give them a new mission and expel them to a distant place..."
"What the hell did I do!?"
"I'm talking about being scared because it looks like it's going to happen from now on!"
Koone looked at me with a quizzical look, and Lilin had an astonished expression. She stumbles back and drops her shoulders dejectedly.
"That's it, Your Majesty, it's an order."
"Even if you don't look like you're about to die."
He seems to be a loyal retainer at heart.
Compared to before the decisive battle, Lilin's words and deeds are quite easygoing, but in fact, it's all for Koone's sake.
Since Koone and Lilin are in the position of a king and a vassal, they cannot be completely equal. However, on the day of her coronation, when she saw the resolute look of the young queen, who had already carried the country on her back, she pledged her loyalty to her naturally, and felt a little bit of loneliness behind her eyes when she sent her sister off.
Therefore, if it was Koone's order, he would reject even the reunion with the person he had been waiting for for a whole day, even though he vomited blood, he tried to obey.
For some reason, Koone was able to sense the feelings of those around him, but he couldn't help but make an exasperated face when he looked like he was about to shed blood and tears at any moment.
"Reelin. Your eyes are bloodshot and scary. It's a joke, so please calm down."
"... Koone-sama, there are jokes in this world that you can say and jokes that you shouldn't do, you know?"
"Oh, you're exaggerating. I think Koone is exaggerating too much!
"It's not an exaggeration. Koone-sama should understand my feelings."
"Eh, no, how do you feel?"
"That's right! Koone-sama is also in love with Kouki-san, right?"
"That's well… I love you as Koone, you know?
"That's right, that's right. If possible, I want to be hugged right now, and I'm sure you're having disgusting delusions night after night."
"I didn't!? What are you saying all of a sudden!? Lilin's pervert!
"It's a lie! Koone-sama is lying!"
"Meow, meow meow, meow meow"
Old Brutt checked his pocket watch and silently began to put away the documents. It seems that the two girls' vivid girls talk is completely shut out.
Beside her, Koone-chan was violently shaken. It's a well-known fact that he's a very old man, but this turmoil is a star... If so, it's time to blame him! Lilyn pointed her finger sharply at the detective who had identified the culprit.
"You can tell just by looking at her expression! It's a woman's intuition!"
"It doesn't serve as a basis! In the first place, Koone sent her out wishing Kouki-sama and Onee-chan happiness, right? At that time, when Kouki-sama decided to return, he was prepared to not see them for decades――"
"That's it, this is this. You're free to dream about it. Koone-sama's expression when I'm talking about Kouki-sama is disgusting. It's seeping out."
"Whose face is naughty!
"Recently, hearing unpleasant things from the maids has raised her ear level.head maidAnnealinggot angry and questioned his subordinates. She knows what an eight-year-old girl doesn't need to know. who taught her "
After all, even though I was prepared to rarely meet him, after that, when I returned from the summoning incident, a transfer gate between different worlds called ``Fairy Key & Ring'' was created, and I was able to meet him normally if I wanted to.
That being said, I'm at the age where I'm interested in real love, not just in books, so it can't be helped...
Koone, who secretly made a series of high-speed excuses, however, decided to withdraw immediately, seeing that the situation was not good.
"…Bruitt. Today's work will be done in the office after all! I can't concentrate here!
Koone stepped down from the throne with puffiness and anger as if to deceive her shame.
I headed for the door as if running away, and turned around when I put my hand on the handle.
And with a red face
H-really, Koone did such a bad delusionーー
"My dear~~, Koone~~~n!!! Onee-chan has come to see you~!!"
The door between the thrones pops open again. endured well. It's a durability level that says it's a problem if it's put together with other doors.
Well, aside from that, I knew what would happen to the small Koone-tan if it was opened in such a dynamic way with a hand on the handle.
"Ah!?"
I crouch down as if being pulled vigorously toward the aisle. Dive from the face to the floor as it is. A painful sound spreads out.
Then there was an air of silence.
The queen of a country is a rather artistic overthrow. She is a little beautiful in her posture that stretches straight in the state of banzai. Her twintails miraculously spread symmetrically, just like golden stag beetles.
Take a beat,
"Kaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa"
"Mugya!?"
The culprit who made the queen of a country shudder screamed while kneeling, hugging Koone-tan to her plump chest with all her strength. Koone-tan's face was completely buried, and a small scream popped out.
"Who did this! I can't forgive you! Onee-chan will defeat you!
I repeat, the older sister is the culprit.
"I-I'm sorry, I'm sorry, please!!"
"Hagu!?"
Koone punched her sister's side while sticking out only the second joint of the index finger of her gripped right hand.
As expected of a non-combatant, she is the queen of a warrior country. The former queen says, "It's amazing, Koone-tan. She raised her arm, huh."
Koone, who had been released from her restraints, was crawling on all fours and breathing heavily, while glaring a little at her sister who was still the same as before, she was about to give the words "Welcome home"――she noticed.
Why is my sister here?
Of course, he was due to come home today.
alone?
Of course not. together. That's right, with people who Koone wanted to make a good impression with, even if just a little.
"Ah~, Koone. Long time no see?"
"..."
When he looked up, as expected, Kouki was there. The reason why he seemed a little awkward was because Kouki had a good ear and had hero specs, so he might have heard the conversation on the other side of the door.
On top of that, an adult woman who looked beautiful but seemed to be sick in some way was sending a sympathetic gaze towards her, probably leading Kouki and others from the room where the 'fairy ring' was installed, Anil was covering his face with both hands because he couldn't look at it.
Koone's cheeks were greatly convulsed.
When I lowered my gaze, there were two long-awaited people waiting for me.
Myuu and Hibare.
Her eyes are blinking in surprise. However, when I looked at her face after a beat, they nodded to each other to regain their composure.
And then, when he approached Koone who was opening his eyes and opening his mouth to see what kind of emotion he was feeling, he bent his knees to meet his gaze and took one of his hands.
"Nice to meet you, Koone-chan! Myuu is Myuu! I've been looking forward to meeting you for a long time!"
"Nice to meet you, Koone-chan. My name is Yoharu Fujiwara. I am very happy to meet you!"
Myuu was bursting with a dazzling smile like the sun.
Yosei is graceful enough to say that this is neat and tidy.
With the same great joy and affection for both of us.
what case and na mosquito Tsu rice field mosquito of world cormorant To , said hello.
I was thinking about this and that so that I could be called a proud friend, but when the time came, I appeared on my knees and was on all fours. And this seems caring.
I can't stand it. This is what kindness hurts.
Kyu~~~~~~ I can feel the blood rushing to my face with shame. Her head is now white.
that's why,
"...and"
""and?""
Without even realizing it, Koone shouted out his honest feelings from the bottom of his heart.
"Please let me try again!!!"
The encounter between the small queen of the desert country, the demon king's beloved daughter, and the strongest yin-yang girl...
TAKE2.
Of course, the tsukkomi of "Isn't it meaningless?" was swallowed by everyone.