Chapter 90
The royal capital is peaceful every day.
Even when walking through the royal castle, I sometimes hear people saying, “It’s thanks to the Saint awakening to her power.”
Peace is a very good thing.
However, it’s not as if there’s no damage from monsters in cities outside the capital.
Even if there’s no major damage, reports of monsters appearing occasionally reach my ears.
It seems to be the same in Tori, which originally had many monster appearances as well. Simply placing magic stones imbued with the Saint’s blessing doesn’t seem to be enough to suppress monster outbreaks entirely.
The Third Knight Order is currently stationed in Tori.
The Royal Knight Order—especially the First through Third Orders—are made up of especially capable knights.
So Lord Markus and Anika seem to be safe, but as a Saint, all I can do is pray that the damage caused by monsters doesn’t grow any worse.
“—Hehe, I’m happy again today.”
After finishing my quota for the day, I was allowed to observe the knights’ training.
Inside the royal castle, Yoti-san and Rick-san aren’t constantly by my side, so whenever I find a moment alone, I take the chance to go watch the knights train.
There’s really no need to sneak around anymore, but old habits die hard, and that day I found myself watching from behind a pillar.
Even while I was engaged to Lord Markus, I used to sneak off whenever I could to secretly watch the knights’ training.
“—The royal knights really are cool.”
…?
At that moment, I heard words that sounded like my own thoughts slipping out loud, and I looked around.
“Huh…?”
Next to the pillar beside me was a young girl who, just like me, was secretly peeking at the knights’ training.
When she noticed my gaze, she turned to face me.
“Oh my…”
Her sparkling golden hair was just about shoulder length, her skin was translucent white, her blue eyes were large, and long eyelashes framed them.
About ten years old, maybe?
In any case, she was an unbelievably beautiful girl—so cute she looked like a doll.
“H-hello. Are you here to watch the knights’ training too?”
“……”
The girl stared up at me with wary eyes, saying nothing.
“Nice to meet you. My name is Sibyl. Are you perhaps someone’s little sister?”
“……”
“You’re such a lovely young lady. What’s your name?”
It’s rare to see a young girl in a place like this.
So I thought maybe she had an older brother among the knights and had come to watch his training, but—
“Haaah!? Who are you calling a young lady? I’m a guy!”
“Huh?”
With a deeply displeased scowl, the girl—no, the boy—said that, making me let out a foolish-sounding voice.
“Can’t you tell just by looking? I’m a perfectly fine man!”
“……”
He was wearing a robe, so I couldn’t see his clothes clearly, but now that he mentioned it, he was indeed wearing men’s clothing.
His face was truly cute—almost girlish, really.
“Well… my sincerest apologies.”
“…Huh, you apologized honestly? Well, as long as you get it now!”
“So then, what’s your name?”
“Hmph… me? Ask my name and be amazed.”
“?”
When I asked again, the boy brushed his golden bangs aside and spoke.
…He looks a bit young, but somehow his face reminds me of someone.
“I’m Armin Myukke! The third son of the Myukke Count family!”
“…The Myukke Count family?”
Wait—could it be?
“That’s right, Sibyl! I’m a count’s son! Show some respect!”
“Well then… it is a pleasure to meet you, Lord Armin.”
I’m a count’s daughter myself, but I bowed politely like a proper lady to match his status.
Seeing him puff up proudly with an “hmph!” despite his adorable looks made me smile.
The third son of the Myukke Count family means he is—
“Armin?”
“Ah! Big brother!!”
“…Sibyl-chan too. What are you doing in a place like this?”
Just then, that man arrived and widened his eyes when he saw us.
Those big blue eyes and golden hair really are identical.
“Sibyl-chan? What, are you close with this woman, big brother? Just now, this woman called Sibyl said something rude to me—”
“Hey, idiot…! Who do you think you’re talking to—!!”
“Huh?”
Hearing that, Yoti-san rushed over in a panic.
“Sorry, Sibyl-chan…! This is my younger brother.”
“Ow! What the heck was that for!?”
“No, please don’t worry about it, Yoti-san.”
I knew it. This child really is Yoti-san’s younger brother.
Not knowing that I’m the Saint, Yoti-san forced Armin-kun to bow his head and offered an apology.
“What the heck! Why is my big brother, the heir of a count’s family, apologizing!? And you’re part of that super-elite First Knight Order and the Saint’s guard, right!? You’re important, aren’t you!?”
“That’s because… she is that Saint.”
“…Huh?”
At Yoti-san’s words, Armin-kun’s expression froze.
He slowly turned toward me, creak, creak, as if his face were making noise, and I gave him a polite smile for the time being.
“W-wait… this person is the Saint?”
“That’s why I told you to watch your language.”
“But she was secretly peeking at the knights’ training from behind a pillar!? She looked super suspicious!?”
“Th-that’s…”
Those words made me flinch.
Yoti-san also wore an awkward, troubled smile and fell silent.
…Sorry.
You’re right. I was suspicious. There’s really no way to defend myself.
…Huh? But Armin-kun was also secretly watching the training, and I’m pretty sure he even muttered “They’re cool” while watching the knights—
Yoti’s younger brother makes his appearance!
This got long, so I’m splitting it into two parts.
The continuation is scheduled to be updated tonight m(*_ _)m
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