Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Altair - Prince of Galassia - Main Story
Chapter 1 - The East Kingdom of Galassia
The Kingdom of Stars that's divided in two, the East Kingdom of Galassia...
When I received an invitation for waking up Prince Altair, I arrived at the castle in the East Kingdom.
Altair: MC! You came.
With a refreshing smile on his masculine face, he walked over here.
Altair: It's nice to see you again.
MC: Thank you very much for inviting me.
Altair: This kingdom's agriculture civilization is developing, so there's a lot of tasty food to eat. So, make yourself at home as much as you like.
While Altair-san and I were talking to each other, an elegant woman appeared from the hallway.
??: Oh my, Altair. A guest?
Altair: Mother...
(Altair-san's mother...!)
Her eyes that were the same color as Altair-san's were silently looking at me.
Altair: Mother, this is the Traumerei Princess, the one who woke me up from a slumber.
MC: It's nice to meet you, I'm MC.
Altair's Mother: I see, you're... Thank you so much for waking up Altair.
When the queen nodded, she gently smiled at me.
(What a beautiful and kind person...)
Altair's Mother: Please make yourself at home.
MC: Thank you for your consideration.
At that moment...
Altair's Mother: ...By the way, Altair.
Suddenly, the queen's gentle smile disappeared as she questioned Altair-san meekly.
Altair's Mother: Have you got into contact with Prince Vega of the West Kingdom lately?
(Prince Vega...?)
After Altair-san became surprised, he made a suspicious frown.
Altair: ...No? I have not.
Altair's Mother: ...Then, that's not a problem.
While staring at Altair-san, the queen made a look that didn't match with her manner of speaking. At that time, I was completely ignorant of what she was thinking...
Chapter 2 - The Trustworthy Prince
-Flashback-
Altair's Mother: Have you got into contact with Prince Vega of the West Kingdom lately?
Altair: ...No? I have not.
Altair's Mother: ...Then, that's not a problem.
-Flashback-
The next day...
Altair-san was giving me a tour of the town.
Townsperson 1: It's Altair-sama!
When the townspeople saw Altair-san, they suddenly shouted and ran over to him. Soon after, we became surrounded by people.
(Altair-san is so popular...)
As all the townspeople looked so happy, Altair-san glanced towards me to let me know that it was okay.
Old Lady: Altair-sama, thank you so much for the other day.
A petite old woman that said that walked up to Altair-san and bowed to him many times.
Old Lady: Thanks to you, I haven't gotten any injuries in the field since then.
Altair-san went down on one knee and looked at the old woman with a smile.
Altair: That's good. Please make a lot of things with the tasty vegetables from here on.
(What a warm smile...)
While he was being majestic as a prince, he became easy to talk to.
Townsperson 2: That farming lady, some animals have been eating her crops, so it must've been troubling.
Townsperson 3: Which is why Altair-sama used an eagle to drive them away, so that they wouldn't get close to the field anymore.
Townsperson 2: So, Altair-sama can use an eagle too!
Townsperson 4: Also, he even made a fence and a scarecrow in the field himself! There's no other prince that would do something like that.
The townspeople were highly praising Altair-san one after another.
Townsperson 5: As expected of Altair-sama! He's a really reliable person!
(Amazing... Everyone in the kingdom relies on him so much.)
While Altair-san was having a pleasant chat with the townspeople, I secretly developed some respect towards him...
......
When it became evening on the way back, we continued walking on the paved road towards the castle.
Altair: What did you think of today? Were all the people of this kingdom friendly?
MC: Yes, it was fun. Also, it's amazing how everyone relies on you.
Altair: It's nothing special or anything. I just do what I can to protect the people of the kingdom.
As Altair-san smiled cheerfully, I saw how serious he was towards the people within his eyes.
///Choices///
- The kingdom's people must be important (☽)
MC: The kingdom's people must be really important to you, Altair-san.
Altair: That's because the kingdom's people are like family to me.
- That must be because they rely on you (☼)
MC: That must be because they rely on you.
Altair: Even if that's the case, I need to live up to their expectations!
///Choices///
With Altair-san's sincerity towards the kingdom's people showing in front of me, I felt my admiration towards him grow...
Chapter 3 - Eagle Taming
A few days have passed since I visited the East Kingdom of Galassia. Today, I went to a vast plain wtih Altair-san.
When Altair-san whistled, an eagle that was flying around in a circle in the sky landed on his arm.
Altair: There, that's a good boy.
With the eagle on his arm, Altair-san approached me.
(I heard from the townspeople before that Altair-san can use an eagle, but...)
The strong impression of the eagle's stare and sharp talons in front of me made me stiffen up.
Altair: Haha. Are you scared?
Looking at me like that, Altair-san made a carefree smile.
MC: J-Just a little...
Altair: It's okay. This eagle is my friend. Here, try petting him.
///Choices///
- Pet him (☼)
MC: ...Okay, I'll try.
After I responded with resolve, Altair-san looked happy.
Altair: You're a more courageous woman than you look, MC.
MC: D-Do I look that easily frightened?
Altair: Yeah, sorry. That's not what I meant to say. Not just that... You have a pretty cute image.
Altair-san became a little embarrassed and scratched his head.
(Cute...)
MC: T-That's...
- Be perplexed (☽)
MC: ...
Due to feeling scared, I couldn't speak. While looking at me, Altair-san gave me a firm nod.
Altair: It's okay, trust me. Never lying is my pride. So, if I say that it's okay, then it'll be okay.
MC: Altair-san...
When Altair-san said that, his personality showed some reassurance and relief.
///Choices///
With Altair-san's encouragement, I reached out towards the eagle's wings. When I tried petting it gently, the eagle accepted me as it made a satisfied look.
Altair: He seems to like you too.
My gaze met with the eagle's sharp eyes, but I didn't feel scared like before.
MC: That makes me happy.
Just as we smiled at each other and had a pleasant chat...
Guard 1: Altair-sama...!!
Our expressions changed when a single guard on a horse appeared in front of us.
Altair: You're so panicked, just what happened?
Guessing from the trivial matter, Altair-san's expression stiffened up.
Guard 1: T-That's...
When the guard noticed me, he stopped talking.
Altair: Yeah, you can trust her, so don't worry about it.
Guard 1: Yes! A short while ago, we just got a sudden report from a spy confirming a plan for Vega-sama's assassination.
Altair: What was that...!
Altair-san widened his eyes in surprise.
Altair: Vega's... assassination!?
After hearing such an unfamiliar and dangerous word like assassination, I...
///Choices///
- Ask about the situation (☽)
MC: Altair-san, did he say assassination...
Without thinking, I asked him about it...
Altair: Yeah...
Altair-san took a deep breath to compose himself.
- Don't say anything (☼)
MC: ...
I couldn't say anything and just looked up at Altair-san.
Altair: ...
After a short silence, Altair-san started to speak softly.
///Choices///
Altair: Vega is the prince in the neighboring West Kingdom... He's been my friend since childhood.
Altair-san turned towards me and explained. His face looked unusually stern and frustrated.
MC: That's...
(The prince of the neighboring kingdom... Yet, an assassination plan on Altair-san's friend is just so...!)
Altair: Give me the full details. ...The mastermind could be anyone, have you deduced on who could it be?
Guard 1: Yes... That's...
As the guard was hesitant to speak, the name that he told us was of someone astounding...
Chapter 4 - The Culprit Behind the Assassination
We heard about the assassination plan on the prince of the neighboring kingdom from Altair-san's guard that appeared shortly after.
Altair: Who's the mastermind behind the assassination?
Guard: That's... From the results of the investigation, it seems to be the queen...
(Altair-san's mother!?)
Thinking that the dainty and kind queen would be connected to an assassination plan made me even more uneasy.
Altair: ...Mother, huh?
After sighing deeply, Altair-san made a sad look.
)Altair-san...? He's not that surprised?)
MC: Why...
When I asked that question, Altair-san responded.
Altair: This kingdom... Galassia, did you know that it used to be one kingdom before?
MC: Yes...
Altair: The West Kingdom focuses on agriculture and the East Kingdom focuses on industrialization... After breaking up due to the conflict, the bond between the two kingdoms became colder and colder.
Altair-san looked up at the sky.
Altair: Although, in recent years, both kingdoms tried compromising once more. That's because Vega and I have a wish. We both want to do what we can to bring our kingdoms together.
Altair-san's kind feelings with thoughts of Vega-san were conveyed from his eyes.
Altair: But... If our kingdoms do become one again, which prince would succeed over the throne... It's most likely that Mother was plotting an assassination on Vega because of that.
As Altair-san said that, he looked down sadly.
Altair: Mother... She has a strong desire for domination. She strongly wishes for me, her son, to ascend the throne. It's the only way to make the kingdoms one... Who knows what'll happen if Vega succeeds over the throne.
The guard silently nodded to Altair-san's assumption.
(To think that his own mother would kill someone for him...)
Altair-san's sad face made my heart tighten.
///Choices///
- Is there anything I can do? (☼)
MC: Is there anything I can do?
Altair: MC...
MC: If I can do something to help you...
Altair: Thank you. But, there's no need for you to worry.
He placed his large hand on my head.
- Are you okay? (☽)
MC: Altair-san, are you okay...?
Without thinking, I softly touched his robust arm...
Altair: MC... You're so kind.
Altair-san placed his large hand over mine.
///Choices///
Altair: ...Right now, if Vega gets assassinated, a war will surely break out between the two kingdoms. I can't let that happen.
MC: Altair-san...
Altair: I will protect this kingdom. Including him... I'm going to protect Vega...! Just you watch, MC.
His straightforward words hit my heart... When I felt reassured from the words that he told me, my heart greatly throbbed for some reason...
Chapter 5 - The Bond with a Close Friend
-Flashback-
Altair: I will protect this kingdom. Including him... I'm going to protect Vega...! Just you watch, MC.
-Flashback-
My heart somehow became noisy from the straightforward words that he told me...
That night...
I couldn't sleep well, so I went to look up at the starry sky by myself in the castle courtyard.
(I wonder if Altair-san is okay...)
In the sky, the stars were sparkling brightly to their very best. Although, it seemed like they were straining themselves to shine like that...
MC: ...
I tightly gripped the front of my chest.
Altair: ...MC?
When I turned towards that voice, Altair-san was looking at me with a surprised face.
Altair: Can't sleep?
MC: Yes...
Breaking into a gentle smile, Altair-san walked towards me.
Altair: Can I sit next to you?
When I lightly nodded, he slowly sat next to me.
Altair: ...Sorry.
MC: Eh?
Altair: You're so kind. You were worried about what we were talking about at noon.
MC: ...
Altair-san gently petted my head with his large hand.
Altair: Vega is an important friend of mine. When Galassia became divided, it was prohibited for both kingdoms to interact with each other. The restricted meetings are lifted only once a year... When I was a kid, my parents took me to where the restricted meetings were being held and that's when I met Vega for the first time. We hit it off quickly and became friends.
Altair-san looked up at the starry sky as if he was praying to it.
Altair: Even if we don't see each other once a year, our bond is strong. We both vowed to each other to make our kingdom one again someday. He's pretty manly and I would like you to meet him at least.
MC: Altair-san...
(Still, an assassination...)
Altair-san looked from the stars to me again. His jade-colored eyes that were trembling sadly made my heart tighten.
Altair: ...Mother really loves me. Up until now, she raised me dearly. I'm really grateful to her too. But...
Altair-san tightly clenched his fist.
Altair: What she's doing right now is unforgivable.
///Choices///
- I think so too (☼)
MC: ...Yes. I think so too.
Altair: Thank you, MC.
- Try to understand the queen's feelings (☽)
MC: The queen's feelings... I can't understand them.
Altair: ...
///Choices///
MC: You're going to have to convince the queen.
Then, Altair-san sighed sadly.
Altair: I want to settle this peacefully as possible. But... Mother... She's obsessed with me too much. Thinking about what's going to happen from here on and how I can settle this matter... I still haven't come up with an answer.
MC: Altair-san...?
Altair: If I could discuss this with Mother right now, then maybe...
When his intense expression darkened, I felt pain in my heart. I softly touched his arm.
MC: I'll support you. I'm sure that everyone in the kingdom will too.
I told him that wholeheartedly.
Altair: Thank you, MC.
Altair-san held my shoulder with his robust arm.
MC: Ah...
Altair: You're a mysterious woman. Just being with you makes me feel stronger somehow.
MC: Y-You're already strong enough, Altair-san...
With the warmth of his hand on my shoulder, I couldn't speak well.
(So warm...)
I blushed from embarrassment.
Despite that the stars were sparkling up in the sky, I could only look down at my lap...
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