Ilia - Prince of Soltiana - Main Story

Ilia - Prince of Soltiana - Main Story

Chapter 1 - The Blue Flower in the Letter

When I cut off the seal that was on the beautiful envelope, I held up the letter in the light of the blue sky. 

(Such pretty writing...)

When I read who was the sender of the letter, I gasped. 

"We're holding a grand party. We would like you to attend, so please write back as soon as you can."

(Such neat writing. That's just like Ilia-san.) 

I held the pressed flower that came with the letter. The cute light blue flower reminded me of Ilia-san's clear blue eyes.

(I'm looking forward to seeing him.) 

......

When I arrived at the castle that Ilia-san resides in, I descended from the horse carriage and I was welcomed by the elegant music of an orchestra. 

Butler: Welcome. I'll take you to where Ilia-sama is waiting. 

MC: Thank you very much. 

Feeling grateful from the grand welcome, I took a step into the castle. Then, as I proceeded into the hallway, I saw someone arriving with some servants accompanying him. 

MC: Ilia-san!

When I waved my hand greatly, Ilia-san saw me and smiled softly. 

Ilia: Welcome. 

When Ilia-san bowed politely, I bowed back in a panic. 

MC: Thank you for inviting me. 

He looked straight at me through his silver framed glasses. As it felt like magic was being casted on me, I thought that I could look at those eyes forever... 

Chapter 2 - A Trustworthy Figure

As Ilia-san was showing me around in the castle, we headed to the main room. Over there was the queen, wanting to welcome me. 

Ilia: Mother, this is the girl that woke me up from a slumber, Princess MC. 

Queen: I can't thank you enough for saving Ilia. 

The queen bowed respectfully to me. 

MC: No, it was nothing. 

Queen: Ilia is a really important figure since he's going to be the next king. When Ilia wasn't around, it felt like the light in the kingdom had disappeared. 

Ilia: Mother, you're overexaggerating. 

When Ilia-san made a troubled smile, he exchanged looks with me softly. 

Ilia: Please don't worry about it, MC-sama. Mother always had a tendency to worry. 

He said that as he looked at me gently. Although... 

Butler: No! She isn't overexaggerating.

Everyone nearby greatly nodded towards the butler's words. 

Ilia: Good grief... 

While being the focus of everyone's gazes, Ilia-san scratched his head troubledly. 

(Ilia-san really is relied on by everyone.) 

When I looked up at the side of Ilia-san's well-ordered face at that moment... 

Minister 1: Ilia-sama, my apologies. I have an urgent matter to discuss with you... 

A single man came over in a big hurry. 

Ilia: Foreign Minister. I don't mind. What's wrong? 

Minister 1: I came to say that the other party wants to discuss about the treaty... 

Ilia: Okay, I assumed that was it. The preparations are done, so I'll get a messenger ready. 

Minister 1: My apologies for the trouble. 

Once that person has left, a man that was in waiting behind the queen spoke up reservedly. 

Minister 2: Um, Ilia-sama. About the welcoming party... 

Ilia: If it's about that, the king's approval has already been received. Regardless, please proceed as usual. 

Minister 2: Thank you very much!

Ilia-san smiled as a response towards that bow. 

(I can see why everyone relies on him.) 

His gentle manners and unwavering responses made me sigh. 

Ilia: My apologies for making you wait. 

MC: No, you don't have to worry about me. But, you're amazing. 

When I told him my honest thoughts, Ilia-san slightly blushed. 

Ilia: ...You think so?

Towards Ilia-san's blue eyes that were blinking, I... 

///Choices///

- Smile (☼)

(What a humble person.) 

When I smiled to confirm that, I noticed that Ilia-san's face was turning red even more. 

Ilia: T-Thank you very much... 

- Strongly nod (☽)

MC: I really think so. 

I strongly nodded towards his question. 

///Choices///

Ilia-san placed his free hand on his cheek to hide his red face. I smiled from Ilia-san's expression that was different from when he looked so gallant earlier. 

(He's kind of cute.) 

Ilia: That's right, I need to get a messenger arranged. 

With his face still red, he gave orders to the butler. Once he straightened himself up, he looked really reliable. As I spent the time with Ilia-san, my heart skipped a beat... 

Chapter 3 - A Gentle Lullaby

As it felt nice feeling the slightly cold breeze against my skin the next day... 

I was invited to Ilia-san's room. 

Ilia: MC-sama. 

When Ilia-san looked up from the book that he was reading, he invited me in. 

MC: I'm sorry. Were you in the middle of working? 

Ilia: No. I just picked it up for a bit and got absorbed in it. 

MC: What kind of book were you reading? 

Ilia: This is a book about Galom theories. 

(Galom?) 

I tilted my head to the side from the word that I've never heard before. 

Ilia: Do you not know about it? 

///Choices///

- Yes... I don't (☼)

MC: Yes... I don't know about it. 

When I blinked in embarrassment from my own ignorance, Ilia-san gently smiled. 

- I-I've heard about it... (☽)

MC: I-I've heard about it...

Ilia: Ah, that's right... 

Ilia-san murmured that as if he remembered something. 

///Choices///

Ilia: To me... Galom is a unique study in my kingdom. Galom theories are explanations to existing sorcery in this kingdom. 

MC: Sorcery! Ilia-san can you do sorcery too? 

Ilia: Yes. About half of everyone in my kingdom can use sorcery. Those who hold magic powers and are born in the royal family have studied Galom since childhood. For example... 

Ilia-san was enjoying himself while explaining. 

(But, it's hard, so I can't understand it at all...) 

Ilia: I want to become more useful to this kingdom by learning about it more. 

(Ilia-san...) 

As his eyes were sparkling, he showed his bright feelings. Then, he came to a realization and closed the book. 

Ilia: My apologies... I got carried away... 

MC: No...

When I smiled, his cheeks blushed. 

Ilia: MC-sama, what kind of books do you like? 

(Books...) 

MC: I like stories.

Ilia: Stories, you say... 

While thinking, Ilia-san placed his hand on his chin. 

Ilia: My apologies. I don't read that kind of genre much... Can you tell me what you find interesting about them? 

MC: Let's see... It feels like I've become the protagonist's friend and I'm helping them. I become happy from the happy ends and they make me want to work hard. 

When I turned towards Ilia-san, he was looking at me happily. 

MC: I-I'm sorry... I got carried away. 

(I spoke too much... How embarrassing.) 

Ilia-san looked at my face oddly. 

Ilia: Why are you apologizing? Your explanation was good and you seem to be enjoying yourself. 

(That's a relief... I'm glad.) 

Ilia: Up till now, I've preferred to read learning books over anything else. So, I couldn't understand the fun in stories.

MC: Is that so? 

Ilia: But, listening to your explanation makes me want to try reading them. That's the first time I've realized the fun in books like that.

When Ilia-san held my hand, he looked straight at me in the eye. 

Ilia: Thank you very much. 

When I looked away from his bright eyes, my cheeks became warm. 

Ilia: That's right. If you'd like, would you like to read some books in the garden? 

MC: S-Sure...!

Due to my fast heartbeat, my voice became high. 

Ilia: Then, it's decided. 

The trees created some shade with the afternoon sunlight on them. Underneath them, Ilia-san and I opened some books. As time was slowly passing by, my eyelids were becoming heavy. 

(Somehow... It feels so nice that I'm getting sleepy...)

......

(...Singing?) 

During my nap, I heard a gentle lullaby.

(I feel like I've heard this melody somewhere before... But...) 

The pitch and rhythm weren't in sync, so I couldn't compliment it well, but... The gentle singing voice was somewhat comforting to my ears. 

MC: Ilia-san...? 

(When did I fall asleep...?) 

When I looked up from feeling something warm against my cheek, I realized that I was sleeping against Ilia-san's shoulder. Then, the singing suddenly stopped. 

Ilia: My apologies, did I wake you up? 

Ilia-san said that apologetically and looked down at me. 

Ilia: I understand that I'm not that good... I just couldn't help myself. 

When he said that, I...

///Choices///

- It's okay if you're not that good (☽)

MC: It's okay if you're not that good. 

When I said that, he looked at me in surprise. 

MC: Besides. 

- ...I guess so (☼)

MC: ...I guess so. 

Ilia: Right? I can't sing in front of anyone. 

Ilia-san looked at me in embarrassment through his glasses. 

MC: But... 

///Choices///

MC: Your lullaby was really gentle... that it gave me a warm feeling. 

Ilia: MC-sama... 

When he made a happy, yet somewhat embarrassed smile, I became adapted to the warm afternoon during my nap...

Chapter 4 - Listening to the Sound of the Rain...

Since then, I've been spending time reading books with Ilia-san in the shade... 

(Rain...?) 

Suddenly, a drop of water fell onto the book that I was reading. When I looked up, the sun was covered with drifting clouds and raindrops started falling. 

Ilia: Let's return to the room. 

MC: Okay...!

As it felt like the strong sound of rain was following us soon after, we returned to the inside of the castle. 

When we returned to the room, Ilia-san quietly opened a window. 

Ilia: The sound of rain is so comforting... 

The moment the scent of rain filled the inside of the room, the atmosphere became a little cool. 

Ilia: Is it not too cold for you? 

MC: Yes, I'm fine. Do you like the rain, Ilia-san? 

Ilia: Yes. Hearing this sound puts me at ease. 

When he closed his eyes while listening to it, he asked me a question. 

Ilia: MC-sama, what do you think? 

///Choices///

- I like it when it's clear (☼)

MC: I prefer clear days. Especially when a rainbow appeared after the rain passes, it makes me excited. 

Ilia: How nice. 

- I like rain (☽)

MC: I like rain too. I could watch the raindrops fall forever. 

Ilia: I know how you feel. 

///Choices///

MC: Come to think of it, in my former world, there was something called the rainy season. 

Ilia: Rainy season? 

MC: Yes. It's when a lot of rain is happening for a certain period. 

Ilia: That sounds nice! I would like to experience something like that. 

When Ilia-san bent forward towards me with a bright look in his eyes, my heart became noisy. Then, Ilua-san became surprised and pulled himself back. 

Ilia: M-My apologies!

MC: I-It's okay... Ah, uh... Snow... falls too. 

Ilia: Snow... Ah, ice crystals that softly fall from the sky. Do you like snow too? 

MC: Yes!

Ilia: ...I see. 

Ilia-san murmured something and lightly moved his hand around towards the ceiling. Then... 

MC: Snow...? 

White snow was fluttering down into my hand from the air. 

MC: Pretty! Wow, is this magic!? 

Ilia: Yes. There's no information about it in the books that I've read though. 

MC: Books? 

Ilia: Snow doesn't fall in this kingdom. Someday, I would like to see some books that explains it. 

After murmuring that, Ilia-san looked at the magic snow affectionately. 

MC: When snow falls and piles up afterwards, it makes a beautiful pure white scenery. You can play with snow by rolling it up to make a snowman or use it to throw with. 

Ilia: Snow... man...? 

After hearing that for the first time, Ilia-san said that curiously. 

MC: Ah! I'm sorry. With large amounts of snow, you can make a head and a body... 

As Ilia-san looked happy and was enjoying listening to my explanation, I became talkative... Then, I noticed him looking at me. 

MC: W-What's wrong? 

Ilia: Nothing... I was just thinking how I wanted to see snow too. 

MC: I'm sorry, I'm the only one talking. 

Ilia: No, your stories are filled with lots of things that I don't know about that it's making me excited. It'd be nice if I could give something back in return... 

MC: T-There's no need to do that. 

Ilia: I know. Is there something that you want to do? For example, something that you can do in this kingdom? 

MC: Something that I want to do... 

(In a kingdom, where half of the people can use magic...) 

In my head, I thought about a kingdom that could use magic from some kind of picture book that I've read. 

MC: I want to see the town!

Ilia: Understood. Then, I'll give you a tour tomorrow. 

Ilia-san made a refreshing smile. 

(It'd be nice if it's clear tomorrow.) 

When I thought of that, I looked at the ongoing rain outside the window...

Chapter 5 - A Date in Town

The next day... When the rain was lifted in the morning, the refreshing atmosphere was spreading out in the area. 

In the early afternoon, when Ilia-san took me to the town area, the bustling main street caught my eye. 

MC: It really is a world of magic... 

When magic fireworks went up in the sky, they changed into colorful flower petals. 

MC: Ilia-san, was that magic too? 

When I pointed at the bright rainbow-colored fountain, Ilia-san looked up. Although... Ilia-san was looking around uneasily. 

MC: Is something wrong? 

Ilia: Ah, my apologies... 

Noticing my gaze, he looks down at me in surprise. 

Ilia: I said that I would show you around... This is embarrassing to say, but the truth is, I don't really go to the town area that much. 

MC: Really... 

Ilia: I had poor health when I was little, so I would only read books in the castle courtyard and study. Although, I know what to do in times like these. Aside from what I've been informed, the real deal shows many things... Last night, I did some research on the town and places to take you to... The map and the actual town are different from each other. 

After saying that, Ilia-san smiled in embarrassment. 

(He did all that research for me...?) 

MC: Does that mean I've made you push yourself? 

Ilia: Not at all!

Ilia-san frantically shook his head. 

Ilia: Today, I wanted to come across the things that I've never noticed or known myself before. It's thanks to you. I really can't thank you enough. 

Ilia-san looked up at the town as he smiled happily. 

Ilia: ...Even though it's embarrassing that I'm unable to show you around well. 

His shoulders dropped as he was slightly embarrassed. His eyes were focused on something on the corner of the street. 

Ilia: What's that...? 

When I followed his gaze after he murmured that intriguingly, there was a gelato stall. 

MC: That's... Isn't that a gelato shop? 

Ilia: I know that, but... Um, what are those triangular objects? 

When I took a closer look, there were piles of triangular cones made from waffles. 

MC: Aren't those the cones that they put the gelato in? 

Ilia: Cones. They put gelato in the cones? 

(Could it be that... He doesn't know because he would have gelato in a dish?) 

///Choices///

- What do you want to do? (☼)

MC: What do you want to do? 

Ilia: I want to try eating some at least 

- Let's go eat some! (☽)

MC: Let's go eat some!

Ilia: Eat some...? You're going to eat it in a cone? 

///Choices///

We quickly walked over to the gelato shop. After purchasing two gelatos, I happily bit the end of my own cone. 

Ilia: How nice... I can hold it and eat it... And it's delicious! Also, this is the first time I've ate something while standing. 

(Ilia-san seems to be enjoying himself.) 

When the cold gelato went down my throat, it felt sweeter than before. 

(This is fun...!) 

At that moment, I realized that the sun was suddenly beginning to go down. 

(Somehow, time went by so fast.) 

Ilia: I know, would you like to go to that hill? 

Just as I thought of that, Ilia-san made that proposal. 

Ilia: You can see the entire kingdom from there. The view is really nice and I want to show it to you at least. 

After Ilia-san said that to me, there was a little bit of the cone near his mouth that it made me break into a smile. When he softly reached out to get the cone, he blinked in embarrassment. 

Ilia: M-My apologies!

As he looked at me with his bright eyes, my heart skipped a beat. 

MC: I want to go!

After I said that while holding back my heartbeat a little, he smiled brightly. 

Ilia: Then, let's hurry... 

Just as Ilia-san said that, he made a surprised look after taking out his pocket watch. 

MC: Ilia-san? 

While sighing lightly, Ilia-san looked down with a clear sad look on his face. 

Ilia: ...I forgot. I promised to have dinner with Mother today... 

He looked towards the hill that he wanted to go to again. His eyes that were filled with hesitation trembled as the evening sunlight shined on them... 

Sun End

Moon End