Million - Prince of Sincea - Sun End

Million - Prince of Sincea - Sun End

Chapter 7 - The Calamity Before the Inspection

A few days later since then... 

Million: Since you came from such a faraway place, come this way. Please, take your time to relax during your stay in my kingdom. 

One night, after hearing about Million-kun's true intentions in his office... I saw him acting like the perfect prince as he was leaving the public space. Although, once the visitor has left, it became just the two of us and in just a moment... 

Million: That messenger is a deceiver. He tried cozying up to me, so that he can take control over this kingdom. 

He saw through the objections of each kingdom with his sharp observations. 

MC: Really? He had a nice air around him though... 

When I told him my honest opinion, Million-kun made a wry smile. 

Million: That's the sort of thing that imposes on me somehow.

That troubled smile was filled with an awkward kindness... I remembered that night when the unbearable pained look that he had in eyes when he told me his true thoughts. 

......

That day in the afternoon. Million-kun brought me along to go inspect the town. 

MC: Where are we going today? 

Million: We'll be visiting the welfare institution from here and after that, to the salon concert hall... 

As I was standing beside Million-kun and listened to him talk... 

Woman: Million-sama... 

A woman with a dark look in her eyes staggered as she appeared before Million-kun. 

Million: You are... 

-Flashback-

Woman: How cruel... Even though you were talking to only me before. You're the Traumerei Princess, right? Are you using your position to introduce yourself to Million-sama? 

-Flashback-

(This woman... is from that time!)

Woman: How dare you... For humiliating me like that...!

MC: !!

The woman took out a knife and pointed it at Million-kun. 

(Oh, no!) 

The moment I thought of that, I jumped in front of Million-kun... 

Chapter 8 - The Sad Prince

When I immediately jumped in to protect Million-kun... The woman became startled when her knife grazed my arm. 

MC: ...!

Million: MC-----!!

Million-kun held my shoulder and checked my injury that felt like it was scorching. 

Million: Are you okay, you're injured...!

MC: I'm okay, it's just a small graze... 

I held my sleeve that got torn from when the tip of the knife hit me. 

Million: Don't hide it. 

When Million-kun moved my hand, he saw that I was lightly bleeding and frowned firmly. 

Woman: Serves you right...! People of this kingdom, you're all being deceived by this man!

As the woman was seized by the guards, she still continued to yell agitatedly. 

Man: What does she mean by deceive...? 

Young Woman: To think that there's someone that bears a grudge against Million-sama...

When people were making uneasy looks, the commotion was suddenly spreading. 

(At this rate, they're going to misunderstand Million-kun...) 

Even though he restored this kingdom by dealing with risky diplomacy repeatedly... I'm well aware that Million-kun's feelings for this kingdom are real. 

(I want the people of this kingdom to know about that...) 

MC: Prince Million hasn't deceived anyone...!

I strained my voice as I spoke to the people. 

MC: He thinks about the people and loves this kingdom more than anyone... He's someone that protects this kingdom by taking all the responsibilities.

(No matter how hard it was, he never stopped smiling...) 

His love for this kingdom was always close to his heart. 

Million: MC... 

Then... 

Man: That's right! Prince Million is always thinking about our livelihoods first!

Elder Woman: Yes... It's all thanks to Million-sama that our time of poverty is gone and we're living abundantly now. 

Everyone started conveying their gratitude towards Million-kun. 

Million: Everyone... Thank you so much. 

As Million-kun silently smiled, he returned everyone's thanks purely... 

MC: ...!? 

I was being lightly carried in his arms that were unexpectedly robust. 

Million: I'm calling off the entire inspection. Let's return to the castle immediately. 

While Million-kun was carrying me, we headed to the car to get away from the public eye. 

MC: Um, I can walk by myself... 

Million: Just... stay quiet and let me carry you. 

He whispered that close to my ear, so that I would be the only one that heard him. 

(Million-kun...?) 

There was an uneasy look reflecting in his eyes... 

Chapter 9 - The Real Him

 After calling off the entire inspection work, we returned to Million-kun's room. 

Million: Does it hurt? 

MC: I'm okay now. The doctor said that it won't leave a scar. 

I smiled at Million-kun as he looked worried. 

Million: I see... 

(That woman didn't seem to have any intent on hurting him for real though...) 

Million: At that time... If you hadn't said all that in front of the people. 

Just as he said that, Million-kun's expression darkened heavily. 

Million: ...Hey, do you know? 

MC: Eh...? 

Million-kun softly held my bandaged hand. 

Million: Where my real self is... 

Million-kun murmured that listlessly as he lowered his long eyelashes. 

Million: These past few days... I've been enjoying myself with you. I thought for sure that was my real self. When you accepted me... I became relieved. 

MC: Million-kun... 

Million: But... Today, when I saw the smiles of everyone, who trusted me... It made me think that... the reason why the people are abundant is because of the smiles they always have on... I... The real me is... 

(The real Million-kun is...) 

I held Million-kun's hand in return and slowly looked at him in the eye. 

MC: The real Million-kun is right here... Right now, in front of me.

Million: MC...? 

I became reflected in Million-kun's clear hesitant looking eyes. 

MC: No matter who you are... You're the real Million-kun. 

Million: ...

Million-kun widened his eyes in surprise... Then, when he softly smiled, he held my hand back gently. 

Million: Yeah... I see. You're right. 

(Million-kun...) 

Kitten: Meow~

The kitten came over here and rubbed it's cheek against Million-kun's leg... 

Last Chapter - The Smiles of One Million People

A few days later since then... When Million-kun held a public announcement for the entire kingdom, he invited the people to the castle garden. 

(What's going to happen...?) 

Million: Everyone, thank you very much for gathering here today. 

As Million-kun stood at the balcony, he spoke to everyone with a very clear voice. 

Million: Today, I have something to say to everyone no matter what. 

Just as Million-kun stopped there... He took another deep breath... and softly smiled. 

Million: ...I'm probably not the good prince that you all think I am. 

When Million-kun suddenly changed the way that he speaks, the people became surprised and started clamoring. 

Million: But, I wanted to make this kingdom abundant... I wanted you all to live with smiles, those are my true thoughts from the bottom of my heart. 

Even though everyone was surprised, they listened closely to Million-kun as he was speaking seriously. 

Million: From now on, I probably won't be acting like the good "Prince Million" anymore. But, everyone, that... I want you all to look at the me right now properly... So. 

Feeling very embarrassed, Million-kun spoke. 

Million: From here on, my behavior might change, but... Are you all okay with that? 

Despite how awkward he felt, this is the most he's been honest and Prince Million's feelings has reached everyone... 

Man: Of course! No matter who Million-sama is, we'll believe in you!

Young Woman: Ahaha, Million-sama is embarrassed, how cute~

Filled with even more affection, the people spoke to Million-kun. Even though the people were uneasy at first, it seemed like they moved him as well. 

(Million-kun... Really, what a relief.) 

Million: Everyone... Thank you!

Million-kun made a smile that was bright like scattered stardust. 

(Everyone became captivated by that bright smile...) 

As I stood behind Million-kun, I watched him with a smile... 

Million: By the smiles of one million people in this kingdom, I can guarantee it! Which is why I'm going to become the number one prince in the world. I'm going to marry the Traumerei Princess!

(Eh...!?) 

At that moment, loud excited cheers were made from the garden. 

(Did I hear him wrong? I thought I heard him say marry just now...) 

From the words that flew out of Million-kun's mouth, I doubted my own ears... 

......

After that speech, Million-kun invited me out to the garden. As the flowers in bloom were basked in the sunlight around the garden, there was a lightly sweet scent. 

MC: Million-ku, about what you said earlier... 

Million: Ah, about the talk of marriage? You're happy too, right? 

Without a bit of evil intent, Million-kun showed a calm smile. 

MC: Something like marriage, I don't remember making that promise... 

Just as I spoke to Million-kun in a panic... 

Million: What? Are you the type that wants to be spoken to properly? 

MC: Eh...? 

Million: Okay, I'll do it properly. 

After saying that, Million-kun got down on one knee in front of me. 

Million: Princess MC... Will you marry me? 

Drawn towards that proposal... Million-kun made a smile that was the most beautiful so far. 

(Showing that kind of smile now is unfair...) 

Captivated by the beauty, I got lightly hit by dizziness. Then... As Million-kun was holding my hand, he got up and gently pulled me towards him by the waist. 

(Ah...) 

When the sweet scent that he's cladded in lightly hits the tip of my nose, my heartbeat became fast again. 

Million: Princess... Having you with me is the reason why I can be me. Please, from now on, will you stay by my side? 

Million-kun's words reached my heart straightaway. 

(Forever by Million-kun's side...?) 

The bright smile he shows that gives everyone a soft comfort, just as I thought of that, his surprisingly daring approach has taken my heart away by force. But... 

(He's actually sad and awkward...) 

Behind that smile, is he waiting excitedly for my answer? 

Million: ...MC, your answer? 

Thinking of him like that... In the warmest spot in my heart, I realized that the warm feeling that I've never noticed until now was budding. 

(I want to be by Million-kun's side too.) 

MC: Yes... I'll stay by your side. 

As I was being shy, I softly smiled at Million-kun. 

Million: MC...

Million-kun happily smiled as his face got closer. 

Million: Making that kind of face that's so revealing... Should I kiss you? 

(Eh...!) 

Just as I pulled back in a panic, Million-kun's face approached mine and I felt his breath against my lips. 

Million: ...Thank you, MC.

(Million-kun...) 

When the wind that was blowing in the garden softly hit my cheek, it felt as if it was giving us it's blessing... I felt all of Million-kun's love from his gentle arms that were around me... 

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