Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Sieg - Prince of Methystia - Sun End
Chapter 6 - As a Knight
Cheers surrounded me and Sieg-san. Among them, I heard Sieg-san's words clearly.
Sieg: I, you... I vow to stay as your knight to protect you from now on.
MC: Sieg-san...
Sieg-san kneeled in front of me and respectfully bowed. It felt like being in a scene of the opera.
MC: I...
As I was unsure on how to respond, I slowly lowered my eyelashes. Seeing me like that, Sieg-san looked up and smiled.
Sieg: It's okay, you don't need to push yourself to speak. This is the decision that I've wanted to tell you.
MC: Sieg-san...
Sieg: Now then, let me escort you to your room.
(I...)
I held back my voice that couldn't bring out any words... Along with Sieg-san, we left the grounds that was still heated up...
Chapter 7 - By Your Side...
Tiny birds' chirping made the morning atmosphere tremble. While the passion of the tournament was still lingering, the beautiful morning arrived.
Sieg: Good morning, Princess.
Along with a knock, Sieg-san appeared.
Sieg: Did you sleep well?
MC: Yes...
Sieg: That's good.
Sieg-san's gentle smile made me happy that I returned a smile to him. Although...
Sieg: Please give me whatever order you have.
MC: Eh...?
Sieg: As a knight, I want to do whatever I can for you.
MC: I... see...
Sieg-san's straightforward words made my heart hurt for some reason. Not wanting to miss my words, Sieg-san placed some of his wavy hair behind his ear.
Sieg: Do you have some kind of request?
MC: No... Nothing at all.
When I said that softly, Sieg-san made a wry smile.
Sieg: You truly have a beautiful heart. But, how troubling. Granting whatever selfish request is what makes me happy, so...
Sieg-san smiled elegantly.
(Selfish request... I wonder if there is one.)
I tried thinking of one with my hand placed on my mouth, but I couldn't come up with one.
MC: Um, Sieg-san.
Sieg: Yes, what is it?
MC: You've already done enough for me... So, that'll be all.
After I said that, Sieg-san smiled gently.
Sieg: Then, are you all right with something that I want to give you?
(From Sieg-san?)
When I slowly nodded, Sieg-san happily smiled.
Sieg: Then, come this way please.
When we went to the courtyard, he led me to a spot, where a white porcelain table set has been prepared.
Sieg: The wind feels nice today, so would you care for some fresh scented tea?
MC: Sure.
The fresh scent of mint that was emitting from the tea that he poured out elegantly tickled my nose.
MC: You brewed some tea for me on the day that I first came to the castle too.
Sieg: It's my hobby to make you happy with tea that suits your tastes.
MC: I see.
(Sieg-san's hobby...)
Feeling that Sieg-san and I have gotten a little bit closer made me happy. But, once again...
Sieg: Do you like it? I'll make it for you anytime, so please let me know, okay?
MC: ...Okay.
(Let him know, huh... I wonder why. Him saying something like that makes my heart hurt.)
The delicious tea made me feel pain a little.
(Even though he's right beside me like this, he feels really distant...)
Light was bordering around Sieg-san as the sunlight was shining on him.
(Sieg-san...)
Before I knew it, I reached out for Sieg-san's hand.
Sieg: Princess?
Just as I pulled my hand back in a panic, I clearly found out the reason why I wanted to touch Sieg-san myself.
(I see. I... I've fallen for Sieg-san. But, Sieg-san wishes to stay by my side as a knight.)
The moment I realized that, I became overwhelmed by the indescribable feelings that were overflowing in my heart.
Last Chapter - More Than a Knight...
As the sky was clear, the gentle breeze made the curtains sway...
(I've fallen for Sieg-san.. But, Sieg-san wishes to stay by my side as a knight.)
The refreshing scent that was emitting from the tea calmed me down. Up till now, I've only been accepting Sieg-san's words.
(...I need to tell him properly.)
MC: ...Sieg-san, I have something selfish to ask of you.
Sieg: What is it? If it's what you wish, whether it's a tea party or a dinner party... I'll even prepare to take you to the theater. If there's a place that you want to go to, I'll take you anywhere.
MC: Sieg-san, that's what a servant does, not a knight.
When I made a wry smile, Sieg-san continued his straightforward words.
Sieg: It's okay. I'm happy as long as my master is happy.
(Sieg-san...)
MC: ...You're wrong.
I slowly shook my head towards Sieg-san, who was talking happily.
Sieg: ...Princess?
Once I took a deep breath, I slowly continued speaking.
MC: My selfish request is... I... I want to walk beside you, Sieg-san.
Sieg: Beside... me...?
As Sieg-san looked for the true meaning behind my words, his eyes wavered.
MC: I was happy when you devoted yourself to me. This tea is very delicious and it made me really happy. You even protected me from Neville-san and defeated him in the tournament.
Sieg: As a knight, it's obvious I would do that.
Sieg-san held my hand and gripped it tightly.
Sieg: Serving you is what makes me happy! Granting your wishes is what a knight does...!
Sieg-san stopped his words in surprise.
Sieg: ...My apologies.
Sieg-san lets go of my hand as if he has touched something that he wasn't allowed to touch. I grabbed that hand tightly to stop him.
Sieg: Princess...?
MC: Won't you stay by my side, but not as a knight?
Sieg: ...!
MC: I want to be closer to you, is that okay...?
Sieg-san's eyes shook in surprise.
MC: I want to know more about you by being by your side. Since you wanted to do anything for me, I want to do something for you as well. Because I...
Sieg-san's face turned red. To cover himself, Sieg-san placed his other free hand on his cheek.
Sieg: I-I wonder if it's all right to receive such an honor...
When I closed my eyes, I remembered the day when I woke Sieg-san up from a slumber.
-Flashback-
Sieg: Please, let me pledge my loyalty to you. Diamond Maiden.
-Flashback-
MC: ...This is my answer to the words that you said to me on the day we've met. I won't become your Diamond Maiden. Because I want to do the same and serve you by your side, Sieg-san.
After Sieg-san silently closed his eyes once, he looked straight at me.
Sieg: ...I might feel like giving in somehow. I don't deserve your feelings. So... In my words as a knight, I'm going to reveal my own feelings... The more I got to know you, the more I became attracted to you...
Sieg-san held my hand and placed his lips on top of it.
Sieg: Princess... No... MC.
(That's the first time he's said my name...)
Sieg: Please let me speak this time.
He looked at me with a gentle gaze.
Sieg: I love you.
MC: Sieg-san...
Sieg: Not as a knight, but as a single man.
MC: Yes...!!
Sieg: Then, let me make a vow to you. No matter what happens, I'll stay by your side... I won't just protect you nor serve you, I'll stay by your side as your lover. For as long as you like till the end of eternity...
When Sieg-san pulled me towards him the next moment, I entrusted my body to his chest.
MC: It's like that scene in the opera.
As I slowly closed my eyes, I could hear Sieg-san's heartbeat clearly.
Sieg: In that case, let's make this conversation into a love story that'll go down for generations.
Along with that affectionate whisper, I felt a soft kiss against my eyelids.
(That sounds nice...)
As Sieg-san touched my cheek, he looked at me.
Sieg: MC...
When I closed my eyes, our lips met.
MC: Mm...
Just as our lips slowly parted from each other, I looked up at Sieg-san as he caressed my cheek even more gently.
Sieg: I love you...
He gave me another gentle kiss. As I tightly gripped Sieg-san's arms, my own feelings were being conveyed to him.
(I may not be the Diamond Maiden. But, I'll stay by your side forever...)
As we were covered in the soft sunlight, it felt like a happy fairytale was being created from here on...
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