Notes:
() - Heroine's thoughts, Blue Text - Flashbacks
Zwei - Prince of Riement - Sun End
Chapter 5 - Uneasiness
The next day...
(It's cold...)
Once I woke up, the cold air that was coming in from the gap of the window was spreading throughout my body. At that moment, there was a knock on the door and Zwei-san entered.
Zwei: Sorry for coming here this early...
MC: No, it's okay.
When Zwei-san moved his gaze down towards the floor, he lightly sighed.
(Zwei-san...)
MC: Zwei-san, are you going to the castle now?
Zwei: Yeah...
Zwei-san said that somewhat feebly.
Zwei: How pathetic of me. I thought that seeing your face would give me courage.
(Zwei-san... He's uneasy.)
Zwei: But, I've decided. I'm going to face my own feelings. I want to save the people. I just don't know how, but... I'm going to.
After saying that, Zwei-san turned his back towards me. As I looked at that back, I couldn't help, but become worried...
MC: ...Please wait!
Zwei: MC-chan?
MC: ...Can I come too?
I said that without thinking...
Last Chapter - The Opened Path
Together with Zwei-san, we arrived at the main castle... It was different from Zwei-san's castle with the flashy wallpaper and all the gorgeous, assembled furnishings.
(Zwei-san, he hasn't said a word as we were on our way here, is he okay...)
While I was standing beside Zwei-san, my expression stiffened up... Then...
King: It's been a while, Zwei.
The king and his older brother arrived with a dignified air around them.
Zwei: Father...
King: Zwei. It's good that you're doing well.
Contrary to those words, the king was looking at Zwei-san coldly. Zwei-san softly held my hand and hid me behind him. His hand was trembling a little.
Zwei's Brother: The woman from yesterday. So, she came along with you.
Next to the king, his older brother gave me a piercing gaze.
(...I'm scared, but.)
I looked back at his brother sternly and stood beside Zwei-san.
MC: I'm MC of Traumerei.
Zwei's Brother: Traumerei...!?
MC: Your Majesty, I'm aware of the fact that I'm being intrusive... But, please hear Zwei-san out.
Zwei: MC-chan...
He gripped my hand tightly.
King: ...I welcome you to our kingdom.
After the king glanced towards me, he returned his gaze to Zwei-san.
King: Zwei, give up already and come back.
Zwei: I refuse to come back. But, please do something about the people's livelihoods. I want to create an abundant kingdom for people to live in. If we stay like this with these conditions, we'll have a shortage of people.
King: You need money to be abundant. If the kingdom had built up enough wealth in the first place, then the people's livelihoods wouldn't be a problem.
Zwei: ...Isn't that enough? The children can't get the education then need, we need to improve the kingdom's current state. Not just royals and nobles. Each of the kingdom's people can make this kingdom abundant.
King: ...Your words are meaningless.
(Zwei-san... You can do it.)
As Zwei-san looked straight back at the king, it felt like they were about to be swallowed up by the atmosphere in the room. At that moment, a butler came running over to the king all flustered.
Butler: P-Pardon me for intruding... Outside the castle, the townspeople are...!
King/Zwei's Brother: What...!?
When we went into the hallway and looked towards the window... There were a lot of adults standing close to Zwei-san's students.
(That's...!)
Zwei: ...Everyone.
Child 1: Prince Zwei has been looking after us properly. He kindly taught us the difficult things in our studies!
Parent 1: Prince Zwei properly watches over not just the kingdom's future, but the futures of each and every one of us!
Parent 2: We support Prince Zwei!
While the king and his brother were faced with the statements that were being thrown at them rapidly one after another, there was a teary look in Zwei-san's eyes.
King: W-What on earth is this!
Zwei's Brother: There's no mistaking that this is something that Zwei planned out!
(No... It's because everyone thinks of Zwei-san.)
Zwei: ...
Zwei-san bowed deeply to the children and their parents outside the window. Seeing him do that filled my heart with warmth.
King: Z-Zwei! I'll leave the educational system to you!
Zwei's Brother: W-What!
King: Silence. Can't you see that there's nothing we can do about this situation!
Zwei's Brother: That's...
Once the king gave up angrily, he left as he made loud footsteps. His brother followed the king from behind as if he was running away and disappeared within the hallway.
Zwei: Thank you, everyone. I'll surely create the sufficient kingdom that I've wanted.
When the children and their parents burst into cheers, they applauded loudly to Zwei-san.
MC: Zwei-san, isn't this great! ...Eh!?
Suddenly, Zwei-san scooped up some of my hair in his large hand and placed a soft kiss against my forehead.
MC: Zwei-san...!?
Zwei: Let's stay like this.
When I heard his voice in my ear, my heart became extremely fast.
(Zwei-san's heartbeat is going really fast...)
His heartbeat that was like a loud alarm bell overlapped with mine.
Zwei: Having you with me was enough to make me move forward... MC-chan... Won't you please watch over my progression beside me?
MC: ...Eh?
Zwei-san's sudden words made my head go blank that I was unable to speak well.
Zwei: ...No?
I softly shook my head by reflex.
MC: I-I'll be in your care.
(I'll be by Zwei-san's side from here on...)
Zwei: Thank you.
After saying that, he strongly hugged me. From outside the window, we could hear the children's shouts and saw their parents holding them back.
(Doing this sort of thing... Right in front of a large crowd of people.)
Zwei: Look over here.
When Zwei-san had his back facing the window to hide me, he hugged me strongly even more. As his face was slowly approaching, the sunlight gently shined on us.
MC: Zwei-san... The children are watching...
Zwei: Just for a bit...
The next moment, he placed his lips over mine. As I heard the children laughing from over his back, I became engulfed in happiness...
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