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A few days later.
“It’s kind of hectic today, isn’t it?”
Ever since morning, the guild had been noisier than usual.
Guild members were coming and going in the hallway.
Some were arranging flowers.
Others were tidying up desks.
It wasn’t usually this hectic.
I called out to Serena, who was walking nearby.
“Is something going on?”
Serena’s eyes widened slightly.
“Huh?”
“Didn’t I tell you?”
“Tell me what?”
“The princess from the neighboring country is coming to inspect things today.”
“…The princess?”
I couldn’t help but ask again.
“Yes.”
“I hear she’s coming to inspect both the church and the guild.”
I see.
So that’s why everyone’s so busy.
“In that case, I’m probably just getting in the way.”
As soon as I said that,
Serena shook her head without a moment’s hesitation.
“No.”
“Actually, please stay.”
“That was a quick answer.”
“Of course.”
Serena smiled gently.
“Mr. Alto, you’re currently working here at this guild.”
“There’s no need to hide it.”
“Besides—”
After a brief pause.
“I feel at ease when you’re here, Mr. Alto.”
Faced with that smile,
I could only manage a wry smile.
“I understand.”
“I’ll make sure not to get in the way today.”
“There’s no need for that.”
Serena smiled happily.
Just then.
A loud voice echoed from outside.
“Her Royal Highness the Princess has arrived!”
The moment that voice rang out,
the atmosphere in the guild grew tense.
Soon after,
a luxurious, predominantly white carriage slowly came to a stop in front of the gate.
The door opened.
The escort knights stepped out first.
And then,
finally, a woman appeared.
Long, beautiful silver hair.
Crystal-clear blue eyes.
Her elegant demeanor made it clear at a glance that she was of noble birth.
The Second Princess of the neighboring kingdom.
Luciela von Alvein.
“It’s been a while, Serena.”
She offered a gentle smile.
Serena naturally smiled back.
“It’s been a while, Princess Luciella.”
“Thank you for coming today.”
“I’m so happy to see you again.”
The two shared a light embrace.
I was a little surprised.
“Did you two know each other?”
“Yes.”
Serena nodded.
“We’ve been close for some time now, thanks to exchanges between our churches.”
“I see.”
Then.
Luciela’s gaze slowly turned toward me.
At that moment.
Her eyes widened.
“…Huh?”
A few seconds passed.
She froze.
“N-no way…”
Luciela took a step forward, as if she couldn’t believe it.
“This is Alt san”
Serena introduced me.
It happened in the very next instant.
“So it really is you, Lord Alt!?”
Luciela’s face lit up instantly.
“Finally!”
“I’ve finally met you!”
She rushed right up to me.
And then.
She gripped both of my hands tightly.
“Your name is very famous even in the neighboring country!”
“I’ve heard the story of Wings of Dawn so many times!”
“I never imagined I’d actually get to meet you in person…!”
“Uh, um…”
Her enthusiasm was so overwhelming that I couldn’t help but give a wry smile.
“Thank you?”
“I’ve always wanted to meet you!”
“Lord Alt!”
She was so close to my face.
She didn’t seem to notice at all.
Just then.
“Lady Luciela.”
A gentle voice rang out.
“Yes?”
Luciela turned around.
Serena was still wearing her soft smile.
“It seems Alt is a little surprised, too.”
“Ah…!”
She finally seemed to realize what was happening.
Luciera hurriedly pulled her hand away.
“I’m s-so sorry!”
“I just… got a little carried away…”
“No, it’s fine.”
I shook my head with a wry smile.
“I don’t mind.”
“I’m truly sorry.”
Luciera blushed shyly.
Seeing her like that, Serena…
“Hehe.”
She smiled gently.
“Well then, let’s start over.”
“I’ll show you around the guild.”
“Please do, Serena.”
The three of us began walking slowly.
Luciera kept glancing at me as we walked.
“Lord Alt.”
“Yes?”
“Please, I’d love to hear all sorts of stories from you.”
“It’s going to be a long story.”
“That’s fine.”
Luciera laughed cheerfully.
“We have the whole day today, after all!”
“That’s a bit too optimistic.”
I couldn’t help but laugh.
Beside us.
Serena said nothing.
She simply.
adjusted her walking pace ever so slightly.
Before I knew it.
I was walking right in the middle of the two of them.
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