令嬢はまったりをご所望 (HIATUS)

V2 Chapter 11

「As you know......my brother is interested in Rhonya-jou. Since it has become hard for her to live in this country, I'd like to welcome her to mine. She was already so outstanding at St. Crisante. It's such a waste that she has no place to show off her talents. Our country doesn't mind that her reputation is slightly tarnished. Besides, I've also heard some other rumours.」

Lunatiora closed in on Schneider and whispered in his ear.

「--......That Rhonya-jou saved the Spirit Forest.」

Schneider froze at her words.
Two years ago, Rhonya did save the Spirit Forest. Back then, Schneider tried to stop her as it was during the examination period when the spirit of the forest called for her. But she still heeded the spirit's call without hesitation and he heard that she had saved the forest. However, both the spirit and him did not speak a word of it.

「If that's true, then it's a feat that should receive worldwide praise!」

The Elf Queen smiled. Schneider took in a deep breath and somehow managed to return a smile. Right now, it's best not to confirm or deny.

「No, wait a minute. I want Rhonya-jou to come to my country to heal her broken heart. My country is the most suitable!」

It was King Sieghard who said that.

「Aiya, if it's for healing, my country is just as good.」

「No, the Country of Jin is one that gives happiness though? For Rhonya-jou's happiness, I want to bring her to my country.」

After that, the two of them argued for a while before compromising that it was Rhonya's decision to make. Soon after, the two of them left the reception room, leaving word for Schneider to find Rhonya.

--Schneider had returned to his dorm room. He sat down on a chair, holding his forehead in his hand. There was no way he could refer the two monarchs to Rhonya since he did not know her location. However, there was something that was giving him an even bigger headache. The Elven Queen's younger brother. His name was Orphias. Rhonya doesn't realise it, but Orphias was in love with her. Although he didn't approach her directly, he would be openly hostile to Schneider and they saw each other as rivals.

That Orphias was looking for Rhonya.

「......Why do I feel this way......」

Even though he and Rhonya were over, yet he still feels upset for some reason.

「Regardless of what happens between that guy and Rhonya......to me......」

Orphias had competed with him on multiple occasions in the past. Just remembering it made him angry. Even the feeling of not wanting Rhonya to be taken away was starting to come back to him.
Schneider groaned out loud in his room.

At that moment, the last smile Rhonya gave to him came to mind. She was neither angry nor did she cry. She only gently wished for his happiness. That last smile had caused his feelings to waver.

--He was taking a deep breath in an attempt to calm himself down when the door burst open. He was so tired of seeing the person standing at the door. It was Lexi. He was already exhausted from the conversation with the Jin King and the Elf Queen, he doesn't have to energy to deal with Lexi's reproach. Just as he was about to sigh, Lexi spoke up.

「Rhonya is innocent!! I've found proof!!」

「......What? What are you saying? That's enough, Lexi.」

「Misano-jou had tortured the ladies around Rhonya and forced them to say that!!」

Her words caused Schneider's eyes to widen. What on earth is going on? When his brows furrowed together from his confusion, Hansel popped out from behind Lexi.