(MTL) It seems that the fiancée who is in love will be turned into a villainess

chapter 65

End. I'll make you happy

　The late autumn sky was clear as if to celebrate the departure.
　A clear sky without a single cloud in the sky... it's like the future for me and Elizabeth... Right now, I feel like I'm flying in the air.
　
　While thinking about such things, the carriage, which was running on a paved road instead of an empty one, soon arrived at its destination.
　The residence of the Duke of La Montrivre――Elizabeth's family home.
　Prompted by Harold, I stepped down in front of the main entrance. Elizabeth was already waiting there with her lady-in-waiting.
　
"Welcome, Your Highness Vincent."
　
　His tone is polite, but the smile that floats is his usual kindness.
　Here, as Elizabeth pointed, the door opened from the inside. The majestic appearance of the Duke's residence will be shown. The vaulted ceiling was as high as the blue sky I looked up earlier.
　
　In the entrance hall that greeted the guests, the Duke, the Duchess, and Elizabeth's two older brothers were waiting side by side with somewhat tense faces.
　Calling over my brother, who was supposed to be out managing the territory, means that Duke-dono is serious... He hides the sweat on his palm by clenching it.
　
"Thank you for your warm welcome."
"No, if I could invite His Highness, there would be no greater joy than this."
"This is a souvenir. It's a confectionery made by the Royal Patissier."
　
　Having said that, I suddenly realized.
　As a souvenir for the Duke's residence, I chose an assortment of sweets. Cakes, macaroons, cookies, chocolate truffles, and other sweets that Elizabeth was happy to eat when she came to the royal palace. When she said she was going to her house in Elizabeth, her cooks also made it with great enthusiasm.
　
　Yes... in other words, this is a tribute to Elizabeth.
　To everyone in the Duke of La Montrivre, not.
　
　Harold, who was carrying the confectionery box, looked at me with a questioning expression.
　
“Your Highness, I thought you chose this on purpose, but is it really natural?”
"... it's raw"
"Was it left-sama..."
　
　Conversations exchanged in small voices would still be perfectly heard by the surroundings.
　Elizabeth's cheeks are red and she looks down. While she's happy about her favorite sweets, she seems to be embarrassed because she guessed my blunder and its cause.
　It's not a bad thing. I don't.
　
　The purpose of today's visit is to say hello again as Elizabeth's fiancée.
　On the morning of the day when Lars appeared, he put into practice what he had promised in his heart.
　
　However, even though I came to say hello to my family, the gift was not something I sent to my family, but my lover's favorite food. I wonder if it's a level that pulls.
　Of course, I really love my daughter and I can't help but love her.
　
"Today is a good day..."
“Your Highness, I have prepared a drink over there, please.”
　
　When the unintelligible lines popped out of my mouth, the Duke-dono also covered me.
　They look at each other with an "ah" face. Duke-dono sensed that I was about to get into the main topic and refrained. However, I blurted out, but it's not a story to say at the front door. It would be right to change the room.
　I mean.
　
　Elizabethroyal familyOur houseIt must have been decided nine years ago that I would marry him, so why am I so nervous...
　
　I and the Duke-dono must have been worrying about the same thing while trying to keep a calm face on the surface.
　
　
　Somehow I managed to reorganize, meet the whole family in the drawing room, and hear about the recent situation of my brothers.
　The chairs and drinks were placed a little apart, and the room was laid out like a buffet party, probably because they knew I wouldn't be sitting there.
　I stare squarely at the Duke standing next to Elizabeth. He is going to be a father-in-law.
　Behind them are the Duchess and her brothers.
　
　Elizabeth maintained her dignified appearance, but her cheeks were flushed and her lips were knotted with a little tension.
　Purple eyes and gazes meet.
　Straight eyes gave me confidence. It's okay, I'm no longer the child crying in bed.
　Then all I have to say is this.
　
　
“I will make Miss Elizabeth—your daughter, happy.
　
　
　Although the country has already stabilized due to my parents, and the national power is becoming richer.
　I vow not to be arrogant about it, and to work even harder.
　
　The duke's cheeks are slightly flushed, and the lady's eyes are faintly brimming with tears behind him.
　Recognize,angelElizabethThere's no way I'd be happy to raise my hands to see it slip away from my hands. If a girl was born between me and Elizabeth... Ah, I'm about to cry at this point.
　
　The Duke nodded many times at me, who tightened his lips.
　
“When I was little, Elizabeth always boasted about letters from His Highness.
　
　Ah, these eyes, "I'm really sorry that I haven't been able to deal with you until recently...", a complicated gaze mixed with apology and pity. Heartbreaking.
　The Duke glanced at Elizabeth. Elizabeth, too, blushed slightly with embarrassment, and she had a smile that she could tell was from her heart.
　The Duke let out a small sigh of relief.
　
　I suddenly realized.
　Maybe it's because I haven't been able to confess for so many years, and because Elizabeth didn't realize how I felt.
　The duke-dono and his wife may also be worried.
　With a cheerful, broken-up smile that resembled Elizabeth's, the Duke spoke the same lines as at that time.
　
“Thank you very much, Elizabeth.”
　
　Overwhelmed with emotion, the Duchess covered her eyes with a handkerchief.
　Elizabeth gave a gentle smile to those two, and to me.
　
"If I can be by your Highness's side, I'm happy with just that."
"Me too, Elizabeth."
　
　The sunlight shining through the window shines on the two young people who have a bright future ahead of them. The sparkling air is the very hope for the future.
　
　The atmosphere is already too good, so I wonder if we can have a wedding ceremony tomorrow... I shoved the boiling thought into a corner of my head and held hands with Elizabeth.