I Became the Fiance of a Dragon in Romance Fantasy

24 – I’ll wait. So please try a little harder.

Immediately after the hunting competition, a banquet was held again. Right now, it seems like it was a prom just yesterday, but in many ways it was a continuation of the event. I heard that the tournament will be held the day after tomorrow.

It seemed to mean to relieve the fatigue of yesterday and today, and prepare for the next jousting match in perfect condition.

The banquet hall was buzzing. Just like yesterday, all kinds of rare food seduced people, and sweet drinks made people excited.

Each of the people boasted about what they had achieved in this hunting competition, and the princesses made the atmosphere even more heated by adding chuimsae to their boasts.

And somehow, it seemed that there were quite a lot of eyes on me. Even though everyone is talking, I can feel the eyes watching me from time to time.

Was it because he won the hunting competition or because he caught the monster?

In any case, this kind of attention was very uncomfortable for me, so I just didn’t go anywhere and mingled with my family.

“I didn’t know you would even win… … Well done anyway.”

For some reason, along with the words of my older brother who praised me, my father also praised me.

“It’s not just that. Didn’t you save the princesses of countless aristocratic families? I wanted to focus on training recently, but I even caught all the monsters. I did really well.”

“Nope… … I had absolutely no intention of doing that. It just happened that way.”

“Regardless of the intentions, people make judgments about people by looking at the results. Now there will be fewer people who look down on Ortaire. Also, I heard that the reputation of Princess Rodenov has gone up.”

“ah. Yes. you’re right. He saved a princess who was in danger with her protective magic. If it hadn’t been for Adilun, quite a few people would have been hurt.”

Father nodded and continued. It seemed like he let go of his troubles.

“I’m so glad. In many ways, there are many things to be gained from this National Foundation Day. And I heard from His Excellency Johannes. You say you’re participating in the Battle of Rodenov’s territory this time?”

“Yeah.”

“Be careful, stay alert. Yeongjijeon is a place where you risk your life and fight, so you never know what will happen.”

“I will keep that in mind.”

“Let’s continue to get along well with Princess Rodenov. The better you get along, the stronger the alliance between Rodenov and Ortaire will be.”

“Yeah. Don’t worry, father.”

“yes. Now look at your work.”

“I will stay here a little longer.”

“why?”

“I guess… … I think I’m going to get a little tired if I go on like this.”

“ah.”

My father looked around and seemed to understand at once.

I’m sure my father would have seen countless eyes on me.

Most of them were friendly, but as expected, there were also many people who were jealous of them, and there were also a few more ferocious gazes mixed in.

“This is true. I never imagined that you, who had an accident at Ortaire, would become the center of attention this much.”

“So do i. Rather, I think it would have been nice to have an accident without thinking.”

“Are you saying that? Anyway, I won’t interfere with your actions from now on, so take care of yourself. It would be nice to find Princess Rodenof. And if you find yourself in a difficult situation, go and help.”

“I was thinking of that anyway. Well then, let’s go when it calms down a bit.”

“yes.”

how long has it been

Since I was holding out among my family, interest in me was gradually fading. I didn’t miss the chance and quickly looked for the place where Adirun was.

As a result of turning her gaze around, she saw Adylune surrounded by the gaps of various princesses.

She, too, was getting a lot of attention. Maybe it’s because he used magic to stop the monsters and protect Princess Aristata.

Thinking that it would at least be better than being exposed to hostile and jealous glances, I approached her.

“Adilune.”

“Oh, Phishes.”

As soon as I approached, she smiled and said,

To the extent that Adilun reacted like that, I could guess how much he suffered from the alternative princesses. There must have been questions about me and all sorts of questions about using magic.

“Let’s go. The elders of the family are calling.”

“I know.”

“ah… … .”

I can hear the exclamations of the mourning princesses. In particular, considering that there were also princesses who looked at me and brightened their eyes, it seemed that the barrage of questions that were directed at Adirun would also come at me, so we quickly avoided the seat.

I pretended to go to the elders of the family with Adilun, and immediately got out of the banquet hall and headed for the garden outside the banquet hall. The banquet was still in full swing, so the garden was quiet. to the extent that there is not a single person.

“ah? Physis. Didn’t you say you had to go to the adults?”

“To be precise, it is a lie.”

“Yeah?”

“Originally, my father looked around the banquet hall and told me to help Adirun, who was in trouble. But you can’t say that right away, can you?”

“aha. Thanks anyway. What is so much to ask? It was hard.”

“You suffered in many ways.”

“Suddenly, what kind of banquet is this? I just wanted to rest.”

“I agree too. Now that this has happened, you must have left the banquet hall, so let’s rest here.”

“okay.”

I sat down and rested for a while, but I kept silent to be considerate of Adirun. She looks tired anyway. There’s no need to upset her with useless words.

The view of the garden was very beautiful. The renowned gardeners of the imperial family must have endured all sorts of hardships for today. So as not to offend the nobles.

So the quiet garden was the most suitable place to rest.

how long has it been like that

When the sun sets completely and night comes.

When I look at the sky, which gradually turns red and then turns purple again, I feel a sense of fullness in my heart even though I haven’t seen anything great.

It is a scenery that I could never see in my previous life, but it is a sight that I have seen countless times in this world, so why is it that I feel strangely emotional?

I wonder if it’s because of the silence that lingers around me and Adilun.

Silence itself draws attention to the surrounding landscape.

Anyway, as I was staring at the sky like that, I suddenly heard the voice of Adilun.

“Can you tell me something?”

“Yeah?”

“Because it’s really quiet… … It’s awkward.”

“I don’t have anything to say either.”

“Others are talking about what they hunted today, but do you have anything to say?”

“I don’t really want to show off like that. Besides, did you win? Everyone knows what I’ve caught, so I don’t think there’s any need to talk about it.”

“Championship… … . You worked hard.”

“Yeah. I received your handkerchief.”

At my words, she was furious.

“eww! Please don’t talk like that. Just keep your mouth open on a topic you don’t even have the heart to do. You’re just making people’s hearts upset.”

But contrary to what he said, it wasn’t that he didn’t like it. Considering all the disgust and displeasure she had sent me before, it had improved considerably.

That alone is good, and it makes me smile. Seeing my smile, she sighed.

“Why are you laughing so much?”

“Just, thinking about a few months ago, the reaction seems to have been very harmful.”

At my words, she began to ponder something.

“All my reactions now have changed because you have changed.”

“Yeah?”

“The day you knelt down on me, I said. There will never be a day when I will trust you.”

“Surely it was.”

“But now, that thought is about to shake a little. I didn’t even want to admit that you changed. Because I thought it wouldn’t last long anyway.”

“… … Is that so?”

“But for three months, you must have kept trying to be different. If you didn’t make an effort, it would have been impossible to subdue the monsters alone.”

“It is.”

she said, twirling her hair. She made a slightly embarrassed expression, and finally said with a weak smile on her lips.

“I won’t say I’m sorry. It’s true that I didn’t trust you. I don’t want to wrap the truth in plausible words. still… … Looking at what you’ve done, I can’t believe it. that you have changed.”

“okay.”

changed… … . That’s right. After realizing my previous life, I am surprisingly different from before. I nodded in agreement with her words.

“Yeah. It has changed. I can’t help but think that I’m a completely different person. If you had shown me that way when we first met, our relationship wouldn’t have been this awkward.”

“… … .”

“Anyway, thank you. If you hadn’t come to the rescue at that time, it would have been a big problem for the people present. oh Don’t get me wrong. Because I haven’t fully opened my heart to you.”

“I never thought of that. I didn’t think that just doing that much would cover up the mistakes of the past.”

“Ahahahaha. I’m glad no. A year of insults you did to me… … The mental pain I suffered is too great to do all of that now, so please try harder in the future.”

When I laughed bitterly, she rather burst into laughter and said, It was the first laugh I ever heard.

“So nine months from now. For nine months, if you respect me and maintain the same attitude as you do now, I will think of you again.”

“Nine months… … .”

“Yeah. 9 months. If you do that, it will be just one year. If you repay me with a year of hard work for a year of insult you did to me… … From then on, we are going back to square one. In an equal relationship, there is no sense of debt to each other.”

“Would it be all right if you forgive me for my past mistakes?”

“Yeah. As I told you before, I want to move forward with my companion, relying on each other. therefore… … I hope I can trust you this time.”

“certainly. It will be as you wish, Adilun.”

“I’ll wait. So please try a little harder.”

Watching her speak with a small smile, I had no choice but to make a promise again.

I will never make a mistake this time.