The Main Heroine Likes the Extra

57 – Let’s be clear.

“It’s full of wheat.”

“Yes. Now that it’s almost time to harvest, everyone must be busy.”

The Duchy of Ignis, located in the southern part of the kingdom, is the largest granary, responsible for more than 60% of the grain consumed in the kingdom.

It is no exaggeration to say that most of the wheat used to make bread, the staple food of the kingdom, is grown in the Duchy of Ignis.

As such, wheat fields and windmills were almost always visible in the scenery outside the train.

And the more the train ran, the fewer and fewer wheat fields could be seen outside the window.

“It must be time to arrive soon.”

As Riel said, the city was visible in the distance.

Brimton City, Duchy of Ignis.

It wasn’t a big city like the royal capital, but it stood out for its size as it represented the dukedom.

People were queuing up in front of the wall surrounding the city.

If we had gone by carriage, we would have lined up behind them, but this time we came by train, so the train entered the city along the railroad tracks.

“This is nice because it’s convenient. There are no trains in Earl of Wentos, so you have to go through inspections every time.”

First of all, he could pass as quickly as he was the only son of the lord, but he still had to stand in line because he had to be an example to his subordinates.

On the other hand, if you took the train, you could go directly to the station in the city because you had already checked your identity before boarding the train.

And check again when you get off the train. This was the end.

There is no difference in having to wait, but it was completed faster than the front gate where you had to stand in line and be checked.

At first glance, the city of Brimton seen from the station looked very ordinary.

The unusual thing is that there are knights circling the patrol instead of soldiers, but since I had already heard the situation in a letter, I didn’t find it strange.

“Everyone, this way!”

Turning around at the loud voice, the carriage was behind and one of the knights was waving his hand at us.

He was a member of the Knights that I often saw when I traveled to the north with His Highness Aine and the Knights.

“I came to meet you, saying that it was time for you to arrive soon.”

To the knight who said that, Riel, who was looking around, said.

“Hey, isn’t your sister here?”

“Ah, Captain Eve is in the North right now… So maybe he’ll arrive later.”

If you’re in the north, it’s the complete opposite of the Duchy of Ignis here.

That’s right, it would be a little later if I said that I sent a message at the same time.

“Then let’s go. Your Highness is waiting for you.”

Andrew was lost in thought in his room for the first time in a while.

When he arrived here, he was shocked when he heard from Her Highness, Princess Aine, what had happened at the ducal residence.

He even went directly to the hospital where attendants were said to be asleep.

“Willie… Ellen…”

I saw several attendants with whom I was acquainted.

According to the doctor’s words, he didn’t fall asleep at first, but just stayed there as if he was out of his mind, and recently he lost consciousness as if he was quietly sleeping.

Because of that, he couldn’t eat properly, so he was hospitalized with fluids prescribed instead.

Soldiers are said to have been transferred to hospitals in other cities due to the large number of soldiers. I heard that they are in a similar situation.

Looking around at them, Andrew realized.

That the state of the attendants is very similar to that of his mother.

“Could it be…Is this also the work of fairies?”

Thought so, Andrew immediately returned to the mansion and locked himself in the study for most of the day.

The purpose is literature about fairies.

Former Duke Ignis, who was not on good terms with the church, gathered books related to fairies that the church designated as forbidden books, as if defiantly, and arranged them neatly in a corner of the library.

Thanks to that, I knew for sure that fairies could cause simple manipulations in human minds or inflict mental damage.

He was about to guess that this was not what he had suffered for years.

“Princess Ignis, are you there?”

“Ah… Yes.”

It was Alicia who opened the door to Andrew’s answer.

She looked around the room cautiously, then stepped into the room when her eyes met Andrew’s.

“Now, her younger sister has arrived at her mansion.”

“Is that so?!”

Andrew jumped up from his seat at Alicia’s words.

I thought of the cute little sisters I hadn’t seen since we broke up many years ago.

Eve, the older sister, and Riel, the younger sister.

Eve said that she joined the mage group and worked under Her Highness Aine, and that she was looking for her father in the north.

Riel said that now she is attending her academy in the capital.

If it had arrived now, she would probably be Riel on the street.

“Riel…”

A small and cute little sister.

She remembered the image of Riel, whom she met right before they parted ways.

A child who avoids her when she says little and always cowers as if in fear of something.

She was thrilled to think that she was already big enough to go to the academy.

“I was unloading earlier, so shouldn’t I be in the mansion by now?”

“Thank you. I’ll go now.”

Andrew left his room and ran down his stairs.

I could see the front door of the open mansion down there.

I could see the characteristic burning red hair of the Ignis family.

A girl who has grown considerably compared to the time she broke up, but still retains her childhood image.

“Riel!!”

I shouted the name out loud, and the girl turned around in surprise.

She wanted the girl’s red eyes to meet her own, and then she opened her little mouth.

“…Brother?”

Andrew ran to her little sister whom she hadn’t seen in a long time and hugged her petite body.

“Wow!”

Riel let out a small scream.

A young man with fiery red hair like Riel. That person is probably Riel’s older brother, Andrew.

He called her Riel and ran over and held Riel tightly in her arms.

“Riel …! I’m so glad she seems to be doing well!”

“Uhhhhh brother?”

Riel looked a bit bewildered.

Not surprisingly, Riel has very few memorable memories of her brother.

“Hey…Brother?”

“That… That’s right! What’s going on?”

“That… It’s kind of frustrating, so I’d like you to leave…”

At Riel’s words, she realized what state she was in, and Prince Andrew fell with a face that was red enough to match her hair color.

Thanks to that, I could see his face properly. He was a scion-style man with hair the same color as Riel’s.

It looks like a lot of young ladies will cry at a banquet or something.

“Um…That’s…Sorry. It’s been too long…”

“No, I understand.”

“Okay. Thanks. …Um?”

Andrew’s gaze turned this way.

Is this the right time for me to say something? Just as he was thinking, Andrew’s mouth opened.

“Is that Phyllis over there?”

Ah, you saw Phyllis behind you, not me.

I almost felt embarrassed when I said it.

“It’s been a while. Prince Andrew.”

“Yes, it seems you were all right.”

“Yes?”

Phyllis, startled by Prince Andrew’s words, made a pitiful noise without even realizing it.

Well, if you think about it, when Phyllis was expelled from the mansion, Prince Andrew had already vacated the mansion with the duchess.

He probably didn’t even know that Phyllis was banished.

Phyllis must have come to that idea as well.

“No, now I’m working for another family.”

“…Was it? Then why are you here…”

“That’s…”

Phyllis looked at me.

Following that gaze, Prince Andrew’s gaze also turned to me, and I reached out my hand to Prince Andrew, realizing that it was time for me to speak.

“Nice to meet you, Prince Andrew. My name is Kyou Wentos.”

“Wentos…? Count Wentos?”

“Yes. My younger sister’s…”

To be honest, I was worried about what to say about my relationship with Riel.

But I haven’t confessed to him yet, and I’m not dating yet.

I think I definitely feel love for Riel.

Ri-el is also guessing in my own way that she might be of the same mind, but…

If not, what should I do?

“…My friend from the academy.”

I could feel Phyllis’s glare from behind, and Riel looked at me with a slightly disappointed expression.

…Can I just be sure of this and not think about it?

Thinking that way, he was about to look back at Prince Andrew.

“Oops!”

In an instant, she felt a sharp jolt on her side and flinched.

I turned around and saw Riel clenching her fists with a grieved look on her side.

…Did Riel hit you? This is really no joke. It hurts…?

“Kyou!”

“Uh…Uh huh?”

Riel shouted, holding her by the shoulders.

“Let’s make it clear now!”

“What…What do you mean?”

“Do you like me or not?!”

Her mind went blank at Riel’s sudden question.

No, I always thought about whether I should confess or not.

Anyway, I never thought I would suddenly say something like this in front of her family.

“Hey… Riel?”

“Answer me quickly!”

“Joe…I like it!”

…Was pushed by the momentum.

Riel smiled after hearing my answer.

“Good.”

“Uh…Uh huh?”

“I like it too.”

I didn’t have anything to say anymore.

No, I was thinking hard about when to confess. I didn’t know I would be forced to confess.

“Brother!”

“That…Yes…”

And Prince Andrew, whose expression seemed to be distraught at the situation in front of her, regained his senses and looked at Riel in surprise.

“This is my lover.”

“That…So…?”

…Can it be like this?

Is it really okay to go over smoothly like this?

As I thought about that, I moved my gaze toward Prince Andrew, and I felt that his eyes were looking at me with a feeble murderous intent.

…I think I’m going to have a hard time.