The Main Heroine Likes the Extra

74 – Banquet②

I went out to the terrace and saw Riel and Karlena coming in, and I was walking towards them.

Riel’s face looked impatient, I wondered what had happened, but as soon as my eyes met hers, she ran quickly this way. She

She Of course, since she was wearing a dress, I should say that she came as an alarm rather than as a run.

As soon as she approaches, she immediately grabs her by my shoulder.

“Kyou! Are you okay?! Did something happen while I was gone?!”

“Huh? What do you mean by that?”

She was so out of the blue that she was slightly embarrassed and looked at her with her dazed expression.

Looking into each other’s eyes for a few seconds, Riel let out a sigh of relief and let go of her arm holding my shoulder.

“…Seems nothing happened.”

“So what are you talking about?”

“Whoops, you’re really close.”

Suddenly, Karl Lena smiled and came right next to her.

“Did you enjoy the conversation, Lady Carlena?”

“Yes, I think we will be able to get along well with Miss Riel in the future.”

As I said that, I saw Carlena smiling and glanced at Riel.

Seeing Riel’s expression a bit grumpy, I wondered if she was close with her, but she didn’t really object to Riel, so she didn’t say much and moved on.

“Didn’t our Barniella be rude? She’s a kid with a soft side.”

“hahahaha, he’s a very bright and lively person. Now he’s with my younger siblings.”

She said that and pointed her eyes at her younger siblings.

Vaniela is actively talking to Asta and Kino about what to say to her, and Kino, her timid personality, and Asta, who is weak to women, are overwhelmed by him and are in a state of confusion.

Seeing her like that, Karl Lena laughed.

“Huh, I guess I should go say hello to her younger siblings too.”

“Is that so?”

“Yes, I’m sorry I interrupted your time. Have a good time.”

“Yes, I hope you have a good time too, young lady.”

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Karlena walks to her younger siblings, leaving only me and Riel alone.

I slightly pinched her arm that was holding onto her riel and looked at her, she asked, narrowing her eyes.

“Didn’t something happen with Miss Vaniela?”

“No, it was just a simple greeting.”

“…Yes, I believe.”

I believed and slept, but nothing really happened.

After hanging out with Riel, she woke up to get a drink for her thirsty Riel.

Originally, it would be okay to order the waiting attendants, but now the attendants are also temporarily away for a meal.

Thanks to her father’s consideration, she’s probably enjoying the same banquet food in a separate place by now.

“Oh?”

“Ah, Senior Iris.”

On the way, I ran into senior Iris.

Judging from the dish in the tableware in one hand, it seemed that they were bringing food.

“Are you enjoying the banquet?”

“Yes. It’s been a while since I’ve been in a seat like this, so I was a little nervous, but I was surprised that it was more comfortable than I thought.”

Iris-senpai undid her usual black hair and wore a black dress the same color as her own, smiling at her.

She was a senior who always wore only uniforms or training clothes, but her appearance in a black dress that showed off her body was quite fresh.

Perhaps her mother borrowed her old clothes.

“Right, I just wanted to ask you a question.”

“Yes, I will answer anything I can.”

“Is His Highness Aine still away?”

Come to think of it, Iris-senpai was invited to Aine’s training.

Then you might be wondering.

“I heard that Her Highness Aine went to the Empire and is currently on her way back. Will she be back in two or three days?”

“Well, maybe not yet… I guess I’ll have to train on my own until you return.”

“hahahaha, just do it enough that it won’t interfere with the training.”

With a plate of food in her hand, Iris-senpai, who was planning her training schedule, left behind, and went back to Riel with two drinks from her.

She handed a glass of her drink to Riel, who was waiting, and they stood beside her and drank together.

Each of them enjoyed the banquet, and time was passing.

It’s definitely insane to escape from the county at this dark time.

The duke’s family stayed overnight in the county’s territory, and returned to their manor early the next morning.

“Thank you in advance.”

“hahahaha, we should take good care of you.”

The father and Duke Grace shake hands and smile.

I haven’t heard the details yet, but it seems like a deal has been made between the two families.

Certainly, many of the materials needed in the artistically developed Duchy of Grace can be obtained from the Earl of Wentos.

For example, minerals or soil for making paint.

In addition to that, we, the Earl of Wentos, which also handles gemstones for crafts, are one of the important trading partners for the Duchy of Grace.

In other words, the entire family didn’t come to the county just to apologize, but to use the apology visit as a stepping stone to improve the relationship between the two families and conclude a deal.

When seeing off the family of the Duke of Grace, the Duchess of Grace.

She said her name was probably Rumiella, after all, she told me with a nice smile.

“Please call me at the wedding, and my family will provide you with a wonderful wedding ring.”

Hearing that, Riel’s face turned so red that she couldn’t tell her hair color.

She was quite ashamed of herself on the inside, but she desperately put on her aristocratic bravado, smiled casually and said, “I’ll take care of you at that time, ma’am.”

As expected, formality among nobles is not easy.

In the case of Lady Barniella Grace, she became very close with Kino before she knew it, and she was crying as if it was a pity to part with her.

On the other hand, in Kino’s case, she had a face that gave off a sense of liberation, but she didn’t point out much because she saw Miss Vaniella who was sad.

“Kino-san, Asta-san, please take good care of me at the academy next year.”

“Yes…Yes…”

“My…Good luck next year?!”

That guy bit his tongue.

I wondered if I was able to get used to women while staying with Miss Vaniela yesterday, but it seems I’m still a long way off.

“Then, you two, I’ll go back now. See you at the academy after vacation.”

“Yes, please take care of me. Miss Carlena.”

“Then Lady Carlena, let’s meet at the academy.”

With her signature smile on until the end, Carlena Grace also bowed to us goodbye.

I was able to see off the Duke and Duchess of Grace and ease her tension.

“Whoa…”

“Are you okay?”

Riel asked anxiously as he saw me relaxing and sitting on the bed in my room.

“Ah, yes… It’s okay. It’s annoying when you’re dealing with high-ranking nobles.”

“Hey, I’m a high-ranking noble, too.”

Riel said with a slightly dissatisfied expression.

“hahahaha, well that’s the case… Riel doesn’t really feel that kind of wall…”

“What is that?”

It is true.

In fact, when dealing with Prince Andrew, Riel’s brother, or even Eve, a little bit of tension comes up.

But with Riel in front of him, none of that happened.

On the contrary, it should be said that it makes you feel comfortable.

That day, she was like that from the first time we met on the roof of the academy.

She changed from her usual expressionless face and showed me a face full of curiosity and joy.

From then on, I think I got a comfortable impression of her.

“Hey, Kyou.”

“Huh?”

“Can we stick together a little longer?”

Riel approached me and asked that with her bright red face.

…I can only speculate, but maybe Riel is also getting that impression from me.

I hope so.

“As much as you like.”

When I said that, Riel, who was sitting next to me, leaned over and clung to her.

… She felt the soft touch and the heat rushed to her face, but she desperately suppressed it.

Raising her arm, she wrapped her arms around her shoulders.

Like that, after about a few minutes, Riel opened her mouth.

“Thank you.”

“Huh?”

“Finding her father, protecting her…And so much more…”

After saying that, Riel smiled awkwardly.

“Ahahahaha, for some reason I just say thank you every time.”

“…It’s not like that, I just don’t say it, but I’m always grateful to Riel.”

“Really?”

“Really.”

Riel quietly shut her mouth.

I also sat quietly with Riel in my arms without saying a word.

After a little while, Riel turned her body into her arms.

A warm touch that had only touched her side was felt in her arms.

…No really, it’s quite difficult to act casually like this.

I couldn’t even guess what kind of expression my face would be right now.

Fortunately, it might be that Riel is burying her face in my arms so she can’t see my face.

When she was desperately trying to control her expression, she said with Riel covering her face.

“…If my father comes to his senses, I’ll introduce you to Kyou first.”

“hahahaha, …Will I get killed?”

“Ah, it can’t be.”

No, really.

A father is a creature who pulls out a shotgun when his daughter brings her boyfriend?

There are no shotguns in this world, though.

While a little worried about the future, she held Riel tightly in her arms.