The Main Heroine Likes the Extra

59 – A Little Family Time

“That’s Riel… That’s our Riel…”

“Mother…Mom…”

“Mother!!”

The Duchess opened her eyes, and Riel and Prince Andrew hugged the Duchess and cried on the spot as if their tear ducts had burst.

I didn’t cry, but Phyllis and I both laughed and watched it.

“Looks like the Duchess is awake.”

Perhaps he could hear the commotion in the room, and Princess Aine, her Highness, had entered the room at some point.

Duchess Ignis must have seen Her Highness Eine. She was startled and tried to raise her body, but she couldn’t get up properly, probably because she had been lying down without eating properly for a long time.

At that appearance, Her Highness Princess Aine shook her head.

“You are sick, but there is no need to be polite. Duchess. For now, focus on recovering your body.”

“Thank you… Your Highness the Princess…”

As the Duchess relaxed and lay down, Her Highness, Princess Aine, ordered her subordinate knight to bring food that was easy to digest.

And the child who winks at me, Your Highness.

Aware of that intention, I left the room with Her Highness Aine and Phyllis.

Now that the Duchess has come to her senses, it is time to give her family time again.

“I don’t know what happened, but I’m so glad I did.”

“That’s right.”

Leaving the room, Her Highness Aine seemed relieved.

I was also relieved inside, so I agreed.

There were several dead among the attendants and soldiers who couldn’t regain consciousness like the Duchess.

Maybe that’s why Prince Andrew and Riel’s expressions were always dark as they talked about the Duchess.

As much as I was conscious, I might be relieved at that part.

“Come to think of it, that’s what I was going to tell you when I get back later, but I’ll tell you first.”

“What are you talking about?”

“I found a suspicious group near the Duchy.”

She opened her eyes wide at that.

Since most of the duke’s enlisted men fell into a coma as a group, the security of the dukedom had deteriorated considerably.

At least, His Highness Aine has been recovering to some extent by putting his Knights and Magicians in order to maintain public order, but suddenly a suspicious group?

“Who are these?”

“According to the spy, a group of about a dozen young men, dressed like mercenaries, but their behavior was more like knights than mercenaries.”

“There is a high probability that he disguised himself and hid.”

Hearing my words, Her Highness Aine grinned.

“Do you think so too?”

“Well… It’s not like there’s a possibility that he quit being a knight and became a mercenary, but he’s still young, so it’s not like that.”

“From what they said, it seems that they came to the dukedom after someone.”

I felt a little chilly.

His Majesty the King warned me that the church was targeting Riel and me.

So Riel probably didn’t notice, but even when we went to the station to catch the train, some knights under the direct control of the royal family secretly escorted us.

In the case of Brimton, there are a lot of knights of His Majesty Aine, who can be said to be the elite of the elite among knights belonging to the royal family, so in a way, it can be said to be safer than the royal road.

“They say they’ve gone away and gone somewhere now, but always be vigilant and careful.”

“I know.”

“Don’t forget that you have to protect Lady Riel. It used to be like that, but now it’s even more so.”

“Muh…Of course.”

“Do not forget that a man in the kingdom must completely protect one of his women.”

At those words, Captain Garrett, who was standing there as if escorting His Highness Aine, put on a slightly pooped expression.

…I understand.

Captain Garrett has more women than he needs to protect.

As I was thinking about that, Her Highness Aine suddenly clapped her hands.

“Come to think of it, I heard you were runner-up in the Musinje?”

“Ah… Yes.”

It’s a big deal.

“Hmm… I guess my training was a bit clumsy, right? I guess I need to come up with a new plan this summer…”

“Oh…No! To be honest, the senior I dealt with was too strong…

“Ohhh. Has anyone ever been that strong? What’s their name?”

“This is Iris Likenair senior!”

His Highness Aine muttered ‘Likenair…’ As her last name, showing interest.

She then called one of her men over and whispered something to them.

… Could it be that she intends to scout Iris-senpai?

Actually, Iris-senpai seems to have been receiving scouts from various places since winning the Musinje.

I thought of Iris-senpai, who became a knight under Her Highness Aine.

In the original work, the relationship between the boss and the subordinate was between swords clashing.

That might be fun as it is.

Anyway, with this, Your Highness’ interest has shifted from me to Iris-senpai, so let’s think it went well.

“Didn’t you think it would be okay now that I’m paying attention to other things?”

“…Do you use psychic powers now?”

“Well, I’ll train you again so that I won’t lose to that senpai next time.”

“……”

It didn’t go well.

I looked at Garrett with the feeling of grabbing at least the last straw.

Captain Garrett’s eyes met, and he slightly turned his head to look elsewhere.

…Yes, even that person can’t be defeated by His Highness.

Around the time when my training plan was being captured within Your Highness.

The door opened and Luca, Riel’s exclusive maid, came out.

“I’m fine now, so please come in.”

I exchanged glances with Phyllis and entered the room again.

In the room, the composition consists of the Duchess resting on the bed as before, Riel and Prince Andrew sitting next to her.

However, it seemed that they had calmed down now, and neither of them were crying.

There were some traces of tears left, though.

“Excuse me earlier, Your Highness.”

After eating some meals prepared by Her Highness, the Duchess sat on the bed, raising her upper body at least to see if her energy had returned.

His Highness Aine shook her head and said.

“No, as I said before, I have no intention of being polite to patients.”

“I just want to thank you.”

After a short conversation with Her Highness, the Duchess turned to me.

I immediately bowed my head.

“Hey… My name is Kyou Wentos, the eldest son of Count Wentos.”

“I’ve heard the story. She said that her daughter is being taken care of.”

“Ah…Yep!”

What should I do?

I am very nervous.

No, I just came here because I wanted to follow Riel without thinking…

After the front door confession forced incident broke out, isn’t this the same situation as going to say hello to your parents?

With that thought in mind, she turned her gaze to Riel.

Riel was also staring at me.

My eyes met slightly, and Riel smiled with her expectant eyes.

I also met eyes with Prince Andrew, who was behind him.

He smiled too.

“……”

But I could tell.

I’m laughing but I’m not laughing.

What should I choose here? For a few seconds, my head thought over and over again at the speed of light.

Yes, Your Highness’ training in hell is predestined anyway.

Now that it’s come to this, let’s just push forward like a man. Judging like that, my actions were quick.

“Your daughter and her… Are dating.”

“Oops.”

The Duchess looked back at Riel with a slightly surprised expression.

Riel’s face turned so red that she couldn’t tell from the color of her hair, but her face was smiling.

I think she didn’t speak to the Duchess properly, but did she mean it on purpose to get me to say it?

On the other hand, the sense of life in Prince Andrew’s eyes grew stronger.

…I’ve already made up my mind, but I know that this person’s magic skills are quite good. Will I be okay?

“Looking at Riel’s expression, it must be okay.”

“That…Is that so?”

“Yes. I never thought the day would come when this child would smile so happily.”

… Well, in fact, Riel couldn’t smile and became introverted as a child because of her saintly tricks, but she said that she didn’t have to tell the Duchess, she said. Judged

According to Priest Alicia, when Prince Andrew heard the story, she blamed herself for not paying much attention to Riel. .

“I will continue to take good care of our Riel.”

“Yes…Yes!!”

“So, Andrew, relax your expression too.”

“…What are you talking about? Mother, I’m fine.”

“Wow, can’t I read your expression?”

Princess Andrew reluctantly reaps his life.

I think we will have to go through hardships to convince this Young master.

“And Phyllis, I heard the story from Riel.”

“It’s been a while, ma’am.”

“I’m sorry, I couldn’t protect you.”

According to Phyllis’ story, she said that it was Mrs. Rachel who hired Phyllis to be Riel’s personal attendant.

She wondered if she felt guilty for being kicked out of her new mansion, unknown to Phyllis, and for having even suffered her death.

Phyllis said with a light smile.

“No, I’m really glad your wife is safe.”

Seeing Phyllis’ sincere smile and her reply, the Duchess also smiled at Phyllis.

That was the time.

I heard a knock on the door, and soon after, Priest Alicia entered the room.

The elf behind Priest Alicia must have been named Lilu, right? There was her

“Excuse me during the conversation!”

Her expression looked very urgent.

She was out of breath, probably because she had rushed all the way here, and sweat was forming on her forehead.

“Alicia, what the hell is going on?”

When Prince Andrew stepped forward and asked that question, Priest Alicia took her breath and opened her mouth.

“It’s a big deal. Patients who were unconscious at each hospital are said to have suddenly started rampaging.”

“…What??”

Prince Andrew opened his mouth.

It was the moment when the time with the family, which hadn’t been in a while, came to an end.