Tensei Saki ga Shoujo Manga no Shiro Buta Reijou datta Chapter 116

Following Emirya's proposal, Ricardo and I told him that Ricardo would like to accompany me.

[Hee, so Ricardo's coming too? He's welcome of course.]

The third prince of southern country was grinning at me while he talked. It seemed that our relationship was interesting to him.

Then, Merrill who heard the story from nearby cut in.

[Hey, what are you talking about? Can you tell me?]

[Of course, Princess Merrill.]

Emirya began to explain to Merrill what he proposed to me. Of course, this romantic situation was turned upside down.

[…So, I decided to invite the both of them to the southern country.]

It seemed that it was pointed out that going to the southern country was necessary in order to see the wider world.

We had not talked about the concrete stuff, so this was the first time I heard the details.

(Come to think of it, Prince Emirya had coerced me to go to the southern country before. It seems useful for the exchange of products, and if I ask Ryuze-niisama, he may give me his permission.)

As I thought about it, Merrill rushed to Emirya and took both of his hands.

[I would like to join!]

[E…?]

It seemed that Emirya was surprised by this. Lucas was watching while smiling wryly.

[That's true. But you have to get your father's permission…]

[Leave it to me! I'll make sure to persuade him!]

Merrill whose rose-coloured eyes were shining brightly confidently told him so.

(…Merrill is also joining?)

Lucas began to fidget since Merrill, his fiancée candidate, wanted to go.

However, as a hostage, he wouldn't be able to go out easily now. He looked at Merrill anxiously.

Members who would accompany the trip to Emirya's country were likely to increase.

(Angela won't want to come. As for Prince Marlow, he will certainly want to join…)

Marlow was very interested in foreign herbs.

(And there's Ryuze-niisama. Uu, I have to get his permission.)

I was a bit depressed, but I couldn't go without my guardian's permission. Ryuze was my guardian.

In this conservative country, girls were less likely to act arbitrarily against their parents.

Merrill was simply happy to go with Ricardo. "I'm so happy, can you tell me more?", while talking about it, she also touched Ricardo's arm.

(Again…!?)

I didn't mind. But I worried that Ricardo's and Lucas' friendship would crash.

(Okay, I will do my best and get the permission!)

After raising my spirit and leaving the castle, I went back to the mansion and headed to Ryuze's room.

I proceeded slowly through the corridor and stopped in front of my cousin's room.

[Onii-sama, I want to talk!]

A while after I knocked, the hard door made of oak opened and Ryuze came out a little.

[Britney, this is unusual. Even though you have not approached me these days. What's wrong?]

It seemed that I took my distance since I felt awkward.

My cousin invited me to his room and beckoned me to sit on the sofa.

[Tha, thanks.]

[Do you find a new customer? I don't think you will reply the engagement proposal in such a short time.]

…I was being read.

[Ee, maa, that's about it. I'll have to properly answer you too.]

[You don't have to rush. However, I'll feel lonely if you reject me.]

As his blue eyes looked at me, guilt welled up in me.

[I'm, I'm sorry… I was not refusing you, I was just troubled by your touch.]

[It was my honest feeling though.]

[Well, the thing is, there's something I would like to consult with you.]

[What is it… is it bad news?]

[No, no? Since Prince Emirya invited me to the southern country, I would like to go there.]

[…Isn't it bad to go with just Prince Emirya?]

[The ones who would like to go are Prince Emirya and Prince Lucas, Princess Merrill and Ricardo, and also me. Although the amount may increase or decrease…]

[Oh? Ricardo is also going?]

Ryuze's eyes gently narrowed and my heart shrank. This was bad.

[… I recall an urgent business.]

I stood up from my side, turned around and dashed to the door.

However, my superior cousin had forestalled it, and the way outside was kicked close with his long leg. With this, I couldn't go outside.

[Maa, maa, you should go a little slower.]

[Onii-sama, it is indecent to close the door in such a manner.]

[Fufu, sorry? My legs are longer…]

What a disagreeable person.

(And, I… I'm his cousin, but my legs aren't long. So unfair!)

I gave up on escaping and stepped back to the middle of the room.

[Hey, for the trip to the south, can you let me join?]

[Ha…?]

[At great pains, I can now go to the southern country.]

While he smiled sweetly, I couldn't refuse the compelling power of his smile, so I couldn't help but nod.

TN: Merrill is seriously annoying. Who the heck not only butts into a conversation, but also arbitrarily joins in a trip that she's not invited to. While I really hope the king doesn't give her permission (with the excuse of her lacking proper manners), but from the direction of the story, I'm sure that she's going to join. It makes me wonder if I should drop this novel since she annoys me so much.

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