Tensei Saki ga Shoujo Manga no Shiro Buta Reijou datta Chapter 143

As bright sunlight spread across the whole castle, in a royal guest room near Angela's room, a fresh fire was burning in the fireplace, the logs crackling and spitting.

Even though the real cold of early winter hadn't attacked yet, the people who lived in this retro-styled stone had already felt a little cold.

After I completely recovered from fracture, it was easier for me to do something. Every day I would be diligent to do some exercises or practice self-defense during the vacant of my work.

Nora was under her engagement's protection and we seldom met each other. So I always stayed with Angela and Merrill during the period, and the same now.

I was talking with Angela during the break.

“Britney, I have been unceasingly using your recommended whitening lotion since last year. Just as what you said, its effect is obvious! That coltish prince praised my skin!”

“That's great, Princess Angela. There is still a lot of lotions of stock, which are made of Saxifraga. Then I'll present you more. It seems that you have a great relationship with His Highness Emirya.”

“What, what are you talking about? A great relationship, are you blind!? I, I…”

As usual, Angela didn't recognize her affection for Emirya with candor. But it's only a matter of time for Emirya to win her heart.

Not far away from them, the black-dressed maids also smiled at them.

Over these few days after Prince Marlow, Ryuze and Ricardo left to settle this issue, there were many things to worry about, but now we should also do something.

As I talked with Angela, Merrill broke into the room.

“Britney, there you are! My sister, I have to take Britney away.”

“Merrill? What happened? Britney is talking to me now.”

“Sister, I want Britney to exercise together with me. Just now, I got an instructor.”

Before I could say a word, Merrill had pulled me out of the room.

Since several days ago, Merrill and I had been staying together with the excuse of doing exercise. Actually, it was just a kind of amusement. Meanwhile, a vexing rumor had spread – all the people of Earl Hakusu's territory were brave and skillful at fighting. I couldn't figure out how the rumor got started.

I guessed that it was Lucas who said something inappropriate. However, the truth hid in the dark.

Anyway, Merrill took it for granted and then forced me to do the exercise she liked.

(In our territory, except for the soldiers, there were only two strong persons, my grandfather and Ryuze onii-sama. As for me, I was just a delicate daughter of this noble family.)

Although I failed to figure out where the rumors came from, it was better not to refuse the invitation of princess Merrill. So as a pessimist, I also tried my efforts to lose weight in my spare time, together with Merrill.

However, the instructor Merrill found was a weirdo, an old nobleman who was one die-hard fan of my grandfather's.

In the present age, even though he had retired from the position, the commander of the Royal Knight, so he was surely competent enough to train us.

Then he, who seemed to be aware of something, instructed me more strictly.

(Merrill was just trained to practice some simple defense skills and how to wield clubs, while for me, were you serious?)

Now, I was forced to learn how to defend the other side's attack. As for the attacker, needless to say, he was the former commander.

Even though there were many excuses, for example, I just needed to learn self-defense, I was too embarrassed to tell him that.

(Well, Merrill behaved herself well lately, and it was necessary to stay with her leisurely.)

Yes, Merrill hadn't met something wrong. She was helping Angela and Emirya with their work.

Last time, because of her curiosity, all of us got thrown into a life crisis, so even Merrill also learned the lesson.

“Britney, you should have time to look around. How calm you are!”

Looking at the relentless swordsman who waved his sword heavily, I thought that if I continued to do that, maybe the muscles on my arms would be more firm.

Tomorrow, my muscles would ache from the physical exercise.

After basic exercise, I just had a short break because the work was waiting for me.

The work was involved in the backup for Crown Prince's army and some matters Ryuze had to deal with on a daily basis.

“I'm probably too tired.”

Nevertheless, the mark was my severe weight loss… No, it was my healthier, stronger body that kept protesting for hunger.

(Had I become stronger than Ryuze onii-sama?)

It was a subtle feeling for a daughter of noble families like me, but I felt happy now.

After dinner, when I walked towards Angela, the sound of gentle footsteps approached.

“Britney!”

“Ah, princess Merrill, you… huh?”

Merrill ran close to me and then grabbed my hand forcibly.

“Now it's not the time to greet leisurely. Run away! “

“Why?”

As I spoke, I felt some familiar footsteps behind me.

“Is it…”

“I'm pursued by these horrible men with weapons! Ah, I didn't peep this time. When I was walking, they began to pursue me for some unknown reason.”

“The security system of this castle is really…”

Although there were many words to say, it was really difficult to recognize the enemy when they remained dormant for long periods.

All in all, Merrill and I ran in the direction of the castle soldiers.

Chapter end