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Chapter 20: Confession

“Ah, how's the training going? Is everything okay?”

“Yeah, guns are great weapons. Especially the rifle, it's a good weapon to fight wizards even if you can't use magic. I've asked Agni to build a high platform for me, so I know it will be quite useful. The handgun is also easier to use than a bow and could be useful in melee combat. I think it might be able to overturn the difference in skill. Do you think the mine will work?"

“Yeah, they're sending us some mining engineers, so we should be able to handle it. We'll be able to get our own mithril, aluminum and magic stone. It's going to be a lot of work."

That's what Vigna and I were saying as we walked. Oh man, there's no atmosphere here! It's been a while since the two of us have been alone, but all we do is talk about work.

But ...... there may be a battle from here. Everything we’re doing is in preparation. Things are going to get busier. I don’t want to regret not telling her at that time.

“Thank you Vigna, for....."

"What, did you suddenly eat something weird....?"　

She speaks with a strange look on her face. Isn’t it a misunderstanding that this woman likes me? Well, even if it is, it doesn't change what I’ll do......

“it’s because you came with me. I know you've had a tough time with all the changes in our lives. If you hadn't come along, I might have died in the street."

"Yes... but I don't regret it. It was because of you that I became a Kings guard knight in the first place… and it was cause of you that I became strong.”

"For me…?"

“Yes, for you. That's why I never had the option of staying in the castle.”

I know it wasn't just the setting sun that made her face red as she said that. Maybe my face is red as well.

isn't it a nice atmosphere? I feel like I can say that in this flow.

"You know… when the fighting calms down, there's something I want to tell you. Will you listen to me?"

I said in a shaky voice or rather, my voice trembled, which is more accurate. My heart was racing rapidly.

I mean, there's no response, didn't she hear me? As I was thinking that, Vigna stopped and grabbed my shoulder. What's this? Scary!

“No, if you want to talk, say it now.”

“Eh… ha… no, there will be better timing for this kind of thing.”

“Don’t you know? That's called a death flag. And.... I've been waiting years for these words. I can't wait any longer. Say it now. Or I'll tell you myself. What do you say?"

As she said this, she looked straight at me. I tried to back away, but she grabbed my shoulders to keep me from escaping. I don’t know why she's threatening me when we both love each other.

I stare at her with anxiety and notice that she's biting her lip and her arms are trembling. Oh, crap, yes, she's a tsundere. She can't be honest with me, but she's thinking about me....... And she's insecure.

There are things that can’t be conveyed without words. I had to say it, Vigna was discouraged comparing herself to Galatea and that Bowman didn’t make weapons because he was waiting for me to make a decision. So I finally said my feelings.

“I love you, Vigna. I think I've always liked you. So please... marry me…”

“Thanks Grace.... I'll always love you too. But I won’t marry you, you’re the third prince and lord of this Asgardian territory. Your first wife should be someone with a more solid identity."

“Hey, you’re spoiling the flow… So, you don't mind if I marry someone else…?”

“I’m not okay with it, but it's the best way to develop the territory and in return, I'll give you everything I have.”

“What the hell is that...... ?”

Before I could say anything else, her face came at me and our lips collided. It hurt when she hit my teeth. This is a ...... kiss, isn't it ......?

She's holding her mouth with tears in her eyes, as if she's in pain from too much momentum. It's not the kiss I was expecting, but it is what it is. I guess she's thinking of me first, even at a time like this. That's nice, but it's not the same.

“If that's the case, I’ll just have to get better so that you don't have to think about it. I'm going to marry you."

"Yeah… well, I'll wait and see."

Her face was bright red as she withdrew. Then I draw her in and kiss her properly this time. Now I have another reason why I can't lose.

The two of us walked back to the mansion together. I was embarrassed to see Galatea, Bowman, and even Noel smiling at me when I got home.

Then, a few days later, I received a letter from Edward. It said that the second prince, Kyle had come to town. The Azul Chamber of Commerce relied on him. And his wizard-fortified bodyguards are powerful and good at invading.....

So I guess that's what I'm saying. ...... The time for a decisive battle is approaching.

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