The Priestess of the Moon’s Irritation
◇ Furiae’s Perspective ◇
My knight, Makoto Takatsuki, had defeated the demon lord alongside the Hero of Light. That was something to be celebrated—even I thought so.
However...
“Sir Takatsuki, it is an honor to meet you.”
“I spotted your distinguished figure amongst the crowd at a previous banquet...but I did not have the time to talk.”
“When will you be discharged? If you are in need of lodging—”
“No, no, I insist you come to me first...”
A group of noble girls from Highland had surrounded him. They all wanted to get in close to the man who had worked so hard to defeat the demon lord.
“I, ah, appreciate the offer...” He was smiling vaguely as he floundered. Since they were all aristocrats, he was trying to turn them down without causing offense.
He can just say it bluntly...
Suddenly, two more women approached the group.
“I apologize, but he is the Hero of Roses—please go through our royal family if you wish to discuss matters.”
“I cannot imagine that you are all attempting to force him to abandon his prior agreements with the Ballantine family.”
With those few words, Princess Sophia and Janet Ballantine drove them off. The noble girls all offered hasty apologies as they fled.
Since the battle, this had been a common sight.
“Thanks, Sophia, Janet.” A pathetic amount of relief was evident in his tone.
“Despite your bravery against the demon lord, you are weak to women,” Princess Sophia stated. “Perhaps I should spend the rest of the day with you?”
“Now wait just a moment!” exclaimed Janet. “I came here to see him too! You cannot monopolize him.”
“You can see him whenever. Give up this time.”
“I don’t have that much free time! It’s a lot of work to schedule an opportunity like this!”
“Well, I’m busy being a royal!”
“One of Highland’s noble daughters is far busier than a princess of such a small nation!”
The two of them had begun to argue. Makoto Takatsuki was once again floundering.
My knight, you could stop them in an instant!
The mage sighed. “They’re fighting again.”
“Come on, Sophie, Jen, make up,” added the warrior.
“Very well...”
“I suppose so...”
This was another familiar sight. In the blink of an eye, Makoto Takatsuki was surrounded by women again.
“What’s up, Fuu? You’ve got a weird look on your face,” the warrior said to me.
“N-Nothing!”
Right, it was nothing. I certainly wasn’t irritated at the throngs of women constantly surrounding my knight. His popularity had nothing to do with me. He and I were princess and guardian knight—our relationship was completely business.
My knight suddenly wandered over, an absent look on his face. “What’s up, Princess? You feeling ill?”
“I am not!” I exclaimed shrilly without meaning to.
“Well, you’re definitely not in a good mood...”
My outburst obviously made him suspicious.
“What’s up with her?” he whispered to Lucy.
“Maybe it’s that time?”
“Ah, I see.”
Ugh. That definitely wasn’t the problem.
“Hmm, Princess? I might not understand properly, but tell me if you’re struggling. I’m your guardian knight, after all.”
“Makoto?!” Lucy panicked.
“Takatsuki, learn some tact...” Aya sighed.
“That’s not it!” I yelled in embarrassment.
I fled the room, and when I finally halted, I slumped over.
He fought so hard... I want to be kind to him... Why couldn’t I be honest with my feelings?
The next time we speak, I’ll be somewhat softer, I promised myself.
Still...it was never going to happen.
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