Saijaku Muhai no Bahamut - Volume 20 - Chapter 7

Episode 7 – The Princess’s Proof (Lisha Chapter) 

Part 1 

*Drizzle*. Rain fell like a mist. 

The veil of thin cloud that was covering the night sky of the royal capital Lordgalia was hiding the world of tranquil night. 

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The preparatory period of Lux becoming the next king was over??. 

The marriage ceremony was held at the capital together with the graduation of the academy’s third year students. 

The night before that??Lisha was tinkering with Drag-Ride at the Drag-Ride hangar. 

It was located in the ground of the palace, so unlike the Drag-Ride hangar at the academy, this place was inconvenient to use. 

Even so, she couldn’t stop her hand from working. 

He is really late. How long he is going to take, that Lux??? 

All the arrangements for the wedding ceremony had been finished. 

What was left was only to sleep while looking forward to tomorrow but, Lisha was unable to sleep. 

Even though I won’t mind if he can be here since yesterday at least for this kind of time. Good grief.? 

The schedule of Lux returning to the palace was delayed. It was bothering her greatly. 

……No, it’s not that guy’s fault.? 

Lisha was wearing the white robe that she was familiar with. Her hands that were tuning the Drag-Ride stopped. 

Lux was extremely busy because he was going to marry five queens, and because he was serving as the next king of the new kingdom??although it was only for form’s sake. 

Even so, Lux was giving it his all. 

Am I just being uneasy? As I thought, perhaps it would be better if I didn’t allow him to marry the others.? 

Lisha spoke with a bitter smile while continuing to give maintenance to the Drag-Ride indifferently. 

The work was over before long. 

Fuu, I finished it somehow. Well, I won’t announce it because it’ll be out of place in a wedding ceremony though!? 

Lisha muttered to herself and laughed it off. 

She washed her hands and her face from the oil, then she stared at the night scenery from beside the fireplace inside the hangar. 

What Lisha was tinkering with just a moment ago was a new type of Drag-Ride??, something that she tuned for manual labor. 

From now on the new kingdom would reduce its battle strength little by little and steered the country to the direction of developing the economy. 

But, if it was done drastically in one go, the country would become unable to deal with potential danger. 

To be able to display strength for battle too when pushes comes to shove??a Drag-Ride with such balance was in the middle of development right now. 

Or perhaps, is there anything else more princess-like that I can do? No??? 

Unlike when Queen Raffi was ruling over the country, this time Lux was the king. 

Even that would only last for one year. He was a king that acted as a symbol, so he wouldn’t be able to interfere with the government too much. 

Of course Lisha too would also be present at the official businesses too as a queen but??was the best she could do was only something like this as a Drag-Ride engineer? 

While she was thinking something like that, a human presence was approaching the hangar. 

Alma huh, you don’t need to guard me, go to sleep already.? 

That’s my line, Ane-ue.? 

Her little sister Alma who was wearing academy uniform and blonde hair that was tied into a short ponytail talked to her with an exasperated tone. 

It seemed she came here to search for Lisha who slipped out from the palace. 

Even though this place is still within the palace ground, please stop doing something so dangerous. Although there are Drakes watching the surrounding, this place has thinner security than inside the palace.? 

What’s with you, do you come here just to nitpick on me?? 

I’m worried. Ane-ue work until this late at night??? 

I get it.? 

Silence fell between the sisters. 

Even so Lisha continued looking up to the night sky outside the window from inside the hangar. 

Ane-ue, it will be fine.? 

Alma spoke without criticizing Lisha who wouldn’t return to inside the palace. 

The Black Hero-dono??won’t do anything that make Ane-ue sad. He will surely make Ane-ue happy.? 

Lisha guessed her little sister’s intention from that sentence. 

Alma must be thinking that she was waiting for Lux’s return due to anxiety of her marriage and the future of the new kingdom from here on. 

I know.? 

The other four queens are certainly formidable rivals but??? 

That’s……you’re right but, this isn’t, about that.? 

Lisha powerlessly smiled to persuade her little sister. 

I’m not anxious because I lost Haha-ue or because that guy isn’t at my side. It’s also not because I’m thinking something like the other girls are taking him away from me.? 

Then, why is Ane-ue still working even at the night before the wedding ceremony?? 

Don’t know. But, I want to do this. Until that guy return to this palace.? 

After muttering that, it felt like the mist that was inside Lisha’s chest until now was clearing up. 

Don’t say I don’t warn Ane-ue if you stayed up late and yawn at your wedding tomorrow.? 

I’ll be fine.? 

Lisha told that with a confidence for some reason. 

Surely it will become a special time for me that won’t make me able to feel sleepy at all.? 

…………? 

Alma saw the faint smile on Lisha’s face from the side. 

Alma was entranced by that expression of fleeting happiness. 

It was the figure of a girl whose true wish was granted after fighting without throwing away her responsibility as a princess even though that status was putting her in agony. 

In the past, I was also scared and unable to sleep at night when I became a prisoner of the old empire.? 

…………? 

Lisha looked back at her distant past and talked. 

I’ll be killed. The world might end anytime. I was feeling scared like that while waiting for father to save me.? 

…………? 

Alma also knew about that. 

In the end, Count Atismata chose to prioritize his great cause rather than saving Lisha. 

I’m not intending to criticize Chichi-ue’s decision. However since then I harbored a feeling of distrust toward man. ??But, now is different. I’m so excited that I can’t sleep. I never even imagined that it will feel this joyful to be married with the man who I first fell in love with.? 

Is??that so.? 

Alma nodded and she also looked up to the night sky. 

She was thinking to accompany her big sister for a bit more with her talk. 

She wanted to be at Lisha’s side before she married tomorrow and became a queen from a princess. 

Ane-ue, which part of Lux-dono that you love?? 

Wha-!? What are you asking so suddenly!?? 

Alma’s question was like a surprise attack that made Lisha flustered. 

I’m interested about it. It will be for my reference too in the future.? 

……The reason of me liking that guy, it’s not, really something that I can speak with just several words.? 

Because there are too many things that you like about him?? 

Perhaps but??it’s not anything like that that made me want to go as far as marrying him. ……Maybe.? 

Lisha replied with a somewhat awkward tone. 

Suddenly she thought to head to the hangar’s rooftop as though she was unable to wait for Lux’s return any longer. 

It was cold this late at night even though it was early spring. 

Even so, the coldness should be abating if the rain had stopped. 

She wanted to meet him??quickly. 

She climbed up the stair toward the rooftop with that feeling in her chest. 

ah? 

Lisha looked up and swallowed. 

The sky that had stopped raining had a superb view. 

It was a bright starry sky that looked as though jewels were scattered everywhere. 

The scenery was so beautiful it made her at a loss for words. She looked up to the sky while forgetting even the coldness. 

It’s pretty.? 

Tomorrow will surely be sunny if it’s like this.? 

It was a scenery that cleansed and exhilarated the heart. 

It was only lacking the person she wanted to be at this place??Lux. 

However, she didn’t feel lonely. 

Is that guy also under this starry sky too right now?? 

Yes, surely he is also thinking about Ane-ue right now.? 

I don’t know about that.? 

Lisha spoke bitterly with a negligent tone that sounded somewhat mischievous. 

That guy……. He is carrying on too many things other than himself, till he got his hands completely full. A troublesome man.? 

But??Ane-ue like that part of him right?? 

Wrong.? 

Eh……!?? 

Alma was shocked by Lisha’s denial. 

That guy has a lot of good sides to him. How he is kind, how he perceive the little details, how he doesn’t hesitate to work hard, how he is sincere, but you know??? 

Surely what attracted her the most was something else. 

Just when Lisha was about to say that, a single Drag-Ride was visible at far away with the moon behind it. 

Lux?? 

Ah……? 

Lisha murmured. Right after she realized who was the pilot, Alma slowly turned her back toward her big sister and walked down the hangar’s stairs. 

Until now she was talking to Lisha to guard her and to keep watch so she didn’t catch cold, but she realized that there wasn’t any more need for that. 

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Part 2 

Lisha, sama?? 

The two’s gazes crossed with the starry night sky at the background. 

The distance between them was reduced very quickly. 

And then, the face of the girl staring at Lux burst into a smile. 

Lux planned to go directly to the palace, but he hurriedly changed direction and landed on the hangar’s rooftop. 

Lisha slowly walked toward Lux. 

You idiot, you’re late. How long you are going to make the bride wait huh.? 

I’m sorry Lisha-sama. The meeting was dragging on??? 

First they exchanged greeting like that to ascertain each other’s presence. 

After that, Lux immediately made a puzzled expression. 

Were you working? But??why until this late?? 

Tsu……!?? 

Lisha was flustered when Lux pointed that out. 

W-well, because there was a work to do for the Drag-Ride that is being developed for manual labor. I was just doing it for killing time a little.? 

For some reason??she averted her gaze without being able to tell the truth that she was waiting for him. 

That’s no good! If you force yourself to work until late at night when it’s this cold, tomorrow it will be??Lisha-sama is going to marry with me after all.? 

Marry, even though Lux was somewhat embarrassed to say that term, he grabbed Lisha’s shoulders and drew near to her. 

Lisha’s face was also similarly reddening from embarrassment. However she still counterattacked. 

Y-you yourself, why are you returning back alone when it’s this late! That’s dangerous. You let your guard down too much.? 

She folded her arms and puffed out her cheeks while criticizing Lux’s carelessness. 

In respond Lux spoke hesitantly with a troubled expression. 

Eerr, but, the Triad were also accompanying me until midway. I was alone only for ten-odd minutes. I came here alone because??? 

That’s not what I’m saying. Even though the Drag-Ride has a heater, the rainy night is cold??what are you going to do if it’s you who catch a cold huh?? 

Lisha glared fixedly at Lux with an upward gaze. 

That was the flip side of her embarrassment about being unable to give up waiting for Lux even when the night had grown late. 

I’m sorry.? 

Lux smiled wryly after pausing for a while and, 

I decided to go back even though it’s this late already because I want to meet with Lisha-sama quickly.? 

He said that bashfully. 

Awkwardly. 

Even so, he stared straight to the girl he loved in front of him and spoke of his true feeling. 

I thought that perhaps, Lisha-sama isn’t sleeping to wait for me. If that’s the case then I have to go back quickly??? 

I-idiot……. What kind of person do you think I am huh? 

Lisha reflexively averted her gaze seeing Lux’s fleeting smile and muttered. 

She felt her cheeks, and her body growing hot. 

But, I’m also a big idiot.? 

……Eh?? 

Lux’s eyes widened like a saucer at the words that Lisha muttered faintly. 

I noticed just now??I was working because I wanted to be at your side.? 

Lisha got closer to Lux who was still wearing his Drag-Ride with an earnestly relieved smile from the bottom of her heart. 

Because I, can’t skilfully talk about things like the country’s policy or the like. That’s why, if there is something that I can do then I want to do it. You are also like that right?? 

Lux in his pilot suit faced Lisha in her uniform. 

Lisha had to look up slightly toward him. She stared at his face. 

Their face was reflected in each other’s eyes. 

If it’s you then surely, you are doing something like that. You are always doing what you can do with everything you have. That’s why, if I also do the same thing??then we will always be together even if our position has changed or even if are separated. I was, thinking like that……? 

Aa, Lux thought. 

After hearing Lisha’s feeling, Lux once more thought. 

The prince who wished for a revolution in the old empire, and a hero’s daughter who sought salvation. 

After they met the first time, Lux and Lisha’s position changed. They became a princess and a knight serving her. 

Now they would become a new king and a queen who stood close at his side. 

Toyed by the era and destiny, the two’s position and relationship were also moving and changing. 

Even so??there was definitely something that was connecting the two of them. 

From now on, I’ll support you. Just like how you have supported me until now, that’s why??? 

That was why. 

She was waiting for Lux’s return. She was doing what she should do. 

Lux quietly embraced Lisha’s body in front of him. 

Ah……? 

The girl who endured loneliness and sadness, and yet she still looked forward and fought. 

The girl who showed Lux a path of kingship. 

His feeling of love toward Lisha was overflowing. 

Thank you very much, Lisha-sama.? 

……Wait, don’t hug me while I’m dressed like this. I, had just worked until now, I’m smelling of oil right now……I think.? 

Lisha was getting into a panic from being hugged. 

However Lux wouldn’t let go of her body. 

I love you, truly.? 

Nn……, me too, I love you.? 

He gently whispered into her reddening ear. 

Lisha too closed her eyes and lifted her face slightly, waiting for the time their silhouette overlapped. 

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Part 3 

I’m sorry to have made you wait Lisha-sama, uwa……? 

Lux wiped his hair that was wet due to the rain and changed clothes from pilot suit to a loungewear before he headed to the bedroom??there Lisha had changed into a red camisole. 

W-what’s with that uwah. I have really psyched myself to wear this you know? Yoruka advised me.? 

The girl was waiting inside the dim room with only the faint light of lamp illuminating the room. 

The beautiful blonde hair that Lisha had was glowing. Not only that, her figure was giving off an allure that was different from usual. Lux was entranced by her. 

No, that’s, you’re pretty??it made me unconsciously let out my voice.? 

D-don’t say something so embarrassing! But well, thank you……? 

…………? 

They weren’t inside the palace’s drawing room, but the bedroom. 

She intentionally called Lux to her own room??it made him conscious whether he wanted it or not. 

Lux recalled when they first met. He was looming over Lisha in the large public bath. 

At that time, Lisha’s body was hidden by the steam. Even now her height hadn’t changed much from that time, but he got the feeling that she had gotten sexier since then. 

He almost gulped, but to diver his focus he poured a crimson wine into the two wine glasses nearby. 

And then both of them lightly lifted the glasses and toasted. 

T-then. In celebration of the wedding ceremony tomorrow? 

For our future and the new kingdom’s future??? 

Both of them lightly drank the wine. 

The rich aroma filled their nose and spread within their chest. 

It tasted bittersweet. The rich taste felt like it dazzled their eyes and gave them a dreamy state of mind that melted their reasoning. 

Perhaps this is a bit too strong for a drink before sleeping.? 

But, we are just going to rest after this right? Then it’s fine.? 

Lux’s face reddened slightly and he smiled at Lisha. 

It was tiring returning home this late at night, but he was able to meet with this lovable girl whose heart was connected to him. 

The long-awaited wedding ceremony would be tomorrow. 

He was happy enough with that. 

But, 

W-what, we can sleep already? Without doing anything??? 

Tsu……!?? 

Lisha was sitting on the bed with her legs placed in W-shape. She was asking him that with a sidelong glance. 

The unexpected question made a bittersweet and tingly heat to be born inside Lux’s head. 

Was this, an invitation from her? 

(But, Lisha-sama is, don’t tell me??) 

The inside of Lux’s mouth felt dry even though he had just drunk wine. 

……E-err, do you mean a good night kiss? If it’s that??? 

Lux took a deep breath, then he somehow made a gentle smile. 

He wouldn’t be able to calm down without doing that??but. 

You, you must be thinking of me as a little kid huh?? 

Eeh……?? 

Lisha glared at him with blushing cheeks. 

I-is it alright, Lisha-sama?? 

Lux firmed his resolve. Then he also got on the canopy bed. 

The bed sunk slightly with soft elasticity. 

He silently brought his face closer, and then their lips touched once more. 

Hot. 

Somehow it felt like that even though their body temperature should only have risen slightly from the alcohol. 

After exchanging a kiss for several seconds, they parted from each other slowly. Lisha was staring at Lux in a daze. 

I like the kiss just now too but??. What I want to do isn’t that kind of kiss. But the adult kiss. It should be a good time already to do something like that.? 

I-I see-? 

Lisha was also mustering all her courage to the best of her ability, but Lux was also greatly shaken. 

Either way, they were lovers who would marry tomorrow. They had known of each other’s feeling enough. 

That was why, there shouldn’t be any problem at all. 

Even I am a mature lady. A baby cannot be made just from a normal kiss. I at least know that much.? 

Y-yes!? 

Wait, you only know from there! 

He had the urge to retort like that, but he was happy that a girl who was estranged from love affair like Lisha was taking the initiative to approach him. 

(Lisha-sama is mustering her courage. Then I too have to act like a man here……!) 

Thinking that, Lus kept sitting on the bed while his hands went around Lisha’s back. 

T-then, is it alright?? 

The two of them stared at each other. Lux told her that even while his voice was trembling somewhat. 

In respond Lisha looked down shyly while nodding. 

*Slid*, Lisha took off her camisole. 

Underwear with pure white lace came into his view. 

T-that’s……turn around if you can. As expected being watched while I’m doing this is??? 

U-understood.? 

Lux was listening to the rustling sound of fabric for ten seconds after that. 

It’s, fine now……? 

Lisha was now wearing only her underwear inside the room with only the faint light of the lamp illuminating the darkness. 

In addition Lisha was putting the bed sheet over her body. She was staring still at Lux with an expression that was a mix of anxiety and expectation. 

Lisha-sama, you are beautiful.? 

D-don’t stare like that. Although it can’t be helped, this is embarrassing. It’s because it’s you that??nn? 

Lux shortened the distance while Lisha was in the middle of talking and lightly kissed her. 

It makes me happy, Lisha-sama.? 

……I, I see.? 

They stared at each other once more. The sound of their beating heart was getting louder. 

They understood each other even without exchanging words when they both had gotten into the same mood. 

Then, let’s??? 

Ah, wait. I still have two pieces of clothes remaining.? 

Because with them on, we won’t be able to create a baby even after taking all this trouble.? 

……Yes?? 

Lux’s brain came to a halt hearing those mysterious words. 

We can’t make a baby without getting naked, hugging each other, and kissing right? Good grief, the way male and female body work is really a mystery.? 

…………? 

Lux’s brain froze. 

He couldn’t comprehend what Lisha was saying right away. 

Say, Lisha-sama. Where did you learn that??? 

Eei, don’t made me say something like that. From books! Like romance novel or something!? 

…………? 

Lux froze stiff. Then he averted his face. 

Lisha was fidgeting impatiently during that time. Then she leaned closer to Lux. 

That’s why, I have resolved myself right now. Come at me anytime!? 

Lisha said that while spreading open her arms. 

Even though her body was slightly shaking, she put her trust on Lux and acted courageously. 

Lux was feeling bewildered seeing that, even so he suddenly relaxed the tension in his expression and smiled. 

He felt healed by her feeling. 

Yes. I love you, Lisha-sama.? 

He tightly embraced her small body. 

And then the night passed by peacefully. 

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Part 4 

The next day. 

The marriage ceremony of Lux and Lisha were grandly held at the cathedral of the royal capital Lordgallia. 

The hero who saved the world and the princess who is the memento of the previous hero are married!? 

How auspicious! This is the new beginning of the new kingdom!? 

That chore prince has grown up splendidly eh……. Lisha-sama has also worked hard.? 

A horse carriage was running through the capital’s castle town. The cheers of the people were showering the carriage. 

Right now Lux was inside the carriage??together with Lisha who was clad in pure white dress. 

…………? 

Lux and Lisha were waving their hand sometimes to the populace while showing gentle smile. 

Of course, the students of the academy and their comrade-in-arms of the Seven Dragon Paladins from the other countries??all of them were also coming here for their wedding. 

How are you feeling? What’s your impression being welcomed by everyone as the king?? 

The carriage passed through the main street and finally returned toward the palace. 

Midway, Lisha suddenly asked him that from his side when they had completely withdrew inside the carriage. 

Lux hesitated for a bit, then he stared straight at Lisha and answered. 

To be honest, I might be feeling a bit uneasy. What can someone like me do, will I be able to choose the correct future??? 

Since his failure in the revolution, since he became the chore prince. 

Lux had been living all this time while thinking that. 

However??he saw the figure of the ideal ruler from his encounter with Lisha. 

Since then he fought many battles. 

Talked with others. 

Overcame all the dangers and deepened his bonds with the girls. 

The world widened the place where Lux belonged too when he was originally just alone. 

And then now??he was in the future that he reached. 

Things will surely be alright if Lisha-sama is at my side. Surely.? 

I see.? 

Lisha nodded happily with blushing cheeks. 

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I also feel the same. If you are at my side, then surely??? 

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The carriage was slowly passing through the palace’s gate amidst the rain of cheers and applauses.