Chapter 23
“Yoshinobu, is it true that you accepted the dagger?”
Sarina rushed into the room in a fluster.
“Yeah, I accepted it. It’s adorable, isn’t it? Choosing a thank-you gift from one’s belongings and giving it to someone.”
“Do you not know the meaning of the dagger?”
“The meaning of the dagger?”
Sarina held her head in her hands.
And then she explained. Even though the country was different, it seemed that she knew the meaning of the dagger.
“No way, she is still a child. There’s no such implication.”
“It’s not like that at all! Understand, women are like wolves!”
“No, that’s usually how boys…”
“No! It’s not about boys or girls. It’s about prey that looks delicious falling into a hunter’s trap.”
“I’m not fallen to…”
Sarina pointed to the dagger.
“But you’ve already accepted it. Accepting it means you’ve responded to Princess Louise’s romantic interest.”
“No, no, she’s just a kid!”
“She’s already twelve years old. She should have already been looking for a prospective spouse.”
Sarina was at her wit’s end.
At that moment, the door opened once again.
“Yoshinobu, is it true that you accepted the dagger?”
Dean entered the room, just as flustered as Sarina.
“Yeah, it’s right here.”
Dean also held his head.
“Mr. Dean, is it really that significant?”
“Seeing Sarina holding her head, I assume you’ve been explained to. Yes, it is true, it symbolizes engagement. But an engagement between a commoner like Yoshinobu and a royalty… What is Louise thinking?”
“If I return it, will it cause trouble?”
“It would cause trouble. It’s like challenging the royal family to a fight… I’ll talk to my father about it, but can I ask you to keep this quiet as much as possible?”
“That’s fine. I didn’t know about this implication.”
“Thank you. I’ll make sure to not to create any more issues.”
I decided to go along with Dean’s plans to handle Louise’s situation.
Afterward, I met with Louise.
“Miss Louise, I’ve heard from Mr. Dean and Sarina. Why did you do something like this?”
“But if I want to marry Yoshinobu, I thought this was the only way…”
“Even so, you shouldn’t cause trouble for those around you.”
“Then, is Yoshinobu agree if I were to marry some random uncle, even if he’s not someone I know?”
“That’s a bit of an exaggeration, isn’t it?”
“No, there’s no such thing as free choice in royal marriages. I just want to be the wife of the person I choose. Of course, if Yoshinobu has someone else that you like, you can marry as many women as he wants, as long as I’m one of them.”
“Why multiple marriages?”
“Huh? Aren’t you going to? Father also married many women, though?”
Looks like the value of marriage in this world was different.
“Um, I have no plans for marriage yet, let alone multiple marriages. And I don’t even have a partner yet.”
For a moment, Sarina’s face came to mind, but she wasn’t my girlfriend…
“In that case, just do it with me. Even though it may not appear this way, I’m quite confident about my appearance. Besides, I’m still growing, so you can raise me as you like, Yoshinobu.”
Dean entered the room and stopped Louise.
“Stop that. That is not good. What are you even saying?”
“Big brother, don’t butt into conversations between men and women like this.”
“Listen, we’re putting this on hold until Father decides! Mr. Yoshinobu, I’m sorry for causing trouble.”
“I’m fine with it. Besides, being pursued by an adorable girl is also a bonus.”
“Yoshinobu…”
Louise looked at me with passionate eyes.
“Argh, don’t fall for her tricks either, Yoshinobu! And Louise, don’t seduce him!”
Dean quickly separated us in a hurry.
Translator’s rant:
I get frustrated translating this…
She is 12, twelve! WTF!
This is what happen when picking a series to translate without reading the content first….