「Arg. What is the meaning of this?」
「Uwaaah～!」
Inel, who had been trying to leave the office, saw the intruder burst in and curled his tail, fleeing in panic.
Krea escaped under the desk without hesitation. You should learn a bit more from your older sister, you know? If it were Frea-san, she would have undoubtedly approached without question and kicked him in the groin.
My idiot aniki, who strode in heavily, already had his hand on the sword at his waist.
It felt like he was ready to cut if anything happened… but weren’t there any guards to stop him, saying something like, 『This is within the palace grounds』? Was I not loved by the soldiers?
「Are you listening… you idiot younger brother?」
「I am listening. At least I’m not so idiotic as to be called an idiot by an idiot who barged into the office of the Anti-Dragon Battalion within the castle.」
「Then explain the meaning of this ridiculous application form. Depending on your answer, I will kill you.」
「And now threats… Make sure you pay that fine properly.」
Was this real killing intent…? He was angry in a very quiet way, different from usual, which was scary.
I felt a quiet, overwhelming terror, like staring into the sea at night.
「It means exactly what the application says: I am going to see Her Majesty the Queen, so do not circulate documents or such. Also, Noie is coming with me, so we will be absent for about half a day, including arrangements for the Royal Army.」
Yes. If I took leave on my own, I would just face a mountain of documents and reminders the next day.
But if Noie took leave, we had to arrange soldiers to handle dragons. Occasionally, there were surprise days when they announced, 『Noie-sama is off today』, but apparently, the civil servants running around busily preparing the day before gave it away.
Then, the Idiot Prince put his feet on my desk, exuding an aura as if he was about to slash at me any moment.
「I must have told you several times. Do not go to that place.」
「That’s true. But this time, it can’t be helped. I know who pulled the strings behind the scenes… well, I can guess. Noie herself is fully intent on going. If that’s the case, I, who love Noie dearly, cannot resist. Fulfilling her wishes is my supreme joy, after all.」
「Even if it costs you your life?」
「It can’t be helped. And considering your side as well, I’m not trying to go secretly.」
I had purposely prepared a set of documents, and depending on the other party, we planned to go on a specific date.
「If you want to interfere, go ahead. But we will break through, just Noie and me.」
「…So in the worst case, I just need to silence you.」
「Please be prepared to see Noie get serious.」
Saying this, I moved my chair to show the Idiot Prince the window behind me.
An ahoge that had popped up from below was swaying gently.
So, Noie-san… even if you hide your presence, your ahoge isn’t hidden. Actually, did it have a function like a submarine’s periscope, allowing you to see the surroundings?
However, the idiot aniki also noticed who was behind me and quietly removed his feet from the desk.
「Arg. Let me say just this.」
「Yes?」
「I am serious. Be prepared.」
「……」
Spreading overwhelming killing intent, my idiot aniki left.
What a pain. Recently, there have been too many serious scenes, which is troubling. I basically prefer a relaxed and leisurely pace.
「Thank you, Noie. Please return to work quickly.」
I muttered this, and the ahoge that had popped up from below the window disappeared.
Initially, it had been considered problematic for Noie to use her power near the castle, but since marrying me, the rule had been considerably relaxed because she wouldn’t listen to others anyway.
However, it was only relaxed, not permitted.
「Krea～. Bring out the 『Set of Apology Documents for When Noie Goes Berserk』.」
「Yes, here they are.」
She crawled out from under the desk and placed the set of documents on my desk.
「…Aren’t you well-prepared?」
「Isn’t it just usual? Thanks to that, my drawer is occupied by that set, you know?」
「Ah～. Should we get a bigger desk?」
「I don’t want any more strange documents added, so no thanks.」
Krea, who had started cleaning up quickly, noticed Inel, who had collapsed by the door, and hurried over to him.
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「So, it is the day.」
「Yes.」
I finished my work in the morning and rushed home. Since we were going to see Her Majesty the Queen, I dressed appropriately.
It was an outfit that looked like a uniform or military attire. And of course, Noie was in a dress. Today, she wore a pale yellow-green dress.
Hmph. It might sound like bragging, but my wife is truly beautiful. I wanted to put her in a case and display her.
After killing time watching Noie for a while, a carriage arrived at my residence.
Carriages coming to this location on the outskirts of the Royal Capital were undoubtedly for us. In other words, that must be the pickup carriage mentioned in the letter.
I hadn’t told my idiot aniki about the letter from Lord Wilhelm… Good luck. If you try too hard, you’ll go beyond causing big problems and become a criminal.
The carriage stopped slowly, and a man who looked like a butler opened the door.
Looking at the person who emerged with the butler’s help… my eyes went wide.
A woman in her prime, dressed in a simple yet eye-catching purple dress. I knew this person.
「Pleased to meet you, Lord and Lady Draguknight. I am Sieck von Univance, the wife of Lord Wilhelm, the King’s younger brother, who will accompany you to Her Majesty the Queen’s residence today.」
The person bowing respectfully was unmistakably the Head Maid.
「Nice to… Arg-sama?」
「Heh-hah? …Please take care of us.」
「Ara. Even without blood ties, we are aunt and nephew. Please do not be so stiff. Let us chat comfortably on our way to Her Majesty the Queen.」
Chuckling, I thought she was terrifying from the bottom of my heart.
No matter how I struggled… I didn’t feel like I could win against this person.
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