「To be honest, all I wanted was the status of the King’s Brother’s wife. So, I took advantage of the chaos to threaten my husband… and politely asked him to take me as his second wife. After that, I took my husband’s letter to the castle, threatened His Majesty… and after a thorough discussion, I hid the status of second wife and had him allow me to work in that mansion as the Head Maid. To tell the truth, by the time I came to the castle as a 『maid』, Argusta-sama’s former family no longer attempted to attack Ilham-sama. Yes. I went out on moonless nights and thoroughly threatened them… I believe it was good that we held a place for discussion.」
For some reason, I was in seiza properly on the carriage seat, listening to an explanation that frequently included the word 『threaten』.
I didn’t understand why, but my body moved on its own. Noie, sitting next to me, was also in seiza properly, imitating me. She was probably just copying me and didn’t understand the meaning.
「Certainly, if it were only about status, as the King’s Brother’s wife, I would be asked to appear at ceremonies if anything happened… but honestly, I dislike such places as they are suffocating. Therefore, I hide my status as much as possible. Excluding His Majesty the King, there are only a few people who know my status. The two princes, excluding Argusta-sama, should not know either.」
It was her usual Head Maid-like speech, but with her in a dress, it felt like being lectured by a scary aunt.
「Oh? Why are you so frightened? Do you perhaps think of me as a scary aunt or something?」
「Not at all. Sieck-san is a very kind aunt.」
「Very well. However, if I am called 『Obasan (Auntie/Old Lady)』, murderous intent wells up inside me, so please continue to call me the 『beautiful and kind Head Maid』 as before.」
Aren’t you making an unreasonable request so casually?
「I’ve never called you that!」
「Oh… Have I not been called that?」
「Have been called～」
Who is this person? As soon as her identity was revealed, she started threatening me too.
Overwhelmed by her presence, I lost my balance for a moment. I almost fell toward Noie, but she maintained a certain distance, avoiding the collision.
Then, the Head Maid’s eyes narrowed.
「By the way, Argusta-sama.」
「Ah～. Beautiful and kind Head Maid-sama? You can drop the honorifics.」
「…Let us do so when we are alone or speaking with family. Also, such forced flattery is irritating. Just 『Head Maid』 is fine.」
「Didn’t you tell me to say it myself?」
「Oh?」
「…It’s nothing.」
I felt like a frog being stared at by a snake… Although it was meaningless, I suddenly wanted to eat takoyaki. This was bad. Due to tension and fear, my thoughts were entering enemy-retreat mode. Calm down, escapism.
「That aside, Argusta. There is a distance between you and your wife since a while ago… Are you already in such a state despite being newly married?」
「You know, right? Since we talked about various things, you know, right?」
「Oh… Are you still in the middle of a fight?」
Was it my imagination that her gaze looked like, 『What are you doing… you scum』?
This person is amazing. She threatens by default.
「We have technically made up. But until it is completely resolved, I am prohibited from any physical contact other than patting her head.」
「Is that so. Noie.」
「…Yes.」
「Why such a thing?」
「……」
Noie’s ahoge spun around.
Probably thinking it was part of the punishment, or perhaps it was an impulsive remark… I’ll bet on Noie having said it without thinking.
「…For some reason?」
「To force a young husband into abstinence is wonderful. Next time, shall we make that Stud King abstain for ten days as well? That might calm his libido a little.」
「I think that would probably be impossible.」
「…Indeed, that stud is.」
Sieck-san, averting her gaze, muttered something dangerous like, 『Shall I cut it off?』
If you’re going to cut something, please make it the golden balls. Urinating would become a huge problem.
「Arg-sama. What is a stud?」
「……」
My wife had just thrown an incredible question at me. How was I supposed to answer that?
「A stud, you ask. Very well, Noie. A stud is…」
Sieck-san began to vividly describe various aspects of the adult world.
Even Noie, who hadn’t understood at first, seemed to grasp what was being discussed halfway through, and she listened with her ears turning bright red. Yes, she was listening without escaping. Surprisingly, Noie seemed interested in this kind of talk.
「Therefore, if you [Beep] while [Beep]ing your [Beep] and [Beep] the [Beep], Argusta will be overjoyed. Do you understand?」
「…Yes.」
She understood. If she understood that, I would dry up every night.
But Noie, showing enthusiasm, clenched her hand tightly and glanced at me repeatedly.
She was truly a troublesome wife. Even though she gained knowledge but couldn’t execute it… what did she intend to do?
「So, Argusta. You still haven’t told Noie the things you cannot tell her, have you?」
「…Yes.」
「Because she cannot hear that, Noie’s desires are pent up, and she has been repeating minor mistakes at work recently.」
「Is that so?」
「……」
Noie smoothly averted her gaze from me.
Looking at the daily reports where nothing was written, Frea-san or Lutte must have been considerate. Unnecessarily so.
「Well, that problem might also be resolved if you meet Her Majesty the Queen.」
「…Really?」
「Yes. Of course.」
No, it’s impossible. It’s something absolutely unspeakable. Besides, Her Majesty the Queen shouldn’t know either.
「Well, let’s leave that for when you meet. Noie. I have a request for you today.」
「…Yes.」
「I would like you to act affectionately in front of Her Majesty the Queen. Just holding hands… can you do that?」
Noie seemed to hesitate for a moment, but then timidly took my hand.
「Thank you, Noie.」
Sieck-san’s eyes, smiling softly, were very warm, and she truly looked like an aunt.
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