Book 3: Chapter 29: DLC: The Sea Part 6 1/2
I was currently at Imperial Princess Charlotte’s holiday house which was located in the Flamefield Empire. While gazing at the water horizon visible from the terrace, I sensed someone approaching from behind. I could tell that it was Lady Sophia just from the sound of her footsteps and her presence even without having to look. So, when I turned around and saw the young girl standing before me, my breath caught in my lungs. My Lady was wearing western-style town-girl clothing[1].
“Cyril, I am initiating a date. Prepare yourself,” the cute young girl boldly declared these adorable words.
“…Lady Sophia. Are you using some kind of battle jargon while speaking about a date…?”
“What are you saying, Cyril?”
Apparently not self-aware at all, Lady Sophia tilted her head in puzzlement.
“Ah, you just seem quite enthusiastic.”
“That’s because I want to go on a date. We wouldn’t be able to have a date if I looked like I always do when we go out, right? Moreover, Her Highness Charlotte’s party is taking place tomorrow as well.”
“…I see.”
We were in another country. Both the mansion and private beach belong to Imperial Princess Charlotte so, we were pretty much allowed to do whatever we wanted, but in the unlikely event that something happens to us, it would grow into an international problem. Even if there was actually just a one-in-ten-thousand chance of danger, we couldn’t just ignore the guards.