Book 6: Prologue
After many things happened, things around me finally settled down. Winter finally came as it was scheduled to. I also changed into my thick winter clothing and returned to humanity’s royal capital. Vyvyan left with Lucia when we left the palace. As for our wedding date, we were told we would be notified at another time so I didn’t rush them. Since I don’t have to travel between the two places, I can freely go on intimate strolls with Nier in humanity’s empire and then return to the palace and attend to the jobs I need to attend to. Nier also finally started becoming strongly curious of various things like a girl. However, based on the indifferent attitude she had for merchants and others, it looks as though her innate nature hasn’t changed. She just happens to treat me as a special case.
The orphanage was pretty much the same as always, except that the living quarters of the children had been renovated with the money. They also brought more people on board to help look after the children as well as teachers. Nier really likes that place and she even proudly announced she was now the princess. The dean and everyone at the orphanage gave their blessings, while I continued to watch Nier play with the children from above.
I wonder how much longer it’ll be. Maybe Nier is already pregnant with our child.
“You are here, your majesty.”
Just as Nier and I entered the palace, Castell walked in and bowed to us. I nodded and asked: “I’ve been back for some time now. I haven’t seen you for a while, Castell. Where did you go?”
Castell stood back up, blinked his sly eyes a few times and replied: “Your majesty, I went to the border of the elves and humanity to check up on the progress of the building there. My, elven magic truly is miraculous. Our heavy machines look silly and powerless before their magic.”
“Don’t worry about it. I believe that our heavy machinery will one day be able to do what magic does.”
I was full of confidence since I’ve seen the day humanity’s science made huge leaps. Castell nodded with a smile and then said: “I shall consider your words good luck then, your majesty. Ah, I also heard about your marriage with Miss Gilliante. Congratulations to both of you. Congratulations on finding your loved one, your majesty, and congratulations to you Miss Gilliante for becoming the princess from today.”
“Thank you, Castell.”