Book 7: Chapter 5
“Onii-sama, what do you need to include in your luggage for your trip to the desert? I have prepared your basic necessities. As for your escort and guards’ preparations, I require your confirmation.”
I took the document Freya handed me and pressed it down onto the table before sighing heavily. Freya looked at me, smiled and said: “Onii-sama, could it be that you do not bear to leave? That is normal. Men always let go of lots of things when they have a wife.”
I rubbed my temples, a habit which I picked up from Elizabeth. I sat off-centre on my chair and replied: “Yeah. I really don’t know what I should do. Both mom and Nier don’t really want for me to go, do they?”
“No. You should not say that. You should say that the princess, your majesty has already prepared for your journey. She has packed your luggage, despite it being just your clothes. But that goes to show that she supports you going to the desert. You are blessed to have such an understanding wife.”
Freya smiled as she looked at me and I looked at her smile and eyes. I still don’t know what emotion her eyes are giving off and what she’s thinking. She’s just a child and yet she possesses such deep and profound thoughts. She noticed my gaze on her so she giggled softly and asked: “Onii-sama, are you concerned about my opinion?”
I nodded as I looked at her and responded: “Uhm. I depend on you lots, Freya, since I’ve always seen you as my sister. I should get my family together to think about this to be fair. So Freya, what do you think about what I want to do?”
She nodded and thought to herself for a moment. She then answered: “That is a very interesting question, onii-sama. Before I answer you, please allow me to preface my answer. Onii-sama, you should be aware that the answer given for the same question will differ depending on one’s identity. So now I am wondering which identity I should answer you as.”
I looked at her with curiosity and said: “Give me your answer from all your perspectives then.”
“Alright, your majesty.” She emphasised the two words “your majesty”. She then answered: “As the proxy of Troy City and as your advisor, Freya believes that it is absolutely vital that you make this trip. It would be best if you can locate the metal. Even if you do not, presenting yourself to the five nations in the desert would not be a bad decision. It is a good move no matter how you look at it.”