"Lord Rid ...... what does it mean that the 'kitten' that Lady Meldy is holding is a 'tia' ......?"
Prince Lacis looks at the biscuit in the form of a kitten that Mel is holding, and then gives me a quizzical look.
For him, the person he had feelings for was suddenly told that she was a 'kitten'.
He won't be easily convinced.
Even Fara and Asuna, who know the existence and identity of 'Tia', have a puzzled expression on their faces, not understanding the intention of my statement.
'Well ......, I thought it would be quicker if you saw it than if I explained it with my mouth. However, I would like you to keep absolutely no word of it to anyone else, if that's all right.'
'Okay. I will not say anything else about what I see or hear here. That's fine with Fara and Asna too."
'Yes, brother.'
Fara and Asuna's eyes sparkle with interest while they are bewildered by
the serious expression on Prince Reyesis' face.
After the two nodded to Prince Reycis' words, I shifted my gaze to Mel and Biscuit.
'Biscuit. I'm sorry, but could you take on the form of 'Tia' for me?'
Biscuit in kitten form, who was in Mel's arms, let out a sigh, 'Haa......', and I feel as if she had a dumbfounded expression on her face.
And at the same time, Cookie in kitten form gave me a piercing look, and I involuntarily made a batty face, 'u......'.
However, when Mel said, 'Biscuit, please', Biscuit reluctantly slipped out of Mel's arms, as if to say, 'Oh dear'.
Eventually, Biscuit moved to a position where we could all see him.
Prince Lacis, who had been watching the series of exchanges, remained dubious, not quite understanding the intention.
Soon after, a gradual change occurs shortly after Biscuit takes a deep breath.
Biscuit, who had been in kitten form, changes into a human form, becoming semi-transparent and liquid.
Everyone present is watching the change in Biscuit with amazement at what is happening before their eyes.
Eventually, the change in the biscuit subsides and the translucent state is transformed into a human being.
Then, a 'pretty girl in a maid's outfit' with her eyes closed appeared in front of us. Tia', who is 'a pretty girl in a maid's outfit?
The biscuit slowly opens its eyes after the change is over and smiles prettily at everyone present.
"......⁉"
Prince Lacis is astonished by the appearance of Biscuit, who is definitely a 'Tia' in appearance.
That's right, I myself had a similar reaction when Biscuit changed into 'Tia'.
At that time, Mel shows a cute, smug face.
'Eh, heh, heh, heh. This is 'Tia'.
'Oh, sure, it looks like a 'Tia' ......, but what in the world is this ......?'
Prince Lacis is puzzled, and I make my mind up to him.
'I am sorry, . In fact, the one that brother Leisis had seen in Renalute before was 'Tia', the form that Biscuit, the 'slime', had turned into. ......"
......⁉ What the hell, Lord Rid, is that a true story?!"
"Yes. ......"
I began to explain to Prince Lacis, whose voice was getting louder due to surprise.
When I was explaining this, Mel and Danae were looking at me with a blank expression, but needless to say, everyone else was looking at me with a stony gaze.
I think Cookie's piercing glare was starting to mix with a little bit of murderous intent.
Even in such a situation, I desperately continued talking to Prince Lacis with my face scrunched up.
The story I told him was this.
When I first visited Renalute to meet Farah.
I found and saved a demon guard being attacked by men who looked like wild thieves, and they took to me.
And I decided to spend some time with them, as I thought this must be some kind of chance.
During the visit, I found out that the demons were "Shadow Cougar" and "Slime", which live in the Demon Forest.
The shadow cougar was named Cookie and the slime was named Biscuit.
Prince Lacis listens with a serious look on his face.
But needless to say, when Mel tilted her head at the content of the conversation and was about to say something, I quickly covered her mouth.
Mel blinked her eyes a few times, then seemed to have guessed what was going on and listened to me silently after that.
I continued talking and discovered that this 'slime', Biscuit, actually has the ability to transform, which he showed in front of me.
I explained that because of this, he had been attacked by people who looked like wild thieves.
I then told him that it was "Marein Kondroy" who was organising the thieves.
At that moment, Prince Lacis huffed.
'That "Marein Kondroy" who disappeared suddenly, with a constant stream of dark stories behind him? Certainly sounds like a story he'd like. ...... But I first met Tia in Fara's room.
"Well, that's ......."
I winced, and Fara cleared her throat.
'I will explain that to you. At that time, when I heard that 'Biscuit', the demon slime, had the ability to transform, I insisted on showing it to you. Wasn't that right, Master Rid?"
Fara smiled smugly as she looked at me.
Apparently, she intends to match our conversation.
I nodded with a huff.
'Yes, yes. Fara is right. But at that time, I couldn't be with you because I had some business to attend to, so I sent you to visit with Deanna.
What a ......."
Prince Lacis, with a look of disbelief on his face and a hand over his mouth, stared at the figure of "Tia", and then he hastened to look at her.
'No, but it's still strange. If she is really Tia, she has not spoken a word yet. If she is really Tia, then she should be able to converse.'
'Well, that's ......'
I winced as he hit a sore spot.
As for the conversation, it would be hard to fool him .
I've gone this far, but should I now say that Tia was me in disguise? At that moment, Biscuit came to my side and whispered in my ear, shaking his head, 'Oh dear'.
'Hmmm, Rid-sama. You owe me one."
'He......⁉ Biscuit, what...... are you doing now?'
Biscuit coughs deliberately and then turns his attention to Prince Reyes.
'It's been a long time, Master Lacis."
The voice of Biscuit, Tia, suddenly sounded out.
Her voice sounds similar to mine and Mel's. She finishes her words and then turns to Curtis.
When she had finished her words, she gave a polite curtsey greeting.
Her gesture was so beautiful that it reminded me of Mel's greeting she had shown earlier in the Honmaru Palace.
While everyone present, including me, was dumbfounded, Prince Reyes made a startled remark.
'......⁉ Tia, Tia, it really was you ‼?"
'If not me, who do you say it is? If necessary, I can tell you here what Master Lacis said to me before.'
'No, no, that's not the place ...... to do that.'
Biscuit's firm response seemed to make Prince Reyesis believe what he had just said.
Biscuit, who shook its head a little to the side, muttered to Prince Reyes as if to admonish him.
'It's a ...... shame that Master Rid was trying to save face for Master Lacis.'
'What do you mean by face ......?'
Biscuit is a very good choice for the people who are looking for a new style of shoes and boots.
'Well, you see,...... what was it? 'Let's see, you know, people who are married to other humans. ......"
'You mean married people?'"
'Yes, that's it, ‼.'
When I answered his question, Biscuit smiled brightly and nodded with a puff of his head.
Then, returning his gaze to Prince Lacis, he told me clearly.
'I ...... Biscuit aka Tia, the black cat there. I'm Cookie's wife. I can't answer for your feelings, Master Lacis.'
'Na ......⁉ didn't you like Master Rid? Oh, no, before that, you were a demon. I see,...... that's what you mean by "my face"."
Prince Lacis, surprised at Biscuit's words, is shocked and disheartened to find that the man he has befriended is a demon, and a married one at that.
However, to Prince Lacis, Mel muttered to him as if she had understood everything.
'Yes, Prince Lacis, do you judge people on the basis of their appearance?"
'Oh, no, Meldy-dono. I don't mean that in any way, ......."
"Then what do you mean?"
It seems that Prince Lacis also did not expect to be pursued by Mel, and is in a panic.
But Mel kept talking.
I think it's important to remember that the feelings you have for someone, no matter who they are, are real, right, Lacis-sama? I think that's very important."
'Yes, yes. Meldy-dono is right, the feelings I had and the driving force behind my various activities are certainly .......
Prince Lacis, who was surprised by Mel's words, turned over as if to think a little.
Eventually, he clapped his hands vigorously on his knees and made a 'pan' sound, then looked up and turned a passionate gaze on Biscuit.
'Tia, once again, Biscuit. It is true that I fell in love with you and had a good dream. Be happy with Cookie-dono and .......'
'Thank you. 'Thank you, Prince Lacis.'
Biscuit again bows briefly to Prince Reyesis and makes a bail.
Cookie also seems not too full of it.
After a series of exchanges, Mel smiles at Prince Reishisu with a cute smile.
'Ehehe, Prince Laicis ni-sama, you're so cool.'
'......⁉ Yes, well, thank you ......, Meldy-dono.'
For a while after that, the situation of us encouraging Prince Reyesis continued.
But I watched the whole scene, Diana and Asuna are looking down, shaking their shoulders.
And Farah, for some reason, looked at Prince Lacis and me in turn and made a gesture as if she was patting down her chest, and I was puzzled.
Prince Lacis, who eventually regains his energy, stands up quickly on his own.
'Well, I'll leave you first, since I'm sure you have something to talk about with Master Rid and Fara.'
After saying this, he moves to the door of the room.
I moved with him to the door to see him off.
Prince Lacis then pulls out the pocket watch I gave him from his pocket.
"I almost forgot. I thank you, Mister Rid, for giving me such a wonderful gift".
'No, I am honoured that you are pleased.'
When I replied with a smile, Prince Lacis smiled and whispered in my ear.
'Well, Master Rid's sister, Lady Meldie, has she been engaged yet?"
'There's no way she's ...... engaged. She is my sister, you know. Besides, the marriage between me and Princess Farah is a special case. How can Mel be engaged or married at her age now?'
I thought I answered normally, but apparently I had unwittingly made a sullen face, and Prince Lacis's face drew in.
Lord Rid, you don't have to look so scared about anything. But, well, if you ...... want me to ......."
'...... brother Lacis. If you are thinking of something bad, I will be angry with you again.'
Perhaps sensing the sting of my words, he huffed and said, "Sorry, sorry. Then, I'll leave you with this," he muttered.
Then, smiling at someone behind me, this time Prince Reisis left the room.
After he left the room and slowly closed the door, I muttered in a whisper that no one could hear.
'Huh... ...... Tia's next to 'Mel'. I wonder if brother Lacis is a lovebirds ...... or if he likes my and Mel's face? Then, maybe even my mother. ......"
At that moment, I suddenly imagine my mother and Prince Lacis meeting face to face.
Yes, I'm sure that Prince Reyesis will be fawning over my mother.
But at the same time, the face of the father with a devilish look on his face also comes to mind and I feel a chill, I shake my head vigorously to the side to erase my imagination.
"Lord Rid ...... what does it mean that the 'kitten' that Lady Meldy is holding is a 'tia' ......?"
Prince Lacis looks at the biscuit in the form of a kitten that Mel is holding, and then gives me a quizzical look.
For him, the person he had feelings for was suddenly told that she was a 'kitten'.
He won't be easily convinced.
Even Fara and Asuna, who know the existence and identity of 'Tia', have a puzzled expression on their faces, not understanding the intention of my statement.
'Well ......, I thought it would be quicker if you saw it than if I explained it with my mouth. However, I would like you to keep absolutely no word of it to anyone else, if that's all right.'
'Okay. I will not say anything else about what I see or hear here. That's fine with Fara and Asna too."
'Yes, brother.'
Fara and Asuna's eyes sparkle with interest while they are bewildered by
the serious expression on Prince Reyesis' face.
After the two nodded to Prince Reycis' words, I shifted my gaze to Mel and Biscuit.
'Biscuit. I'm sorry, but could you take on the form of 'Tia' for me?'
Biscuit in kitten form, who was in Mel's arms, let out a sigh, 'Haa......', and I feel as if she had a dumbfounded expression on her face.
And at the same time, Cookie in kitten form gave me a piercing look, and I involuntarily made a batty face, 'u......'.
However, when Mel said, 'Biscuit, please', Biscuit reluctantly slipped out of Mel's arms, as if to say, 'Oh dear'.
Eventually, Biscuit moved to a position where we could all see him.
Prince Lacis, who had been watching the series of exchanges, remained dubious, not quite understanding the intention.
Soon after, a gradual change occurs shortly after Biscuit takes a deep breath.
Biscuit, who had been in kitten form, changes into a human form, becoming semi-transparent and liquid.
Everyone present is watching the change in Biscuit with amazement at what is happening before their eyes.
Eventually, the change in the biscuit subsides and the translucent state is transformed into a human being.
Then, a 'pretty girl in a maid's outfit' with her eyes closed appeared in front of us. Tia', who is 'a pretty girl in a maid's outfit?
The biscuit slowly opens its eyes after the change is over and smiles prettily at everyone present.
"......⁉"
Prince Lacis is astonished by the appearance of Biscuit, who is definitely a 'Tia' in appearance.
That's right, I myself had a similar reaction when Biscuit changed into 'Tia'.
At that time, Mel shows a cute, smug face.
'Eh, heh, heh, heh. This is 'Tia'.
'Oh, sure, it looks like a 'Tia' ......, but what in the world is this ......?'
Prince Lacis is puzzled, and I make my mind up to him.
'I am sorry, . In fact, the one that brother Leisis had seen in Renalute before was 'Tia', the form that Biscuit, the 'slime', had turned into. ......"
......⁉ What the hell, Lord Rid, is that a true story?!"
"Yes. ......"
I began to explain to Prince Lacis, whose voice was getting louder due to surprise.
When I was explaining this, Mel and Danae were looking at me with a blank expression, but needless to say, everyone else was looking at me with a stony gaze.
I think Cookie's piercing glare was starting to mix with a little bit of murderous intent.
Even in such a situation, I desperately continued talking to Prince Lacis with my face scrunched up.
The story I told him was this.
When I first visited Renalute to meet Farah.
I found and saved a demon guard being attacked by men who looked like wild thieves, and they took to me.
And I decided to spend some time with them, as I thought this must be some kind of chance.
During the visit, I found out that the demons were "Shadow Cougar" and "Slime", which live in the Demon Forest.
The shadow cougar was named Cookie and the slime was named Biscuit.
Prince Lacis listens with a serious look on his face.
But needless to say, when Mel tilted her head at the content of the conversation and was about to say something, I quickly covered her mouth.
Mel blinked her eyes a few times, then seemed to have guessed what was going on and listened to me silently after that.
I continued talking and discovered that this 'slime', Biscuit, actually has the ability to transform, which he showed in front of me.
I explained that because of this, he had been attacked by people who looked like wild thieves.
I then told him that it was "Marein Kondroy" who was organising the thieves.
At that moment, Prince Lacis huffed.
'That "Marein Kondroy" who disappeared suddenly, with a constant stream of dark stories behind him? Certainly sounds like a story he'd like. ...... But I first met Tia in Fara's room.
"Well, that's ......."
I winced, and Fara cleared her throat.
'I will explain that to you. At that time, when I heard that 'Biscuit', the demon slime, had the ability to transform, I insisted on showing it to you. Wasn't that right, Master Rid?"
Fara smiled smugly as she looked at me.
Apparently, she intends to match our conversation.
I nodded with a huff.
'Yes, yes. Fara is right. But at that time, I couldn't be with you because I had some business to attend to, so I sent you to visit with Deanna.
What a ......."
Prince Lacis, with a look of disbelief on his face and a hand over his mouth, stared at the figure of "Tia", and then he hastened to look at her.
'No, but it's still strange. If she is really Tia, she has not spoken a word yet. If she is really Tia, then she should be able to converse.'
'Well, that's ......'
I winced as he hit a sore spot.
As for the conversation, it would be hard to fool him .
I've gone this far, but should I now say that Tia was me in disguise? At that moment, Biscuit came to my side and whispered in my ear, shaking his head, 'Oh dear'.
'Hmmm, Rid-sama. You owe me one."
'He......⁉ Biscuit, what...... are you doing now?'
Biscuit coughs deliberately and then turns his attention to Prince Reyes.
'It's been a long time, Master Lacis."
The voice of Biscuit, Tia, suddenly sounded out.
Her voice sounds similar to mine and Mel's. She finishes her words and then turns to Curtis.
When she had finished her words, she gave a polite curtsey greeting.
Her gesture was so beautiful that it reminded me of Mel's greeting she had shown earlier in the Honmaru Palace.
While everyone present, including me, was dumbfounded, Prince Reyes made a startled remark.
'......⁉ Tia, Tia, it really was you ‼?"
'If not me, who do you say it is? If necessary, I can tell you here what Master Lacis said to me before.'
'No, no, that's not the place ...... to do that.'
Biscuit's firm response seemed to make Prince Reyesis believe what he had just said.
Biscuit, who shook its head a little to the side, muttered to Prince Reyes as if to admonish him.
'It's a ...... shame that Master Rid was trying to save face for Master Lacis.'
'What do you mean by face ......?'
Biscuit is a very good choice for the people who are looking for a new style of shoes and boots.
'Well, you see,...... what was it? 'Let's see, you know, people who are married to other humans. ......"
'You mean married people?'"
'Yes, that's it, ‼.'
When I answered his question, Biscuit smiled brightly and nodded with a puff of his head.
Then, returning his gaze to Prince Lacis, he told me clearly.
'I ...... Biscuit aka Tia, the black cat there. I'm Cookie's wife. I can't answer for your feelings, Master Lacis.'
'Na ......⁉ didn't you like Master Rid? Oh, no, before that, you were a demon. I see,...... that's what you mean by "my face"."
Prince Lacis, surprised at Biscuit's words, is shocked and disheartened to find that the man he has befriended is a demon, and a married one at that.
However, to Prince Lacis, Mel muttered to him as if she had understood everything.
'Yes, Prince Lacis, do you judge people on the basis of their appearance?"
'Oh, no, Meldy-dono. I don't mean that in any way, ......."
"Then what do you mean?"
It seems that Prince Lacis also did not expect to be pursued by Mel, and is in a panic.
But Mel kept talking.
I think it's important to remember that the feelings you have for someone, no matter who they are, are real, right, Lacis-sama? I think that's very important."
'Yes, yes. Meldy-dono is right, the feelings I had and the driving force behind my various activities are certainly .......
Prince Lacis, who was surprised by Mel's words, turned over as if to think a little.
Eventually, he clapped his hands vigorously on his knees and made a 'pan' sound, then looked up and turned a passionate gaze on Biscuit.
'Tia, once again, Biscuit. It is true that I fell in love with you and had a good dream. Be happy with Cookie-dono and .......'
'Thank you. 'Thank you, Prince Lacis.'
Biscuit again bows briefly to Prince Reyesis and makes a bail.
Cookie also seems not too full of it.
After a series of exchanges, Mel smiles at Prince Reishisu with a cute smile.
'Ehehe, Prince Laicis ni-sama, you're so cool.'
'......⁉ Yes, well, thank you ......, Meldy-dono.'
For a while after that, the situation of us encouraging Prince Reyesis continued.
But I watched the whole scene, Diana and Asuna are looking down, shaking their shoulders.
And Farah, for some reason, looked at Prince Lacis and me in turn and made a gesture as if she was patting down her chest, and I was puzzled.
Prince Lacis, who eventually regains his energy, stands up quickly on his own.
'Well, I'll leave you first, since I'm sure you have something to talk about with Master Rid and Fara.'
After saying this, he moves to the door of the room.
I moved with him to the door to see him off.
Prince Lacis then pulls out the pocket watch I gave him from his pocket.
"I almost forgot. I thank you, Mister Rid, for giving me such a wonderful gift".
'No, I am honoured that you are pleased.'
When I replied with a smile, Prince Lacis smiled and whispered in my ear.
'Well, Master Rid's sister, Lady Meldie, has she been engaged yet?"
'There's no way she's ...... engaged. She is my sister, you know. Besides, the marriage between me and Princess Farah is a special case. How can Mel be engaged or married at her age now?'
I thought I answered normally, but apparently I had unwittingly made a sullen face, and Prince Lacis's face drew in.
Lord Rid, you don't have to look so scared about anything. But, well, if you ...... want me to ......."
'...... brother Lacis. If you are thinking of something bad, I will be angry with you again.'
Perhaps sensing the sting of my words, he huffed and said, "Sorry, sorry. Then, I'll leave you with this," he muttered.
Then, smiling at someone behind me, this time Prince Reisis left the room.
After he left the room and slowly closed the door, I muttered in a whisper that no one could hear.
'Huh... ...... Tia's next to 'Mel'. I wonder if brother Lacis is a lovebirds ...... or if he likes my and Mel's face? Then, maybe even my mother. ......"
At that moment, I suddenly imagine my mother and Prince Lacis meeting face to face.
Yes, I'm sure that Prince Reyesis will be fawning over my mother.
But at the same time, the face of the father with a devilish look on his face also comes to mind and I feel a chill, I shake my head vigorously to the side to erase my imagination.
