55 19 Huuta is doing it! (1/2)

--The villa of the Orba Trading Company.

It was somewhat smaller than the headquarters that Huta had visited a few days ago, but still a large mansion.

This mansion, owned by Beatrix under a false identity, was a place used only to conduct business negotiations and clandestine transactions that were difficult to make public.

Recently, it has been functioning as a meeting place for a certain girl, but today Beatrix came to this place again.

She carried things out in private, so that no one would know she was here.

When she arrived at the mansion, she was overheard by Wind, who had brought her along, and her expression changed blatantly. She walked into the house with a look on her face as if she had found a bug she hated in the room.

”When the cool alto voice returned with a light knock on the room where he had promised to meet her, Beatrix's scowl deepened.

She's always bothering me when I come after her.

She turned her head lightly and opened the double doors.

”Sorry to keep you waiting--

The parlor was meticulously clean.

I'm not sure what to make of it.

It's no problem that she, as a princess, is sitting on the sofa in the back as if it were a matter of course.

The fact that she is making tea without permission - she probably has her own tea leaves - is also fine.

But the man sitting next to you...

”Mr. Futa!　Hokoku?

”...... Yes. A land of priests that won't allow witches to survive. I'm sure you're visiting this country right now with the return of the king.

I can't believe it.

It was the very trauma that had shattered his chair at close range.

I'm not sure what to say.

You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few of them.

I was irritated by his rudeness, but so was Beatrix, who was trembling and pointing at Futa in surprise.

”Why are you here?

”Did you get permission from Master Lilac?

”Princess Lilac!

She was about to say Lilac, but she forced herself to raise her voice.

But Lilac was having none of it.

I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who's had a bad experience.

After all.

”You can call me Lilac. Oh, you can call me sister if you want.

I won't call you that if I die, you idiot!

After swearing, Beatrix immediately knew what was going on.

Beatrix strode over to the table and shouted with both hands as the saucer shook vigorously.

What about ......?　What's that?　I'm sure you're not the only one.

”Oh, it was a secret, Lilac?

I didn't even tell her!

I'm not sure what to make of it, but I think it's a good idea.

In addition, Lilac caught sight of Wind leisurely waiting at the entrance of the door, and slowly put the cup back in the saucer she had picked up.

Of course it's a secret. I don't want anyone to suspect her of any ties to the trade union, but more importantly, no one will ever know that she has royal blood in her veins.

”Oh, really? Then I'll keep quiet.

Good.

No, it's not!

You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few of them.

She was not intimidated by his sharpness.

But the look in her eyes gave Beatrix away.

He sat down on the sofa facing her and muttered in disgust.

How much trust do you have in me? ....... If that's the case, say so from the start, it's a complete miscalculation. ......

You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few of them.

I'm not sure what to say. I never thought I'd be talking to someone who'd tell me his secrets.

I've never put this much faith in anyone in my life.

That's why I let my guard down.

Never in her life had she placed such trust in someone. Beatrix had never dreamed that this was the man.

Beatrix murmured, but Lilac shook her head.

I don't think we've developed a relationship that can be called trust.

”What?

What do you mean?　I've never been able to build a relationship of trust.

I'm just trying to make you trust me.

...... What's the difference between that and trust?

Beatrix's head only bent further.

...... Okay, fine. If that's what you're going for, then fine.

Tired of the hassle, Beatrix abandoned her thoughts and placed the basket at her feet on the table.

She opened it to a platter of her favorite sweets, picked up a cupcake and began to eat it.

I see, if they behave like this even in front of the princess, it makes sense that they are sisters.

Futa nodded to herself.

Beatrix eating endless sweets, and Lilac leaning against a cup of tea.

Needless to say, it's more graceful.

Indeed, the way they stroke their lips when they think may be something the two sisters have in common.

--but.

...... What are you staring at?

No.

If you got something to say, say it.

I don't mind if you're the only one. ......

It was a little hard to say the words that popped into my head.

He didn't care about Beatrix, but he didn't want Lilac next to him to catch fire.

Nevertheless. But now that Lilac was aware of his behavior, it was too late.

”Hooter. I told you. I told you to speak up, even if it's inconvenient for me.

”...... I understand.

It's unusual for Futa to scratch his cheeks in a slightly embarrassed manner.

But he was determined to say.

You're Lilac-sama's sister, why are you such a ......

”Oh no, what?

He stared at her from top to bottom, desperately trying to choose his words.

But his vocabulary was not large.

He's a dick.

”Dick. ......?

A cupcake rolled across the table.

--Futa regretted saying that.

Wind, standing in front of the door, smiled.

Lilac quietly reached for her tea, realizing why she was so concerned.

It was implied that she had a good figure. However, it was probably forbidden for Futa to mention the princess's appearance, much less her body.

No offense, but...

You've got a point, ......!

It seems that Beatrix was the only one offended.

Lilac was about a meret and just under seventy selches tall. If you measured her properly, she'd be about 66 or 67 Celcius.

Beatrix, on the other hand, must have been less than a meret and 40 selchi.

Her style, which can be clearly seen when she is lying on her back, is like a so-called ”skillet”, and pasta seems to be very easy to boil. Maybe it's because she's been into cooking lately.

Lilac, on the other hand, is a well-proportioned, slender, beautiful princess, though not as beautiful as she is emphasized. I used to be concerned about her baby face, but she is such a beautiful girl that it works as a charm.

The same goes for her hairstyle.

Her straightened silver hair is a glorious scent that captures people's eyes every time it is swept, and the hair ornaments she wears are also a beautiful expression of her nobility.

Beatrix's hair is tied high on her head, which emphasizes her youthfulness, and her hair, which is probably of good quality, is spread out softly, which, combined with her size, seems to reduce her size by one level.

In conclusion, even if the gestures are similar, why is the atmosphere so different?

The above is all Futa's subjective opinion.

”He's going to be so good-looking that you won't even recognize him!　Leave him alone!

”My appearance hasn't changed since I was your age.

Why did you just say that?

The cold words that came out of Lilac's mouth, without saying a word to anyone, seemed to be enough to irritate Beatrix.

But then Huta suddenly realized.

Since I was your age. It sounds like you're a little older than I am, when you say it like that.

”How old is ...... Beatrix?

I counted fourteen.