Endimion’s sister Iris also met with Duke Hyde for the first time there. The 16-year-old ice, cold princess, made a bombshell announcement, saying she had chosen a husband herself. The memory of their late father’s laying down in shock for an entire day was still vivid.
“Hmm….”
Ground paradise, where a soft and amorous atmosphere hid behind middle-aged and old aristocrats strengthening their political friendship. While the latter would be a dreadful matter for him, Endimion’s intellectual mind went busy.
Before long, one corner of Endimion’s mouth rose softly.
“This is it.”
It was a relaxed smile, with all his troubles and worries having disappeared in a breath.
***
“I’m glad to see you, Tremburn.”
“It’s an insurmountable honor to meet you, my Queen!”
The promising knight, Count Tremburn, was the captain of the guards for the upcoming royal hunting competition. Julia reached out one hand towards him, who wore a white uniform.
It was when Sir Tremburn, who was moved by her actions, stepped ahead for the honor of kissing the Queen’s hand with a red face, that-
Thump!
‘Eu-uht!’
The knight, who suddenly had his shoulder pushed, managed to balance himself. And at the same time, a soft pull drew Julia back.
“Who…!”
Julia looked up in surprise at the warm temperature matching her’s. Endimion, whose firm arm hugged her waist from behind, was staring coldly at the knight.
“Who dares to kiss my Queen?”
“I greet Your Majesty, the King!”
Knight Tremburn stepped back and hurriedly knelt on one leg to show proper etiquette. After confirming that it was her husband, Julia looked forward with reassurance, and gave quick glances at his arm.
“You’re being too polite. With this etiquette, wouldn’t placing your forehead against her hand be enough?”
“I…Yes! This person was imprudent. Forgive me, my Queen!”
The knight quickly apologized. But Endimion was still watching him with sharp eyes. Julia smiled softly, thinking it wasn’t a big deal.
“It’s all right, it wasn’t unpleasant. Please take care of me today.”
And she took a step forward and reached out her hand once more. Knight Tremburn rose eyeing the King’s visage, and held her fingertips slightly and leaned his forehead towards her hand to show respect.
But even before this act was over, Endimion hugged Julia’s waist back again and said,
“Did you wear what I sent you, my Queen?”
Why are you asking that now? In response to Endimion’s unexpected actions, Julia stopped and replied readily.
“Oh… Of course.”
Trembrun, stuck between a married couple’s conversation, faltered and awkwardly stepped back. Endimion asked again, without batting an eyelash towards this movement.
“What is it? Cream color?”
“No, it’s black. The one you gave me as a birthday present last year.”
“I don’t really remember how it looked.”
“I’m wearing it underneath, so I’ll show you later.”
Julia was casually chatting with Endimion, when the knight coughed to gather attention to say,
“Th, then this person will take his leave.”
Endimion nodded as if he had been waiting.
“My Queen and I will be there in 5 minutes, so get ready.”
The knight, who was tense from his cold eyes and voice, greeted them and disappeared. Knight Tremburn, who ran without looking back, was noticeably flustered while organizing the ranks of cavalry and knights.
That was when Julia, who belatedly noticed, blushed and hit the arm wrapped around her waist.
“Oh, my God! He seems to have misunderstood our conversation!”
“What? It was a very good conversation about a hunting suit.”
“Mion!”
This story, that only the two of them knew, was enough to cause a peculiar misunderstanding. Julia looked back and forth countless times, seeing her husband’s calm-face as if nothing had happened.
Well, the one who thinks of it strangely is the one with a dirty mind. I don’t think Endimion said it with any hidden intentions.
“Oh, right.”
Julia looked down at Endimion’s arm, which was still wrapped around her waist, and asked naturally, while pulling away.
“’My’ Queen? What is that?”
Julia looked at Endimion with a curious look. Surprisingly, his blue eyes showed an unusual appearance.
“I call my Queen, my Queen. Is there a problem?”
“Hmm, You’re suddenly calling me in a way you didn’t use to before.”
While Julia tilted her head, Endimion replied vaguely, hugging her waist, which he had only known while dancing at parties and balls.
“I think we need a change now.”
Julia blinked her eyes because he said it nonchalantly. I think his voice was a bit strange, am I misunderstanding?