âHave you been enjoying your stay?â
âOf course! Thanks to Your Highness, we are having an absolutely delightful time.â
âIâm glad to hear that. The reason I came today is to ask whether anyone would like to accompany me on a short trip tomorrow.â
âA trip?â
âThereâs a scenic ruin nestled in the low mountains nearby. The plan is to take a walk through the mountain trails, visit the ruins, have tea at a nearby convent, spend a peaceful night there, and return the next day.â@@novelbin@@
âOh, how intriguing!â
Sure.
Honestly, the only person in the Redfield family who might find this temple-stay-style trip remotely interesting was me.
But of course, Percival wasnât just looking for a travel companion.
And Father knew that perfectly well.
âNatalie, what do you think?â
ââ¦â¦â
âMy legs are a bit too worn out for hiking these days. It would be wonderful if you could accompany His Highness.â
âYou rolled down a hill multiple times during the hunting tournament and still managed to get back up. What are you talking about?â
âAhem! Thatâs⦠not the point!â
Mother cleared her throat lightly. The unspoken pressure was clear.
Natalie nodded.