Gathering again…
On that day, Mia was invited to lunch by Rafina. The luncheon was held at the flower garden on the premises of St. Noel Academy, commonly known as the “Secret Garden.” It was a flower garden surrounded by pale pink flowers. They were in full bloom and Mia was enjoying their scent while also enjoying the fine food that Rafina prepared.
“This is really delicious, Mia-neesama!”
By the way, today, Bel and Anne are also accompanying her.
Before the super luxurious lunch, Bel had a big smile on her face.
“Ufufu, Bel looks really adorable when she is eating.”
Rafina happily looked at Bel.
“Ehehe, it’s so delicious, I can’t help it.”
Rafina traded Bel’s smile with a smile. Until recently, Mia thought that Bel was afraid of Rafina…
This child really knows how to get along with people, doesn’t she? Maybe she can make a good living in this world.
Mia then realized that people always wear gentle smiles when they were interacting with Bel.
In terms of age, she should be just one year younger than Abel or Sion. But she’s being treated like a child…
“Mia-san.” Suddenly, Rafina spoke to her. “Bel is an important person to you, right?”
“Of course! She’s my precious gra–” granddaughter. Mia luckily caught herself on time and swallowed the rest of her words.
“Sister. She’s my precious sister!”
“Oh, it’s rare for Mia-san to hesitate… Fufu, Mia-san must really like her father.”
Rafina still thought that Miabel was the emperor’s illegitimate child. It was Mia who made such a scenario, so she can’t say anything about it.
So she believes I’m jealous because Father went and had another kid with someone else… that seems to be abit upsetting.
Mia doesn’t particularly hate her father, but… she didn’t want people to think that she liked him all that much either. She was on puberty… a really difficult age.
Anyway,
“So what about Bel?”
“I was just thinking that if Bel was really an important person for you, then we should arrange an attendant for her. Otherwise, the Chaos Serpents might take advantage of her.”
“An attendant? For me?”
Bel gave a puzzled look.
“Yes, I thought it would be difficult for Anne to take care of Bel as well.”
“Well… Bel can do most things by herself, so the burden is not that much. But I regret not being able to take classes with milady.”
That’s right. How many times have I wanted Anne to be with me…
Mia agrees in her heart.
If Bel could have a reliable attendant, then that would be better. The problem was finding the right person.
If it’s someone recommended by Rafina… Ah!
Mia hurriedly spoke up.
“But I would like Bel to stay in the same room as us.”
“Huh? But wouldn’t that be crowded?”
She can’t deny that, but… Mia wanted to prepare a situation where she could consult Bel at any time.
“It’s okay. There’s no problem. There are various things I want to talk with her about…”
“Oh, fufufu. Mia-san is unexpectedly sweet to your little sister.” Rafina laughed, then put her hand on her cheek. “In that case, Bel will be in the same room as Mia for the time being.”
“Thank you for your consideration.”
“So, once again about Bel’s attendant, I have someone in mind.”
Having said that, Rafina clapped her hands. With that signal, a girl entered.
“Oh, you are…”
“Long time no see, Princess Mia.”
“Well, well! If it’s not Lynsha, it’s been a while.”
Mia couldn’t help but smile at the nostalgic face she met again after several months. She hasn’t seen her since the revolution in Remno Kingdom. She had heard that she was given a lenient punishment with the help of Abel and Rafina… Looking directly at her face, she felt a little relieved.
“I’m glad you’re doing well.”
“Both my brother and I are very much in debt to your mercy.”
Lynsha bowed her head deeply.
“Oh my. That’s a very deferential attitude… What’s gotten into you?” Mia tilts her head slightly. The last time they spoke, Lynsha spoke to her casually.
“No, no… as expected, that…, to Her Royal Highness the princess of the Tearmoon Empire… I can’t be disrespectful.”
“Fufufu, Disrespectful? If I didn’t give you a hard time after you and your buddies kidnapped me, then I certainly won’t do that now. Just keep on speaking to me casually. It gives me the creeps when you talk like that.”
Mia said jokingly. Lynsha looked dumbfounded, then after looking at Rafina’s face for confirmation…
“Then I’ll take your word for it.”
She shrugged her shoulders as if giving up.
“So, Lynsha-san will serve as Bel’s attendant?”
Indeed, Lynsha is hostile to the Chaos Serpents. And after going through such crisis together in the past, she felt a sense of kinship with her.
“Thank you, that would be very helpful for Bel.”
“No, thank you. Having the chance to study here in Saint Noel is a dream come true.”
In response to Mia’s honest thanks, Lynsha looked a little embarrassed.
“Ufufu, Lynsha was so happy to be able to help Mia-san that she accepted the job right away.”
“Hey, Rafina-sama!”
Mia smiled happily at Lynsha, who was unusually flustered. Then she turned to Bell.
“Bel. This is Lynsha-san.”
“Is that so? Nice to meet you, Lynsha-san. My name is Miabel. Please call me Bell. Miss Mia is my gran—.”
“My little sister. She’s my father’s illegitimate child. Something that can’t be revealed to the public.”
“Okay. I won’t pry.”
Rafina, who was quietly watching the situation, smiled elegantly.
“Ufufu, good for you. Then it’s decided. And there’s another person I want to introduce to Mia-san. Come over, Monica-san.”
With Rafina’s voice as a signal, a woman dressed in a maid outfit came in.
“It’s my first time to meet you. Your Highness Princess Mia. My name is Monica Buendia.”
“Monica-san…? Oh, maybe you were at Abel’s place…”
Unusually for Mia, she remembered the name.
I’m pretty sure that she’s the one that made Abel happy when he told me about her.
Mia got a little annoyed at Abel at that time, who seemed happy to talk about a woman she didn’t know.
Hmm, so this is Monica. Hmm, heh. That’s right! Abel has a thing for older women.
Seeing Monica again, Mia puffed out her cheeks.
“At that time, thanks to Her Highness, my friends were able to receive clemency.”
“No, the feeling is mutual. Without you, Remno Kingdom would have faced a much worse fate.”
Mia changed her expression to a smile…
Hmmph! I will never hand over Abel to you!
… but in her heart, she was ready for a fight.
Thus, those who oppose the Chaos Serpent continued to gather under Rafina’s arrangements. At the same time, Mia received a certain news from the empire. That is…
