Reincarnated as the Legitimate Son of a Duke Family's ~ Just Trying To Live Live My Life Normally, But Somehow I've Got a Harem?~ - Chapter 39 : Their Thoughts

At this point, the discussion was temporarily concluded.

The atmosphere relaxed, and a calm mood settled in.

“So, what ultimately happened?”

“The bottom line is, you’re welcome to come to our place.”

“Father?”

“Yes, that’s right. Serena, do as you please.”

“Really!? Father, thank you!”

She said and embraced Lord Oran.

Her appearance was childlike, and the contrast with her usual demeanor made her look adorable.

It seems that their parent-child relationship was not bad and they were on really good terms.

“Responsibility will be taken care of by Alex.”

“Uh, yes, as much as I can.”

“Y-Yes! You have to take responsibility!”

“Yes, yes, I understand.”

…What’s going on? The negotiation was supposed to be successful, but something doesn’t feel quite right. It’s like we’re misunderstanding something significant.

“Well then… let’s get back to work soon. I apologize; even with this, I have a busy schedule.”

“No, no, thank you for taking the time.”

“Well, it was an enjoyable time. However… aside from my permission, I wonder if her mother will approve?”

“Uh… as a mother, she must be worried.”

Meeting that person… I mean, I have met her. But I’ve never been able to stand up to her.

We got along well, too.

“In that case, should we pay her a visit?”

“I guess we should… but I really don’t want to come to the castle multiple times.”

“Haha, you’re just like that. If I could, I wouldn’t want to come to the castle either.”

“We get along well. After all, relaxing in our rooms is the best.”

“Exactly. That’s why, you know, I… I shouldn’t. I have work to do. I’ll be going ahead, but feel free to come whenever you like. Apart from me, there’s no one in this castle who can restrict your actions. So, it’s okay to come anytime.”

“…I appreciate your sentiment.”

“Yeah, that’s fine.”

And then, he casually left the room.

As always, he’s elusive, or rather… sly.

If you let your guard down in front of him, you might be tricked.

“…Phew, I’m tired.”

“Hmm? Is that so? I thought you two were getting along quite well.”

“Well, we were. It’s not like I get to see him often. Plus, I was nervous about getting his approval…”

“Well, that’s good for now. So, will you come by during the next break?”

“Yes, of course. But before that, I’ll go see Mother.”

“…Right.”

“Come on, let’s go visit her!”

Guided by the cheerful Serena, I left the room.

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[PoV] The King :

It’s been a while since we last met… he’s still an interesting young man.

As I walked down the hallway, I recalled our conversation from earlier and almost burst into laughter.

Even though he’s family, he maintained a composed attitude in front of me… exuded a calm and collectible aura. There were moments when he put on that facade, and he was nonchalant.

Even though I am considered as an intimidating figure by most in this kingdom he seems to not care about it at all.

When we met before, he wasn’t this confident.

…Perhaps he no longer needs to wear a mask?

This might be as Sigurd said. I recalled the conversation from last night.

“Are you in a good mood?”

“Do I look like it?”

“Yes, it’s the best you’ve been in a while.”

“I see. I did get to relax for the first time in a long while. Serena’s cuteness and her acting like a girl of her age were refreshing.”

“I was also delighted to see Serena like that after a long time. Even though there’s a difference in status, it’s important to have someone you can act like a child with.”

It seems Serena likes Alex. I didn’t know about it at first, but I heard from my wife that he was the one she always liked from the beginning.

As a parent, it’s only natural to wish for your child to marry someone they like.

“As you say. To me, both you and your son are someone I care about.”

“Sorry for the trouble. So, what will you do?”

“For now, I don’t have to do anything. If it’s that feeling, things will progress on their own as long as the preparations are made. It’s likely to lead to unsatisfactory results if I interfere. I’ll just make sure not to be a hindrance for now.”

“Yes, I agree with that. I’ll take some measures on my end as well. But… the atmosphere around him has changed, hasn’t it? And more importantly, he has become stronger than before. Probably strong enough to have a decent fight with me.”

“…With the Knight Commander, who is known as the strongest of the Royal Guard? I think that might be an exaggeration.”

“Of course, I won’t lose. But… What about the future? His posture and stance all have changed. I wonder what happened to him. I’m curious.”

He has a keen eye for things.

In other words, there’s that much strength hidden inside him.

And the fact that he’s been hiding it until now.

It ties into the conversation I had with Sigurd yesterday.

“He seemed to have hidden his strength from the start. Honestly, I’ve been too negligent. When I think about it, he’s like a child resembling my kind wife. I made my only son worry… It seems I’ve been a heavy burden on him.”

“Your name is too strong. If he becomes as excellent as you, it could lead to conflict. Well, I didn’t plan for Alex to succeed the throne anyway. It’s just a fulfillment of Serena’s wish.”

“I didn’t intend to either, but what about that second queen and the foolish crown prince? If they were normal, I wouldn’t have any worries. Is there any way to handle them? I could even leave if necessary.”

“No, there’s no need for that. I’m sorry for my negligence. It’s my fault for being so preoccupied with politics. It’s embarrassing. Although I did my best with my own affairs, I neglected child-rearing. I’m ashamed of myself.”

“Don’t worry about it. I made a promise with your father. He asked me to support you until you grow up properly. It’s a promise with my deceased friend.”

“…Thank you very much. Then, from now on, I’ll support your son.”

“No, at this rate, he might handle it himself. Let’s just sit back and watch.”

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