Gresis’s POV*
While the subjugation of monsters continued, it was decided that we could take turns taking a day off.
I returned to the residence before the date changed.
I got ready for bed and quietly visited Lilith’s private room.
I guess she’s tired from the task of using Healer every day.
She’s already sleeping soundly.
Tomorrow, I have a day off, but Lilith is supposed to go to the royal capital from around 9 o’clock in the morning.
When I entered the bed while being careful not to wake her up, it was unconscious, but she stuck to me perfectly as if she was looking for warmth.
How lovely.
If I don’t try not to touch it. . . no, sometimes I accidently mess with her, but I’m worried about how long it will last.
I said I wasn’t going to love her on the night of the wedding. I want to cancel the words at that time, but I can’t grasp the timing and I still can’t say it.
Five o’clock the next morning.
I woke up so as not to wake up Lilith, and finished the sword swings and training that I do as a daily routine.
I have something important to do today.
I got a handkerchief from Lilith before, so I want to give her something as a thank you. She said,
“If it’s the same color as Gresis’s eyes, I’m happy with anything I can wear.”
She blushed while she told me.
Really, it’s cute.
In the Kingdom of Seiran, it makes sense to appeal who you are with by wearing something of the same color as the eyes of the person you like. She said that.
If I called the merchant to the residence, it seemed that Lilith would notice, so I decided to go to the royal capital to buy it.
The prince of the Tenar Kingdom can walk freely around the royal capital as long as he has an escort.
I don’t need it because I’m a knight in the first place, but at times like this, the butler Dolph will accompany me.
Dolph is a butler now, but a former knight.
“No, your highness wants to buy a present for a woman. I didn’t know the day would come.”
He looked at me with warm eyes full of understanding.
I have something to do. With that reason, I shared a ride in the carriage that Lilith and Crane were riding.
It was fresh that Lilith was surprised when she saw Dolph wearing a sword for the first time.
While Lilith was treating patients, we go to the jewelry store of the royal palace purveyor in the royal capital.
I had the shopkeeper prepare some accessories that women can wear with the same color as my eyes.
Among them, a yellow diamond necklace caught my eye.
A delicate chain and a beautiful yellow stone supported by delicate decorative claws give off a strong presence.
“It’s a very rare stone.”
The shopkeeper explains.
“Your Highness, you have quite a good sense. This seems like it would look good on the Princess. When you look at her face, you can see it, so it’s also an appeal.”
I imagined what Lilith was wearing.
It would certainly look good on her.
However, I felt that it was a little flashy for everyday use.
“Certainly, it might be good at a party.”
Dolph also agreed.
When I looked at the other things prepared, my eyes went to one hair clip.
It was decorated with small citrines, it was elegant without being too flashy, and it will look good on Lilith.
“Citrine is also a very precious stone.”
The owner explained it to me.
I immediately bought the yellow diamond necklace and the citrine hair clip.
I’ll give her the necklace when it’s time to go to the party. I decided.
It’s good to buy a present, but it’s difficult to give it.
It’s not that I’ve never given a present to a woman before.
The beast woman was clear what she wanted, so if I gave her money, she would be satisfied.
Since she can buy whatever she wants, it was mandatory to give gifts, there was no need to worry, and it was easy.
But I didn’t want to give it to Lilith that way.
I want to wear the color of your eyes. She told me.
I’m sure if it’s a yellow one, she’ll take good care of it, whether it’s a button or a stone.
But then I wasn’t convinced.
It was also the first time I chose a present so seriously.
That’s why I want her to be happy, but I wonder if she will like it, if possible, I want to give it to her in the best atmosphere.
Maybe I was too greedy.
The carriage and a walk in the garden, Lilith’s private room…
We had a lot of time to spend together. Nevertheless, I was immaturely jealous of the patient held to Lilith’s chest, and after wasting time due to my desires for monopoly, it was time to go to bed.
“You’re going back to the subjugation from tomorrow. I’m lonely after all.”
Isn’t it now to listen to Lilith’s words and give it to her? It’s only now. I thought so.
“Then, take this instead of me.”
I took out a small box decorated with a pink ribbon from my pocket and gave it to her.
“Thank you for the handkerchief.”
Lilith carefully untied the ribbon, and when she saw the Citrine hair clip in the box, her eyes lit up.
“The stone is the same as the color of Gresis-sama’s eyes. . . thank you very much. I’ll wear it every day.”
She smiled happily and put it on and showed it to me right away.
“It looks good on you.”
“Thank you very much.”
It was worth buying it because she was happy and blushed while checking it in the mirror. I was happy.
Sleeping with Lilith for the first time in a long time was comfortable, and it was a waste to sleep, but I fell asleep right away because I was tired from the night shifts.
The next morning, when I left for my mission, Lilith saw me off with the hair clip I gave her.
It’s a shame to part.
I dropped a kiss on her lips and enjoyed the cute and slightly red Lilith, then I straddled my horse and headed for the mission.
We have to annihilate the monster quickly and come back soon.
I stroked the handkerchief that Lilith gave me and made up my mind.
It’s nice to see a nervous Gresis every once in a while.
I hope you enjoyed this chapter and thank you for reading!
