“I’m finally back—-!”
I put my feet on the ground of the Tenar Kingdom, and when I see the knights stretching out, I smile.
Around the beginning of October when the departure was decided, the leaves of the trees had not yet turned red, but now that it is December, the leaves have already fallen, it is snowing, and the silver world is spreading.
The exhaled breath is white, the outside air is cold, and the tip of the nose turns red.
I realized the passage of time of two months.
When we arrived at the Kingdom of Tenar around 4 o’clock in the evening, we went to the audience where His Majesty King Leroy was waiting and reported on our return.
I was always nervous about going to the audience room.
But today is different.
Rather than the tension, the joy of meeting His Majesty King Leroy and Her Royal Highness Queen Denise was winning.
His Majesty King Leroy, who sits on the throne, was still dignified.
Her Royal Highness Queen Denise sitting next to him and Prime Minister Ethan, who is waiting close by, look fine.
“Grace, the commander of the Royal Monster Subjugation Unit, his wife, Lilith, the Royal Monster Subjugation Unit, and the Knights of the Hire Kingdom. Royal Palace Doctor Crane, Mai and Mei, the maids. We all accomplished our mission.”
Gresis-sama reported our return and gave the inventory of the items he received as a reward to the prime minister, Ethan.
“Everyone came back safely. The knights of the Hire Kingdom also thank you for the pick-up. It’s simple, but a meal has been prepared in a separate room. I can’t participate, but Crown Prince Timir will welcome you, so I want everyone to enjoy it.”
“””Yes.”””
His Majesty King Leroy turned his attention to us.
“Let Gresis and Lilith stay.”
“”Yes.””
The report ended early, and other than us, everyone moved to the venue of the consolation party, which also served as dinner.
When everyone finished leaving the room, there was only us, His Majesty King Leroy and Her Royal Highness Queen Denise during the audience.
Before I knew it, Ethan was also out of his seat.
“Gresis, Lilith, this way.”
His Majesty King Leroy beckons from the throne, so we go very close to the throne.
“I have something important to tell you tomorrow, so both of you can come to the office. And one more thing.”
His Majesty King Leroy stood up and came down from the high seat.
As soon as he opened his arms, he gathered us together and hugged us.
“Huh?”
“Father?”
Gresis-sama and I were a little confused because His Majesty King Leroy’s action was unexpected.
“I’m glad you came back. I’m happy as a father.”
When His Majesty King Leroy opened his arm, he put his hand on Mr. Gresis’s shoulder.
“Sometimes as a parent, I want to love my son. Forgive me, Gresis.”
“. . . Yes.”
Gresis-sama’s response is the same as usual, but he looked somewhat happy.
“Lilith also came back well. Not only the Kingdom of Howl, but also the trust of the Kingdom of Hire. It was unexpected.”
I was patted on the head.
“I’m glad to hear that father-in-law is also doing well.”
I’m happy that I was able to resume, and my face collapses involuntarily.
His Majesty King Leroy gave me a hug again.
“My son is good, but my daughter is also cute.”
Daughter. I’m very happy with the words that recognize me as a family. I also gave back a hug.
“Father, please get away from Lilith. Lilith is an adult woman, not a child.”
As Gresis-sama is stunned, he is complaining to His Majesty King Leroy.
“What is it, Gresis, jealousy? It can’t be helped.”
His Majesty King Leroy hugged Gresis-sama with all his strength.
“No. That’s not it. Father, please stay away.”
“Don’t hold back.”
“I didn’t!”
I was looking at Gresis-sama, who was hugged tightly by my father-in-law and couldn’t move, with a smiling feeling.
Her Royal Highness Queen Denise, who was looking at the two of them like me, met my eyes and we smiled at each other naturally.
“Lilith, welcome back. I missed you.”
“I’m back now. I’m glad to see you too.”
His Royal Highness Queen Denise also hugged me.
My father-in-law and mother-in-law welcomed me back. I’m very happy that they said that and accepted me as family.
“I’m glad you came back. I’m most worried about you who chose to be a knight among your brothers.”
Gresis-sama was also hugged by Her Royal Highness Queen Denise.
“I’m sorry for making you worry. But I’ll definitely be back.”
It was impressive to see Gresis-sama returning the hug as if to comforting Queen Denise.
“Well, it’s time to get back to work. You guys have to go to the venue too.”
As if to switch, my father-in-law became the face of the dignified King Leroy.
As if he could guess, Prime Minister Ethan opened the door of the entrance from the outside.
His Majesty King Leroy started walking towards the exit with Her Royal Highness Queen Denise, so we will follow.
If I was infected during this request, there was a possibility of a hopeless result.
Of course, Gresis-sama and I were worried.
However, my father-in-law and mother-in-law must have forced the mission to risk their lives on their children as king and queen, while having feelings of worrying as parents, and it must have been a difficult decision.
And as long as they are king and queen, they have to continue to make that decision in the future.
“Both of you, never die before us. You got it?”
From the words said over his back, I could tell how much His Majesty King Leroy was worried.
“”Yes.””
We realized that we were loved and gave a powerful reply.
Such a touching moment. So much fluff!
I hope you enjoyed this chapter and thank you for reading!
