The King visited Diana's room in the morning, had lunch with her, and talked endlessly until the evening. He did not stay until dinner, as he had to leave tomorrow, but it was an incredibly long time for the two of them.
The Lord's Day of Pentecost is supposed to be a time to face God with a quiet heart, and at the same time, to relax peacefully with family, friends and other close people. --But then again, the King is the only one who thinks so, while the Red Rose has a different idea.

After the king left, Diana forgot about dinner and chatted with the three maids. The conversation was generally about how the King had realized that she was not a bad woman, how he had asked her to help him, and how he had asked her about the true meaning of what she had been doing as the Red Rose. The maids of honor were surprised and dismayed, but they could not hide their hope that the king would clear up his misunderstanding of Diana and perhaps even become her ally. Rita was the only one who was legitimately worried that the king might now be on the Lord's "list of people who can't be abandoned".
After the conversation and a late dinner, Diana went to bed early. She said that she had to leave early tomorrow and that staying up too late would be a nuisance to the queue. Having been inconvenienced by the unexpected attack, Deanna seemed to have decided to compromise at the last minute this time.

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I'm not sure what to make of this. Are you sure about this, Rita?
"From what I've heard of Diana. And it is not possible for you to spend so much time alone with her while thinking that she is a bad person. When I served lunch, I didn't sense any bad mood.

As usual, Rita used her break time to exchange information with Sirius.
When he was in the palace, Sirius was very cautious and rarely showed his face, but this was his destination and a temporary base where people came and went frequently. In addition, he was concerned about Rita, who had become anxious after being separated from Diana, and after meeting up with her, he tried to talk to her face to face.

When Diana got separated, I wondered what would happen to her. But in this way, it turned out well, didn't it?　I don't know what your intentions are, so I can't say.
"We don't know the details of what they actually said to each other. I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who's had a bad experience.
"...... Will it work?

I'm not sure what to make of it, but I think it's a good idea. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.

What's wrong, Kai? Is there something on your mind?
What, are you eavesdropping again?
Sirius knew and said it wasn't eavesdropping. ...... Well, I thought it might be a good idea to let the Cresta family know.

Kai's words were unusually sharp. He smiled a little annoyed at Sirius and Rita, who silently urged him to go on.

I've been in the vicinity of Diana's room for most of the day.
I've been near Diana's room most of the day.
That's to be expected. It's a good thing you're keeping an eye on her, so we can devote more manpower to the search.
Thank you for understanding so quickly. ...... Were you trying to get some information from me, Sirius?
The more sources, the better, of course. Don't ask the obvious.

Sirius replied matter-of-factly. The Cresta family is always asking, "What's common sense, is that food? This kind of boldness is a necessity for the leader of the Darkness, who is constantly confronted by the members of the Crester family.
He laughed again and Kai turned the conversation around.

I'm sure Sirius-san and Rita-san are worried about this.
I'm sure you've been thinking about this for a while now, but I'm not sure if it's a good thing for you.

In the back of Sirius, Rita nodded with a serious expression. Kai also nodded his head.

I'm sure the Cresta family would agree.
I'm sure the Crester family would agree with that. "Master Diana never abandons anyone who comes into her pocket. When I first heard about this, I was wondering if it would be too much for you to have so many people to care about.
He's always cared about the King, but only from the perspective of the King. If he perceives himself - His Majesty Juke - as important, it will be a terrible thing for him to deal with.
I think it's a natural concern for Diana. I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot more information on this in the future. I'm sure you'll be able to understand why.
"So that's where the line was drawn?
I'm sure the king saw her as she really is, but that doesn't mean he's going to treat her as she really is. I'm sure that the king has accidentally seen my true colors, but that doesn't mean that he's going to treat me as I am.

Sirius and Rita looked at each other and let out a sigh of relief. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

But I don't know about the king.

But when he continued, their gazes naturally became tense. I'm not sure if you've seen this before, but I'm sure you've seen it before.

"...... Kai?
"What do you mean?
To be honest, I'm not too worried about Diana. I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it'll help.
...... Ah, that's just like Deanna.

I'm not sure what to make of this.

"But the king... But the king.　I'm a little skeptical.
What do you mean by that?

Rita, who did not have good feelings toward the king to begin with, took Kai's words in stride. Sirius, with a difficult look on his face, waited for her to continue.

He knows he's done something wrong, but... As soon as he found out that Deanna wasn't mad at him, he seemed to have no doubt in his mind that she could help him, you know?

--A cold smile played on the corner of his lips as he recalled that moment.



"From now on, I'll have to face the foolish me of the past, no matter what.
"Well, it's not like you'll be alone.

Deanna's words were nothing more than encouragement. The king conveniently interpreted the words, which objectively could not be taken to mean 'I will help you'.

"Will you help me?
"I've done so much wrong to you. I honestly thought you would never forgive me.
Will you let me and you start all over again?

If it hadn't been for Deanna, I'd have screamed. --Don't be silly.
At least Kai wasn't in a calm state of mind.

I only know bits and pieces of how the king has been treating Deanna, but... I saw firsthand how he took it out on her at the garden party. ...... Is that generally something you can just apologize for and call it even?
I don't think so. It's not just that time, Deanna-sama has been treated very badly since her first day in the palace!
Rita, calm down.
Rita, calm down. Sirius knows how much trouble you've been through because of your indifference to the palace.

You know how much trouble Diana has had because of your indifference to the palace.
--I'm sure you're aware of that," she said, "but I'm not sure if you're aware of that. The next morning, he didn't even thank her, but instead lashed out at her. After that, he was so absorbed in the love he had found for the first time that he went to Shayla's room every night without thinking about the situation in the palace (although that had already started before that). You'll be able to find a lot of people who've been in love with you for a long time, and you'll be able to find a lot of people who've been in love with you for a long time.

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I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.
I don't think so. I don't think so at all. I don't think so at all. I don't think so. Wow.
"Kai ....... I don't suppose you're going to go straight to the king's bedroom, are you?
"No way, no way, no way. If he dies now, Deanna's hardship will be doubled. If she's going to do it, she's going to do it after she's made all the arrangements.
"Don't say that with a smile that doesn't have a smile in it.

Sirius sighs deeply. The normally calm Kai seems to drop below the boiling point when it comes to Diana. The people of the Crester family never get angry with themselves, but the people around them do.
--The cold flame that has been flickering in Kai's eyes since a while ago. It's unadulterated anger.

"All joking aside. I was wondering if he knew what he was doing. The king created the palace in the first place, isn't that what started all this nonsense?
I heard that it was the Ministry of the Interior and other senior officials who actually built it.
Even if it was done by a vassal, as long as the plan is carried out in the name of the king, it's only natural to periodically check how it's going, isn't it?　If the king hadn't neglected the palace and faced it head on, it wouldn't have developed into such a terrible faction war.
"Yes, you're absolutely right. You know exactly what I mean, Kai.

Rita, who until now had only recognized Kai as an undesirable person who was trying to get close to Deanna by stealing her eyes, seemed to have recognized him as an ally when she saw that he was close to her emotionally and in his understanding of the situation, and that he thoroughly stood by Deanna's side. Her expression brightens slightly.
Sirius chuckles at Rita's happiness, but turns his attention back to Kai.

It's a good argument, but don't base everything on good arguments. The fact that you have noticed Master Diana at least proves that you have learned to see, feel, and think for yourself and not judge people by rumors and appearances. If you want to reflect on the past, you can do so in the future.
I'm not sure how much of a misunderstanding that is. You can't simply turn your back on someone who's done you a lot of harm, no matter how misunderstood.

I don't know if Juke is simply shameless, or if he is ashamed - or if the arrogance of the King has unconsciously come out.
Either way, how he is going to treat Diana will naturally change the way the Cresta family responds to him.

"Well, I'm sure Deanna will help the king, right?　I'm sure she'll help the king, because she's the Red Rose, and if his royal duties don't go well, then the happiness of Diana's loved ones will be distant. But, you know, that's not something that Deanna absolutely has to do, is it?
I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but I think it's a good idea. There is no written agreement, but it has been the custom for many years. This time, Diana's entrance into the palace was unavoidable because it was difficult to shield her from that custom.
I'm sure you're not the only one.
It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.　The reason why Dualis is not moving is because Deanna is staying in the palace of her own will.
"The daughter's will comes first, huh? That's just like the head of the family.

I've never been able to stop my children from doing what they wanted to do. He lets the children do what they want to do and then cleans up after themselves, a policy that is both lenient and strict.

I don't know what the king thinks of Diana, but only he knows. I've heard the story, and I'm really worried that he'll get a taste of Deanna's convenience and become dependent on her.
I'm not sure if I'll ever be able to get a first lady who is as capable as Diana, who understands her position well enough, but doesn't want to be in the position, and who favors the king's 'favored princess'.
"Hmm. It is certainly too convenient for the ...... king. It's good if you can cooperate with him, but you have to be careful that Diana doesn't just rely on you.

Sirius, Kai, and probably Rita don't think that the king is just a weak person. A person who is truly weak will not confront his or her own weaknesses.
But still, people are weak creatures. It's easy to get carried away and lose sight of your own heart at the slightest thing.
I'm not sure what to make of this, but I think it's a good idea.

It's hard to say. It's difficult to say whether the change in you will be a good thing or a bad thing.


I'll do my best to keep him from turning evil. But for now, I think it's best if the king doesn't know about my existence, so I can't do anything too fancy.
You're right. At least until you can find out who the king is, you can't get involved with that side. Keep it to prying eyes at best.
Yes, I will.

Rita tilted her head slightly at the meeting between the head of the Darkness and the covert boy.

What should we do with ...... Master Alford?
"You mean ...... me?
"Yeah, well...

Kai and Sirius looked at each other again.

"He's a difficult man to deal with, isn't he?
"If we're just talking about his position, he's completely on your side. He knows us to a certain extent.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for and what you can do to help. Unless you know the Cresters and are very close to them, you can't reveal the Darkness to them.
--But...

"No, Rita. No, Rita, I'm not going to tell you yet.
You don't trust him?
No, it's a question of position. Mr. Alford is the only absolute ally of the king at the moment. You can keep your mouth shut about the Cresta family, but I'm a complete trespasser. It would be a pity to let you keep it a secret.

Alford can't betray His Majesty the King. It's not because he is the head of the king's Kingsguard, but because he himself cares for the king and sincerely wants to support him as a vassal.
Even now, he is probably uncomfortable between the Cresters and the king, and he should not be burdened with any more secrets.

"...... I'm surprised. You've been watching me closely.
You mean Mr. Alford?
Not only that, but... ...... Yes, I understand. I'm not going to tell Master Alford about you for a while.
Yes, thank you, Rita.

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It's time for me to take my turn.
"There's more darkness on the way home, right?
Of course. I can't let that happen again.

As soon as the attack occurred, Sirius sent out a message to the various regions, rearranged the itinerary of the rest of the family's visit, and allocated enough people to Diana's escort.

"See you later, Rita. Get some rest.
"Yeah, I'll stay with Diana.

They knew that Rita hadn't slept a wink for the past two days.