The evening party to welcome the new year was filled with a strange atmosphere from the moment it started.

"Red Rose. Aren't you tired?
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. You must be tired after your long journey. Take it easy.
I'll say the same for you. We can't replace each other.

--The King and the Red Rose, who had appeared together at the season's opening soirée, danced their first dance together, and thereafter had remained uninvolved in each other's affairs, were now standing close to each other, talking in detail.
The confusion and agitation of the nobles was overwhelming.

Your Majesty and the Red Rose seem to have gotten to know each other quite well through their visit to .......
This is a welcome change from the time when you showed no interest in the palace and kept your daughters away from it.
If this is the beginning of His Majesty's journey to the inner palace, ......

The power-hungry aristocrats among the conservatives are planning to get involved in the center of politics by raising their daughters to the rear court and gaining the favor of the king. For these people, a public display of the king's esteem for the Red Rose is not a flattering sign.
Gathered here and there, talking in secret, they criticized the king's attitude in a roundabout way, unaware that the young king, who had been easy to deal with until recently, was secretly observing them.

"Your Majesty, the Red Rose. My daughter is always at your service.
"I've done nothing. The Red Rose always does so much for me.
I'm flattered. --She's always been a great help to me, too.

On the other hand, there were many who welcomed the King and the Red Rose standing side by side. They came to greet the King and the Red Rose, and spoke in good spirits. Many of them were noblemen whose daughters in the palace belonged to the Red Rose faction, but some of them had nothing to do with the palace.
While remembering each and every one of them, Diana--.

What do you mean, you get busier as you go through the night meetings?　It hurts, the stares really hurt!　I'm going to change the date just by memorizing people with hostile intentions!

(I was about to lose my temper inside the "Red Rose Master" who was smiling in a good mood.

At the first soiree after entering the palace, when nothing special had happened yet, it was enough to be the Countess of Clester who behaved as she pleased. At that time, I had not yet accomplished anything as the "Red Rose.
However, it is a different story today than it was then. Although only about four months had passed, during that time, Diana, as the current "Red Rose", had successfully held the first royal garden party in the history of the kingdom, and had been chosen as the acting queen to accompany the royal family in their worship. In addition, the king loved her (in the sense of a vassal), and they appeared to be on good terms. It was only natural that the eyes of the nobles would change when they saw her.

I understand that. I understand that very well, but...

(I can't make time to go see Shayla if I'm so busy!

That was the main cause of her irritation.
The higher-ranking daughters of the Red Roses would come to greet her, alone, together, or with their parents. However, the youngest members of the entourage, such as Shayla and her friends, are well aware of their position and never come close to her. For Deanna, it was a very frustrating development.

"Your Majesty.

I should just play the part of a selfish young lady and leave the hall, as you expect.
Just when Deanna's mind was filled with such disturbing thoughts, the voice rang out as if she had planned it.

The noisy people around her shut their mouths and looked up fearfully in the direction of the voice. From the other side of the gaping crowd, I saw Duarisse, the current Count of Crester, dressed in a lustrous velvet costume, approaching with ease.

(Wow, that's very Demon King-like.)

(Wow, that's very demon king-like.) Even my own daughter would have thought so, the sight was so powerful.
When she got close enough to talk to him, Dualis suddenly opened her mouth, skipping all the formalities commonly used in such occasions.

"Your Majesty, the King. Your Majesty, my daughter has always been a great help to me.

I don't think Deanna was the only one who sensed the anger behind this statement.
The surrounding nobles all took three steps back, and poor Juke, locked onto the subject of the conversation, seemed to have forgotten to breathe for a few seconds.

I'm sorry. I'm glad to hear you're doing well, Count Crester.
Thank you for your kind words. --Diana, you look well.
Long time no see, father. It's been a long time, father.

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"Count Krester. If you don't mind, why don't you go someplace a little farther away and have a friendly chat?
"Are you sure?　If you don't mind, I would like to do so.

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He finally let go of Diana's arm as he walked into one of the small rooms that had been opened up for resting.

I'm sorry." "......, you're in a troublesome position now, aren't you?
I'm sorry, sir. I'm sorry for the trouble I've caused you.

It was not Dualis's forte to make a showy move in a social setting. If he were to make a move on his own, as he just did, he would have too much influence.
He knew that very well, but he still made the move.

"...... Well, he's dealing with the King, isn't he? You can't break in with Ed, and you can't force Ellie. I'll be the first to leave.
I'm sorry to say it again. I'm sorry again. ...... Am I that obvious and irritating?


"No?　It was a really nice cat suit, you know?　I just couldn't see the smile in your eyes. You can't fake a parent's eyes.

When he said that, Dualis slowly smiled. For those who don't know him, it may look like the smile of a demon king, but for his daughter Deanna, it is the face of a loving father.

"Sirius told me. --"Sirius tells me you've done well.
...... I didn't do anything, sir. It was Kai who helped me when I was attacked, and I've put Master Shayla in a difficult situation by being away for ten days.
"But thanks to your company, we were able to return from our visit without missing a single person. We were able to get the lion cub to join us, and the king's stubborn heart was broken. I guess that's the result of your persistent efforts.
"Father, ......

She patted him gently on the shoulder, which naturally brought a smile to Deanna's face.

Thank you, sir. But we have a long way to go.
Don't be too hard on yourself. If you get tired of it, I can always pull you out of the palace.
Do you really think I'd say 'please' to you?
I wonder who you got your stubbornness from.

I'm sure you're not the only one.

If that stubborn little boy crosses the line, I'll take him back without question.
I don't think so, but ...... His Majesty is only working to make Shayla his wife.
The human mind is a weak thing. The human heart is weak, and when it realizes it, it is easily carried away.

--I'm not going to give you to the royal family.

I'm not going to give you to the royal family," he said with a straight face, anger still swirling behind him.

I'm not going to give you to the royal family. He made a spectacle of you as if you were his own.
It's part of the plan that you and I devised together. ...... I'm scared, father.
Of course I'm scared, I'm angry. I'm angry, I'm angry. ...... d*mn it, what is the lioness doing while Diana is in this mess?
...... Oh, you're going to say that, Dualis.

As soon as the voice ended, Kai came out of nowhere without a sound.
Deanna was a little surprised.

"Wow, you're here, Kai?
"Of course not, how could I leave Dee in a place full of enemies?
I wish you would've punched that kid and protected Deanna.
With all due respect, that's my line. "With all due respect, sir, that's my line. We can't move that freely in a public place like that, and if we do, isn't it your job to protect Dee?

Kai, who had appeared, was undaunted by the angry Demon Lord, and even looked back at him with a more sullen expression than Dualis.

I'm not the only one who was annoyed by that scene.
"I see. You can destroy me anytime you want.
If ...... Dee wanted me to, I could do it right now.
Sometimes a man needs to be pushy, you know?
I can at least distinguish between the kind of forcefulness that a woman enjoys and the kind of forcefulness that she dislikes. I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one. ...... I don't know if Dualis is like this. ......
This is not what the Kuro Lion told you?
I've never heard anything like it, though.

The conversation between the two men was not clear to Diana. I'm not sure if you've heard of it, but I'm sure you've heard of it.

I'm not going to run away from the palace just yet.
"I know. Don't be so angry.

He patted me on the head to appease me. I can't help but feel that Kai has been treating me like a child ever since he took my side.

I'm not sure what to make of that.

...... And for some reason, Dualis looked very pleased with the scene. It's a great way to make sure you're getting the most out of your vacation.

I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who has a problem with this.
What are you talking about?
What are you talking about? - No, no, no, I don't want my little girl to suffer. You can't go wrong with your father, you know.

Instantly, Kai exclaimed, "What? Deanna tilted her head.

"Kai's father is the Kuro Lion?　Did you meet him?
"Well, you know, he's in a sanatorium that we built. You should at least go see him.
How's ...... doing?
The medicine we got from the Stanza Empire is working. My doctor says I'm slowly getting better.
Really?　That's great, Kai!

Kai smiled back at Deanna, but he sounded really complicated.

Oh, yeah, I'm happy for you, of course. ......
The Kuro Lion is really looking forward to meeting you. --The black lion is really looking forward to meeting you. -Here, I have a letter for you.


"You've been trying to get me to do this all along!　Adults are so dirty. ......!

In spite of his complaints, Kai did not mind accepting the letter offered to him. I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.

"This one is for Diana.
"Oh, you have a letter for me too, Kuro Lion?
You can't have it now. I'll leave it with Rita via Sirius.
Oh, thank you very much.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

"Kai. It's not just because I lured you out here, is it?
"...... Well, yeah.
Take him with you. This guy has been on edge for a long time, it seems.

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It's not just that you're being overpowered by the Demon Lord?
No, that's calculation. I don't dislike people who use their brains like that, but I'm not good at it.
I think you're buying too much into it.

I'm not denying that Dualis is a general type, but it doesn't mean he's always and everywhere planning. There are many times when he just says, "Well, I guess I'll just settle for this.

"Well, not now. --Dee. Ms. Shayla, it's working.
...... What?
The initial tension has eased and everyone's scattered. They're moving out of the way in the waves. Maybe they want to see Dee.

I remember what Juke had said to me before the party started. --Shayla seemed lonely, missing her friend.

Can you give me a tour of ......?
That's what I'm here for. Dee, you've been wanting to talk to Shayla, haven't you?

--I've been wanting to talk to Shayla for a long time, haven't I?" "Why does this person know how I feel even though I haven't said anything? I've never been that obvious in my attitude.

"Yes. Thanks for the ......, Kai.
That's enough of a thank you.

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As she entered the passage, Deanna looked back at Kai.

I'm not sure I've given you enough.
You're a thank you for being you. Dee's very existence is a thank you. ...... Even her outfit today.

The door to the passage closes with a slam. --In the darkness, he took my hand and I could feel his breath on my ear.

You're so cute.

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