--And after breakfast.

After all, the streets are sparsely populated in the morning. ......
I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea. It's not as if there are only a few of them because there are so many of them to begin with.

　As planned, Deanna went out for a stroll with only Kai as her companion, and walked through the grand corridors of the harem, eager to stand out from the crowd. It seems that only people of high status are allowed to walk in the grand corridor, and there are rarely other people walking in the corridor besides Diana and her friends, but the servants' corridor beside the grand corridor is constantly crowded with maids. In the event that you're looking for the best way to get the most out of your business, you'll want to take a look at the following tips.

I'm not sure what to say. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. It's a waste of time and money.
"Well, this is the only time of the day when the Grand Gallery is open. In the afternoon and afterwards, it's pretty crowded because the ladies come out and take a walk.
If that's the case, why don't we allow the maids to use the Grand Gallery in the morning?　I think it's good and efficient to finish all the chores while the Lord is resting, but if there are only a few places to go, it will reduce the efficiency of the work. If we only allow people to pass through the grand corridor in the morning, regardless of their status, it will improve the movement of the maidens and make everyone more comfortable.
I'm with you on that. Dee, as usual, lacks a sense of privilege even though she is a respectable aristocrat. I think the value of this kind of thing is in the sense that it's a special passage that only high class people can go through.
I'm sure there are a few people who find value in that kind of thing, but I also know that the people who stick to that kind of thing usually end up being terrible, so personally, I can only think, "Are you happy to be treated as special because of a place to walk? That's all I can think of.

　I'm glad that the main corridor is sparsely populated, so I can talk to Kai behind me in whispered Elgrande, saying whatever I want. No matter what Deanna says, it's not going to change the customs of the stanzas, so it's really a selfish comment.
　Behind me, Kai chuckled.

"If everyone in the world could think like the Cresta family, there would be no one struggling with differences in status.
"But in return, discipline and social conventions will no longer be valued, so it will be a world where control will be extremely difficult. I think it's because we're in the minority that we're able to think and act freely.
You have a point. But I still think it's better to live in a world where everyone can think and act freely and be whoever they want to be regardless of their birth, even if it's a little difficult to control, than in a society where people's value is determined by their birth status, where they are restricted in how they live, and where they are not even allowed to question that. --Now that I've seen the Stanza Empire with my own eyes, I'm stronger.
Kai ......
The social structure of this country is completely for the benefit of the rulers. It's a perfect and reasonable status system for the emperor and a very limited number of people around him to rule over the rest. I'm sure you've heard of it, but I'm not sure if you've ever seen it. ...... But I've seen it and it's amazing how a system built for the sole purpose of keeping the ruler in control can distort the "human" in exchange for strong control.

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...... I never thought I'd see the day when I'd get to hear your opinions on governance, rule, and social institutions. You're not interested in that sort of thing, are you?
"Of course not, not at all. --"Of course not, I have no interest in that kind of thing at all, it's just that if you've been near the center of the country for more than a year, and you've been staring at a girl who's been running around for the country and the people, and you've been thinking about how to make her smile, you'll be able to sense that kind of thing. That's all I'm saying.

　I was silenced by an unexpected reply without even being able to come up with a witty response. In order to make it not unnatural for people to hear her when they pass by, Kai now speaks in a slightly higher tone than usual, and if you listen to her normally, you will recognize her voice as that of a woman. You can't blush when you're talking to a maidservant, but don't just say something heartbreaking without warning.

(Why, this person is ......)

　I always--always, always think. Whenever I feel Kai's deep and warm feelings, I wonder what kind of life he must have led to become such a kind person. The things that Kai gives Deanna as a matter of course are not really a matter of course at all.
　Kai always says that Deanna is kind, that she only cares about others rather than herself. The truth is that Kai, not Deanna, is the one who is kind and thinks only of others. Kai always puts Deanna's wishes before his own. He has a very normal face, as if it's natural. It's so natural that you find yourself leaning on him and taking advantage of him. ...... The truth is, it's people like that who should be let go and allowed to live for themselves, not for someone else. People who are too kind or too gentle are too caring for others to put their own happiness first.

(For example, if Kai's happiness lies beyond my reach...)

　A thought suddenly popped into my mind, and I felt a sharp tingle in my heart. My emotional self is rejecting the obvious answer that my calm self is leading me to, as if I were a spoiled child. I was amazed at myself, wondering how much more I could be selfish.
　In silence, I turned the corner of the grand corridor and went inside, separating myself from the servants' passage. Immediately, all signs of movement disappeared, and the surrounding area was enveloped in silence.
　Without missing a moment of space. Kai, behind her, took Diana's arm and led her to a blind spot at the side of the corridor.

"Dee?

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I'm not sure what's wrong.　I'm not sure what to say.
".........
Dee?
Why are you always so nice to me?
What, are you ...... nice?
You're always so kind to me, always thinking about me. You've always been so kind to me, and you've given me more than I could ever repay, no matter how hard I tried. I don't think I've ever given you anything to deserve what you've given me.
"...... annoying?

　The quiet question was answered with a strong shake of the head.

I'm happy, of course. ...... But I'm scared.
Scared?
I'm afraid?" "You always look so natural and give me such kind feelings. ...... Someday I'll get so used to it that I'll take your kindness for granted. I don't want to become more arrogant than I already am, even though I've been selfish with you lately.

　The blind spot in the shaded corridor seemed to be a world cut off from the rest of the room. Perhaps the strange sense of unreality pushed her back, and she found herself blurting out things she would not normally say. When he heard Deanna's words, Kai's eyes widened, and he turned his head, unable to maintain eye contact.



(Really, it's ......)

　The words that really need to be said are probably down the road.

　Don't make any more "misunderstandings".
　Before you accidentally say something that is too selfish.
　Before the last lid of arrogance and selfishness is opened...!

(Don't be nice to me. ......!

　(Don't be nice to me...!) I held my creaking chest at the words I had to say, and tried to look up.

　At that moment.

It's really outrageous, isn't it, Dee?

　A beat later, I felt heat on my wrists and back, and before I could fight back, I was trapped in Kai's arms. The embrace was so strong that she stopped breathing, and her thoughts stopped.
　Kai's usual voice echoed in her ear.

I'm not as nice as you think I am, Dee. I'm not as kind as you think I am. The only reason I care about Dee and think about her so much is because I want to. A truly kind and thoughtful person wouldn't be giving her affection in such a way that would bother her.
That's ......!
I do. --I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who's happy to see you. I genuinely don't know what's so sweet about a man who is so happy.
"I'm glad you're here, ......?
I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who feels that way. --How could I not be happy to know that?
......

　I'm not sure I understand the logic of Kai. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to be doing and how you're going to do it. It's a good thing he's a good person. ...... No matter what Deanna says, Kai will never change his attitude towards her.
　I'm not sure if you've noticed the shallow breathing in Deanna's arms, but Kai loosens his embrace and gently places his palm on her cheek.

"I'm sorry. I'm sorry you're in pain.
I'm fine.

　It was painful, but it was not physical pain, but mental pain. She hugged him with a strength that broke through his confusion, and he was able to breathe more easily. If Deanna's words had no effect on Kai's actions, he could keep it to himself for a while longer, and keep the "it" he would have to tell her someday in his heart.

　--I know that even that relief is selfish and self-serving, but...

"......, Dee. Would you like to go to the back garden for a change?

　I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that. The back garden was probably the garden where Arsiolene was growing new flowers.
　If we continue to walk through the grand corridor, we won't be able to expect more than a distraction, so we might as well take a stroll through the garden for a change and wait for the traffic to increase.

Yeah, right. It's not too complicated from here.
"Okay, that's it. Can I walk with you until someone comes?
"...... Yeah.

　To be honest, Deanna didn't feel comfortable with Kai in the background. If the other maidservants were with you, you could blend in, but if it was just you and Kai, for some reason, you felt very uncomfortable.
　It's not natural for a master and his maidservant, but with Kai alongside them, Diana returned to the cloister.


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　The garden at the back of the house was still as lovely and colorful as the day before. As expected, the garden is a cross between a mari, which is tough enough to bloom in the sea breeze, and a momono, which is popular for its cuteness. Perhaps it is because the two species, which have different habitats and characteristics, are connected by a nava and are newly created by human hands, but the flowers here are very friendly to humans.

(I wasn't really aware of it, but I'm probably exhausted, aren't I?

　Although she has become accustomed to being called the "Red Rose" after spending a year in the palace of the Kingdom of Ergeland, Deanna has never been very fond of being conspicuous, and she is not very good at being told what to do from a superior position. It would have been extremely unsuitable for her even if she was only temporarily playing the role of "Red Rose", but now she has been given the status of quasi-royal, albeit for a limited time. In addition, if you are the head of the delegation - a position that represents the kingdom of Ergeland, you will stand out even if you don't want to, and if you don't exude a certain amount of dignity, you will be lambasted. If it was just Deanna being lambasted, she wouldn't mind and could just let it go as usual, but being lambasted for her quasi-royal status and position as head of the mission would directly lead to the entire kingdom of Ergeland being lambasted, so it couldn't be overlooked.
　As a result of such a situation, Diana in the Stanza Empire stood out and acted as if she was the most high-ranking and noble person in her life. Thanks to the Red Rose, she had gotten used to being conspicuous, but she hadn't had the chance to behave in a dignified manner befitting a noble, so in a sense, it was natural for her to feel tired.

　--My heart, which had been unconsciously tingling, was released when I was surrounded by the gentle greenery. The Stanza Empire didn't have as much greenery as the Kingdom of Ergeland, and perhaps that also added to my weariness. Not having the familiar presence that he had been used to since birth in his immediate vicinity was enough to make him feel out of sorts.
　She sat down on a small bench and closed her eyes. Deanna quietly sank her consciousness into the flowers around her...

Renee.
Renee, Mamoru.
Raene, Kanalaz, Tusker...

　The moment she "dove" deep, the raging "thoughts" came pouring out. It was clearly different from the simple and pure "voice" of the plants on the surface, and Diana jumped up involuntarily. Kai, who had been keeping a watchful eye on her surroundings from a short distance away, came running up to her, looking a little surprised.

"Dee?　What's wrong?
"Right now .......
Yeah, now?
I was just listening to their voices. I was just listening to their 'voices' and I thought it might be okay if they were human-friendly, so I tuned in a little deeper.
"So, ......, in essence, you're saying you're trying to match Dee's mind with these flowers?
It's more like ...... relaxing and sinking into the water. I do it all the time in Crester Forest. If they don't like humans or are wary of them, they might get pulled into the depths and not be able to come back, but the children of Cresta know me well and like humans. If I sink, they will gently wrap me up and heal me.
"...... That's the kind of thing you shouldn't do outside of Cresta. I guess it's true that the flowers here are friendly to humans if that's what Dee felt, but that doesn't mean they'll wrap you up and protect you unconditionally.



　Kai has a point. Nodding her head, Deanna exhaled.

"So, I didn't intend to dive that deep here. I was going to keep it to the point where I could feel their gentle voices. ...... Maybe it's because it's a new kind of flower, but it's not as deep as I thought it would be.
What does a new species have to do with the depth of a plant's consciousness?
"Yes, apparently. Come to think of it, this is the first time I've sensed the voice of a new human-made child. ...... Well, that could be it.
What do you mean?
What do you mean? - I mean, deep down inside of them, they're imbued with other thoughts. Maybe they're imbued with the memories of the people who started them.
"The human who started it all. ......

　He muttered in his mouth and looked at the flowers around him.

I'm sure you've heard of it.
It's not limited to plants. It's not just plants. Living things live by influencing each other and echoing each other's voices. It is the same for humans, animals, and plants. We are influenced by the lives we interact with, and we change in various ways.
I understand what you're saying, but ......, isn't that an inappropriate way to say "imbued"?
I'm not sure what to say, but I think it's a good idea. But this child has only been born for a short time, so it's uncertain whether it can even establish itself, and if it's raised while being showered with the intense emotions unique to humans, it will probably end up like this.
"I see. It's the same kind of logic as saying that if you want to brainwash people perfectly, you should raise them from babies.
You're being blunt. You're right, though.

　"That's true, but..." Kai smiled lightly back at Deanna, who smiled wryly.

So, what kind of 'reminders' are these flowers imbued with?　Is it dangerous for Dee?
"No. It's not like they have any malicious intent, and they don't care about me at all, so there's nothing dangerous about them. ......
But?
I don't know what it's like for you, .......
What?

　Kai's eyes blinked. She smiles a little and then stands up.

I'm not sure what to do, but I'm going to do it. It's not a bad thing to have feelings, but when they're this intense, they're borderline delusional. I'm sure you'll be able to understand why I'm here. ......
So the thoughts Dee sensed were directed at you, right?
Yes. It's not a wish, but a firm resolve.

　The age and gender of the person who imbued the flower with the remembrance is unknown, but judging from the determination to protect and save her without any hesitation or wavering, rather than softly expressing a desire to protect and save her, there is no doubt that it is someone who cares for her more than anything else. There is no doubt that he is someone who cares for her more than anything else. I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot more information on this in the future.

I'm pretty sure ...... this flower was newly made by your father, wasn't it?
Yes, he did. Dr. Tariq Tebaran. He's a botanist at the same university as Prince Exiga. --But our research fields are quite different, so I didn't know him directly until recently.
By the way, did I say hello to him when I went to the university the day before yesterday?
Yes.

　On her first day in Iftarne, Deanna got involved with the people of the favelas and wondered what she, a mere foreigner, could do to help them, so the next day she visited the university in Exiga. She wanted to understand the culture and academic level of the country and see if there were any "seeds" she could sow.
　Exiga was delighted to show me around the university and, apparently remembering Diana's interest in botany, took me to a building where botanical researchers were gathered. Dr. Tebaran, with whom she exchanged greetings, was Arciolene's real father.

I didn't recognize him by name, but he and Miss Raine had very similar eyes. I knew from Dr. Rene that your father was studying plant breeding, so I turned the water on him and sure enough, there he was.
"You took the name of the Barloon family, didn't you, Mr. Rene? I wonder if the Barloon and Tebaran families are related?
I didn't have time to ...... ask too much about it. It's not like you can ask someone rudely if their family name is different from your daughter's when you first meet them.
If this was the Kingdom of Elgrand, I would have known about the situation before contacting him.
Really. We don't have enough manpower, and the language is different, so it's hard to get even a single piece of information, and espionage in a foreign country is more difficult than I thought.

　Sighing lightly, Diana thought back to Dr. Tebaran, whom she had met the day before yesterday.

He seemed warm and sincere, thoughtful and erudite, a man of great character and deep insight. I'm sure he wouldn't be offended by a little girl like me saying something rude, but that doesn't mean I can't go out of my way to make him feel uncomfortable by asking him rude questions, does it?
"Well, that's true, but .........

　I'm sure you'll be able to figure out what's going on. I'm not sure if it's a good idea or not.

"Speak of the devil. If you talk about it, you'll hear Ms. Rene's presence approaching.
All right, thank you.

　I nodded, stood up, and adjusted the hem of my dress to make it look like I was leisurely admiring the flower garden. It was not long before she heard light footsteps, and she turned as if she had just noticed them.

What? ...... Dear Diana?

　Arciolene, who was holding a plant care tool in her arms, blinked her eyes in surprise. Deanna smiled, but not in an acted way, and turned her body to face her.

Good morning, Miss Rene. I'm sorry to bother you so early in the morning.
No, no, no, not at all. Good morning, Miss Diana.


Are you tending to your garden, Miss Rayne?
Yes, sir. If you don't take care of it every day, it won't maintain its beauty.

　I nodded my head in agreement with her words. Plants that live in their natural state are beautiful, but the beauty of the flower garden in this inner garden is different from that, and was created by the care of humans.
　Deanna smiled brightly and moved to the edge of the garden to give her place to Rene.

Dr. Tebaran must be very happy. She must be very happy that her daughter, Miss Raine, has made her own flower bloom so beautifully.
《E......》

　Arshileene's eyes grew wide. She barely managed to keep the grooming tools in her arms, but her breasts were rising and falling, letting us know that she was upset.

You know my father at ......, don't you?
Yes. The day before yesterday, His Highness the Eighteenth Prince took me on a tour of the university, and I greeted him. He had eyes just like Rene's, so I asked him if he was interested, and he told me that he was your father.
Is that so?

　After a few deep breaths, Arciolene turned her back to Diana and quietly placed her grooming tools on the bench.
　Then, after a beat. And then, after a beat, as if she had made up her mind, she turned around.

Dear Diana. I hope my father is doing well.
Yes, ...... yes. He was very active, working tirelessly on plant breeding. It was very interesting and I learned a lot from her.
Yes, that's right. ...... I see. You are well, aren't you?

　I'm glad," Archeoline muttered over and over in a muffled voice. I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not. It's only the second time I've talked to her,......, but it's unusual no matter how you look at it.

I'm sorry to hear that. If you don't mind me asking, I'd like to know what's going on with you.　I might be able to help you.
Diana-sama ......
It's abnormal to think that you can't even find out about your father's whereabouts in the same city without asking me, a foreigner. I've heard that the harem of the Stanza Empire is a place where you can't easily leave once you've entered, but wasn't it allowed to communicate with outsiders to the extent of exchanging letters?

　I'm not sure what to make of that.

《......>Diana-sama is a strange person, isn't she?
《...... huh?
It's only the second time we've met. I've only met you for the second time and we haven't even spoken enough to know your personality. ...... When I look into your eyes, I want to bare my heart and expose everything to you.
《...... is the first time I've been told such a thing.》
If that's the case, I'm sure that most people would reveal themselves before they even think about it in front of you.

　And with that, Arciolene smiled, quietly, sadly.

I don't want to ask for your help, but ...... may I tell you a little story about the past?
Yes, of course.
Thank you very much.

　After thanking her, Arciolene began to tell her "old story," which, although I had expected it, turned out to be nothing short of spectacular.

　--She was born as the only daughter of a brilliant scholar father and a beautiful and gentle mother. Her father was too busy pursuing his academic career to pursue a career or make money, and his life was too full to support her and Rene, but the family lived happily. Although the neighbors looked at the Tebaran family's year-round greenery, which was unusual in the Stanza Empire, many children were interested in the garden. My father taught these children simple reading, writing, and arithmetic for free, so it was like a little school.
　Eventually, when Arciolene was over ten years old, her mother, who had not always been very strong, died, and she and her father were left alone. Her father continued his research to create a plant that could grow in the Stanza Empire, where rainfall was scarce, and René took over for her mother to support him and run the household. With the help of her childhood friends who had been in and out of the Tebaran family for a long time, the fruits of her father's research were somehow beginning to appear. Tragedy struck her without warning.
　One night, when it hadn't rained for dozens of days and the air was dry, the fire of doom was suddenly lit. The flames were relentless and engulfed Tebaran's house. With almost nothing left of his mother's memory or his father's research results, he fled with nothing but his life - after the flames were extinguished by the appeasing rain, only the wreckage of burnt stones remained where the house used to be.
　My father and Arciolene were left penniless, with almost nothing left to take. They were at their wits' end, and the one who approached them with sweet words was...

It was the Barloon family.
...... In other words, your family had nothing to do with the Barloon family until then, right?
Of course not. The Tevarans are stanzans who've lived in Iftarne for generations, but they're of low rank. We're not in a position to associate with the great families.
And yet, House Balroon has offered assistance to House Tebaran?
Yes. --The current head of the house personally offered to patronize my father's research if I would give myself to the Barroons as their adopted daughter.
This is a very generous offer. ...... On the other hand, does it mean that that's how much you wanted Miss Raine?
...... At first, I also had a hard time understanding why the head of the family wanted me so badly. The Barloon family is one of the most prominent families in the Stanza Empire, and their blood relatives must be as numerous as the stars. I was wondering why there was a need to take the trouble of making me the adopted daughter of the head of the family, when I had no blood ties to the family and my family status was out of proportion.

　Raine's words are right. If it is a famous family in a country where polygamy is allowed, the number of relatives they have would not be comparable to the nobility of the Kingdom of Ergeland. You could have found any number of daughters close to Raine's age if you wanted to.
　I'm not sure what to make of that.

But as I went up to the mansion and received my education as a young lady, I realized. --My appearance is very similar to that of the sister of the head of the ...... family, who was once offered the position of lady-in-waiting, but did not accept, fell in love with someone else, and left the Stanza Empire.

　Deanna again exchanged glances with Kai behind her. I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea. Perhaps he was comparing her with the one he remembered.



(...... I see. (Maybe the reason why I wasn't too cautious when I first saw her was because her color was just like Raia's.)

　Gray eyes, golden hair like the sun. I didn't think they looked alike because Arcioleone is small and has a pretty overall impression, but if you look closely, each part is indeed similar. Raia said that she looked like her mother in both face and color, so if she looked like Raia, it was safe to assume that she also looked like Raia's mother. She is taller and rather large than Raia, but perhaps her overall atmosphere is closer to Raine's.

The head of the family still believes that if only his sister had entered the harem, she would have won the Emperor's favor and the Barloon family would have prospered even more. He believes that his sister, who was born into a famous stanza family and was uncharacteristically uninhibited, was able to talk to the Emperor without hesitation and was well-liked by him. ...... Since the Emperor likes unusual women, he would have loved his sister.
《......So you were so convinced of this that you educated Renee-sama, who was very similar in appearance to your younger sister, as your adopted daughter and brought her up to the harem, is that right?
Yes. I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot more information on this subject in the future.

　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea. ...... The reason why the Marquesses of Stresia are not negotiating with the Barloons has now become clear. I'm not sure what to make of this. It's all right for a beautiful younger sister to dream of becoming the emperor's favorite, but it's not okay to distort the life of an unrelated daughter just because that dream has been ruined.
　I'm not sure what I thought when I saw Deanna's expression, but Raine smiled slightly.

I am grateful to you, my lord. It is because of your help that my father is able to continue his research. When he first offered me the job, he told me that I didn't have to worry about money or research. ......
...... If the Balroons have the power and money to help Dr. Tebaran, then they can also interfere with him, can't they?
《...... Yes. I was only twelve years old at the time, but even so, I could understand the head of the family's extraordinary enthusiasm. If I refused, even my father's life might be in danger. ...... It was such a crazy amount of enthusiasm that I felt that way.

　I had a feeling that Arciolene was the intelligent daughter of Dr. Tebaran. That's probably why she accepted the Barloon family's offer and decided to leave her father.

When she went to House Barloon, she was told to forget about her lowly birth. I wasn't even allowed to exchange letters with my father, and I couldn't ask anyone what he was up to. ...... All I could do was hope that he was safe and well.
I see. ......

　Dr. Tebaran is as mature as they come. The day before yesterday, when he mentioned Renee's name, he didn't even mention such circumstances. When he was told about the recent situation of his daughter who had been missing since she was twelve, he said, "I see. I'm glad to hear that she's doing well," he replied with a smile.
　After thinking that far, a question popped up in Diana's mind.

I'm sure you're not the only one who has a problem with that.

　It was hard to imagine that the current head of the Barloon family, who despised the Tebaran family as lowly, would have allowed her to bring in the burnt goods. Inevitably, it was given to Raine after she was adopted by the Barloon family and before she moved up to the harem, but if she was forbidden to have any contact with Dr. .......
　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I think it's a good idea.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot of people who'll be able to help you out.
Childhood friend?　Is this the friend who taught you and helped you in your studies?
Yes. He asked me to take him with me because he grew a flower that Dr. ...... had perfected that blooms brightly in the stanzas. He gave me a potted plant with a single flower in it.

　Three times, Deanna made eye contact with Kai. --The person who planted the dark "remembrance" in the young flowers that we've been talking about earlier?

I'm not sure what to say. I'm sorry if I'm wrong. I'm sorry if I'm wrong, but that childhood friend of yours is ...... not just a friend, is it?

　You'll be able to find a lot more than just a friend. I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's worth it.

Why ......
I'm not sure what to say. Of course, I'm not going to blame you for it or tell anyone about it. Of course, I'm not going to blame you for it or tell anyone about it, because the human mind is something I can't control.

　If I were to foolishly explain that I sensed a reminder from the flowers, you wouldn't understand, so I'll just reassure you by deceiving you. This is a great way to make sure that you are getting the most out of your investment.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. He was born into a poor family, and while he worked, he found time to visit our home and learn how to read and write from my father.
You're a hard worker, aren't you?
Yes. Eventually, my father hired him as an assistant and paid him a small salary. ...... When I was depressed because of my mother's death, he encouraged me saying, 'I'll eventually succeed you and become a great scholar, and then I'll marry Rene and protect this house, so don't worry.
Well, you're her fiance, aren't you?
It's a promise made by a young child. But even in my childhood I hoped that would be the case. ...... until that great fire swallowed everything.
Miss Lene. ......

　Ah--again.
　Here too, there are people who have been tossed about by fate, robbed of the future they hoped for, and forced to live in a cruel reality.
　The woman in front of me was smiling stoutly, even though she was in a situation where despair could have broken her heart.

That last night when he came to deliver these flowers to me,......, he promised me. "I'll come get you, I promise.
"Come and get me"?
He's a man who doesn't give up easily. He saw hope in a system that had been defunct for a hundred years, and he said, "I'll rise to the occasion, and I'll definitely do something to get you the Rene.

　Deanna's resignation is the same. She feels a tremendous affinity for this man she has never met.
　And now--what did Rene say?

A system that has been defunct for a hundred years?　If I follow that system, will I be able to save Miss Raine from the harem?
"In theory, but... Up until about a hundred years ago, when this country was engaged in a series of major battles, the Emperor would often give away a concubine as a reward to a soldier who had performed well in battle. It is said that through this system, known as "subordinate gifts," many concubines were given in marriage to brave generals.


《Dowry gifts, institutions ......》

　Deanna's knowledge of the customs and institutions of the Stanza Empire is limited to the last few decades, when her relationship with them began in earnest. If it's older than that, the "relatives" have not been able to find out.
　If the system that existed more than a hundred years ago is still in existence today--!

And if so... You're right, your fiancé. You can't give up. It's frustrating to just wait and see. ......
No, Miss Diana. The time is different now. There are no battles on this continent where you can achieve such great deeds as receiving a concubine.
That may be so, but ......
I'm sure you're not the only one who has a problem with this. I'm sure that Diana, of course, wouldn't want that.
《......》Yes, that would be a problem.

　I'm sure you're not going to want to do that.

It's all right. It's impossible to know if he hasn't given up on me yet or not. --In my life, there was one person who wanted me from the bottom of my heart. That memory alone is enough to make me happy. ...... As long as flowers bloom in remembrance of that memory, I will never forget this happiness.
Miss Rayne...

　I'm not sure if it's a good thing or a bad thing. The fact that she can cherish so much the mere fact that she was strongly desired by someone is surely because she loves that "someone" that deeply.
　It's a great way to make a difference in the lives of others.

(If I ever love someone in the future, I want to love them like this. (If I ever love someone, I want to love them like this. ......)

　She still loves the man who gave her the flowers. That is why she cherishes the flowers that bloom. She cherishes the flowers that bloom. ...... She cherishes the memories.
　There is no lie in his words that he is happy now. You can find a lot of people who have been in the business for a long time, but they have never been able to find a way to make a living.

　I'm sure you'll be able to understand why I'm here.