One month later.
　Lanwalker Frontier Territory

Krona!　Hello?

Yes, can I help you?

　The attendant, Mami, calls me over. She came to the Lanwalker Frontier County the year before last. She used to be a maidservant in another estate, but the estate fell into ruin and she came here. She was a very bright person and taught me a lot of things. He is not much older than 20 and cries every day to find a good man.

'My lord was looking for Krona just now,' he says. But Krona is really single-minded. This Lord Ray, whom Krona loves, hasn't been back for four years, has he?　Master Marco and Master Won't come back sometimes, though. Maybe they have a girlfriend over there or something.

　It's true that you are engaged to Alexia-sama and Ferris-sama, so I'd say it's right.

Still, I will only do my best for Ray-sama. So which way should I go?

'You're already pretty, Krona. She said she wanted you to come to the Lord's office.

　Mami pats me on the head as she says so. I thank Mami-san and head to Sieg-sama's place.

　It's true that I haven't returned to the territory for the past four years and there have been a few times when I've felt uneasy. Unlike the others, I'm just a maid of honor. So I sometimes wonder if I will be forgotten before I know it.

　But when I look at Ray-sama's letters, sometimes when I see that he sends me one of his own, and he writes that he loves me, I'm so happy that I want to scream. Ehehe~. Just remembering that makes my face relax.

　When I was thinking about that, I had arrived at Zeke-sama's office. I crisp my loose face and talk to Father who was standing in front of the door. Father's men are also next to him.

''Father. Master Zeke has sent for us.'

Yeah, they're waiting for you. Let's go inside. You'll take care of the rest.

　When Father says that, his men salute. So Father is called in as well? What is it?

　With that in mind, I follow my father. When I walked into the room, I saw Zeke-sama and Eris-sama inside, and Phelia-sama and Chrysia-sama being held by Eris-sama. Eileen-sama and Mother were also there.

'Oh, here you are, Gilbert, Krona, you two have a seat.

　Master Zeke urges us to sit down too. It's so rare that you all are gathered together. And why are we being looked at warmly by Zeke and his friends?

I gathered you all together because I got a letter from Ray.

　At that moment my ears and my tail went ping!　I stood up. Because it's a letter from Master Ray!　Even if I don't have my share, I'm just glad to hear about Master Ray's story!

Well, don't get too excited, Krona. There's enough for everyone.

　Ahh~. I guess my attitude was amused and Ellis-sama laughs at me with a chuckle. Ugh, I'm embarrassed.

'First of all, Ray's fiancée has increased. It's with a saint, as we've been talking about before.

　It's Master Ray, indeed!　Everyone has a crush on Master Ray!

Also, Aeris and Miss Helen have been confirmed. Eileen, stick to the end of the year as planned. I'll send a letter to King Nanor.

All right. Let's get out of the skin for my daughter and stepson.

　Eileen-sama says that and laughs. I knew it, Aeris-sama and the others have become too. I'm so glad!

'And finally, Krona. I have a letter from Ray for you as well.

　Master Zeke holds out a letter to me saying that. Wow, a letter for me too? But I'm worried about the fact that Mr. Zeke and the others are looking at me with a smile. What is it?

'Krona!　Please open it quickly!

　Then Lady Phelia will rush you. I want to see it as soon as possible, so I open it right away. Then I find a letter and a wooden box inside. Let's look at the letter first.

　Whaaaaaaat?

　To Krona.

　I sent this letter to Krona because I had something to tell her and something to give her. So I'll keep it short.

　First, open the wooden box that was inside that I sent you. It's a little embarrassing to write that here, but there is a ring inside. It's an engagement ring.

　Krona worked hard in the territory by herself, and I'm sure she had a lot to worry about. I'm really sorry. I suppose I have to say these words in person too, but I'll write them in this letter and tell you when I see you again.

　I love you, Krona. I hope that you will be with me for the rest of your life.

　I'm ashamed to say more, so this is the end of this letter.

　Until we meet again, take care.

　From Ravert.

　Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.

　I silently open the wooden box that came with it. There was a ring with a blue jeweled ring in it.

'Wow!　Beautiful!　So what did you say in the letter...Krona?

　Filia-sama asks me and I look up to see a worried look on her face.

'What's wrong, Krona?　Tears. What's going on?

　That being said, I wiped my eyes and my hands were wet. Before I knew it, I seemed to be crying.

'No, I'm too happy, gushy, happy tears.

　After saying this, she hands the letter to Lady Phelia, and Lady Phelia reads the letter aloud. Then everyone around her gasps!　I scream.

'Oh my God, my son really looks like Zeke!　Come on, Krona, put your ring on.

　Lady Ellis urges me to put the ring on my left ring finger. I do what my mother told me to do when she gave me the ring and put it on my left ring finger.

　It was a little blurry, but when I put it on, it changed to a perfect size!　This is amazing. An engagement ring from Ray-sama. Just looking at it makes my face relax.

　Sure, there were times when I was a little worried, but I will continue to do my best for Ray-sama!　I can't wait to meet you!