Chapter 1191: Why So Citrus-Scented?
"Your Highness, where do you plan to go next?"
After the banquet concluded.
Fizaki Kiriya escorted La Folia off the cruise ship and into a waiting extended luxury car.
"Kataya, drive."
"Yes, Your Highness."
The girl serving as the driver responded respectfully.
The extended luxury car started smoothly and quickly sped forward.
"It's already so late today, Kiriya, would you like to go back and rest first?"
La Folia leaned against the soft seat, a captivating smile curling on her face.
"I'd certainly like to rest, if Your Highness would allow me to rest without worries."
Fizaki Kiriya chuckled lightly.
An equally bewitching smile played on her lips.
Both beautiful girls smiled quite gently.
It should have been a very heartwarming scene, but in this context, it only felt like a cunning battle of wits filled with hidden schemes.
"Oh my, you're so humorous, Kiriya. Of course I permit you to rest?"
"Hmph, if Your Highness could rest with me, that would be even better."
Facing La Folia's smiling yet silent expression, Fizaki Kiriya showed a provocative smile.
The driver in the front seat trembled slightly.
The air seemed to grow inexplicably cooler.
"My, do you have such preferences, Kiriya?"
La Folia's eyes lit up.
"To be honest, I actually had the same thought the moment I saw you. We really are on the same wavelength!"
As she said this, she lightly shifted her hips and sat next to Fizaki Kiriya.
The smile on Fizaki Kiriya's face faltered slightly.
"Would you like to sleep with me tonight?"
La Folia gently stroked Fizaki Kiriya's chin, her tone flirtatious.
"...My apologies, I admit defeat."
The two stared at each other for a long while.
Until La Folia assumed a posture as if she was about to kiss her, Fizaki Kiriya finally conceded.
"Hehehe, if you had held out a bit longer, perhaps I would have been the one to lose!"
La Folia laughed, shaking with mirth, her face full of delight.
No.
I feel that even if I had persisted, you wouldn't have admitted defeat.
Fizaki Kiriya thought to herself.
If she had really insisted, this princess might actually have kissed her—she had that intuition.
But she didn't dare say it out loud.
Although she enjoyed seeking amusement, she didn't like becoming the amusement herself.
Besides, she was here on a guard duty mission. What kind of guard ends up in bed with the person they're supposed to protect?!
And this princess was far more cunning and much more scheming than her.
As someone who enjoyed stirring up fun, she felt she had completely lost to this princess in terms of skill in creating amusement.
"Back to the main topic, the Tai Shiki Kyoku's goal is also the Fourth True Ancestor, isn't it?"
After having her fun, La Folia returned to her dignified and graceful princess demeanor.
"Among all the factions gathered on this island now, who would dare say their target isn't the Fourth True Ancestor?"
Fizaki Kiriya also leaned back in her seat, the soft seat improving her mood somewhat.
International public opinion had gradually cooled down.
But the undercurrents between nations were actually just beginning.
"Ara, I'm not though!"
"Really?"
"Of course it's true."
Lafferia chuckled merrily.
"A figure like the Fourth True Ancestor cannot be tethered by a small country like our Aldegia. In the end, our entire nation would merely become a vassal state. This is also the view of my father and mother."
Regardless of what the legendary Fourth True Ancestor was supposed to be like,
at the very least, the Fourth True Ancestor who appeared on Itogami Island didn't seem like the gentle type.
If he were truly gentle, he wouldn't have condensed a massive thundercloud capable of sinking the Northern District with a single strike, nor would he have rendered all the electrical equipment in the entire Northern District useless just to achieve his own goals.
In comparison, this Fourth True Ancestor might be more of the unrestrained sort.
If such a person were to take control of a small country like Aldegia, he could easily turn the tables, making Aldegia his own.
Of course, judging by the post-incident death toll of zero, this Fourth True Ancestor wasn't exactly lawless either.
His control over the power of his Beast Vassals was likely exquisitely precise.
Fiji Kiriya also agreed with the conclusion she had drawn.
"Our Kingdom of Aldegia does not intend to intervene in this struggle for the Fourth True Ancestor."
Lafferia's expression was thoroughly rational.
Fiji Kiriya couldn't help but admire the princess's sharp intellect.
By not intervening, at least they wouldn't get hurt.
But now Japan had already gotten involved. Whether it was the Lion King Organization or the Imperial Demon Agency, both were vying for the Fourth True Ancestor. No matter who ended up winning, the price paid would be irrecoverable.
Fiji Kiriya sighed inwardly.
Logically, she didn't approve of the Imperial Demon Agency's attempts to win over the Fourth True Ancestor. Despite her seemingly thrill-seeking demeanor, she was surprisingly a cautious type.
But alas, the Fourth True Ancestor had appeared in Japan, making it impossible to avoid involvement.
"Then, what is your purpose in coming to Itogami Island?"
"Didn't I say? It's a private matter."
Lafferia blinked, letting out a playful "Ehehe" laugh.
"It concerns the dignity of the royal family, so I'm afraid I cannot disclose it!"
The moment you say that,
all your previous statements lose their persuasiveness!
The extended luxury car crossed the sea bridge and arrived at the central island of Itogami.
"Alright, let's rest well tonight!"
After getting out of the car, the two were greeted by a magnificent hotel.
It was Itogami Island's premier hotel for hosting foreign guests, reputedly built with extraordinary luxury and equipped with the island's cutting-edge technology, making it quite the eye-catcher.
Lafferia stretched and walked into the hotel.
"Dealing with jet lag is quite exhausting. I don't plan on going anywhere tonight!"
Fiji Kiriya remained silent.
Seeing that Lafferia truly had no intention of going out, she headed to her own room.
"Kataya, is the letter of visit prepared?"
"Yes, Your Highness. It has already been sent to Magecraft Engineering. The knights are also ready and will not disgrace the royal family's dignity!"
"Prepare another one."
Lafferia's expression remained unchanged.
"Send it to Adeldra Abbey."
"Understood!"
The attendant bowed and withdrew.
Lafferia returned to her room and let out a soft sigh.
"I really don't want to clean up after my grandfather's romantic affairs…"
...
The next day, the first weekend after the start of the school term arrived.
Eiji had originally planned to spend the day lazily at home, but a call from Nina successfully sparked his interest in going out.
"Natsuki-chan, I'm heading out!"
"Where to?"
"Kojou's place!"
"Remember the curfew."
Making an OK gesture, Eiji left the apartment building like a gust of wind.
Watching his retreating figure, Natsuki remained silent.
"Don't cause trouble for my work."
Especially.
Don't do anything that would put me in a difficult position.