867 – Is this the land of the one-eyed? – 1

The miraculous reunion of the seven Crassius siblings ended successfully.

In fact, it is a remarkable feat that not a single one of the seven siblings missed the meeting after 20 years. Isn’t it true that human relationships become more difficult as we get older and live farther apart? It would have been understandable if one or two, or even more than half, had not attended.

However, all seven attended with their partners. Looking at it objectively after the banquet, it can be said that it was a good start.

In that situation, the gift prepared by my father and my youngest aunt made the seven Krasius siblings a real family, and as our children joined in, the atmosphere among the adults quickly melted away.

“A talking chick. I’ve heard that there are many peculiar beasts in your nephew’s mansion, but seeing it in person is so peculiar that it would be rude to say it’s peculiar.”

“Oh my. Small things are cute. Do you like cake too?”

“Isn’t it dangerous for animals to eat sweet or salty things?”

“I’ll eat anything you give me.”

The modesty that came with appearing at the banquet hall also attracted the attention of the adults.

For us, talking animals are normal for us, having lived in the same house for years, but for other people, it is not the case. Especially for adults who have lived there for decades.

Rather, children have a vague idea that ‘animals = beings that can never speak’. On the other hand, adults think it’s natural that animals can’t speak. How can they be indifferent when that naturalness is broken?

“Hey, Gyeomsoni! Here is our spicy grandpa! And our great-aunt!”

“I see. I thought no one was there, but it turns out we were busy with some important guests.”

“Gyeomsoni also says hello!”

“There’s no need to shake hands when saying hello…?”

In addition, when Humility came, the children bit and sucked Humility as usual. The adults’ smiles grew even brighter at the coexistence of small children and small animals.

The banquet ended warmly due to various factors, and the seven siblings dispersed, promising that Uncle August would host a second banquet soon. Like the Dragon Balls, they will gather again someday.

“Ttaeboo! Yesterday, Samchon and Gomok came to see me!”

“Yes, Your Majesty. It has been a long time since we last met. This is the first time I have met you all.”

“It’s lethal!”

“yes?”

However, a little lady who had not seen the Dragon Balls first assembled protested vehemently to me.

“I also want to see my uncle and aunt! I only see the deadly uncle!”

I couldn’t open my mouth at the unexpected protest. I didn’t expect him to get angry for such a reason.

‘Aren’t you angry that I didn’t let you come?’

I had earnestly begged the Emperor and the Empress to not let the Crown Princess come while the banquet was in progress, and that she should avoid the banquet at all costs, even if it was on other days. Since they were both aware of the unfortunate tragedy of the Crassius family, and knew what would happen if the Crown Princess interfered with the banquet, they agreed with what I said.

So I thought that if the Crown Princess was upset, it was simply because she couldn’t come to the mansion to play. But she was upset because she couldn’t see my family?

‘What is this?’

It was embarrassing, but I couldn’t help but laugh.

Perhaps the Crown Princess’ protest is because she has the idea that ‘the godfather’s family = my family’ ingrained in her mind. I am also happy because it means that she likes me and considers me to be her real family.

‘But I still can’t attend the banquet.’

But what’s happy is happy and what’s not is not.

The child’s liveliness melts the awkwardness of adults? There is a limit to that. If a child who runs around the banquet hall is a child who should be worshipped, if a child who will become the next ruler of the empire, it is a different story.

Aren’t they the ones who were at a loss and watching the Duke Trixie? In such a situation, the appearance of the Crown Princess who reigns over the Duke is too much shock therapy. At that level, it wouldn’t be strange if some of the uncles or aunts collapsed from heart attacks.

“Your Majesty. It was something that had to be done for Your Majesty.”

“Huh? Because of me?”

“No. Not because, but for.”

He lifted the Crown Princess, who was tilting her head, and lightly patted her on the back.

“My uncles and aunts have gathered to discuss something important. So, unfortunately, even if Your Majesty comes, they won’t be able to play with you.”

“Really?”

No. We didn’t really talk about anything important. But it’s true that you can’t play with the Crown Princess.

Which nobleman in this world would be able to play with the crown princess? And the one he saw for the first time today.

“Of course. But isn’t it too sad that I can’t play with Your Majesty during this historic moment when I first met you? I’m sure Your Majesty would be sad too, not being able to play with my family when I first saw them.”

“Ugh… that’s true…”

“So, please relax, Your Majesty. When the time comes for me to play with Your Majesty to my heart’s content, I will serve You first.”

“Wooo…”

At my words, the Crown Princess’s eyes rolled around,

“Joa! I’ll trust you from time to time!”

“I’m sorry.”

I gave in to his brain-wrenching excuses.

I was relieved. I was worried that I would have to run to the Deast County if the Crown Princess continued to protest, but fortunately I avoided becoming the crazy nephew who took the Crown Princess to his uncle’s house.

‘It seems like the excuses just keep piling up as the days go by.’

Eventually, a small sense of self-loathing grew. I thought that if I raised a child, I would gain more fatherly love, communication with the child, broad tolerance and compassion, and the stamina to play with the child.

Among these, the only thing that increases is fatherly love, and it seems like it is an excuse that is mobilized to appease the children. I seriously question whether this is the right way to raise children.

At the same time, I worry that if their father is like this, the children will learn to lie too. I hope that such a disaster will not happen.

Now it’s time to say that it’s fully summer.

As the days went by, the stomachs of Lize and Lin grew bigger. The children became more and more reluctant to go outside. Titi went out with a firm resolve every time she went to see Jenny and the pups. All of these things symbolized the fierceness of summer.

And this summer, there is one big event that cannot be avoided.

“As I live, days like this come.”

“That’s true.”

Robert, Eduard, and I visited Erich’s mansion to play. While taking a short break, Erich opens his mouth softly and I respond absentmindedly.

Yes, as we live, days like this do come. Until a few years ago, it seemed like a day that would never come until the continent was destroyed.

“There are only two weeks left?”

“In two weeks, Ruth will be married too.”

As soon as Erich finished speaking, both Erich and I let out a small laugh.

I don’t know why. I just laughed. Even though I knew that Rutis was getting married this summer, and even prepared by sending her an engagement gift, the combination of Rutis and the word marriage just made me laugh.

To be honest, all the members of the pastry club were dull. To the point where I was worried whether they would ever be able to date, let alone get married. Of course, Erich, Ainter, Later, and Tanian were like that.

However, Ryutis was the best among them. It wasn’t because he was particularly oblivious or anything, but because of his overwhelming eccentricity. His unapologetic and fiery personality also played a part.

‘Weren’t you even aware of it?’

It’s a bit hazy. At the time, I was so busy being pushed around by my teammates that I didn’t even realize it, and now that it happened a few years ago, I don’t remember the details.

To be exact, I don’t really want to revive the fading memories. These are memories that can disappear without any problem.

“Oh, did you say you were going with your youngest sister-in-law?”

“That’s right. Fine happened to be interested in Armen.”

I nodded indifferently to Erich’s words. Just as I had a honeymoon with Rin at Later’s wedding, I plan to have a honeymoon with Fine at Rutis’ wedding.

It wasn’t a planned schedule, so it wasn’t a schedule that overlapped. Surprisingly, Fine wanted Armen. Since Fine was from the northern part of the empire, he had heard various news about Armen, and as a warrior, he seemed to be interested in the so-called Knight Kingdom.

I can’t tell you how happy I was when Fine mentioned Armenia. It wasn’t because I could do both the trip to the Armenian Kingdom and my honeymoon at the same time, but because Fine, of all people, said what she wanted first. That fact made me happy and touched.

‘Of course I thought you’d tell me to go wherever I wanted.’

Then I would say, ‘The ladies always choose their honeymoons, so Fine should choose this one too.’ Fine would decline again, and I would decline again. I thought this boring argument would repeat itself endlessly.

But Fine mentioned a specific place first. As expected, people’s personalities change positively after they get married and have children. This husband is so touching that I think I’ll cry.

‘…You really chose it because you wanted to, right?’

I’m a little anxious. The fact that I have to go to Armenia is something that all the ladies know. Could it be that Fine is considering that and pretending to want to go to Armenia to be considerate of me? Could it be that she said it for my sake, not because she wanted to go?

Unfortunately, it is possible. Considering Fine’s intuition, intelligence, and consideration, that level of acting is entirely possible.

‘But I can’t really press him.’

There is also a possibility that Fine really wanted Armen. In that situation, if you ask her something like, ‘Tell me your true feelings!’, she’d be a crazy husband.

“What are you going to do? Can you come with me?”

“I think it’ll work out since you have two weeks to spare. Sera can now go about her daily activities. I think of it as a trip to celebrate her recovery.”

When I changed the subject to his complicated feelings, Erich nodded with a calm expression.

“Sera was in the pastry club too. She said she would go if she could since it was a wedding of a fellow club member.”

“I’m glad the timing was right. If it had been in the spring, I wouldn’t have been able to go.”

“I think it would have been better not to go.”

He let out a chuckle at the half-joking, half-serious remark.

I don’t know if he’s saying this out of concern for Sarah’s external activities, or because he doesn’t want his wife, who just gave birth, to see something ugly.

“Then this time too, we’ll go first. You guys take your time.”

“Oh, yeah. We’ll go about three days before the wedding.”

“okay.”

With those words, I headed back to Eduard’s room.

It’s about time that Zenobia, who is taking care of Robert and Eduard alone, reaches her limit. It’s time to start lending a helping hand.