80. Next time, I’ll definitely make it happen.

Upon arriving in the Rosia Empire, I sought a way to make Letty remember, and finally, under Letty’s farewell, I waved my sleeve and left gracefully for the next kingdom to remind the other girls who had “forgotten me.”

What I initially thought was a pretty cool process, however, fell apart on the last night—at this moment, Letty, along with the fairy Jousi, was riding on me, completely bare, constantly changing sizes, waiting for my choice.

What kind of choice is this? Can I just not choose anyone!?

“Don’t get it wrong, kid. I’ve never participated in this matter; it’s just that I share this body with Letty, and I can’t escape. Plus, I have no objection to you, so it doesn’t matter whether you’re using me to ‘get started’~”

When I looked over, what appeared before me was the “blonde ocean horse.” Even though she was using Letty’s body, Jousi was quite unreserved, embodying the impatient style of the Rosia Empire.

“By the way, today’s matter wasn’t brought up by me; it was Letty that child… Ah! Ah! Ahhh!”

It seemed she mentioned something Letty didn’t want Jousi to say, and as Letty spoke, her voice suddenly became much more “childlike,” starting to make strange noises.

At the same time, not only her voice, but the body sitting on me also quickly returned to a “child” appearance.

“Don’t say it out loud, Letty!”

This big and small Letty had already changed countless times, chattering and arguing with each other.

Who can withstand this!?

I hurriedly took advantage of the moment when it was “Letty” and, while getting up, pressed down on Letty’s shoulder to prevent her from changing again. After all… if I just lay here doing nothing, I feared I would lose even the chance to “refuse.”

“Letty, if you’re done playing, put your clothes on.”

“…”

Letty blinked and reached out to grab it, while I hurriedly added, “It’s my coat!”

I meant for you to quickly put on your clothes, not to say “I prefer wearing it!”

After being half-pushed and half-dragged into my coat, Letty, sitting in front of me, pouted in dissatisfaction, but it wasn’t directed at me; it was aimed at Jousi.

“I told you not to come out and cause trouble!”

“Huh? Clearly, it’s you who’s useless, Letty~”

No one is of any use!

I rubbed the head of Letty, who seemed to be “talking to herself” but was actually arguing with the cosmos, and helped her gather her disheveled long hair behind her head. After all, it was such an awkward situation that even I didn’ t know how to “resolve” it satisfactorily for Letty. After thinking it over, the only solution I could come up with was—”to throw a satellite.”

Though it was a cliché, it was effective. Even though I had used it on the queen before, it was the first time for Letty.

“Letty, some things don’t need to be rushed. When you grow up… uh…”

Glancing at Letty, who was desperately emphasizing that she “could grow up at any time,” I quickly changed the timeframe. “Let’s talk about it later. Once it gets light, I have to leave. Even if you have any thoughts, Letty … there’s no need to rush, right?”

“But…”

“And besides, didn’t I already tell you? Since I was able to ‘bring you back’ once, I can definitely come back again. Next, I have other kingdoms to ‘change.’ Letty, don’t make me have any unnecessary thoughts… I’m afraid I might get cowardly.”

The more attachment there was, the more fear it brought.

Before I completely “turned back” this world where the Order Fairy was “restored,” I absolutely wouldn’t “influence” the queen, Letty, or any of the other girls.

After a pause, I looked at Letty, who had closed her eyes.

This was asking for a “deposit,” but… having already rejected such a straightforward offer, at this point…

If it was a “deposit,” then I might as well give it.

Later, deep into the night.

Having finally managed to coax Letty to sleep after much effort, I had no mind to rest myself. To avoid any “accidental discharges,” I could only sneak out of the room and into Letty’s palace.

Outside the door leaned Sister Rasputin, surrounded by a pile of wine bottles. Even though she was completely drunk and as limp as mud, she still managed to give me the middle finger when she noticed I was coming out. From this, it seemed. .. I didn’t need to worry about Letty’s safety for the rest of the night.

So, I wiped the lingering fragrance from my lips and made my way to where Ludwig was.

Tonight, I had sent Ludwig to guard the Moon Fairy. Although it was called guarding, in reality, the Moon Fairy, Iris, had been in a daze since the night she lost to me in Siberia. From the script I had, it was clear that I didn’t need to worry too much about “whether she would take the opportunity to escape.”

Sure enough, when I arrived outside the room where the Moon Fairy was locked up, Ludwig was indeed slacking off by the bedside. This white-haired fairy clearly knew what had happened in my room before, as she immediately started to smirk at me with a strange tone as soon as I got close.

“You’re so cowardly~ If it were me, she would have already passed out by now~”

“Shut up…”

Don’t casually doubt my noble character and integrity, or that negative salary of yours might just gain another zero. And besides…

“Your Highness, can we talk about something more befitting your status?”

“Cut it out—clearly, you’re the one being cowardly—Ogilvy, you might think it’s ‘not troublesome’ now, but it will be very troublesome later~”

Later… well, we can talk about that later, hahaha~

I know what Ludwig is referring to, but right now my mind refuses to think about future troubles.

“So… are we just leaving like this?”

“Yeah, we’ll leave first thing tomorrow morning. The words of the fairy of thunder reminded me that the Kingdom of Prussia and the Austro-Hungarian tribes have always been arch-enemies. In the ‘present,’ without the presence of Kephiel , things will probably get even messier. We can’t wait any longer.”

After a pause, I looked at Ludwig’s profile.

This matter, I’m afraid, I can only bring up when I’m alone with her. “By the way, Adrel, I appreciate your concern, but you don’t need to worry so much for me next time.”

“!”

It was the words of this white-haired elf that reminded Letty, but… I also know: back then, she genuinely wanted to “devour Letty,” but only when Letty “remembered” at the last moment did she have to give up.

This princess certainly didn’t simply want Letty’s power; there were other reasons…

Some reasons I already know, but she would absolutely deny if I brought them up now.

So, I hope she doesn’t feel too “forced,” even though she definitely won’t admit the implications of what I just said.

“Huh? Why should I be troubled for you? I wouldn’t do something so troublesome…”

See? Well, she kind of agreed, right?

“I just hate… more troublesome things, so I had no choice but to pick one. You’re not my partner, so why should I help you~”

Yes, yes, yes, whatever you say goes; after all, I can’t beat you, so you’re always right.

After that, Ludwig and I just stood by the window, looking at the night sky, silent all night.

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