“Kiara. Are you sure we don’t need to invite the family to the ceremony?”

I was curious, so I needed to check.

I’ve already told them about the wedding.

“Since this is a Ravenna ceremony, I think we should have a separate marriage for the Scala family.”

“I see.”

Mil was a little nervous.

“Al’s family …… I’m a little afraid of meeting them but also looking forward to it ……”

You’re right … but I don’t want you to worry.

They won’t complain, and I won’t accept any objection from them.

“It will be fine.”

Kiara encouraged with a smile.

“Yes, I can assure you of that.”

Mil nodded happily.

“Thank you. I’ll try not to worry about that.”

◆◇◆◇◆

I was basically out of the picture, so ……

I couldn’t imagine the groom not doing anything, so let’s make sure.

“Is there anything I should do before the ceremony?”

“Yes. I want brother to arrange a necklace for Dear sister, the bride.”

“A necklace? Not a ring.”

Kiara’s face turned into a look that said, of course.

“Some other species would find it difficult to …… wear a ring, wouldn’t they?”

It’s a formality for all species, after all.

“I see.”

“I’ve already spoken to Mr. Arensky. They’ve already prepared the materials, so you can just decide on the design.”

You’re really quick on the arrangements ……

“I’ll go see him then.”

I feel uneasy even when I am told about the design.

“However, Mil’s aesthetic sense is very good. I wonder if it’ll be okay …… I’m afraid if she doesn’t like it or something.”

“If it’s a gift from Al, I’ll be happy with anything.”

Anything. This is quite a challenge.

“Uh, the pressure ……”

I went to see Onyxim, puzzling over the design of the necklace.

◆◇◆◇◆

“My lord. I’ve been waiting for you, now decide on a design.”

As I walked, I pondered over which design would suit her best and managed to come up with one.

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It should be as simple as possible and not too flashy.

Mil is a beautiful woman by nature …….

It’s better to have something that enhances her beauty than something that asserts itself.

“Can you …… do the design like this ……?”

“Ho ho …… Leave it to me, otherwise, my life will be in danger too.”

Kiara again.

I hope she’s not walking around threatening people.

“I’m counting on you then.”

◆◇◆◇◆

Ramiro Rio, who’s guarding me and is part of the Elite Guards, asks me with great interest.

“Since the lord is a clever man like a great sage, but I see that you’re just like a human being in this kind of thing.”

I’m not a great sage.

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“Strategy just requires a different kind of reading. That kind of thing just doesn’t work in this kind of thing ……”

“Is it harder to deal with one person than many?”

“Of course it is. And …… I don’t want to apply such formalities to the people I care about.”

Ramiro Rio seemed to be impressed by these words.

“I see, now I want to learn how milord thinks.”

I guess I’ll give him a warning for once.

“Don’t copy …… Think on your own, and use mine only as a reference. That’s the best way.”

“Is that how it is?”

A crude tactic is the source of injury.

The art of war is just a basic principle.

“Yes. If you can decipher my thoughts, you’ll arrive at the answer I just gave you.”

◆◇◆◇◆

I keep silent, and go to visit Manora.

Manora noticed me and gave me a small wave.

“Ah, milord.”

I sat down on the chair, as usual.

She seems to be getting better and has been getting bored.

“Hello, Manora. How are you feeling?”

“I’m fine. But the doctor told me to go to bed …… It’s so boring.”

“Why don’t you read a book?”

Manolas puffed out her cheeks.

“I can’t read ……”

“If so, let’s make it that you’re able to read then. I’ll get a teacher for Manora.”

Manora’s eyes suddenly lit up.

“Are you sure?”

“Yes. Yes, we’ll have a teacher come to you.”

She wanted to jump up and down, but she held her ground.

She’s a good girl.

A child like her should be guaranteed a happy childhood.

“Yay!”

“Well, I’ll be back. Please be obedient, okay.”

“Yes.”

I guess it’s better to have her learn to read and write and become a teacher in the Elite Guards’ reserve.

◆◇◆◇◆

I went back to the mansion and asked for Delphine.

“My lord. You wanted to see me?”

“Yes. I have one task for you.”

I asked her to teach Manora how to read and write.

Delphine seemed to be curious and smiled mischievously.

“I see that you care about the girl a lot.”

…… The two secretaries’ hands paused.

“No. She took part in the defense of the town even if she’s a child. She was injured defending another child. So I want to take care of her as much as possible.”

Delphine looked at me suspiciously.

“A child in your defense?”

There was no excuse for this.

I shrugged my shoulders.

“I accept the blame. There’s no excuse for it.”

Delphine shook her head in panic.

“No. I don’t think milord would like to send the children out.”

“Can you do that for me?”

“Then I’ll teach her in between.”

“Please do so.”

◆◇◆◇◆

In the meantime, Charles gave us a troubling report.

He said that they’ve recently started to see cat people on their rounds.

The wedding ceremony may be postponed …… and I felt disappointed when I thought about it.

I guess I was looking forward to it a lot too.

Mil is looking very happy now.

No …… it was nice to see my fiancée looking forward to the wedding.

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