Chapter 160.5: Interlude: My Son’s Engagement

(Perspective: Margrave Fairchild)

“Mary, I’m sorry I couldn’t consult you beforehand.”

“No, dear. I understand perfectly that there was no time for a slow consultation, given the tense diplomatic negotiations with the Imperial Prince in the capital.”

“Hearing you say that puts my mind at ease.”

“Besides, the fact that Will-chan got engaged to Flora-chan didn’t really come as a surprise to me.”

“Eh? Really?”

“Yes. Remember when she came to our Midsummer Festival as His Majesty’s representative? Back then, Flora-chan looked so happy whenever she was with Will-chan.”

“Is that so? I didn’t notice at all.”

“It seems Sophie-chan noticed too.”

“Umu… I suppose I am a bit dense.”

“Ufufu, even if you are dense regarding matters of romance, you are earnest and sincere, so you are fine just the way you are.”

“I hope so.”

“Indeed. It’s just that I’ve been wondering if we could do something about Will-chan’s extreme denseness.”

“Well, even to my eyes, Will is certainly dense.”

“Come to think of it, when the talk turned to the engagement with Letty-chan, apparently Will-chan actually questioned whether Letty-chan would even consent.”

“Yes. It was obvious even to me that she held deep affection for him. Her Highness Flora even scolded Will for being far too dense.”

“My, did that really happen?”

“Haha, on that point, I had to apologize to His Majesty for failing in my son’s upbringing.”

“Will-chan is a good boy, but I wonder how he grew up to be so oblivious. He certainly put Letty-chan through a lot of trouble. Well, in any case, I’m glad he was able to successfully get engaged to Letty-chan as well.”

“I was surprised when Her Highness Flora proposed that Will also get engaged to Lady Scarlett.”

“I agree. Flora-chan didn’t just want to be happy herself; she thought of Letty-chan as well. Even though she is royalty, she is kind, wise, and a truly wonderful girl.”

“Indeed. Her Highness Flora has a fine character. Lady Scarlett is a good girl too; I’m sure the two of them will support Will emotionally as well.”

“I truly hope so. Will-chan bears the heavy role of the Savior, so I’m relieved that such good girls have become his fiancées.”

“Yes. Ever since Will began to succeed, the number of noble daughters suddenly flocking to him has increased, but I’m glad he didn’t get caught by some strange girl.”

“True. Letty-chan has been close to Will-chan since back when he was stout. She is completely different from the other girls who only came running after Will-chan made a name for himself with his Production Skill and became slim and handsome.”

“Truly. For me, having my best friend’s daughter marry my son is a double joy. Oh, of course, the feelings of the children themselves are more important than what Tommy and I think.”

“I know. I’ve known for a long time that you and Thomas-san value the children’s feelings deeply.”

“By the way, Will ended up with a fiancée before Eddy—and two of them at that.”

“Given the circumstances, it can’t be helped. Eddy-chan won’t mind just because his younger brother got engaged first.”

“Yes, Eddy is broad-minded. I’m sure he’ll congratulate Will from the bottom of his heart.”

“That’s right. Come to think of it, it’s quite something to be unbothered even if your younger brother marries a Princess.”

“Indeed. An ordinary noble’s son might be jealous or worry about no longer being the head of the house.”

“Exactly. I’m so happy Eddy-chan has grown into such a fine person.”

“I wonder if there’s a girl Eddy is interested in?”

“Who knows? He often praises the daughter of the Southern Duke house, whom he met on the Student Council.”

“Now that you mention it, he did say she was wonderful, gifted with both beauty and intelligence.”

“However, she is the eldest daughter of a Ducal house and the Queen’s niece, so it might be a bit difficult.”

“That may be true. Politics always follows the marriages of Royal and Ducal houses, after all.”

“I hope Eddy-chan can marry the person he desires, just like Will-chan.”

“Yes, I truly hope it turns out that way.”