Magic Gems Gourmet

Chapter 235

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Chapter 235 – Cherry-Blossom-Colored Gemstones

And then, a few days later, the day of the festival finally arrived.

The name of the festival was ‘The End of War Festival’. It was a very simple name, but the content of the festival was the end of a fate that had lasted for hundreds of years, so it was a very emotional event for those involved.

This festival, which was held simultaneously in all the cities of the Ishtar Continent, ended up being a huge festival that lasted for ten days.

“Your Majesty, this kind of excitement may be a first in the history of Ishtalika.”

“As Warren-dono says, I think the excitement is even felt in the castle.”

“…That means this festival is very important.”

The three of them looked down on the castle town from the castle balcony and enjoyed the hustle and bustle.

Of course, they planned to go out into the city later, but for now, they were enjoying the view from here.

“Dear. Did you enjoy yourself here?”

“Oh, Laralua! Come here, too.”

Then Laralua, who had suddenly arrived, called out to them, and Sylvird called her over.

“I would love to, but have you seen Ain-kun?”

“…Ain? He was walking around the corridor in the morning, looking restless.”

“Actually, I can’t find him.”

“Hmm… Did you ask Krone or Olivia?”

“I asked Olivia, but she says she doesn’t know… and just laughed happily.”

She obviously knew, but she definitely wouldn’t tell.

Even though it was the first day of the festival, Sylvird scratched his head, wondering what on earth they were doing.

“If that’s the case, what happened to Krone-dono?”

“That’s right, Lloyd. I was going to ask Krone-dono about it, but…”

“If you wanted to ask, what happened?”

“…I couldn’t find Krone-dono either. I asked the civil officials, and they said that she had disappeared without a trace…”

The three of them open their mouths in surprise and understanding.

“Your Majesty, maybe Krone-dono and Ain-sama…”

“…Yes, I agree with Warren. Besides, when I think of Olivia’s face, which seems to know the situation, it can only be so.”

“I agree too… So, Laralua-sama, how is Chris?”

“She was in the wheelchair with Olivia. She said she’d make it through today… but.”

This was for sure. Ain and Krone were both trying to go somewhere.

They were sure of it. Then, Warren noticed what had happened in the harbor.

“Your Majesty, we found Ain-sama and Krone-dono.”

“W-where are they…! We have to hurry and ask them what’s going on…”

“It looks like that’s going to be a bit difficult. After all, both Ain-sama and Krone-dono are…”

Warren pointed in the direction of the port.

It’s too far away to see the details… Sylvird was about to complain, but even from here, he could see that they were there.

“…Those are El and Al, Your Majesty.”

There’s nothing to be done now. Lloyd mumbled in a dazed voice.

“You’re right, Lloyd-dono. And I think the twins are pulling the ship of the August Trading Company. By the way, I think they’re borrowing it without permission.”

He was so stunned that he couldn’t even speak.

Where were the twins taking the ship? It was hard to say, but they were definitely trying to leave the royal capital.

Then Sylvird stood up and approached the balcony fence and…

“That… reckless Crown Princeeeeee!”

He shouted to the sea. Everyone, including Laralua, smiled at Sylvird’s unusual behavior.

“Hah… hah… Really, that Crown Prince! I keep seeing his mother’s face… my goodness!”

“Ara? Sorry, looks like someone’s coming.”

Martha arrived on the scene, perhaps taking advantage of the fact that the ship Ain was on had just set sail.

“Excuse me. I have a letter from Ain-sama.”

Laralua showed her inside, and she hurried to Sylvird’s side.

Then she handed him the letter. Sylvird tore the envelope open loudly and looked at the letter inside.

“…’I will use the reward for defeating the Red Fox and take a day off today’…?”

“Hmm. It seems that Ain-sama had already made his move. Martha, why didn’t you bring this letter here until now?”

“I was ordered to keep quiet by royal decree. He asked me to deliver the letter after they set sail.”

It seemed that Ain had been incredibly thorough in his preparations today, and Sylvird couldn’t even reprimand Martha for it.

Compared to the reward for defeating the Red Fox, asking for a day’s leave would require a lot of change.

Besides, if he tried to reprimand Martha, he wouldn’t have been able to say anything if the royal decree had been used.

Sylvird looked at the ship Ain was on with a relaxed expression.

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Some time passed, and the scene changed to the capital city of Heim.

“A-Ain-sama!”

“Thank you for your hard work. I’ll go a little further inside.”

“Y-yes!”

Ain arrived in the capital city of Heim, where he was watched over by the Ishtalika Knights.

After greeting the knights, he entered the city.

He borrowed the horse from the port city of Roundheart. Ain and Krone rode the horse together to get to this place.

“Hey, Ain? Why did you bring me here all of a sudden? What’s going on?”

“I have my reasons.”

“…I know, but you’re going to get in trouble for not being here on the first day of the festival, you know?”

“Don’t worry. I used the reward for killing the red fox to get Krone and me a day off.”

“Y-You used it so wastefully…”

If it’s such a large reward, Sylvird should be able to grant him almost any wish.

It seemed incomprehensible to Krone that he would use it for a single day’s reward.

“It’s okay. In fact, that’s exactly what I want to do with it.”

“…I-I see.”

It was an unconvincing answer, but today’s Ain somehow pulled Krone along with a strong attitude.

His embrace was also strong, and Krone was unable to say any more objections.

“I wanted to take a walk with Ain along this main street. After the unveiling party, I wanted to go to the harbor city and play with you and sometimes go shopping together in the royal capital.”

“…Me too.”

“But I realized that I wouldn’t be able to do that… that night. When I heard that Olivia-sama had asked for a divorce and had called a ship to take her back to Ishtalika, I knew that I wouldn’t be able to see you again in Heim.”

“I was disappointed at the time too, but…”

“Yes, but a short time later, we met again in Ishtalika, and Ain had become an even more wonderful person.”

Ain was embarrassed by these words and was relieved that Krone could not see her face.

“We are here, Krone.”

“This… was my home, right?”

Looking up, the World Tree still showed a lush green.

It would wither eventually, but for now, it still showed the vast nature of this land.

“Yes. I wanted to come here.”

“What’s gotten into you? We were just here together the other day. Why the sudden change of mind?”

“Haha… well, it’s a lot of things.”

Ain dismounted first, then put his arm around Krone’s waist to help her down.

“You used to be smaller than me, but now you treat me like this.”

“What?”

“No, I’m just so happy I want to jump into your arms.”

“In that case, I’ll escort you first.”

Ain’s arm was extended. Krone snuggled up to him, and they moved closer together without it becoming difficult to walk.

“Fufu. I feel like a princess in a story being escorted by a prince like this.”

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“By the way, you’re dressed very enthusiastically today.”

Krone walked briskly in front of him.

A few stepped in front of him, she opened her mouth in a good mood.

“…Ah. Is it too flashy?”

“No. I like that kind of Ain, too.”

“Haha… I’m glad to hear that.”

Dressed in the formal attire of the Crown Prince of Ishtalika, Ain wore a sword made of Marco’s material at his waist and a belt made of the sea dragon’s material.

He had also put more effort into his hair than usual and had brought Krone here.

“Krone, do you remember our date at the harbor a few years ago?”

“Yes, I remember everything about you, Ain. Um, what’s wrong?”

“…I’m glad to hear that.”

The sound of his heartbeat almost reaches his ears. He was overcome by nervousness, and a thin layer of sweat appeared on his forehead.

He wiped it away with a handkerchief from his pocket and opened his mouth to hide his nervousness.

“At the time, I didn’t understand the significance of giving it to you.”

Krone walked daintily and lightly in front of him like a fairy.

He walked slowly behind Krone.

“Even the day I confided my troubles at the harbor, I think I had only a vague idea of the significance of giving it to you.”

But now it was different. It was to convey the feelings he had in his heart.

“Ain…?”

Krone stopped suddenly when she heard the change in his voice.

“Listen…”

…She turned around gently at his call.

The scent of her, carried on the wind, made him even more nervous.

But even this nervousness… for some reason, it felt pleasant right now.

“What is it, Ain?”

Krone turned and looked at him, tilting her head.

Then he took a box from his pocket.

It was a special order jewelry box from Mouton.

“Krone.”

At that moment.

The birds on the ground all took flight at once.

It was as if they were celebrating the two of them, soaring high into the sky.

The light from the sky shone through the branches, shining down on them like a beam of light on a stage, illuminating them both.

He had already made up his mind. There was no need to be more prepared. And there was no need to be confused.

So… so, Krone.

“With me…”

He knelt before her and offered her his hand to convey his feelings.

…And she accepted it with the biggest smile she ever had.

…She was as beautiful as a jewel.

…The only one in the world, a cherry blossom star crystal, kept in a jewel box.

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