Chapter 2, Episode 13: Distance (Different POV)

"Recently, Riese has been keeping her distance."

　That was what Farne told Kyle after coming straight from the annex where Riese was staying, into Kyle's office.
　He thought it was unusual that he had come outside of the regular reporting hours, but it was this.

"……Is something wrong?”

　Kyle raised a questioning voice as he stopped working.
　Recently, Kyle had also become one of Lars's close aides, causing his workload to increase considerably.
　Because I am unfamiliar with it, I am constantly being overwhelmed with work, which I would normally prefer to focus on……
　Stopping his hand, Kyle turned his attention to Farne.
　Riese was the girl who received Kardiana's undivided attention.
　To offend her would directly affect the existence of human beings.
　They had been told by Lars to report even the slightest change.
　Farne and Riese, who loved each other so much and flirted every day, had distanced themselves from each other, which was a big deal.
　Kyle asked while leaning forward.

"Lately she has stopped telling me how much she loves me."

　Farne answered with a very serious face.

　A moment of silence.

"……What's wrong with you? You're kidding? Are you trying to pick a fight?”

　When Kyle responded to Farne's unabashed comment, Farne seemed to finally understand what he had said.

"I-I'm asking for serious advice, alright!???”

　He waved his hand and hastily denied it.

"Ahh, shut up!! You two get all lovey-dovey every day and you get like this because she hasn't tell you she loves you today? You're just bragging!
　Seriously, are you trying to pick a fight with me? !!”

"T-t-t-t-that’s not true!! She doesn't even tell me she loves me anymore, alright!?

"Then, if that's not bragging, then what is it!?”

"I-I'm not bragging!! It is a big deal that Riese, who used to say it every day, doesn't say it!!!”

　Then, the two men started arguing.

"……Hmm. That would certainly be concerning."

"Lars-sama."

　With Kyle grabbing Farne by the collar, they both stiffened and looked toward the door.

"You could hear your voice all the way outside. Keep it down a little more."

　Then Lars, the High Priest, smiled bitterly as he leaned against the door.

　■□■

"How's it going? I wonder if it's going to work out."

　In a room in the royal castle, Loteccia, a woman with fluffy blond hair and the lovely appearance of a doll, spoke to Claire's sister Viola, who entered the private room.
　Alberto, who was her guardian, was not present at the moment.

"Yeah. Everything is ready to go."

　Viola bowed her head ostentatiously.

"－－I see.”

　Loteccia sighed.
　For a long time, Loteccia had a fondness for Alberto.
　From that moment when he became Loteccia's guard.

　But he already had someone in his heart.

　How much despair must she have felt when she found out that it was the daughter of a low-ranked aristocrat named Claire?
　Alberto was a Count.
　It would be a blemish on his reputation to engage with such a low-class noblewoman's daughter.

　Alberto was a beautiful and kind young man with blonde hair.
　If I can get him…… I will do anything in my power.

　Loteccia stared out the window and smiled.
　With an ugly smile that didn't match her lovely appearance.

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