“Have you been enjoying your stay?”

“Of course! Thanks to Your Highness, we are having an absolutely delightful time.”

“I’m glad to hear that. The reason I came today is to ask whether anyone would like to accompany me on a short trip tomorrow.”

“A trip?”

“There’s a scenic ruin nestled in the low mountains nearby. The plan is to take a walk through the mountain trails, visit the ruins, have tea at a nearby convent, spend a peaceful night there, and return the next day.”

“Oh, how intriguing!”

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Honestly, the only person in the Redfield family who might find this temple-stay-style trip remotely interesting was me.

But of course, Percival wasn’t just looking for a travel companion.

And Father knew that perfectly well.

“Natalie, what do you think?”

“……”

“My legs are a bit too worn out for hiking these days. It would be wonderful if you could accompany His Highness.”

“You rolled down a hill multiple times during the hunting tournament and still managed to get back up. What are you talking about?”

“Ahem! That’s… not the point!”

Mother cleared her throat lightly. The unspoken pressure was clear.

Natalie nodded.

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