Exactly one month has passed since Saint Christia and Holy Knight Carla’s Delegation left the Kingdom and returned to the Barthian Holy Kingdom.
Today, I’m also devoting myself to Special Training with Sandra… or so I should be.
“Hiiiiiiii!? S-Sandra, please go a little easier on me!?”
“No, I cannot. Lord Hal must become much, much stronger.”
The content is extremely brutal, and relentless attacks assault me one after another. Ever since defeating the Gigantospriggan during that ‘Title’ event, I’ve been repeating a hellish Special Training menu.
I know that Sandra is training me for my own good, okay? But, even so, isn’t this going a bit too far?
And so, forgetting to even defend with my Shield, I spend only a few minutes running away.
“Uuuuuu… just kill me already…”
Sprawled on the ground, I spew curses while my soul seems to leak from my mouth. I never imagined I’d be reincarnated only to experience living hell…
But, Sandra, who seemed like a demon god, transforms into a goddess as soon as the Special Training ends.
“Fufu… good work today as well. As expected, Lord Hal is more of a hard worker than anyone else, and has a stronger heart than anyone else.”
See? Like this, she doesn’t mind getting her own hands dirty, and she gently smiles and comforts me while I rest my head on her lap. Because of that, I end up accepting this hellish Special Training after all… sigh.
“By the way, Lord Hal. Do you have any plans for ten days from now?”
“Ten days from now, you say…?”
“Yes.”
Hmm… basically, my only business is meeting with Sandra and doing Special Training. She should know that, but the fact that she’s asking means there must be something important…
“So… what do you think…?”
Ah, yeah, it seems pretty important. Because, unusually for Sandra, she’s wearing a very anxious expression.
“Of course, I’m free. In the first place, if Sandra tells me to clear my schedule, I’ll secure it with the highest priority in everything.”
“Oh! Thank you very much!”
The moment I said that, Sandra’s face blossomed into a smile. Seriously, my fiancée, who’s so happy with just that much, is super cute.
“So, what’s happening in ten days?”
“Yes! Actually, my father and mother would like to invite Lord Hal to their mansion!”
“Heh…?”
I never imagined such a punishment game was waiting for me.
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“Ugh… I-I wonder if this is really okay…”
I look in the mirror repeatedly, meticulously checking my outfit. Today, I’m finally meeting Sandra’s parents… Duke Chevalier and his wife. I absolutely can’t fail.
“Hey, hey! I’m super cute, right!”
Caz, dressed in Monica’s handmade clothes just for today, is happily spinning around in front of the mirror as well. Come to think of it, in my previous world, there were owners who dressed up their pets, too.
Of course, Caz is an important partner, not a pet.
“Prince Harold and Caz-san both look very good. I’m sure the Young Lady and Madam will be pleased as well.”
“Really? Yay!”
Well, Caz is getting even more excited after being praised by Monica. Conversely, as for me, Sandra aside, being compared to her mother is making me even more anxious. What if they hate me?
So.
“Hey, hey, is Sandra’s brother from the other day going to be there too?”
“Yes, of course. Cedric-sama put a lot of effort into the preparations for today, including the arrangements, as did the Young Lady.”
Caz, who’s looking at the Royal Capital scenery from the car window, asks, and Monica nods. I thought that Siscon would try to prevent me from coming, but the fact that he went out of his way to help is unexpected. I’m scared of what’s coming next.
“More importantly, Lord Hal, do you have that thing…?”
“Of course, it’s right here.”
The present for Sandra that I prepared in a hurry for today. Last time, at the Marshall family’s Party, it was a hair ornament, but this time, I chose a Sapphire Ring that’s the same color as her eyes.
Well… she and I are engaged, and in my previous life, it would be natural to give an engagement ring, so I put that kind of meaning into it, you know.
But.
“Um… I also prepared these for Monica and Caz…”
Apart from the present for Sandra, I took out two things that I had hidden in my pocket.
“This is…”
“Ah, haha…”
For Monica, I prepared a brooch adorned with a brown diamond, the same color as her eyes. For Caz, I prepared a golden topaz choker. I always rely on them, and I wanted to give them a present with my gratitude because they’re as important as Sandra.
“…Um, I am merely a Maid. To receive such an excessive gift…”
“That’s not true. You’re not ‘merely a Maid.’ You’re an irreplaceable woman to me.”
Disliking Monica’s words, I tell her that in a slightly angry tone. I want her to understand her own worth a little more.
“Really… you are…”
Although she showed a little hesitation, Monica certainly accepted my present.
“Hey, hey, Hal! Put it on my neck!”
“Haha, leave it to me.”
Being begged by Caz, I put on the choker for her. Yeah, yeah, it suits her well.
“Hehe… thanks, Hal.”
“You’re welcome.”
Seeing Caz happily nuzzling me and Monica slightly looking down while loosening her mouth into a smile, I also became very happy and loosened my cheeks as much as possible.
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