Chapter 52

To be serious, I hesitated a bit after hearing this. It’s different from animals that have been bred and artificially created.

While there might be some individual differences in the temperaments of animals kept indoors, I don’t think they have the power to seriously harm humans.

However, this one has lived in nature.

I don’t know how it ended up in this country, but its wild instincts are stronger than any other.

It’s still small now, but as my husband said, if it gets serious, it could be a real threat.

“Let me say this first, I’m against it. Keeping an animal that has the potential to become a dangerous beast capable of killing humans is risky. Its body length exceeds two meters, and its weight is considerable. If such an animal attacks, there’s no telling what could happen.”

“But... it’s so gentle.”

“Reisha, it’s gentle now, but no one can predict what will happen in the future. I haven’t heard of any cases where it has harmed humans, but just because I haven’t heard of them doesn’t mean they don’t exist.”

This species is full of unknowns.

If you think it’s cute and decide to keep it easily, you might end up regretting it.

I look at the creature on my lap.

Its blue eyes, which seem to sense something, shine with a very mysterious color.

And, actually...

“I wish I could return it to its mother.”

If it was smuggled, its mother might still be looking for it.

It’s too small to have left its mother. This child probably still wants to be with its mother.

“But even if it was forcibly separated from its mother, it’s uncertain whether it will be accepted again.”

“Living in nature, it’s impossible to keep waiting for a lost child indefinitely.”

“Still, if there’s a chance...”

I lost my mother when I was a child.

I wanted to be more dependent and protected.

Thinking about how difficult it must have been for this small creature to make its way here after being separated from its mother, my heart aches.

My husband pats my head like he’s comforting a child.

“Going to the neighboring country and entering their habitat is difficult, but not impossible. If we make a formal request, we should be allowed to visit. It’s the year of the fur harvest, and the timing is right. You might have forgotten, but the Lindvold family is a powerful ducal house. A mere king of a small country can’t refuse us.”

Yeah, you’re amazing, husband.

I was actually starting to forget...

Even though I don’t feel it, I realize how much influence you have in situations like this.

Hearing my husband’s confident answer, I feel that the Lindvold family indeed has the power of a small country.

Moreover, with the backing of our large country, it’s indeed scary to refuse.

While wars and military conflicts aren’t popular these days, the military power difference is significant enough to eliminate a small country or two if we wanted to.

So, about the head of the Lindvold family, I have a question to confirm?

“Um, you’re not going to threaten them with military force, are you?”

Of course not? You wouldn’t do that, right?

Everyone is looking at you.

“Of course not. If I do, I’ll do it thoroughly. This time, we have a plan.”

“A plan...?”

The atmosphere suddenly became suspicious, but maybe it’s just me?

“You look suspicious. What do you think of me? I’m basically a pacifist. However, I won’t show mercy to those who oppose me.”

“Are you really a pacifist...?”

Michel’s comment is echoed by everyone except Ragnar, who looks very reluctant.

Don’t you think the word ‘pacifist’ doesn’t suit you at all?

Moreover, your face doesn’t look like a pacifist’s.

“By the way, is Reisha okay with this?”

“What do you mean?”

“Surely, you can’t take a nap when we go to the neighboring country.”

“I know that.”

That said, a nap after lunch is the best.

Actually, I’ve been feeling sleepy lately. I think my body has gotten used to it.

My husband gently touches my cheek.

“Well, you look much better than when we first met.”

“...My life has improved.”

It took a lot of effort to improve my life.

Thinking back, I feel a bit angry at my husband...

“Anyway, if Reisha is okay with it, let’s take on this official duty.”

“Huh?”

“Since we’re going to the neighboring country anyway, we might as well do it. You said you’d work hard for this creature, so let’s make the most of it.”

What do you mean?

Michel and Diego shake their heads at my confused look, and Ragnar hands me a letter.

The seal has already been broken, but I slowly look up at my husband after seeing the seal.

I hope his mouth isn’t twitching.

“Um... what is this?”

“It’s a gift from the Emperor.”

“Of course, you were planning to decline, right?”

I suppress the trembling in my hands and look at the seal again.

It’s definitely from the neighboring country’s royal family.

“I was planning to decline because it wasn’t particularly important. But since Reisha is motivated, let’s take it. Did you really think we could go to the neighboring country just for a trip?”

I did, but so what?

Probably, it was clearly written on my face.

I’ve never been abroad, so I was imagining a small trip.

“Reisha, do you think that members of the Lindvold family can just go abroad whenever they want? We are treated as state guests. Don’t forget, the Lindvold family is the closest to the royal family. If the royal family is short-handed, they might ask us.”

Husband, did you just emphasize the shortage of personnel?

“Do you know that one of the royals is missing because someone acted on their own?”

Ah, that...

Yes, I know.

Hey, Michel! Why are you making a face like it’s not your fault?

“Actually, the royal family has been asking us to have a grand debut. Going abroad is a good opportunity. They’ll invite a lot of people from other countries, so we don’t have to prepare much. It’s good for you, Reisha. You can relax without having to host anything.”

Is it really going to be easier?

A debut event is usually hosted by men, right?

I’ll be involved to some extent, but the main decisions will be your job, right?

You just want to reduce your workload!

I glare at my husband, who is trying to reduce his workload by taking away my nap time. I’m sure you were planning to take away my nap time even if this matter didn’t exist.

Since I said I’d give up my nap, there’s nothing I can do, but I bet you’re thinking this is a two-for-one deal.

Building trust with you will take a long time, husband!

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